Bangladesh registered a dominant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20 International of the series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, dismissing the visitors for a paltry 110 before chasing down the target with ease. After opting to bowl on a tacky surface, Bangladesh found success early when Saim Ayub flicked one … Read more

Hina*, a 22-year-old mother of two from rural Sindh, tragically lost her third child due to complications during childbirth. Her story is one of the many heart-wrenching reminders of the devastating consequences of inadequate access to reproductive health services and family planning education in Pakistan. Millions of women in the country face risks due to … Read more

KARACHI: An estimated 40 per cent of screens across Pakistani cinemas have shut down since 2018. According to a document provided by exhibitor Nadeem Mandviwalla, 58 screens across 36 cinemas have been closed, with nine more screens temporarily shut down lately. The cinemas that have halted operations include Lahore’s Cinestar – ATC, PAF Cinema, Imperial … Read more

Nabila Feroz Bhatti is a human rights activist and columnist. She is Member Working Group at National Commission on the Rights of Child. She can be connected at nabilaferoz@gmail.com or on X: @NabilaFBhatti All facts and information are the sole responsibility of the author PUBLISHED July 20, 2025 LAHORE: The Punjab Labour Code (PLC) by … Read more

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the suspension of its airspace for Indian aircraft for another month, according to a fresh notification issued by the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Friday. The airspace closure—originally imposed on April 23 amid heightened tensions with India—will now remain in effect until August 23, as per the new Notice to … Read more

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump attempted Friday to control the storm triggered by a bombshell report on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, ordering the Justice Department to seek the release of testimony from the prosecution of the late, alleged sex-trafficker-to-the-famous. Trump also vowed to sue “the ass off” The Wall Street Journal and its owner Rupert … Read more

Individuals who stay up late and are active during the night have a 50% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting. The research, part of the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity study, examined over 5,000 participants categorized into early … Read more

NEW YORK: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a staple of late-night US television, will end in 2026, the CBS network said, days after the comedian blasted parent company Paramount’s USD16 million settlement with President Donald Trump as “a big fat bribe.” CBS said in a statement the cancellation was “purely a financial decision against … Read more