ISLAMABAD: In the global conversation about technology and growth, a telling contradiction persists. The world has never been more digitally connected, and yet approximately 2.6 billion people remain entirely offline, not always because infrastructure is absent, but because the systems built around it were never designed with them in mind. This is not a resource…
A story of resilience, strength and most of all, fashion. The dynamic duo, Saira and Shakira complete 10 years as a design house and are one of the leading couturiers in Pakistan. Every struggle turned into passion and every obstacle became a step towards the goal. Saira Shakira’s new bridal campaign is a celebration of…
. This satellite image handout from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (CSU/CIRA and NOAA) taken on May 30, 2026 at 18:06 UTC shows a meteor exploding in the atmosphere over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire.—PHOTO: AFP WASHINGTON: A meteor crashing…
LAHORE: A Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) self-assessment evaluation report has raised questions about the research direction and innovation capacity of Punjab’s major universities as several long-established government institutions failed to secure top rankings despite years of public funding, large faculty networks and extensive academic infrastructure. The evaluation reviewed 95 universities across the country under the…
A mid-level and high-earner now pay same top rate; ambition being taxed out of formal economy KARACHI: Here is a policy question worth asking before the next budget: if a worker today earns exactly what it takes to live the way someone on Rs100,000 a month lived in 2021, why are they being taxed as…
The Poppy-II is a collection for smart resort and fusion wear. It’s a blend of indigeneous techniques of leather cutwork, thread embroidery with “Aree work” incorporating chic compositions of multi fabrics used creating an unmatched white on white look. Each outfit can be styled in multiple ways from a resort look to a festive brunch…
. BOGOTA: Colombians voted Sunday in a presidential election that could shift the country’s response to rising guerrilla violence, choosing between extending spluttering peace talks or turning to a military crackdown. Election polls showed leftwing senator Ivan Cepeda leading, but facing a strong challenge from lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump outsider. The vote…
BHAKKAR: A petty dispute that began on social media escalated into a deadly armed clash in Bhakkar, leaving two young men dead and five others injured. Following the tragic incident, authorities have approved the establishment of a permanent police post at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital to strengthen security and ensure a rapid response to…
December 13, 2021 1 min read The soul and signature of the Shehla brand has always lain in its time-honoured craftsmanship and the creation of timeless handcrafted pieces that has remained unchanged for over two decades. “For the last two decades Bridal Couture has been a very significant and an integral part of my design…
MULTAN/ PESHAWAR: For generations, the vast natural pastures stretching along the rivers of South Punjab have served as a lifeline for thousands of livestock farmers but today, these fertile grazing grounds face an unprecedented challenge of water disruptions linked to India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The riverine belt contains extensive “charagahs” where…