Trump’s Supercharged Social Media
The president’s A.I. post barrages, far more intense than during his first term, are redefining the presidency and driving a debate over his state of mind.
Governance in Pakistan – let’s light our own candle
. The writer is a former Secretary to Government, Home & Tribal Affairs Department and a retired IG. He can be reached at syed_shah94@yahoo.com My article on ‘Governance and Bureaucracy’ published recently in these columns received a tremendous response from all shades of opinion – serving and retired civil servants, senior professionals, former superior court … Read more
King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development
[As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.
Five-year-old ‘raped, strangled’ at seminary
16-year-old student held; police claim suspect confessed, disclosed assaults on other children The gruesome incident has sparked concern in the area, with authorities pledging a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. PHOTO: PEXELS HYDERABAD: A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped and strangled to death at a seminary in Tando … Read more
Unvaccinated Woman Likely Died of Measles Complications, Pa. County Coroner Says
The case is the third reported death linked to a rapidly expanding outbreak that has sickened more than 670 people in the state.
Trump Blames Ukraine for Global Diesel Shortage
[President Trump said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries were “hurting the world,” amid a global energy shock driven primarily by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
OpenAI’s Altman won’t do IPO this year, calls AI extinction risk ‘unacceptable’
Altman said AI extinction risks are serious enough that companies and governments must act “I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public,” he said. PHOTO: REUTERS OpenAI will not go public in 2026, Chief Executive Sam Altman said in remarks published on Saturday, citing … Read more
Nameer Khan calls out Zamil’s behaviour in ‘Dar-e-Nijat’
Actor reflects on his character’s mistakes in the series, urges men to respect women Actor Nameer Khan, who plays Zamil in the popular drama Dar-e-Nijat, has used his character’s troubled arc to highlight the importance of men treating women with respect and taking responsibility for their actions. Following the latest episode, Khan took to Instagram … Read more
Drug addicts target public infrastructure in Karachi to finance addiction
Poor street lighting, reduced police patrolling give miscreants freedom to steal public property, commit petty crimes The bridge on Karachi’s main artery, Sharae Faisal falls into disrepair due to theft of steel rods by drug addicts, causing a massive pothole and severely affecting traffic flow. The KMC has begun repairs, expected to take 10 to … Read more
Trump tells Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to stop hitting Russian diesel
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have cut fuel output, causing gasoline shortages across the country US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on … Read more