Pakistan

Gilligan's latest drama explores heroism and human choice

'Funny Girl' alum steps back into the theatre of her youth to headline 'Chess'

Ayaz Samoo lifts the lid on how male stars are joining the cosmetic trend once reserved for women

The agenda for the upcoming session of the Senate has been released, with the upper house scheduled to meet tomorrow, Monday, at 11:30 am.

A new wave of road closures is set to cripple Karachi once again, as after the much-delayed Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project turned major arteries into construction zones, the Karachi Water and Sewerage System Improvement Project (KWSSIP) is bringing fresh digging, roadblocks and traffic congestion to one of the city’s busiest corridors — University Road. According to officials, a section of University Road between Nipa Chowrangi and Federal Urdu University will remain closed from November 10 to December 30. “The closure is necessary for laying new 96-inch and 72-inch pipelines as part of the K-IV augmentation plan,” said a senior official. “This stretch, which is roughly 2.7 kilometres long, will form part of a new network that’s crucial for improving the city’s water supply.” However, for millions of daily commuters, the Red Line BRT’s construction already brought endless congestion, dust, and frustration to residents of Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Gulistan-i-Johar and adjoining areas. The first phase of the n...

The visas of foreigners seeking residence in the US face the possibility of rejection if the applicants have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, according to US-based news outlet KFF Health News. The publication reported this on Thursday, citing a new directive from the Trump administration. According to the outlet, this new directive was outlined in a cable issued by the US State Department to embassy and consular officials. It “directs visa officers to deem applicants ineligible to enter the US for several new reasons, including age or the likelihood they might rely on public benefits”, KFF reported. “The guidance says that such people could become a ‘public charge’ — a potential drain on US resources — because of their health issues or age,” the report said. “You must consider an applicant’s health,” the cable read, according to KFF. It added: “Certain medical conditions — including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic disea...

Province records 727 new cases in 24 hours; overall tally reaches 12,284 this year

Denounce ethnic politics on road accidents, call for unity in demand for better roads, traffic law enforcement

Day-10 of World Culture Festival 2025 sees vibrant mix of theatre, film and dance

Quaint rural town moved with grief; home minister seeks report from district police chief

Larkana Range DIG tells media 176 bandits shot dead in last two years

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FIA books 10 officials for shielding foreign-run scam call centres in Pindi

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Projects aim to modernise pipelines and ensure clean drinking water

Vibrant showcase of arts, crafts and folk music draws crowds

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Tandoors reopen, then shut again as authorities launch crackdown

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