Defence Minister Khawaja Asif voiced support on Saturday for Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s recent call for systemic governance reforms, urging him to bring the debate to parliament and the federal cabinet, despite criticism from other members of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Earlier in the week at the Pakistan Economic Summit 2026 in Islamabad, Interior … Read more
Qatar fully resumed maritime navigation activities for all types of vessels, ending a two-week suspension imposed amid heightened security tensions in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, according to a transport ministry statement released on Saturday. The decision aims to ensure the highest levels of safety and security for all sea voyages, though the … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja accused the government of corruption, economic mismanagement, and political victimisation during a press conference on Saturday, while formally urging citizens to join the party’s planned August 5 protest. Wheat Crisis and Agricultural Neglect Allegations According to Salman Akram Raja, an ongoing agricultural crisis has caused between four … Read more
Internet services were partially restored across parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday after a 48-day suspension that began following restrictions imposed in the wake of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee’s (JAAC) long march and sit-in call in Rawalakot on June 5, according to official reports. The prolonged blackout severely disrupted communication, … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged all stakeholders on Wednesday to join a unified national innovation ecosystem, stressing the need to develop indigenous robotics and autonomous systems knowledge and technological capabilities in Pakistan. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Indus RAS – Robotics and Autonomous Systems Expo 2026 in Islamabad, the prime minister stated that the … Read more
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has accused the United States of reviving “a new and more dangerous version of McCarthyism” to justify aggressive foreign policy through global campaigns against the “radical left.” According to statements posted on X on July 17, 2026, the Cuban leader claims these transnational far-right alliances mirror Cold War-era tactics, such as … Read more
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed a surveillance tower at Shahid Kalantari Port on July 16, 2026, as part of an escalating campaign to protect maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. US Military Strikes Target IRGC Maritime Infrastructure CENTCOM confirmed the destruction of the surveillance tower in Chabahar, identifying it as part of an … Read more
Francesco Risso, former creative director at Marni, is transitioning to a mass-market role as creative director of GU, a sister brand to Uniqlo under the Fast Retailing umbrella. The Shift Toward Mass-Market Fashion Partnerships Risso, who spent eight years at Prada and joined Marni in 2016, officially joined GU last year. His first collection for … Read more
The Feminization of AI: How Tech Companies Use Influencers to Normalize Surveillance Tech companies are increasingly utilizing high-profile female influencers and beauty culture to market AI-integrated wearables, a strategy sociologists describe as the “feminization of AI” to mitigate public concern over privacy and surveillance. According to sociologist Saska, companies like Meta and Snap are pivoting … Read more
Paris has reclaimed its dominance as the global epicenter of menswear, with seven of the top 10 most-viewed runway shows this season occurring in the French capital, according to recent data from Vogue Runway. This shift marks a significant departure from the previous season, which saw an even 50-50 split between Paris and Milan. Dior … Read more