Group With Al Qaeda Links Claims Responsibility for Attack in Pakistan
The attack on a mosque inside a police compound, killing at least two dozen people, is the latest example of the worsening violence near the Afghan border.
A tense calm
. A tense standstill has gripped Rawalpindi and Islamabad as the twin cities brace themselves for major protest demonstrations. Jamaat-e-Islami, farmers’ groups and PTI plan to demonstrate inside the capital, respectively demanding the removal of the petroleum development levy, agricultural relief, and the release of Imran Khan from jail. Labeling the moves as an attempt … Read more
Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery
[“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.
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[The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge.
Asim Azhar expresses support for Hania Aamir’s ‘Pablo’, calls song ‘banger’
Singer says he relates to Hania’s expressiveness, wants more Pakistani women breaking into pop music Singer Asim Azhar described actor Hania Aamir as “an amazing artist” and termed her new song Pablo a “banger.” Discussing the track in a clip shared by the BBC Asian Network, Azhar noted that he related to Hania “with the expressiveness,” adding that he … Read more
Ten days that changed the course of AI
AI is hailed for transforming industries, but insiders say once-theoretical doomsday risks are now tangible The words “AI Artificial Intelligence,” a keyboard and a robotic hand are shown in this illustration created on June 5, 2026. REUTERS For years, the race to build ever-more powerful artificial intelligence followed a well-worn Silicon Valley principle: move fast … Read more
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil
[India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Abu Aleeha disputes ‘Mango Jutt’ final cut, says he refused to sign off
Filmmaker Abu Aleeha, credited in earlier promotion as the director of Mango Jutt, has said he walked away from the project over disagreements about its final edit, days after the film’s trailer dropped without his name in its visible credits. The trailer, featuring Faysal Quraishi, Hareem Farooq and Shamoon Abbasi, was released on Wednesday. In … Read more
Twin cities admins on toes as four long marches loom
Containers placed in Islamabad to seal the capital’s Red Zone as protesters are expected to head towards the federal capital following announcements by political parties. SCREENGRAB Four separate calls for long marches within seven days, from Sunday, September 20-27, have put the government, administration and police in a difficult situation, with authorities deciding to close … Read more
Elaine Mokhtefi, American Witness to Algeria’s Revolution, Dies at 98
As a fixer for Algeria’s government, she befriended radicals and revolutionaries and helped the Black Panthers establish an international base in Algiers.