Mahira Khan’s spectacular debut at Cannes Film Festival

News Desk | Pakistani actress Mahira Khan dazzled in dark blue dress as she marked her debut appearance at the 71st red carpet of the...

Russia seeks mediator role between Israel and Iran

AFP | Following Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria, Russia has positioned itself as a mediator between the Middle Eastern rivals as it has...

‘Stop the Attack on Gaza’: Lebanese star protest at Cannes Film Festival 

News Desk | During her first walk at the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet, the Lebanese actress Manal Issa protested the indiscriminate killings of Palestinians...

China & India strive to make peace: hold summit after border row

AFP | Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to repair strained ties at a summit on Friday after an...

Will Nawaz’s anti-state stance lead to his political suicide?

Aisha Saeed | On a cold November day of 2008, the Indian city of Mumbai echoed with bullet shots and blasts. The tragic ordeal lasted...

Pakistan’s maritime security

Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal | The Indian Ocean Region is having immense political and economic opportunities for Pakistan. The safety of sea-lanes is crucial for...

Iran FM heads to Brussels on final leg of nuclear deal saving tour

AFP | Iran's foreign minister is due to land in Brussels later Tuesday on the final leg of a global tour rallying diplomatic support for...

Building a 21st century university

Dr. Farid A Malik | Initially, universities imparted knowledge, and then they started to create it through research while currently, they have started to generate...

In defense of the PML-N Quaid

News Analysis | Step 1: Call the Incident a Product of Yellow Journalism In a bid to defend its beleaguered leader incumbent government is going all...

Intentional or unintentional sabotage?

Waqas Shabbir | Disgraced former PM Nawaz Sharif, willingly or unwillingly, has opened a floodgate of negative commentary, following the eruption of a mega-scandal. His...

Meghan Markle’s father not attending royal wedding: report

AFP | Meghan Markle's father will not attend her wedding to Prince Harry this weekend, US media reported Monday, as Kensington Palace pleaded for "understanding...

Israel faces backlash over Gaza killings

News Analysis | Amid Gaza’s deadliest day of violence since the start of the 2014 Gaza war, America stubbornly opened its Jerusalem Embassy much to...