Pakistan Railways on Wednesday announced a significant fare reduction for passengers during the upcoming Eidul Azha holidays. The rail service will offer a 20% discount on fares for all trains under its management across all travel classes. This discount will be applicable specifically on the first three days of Eid. However, the railway administration clarifies […]
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council demand on Wednesday for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in Gaza and unhindered aid access across the enclave. “The United States has been clear we would not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas and does not call for […]
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and his wife Kayla Reid are officially ending their marriage after seven years. Kayla confirmed the news via Instagram on Wednesday, June 4, revealing she filed for divorce earlier this year after careful reflection. “Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,” […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump on Wednesday that he would have to respond to high-profile Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s nuclear-capable bomber fleet and a deadly bridge bombing that Moscow blamed on Kyiv. The war in Ukraine is intensifying after nearly four months of cajoling and threats to both Moscow and Kyiv from Trump, who says […]
South Asia, with its intertwined histories and complex relationships, remains one of the most volatile regions in the world. The 1974 Delhi Agreement, signed between Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, was envisioned as a step towards lasting reconciliation, one that would help the nations move beyond historical grievances and forge a path toward cooperation. However, decades […]
We continue to discuss various aspects of the recent Indo-Pakistan military standoff. Third, deterrence per se. More than a billion lives escaped Modi’s madness in a closer than ever nuclear Armageddon. Besides the conventional side of warfare, the more dangerous ‘nuclear parity’ still overhangs South Asia perilously. With deterrence in ‘conventional terms re-established’, one hopes […]