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Pakistani director shames women on TV. But the audience cheered

Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar said that men are manufactured to cheat, and co-education distracts boys. His comments prompted an op-ed that urged the banning of his TV appearances.

Pakistan’s on a high as stocks rally but some call it ‘misguided statistics’

The country’s continuous rupee recovery and the government’s successful negotiation with the International Monetary Fund are said to be two major factors for the hike.

Babar Azam fans are angry. They’re taking it out on new captain Shan Masood, his dead sister

Fans viciously attacked Masood for having accepted the captaincy – on an Instagram post the batter had dedicated to his dead sister.

Pakistanis have moved on from World Cup. Obsessing over Imran Khan’s marriage again

Disclosures made by Khawar Maneka, the ex-husband of Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, could be a script for a TV show. News anchors are having a field day.

Pakistani elite ditch Sheema Kermani after pro-Palestine call. Pasoori dancer defends her act

Pakistani artist Mohammad Ali Talpur called out the silence of other guests while praising Kermani’s act. Human rights lawyer Jibran Nasir questioned the event itself.

Sacked or stepped down? As Babar Azam leaves captaincy, some Pakistanis say ‘tussi na jao’

Other fans have a firm stance against Babar Azam, with one calling him the 'worst captain on the ICC tournaments for Pakistan in the history of Pakistan cricket'.

Pakistan won’t arrest Afghan Ismaili refugees. Some call it selective victimisation

If deported, the Afghan Ismailis could face sustained and powerful persecution from the Taliban.

Afridi, Misbah watching, Abdul Razzaq drags Aishwarya Rai’s name to attack Babar Azam

Rather than denouncing Abdul Razzaq’s misogynistic remarks, Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul as well as others in the room were seen laughing and clapping in response.

How Wasim Akram thinks Pakistan can qualify for semis—Lock English players in dressing room

Pakistani cricket fans are adding all permutations and combinations to see whether their team can still qualify. Most only work on paper.

Pakistanis call govt support for Palestine lip service, bank circular on Gaza donation blamed

The Pakistani state's entire 'support' for Palestine is restricted to that one line on the passport, said a user on X.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.