Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply as Iran warned the United States that any military attack would prompt retaliation against Israel and American military bases across the region. The warning comes amid Washington’s increasingly vocal support for anti-government protests spreading across the Islamic Republic. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told lawmakers on...
In the heart of Shakarparian, one of Islamabad’s oldest green spaces, the calm of the morning was shattered. Instead of birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves, there was a frantic roar, chainsaws cutting through century,old branches. High above, a Golden Oriole flitted in panic. On the forest floor, wild boars and jackals ran across...
Famous YouTuber Rajab Butt’s social media presence has vanished, with his accounts, including YouTube and Instagram, no longer accessible. The removal occurred a day after Butt publicly addressed the ongoing divorce speculations with his wife, Eman. At this moment, it is unclear whether the accounts were voluntarily deleted by Rajab Butt or removed by the...
Mental health and emotional wellbeing are influenced by many aspects of daily life, including sleep patterns, work pressures, relationships, and social surroundings. Recently, nutrition has also emerged as a major factor in regulating emotions. What we eat can have a direct impact on our brain chemistry, hormone balance, and the body’s ability to handle stress....
If there is one foreign policy in Pakistan’s history that has come to symbolise chronic failure, contradiction and bloodshed, it is the country’s policy towards Afghanistan. This tragedy has not remained confined to the streets of Kabul or Kandahar alone; its repercussions have shaken Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad alike. The central question is...
US President Donald Trump on Friday continued to make a case for deserving the Nobel Peace Prize, once again highlighting his role in ending the Pakistan-India conflict in May 2025. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with oil and gas executives at the White House in Washington, Trump was questioned about Venezuelan opposition leader María...
Lahore: Police have issued a stern warning to citizens, cautioning that purchasing second-hand mobile phones from online platforms or unregistered sellers may lead to fraud, as recent data reveals a shocking number of people unknowingly used stolen devices over the past seven years. According to records from the Punjab Police Mobile Tracking Unit, over 35,000...
Beijing: The Chinese Embassy has issued an urgent advisory calling on its citizens and companies near the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border to evacuate immediately due to a worsening security situation. In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy described the security environment in the border region as “complex and severe.” It highlighted a series of attacks on...
Pakistan is a land of contrasts and hidden treasures, where every corner tells a story of breathtaking beauty. From towering snowy peaks to golden desert sands, from tranquil alpine lakes to turquoise coastal waters, the country offers travelers a journey like no other. The northern areas of Pakistan are truly spellbinding. Hunza Valley, with its...
On 8 December 2025, the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Water Development Outlook 2025 stripped away any remaining ambiguity. More than 80% of Pakistanis lack access to safe drinking water. Per-capita availability has fallen to around 1,100 cubic metres, well into scarcity territory. Unregulated groundwater extraction is not only depleting aquifers but spreading arsenic contamination across...