Five Free Movies to Stream Now
Some counterprogramming to the summer’s blockbusters: “Titane,” “Coherence” and “Attack the Block.”
Capital schools to get high-speed internet
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication will provide high-speed internet and fibre-optic connectivity to 532 schools in Islamabad. According to an official from the Ministry, the government has declared early education in artificial intelligence (AI), computer science, and emerging technologies a national priority. This move is part of the Prime Minister’s vision for … Read more
Monday Briefing: Dozens Killed in Gaza
Plus, a film takes us back to the pandemic.
Thinking how (not) to think
PUBLISHED August 11, 2024 KARACHI: In the dynamic environments of the emergency department (ED) and personal decision-making, the pursuit of clarity and rationality is often hindered by our own cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and irrational thinking patterns. As I embark on an exploration of ‘thinking how (not) to think’ I am reminded of the deeply … Read more
Tim Blum, Leading L.A. Art Dealer, Closes His Gallery
Over 30 years, Blum Gallery was a powerhouse for Los Angeles and Japanese artists. But rising costs and lower sales in the art market forced a reckoning.
Man killed in tube well explosion
SIALKOT: A room collapsed due to an explosion inside a tube well bore near Sanewali village in Motra-Badiana Road. According to a rescue service spokesperson, the bore of a tube well had become clogged. In an attempt to clear it, a man poured acid into it. The chemical reaction caused a gas buildup, resulting in … Read more
What is Legionnaires’ disease? causes and symptoms explained
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It was first identified following a significant outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976, and since then, it has become a recognized public health concern, particularly in environments where water systems are not properly maintained. Causes of Legionnaires’ … Read more
Khushi, Ibrahim prove name trumps skill
KARACHI: There is something indescribably fun about hating nepo babies. And not just any nepo babies. An unusually potent vitriol greets them when they appear on our screens. Unlike industrial and political dynasties, a star-studded lineage in showbiz is a perennial, very visual reminder of the potholed road to success. An ambitious employee might find … Read more
‘Japanese First’ party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan’s upper house election on Sunday, gaining support with warnings of a “silent invasion” of immigrants, and pledges for tax cuts and welfare spending. Birthed on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic spreading conspiracy theories about vaccinations and a cabal of global elites, the party … Read more
Jean-Pierre Azéma, 87, Dies; Chronicled French Collaboration With Nazis
He was among the historians who challenged national myths about the compromises his country made after being occupied by Germany in World War II.
