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Listen to article One word that frequently appears in our discourse on a programme that I do on a television channel is ‘maarooz’ in Urdu. Perhaps the closest that I think of in compatible meaning in English would be ‘context’. In my mind a finer refinement is ‘obtaining conditions’ meaning as conditions exist. Or in more popular […]
Textiles as a medium of expression
Listen to article Dearest Sania Samad, On behalf of the atelier at Kaargah-e Ruman, I am writing to express our gratitude for your kind visit. It was indeed a memorable experience to have you as a resident artist this winter. Kaargah-e Ruman is a place that facilitates creative practitioners to deliberate, test and materialise their artistic visions […]
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women – World
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor on Thursday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity. Karim Khan said in a statement that there were reasonable grounds to suspect that Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani “bear […]
Hezbollah warns of ‘resistance’ if Israel stays beyond ceasefire deadline
Listen to article Hezbollah has demanded the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, insisting that the terms of a ceasefire agreement, which is set to expire on January 26, be fully implemented. This comes as Israeli officials acknowledge that progress on the deal has been slower than anticipated. The ceasefire, brokered by France and the […]
Over 40% drop in rainfall ravages crops in Punjab
Listen to article A severe winter drought is wreaking havoc on crops across Punjab, Pakistan’s agricultural heartland, with the region experiencing a 40% drop in rainfall. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported a 42% reduction in rainfall from September to mid-January, leaving farmers grappling with major financial losses. Malik Asghar, chairman of the Punjab Fruit and Vegetable […]
Federal judge blocks Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship
Listen to article A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday blocked US President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing an executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional”. US District Judge John Coughenour at the urging of four Democratic-led states issued a temporary restraining order preventing the administration from […]
Sindh CM calls for VCs with administrative expertise in varsities
Listen to article Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has underscored the urgent need for vice-chancellors with strong administrative experience to lead universities, lamenting challenges in removing those accused of misconduct. Speaking at the 4th Research and Technology Showcase 2025, organised by the Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC) at Expo Centre Karachi, CM Sindhexpressed disappointment over the […]
UK teen gets 52-year sentence triple murder at Taylor Swift-themed event
Listen to article A British teenager, Axel Rudakubana, has been sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for the brutal killing of three young girls and the stabbing of 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Southport, England, last July. The attack, which shocked the nation, was described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as […]
PM Shehbaz thanks World Bank for placing faith in Pakistan, inking new partnership programme – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked the World Bank for placing faith in Pakistan after pledging to provide $20 billion under the 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) last week. According to a World Bank statement, the new framework for the country aimed to “support inclusive and sustainable development through a strong focus on building […]
Security forces neutralise 6 terrorists in Zhob operation: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces have neutralised six terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district while they were trying to infiltrate into the province through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On [the] night of 22/23 January, movement of a group of khwarij, who were trying […]