In a Faltering Chinese Economy, Working-Class Stories Strike a Chord
Poems, essays and books written by working-class writers have garnered recognition in recent years — as well as increasing government attention.
Two security personnel injured as suicide attack foiled in Bannu
. MIRANSHAH: Two security personnel were injured on Tuesday when a suicide bomber attempted to target a security forces’ vehicle in Bannu’s Jani Khel Mali Khel area. According to police sources, the bomber was riding in a rickshaw and attempted to strike a security forces’ MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle near Al-Momin School. However, security … Read more
K-P to criminalise child marriage
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to enact a law restraining child marriages in the province as the draft bill “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2019” is long pending and needs cabinet approval and subsequent tabling in the provincial assembly. This was disclosed by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for Population … Read more
Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner
[Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
President Trump announced a three-day delay on imposing 50 percent tariffs in a social media post on Tuesday night, roughly 90 minutes before the 12:01 a.m. deadline.
Chinese Robot Maker Unitree Soars 500 Percent in Trading Debut
[Unitree is the second major Chinese technology company linked to the country’s artificial intelligence boom to surge following its initial public offering in the past month.
US sanctions ICC president, senior lawyer
Move extends Trump’s broader campaign against The Hague-based war crimes tribunal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama, Bahrain, June 25, … Read more
Oil inches up as Trump threatens to bomb Oman
Brent, US WTI crude futures hit highest since end July as US-Iran peace deal fades NEW YORK: Oil prices inched up on Tuesday, marking a third day of gains, as Iran said it would adopt a more offensive stance and the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed, and Washington ruled out extending a ceasefire. Brent … Read more
2,778 new water filtration plants planned
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chairs video link meeting to finalise cleanliness arrangements across province for Eidul Azha, May 23, 2026. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: The Punjab government is installing 2,778 new water filtration plants in nine districts, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was informed on Tuesday. The CM reviewed progress on the projects and directed … Read more
Rawalpindi delimitation finalised
Garrison city divided into two municipal towns, with two mayors, four deputy mayors RAWALPINDI: The final notification for the new local government delimitation in Rawalpindi district has been issued after all objections were rejected. The three-member Delimitation Authority, comprising District Election Commissioner-I Sajid Rathore, District Election Commissioner-II Safia Akbar and Local Government Director Shazia Mumtaz, … Read more