A Front Line at the Border: How Russia Uses Migrants as Weapons Against Europe
The scheme is part of Russia’s larger strategy for sowing discord in the West, if more subtle than other recent operations blamed on the Kremlin.
Pakistani content creator Atifa Arshad wears spiderweb sari to ‘Spider-Man’ premiere
Forbes honouree Zainab Jiwa embraces superhero theme with pearl web corset, henna at event UK-based Pakistani creator Atifa Arshad in a custom spider-web sari (left) and Forbes’ 30 Under 30 honouree Zainab Jiwa in a modest Spider-Man-inspired ensemble (right). PHOTOS: atifaarshad, zeewhatidid/Instagram United Kingdom-based Pakistani content creator Atifa Arshad attended the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere … Read more
Mike Hesson labels Mirpur pitch "unacceptable" after Pakistan's defeat
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has criticised the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, calling it "unacceptable" for international cricket after his side was bowled out for just 110 in the first T20I against Bangladesh. While Hesson admitted that Pakistan's batters had misread the conditions, he emphasised that the pitch did not … Read more
Kot Lakhpat Jail inmate dies after clash over food
. LAHORE: A prisoner died and another was critically injured following a clash between two groups of inmates at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail, prompting the Punjab Home Department to order a high-level inquiry into the incident. The clash occurred after lock-up on Wednesday evening and reportedly began over food arrangements and the fixing of a … Read more
The missed diagnosis
In a country where patients often arrive at hospitals only when their condition turns critical, where public health infrastructure remains chronically underfunded, and where even routine illnesses can become life-threatening due to delays, the cracks in Pakistan’s healthcare system are no secret. But while treatment gaps and medicine shortages dominate headlines, a quieter crisis continues … Read more
UN agrees text on lethal autonomous weapons
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said 128 countries agreed to the deal after talks led by the Netherlands Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the agreement, by 128 countries, on Saturday. The Netherlands has been overseeing the talks. PHOTO: Tom Berendsen X Nearly 130 countries on Saturday agreed on a text defining lethal autonomous weapons … Read more
‘Digger’ Review: Even Tom Cruise Can’t Save This Strained Satire
Though mightily he does try. The star brings his usual high energy to the role of a Texas oil tycoon in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ponderous climate comedy.
England confirmed as host for next three ICC WTC finals
England has been granted the hosting rights for the next three ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals, dealing a blow to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who had hoped to host the prestigious event in India starting from 2027. The decision, which was confirmed at the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore, … Read more
Court reserves verdict on PIMS FIR plea
. ISLAMABAD: An Additional District and Sessions Court on Wednesday reserved its decision after hearing arguments on a petition seeking registration of an FIR in connection with the PIMS incident. Additional District and Sessions Judge Raja Asif Mehmood was hearing the petition filed by lawyer Riaz Hanif Rahi. During his arguments, Rahi said the PIMS … Read more
No space to nurse
There was once a time when motherhood was stereotypically associated with a life of stagnation. The new mother’s life would revolve around caring for her child, with no room for personal or professional growth. In these times, breastfeeding, despite its challenges and constraints, came naturally to women since motherhood was the only role they were … Read more