Female Afghans Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule
Decrees restricting women’s rights to study, work, travel and act independently now threaten to damage Afghanistan permanently, experts say.
‘American Doctor’ Review: Going to Gaza to Help, in Any Way They Can
This documentary by Poh Si Teng focuses on a planned medical trip to Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, by physicians from the United States.
Whites edge Blues in Champions Cup thriller
Wasim Junior’s five-for and Dahani’s death bowling heroics seal narrow six-run win KARACHI: Pakistan Whites secured a nerve-wracking six-run victory against Pakistan Blues in a nail-biting encounter of the Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup 2026-2027 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday night. Spearheaded by a lethal pace unit, Whites staged … Read more
Govt exceeds IMF surplus target
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fiscal situation improved markedly in the last financial year, recording a third consecutive primary budget surplus of Rs3.6 trillion on the back of higher petroleum levy collection and expenditure rationalisation after revenues fell short of the goals. As a result, the country met the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) non-negotiable primary surplus condition despite … Read more
CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Türkiye: Report
Spy agency doubted threat to US president in Turkiye that prompted extraordinary secret flight US President Donald Trump looks on as he boards Air Force One en route to Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of … Read more
Electric Thrills
Electric motorcycle sales are surging in Pakistan, as wartime prices accelerate the pivot away from fossil fuels in the developing world.
Bilal Maqsood says ‘Pakkay Dost’ season 4 aims to foster children’s love for Urdu
Show returns on August 22 with educational songs covering Urdu, fitness, animals, vegetables and the human body Singer Bilal Maqsood has announced the fourth season of his popular children’s programme Pakkay Dost, promising more educational content, engaging songs and a renewed focus on fostering children’s love for the Urdu language. He shared the news in … Read more
Complexity of terrorism
. The complexity of terrorism primarily pivots around four important elements. First, the domestic conditions produce and nurture extremist ideas which keep on attracting the young minds for recruitment at tactical level. Second, regional dynamics provide a conducive ground for intervention by the neighbouring states to extend their financial tentacles way beyond the hinterlands through … Read more
Problem Drinking in the U.S. Is on the Decline
The number of Americans who met criteria for alcohol use disorder decreased by several million over five years, a survey found.
Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact aims to boost joint military capabilities: Turkish Defence Ministry
Spokesperson says joint agreement is defensive in nature, does not identify any country as common enemy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X ANKARA: The Turkish Defence Ministry on Thursday said that the Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence … Read more