Swiss authorities admitted Tuesday that fire safety inspections had not been carried out for the past five years at a bar where 40 people died in a New Year blaze. The bar owners, who are facing negligent manslaughter charges, meanwhile said they were “overwhelmed with grief”, and would not seek to “evade” their responsibilities. The […]
Iranian security forces fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators at the Tehran bazaar on Tuesday, as an NGO said more than two dozen people had been killed in a crackdown on the most significant protests to hit the Islamic republic in three years. The protests were triggered by anger over the rising cost of living, […]
Céline Dion is making a bold move into the world of TikTok and she’s doing it with her trademark humour. The legendary singer revealed that she’s joining the popular short-form video platform because, in her own words, she wants to be “cool.” The announcement quickly caught the attention of fans and social media users, many […]
The ‘Rastah’ streetwear brand has become one of Pakistan’s most famous fashion houses and has appeared in the wardrobes of global celebrities and risen rapidly with its unique blend of ‘desi’ craft and Western-type aesthetics. Its founder, Zain Ahmed, took the new year as an opportunity to talk about the brand’s rapid growth in 2025 […]
Bushra Ansari has had enough of what she calls ‘cheap pages’ employing ‘cheap tactics’ and using her pictures to run fake accounts and impersonating her while asking the public for money in the name of charity. She has, therefore, taken to Instagram to issue a stern warning and a rant. Ansari has posted a video […]
Amazon Prime Video has officially unveiled key cast members for its upcoming Tomb Raider TV series, a live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise that will star Sophie Turner as the legendary adventurer Lara Croft. The newly announced ensemble brings together veteran actors and rising talents in roles both familiar and entirely new, expanding […]
Late-night hosts Jon Stewart and Seth Meyers took aim at President Donald Trump’s controversial military action in Venezuela, sharply criticizing the administration’s motives and messaging after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces. Their commentary reflects growing fatigue and skepticism over the operation, which has stirred intense public debate. On The Daily Show, Stewart […]
Pakistan enters a new year carrying the institutional imprint of 2025 — strategic vibrancy, diplomatic relevance, but institutional decay and trust deficit. Year 2025 was not a year of dramatic rupture, nor one of decisive renewal. Rather, it consolidated a governing logic that has become increasingly familiar — effective in imposing order, less successful in building trust. […]
Constitutions endure not because they are endlessly amended, but because they draw clear lines between power and restraint. The 27th Constitutional Amendment crosses those lines. Amnesty International’s warning — that the amendment constitutes a sustained assault on judicial independence and the right to a fair trial — should therefore be taken with the seriousness it deserves. The […]