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Pakistani students are angry at police brutality. And people slam Imran Khan online

Students have alleged that medical entrance exam paper had out of syllabus questions. They have demanded an inquiry into irregularities.

Islamabad teachers banned from wearing jeans. Some Pakistanis are calling it Talibani

The Federal Directorate of Education, which introduced the ban, said professional attire donned by teachers will create a positive learning atmosphere.

Pakistanis using Bollywood memes to celebrate Waqar, Misbah exit—from DDLJ to Chup Chup Ke

Some in Pakistan accused the coaches of destroying Pakistan cricket by resigning at crucial time — just before #T20WorldCup.

Pakistanis make sure Imran Khan can’t count on the chicken scheme. They’re eaten, not sold

According to reports, about 90% beneficiaries of PM Imran Khan’s flagship 'Murghi Paal' scheme didn't sell the eggs in the market. Some even ate them.

Haider Ali, the Pakistani gold medalist who bunked classes for long-jump training

PM Imran Khan congratulated the athlete saying, ‘his discus throw of 55.26m won him the medal, making the whole Pakistan proud.’

Pakistanis console dropped Sarfaraz Ahmed – ‘can finally play now’, ‘focus on Twitter beefs’

PCB decsion to drop former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed for New Zealand ODI series leaves Pakistani cricket fans wondering why he is picked in the first place when he hardly gets to play.

Hazaras are voting with their feet and fleeing Afghanistan. Quetta is their new refuge

Between five and ten thousand people have fled Taliban-ruled Afghanistan to Balochistan's Hazara town, leaving behind a history of oppression and terror.

If you are driving in Lahore and unvaccinated, you won’t go far. No jab, no fuel

The unvaccinated in Lahore have a huge incentive before them now — of being able to access most social places. The stakes are high.

Imran Khan said ‘absolutely not’ to US. But its troops are in Pakistan, and no one knows why

Some feared the return of 'Musharraf days' as US troops were spotted at Islamabad airport after Imran Khan had said that he will 'absolutely not' let the CIA in.

Imran Khan’s Pakistan has now turned to donkeys to boost friendship with China

China uses donkey hides as a key ingredient in ejiao, a traditional medicine. Pakistan has decided to export donkeys to help friend China meet its demand.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.