Tag: Criticism
Cate Blanchett’s feminist wake-up call to Cannes
AFP | Cate Blanchett knew there was something seriously awry with the Cannes film festival when the winners of its top prize, the Palme d'Or,...
Kanye West sparks new outrage in calling slavery ‘choice’
AFP | Rapper Kanye West, on the receiving end of criticism in the music world after backing President Donald Trump, sparked fresh outrage Tuesday when...
Israeli gunfire in spotlight after hundreds wounded in Gaza
AFP | When Palestinian Mohammed al-Mughari was shot by an Israeli sniper on the Gaza border, it left a hole in his leg so big...
Pakistan Economy’s Progress Card
News Analysis | The Finance Ministry of Pakistan has launched the Pakistan Economic Survey 2017-18, which claims that Pakistan has made great strides in reducing...
Is Mahira Khan a ‘smoker’?
News Desk | Mahira Khan landed in hot waters after another video of her, smoking during an event, surfaced online. The actress was filmed smoking,...
How Donald Trump stole Facebook data to win his election
News Analysis | Facebook has been in the mud before; but the Cambridge Analytica scandal seems to be having a greater toll on the global...
Mahira defends Javed Sheikh after embarrassing LSA moment
News Desk | In her latest tweet, Mahira Khan defended Javed Sheikh and described him as her mentor in the industry after the latter confronted...
What does the future hold for Nawaz?
News Analysis | The Supreme Court (SC) decision to bar ousted ex-Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif to lead the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) is...
Hamza Ali Abbasi Asks the censor board to Grow Up
News Desk | Pakistani actor and social media activist, Hamza Ali Abbasi confronted an onslaught of criticism on social media following his tweet that condemned...
“I’m not racist,” claims Trump
AFP | President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that he was "not a racist," after his reported denunciation of immigration from "shithole" countries triggered a global...
New PIA chief’s optimism leaves people confused
News Analysis | Pakistan International Airlines has been the perfect real time representation of riches to rags. From sacrificing black goats on the tarmac for...
Erdogan support for Pakistan highlights US’ worsening ties with the world
News Analysis | On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain to express his solidarity with Pakistan. US President Donald Trump...
Was Nawaz condemning or defending Trump’s Tweet?
News Analysis | The deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif addressed a press conference today in Punjab House Islamabad. The apparent purpose of the press conference...
Matt Damon criticised for his comments on sexual misconduct
News Desk | Matt Doman feels that decent actors in the Hollywood are going unnoticed as heavy attention is given to 'sexual predators'. He said, "We're...
Erdogan Vs. Netanyahu
Andrew Korybko | The personal rivalry between Turkish President Erdogan and “Israeli” “Prime Minister” Netanyahu has been simmering for some time, especially since they last...
Trump fires back at British PM after she criticized his recent...
AFP | US President Donald Trump publicly upbraided British Prime Minister and ostensible ally Theresa May late Wednesday, rebutting her criticism of anti-Muslim propaganda in...
Unprecedented power grab could come to haunt Mohammed bin Salman
James M. Dorsey | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has won the first round of what could prove to be an unprecedented power grab...
Islamabad under siege as Khatam-e-Nubuwat protest continue
News Analysis | The deadlock between the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration and the protesters of Khatam-e-Nabuwat sit-in remain unresolved despite all efforts made by...
Maryam denies rumors about family feud; says Shahbaz is her hero
News Analysis | In an attempt to settle the dust, Maryam Nawaz stated that she loves Shahbaz Sharif to death. Maryam Nawaz speaking with the New...
How celebrities and politicians reacted to Sharmeen Obaid’s controversy
News Desk | Yesterday, Pakistan's social media was abuzz with condemnation tweets and Facebook posts, after the physician who tended to the sister of Sharmeen...
Gulf states enhancing ties with Israel after USA fails to end...
James M. Dorsey | A cornerstone of the Trump administration’s approach to Israeli-Palestinian peace, involving a restructuring of relations between erstwhile Middle Eastern foes appears...
Modi under fire: Faces strong criticism on his dismal economic policies
News Analysis | Indian Prime Minister Narender Modi found himself under fire over his economic performance from inside his party on Wednesday. BJP veteran Yashwant...
