UFC debuts ‘Fight Island’ concept in Abu Dhabi
When mixed martial arts supremo Dana White first floated his "Fight Island" concept, with its echoes of the Bruce Lee blockbuster "Enter the Dragon"...
Malaysia carries out inquisition of Al Jazeera journalists
Malaysian police Friday questioned five Australian journalists from Al Jazeera over a documentary about the plight of migrants which authorities have denounced as inaccurate,...
Pakistan Railways: Not being operated the way it should be – Chief Justice
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday observed that Pakistan Railways “is not being operated the way it should be”. The court directed the officials...
Esra Bilgic mutes Instagram comments on swimsuit pictures
Esra Bilgic turned off her comments section on Instagram to evade cringe moral policing on her swimsuit images from Pakistani fans. Despite having a huge...
Punjab Govt decides to build Dubai like modern city north of Lahore
Punjab government has decided to constitute a separate authority to carve out a new city in the North of Lahore on modern lines. This news...
UAE launches Mars mission: joins elite club
The oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) has built a nuclear power programme and sent a man to space, and now plans to join another...
My optimism brought me success in CSS: Rabail Kennedy
Individualism, optimism, and hard work made her successful in the prestigious competitive exam, for Central Superior Services (CSS) said Rabail Kennedy, a Pakistani-Christian girl...
UN aid to Syria hangs in the balance pending Russian decision
Displaced Syrians relying on humanitarian assistance voiced alarm after regime ally Russia tried to reduce cross-border aid to millions in the northwest of the...
PPP leaders had contacts with Uzair Baloch: Rangers’ Ex-Commander
Brig. (read) Basit Shuja, a former sector commander of Pakistan Rangers Sindh, revealed that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders had maintained contacts with the...
Pakistan National Airline, PIA banned in USA as well
The U.S. Department of Transportation (TSA) said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to conduct charter flights to the United States,...
Furious Nepal bans Indian news as tensions heighten
Cable operators in Nepal have stopped airing all private Indian news channels. India's national news network Doordarshan has however been exempted from this ban. The ban was...
Dark and lovely: India’s soul searching amid rampant colourism
When Chandana Hiran was a child, strangers would urge her to lighten her skin. Today the student from India is leading campaigns against whitening...