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Falak Shabir faces criticism after calling for dress code restrictions in public places
June 6, 2026
Pakistani singer Falak Shabir has come under criticism on social media after calling for restrictions on wearing short clothing in public places, sparking debate…

Long-term air pollution exposure may weaken memory and cognitive function, study finds
June 6, 2026
A new study has found that prolonged exposure to air pollution may negatively affect the human brain, particularly memory-related functions. Researchers reported that people…

Questions Raised Over Zero Smartwatch Accuracy and Customer Support
June 5, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Concerns have emerged regarding the accuracy of fitness tracking in Zero smartwatches, with reports suggesting that some devices may be recording significantly fewer…

Woman dies after fall at Mall of IMARAT in Islamabad
June 5, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A woman died after falling from an upper floor of the Mall of IMARAT in Islamabad on Thursday, according to information circulating on…

The Reconfiguration of Power in the Middle East: War, Diplomacy, and the Emergence of a New Strategic Equilibrium
June 5, 2026
The contemporary Middle East once again finds itself poised at a moment of profound historical consequence, wherein military confrontation, diplomatic maneuvering, and the competing…

The Rot in North Nazimabad—How Long Will Karachi Breathe Trash?
June 5, 2026
A disturbing video recently surfaced on social media, capturing a sight that hits particularly hard for anyone who has witnessed this city’s transformation: massive,…

The Price of Unchecked Indulgence
June 5, 2026
Among the many pearls of wisdom inherited from previous generations, few are as profound as the saying that a child should be fed with…

Pakistan faces heatwaves
June 5, 2026
World Environment Day arrives at a time when the planet is sliding deeper into climatic uncertainty. Global temperature records are being broken with alarming…

Iran, Russia Deepen Strategic Ties With $25 Billion Nuclear Partnership
June 5, 2026
TEHRAN: Iran and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $25 billion aimed at expanding cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, deepening…