Photographs shared with Pakistan’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO in Paris have raised serious concerns about restoration work carried out by the Punjab archaeology department at Mohra Moradu and Sirkap, two of the most significant sites within the Taxila World Heritage complex. Original walls have allegedly been demolished, new construction carried out in their place, structural […]
When the Academy Awards ended, The Voice of Hind Rajab did not win. But that outcome, while symbolically significant, is ultimately beside the point. Long before the Oscars ceremony began, a five-year-old girl’s voice from Gaza had already broken through the fog of geopolitics, forcing itself into global consciousness in a way few films – […]
In Pakistan, climate awareness has largely come to resemble a public relations exercise rather than a serious attempt at social transformation. Government departments and private or civil society organisations regularly organise walks, seminars, panel discussions and debates under the banner of green awakening. These activities are often well-photographed, well-attended and well-publicised. What they are rarely […]
In another example of the problems plaguing our education system, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has had to warn the public about 10 universities that are offering postgraduate medical programmes without mandatory accreditation. The list includes public universities, which raises further concern, as public universities should not be trying to make a quick […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), till around midday, has witnessed a slow trading session. The benchmark KSE-100 Index stood at 153,386.60, reflecting a gain of 478.64 points or 0.31% from the previous close of 152,907.96. The index touched a high of 153,660.88 and a low of 151,457.94 during the session, with traded volume reaching over […]
The misleading claim that Pakistan forcibly occupied Kalat and Balochistan continues to circulate, often used to distort history and fuel grievances. A detailed review, however, shows that Kalat’s accession in March 1948 followed the legal framework of Partition and was not an act of occupation. Kalat, like hundreds of other princely states under British paramountcy, […]
Punjabi actress Deedar recently premiered on Eid special Suno To Sahi hosted by Hina Niazi where she accused Pakistani star Resham of destroying homes. Deedar expressed her opinion on Resham, accusing her of destroying many homes and lives. “Negatively, Resham is a very good actress; she has destroyed many homes and lives”, she said. When […]
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “does not know how to win in any arena,” criticising the government’s handling of military operations in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, according to Israeli media. “The current government’s political leadership is obstructing the army’s ability to achieve victory across multiple fronts,” Bennett […]
A westerly wave is continuing to affect most parts of the country, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms and rain of light to moderate intensity across several districts of Sindh on Saturday. According to an advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday, the weather system is expected to bring thunderstorms with […]