Outside a classroom block, the air carries the usual rhythm of a campus—footsteps, scattered conversations, the distant ring of a bell marking time no one seems to fully follow. But in one corner, attention narrows. A sleek, small device is passed between a group of students. There is no urgency, no secrecy, just routine familiarity....
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a tense phone call. Trump expressed strong frustration over Israel’s ongoing military actions in Lebanon, which are disrupting American efforts to finalize a peace agreement with Iran. During an appearance on the “Pod Force One” podcast, Trump was...
The Middle East has once again reached a critical juncture in global politics, where power, strategy, and psychological pressure have become so deeply intertwined that distinguishing between reality and constructed narratives is increasingly difficult. The decision by Donald Trump to grant aggressive operational authority to the United States Navy in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside...
In the history of the corporate world, there are moments when events transcend routine business decisions and instead expose the deeper layers of human psychology, family dynamics, and the complex nature of leadership. The conflict between Abigail Johnson and her father Edward Johnson III stands as one such compelling narrative one that not only unsettled...
Tanker drivers across Pakistan say they are facing unusually long waits at fuel depots, raising concerns about a possible fuel shortage in the country. Dozens of oil tankers were seen parked along roads near depots in the Lahore region as drivers waited for petrol supplies that have reportedly not arrived for several days. One driver,...
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi has announced a subsidy of Rs 2,200 for all registered motorcycle riders in the province to ease the burden of rising petrol prices. Addressing a press conference alongside Special Assistant on Information Shafee Jan and Finance Advisor Mazmal Aslam, Afridi criticized the federal government for imposing what he...
ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the National Lobbying Delegation for Minority Rights has called on the government to take urgent steps to protect the rights of women belonging to religious minority communities in Pakistan. In a statement issued on Sunday, Haroon Sarab Diyal, Focal Person of the delegation, highlighted the challenges faced...
Islamabad has signaled its support to Saudi Arabia while maintaining caution with Iran, following Iranian drone and missile strikes on the Kingdom. Military consultations between Pakistan’s top leadership and Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman highlighted the delicate balance Islamabad seeks to maintain amid the escalating Gulf crisis. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement after...
Quetta: Pakistan’s security forces killed 15 terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Harnai and Basima districts, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. In a statement released on Saturday, the military’s media wing said the operations targeted militants linked to Indian-backed terrorist networks. According to the ISPR, an intelligence-based operation was conducted in...
This tribute is written in memory of my father, Chaudhry Fazal Muhammad, whose life was defined by quiet and sustained service to others. Over several decades, he worked selflessly for the welfare of the people of the Seraiki belt, with a particular focus on combating tuberculosis in one of Pakistan’s most deprived regions. He passed...