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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
Kaja Kallas says some powers seek to weaken EU, but unity makes Europe stronger together Kallas remarks come as European leaders grapple with uncertainty over Washington’s long-term commitment to European security. PHOTO: KAJA KALLAS X EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the US, China, and Russia all prefer a fragmented Europe because a…
Israel says it killed Bahaa Baroud, Hamas operations HQ commander, accused of planning imminent attacks Mourners carry the bodies of Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, in Gaza City, May 17, 2026. REUTERS Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials said, as…
Combined image of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. PHOTOS: FILE/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the leadership of Qatar for its support for Pakistan’s mediation and de-escalation efforts aimed at regional peace during a call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of…