ISLAMABAD (AP): The Taliban are restricting Afghan women’s access to work, travel and health care...
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Hezbollah says targeted command center in northern Israel
BEIRUT (AFP): Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said it targeted the Israeli army’s northern...
Drones are hit and miss for Ukrainian soldiers
DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (Reuters): A Ukrainian soldier near the front line looks into video goggles...
Global
China-Kazakhstan rail freight volumes show no sign of abating
BY: Alexander Whiteman BEIJING (The Loadstar): The growth of China-Kazakhstan rail freight volumes...
CENTCOM forces conduct self-defense strike against Houthi
FP Report WASHINGTON DC: On Feb. 13, at approximately 2:35 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command...
Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Ukraine’s military said Wednesday it used naval drones to sink a Russian...
Thousands commemorate 2005 killing of Lebanon ex-PM...
French appeal court cuts Sarkozy’s sentence
India’s Modi extols ‘small government’ credentials at...
South Korean court convicts 3 ex-police officers in...
Turkey under pressure to shut down gold mine after...
Airstrike from Israeli hostage rescue wipes out entire...
Business
Gold rates dip by Rs.1,400 to Rs.213,800 per tola
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.1,400 and was sold at Rs...
PSX witnesses bearish trend, loses 524 points
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend...
Governor SBP inaugurates a Japanese Pottery Exhibition
F.P. Report KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Mr. Jameel Ahmad inaugurated a Japanese...
JS Investments’ inaugurates wealth centre in DHA phase...
2nd Federal & 4th Engineering CAPSTONE EXPO 2024
41st edition of e-Kacheri received various complaints
Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate again to...
Financial markets are jonesing for interest rate cuts...
US growth likely slowed last quarter but still pointed...
Editorial
An ever deepening political division
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan held a press conference in Islamabad along with...
Qatar-EU trembling ties
Belgian Police have arrested four European Parliamentarians on the charges of corruption and...
Newest trend in Pak-Afghan ties
A highly regretful incident occurred on Sunday at the Pak-Afghan Chaman border when Afghan troops...
Pakistan
JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman urges PML-N to sit in opposition
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday said his party has...
Murad Ali Shah emerges as strong contender for Sindh CM
F.P. Report KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Murad Ali Shah has emerged as the strong...
PPP denies Asif Zardari-Marwat contact
F.P. Report KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) denied any communication between former president...
Nawaz isn’t quitting politics, will guide the...
Setback for PTI as Jamaat-e-Islami declines...
Yousuf Raza Gilani will be PPP candidate for NA...
Maryam Nawaz’s cabinet will initially consist of 16...
PML-N spells reasons for Nawaz Sharif not becoming...
LHC grants bail to Pervez Elahi in appointment case
Afghanistan
4 innovative Balkh students build their own vehicle
BALKH (Ariana News): Four innovative high school students in Balkh province are enthusiastically...
World Bank to resume projects in Afghanistan, says Ministry
KABUL (TOLOnews): The Ministry of Finance said that the World Bank will resume around 45 incomplete...
5-year plan to uplift electricity sent to EC
KABUL (TOLOnews): The Ministry of Water and Energy said that it has sent the five-year plan for the...
Entertainment
Star Trek Universe announces musical episode in ‘Strange...
Web Desk Star Trek fans are in for a treat as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds gears up for an...
Gorgeous Armeena Khan spends vacations in UK
KARACHI (Web Desk) : Pakistani celebrities usually spend the summer season in foreign countries...
Indian actress Taapsee Pannu launches NFT platform
Monitoring Desk MUMBAI: Veteran Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu launched her Non-Fungible Token...
Articles
AI regulation battle is only just beginning
Joseph Dana Given the pace of development in artificial intelligence in recent years, it is...
It is time to plan for the aftermath of war
Yossi Mekelberg One of the most difficult challenges for leaders in the midst of a raging war is to...
‘Double Dutch’ poll signals Europe’s changing political mood
Andrew Hammond The phrase “double Dutch” is sometimes defined as language that is unintelligible...
Israel’s war on Gaza puts journalists in peril
Gaza war exposes Western media’s selective storytelling
Health institutions must demand an end to Israel’s...
Resolving Hong Kong conundrum key to US-China APEC...
What to know ahead of third Republican Presidential...
Stalemate in Ukraine is hesitant West’s fault
Arts & Literature
Dramatic Flora and Fauna emerge from Maude White’s exquisitely...
Web Desk Created from single pieces of paper, Maude White’s sculptures (previously) reveal the...
From 2022’s bests to 2023’s most exciting art world...
Zeynep Dogan ISTANBUL: Here we present the most notable events and artists from 2022 and the events...
Nighttime Reveals the Inner Vitality of Reskate’s Dynamic Glow...
Web Desk By day, Reskate Studio’s bold, deceptively simple murals outline the forms of rope, a...
Sports
M Yousuf wants U19 cricketers play aggressive cricket of 1990s
F.P. Report LAHORE: Head Coach Pakistan U19 Men’s cricket team Mohammad Yousuf has said that he...
Dominant Nadal rolls into Brisbane quarters on comeback
BRISBANE (AFP): Rafael Nadal said every day was an adventure as his comeback from injury gathered...
India level series with thrilling seven-wicket victory over...
Monitoring Desk Newlands, South Africa: Despite a remarkable century by Aiden Markram, India...
Paris hotels triple prices for Olympics opening night...
Umpires not to check caught behind while reviewing...
Dhananjaya replaces Dimuth as Sri Lanka’s Test...
Naeel Qureshi beats Saqib in a thriller to face Aqeel...
Pakistan T20I squad set to depart for Auckland later...
Pakistan fight back from 96-5 to 313 to frustrate...
Technology
Google’s AI to power virtual travel agent from Priceline
NEW YORK (Reuters): Want a New York hotel near a Christmas market, a vegan restaurant, or another...
Taiwanese chip giant says industry could have ‘stabilising’...
HSINCHU (AFP): Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Tuesday its production of ever-smaller...
Apple challenges Meta with augmented reality headset Vision Pro
Monitoring Desk NEW YORK: Apple recently made a big move into the world of virtual reality by...
US fines Microsoft $20 million over child data...
Chinese quants redouble AI bets amid ChatGPT frenzy
Money stored in payment apps could be vulnerable...
WhatsApp users will soon be able to link existing...
Twitter executive responsible for content safety...
Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset...
Health
Mental health mobile app, helpline launched in Pakistan
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: In a bid to address the issues related to mental health, Prime Minister...
Study claims snoring can damage brain
Monitoring Desk LONDON: Snoring can damage your brain, Mail Online reported citing researchers...
France launches first order for bird flu vaccines
PARIS (Reuters): France has launched a tender for 80 million doses of bird flu vaccines in order to...
News in Picture
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi conferring the Pakistan Civil...
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi conferring the Pakistan Civil...
“Today’s Cartoon”
Travel
Herat residents urged preservation of historic sites
HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Some residents of western Herat province have said that most of historic...
China resumes issuing visas for Japanese citizens
TOKYO (AFP): The Chinese embassy in Tokyo announced Sunday that it would resume issuing visas to...
Emirates cancels flight
NEW ZEALAND (Agencies): A number of Emirates’ flights from Dubai to Auckland have been disrupted as...
UK airline Flybe ceases trading, cancels all flights
EU dangles visa threat over Pakistan for refusing to...
US Embassy expands interview waiver eligibility for...
Sindh govt to start Pink bus service from February 1...
Air tickets, hotel bookings during Chinese New Year...
Strike over pay at Berlin airport grounds all flights ...
Kids Corner
Good attendance: listen, understand, empathise and support
F.P. Report LONDON: A new report by Ofsted finds that schools that improve pupil attendance from a...
USDA Helps Schools Build Back Better, Issues Transitional...
F.P. Report WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced updates to the...
Amid scrambles for teachers, some fear worse shortages ahead
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP): As schools scramble to find enough substitute teachers to keep classrooms...
7 schools closed in Kohat due to Corona cases
US considers authorization of first COVID-19 vaccine...
Around 1 in 10 children starting school at risk of...
Eight educational institutions in City closed due to...
Punjab notifies extension in schools’ staggered...
NCOC decides to extend curbs on schools till mid Feb
Food
What we are eating today: loaded
Ameera Abid This restaurant serves up steakhouse and diner staples like burgers, sandwiches, and...
50 of the best street foods in Asia
(CNN) : Bubbling cauldrons of noodle soup, flaky flatbreads, kaleidoscopic desserts — when it...
Simple Asiri dishes make an impact on the world
Web Desk JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabia’s Asir region is not only beautiful, with lush, green mountains...
Islamabad Food Authority to be made functional again
Prawn toast, cheesy crackers and fritters: Yotam...
Sardines on toast, grilled pork chop, apple tarts –...
Türkiye’s takeaway breakfasts: Pastries for on the go
11 Woodfire in Dubai: what to expect at the Michelin...
Seven delicious street foods from across seven-hilled...
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Typhoon Mawar set for direct hit on Guam
LOS ANGELES (AFP): Typhoon Mawar was expected Wednesday to bring catastrophic winds directly to...
Air pollution
Gullalai Pollution occur when amount of any substance or any form of energy is put into the...
UN appeals for $333 million for Cyclone Mocha relief in Myanmar
YANGON (AFP): The United Nations launched on Tuesday an appeal for $333 million in emergency...