Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day
[No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.
City braces for humid spell
. KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast partly cloudy and humid conditions in the metropolis over the next two days, with intermittent strong winds and chances of light drizzle at isolated locations. The city remained largely partly cloudy on Sunday, with rising humidity levels making conditions feel hotter during the day. The maximum temperature was … Read more
Tourist rush threatens Margallas
View of Margalla National park, Islamabad. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ISLAMABAD: As the first rays of sunlight illuminate the Margalla Hills, Islamabad’s hiking trails come alive with a growing mix of families, students, office workers, tourists and weekend excursionists. Before 7am on weekends, parking areas opposite Sectors F-6 and F-5 are packed with visitors eager to … Read more
Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.
A South African Identity Crisis
Anti-immigrant activism reveals the contradictions of a country that projects itself as a bastion of human rights.
‘Mango Sago’ fever grips capital
ISLAMABAD: With Pakistan’s mango season in full swing, mango sago has evolved from an online food trend into a popular homemade dessert in the federal capital, highlighting how social media continues to shape culinary habits and inspire families to create café-style treats in their own kitchens. What began as a social media sensation has now … Read more
Why Paramount Paused Its Blockbuster $111 Billion Deal for Warner Bros.
[A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that could determine the fate of the two iconic media giants.
Psychology of biased critics
. The writer is an educationist based in Kasur City. He can be reached at m.nadeemnadir777@gmail.com ‘Happy people will always encourage. Successful people will always support. Attractive people will always compliment. Those who have nothing to offer will always bring you down.’ The above social media feed makes it easier to understand the psychology … Read more
India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
Modi breaks silence after education minister quits over protests sparked by May exam paper leak scandal Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses the press upon his arrival to attend the first day of the monsoon session of parliament in New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026. REUTERS Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on … Read more
MQM-P begins street movement for Karachi rights, seeks constitutional reforms
Party demands greater powers for Karachi as Mustafa Kamal criticises Sindh government’s governance The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday launched the first protest demonstration of its announced street movement for Karachi’s rights in Shah Faisal Town, with party leaders criticising the Sindh government over civic issues and demanding greater constitutional powers and administrative authority … Read more