Trump Promises to Lift Tariffs on Irish Whiskey After Appeals
[President Trump’s decision, announced while visiting his golf course in Ireland, was the latest shift in his trade policies.
Japanese women use fashion to fight male-dominated society
Wearing doll-like dresses, they take to the stage to vent their anger at country’s sexist attitudes Wearing doll-like dresses, they take to the stage to vent their anger at country’s sexist attitudes TOKYO: Donning doll-like dresses with voluminous skirts, young women on stage roar in rage about rape and sexism they experienced in Japan, using … Read more
Oil Prices Jump on Energy Supply Worries
[Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell slightly on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief
David Petraeus was at a rail station when a drone hit. Another train, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain and other dignitaries, had just left, Ukrainian officials said.
India’s women team refuses to accept Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi
Indian women’s team stay in dressing room after title win; ACC says trophy presentation protocol had been agreed India’s women cricket team wins the eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka on Sunday. PHOTO VIA ICC India’s women declined to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi after … Read more
Banarasi Thugs 2.0
. The writer is an Economist based in Islamabad. For insights and updates, follow on Twitter: @SalmanAneel or reach out via email at aneelsalman@gmail.com Six years ago, I described motivational speakers as the new form of Banarasi Thugs. Looking at the industry in 2026, however, my description now seems rather generous. What was once a … Read more
Dr. Anthony Robbins, Who Expanded Health Care for the Poor, Dies at 85
As Vermont’s health commissioner, he helped create a model for providing food and dental care. Later, he directed the first national vaccine program.
Malaysian PM rebuffs Indian media attempt to tie Pakistan to terrorism
Anwar Ibrahim says no evidence links Pakistan to Pahalgam attack in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim said any tie of Pakistan to Pahalgam attack, yet to be established. PHOTO: REUTERS Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected a suggestion that Pakistan was responsible for the Pahalgam attack in Indian … Read more
Trump’s Supercharged Social Media
The president’s A.I. post barrages, far more intense than during his first term, are redefining the presidency and driving a debate over his state of mind.
Governance in Pakistan – let’s light our own candle
. The writer is a former Secretary to Government, Home & Tribal Affairs Department and a retired IG. He can be reached at syed_shah94@yahoo.com My article on ‘Governance and Bureaucracy’ published recently in these columns received a tremendous response from all shades of opinion – serving and retired civil servants, senior professionals, former superior court … Read more