Pakistan wins Hague ruling in IWT row

PCA upholds restrictions on pondage for Indian projects Says IWT places limits on Delhi’s ability to control flow ISLAMABAD: In a landmark ruling, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague delivered a supplemental award upholding Pakistan’s position regarding maximum pondage limits for Indian hydroelectric projects on the western rivers. Under the Indus Waters…

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Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film

LOS ANGELES: Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are developing a film adaptation of a best-selling memoir about a British military mission in Afghanistan, Netflix said on Thursday. The project is based on ‘No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege’, written by British Major Adam Jowett, which chronicles his…

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A desi statement at Cannes

Actor Sanam Saeed made a striking debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, drawing warm applause and attention for her culturally rooted fashion statement as she joined an honorary delegation celebrating South Asian women in cinema and the arts. Her appearance at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 12 to…

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Colours, clinks and viral trends

Jelly bangles sweep Eidul Azha markets as young shoppers chase social media’s latest obsession ISLAMABAD: With flashy reels, influencer promotions and packed Eidul Azha markets, jelly bangles have become this Eid’s biggest fashion obsession, as traders and vloggers once again turn a simple accessory into a viral craze chased by young girls across the country….

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Sindh grapples with spinal care deficit

Only 15 neurosurgeons are working across 8 teaching hospitals in Karachi and Sindh No neuro spinal surgeons are formally posted in government hospitals, and spinal cases are generally managed by neurosurgeons when available across Sindh. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Sindh and other parts of Pakistan face a severe shortage of spinal surgery facilities. As a result,…

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A fading monument to Peshawar’s past

Once the seat of political power, the historic village’s grand Qalla struggles for survival Sheikhan, a historic village on the outskirts of Peshawar, stands as a living testament to a glorious past that has largely vanished. Once renowned for its abundant irrigation water from the Bara River and the prized Bara Rice variety, believed to…

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Early market closure faces backlash

LAHORE: Earlier in March this year, the Punjab government decided to close markets and shops across the province at 8pm. The aim was to conserve energy, reduce electricity consumption, and improve discipline. However, debate continues over the economic and social impact of this measure. According to the notification, all shops, markets, and shopping malls across…

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