In Spectrum: Satluj: The film India could not watch – Newspaper
In South Asia, the state has often existed in tension with society, asserting control not only over governance but also over history, memory, and legitimacy, while society is forced to negotiate or submit to official narratives. Rather than reinforcing one another, the political and social spheres frequently become antagonistic, with the imperatives of postcolonial state-building […]
Parts of Karachi may face water shortage after power breakdown at Dhabeji pumping station – Pakistan
KARACHI: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) on Sunday cautioned that parts of the metropolis might face disruption in water supply after a power breakdown at the Dhabeji pumping station. The Dhabeji Pumping Station, the city’s primary water intake point, is highly dependent on uninterrupted electricity. Even brief outages result in immediate service disruptions. […]
PMD issues Glof alert for northern areas as several GB areas cut off for 5th consecutive day – Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the first week of August. Meanwhile, commuters were stranded in various parts of GB as road access to several areas remained cut off for the fifth consecutive day due to flash floods and Glofs. […]
India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
Modi breaks silence after education minister quits over protests sparked by May exam paper leak scandal Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses the press upon his arrival to attend the first day of the monsoon session of parliament in New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026. REUTERS Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on […]
Israeli cabinet approves entry of int’l stabilization force into Gaza
Ben-Gvir says Israel need not proceed as Hamas has failed to meet its commitments Benjamin Netanyahu (center) at a cabinet meeting at the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Tel Aviv, December 24, 2023. FILE PHOTO: AFP The Israeli security cabinet on Sunday approved the entry of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) into Gaza, despite opposition from […]
Afghanistan showcases digital ambitions as major tech exhibition opens in Kabul
Five-day tech expo features 200+ booths showcasing AI, cybersecurity, fintech, startups and digital innovation An exhibitor showcases products during a telecommunications and technology exposition in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 26, 2026.Photo: Xinhia In a significant milestone for Afghanistan’s technological ambitions, the nation’s premier and most comprehensive telecommunications and technology exposition officially opened Sunday in the capital […]
KP Governor Kundi says over 1,300kg of explosives used in Tank checkpost attack – Pakistan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said that more than 1,300 kilogrammes of explosives were used in the recent attack on a Tank checkpost that resulted in the martyrdom of 15 people, including 14 security personnel. The governor made the remarks while speaking to journalists at the Regional Police Office […]
Israeli settlers torch 2 mosques in West Bank: Palestinian officials – World
Palestinian officials said Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank overnight on Sunday. Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the Israeli assault on Gaza began in October 2023. Abdel Azim Wadi, mayor of the town of Qusra, south of the city of Nablus, told AFP that settlers […]
UK’s Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain’s interest, he tells BBC
Burnham pledges to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035, in line with new NATO target Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during an interview with BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg at No 10 North at Heron House, in Manchester, Britain, July 24, 2026—REUTERS Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham “will always put Britain’s interests […]
Flood level in Chenab eases from medium to low; PMD forecasts more rain in upper parts of Punjab from July 29 – Pakistan
Chenab continued to witness flooding on Sunday, but with flow eased from medium to low, as the Met Office forecast a fresh rainfall spell from July 29 in the upper catchments of all major rivers, as well as Islamabad, upper Punjab and northern parts of the country. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab […]