Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
Aima Baig talks second chances and self-respect amid relationship speculation
Singer’s social media post comes days after she declared herself ‘single’, drawing attention to her marital status Singer Aima Baig spoke about second chances, loyalty and self-respect while sharing a zodiac-themed message about Pisces on Instagram, days after declaring herself “single” and fuelling speculation about the status of her relationship with designer Zain Ahmad. Baig … Read more
New biometric technology to help identify unclaimed bodies
. LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has procured 100 specialised biometric machines from abroad to speed up the identification of unclaimed bodies and missing persons through its ‘Meri Pehchan Centre’, officials said. The newly acquired machines are designed to facilitate biometric identification of unidentified bodies for which conventional biometric devices cannot be used, … Read more
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
‘Drawn Together’ Review: Forbidden Love
This bland riff on “The Bodyguard” is a mostly rote automation of its steamy feelings and ideas.
Khanewal tops Punjab literacy ranking
. Speakers note Pakistan ranks near top of the table on illiteracy. KHANEWAL: District Khanewal has secured the first position across Punjab in ranking released by the Punjab Literacy Department. According to a statement, focus had been ensured on promoting literacy, reducing dropout rates, ensuring 100 per cent enrollment of children in schools and providing … Read more
A Unique Midcentury Home Gets a Subtle Restoration
In suburban Connecticut, a fashion executive and a designer updated one of Richard Neutra’s only remaining East Coast projects.
Six held in call centre fraud case
. KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested six suspects during a raid on a call centre near NIPA Chowrangi for allegedly defrauding foreign nationals. The NCCIA conducted the raid in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 6, near NIPA Chowrangi, and arrested six people, including the alleged owners and operators of the call centre. According … Read more
Sonya Hussaiyn unveils first look at upcoming song ‘Tasveer’
Actor joins Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Abrarul Haq for a visually stylised musical collaboration Actor Sonya Hussaiyn has offered fans a first look at her upcoming song Tasveer, a musical collaboration that brings her together with legendary singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and singer Abrarul Haq. Hussaiyn took to Instagram to share the official … Read more
Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine
. KYIV: Russian forces launched a broad assault on the industrial city of Pavlohrad in southeastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing seven people and injuring 76, including several children, as Moscow intensified attacks on logistics and economic targets. Regional Governor Oleksandr Hanzha said Russian forces used drones, artillery and aerial bombs to strike five districts of … Read more