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Pakistan's schooling model is producing confident fools. Yes! You heard that right. Every year, millions of Pakistani children walk into classrooms and spend twelve years of their lives being taught how to do almost everything except live. Declared successful, they smile brightly for the cameras, host lavish feasts to celebrate, and pose proudly in matching […]
16 more terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking overall tally since July 5 to 95: state media – Pakistan
Citing security sources, state media reported on Saturday that 16 more terrorists had been killed in the ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking the overall tally since July 5 to 95. Five terrorists belonging to Fitna al Khawarij were killed by security forces in the latest operation, state media reported, quoting security forces. Security forces killed […]
Quetta split into two districts as Balochistan undergoes administrative restructuring – Pakistan
The Balochistan government has announced several measures to restructure administrative units in the province, including splitting Quetta district into East Quetta and West Quetta, it emerged on Saturday. According to a notification issued by the Balochistan government’s Revenue Department on July 8, new divisions, districts, sub-divisions, tehsils and sub-tehsils have been created, while the boundaries […]
African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism – Sport
When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine in […]
Apple sues OpenAI, two former employees for trade secrets theft
Apple accuses OpenAI of exploiting confidential information to speed its consumer hardware push A person points to an iPhone during Apple’s event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 9, 2025. REUTERS Apple on Friday sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit […]
England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight – Sport
England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite strikers. The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semi-finals. Kane has once again been England’s hero, dragging his teammates […]
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
Flooding across seven districts strands 267,918 households; Power outages, broken communications slow relief efforts Vehicles move on the street during torrential rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 7, 2026. Photo: Reuters Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded […]
Scare Force One? Security questions swirl over Trump’s new plane – World
US President Donald Trump faced questions about the security of his new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar, after he took an older jet home from a NATO summit this week. The billionaire president has been unable to contain his excitement over the retrofitted Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which took him to Ankara on its […]
11 more terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking overall tally since July 5 to 90: state media – Pakistan
Citing security sources, state media reported on Saturday that 11 more terrorists had been killed in the ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking the overall tally since July 5 to 90. Security forces killed two more terrorists linked to Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) near the N-25 crossing in Balochistan, Radio Pakistan reported. […]
US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit – World
US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that he cast as an unfiltered look at the human toll of Israeli occupation as he weighs a 2028 presidential run. Speaking with Reuters on Thursday in a Palestinian village, Khanna said […]