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We Gave Our Daughters Names, Not Rights

What happened to the example of a man who mended his own shoes, listened to his wife, took her advice, and stood up for his daughter? Through the lives of Khadijah, Aisha, Fatimah, Khawla and other influential Muslim women, this column examines the gap between the Prophet Muhammad’s treatment of women and the patriarchal traditions upheld in his name today.

Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Tom Cruise will receive the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to cinema.

End of an era? How the Hermes Birkin bag is losing its importance

Hermès Birkin bag resale prices have plunged from their 2022 peak as rising second-hand supply and softer demand weaken the luxury handbag’s scarcity-driven appeal.

Watch: Pakistani Music Overshadows Bollywood Stars’ Film Promotion at Wagah Border

Videos of the moment went viral, with some Pakistani social media users viewing it as playful trolling amid criticism of the film’s portrayal of a Pakistani spy.

US evacuating Middle East bases – NBC

The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NBC News reports.

Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia

The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis.

Saudi coalition says intercepted five drones in Eastern, Medina regions

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday it had intercepted five drones launched towards the kingdom

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Reveal Second Daughter’s Name

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed their second daughter’s name, Devi Padukone Singh, through a heartwarming family photograph shared on Instagram

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We Gave Our Daughters Names, Not Rights

What happened to the example of a man who mended his own shoes, listened to his wife, took her advice, and stood up for his daughter? Through the lives of Khadijah, Aisha, Fatimah, Khawla and other influential Muslim women, this column examines the gap between the Prophet Muhammad’s treatment of women and the patriarchal traditions upheld in his name today.

The Girl Who Reached the Porch: The Assignment Was Too Small for the Night

A young woman walked into a fraternity house believing a friend was inside. What followed exposed the failures of consent, accountability, and justice.

Pakistan’s Real Problem: Pak Army or the Magical Powers of Army Chief?

Writing Pakistan’s military problem goes beyond the Army itself. It lies in the concentration of political and economic power around the Army Chief, and the challenge of restoring constitutional civilian authority.

The Verdict Has Not Changed: When a Woman’s No Is Still Negotiable

From Qandeel Baloch to Sana Yousaf, the names change but the old verdict remains: a woman’s life and her right to say no are still treated as negotiable.

Innocent Before the Inquiry Began

She did everything the world tells its daughters to do — get educated, serve your country, live within the fence. Still, she was not given a fair chance to have her case heard.

The Khawarij We Became

How a state that brands its enemies 'Khawarij' adopted the Khawarij's own tactic: reaching, again and again, for sacred vocabulary to justify what the law wouldn't allow.

When Different Voices Sit at the Same Table

Different voices do not have to become one voice. From an APPNA gathering in St. Louis to stories of music, journalism and resistance, this op-ed reflects on why disagreement can be part of a stronger Pakistani community.

The Locks Failed. The Speed Limit Is the Business Model

The article argues that recent AI safety incidents largely stemmed from flawed sandboxes, weak safeguards and operational failures rather than autonomous “AI escapes.”

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