Throughout the ages, sages, empathetic individuals and characters who emerged in different times and advocated for positive change have often been idolised and held in high esteem for their selflessness, implied openness to scrutiny, and impact on people’s lives. The same holds, though with frequent letdowns, disillusionments and betrayals in our part of the world […]
On May 11, just hours before Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander was released by Hamas, the nation of Gaza was celebrating news of a nearing ceasefire. Soon after Edan was received by his family, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that his country is “on the eve of a forceful entry to Gaza”. While international […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his rejection of a joint Israeli-US plan to bypass the United Nations in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that such efforts must adhere strictly to international law and humanitarian principles. Speaking at the Arab League summit in Baghdad on Saturday, Guterres declared, “The UN will not participate in […]
Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir reached the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to watch the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X match on Saturday, as the tournament resumed following a brief pause due to the confrontation with India. Players and officials paid strong tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces before the match began between Karachi […]
At least 54 people have been killed across Gaza since dawn on Saturday amid intense Israeli bombardment, with 26 of the fatalities reported in the northern region of the enclave, according to local health authorities. Among the dead were four children whose bodies were pulled from the rubble following a strike in Jabalia. The latest […]