Ushna Shah uses memes, humour to document pregnancy journey
Actor shares relatable posts on mood swings, childbirth fears, says she misses pre-pregnancy body Actor Ushna Shah, who is expecting her first child with husband Hamza Amin, gained attention on Instagram after sharing a series of relatable pregnancy-related posts. Taking to her Instagram story, Ushna shared a collection of memes referencing the emotional and physical changes women […]
Islamabad stays in frame for US-Iran deal signing – Pakistan
• Diplomats see high chances of final agreement despite hiccups• Insist both sides want to avoid open-ended conflict• Nuclear issues likely to be handled in later negotiations• Ex-envoy Munir Akram says gaps are more about narrative than substance WASHINGTON: Islamabad remains a leading contender to host the formal signing ceremony of a possible US-Iran peace […]
Bushra Ansari sparks debate after calling out male comedians for cross-dressing on TV
Veteran actor’s remarks divide social media, with some calling her out for hypocrisy over her own past roles Veteran actor Bushra Ansari’s recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles […]
SMOKERS’ CORNER: COUNTER HISTORIES – Newspaper
In last week’s column, I discussed how certain Pakistani historians challenged the ‘reactionary’ national narrative constructed by the state after 1971, when the country’s eastern wing violently broke away to become Bangladesh. The post-1971 narrative amplified Political Islam, weaving it into what was officially branded as the “Pakistan Ideology” in 1978. Though some historians began […]
Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, accuses China of rapidly arming
Koizumi points to Beijing’s nuclear arsenal, strategic bombers to counter militarism label at Singapore forum Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s Defence Minister, speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, on May 31, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of “new militarism” by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting […]
Karachi water crisis deepens as power outage hits Dhabeji Pumping Station – Pakistan
• No time frame given for restoring normal supply• Residents say water shortages always worsen during important events and religious festivals in Karachi KARACHI: Already struggling with a worsening water shortage during the three days of Eid, residents of the metropolis faced another uncertainty on Saturday after an emergency power shutdown at the Dhabeji Pumping […]
Latham pleased with Ireland win
DUBLIN: New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord’s next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. The tourists won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside their early struggles […]
Surgical strike – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
SURGERY is also called an operation, and the place where it is performed is called an operating theatre. All types of surgery must be considered serious. A common measure of how serious it could be is whether it will be performed under local or general anaesthesia. The former entails a procedure that does not require […]
Misreading Baloch youth – Newspaper
THE insurgency in Balochistan has posed a different set of problems for the state, which is still struggling to fully understand its dynamics. Perhaps the biggest challenge is defining the unrest in the province and identifying the factors that are contributing to it. Even as it tries to understand the insurgency, the state has become […]
The heat ahead – Newspaper
HEAT is becoming a defining feature of life in many parts of the world. It influences how cities are built, how much electricity they consume, when people can work outdoors and, increasingly, how governments prepare for emergencies. The latest warning from the World Meteorological Organisation suggests that these pressures are likely to intensify. Global temperatures […]