LAHORE: A quiet shift is underway in Punjab as more women adopt electric scooters and motorcycles for daily travel. Driven by education, work, and mobility needs, their numbers have risen across major cities over the past two and a half years. However, concerns about harassment and women’s road safety persist. According to data obtained by…
Thisyear’s Blue Moon was also a “Micromoon”, meaning the moon was positioned relatively farther from Earth in its orbit. PHOTO: ASIF MEHMOOD LAHORE: Citizens across Pakistan, including in Lahore, witnessed the rare astronomical phenomenon known as a “Blue Moon” on Sunday night, as clear skies provided ideal viewing conditions for the event. Astronomy enthusiasts, families…
China Window emerging as key platform for Pakistan-China people-to-people ties and Iron clad friendship PESHAWAR: Director General (China) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Tariq Wazir has described China Window as an emerging powerhouse for strengthening people-to-people ties between the two iron-clad friends. During his visit to the state-of-the-art Chinese cultural and information centre…
France calls UNSC meeting as Israel’s military operations and attacks on Southern Lebanon raised alarm Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026. Israeli Military/Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle…
Actor says ‘body is in aches but heart is fuller than ever’, shares emotional takeaways from journey Actor Durefishan Saleem took to social media to share her Hajj experience, reflecting on faith, patience, and deep spiritual transformation. Posting a photo dump on Instagram featuring moments of prayer, religious learning, meals, family time, and visuals from Makkah, Durefishan…
Actor shares relatable posts on mood swings, childbirth fears, says she misses pre-pregnancy body Actor Ushna Shah, who is expecting her first child with husband Hamza Amin, gained attention on Instagram after sharing a series of relatable pregnancy-related posts. Taking to her Instagram story, Ushna shared a collection of memes referencing the emotional and physical changes women…
Veteran actor’s remarks divide social media, with some calling her out for hypocrisy over her own past roles Veteran actor Bushra Ansari’s recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles…
Koizumi points to Beijing’s nuclear arsenal, strategic bombers to counter militarism label at Singapore forum Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s Defence Minister, speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, on May 31, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of “new militarism” by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting…
Casper Ruud has a chance to reach high at the French Open. PARIS: Although the temperature is expected to drop on Sunday, the pressure will mount as the French Open enters its second week with thinned fields and the ultimate prize almost in sight. The week-long heatwave helped wreak havoc in the men’s draw. After…
Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta accepted his team had to improve if they want to win the Champions League for the first time. Photo: AFP BUDAPEST: The last time Arsenal reached a Champions League final they lost it, and then it took 20 long years to claw their way back to that stage again. After…