Today, almost everyone talks about leaving old ways behind to make room for progress. In Sindhi, this old-fashioned mindset is called Rawayati Soch (روائتي سوچ), which means “traditional thinking” or “conventional thought.” Most of the time, people use this phrase as an insult. They use it to describe someone who is stubborn, backward, or afraid...
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Turkiye denounces attacks on two ships in Black Sea
ISTANBUL/MOSCOW: Turkish officials on Tuesday said a drone attack on two civilian vessels in the Black Sea had left crew members injured. The foreign ministry said the ships were attacked after leaving the Russian port of Novorossiysk late on Monday and several personnel were wounded, adding that “their situation is being closely monitored”. “We are...
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Pakistan, US hold counterterrorism dialogue, reaffirm commitment to combating terrorist groups
WASHINGTON: The United States and Pakistan on Tuesday held the fourth counterterrorism dialogue in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to combating terrorist groups and strengthening security cooperation at a time when regional tensions remain high. The talks were led by US Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Foreign Ministry Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, a joint...
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Presidential or Parliamentary! What Does Pakistan’s Constitutional Journey Teach Us?
Every few years, Pakistan finds itself revisiting the same constitutional question: Would a presidential system solve our problems, or is the parliamentary system still the better choice? I believe this discussion deserves more than slogans or emotions. It deserves a careful look at history, constitutional development, and the experiences of other countries. The question is...
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Saudi Arabia Announces Major Decision: Riyadh Air Launches Direct Flights to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s new and state-of-the-art national carrier, Riyadh Air, has officially announced the launch of direct flights to Pakistan. This major initiative is being hailed as a significant milestone in expanding and strengthening air connectivity between the two brotherly nations. According to the airline’s management, regular flight operations to Pakistan will commence in August...
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Painting Resistance: The First Transgender Woman on Scaffolding in Peshawar
In a city where transgender women are too often pushed to the margins, I climbed a scaffold. Not to hide. Not to survive. But to paint. For the first time in Peshawar, a transgender woman stood high above the street on scaffolding, transforming a towering 25-by-25-foot wall into a public artwork. Every brushstroke became an...
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Israel conveys ‘comments, concerns’ to US on Gaza plan, says version made public does not reflect its position
Israel has conveyed concerns to the United States on a Gaza plan hailed by President Donald Trump after Hamas said it had agreed on disarmament, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Monday. “Israel has conveyed its comments and concerns on the proposed framework to our American counterparts. The version that has been made public does not reflect Israel’s positions,”...
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Trump says new Iran talks set to start today after calling off massive attack
US President Donald Trump said that new negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he decided to hold off on striking the country to pursue a deal to end the war entering its sixth month. Trump told reporters on Sunday that the talks would cover the Strait of Hormuz — a route for global...
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Police across Balochistan on high alert following Kharan attack
QUETTA: Police have been placed on high alert across Balochistan following an attack on a police station and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) offices in Kharan by armed men who entered the city late on Saturday night. Sources said the attackers stormed the city police station, ransacked official records and set the building on fire. They also...
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Preparation Revealed for Biggest Attack on Iran Since WWII, Forces Remain Ready: Pete Hegseth
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has revealed that American armed forces were fully prepared to launch the largest military strike on Iran since World War II; however, the operation has been temporarily postponed for now. Despite the delay, U.S. forces remain in an extraordinary state of high military readiness. According to U.S. President Donald...