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KARACHI: A record 16 films are being released this Eidul Fitr in Pakistani cinemas. Among them are six Pakistani films, two Hollywood, three Indian Punjabi films and four foreign horror films from several countries. It’s almost as if it’s an attempt to break Kung Fu Panda’s Po’s record of holding as many dumplings in his … Read more

Hazaran Rahim Dad is a feature writer who holds an MA in English Literature from the University of Karachi All facts and information are the sole responsibility of the writer PUBLISHED July 20, 2025 BALOCHISTAN: I find stories in everything and everywhere, because I believe stories are living things. Growing up in Balochistan, I’ve always … Read more

Two people have died and a further two were missing in the South Korean resort town of Gapyeong on Sunday, after a landslide engulfed houses and flooding swept away vehicles during a period of heavy rainfall. This brings the nationwide death toll to 14 with 12 people missing since the rain began on Wednesday. The … Read more

By Yusra Salim/Fouzia Nasir Ahmad | PUBLISHED July 20, 2025 KARACHI: “It was in the early 2000s that my daughter decided to move to the US where her father lived, to finish her high school,” recounts Fareeha Mirza*, a teacher in her 50s, her temples graying, her eyes soft brown. ‘Life in Karachi was getting … Read more

SEOUL: A new K-pop boy band made their global debut on Friday with two members who defected from North Korea and an album that includes a song about the consequences of escaping one of the world’s most repressive states. 1VERSE, pronounced “universe”, is made up of five men in their 20s from North Korea, Japan … Read more

PUBLISHED July 20, 2025 KARACHI: Nordic thrillers are always my cup of tea — a new one on the streamer, and I’m instantly pulled in. This is probably because of the dark-ish stories, intense characters and flawless performances. The Nordic approach is to usually portray characters with depth, allowing older actors to be their age, … Read more