India loses information war to country that wasn’t technically allowed online – Prism
One year after Operation Sindoor: India had the jets, the digital army, and a decade of nationalist momentum. Pakistan had self-deprecatory jokes and diplomatic trolling. Guess who won. “In information warfare, perception is the battlefield. If the news damages the other side—true or false—amplify it. Post it. Share it. Make it viral. Let panic spread […]
Badminton looks to future
France’s Christo Popov (L) and Toma Junior Popov at the European Championships in April. Photo: AFP HONG KONG: Synthetic shuttlecocks, shorter games and a new generation of stars are all part of the “evolution” of badminton, a top official told AFP, saying the sport can’t afford to sit still. Traditionalists hit out after the Badminton […]
Pakistan hopeful about agreement between US and Iran: FO – Pakistan
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that Islamabad was hopeful about an agreement between the US and Iran and was expecting it to happen soon. He said while responding to a question during a weekly FO briefing, adding that Pakistan would welcome a settlement between Iran and the US wherever it may […]
Breathe Pakistan: Researcher warns largest cities of Pakistan facing ‘haphazard’ urbanisation – Pakistan
Environmentalist Tariq Alexander Qaiser warns against turning Karachi’s coastal islands into ‘high-rise communities”. The second day of the second edition of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, organised by DawnMedia, is currently underway in Islamabad. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations, underscoring the critical need for coordinated, […]
Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain are through to their second straight Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal. Photo: AFP LONDON: Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. PSG exploded on the counter less than three minutes in […]
Breathe Pakistan: Environmentalist warns against turning Karachi’s coastal islands into ‘high-rise communities’ – Pakistan
PM’s coordinator highlights need for “regional solution”, notes ‘nothing happened’ on Loss and Damage Fund. The second day of the second edition of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, organised by DawnMedia, is currently underway in Islamabad. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations, underscoring the critical need […]
Breathe Pakistan: Marriyum Aurangzeb says environmental protection, urbanisation not ‘opposing forces’ – Pakistan
PM’s coordinator highlights need for “regional solution”, notes ‘nothing happened’ on Loss and Damage Fund. The second day of the second edition of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, organised by DawnMedia, is currently underway in Islamabad. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations, underscoring the critical need […]
Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in 1st Test from tomorrow
Pre-series trophy shoot at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Photo: PCB Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series commencing on Friday, 8 May. The first Test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka from 8 to 12 May, while the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host the second Test […]
Motorbike gunmen kill BJP political aide in India’s West Bengal – World
Gunmen on motorbikes in India’s West Bengal ambushed and killed a political aide from the ruling Hindu-nationalist party days after it swept state elections, police said Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a resounding victory on Monday in the eastern state of more than 100 million people, taking 207 of the […]
Breathe Pakistan: Envoy notes melting glaciers ‘shared vulnerability’ for countries like Nepal, Pakistan – Pakistan
PM’s coordinator highlights need for “regional solution”, notes ‘nothing happened’ on Loss and Damage Fund. The second day of the second edition of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, organised by DawnMedia, is currently underway in Islamabad. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations, underscoring the critical need […]