I grew up on Hollywood films and MTV. English novels, from gothic romances to classic masterpieces. Disney cartoons and US comics. Yet, I grew up in Karachi and had never in my childhood set foot outside of Pakistan. In my college years when I did find myself in small-town America among a group of born…
PUBLISHED March 09, 2025 LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: They say life and death is in the hands of God. But sometimes the delicate thread of fate suddenly lands in the hands of distraught family members, who barely have minutes to find, match and trade a few bags of blood in return for the irreplaceable lives of their loved…
Police officers pull out guns, take cover as shots ring out for at least 10 minutes near permanent security checkpoint Police in action at the scene, after gunfire was heard near the building housing the Israeli consulate, according to a witness, in Istanbul, Turkey. PHOTO: REUTERS ISTANBUL: One attacker was killed and two others were…
Accuses government of not inviting in meetings, says commission should increase when fuel prices rise People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Tuesday warned of a nationwide closure…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a turbulent start to the week on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index came under pressure amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global markets, keeping investors cautious. In the morning, trading kicked off in a tense environment and by 11:34 am, the index lost 2,371 points (1.58%). A…
PUBLISHED April 22, 2024 KARACHI: What seemed to be unthinkable once has finally happened as Iran, the country that has since long been locked in a shadow conflict with Israel through proxies, has hit the latter directly, with its projectiles causing damage to at least one military base in Israeli territory. Although the attack on…
Here are ten science-backed benefits of incorporating watermelon into your summer diet Listen to article As the summer heat intensifies, watermelon emerges not just as a refreshing seasonal treat, but as a powerful source of hydration and nutrition. Here are ten science-backed benefits of incorporating watermelon into your summer diet: Hydrates the body Watermelon is composed of…
Public meetings, processions, sit-ins, protests, demonstrations, and rallies will not be allowed during this period RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration on Tuesday imposed Section 144 for 15 days ahead of a protest announced by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) outside Adiala Jail. According to a notification, Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar Cheema, citing the law and order situation,…
About 40% of Pakistan’s petrol is used to fuel the 30 million two-wheelers and three-wheeled rickshaws Mehwish Qureshi, 33, an advocate, rides on her electric motorcycle in Hyderabad, Pakistan April 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Days after Iran effectively blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the start of US and Israeli attacks in late February, two Pakistani…
Pakistan faces rising fuel costs due to imports; govt balances price hikes with targeted subsidies and relief measures KARACHI: Fuel price increases in Pakistan almost always trigger a strong public reaction. That response is understandable, given the direct impact on household budgets. But these recurring adjustments, and the policy responses that follow, are best understood…