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Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi presents English Only comedy-drama in SOVAPA Alumni Series
August 18, 2026

Arts Council Karachi Stages ‘English Only’

KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi presented the comedy-drama English Only as part of its ongoing School of Visual and Performing Arts (SOVAPA) Alumni Series. The production,…

Fenugreek seeds used in traditional hair care for scalp and hair health

Want Healthier, Fuller-Looking Hair?

August 18, 2026

Fenugreek seeds, commonly known as methi dana, are widely used in South Asian kitchens and are also a popular ingredient in traditional hair-care routines.…

Assam Tightens Rules for Government Employees

Assam Tightens Rules for Government Employees

August 18, 2026

GUWAHATI: Government employees in India’s Assam state are facing stricter measures concerning family responsibilities and polygamy, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing action…

Eight-foot Indian rat snake rescued from Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat residence in Mumbai

8-Foot Snake Found at Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat

August 18, 2026

MUMBAI: An unexpected visitor caused a stir at Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, after an approximately eight-foot-long snake was spotted…

Renowned journalist Syed Zigham-ul-Talaf receives a special shield from Attock administration for his public-interest journalism and services.

Journalist Syed Zigham-ul-Talaf Honoured

August 18, 2026

The District Administration Attock has honoured renowned journalist Syed Zigham-ul-Talaf with a special shield in recognition of his contributions to journalism, public-interest reporting and…

Nigerian author Jerry Falade loses major book deal amid AI authorship controversy

$2.4M Book Deal Collapses Over AI Questions

August 18, 2026

A highly anticipated debut crime novel by Nigerian writer Jerry Adedayo Falade has lost a major publishing deal after questions emerged over whether artificial…

Rs13,000 WhatsApp Prize Scam Alert

Rs13,000 WhatsApp Prize Scam Alert

August 18, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has warned citizens about a fraudulent campaign circulating through SMS and WhatsApp messages that falsely…

Shabnam Says She Misses Pakistan

Shabnam Says She Misses Pakistan

August 18, 2026

Legendary film actress Shabnam has spoken fondly about Pakistan, saying she continues to miss the country where she received immense love and appreciation throughout…

A family discovered a remarkably preserved Megalodon shark tooth while searching for seashells on a New Jersey beach.

Child Finds Ancient Megalodon Tooth

August 18, 2026

A family visiting a beach in the US state of New Jersey made an extraordinary prehistoric discovery when they found a fossilised tooth believed…

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