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The Smiling Statesman

Pakistan, July 26 -- In the turbulent political landscape of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari stands out as a leader who chose dialogue over division, reconciliation over revenge, and democracy over dictato... Read More


752 Missing, 117 Killed: BYC says Pakistan is silencing Baloch voices with force

Balochistan, July 26 -- The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) released its semi-annual human rights report (January-June 2025) during a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club, highlighting what... Read More


Students warned of cracks minutes before roof collapse that killed 7 in Rajasthan school, but teachers ignored

India, July 26 -- Just minutes before the roof collapse that killed seven children at a government school in Rajasthan's Jhalawar on Friday, students had reportedly warned teachers about visible crack... Read More


'Narendra Modi not a big problem... Met him 2-3 times': Rahul Gandhi

India, July 26 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was 'all show' and 'no substance', saying that the media has given him 'too much importance'. Addres... Read More


Unborn Child's Rights in Islam

Pakistan, July 26 -- Islam recognises the spiritual or divine rights of an unborn child, whose period starts before their parents' marriage and lasts up till their birth. Biological parents are specif... Read More


Drowning in the deluge

Pakistan, July 26 -- Relentless monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Pakistan, claiming at least 234 lives since late June, including 113 children and 42 women, as per the National Disaster Managem... Read More


Children make up half of 266 monsoon deaths in Pakistan

Pakistan, July 26 -- Monsoon rains have caused at least 266 deaths across Pakistan since June 26. Officials report that nearly half of those killed were children. Most deaths happened in Punjab, where... Read More


Budding women innovators vie for honours at KIF 2025

Kochi, July 26 -- Ranging from homemakers to students, the idea pitching competition exclusively for women at the first-ever Kerala Innovation Festival (KIF 2025) today brimmed with their riveting ide... Read More


Welcome Change

Pakistan, July 26 -- For much of the post?9/11 era, Pakistan was cast as a reluctant ally, constantly told to do more even as it endured the heaviest toll of the war on terror-devastated cities, lives... Read More


Gaza's Starvation

Pakistan, July 26 -- The ceasefire track is broken. Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump have both declared that talks with Hamas are futile, claiming the latter "do(es) not want a deal." Their stateme... Read More