Laura Spector, Who Turned a Loathsome Vine Into Art, Dies at 71
Using Asian bittersweet, the much-hated invasive species, she created whimsical rustic objects and enchanting furniture.
PCB protests Sky interview on Imran Khan
In the interview Suleiman and Kasim Khan express concerns about the health of their father The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reportedly lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports over an interview with the sons of former prime minister Imran Khan during coverage of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord’s. This brought … Read more
Govt decreases petrol price by 50 paisas, high-speed diesel by 19 paisas for August 28
People wait in line at a petrol pump. — FILE PHOTO The federal government on Thursday decreased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 50 paisas and 19 paisas per litre, respectively, for August 28. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs342.60 per … Read more
Celebrities Are Raving About Full-Body Scans. Doctors Urge Caution
The scans are touted as a way to control your health. But researchers say healthy people don’t need them and they can lead to more harm than benefit.
Nepal Flood Maroons Thousands After Roads and Bridges Swept Away
Twenty-five miles of roads were erased, stranding a quarter of a million Nepalis and knocking out phone and power lines.
US federal agency confirms data breach in wake of claims by ransomware group
The breach raises concerns as ATF systems hold sensitive data; a “major incident” triggers Congress reporting The ransomware group breached the data. PHOTO: PEXELS A ransomware group gained access to a computer system containing information about targets of investigations by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a spokesperson for the U.S. agency said … Read more
C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow Visit
C.I.A. analysts have questioned whether President Vladimir V. Putin’s advisers have given him honest assessments of the conflict.
In Nepal, a Catastrophe So Sudden There Was No Time to React
The collapse of part of a mountain created a flash flood of a scale and speed no one had imagined, survivors said. Hundreds died, at least, and many more are missing.
Kubra, Dananeer and Yumna revisit ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’ days in throwback
Actors reshare playful behind-the-scenes clip, bringing back memories of their camaraderie, competitive moments on set An old behind-the-scenes clip from Sinf-e-Aahan has resurfaced online, giving fans a nostalgic glimpse of the cast’s off-screen camaraderie. The throwback began making the rounds after Kubra Khan reposted the clip on her Instagram Stories, captioning it, “WE. Won. Sequence … Read more
Pakistan go down fighting against Iran in world quarters
Green-shirts fall 16-14 in decisive set in the FIVB Under-17 World Championship quarter-finals Pakistan’s teenage volleyball players bowed out of the FIVB Boys’ Under-17 World Championship after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat by Iran on Thursday but their run to the quarter-finals marked a landmark moment for the country’s volleyball programme. Pakistan, ranked 13th entering the … Read more