Pakistan basks in new glory

Shehbaz says country has changed forever Calls on all sides to respect ceasefire Credits civil-military unity fo Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Islamabad stood on the cusp of an extraordinary diplomatic moment on Wednesday as Pakistan transitioned from crisis mediator to host of high-stakes negotiations, a development framed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…

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Sheheryar Rehan is quietly shaping Pakistan’s indie-pop sound and ‘Majboor’ proves why

A soft, aching duet, ‘Majboor’ captures the vulnerability of modern love through stripped-back, poetic storytelling In an industry often driven by viral hits and commercial formulas, Sheheryar Rehan is carving a lane that feels far more intimate. The Pakistani singer-songwriter, steadily building his audience online, represents a new wave of musicians who prioritise emotion over…

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Two FC personnel martyred in Bannu firing

In a separate incident Saturday night, terrorists destroyed Shamozai police post using explosive material MIRANSHAH: Two Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel were martyred after unidentified motorcycle-riding terrorists opened fire on them in the Karam Garhi area of Bannu, police and security sources said on Sunday. The incident occurred within the limits of the Cantonment Police Station….

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Marquez snatches Spanish GP

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA: Ducati’s Marc Marquez secured his first pole position of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday, using his experience in the tricky wet conditions at Jerez to snatch top spot from seasoned veteran Johann Zarco of LCR Honda. Reigning MotoGP champion Marquez clocked one minute and 48.087 seconds to…

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Farmers struggle with climate shifts

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and shifting seasons are severely impacting crop yields LAHORE: Punjab is called the food basket of Pakistan. Major crops such as wheat, rice, sugarcane, maize, and cotton are grown here. However, over the past 15 to 20 years, Punjab’s climate has changed rapidly. Rainfall patterns have become irregular, heat has intensified,…

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No space to nurse

PUBLISHED August 03, 2025 PESHAWAR/ LAHORE/ KARACHI: There was once a time when motherhood was stereotypically associated with a life of stagnation. The new mother’s life would revolve around caring for her child, with no room for personal or professional growth. In these times, breastfeeding, despite its challenges and constraints, came naturally to women since…

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Sinner sinks Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time. Photo: REUTERS/AFP MONTE CARLO: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.Sinner downed Alcaraz…

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Islamabad awaits Tehran’s ‘revised’ peace plan

Despite Trump’s posturing, indications are that backchannels are still active to prevent a worst-case scenario ISLAMABAD: Initial proposals exchanged between Iran and the United States via Pakistan have failed to break the deadlock, as Islamabad now awaits a revised set of proposals from Tehran, seeking an end to the war that has already disrupted oil…

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PLL approves costly LNG purchase

PLL floated urgent tenders for the import of three LNG cargoes covering the delivery window from April 27 to May 14 ISLAMABAD: After securing multiple bids for short-term supply, the Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) board on Saturday approved the purchase of one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the spot market, scheduled to arrive in…

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