On the wounds of Partition – Pakistan
LAST week, the Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature at Lums hosted a screening of the forthcoming documentary film, Buhay Khulay Rakhi (Keep the doors open). Directed by Nida Mehboob and produced by historians Ali Usman Qasmi, Ilyas Chattha, and Ali Raza, the film centres on stories of trauma, identity, and belonging of those separated […]
Two security officials martyred in Balochistan attacks – Pakistan
QUETTA: Two security personnel were martyred, and another person was injured in separate armed attacks in Balochistan on Sunday. In the first incident, armed men opened fire on a vehicle near the Gumbaz area, close to Nana Sahib Ziarat, killing a security official and injuring another. Levies officials identified the deceased as Marhaba Khan, while […]
Kashmir march calls for unity in freedom struggle – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: A massive gathering on Sunday called for unity among all political and religious parties on the single-point agenda — the Kashmir freedom struggle. The march, organised by Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), unanimously adopted a declaration that stressed the need for fostering an ideological atmosphere in the base camp [a term […]
‘Political’ development schemes for lawmakers make a comeback – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: On the eve of the first year in office, the PML-N government has revived the controversial parliamentarians’ development schemes, which could not take off in the first half of the current fiscal year (2024-25), despite over Rs460 billion revenue shortfall in first seven months. In a major move, the government doubled the size of […]
PM advised to dissolve PTI dialogue committee – Pakistan
• NA speaker meets premier, interior minister as govt mulls next steps• PM briefed on PTI’s abrupt withdrawal after three rounds of talks• Naqvi commends Sadiq for ‘bringing together govt, opposition parties’ ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday after Mr Sadiq’s meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin […]
Blast at Moscow residential building kills one, reports TASS
Listen to article One person was killed and four people injured in a blast at a residential building in northwest Moscow, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing emergency services Baza, a Telegram channel with contacts in Russia’s security services, published video showing major damage to what it said was the Alye Parusa residential complex, […]
All the Highlights & Must-See Moments From the Historic 2025 Grammy Awards
The 2025 Grammy Awards proved once again why they’re music’s biggest night, delivering unforgettable moments, historic wins, and jaw-dropping performances. From legendary artists making history to rising stars stealing the spotlight, this year’s ceremony was a celebration of talent, diversity, and resilience. Here are all the highlights and must-see moments from the star-studded event. 1. […]
OpenAI rolls out ‘deep research’ tool as AI competition heats up
Listen to article OpenAI has introduced a new AI-powered tool called “deep research,” designed to help professionals conduct thorough, in-depth research for industries that require precision and reliability, such as finance, science, policy, and engineering. The company announced the tool in a blog post outlining its potential uses for tasks such as evaluating car purchases, appliances, and […]
Trump hints EU could face tariffs after Mexico, Canada, and China
Listen to article US President Donald Trump warned that the European Union (EU) could soon face tariffs, following his recent imposition of levies on Mexico, Canada, and China, which have sparked retaliatory measures from these countries. Trump’s remarks came as he also softened his stance on the UK, expressing confidence that trade issues with Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]
Elon Musk says ‘time for it to die’ as USAID faces uncertain future
Listen to article Elon Musk has called for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to be dismantled after reports surfaced that security officials at the agency blocked his team from accessing classified areas. Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under US President Donald Trump, branded USAID a “criminal organisation” and declared, “Time […]