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Democracy, relevance and survival: our delicate balancing act
Pakistan's political history is often narrated through the lens of instability. From its earliest years, the country has struggled to develop organic democratic institutions that function with continuity and autonomy to develop a fully functioning democracy. Repeated interruptions by non-democratic forces prevented the political system from evolving in a stable and uninterrupted manner. Consequently, the political system that exists today appears imperfect, constrained and frequently co...
Attention is at tension
Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity. Simone Weil The casualty reckoned to be the most destructive to human-to-human interactions – particularly social and familial – is the vacant attention one offers to the other person, though physically present face-to-face; and it is caused in present times by our addiction to the digital rectangle. It is to snub a person involved in a dialogue with you when you glue your eyes to your mobile phone screen and consta...
Bahadur Shah Zafar - a crown of ashes
Kitna hai bad-naseeb Zafar dafn ke liye Do gaz zameen bhi na mili ku-e-yaar mein Few couplets in Urdu poetry carry the weight of history as powerfully as these lines of Bahadur Shah Zafar. They read almost like a self-written epitaph. In them speaks not merely a grieving poet but the last sovereign of the Mughal Empire, a man who watched the world of his ancestors collapse before his eyes and who, in the end, could not claim even two yards of soil in the city he loved. Within this...
Half a million dog bites
Institutional indifference often hides behind anecdotes and news pieces that are forgotten soon after they are relayed. But statistics are able to pinpoint the magnanimity of governmental neglect. A figure recently submitted to the Lahore High Court does just that: between January 2024 and March 2026, Punjab has recorded 514,589 cases of dog bite. That is half a million people bitten in a single province over roughly two years. To contextualise what that number means, think of it in this w...
Taxing YouTubers
The FBR's latest formula to tax YouTubers, based on number of views secured, may be one of the most incoherent bits of rulemaking in the tax collector's history. The proposed policy sets taxes as high as 66% on certain overseas Pakistani content creators, all because of the unawareness of the fact that YouTube does not pay content creators a flat rate. Incomes can vary massively, with most content only making as little as $1 per 1,000 views, while the highest rates, which are rarely...
ADR: the way to go
In a country where judicial stalemate is the order of the day, and where litigations move at a snail's pace, an alternate mechanism for dispensation of justice is inevitable. Former puisne judge, Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has pointed out a perfect way out to address this enigma. He rightly believes that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the way to go, and all efforts must be made in a lawful circumference to introduce this erstwhile convention as the modus operandi in facilitating spe...
دونالد ترامپ: میتوانیم تا دوشنبه با تهران به توافق برسیم
دونالد ترامپ در گفتوگو با فاکسنیوز گفت معتقد است تا روز دوشنبه میتواند با ایران به توافق برسد و تهران در حال مذاکره است. او افزود در صورت عدم توافق، ممکن است نفت ایران را در اختیار بگیرد و مذاکرهکنندگان ایرانی «مصونیت محدودی» دریافت کردهاند.
Trump again threatens Iran's infrastructure ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline
Iran warAhead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline, Trump threatens Iran's energy infrastructureIn a post on Truth Social, the president used expletives to refer to Iran's leadership, threatening strikes on Tuesday after a series of past threats and extended deadlines.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTim Kaine calls on Trump to 'dial back the rhetoric' after US jet is downed in Iran: Full interview13:03Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NB...
UK has detained 76 ‘age-disputed’ children under one in, one out scheme
Concerns raised over minors placed in adult detention centres since removals began under scheme in SeptemberMore than 70 children from various conflict zones whose ages were disputed by the Home Office have been held in detention centres in the UK in preparation for forced removal to France under the government’s “one in, one out” scheme, research shows.The one in, one out initiative means each small boat arrival can be forcibly returned to France in exchange for another person – who has not att...
Archaeologists uncover mysterious Christian artifact near waters tied to Jesus' ministry: 'No known parallel'
Archaeologists have uncovered a one-of-a-kind artifact near the Sea of Galilee that may reveal new details about how early Christians practiced baptism.The 1,400-year-old artifact was recently found in the ancient city of Hippos, a prominent bishop's seat during the Byzantine era, according to a March 30 press release shared with Fox News Digital.The city was once the only Christian city around the Sea of Galilee, controlling territory associated with Jesus' ministry.LEGENDARY CAPTAIN WHO INSPIR...
South Carolina vs. UCLA live updates: Women’s March Madness 2026 national championship game predictions, odds and latest
Hello, college basketball fans. Welcome to our live coverage of the women’s NCAA Tournament.The final game of the women's college basketball season is upon us as UCLA and South Carolina face off for the ultimate prize in the sport.We’ll have it all covered on The Athletic today as the field is unveiled.
Signs of compassion from a deaf first-grader's classmates
Seven-year-old Ben O'Reilly is deaf and has other special needs. The only deaf student at Campton Elementary, in Campton, New Hampshire, Ben felt isolated, until an act of kindness from his classmates marked a transformation that spread through the entire school. Steve Hartman reports.
China reveals military capabilities in new space solar power plant design
A senior Chinese scientist has outlined the potential military applications of space-based solar power technology, offering a rare glimpse into how energy beamed from orbit could also support surveillance and electronic warfare. Duan Baoyan, a leading architect of China’s “Zhuri” space solar power initiative, wrote in a paper published in Scientia Sinica Informationis last month, that his team had revamped the design of the giant orbital infrastructure. In addition to energy transmission, the...
'I welcomed my twins at 51 - people think I'm their gran but I don't care'
EXCLUSIVE: 'I welcomed my twins at 51 - people think I'm their gran but I don't care'As more women than ever welcome babies over the age of 40, mum-of-two Caroline Morgan, who gave birth to her twins at 51, has shared her story of refusing to let her age limit herCommentsLifestyleJulia Banim Audience Writer15:00, 05 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesCaroline Morgan always knew she wanted to be a mum(Image: Paul David Drabble)The moment she fell in love, Caroline Morgan naturally started t...
In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants
Physical AI is emerging as one of the next major industrial battlegrounds, with Japan’s push driven more by necessity than anything else. With workforces shrinking and pressure mounting to sustain productivity, companies are increasingly deploying AI-powered robots across factories, warehouses, and critical infrastructure. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in March 2026 that it aims to build a domestic physical AI sector and capture a 30% share of the global market by 2040. Th...
How archaeology turns political in the West Bank
Archaeologists, residents and government officials talk about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts in Israel and the West Bank also serves to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
OPEC+ Plans Symbolic Oil Quota Hike for May
Bloomberg News Equities Reporter Natalia Kniazhevich joins Joe Mathieu and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the latest impact the war in Iran is having on the energy markets. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
Anwar Gargash praises Bahrain’s resilience in face of Iranian aggression
Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, paid rich tribute to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s resilience and unity in the face of what he described as blatant Iranian aggression, underscoring GCC’s solidarity at a time of heightened regional tensions.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. In a post on his X account, Dr Gargash said: “At a moment when the region faces the treachery of blatant Iranian aggression, I can only...
How archaeology turns political in the West Bank
In the Judean desert, a complex past is being unearthed into a complicated present. Correspondent Seth Doane journeys to Israel and the West Bank, talking with archaeologists, residents and government officials about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts is also serving to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
Prince Louis' adorable moment with grandpa King Charles spotted at Easter service
Prince Louis' adorable moment with grandpa King Charles spotted at Easter serviceAs the Royal Family watched as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived for the traditional Easter Sunday church service, the monarch shared an adorable moment with grandson Prince LouisNewsJennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor14:52, 05 Apr 2026Royals arrive for Easter Sunday service St George's Chapel Prince Louis shared an adorable moment with grandpa King Charles at the Royal Family's annual Easter Sun...