This piece seeks to expose a key contradiction between form and substance — between aspiration, machinations, desperation, incompetence, and incoherence — evident among our eastern neighbours, and is not polemical. Recent events have thrown these elements and contradictions into sharp relief, necessitating a deep dive into their mindset and increasingly radicalised diaspora. We also see how a […]
Amidst the intricate tapestry of Chinese intellectual and academic circles, a distinct sense of pride permeates the nation’s achievements. The recent, albeit perilous, Indo-Pak confrontation (May 7-10) serves as a catalyst for this sentiment. As the ongoing war of information and propaganda intensifies, Chinese intellectuals eagerly celebrate the groundbreaking milestones achieved through their technological advancements, […]
In Punjab, the Provincial Ombudsperson, the Women Protection Authority, and the Department of Women Development are tasked with handling cases of harassment. While all three departments claim to protect the rights of women in the province, the resultant bureaucratic maze enervates victims seeking justice. Asiya Ashraf, a victim of workplace harassment, revealed that as a […]
The US State Department ordered all its consular missions overseas to begin additional vetting of visa applicants looking to travel to Harvard University for any purpose, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Friday, in a move that significantly expands President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the academic institution. In a cable dated May […]
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday convicted and sentenced 11 accused to various jail terms and fines in cases related to the violence on May 9, 2023, over charges of attacking the Ramna police station, attacking policemen, setting properties on fire, and spreading terrorism. The convicted men include Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) member of […]
A group of 20 to 30 terrorists affiliated with the Indian-sponsored group Fitna al-Hindustan stormed into the busy market area of Surab, Balochistan on Friday. The attackers targeted soft targets, including banks, markets, and civilians, notably women and children from the local Baloch community, the provincial government’s spokesperson said. During the assault, Revenue ADC Hidayatullah Balidi, […]
Ariana Grande has been confirmed to star opposite Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in Universal Pictures’ upcoming film, Meet the Parents 4. This announcement marks Grande’s next major acting role following her Academy Award-nominated performance as Glinda in Wicked. The Meet the Parents franchise, which includes the original 2000 film and its sequels Meet […]
Trade negotiations between the United States and China have stalled, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, less than three weeks after the two countries agreed to a temporary truce in their ongoing trade war. A deal was reached earlier this month, following talks in Switzerland, which saw both nations agree to reduce tariffs […]
Antony Starr, who portrays the supervillain Homelander in The Boys, recently expressed surprise at how some fans glorify the character, calling the reaction “surreal.” Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Starr revealed he and the cast had to push back on social media after noticing that fans were idolizing the ultra-violent and authoritarian supe. “We had a […]
Supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid have publicly confirmed the existence of their 23-year-old half-sister, Aydan Nix, describing her as a “beautiful and unexpected addition” to their family. The younger sibling, who graduated from Manhattan’s Parsons School of Design earlier this month, was introduced to the public in a statement shared Thursday. According to the Daily […]