A leaked medical report has triggered renewed scrutiny over Algerian Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif, allegedly identifying her as biologically male. The report, said to originate from a New Delhi laboratory, reignites the debate around eligibility in women’s sport, particularly in high-impact disciplines such as boxing. The document, reportedly dated March 2023, claims Khelif possesses […]
Pakistan’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose 3.46% in May 2025 compared to the same month a year earlier, data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed on Monday. However, on a month-to-month basis, the national CPI declined by 0.17% compared to April 2025. The CPI is based on the 2015–16 base year and […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) can summon the prime minister if local bodies’ elections are not held in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja on Monday. “Barring Punjab, all provinces have held the LB elections,” he further said, adding that it would be embarrassing for Punjab if […]
Veteran politician and PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has urged his party leaders to actively highlight the role of Pakistan’s armed forces in their political programs, stressing that the military remains a cornerstone of national unity, defence, and resilience. He was addressing senior party leaders on Monday during an important huddle attended by Dr Muhammad […]
Marc Maron’s podcast, WTF With Marc Maron, considered to be a trailblazer and one of the early shows to popularize the format, is set to end this fall after more than 15 years and nearly 2,000 episodes since its 2009 debut. The podcast, which has been a major influence in the audio series boom, announced its […]
Pakistan has sent two high-level delegations abroad to present its stance on recent tensions with India, the Foreign Office said Monday. A senior delegation comprising three former foreign ministers, ex-diplomats, senators, and a serving minister arrived in New York to begin a diplomatic campaign across key capitals including Washington DC, London, and Brussels. PPP Chairperson Bilawal […]
Netflix has officially announced that Season 2 of its hit romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This will premiere globally on October 23, 2025. The announcement came during an Emmys FYC event celebrating the show’s first season. Inspired by the real-life story of creator Erin Foster, Season 1 followed an unlikely romance between Joanne (Kristen Bell), […]
In a major move underscoring its ambition to lead in rare diseases and immunology, French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced its plan to acquire US-based Blueprint Medicines for up to $9.5 billion. The deal was announced by a press release on Sanofi’s website. It is the largest by a European healthcare company this year and will see […]
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted early morning on June 2 in a dramatic display of volcanic force that sent plumes of ash into the Sicilian sky and tourists fleeing the site in panic. The eruption began overnight and intensified into what scientists described as a Strombolian event — characterised by explosive bursts of […]
Young people from Generation Z are increasingly turning to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots as affordable, on-demand alternatives to traditional talk therapy. Users praise the AI’s availability, non-judgmental responses, and lower cost compared to licensed therapists, with some claiming the chatbot has helped them more than years of conventional treatment. However, licensed mental health professionals […]