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Actor says weight, age and motherhood can change women’s bodies and are not invitations for public commentary Actor and visual artist Naimal Khawar has spoken out against the relentless online scrutiny of women’s bodies, urging social media users to stop treating natural physical changes as subjects for public discussion. Known for her role in Anaa … Read more
. The threat of a ‘Million March’ on the federal capital by farmers demands immediate, sympathetic attention. The farmers are demanding fairer prices for their produce as well as a review of policies which, they claim, are causing them losses worth trillions of rupees. Also, their concerns regarding skyrocketing energy prices, rising fertiliser costs and … Read more
[The state seeks to block plans for significant water use restrictions over the next decade.
[Regulators sent subpoenas to major Wall Street banks seeking information about the trading of Situational Awareness, three people briefed on the outreach said.
Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries.
[The Treasury Department said it could begin to buy back more of its debt, and bond market investors are assessing the potential effects on borrowing costs.
From AUR’s lo-fi sound to Yashal Shahid’s haunting vocals, new generation gives drama soundtracks a different identity For more than a decade, the same handful of names dominated Pakistani drama original soundtracks (OSTs). But somewhere between 2019 and now, a quieter shift has been taking place. Every few years, Pakistani television hands the aux cord … Read more
Coco Gauff celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Jessica Pegula during the Women’s Final on day twelve of the Cincinnati Open. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. World … Read more
Security official has been taken into custody and facing disciplinary action under military law, says a source A student protest turned tense on Monday after a clash between protesters and a uniformed official at Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology (SUSIT) in Islamabad. The incident took place at the university’s Chattha Bakhtawar campus, where … Read more
[ Petrol price rises to Rs341.98 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs370.69 A petrol pump in the federal capital seen in this undated image. —FILEPHOTO The federal government on Monday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 39 paisas and Rs2.40 per litre, respectively, for August 25. According to a … Read more