A choice to not care

. The author is a Professor and the Director of Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University The horror of the PIMS tragedy last week has stayed in the news for about a week – as expected – and has already started to fade in the background. Soon, in a manner not unfamiliar to us,…

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Punjab PA passes controversial anti-terror law

LAHORE: The provincial assembly of Punjab on Monday passed the Punjab Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amid protests and a walkout by opposition lawmakers. During the session, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Opposition Leader Moin Riaz Qureshi held a heated debate over the new legislation’s legal and constitutional implications. Addressing the house, the…

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Hotel shortage hits Asian Games cricket

COLOMBO: The Asian Cricket Council has heard concerns over a lack of five-star hotel accommodation for players at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, a Sri Lankan official said Monday. The men’s and women’s T20 cricket will be played at Japan’s newly built cricket ground in Nisshin starting September 17. But reports of tents serving…

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NA Standing Committee demands grassroots football drive

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) has called for a stronger grassroots football programme and better coordination between the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and provincial sports authorities, saying the country’s young talent must be identified and developed at the local level. The committee, chaired by Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, also directed PFF President Mohsin…

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IHC seeks responses from PTA, PEMRA and ministries over regulating children’s social media use

Petition calls for age verification and stronger safeguards to protect children under-16 from online harm Social media companies face growing scrutiny around the world over concerns that their platforms are contributing to a mental health crisis among children. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to several ministries and regulatory…

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John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI

Analysts said software chief Craig Federighi was the logical pick for Apple’s AI push Apple’s Senior Vice President Hardware Engineering John Ternus attends the premiere of season four of the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso” at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, California, US, July 27, 2026. REUTERS John Ternus takes over as Apple’s chief…

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Karachi march rallies against province’s division

Lawyers, activists and civil society reject new provinces, administrative units and alleged resource grab A march for unity of Sindh in Karachi on Sunday. — EXPRESS KARACHI: A large number of lawyers, students, intellectuals, writers, political and social activists and civil society representatives participated in a “Sindh Unity March” in Karachi on Saturday, rejecting calls…

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Experts call for medical approach to obesity

Health professionals urge wider access to evidence-based treatment as Pakistan faces rising obesity rates Pakistan is witnessing a sharp rise in obesity. WHO data for 2022 showed that 23% of Pakistani adults were living with obesity. PHOTO: ET With more than one billion people living with obesity worldwide, health experts on Sunday called for recognising…

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