Few years on the Earth
A series of viral videos circulating widely on social media platforms in late December has placed Pakistan at the center of an intense online debate over cultural respect, foreign conduct, and the role of law enforcement. The clips, allegedly filmed in Islamabad, show a Chinese man engaging in behavior that many viewers have described as … Read more
The circulation of a brief video clip from a recent Pakistan Army press briefing has triggered intense online debate, focusing not on policymaking or security updates but on a momentary facial gesture by DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. As the clip spread across X and other platforms, it quickly sparked criticism, sarcasm, and … Read more
The cricketing world has been plunged into mourning following the tragic deaths of three young Afghan cricketers—Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—in a reported Pakistani airstrike on Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the deaths, stating that the players were among eight civilians killed when an airstrike struck Urgun district on Friday evening. … Read more
In a chilling verdict that has sent shockwaves through Pakistan and beyond, a Lahore court has sentenced 17-year-old Zain Ali to 100 years in prison for the brutal murders of his mother, brother, and two sisters. The crime, committed when Ali was just 14, was sparked by a seemingly innocuous dispute over his obsession with … Read more
In a haunting yet deeply human story, the body of Nasiruddin, missing for nearly three decades, has been discovered in a state of remarkable preservation near the edge of the melting Lady Meadows glacier in Northern Pakistan. His remains, still clothed and carrying identification, tell a tale of tragedy, endurance, and the unexpected ways in … Read more
In a bizarre twist of bureaucratic enforcement, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken the unusual step of freezing the bank accounts of independent journalist Asad Ali Toor and several bird sellers across multiple cities, citing transactions linked to the trade of parrots. This seemingly innocuous pet-related commerce has now become a flashpoint in a … Read more
In an era where digital connections have blurred geographic boundaries, the story of Mindy Rasmussen, a 47-year-old woman from Springfield, Illinois, has captivated hearts across continents. Her journey from the United States to Pakistan’s remote Upper Dir district to marry Sajid Zeb Khan, a 31-year-old man she met online, is not only a testament to … Read more
In a remarkable celebration of courage, diplomacy, and adventure, the Government of Pakistan has appointed Qatari royal and mountaineer Sheikha Asma Al Thani as the official Brand Ambassador for Pakistan’s Mountains and Tourism. The announcement comes on the heels of her historic ascent of Nanga Parbat, famously known as the “Killer Mountain,” one of the … Read more
The Pakistani entertainment industry is mourning the loss of a beloved veteran actress, Ayesha Khan, who was recently discovered dead in her apartment in Karachi. Her death has cast a pall over fans and fellow actors alike, as the tragic circumstances surrounding her passing slowly unfold. Ayesha Khan was found lifeless in her home nearly … Read more
The troubled province of Balochistan in Pakistan has long been a hotspot for violence, unrest, and allegations of human rights abuses. Over the years, the region has witnessed an alarming number of enforced disappearances, most often blamed on the Pakistani military and intelligence agencies. The recent case of nine Baloch men being forcibly disappeared has … Read more