The weather situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir has raised concerns over a potential flash flood risk, as authorities issue multiple alerts in view of expected rainfall and snowfall. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a powerful western weather system may affect the upper regions of the country from today until January 24. As a...
The tangled, chaotic, and dangerously exposed web of electricity wires across Karachi fills me with genuine fear. Passing through areas like Saddar, Tariq Road, Bolton Market, MA Jinnah Road, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, North Karachi, and around Saddar Tower, it often feels as if the city is standing on the edge of a catastrophe. Wires hang loosely...
The post-1945 economic order, predicated on the free movement of goods and the sanctity of alliances, may well have breathed its last this Wednesday. In a move that has sent shockwaves from the polder lands of Veldhoven to the industrial clusters of Gyeonggi-do, the White House has announced a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on...
In the history of Urdu literature, there have been many writers who, through their creative work, not only enriched the literary world but also reflected the social, political, and cultural issues of their times in the mirror of literature. Among these notable figures is Ali Haider Malik, recognized as a serious, thought-provoking, and creative writer...
Virginia has entered a new chapter in its political history with the swearing-in of Ghazala Hashmi as the state’s Lieutenant Governor on January 17. With this development, she has become the first Indian American to win a statewide office in the Commonwealth and the first Muslim woman to be elected to a statewide position anywhere...
The dust is yet to settle on the streets of Caracas, but on the trading floors of New York, London, and Singapore, the verdict—at least superficially—seems to be one of euphoric relief. The dramatic ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following a swift, unilateral U.S. military operation earlier this week has sent global equities soaring...
HBL has introduced a special offer for the PTA-approved new iPhone 17 series, providing customers with the opportunity to purchase the latest Apple smartphones through easy monthly installments. The offer has drawn attention as it allows users to access premium devices with a relatively low starting monthly payment. Under this newly launched scheme, customers can...
Muhammad Aslam, a father of five daughters, was preparing for what should have been the happiest day of his eldest daughter Ayesha’s life. Wedding arrangements were almost complete, and relatives had gathered at his modest home, sharing excitement and anticipation. The house was alive with chatter, prayers, and the quiet hope that Ayesha’s future would...
In Urdu literature, some names rise beyond being mere creative figures and come to define the intellectual direction of their time. Hamid Qaiser is one such writer who, through fiction, criticism, and reflective prose, has enriched Urdu literature with depth and breadth. He is not only a sensitive writer but also a well-informed reader and...
Climate change has become one of the defining challenges of our time. What was once discussed as a future risk is now the present reality, reshaping weather patterns, damaging ecosystems, and threatening lives across the world. Rising temperatures, extreme floods, prolonged droughts, and deadly heatwaves are no longer isolated events, they are part of a...