A South African Identity Crisis
Anti-immigrant activism reveals the contradictions of a country that projects itself as a bastion of human rights.
‘Mango Sago’ fever grips capital
ISLAMABAD: With Pakistan’s mango season in full swing, mango sago has evolved from an online food trend into a popular homemade dessert in the federal capital, highlighting how social media continues to shape culinary habits and inspire families to create café-style treats in their own kitchens. What began as a social media sensation has now … Read more
Why Paramount Paused Its Blockbuster $111 Billion Deal for Warner Bros.
[A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that could determine the fate of the two iconic media giants.
Psychology of biased critics
. The writer is an educationist based in Kasur City. He can be reached at m.nadeemnadir777@gmail.com ‘Happy people will always encourage. Successful people will always support. Attractive people will always compliment. Those who have nothing to offer will always bring you down.’ The above social media feed makes it easier to understand the psychology … Read more
India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
Modi breaks silence after education minister quits over protests sparked by May exam paper leak scandal Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses the press upon his arrival to attend the first day of the monsoon session of parliament in New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026. REUTERS Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on … Read more
MQM-P begins street movement for Karachi rights, seeks constitutional reforms
Party demands greater powers for Karachi as Mustafa Kamal criticises Sindh government’s governance The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday launched the first protest demonstration of its announced street movement for Karachi’s rights in Shah Faisal Town, with party leaders criticising the Sindh government over civic issues and demanding greater constitutional powers and administrative authority … Read more
Bilawal criticises PML-N over portraying public buses as personal gifts, urges AJK voters to back PPP
PPP chairman says describes the election as a referendum on the rights, development and future of AJK PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. SCREENGRAB PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday criticised the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) for portraying publicly funded buses as personal gifts, as he made a final appeal to voters in Mirpur … Read more
Israeli cabinet approves entry of int’l stabilization force into Gaza
Ben-Gvir says Israel need not proceed as Hamas has failed to meet its commitments Benjamin Netanyahu (center) at a cabinet meeting at the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Tel Aviv, December 24, 2023. FILE PHOTO: AFP The Israeli security cabinet on Sunday approved the entry of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) into Gaza, despite opposition from … Read more
Forced to Evacuate Amid Spain Wildfires, Residents Wonder if Their Homes Still Stand
In central Spain, thousands of people sleep in shelters or in their cars, some of them evacuated multiple times ahead of the advancing flames, awaiting word on what they left behind.
Power fault at Dhabeji station threatens water supply to parts of Karachi
Power breakdown shuts three pumps, reducing water supply by 75 million gallons across affected Karachi areas Karachi is once again facing the prospect of a water crisis after the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) warned that water supply to parts of the city may be temporarily affected due to a power breakdown at the … Read more