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North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force

North Korea’s FM spokesperson says nukes an ‘absolute guarantee for defending’ country’s sovereignty A satellite image shows a nuclear material production factory, in Yongbyon, North Korea, May 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS North Korea said on Monday the United States’ hostile policy remained unchanged and vowed to continue strengthening its ​nuclear force, rejecting repeated US calls for … Read more

‘Sheroes’ trailer unveils three women, three stories ahead of Sept 18 release

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Kinza Hashmi, Zara Noor Abbas and Ushna Shah headline anthology, taking on a distinct battle in the action-packed film The poster for Sheroes was unveiled on Friday, giving fans their first look at the star-studded anthology film. Two days later, its trailer offered a closer glimpse at Kinza Hashmi, Zara Noor Abbas and Ushna Shah, … Read more

Pakistan make major shake-up in Test squad

Seven players released after Lord’s defeat as Hesson replaces Sarfaraz as head coach Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson speaks to media in Dubai. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan have overhauled their Test squad ahead of the third and final match against England in Birmingham, releasing seven players following the completion of the Lord’s Test and bringing in … Read more

Karachi march rallies against province’s division

Lawyers, activists and civil society reject new provinces, administrative units and alleged resource grab A march for unity of Sindh in Karachi on Sunday. — EXPRESS KARACHI: A large number of lawyers, students, intellectuals, writers, political and social activists and civil society representatives participated in a “Sindh Unity March” in Karachi on Saturday, rejecting calls … Read more

AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says

[ Bailey warned G20 countries lack systems to manage the deployment of advanced AI models A screen reads ‘AI’ in reference to artificial intelligence as attendees gather during Rivian’s first Autonomy and AI Day, showcasing developments in self-driving technology, in Palo Alto, California, US, December 11, 2025. REUTERS Financial Stability Board Chair Andrew Bailey said … Read more

Hamza Ali Abbasi calls out stigma around widowed, divorced women remarrying

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Actor highlights social stigmas faced by divorced women and families challenging traditional marriage proposal norms Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has shared two “big discoveries” from consultations behind his matchmaking platform Marriage4Life, drawing attention to long-standing stigmas around remarriage and women taking the initiative in marriage proposals in Pakistani society. In a video shared on Instagram, … Read more