Japanese women use fashion to fight male-dominated society
Wearing doll-like dresses, they take to the stage to vent their anger at country’s sexist attitudes Wearing doll-like dresses, they take to the stage to vent their anger at country’s sexist attitudes TOKYO: Donning doll-like dresses with voluminous skirts, young women on stage roar in rage about rape and sexism they experienced in Japan, using […]
Buy forest’s services, not its timber
K-P policy, laws and management plans must be revised to value non-timber benefits ISLAMABAD: With a view to compensating private forest owners, a comprehensive strategy has to be devised and implemented. The existing forest policies, laws, management plans and strategies are based on timber harvesting, and foresters are trained in how to grow forests and […]
India’s women team refuses to accept Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi
Indian women’s team stay in dressing room after title win; ACC says trophy presentation protocol had been agreed India’s women cricket team wins the eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka on Sunday. PHOTO VIA ICC India’s women’s team declined to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi […]
Young girl abducted at gunpoint recovered from Hangu, three arrested
Charsadda police on Sunday claimed to have safely recovered a minor girl who was allegedly abducted at gunpoint and arrested three suspects, including a woman, in connection with the incident. District Police Officer (DPO) Charsadda Rifatullah Khan told a press conference at the City Police Station that Sarderheri police received information on Sept 10 about […]
Punjab imposes Section 144 for five days, citing terror threat
Warns of terror attacks involving suicide bombers, VBIEDs and target killings during large public gatherings The Punjab government on Sunday imposed Section 144 across the province for five days, citing a “serious and imminent threat” to public peace and the safety of life and property from terrorist organisations and hostile intelligence agencies. The order came […]
Broadband internet restored across AJK after 99-day suspension
Broadband internet services have been restored across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday at 12am after remaining shut for 99 days, apart from a brief restoration of more than 40 hours. The DSL connectivity has also been restored, while 3G and 4G mobile internet services will remain unavailable for a few days. The restoration […]
South Africa’s president calls for independent AI oversight mechanism under BRICS
South Africa’s president backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s calls for greater external AI oversight Ramaphosa proposed that BRICS establish an international mechanism for the independent scientific evaluation of AI, backed by “meaningful human control principles” and mandatory reporting of serious incidents. PHOTO: ANADOLU South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday called for BRICS to establish […]
China’s Z.AI raises $5 billion from new share, convertible bond sales, filing shows
About 60% of proceeds will fund research into next-generation models and Z.AI’s self-training system A person visits the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China July 26, 2025. REUTERS Beijing-based artificial intelligence company Z.AI Co Ltd raised a total of $5 billion from a Hong Kong share placement of about $2 billion and a concurrent […]
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks, vows efforts to defuse regional tensions in call with MBS
Both leaders agree to remain in close contact and look forward to meeting each other soon Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of their meeting in Riyadh on September 17, 2025. Photo: AFP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s […]
PM Shehbaz announces Rs100 per litre petrol relief for motorcycles, small vehicles
Says govt fully understands burden on public, will not leave people alone in difficult time Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a special relief scheme offering Rs100 per litre off petrol for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi rickshaws and cars with engines of up to 800cc. “In this hour of […]