Europe's Space Agency to hire first disabled astronaut

Several hundred would-be para-astronauts have already applied for the role

Updated 30 minutes ago
US carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria

In response to drone attacks by the militia against US personnel and facilities in Iraq

Updated 2 hours ago
Box office: 'Fast 9' shatters pandemic records with $70 million debut

After many delays, 'F9' opened to a mighty box office number from 4,179 North American venues.

Updated 3 hours ago
Seven killed, many injured in blast in Bangladesh

Seven other nearby buildings and three buses were also damaged in the explosion, says official

Updated 13 hours ago
Ice baths for the mind and body break heat of UAE desert

Temperature difference increases your immune system, says Benoit Demeulemeester from Switzerland

Updated 16 hours ago
Saudi Arabia releases two women activists, says rights group

Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah were detained in July 2018 on suspicion of harming Saudi interests

Updated 17 hours ago
North Koreans worry over 'emaciated' Kim Jong Un, state media says

The public comment on Kim's health comes after analysts noted that the leader has lost a noticeable amount of weight

Updated 19 hours ago
Iran refuses to give nuclear site images to IAEA

The announcement could further complicate talks between Iran and six major powers on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal

Updated 19 hours ago
PM Modi urges India to get Covid-19 shots amid Delta variant concerns

Indian PM asks community leaders to foster awareness among villagers about benefits of vaccination

Updated 20 hours ago
UAE ban on entry from India unchanged, federal aviation notice says

Under the changes, entry would be permitted to UAE residents in India who were fully vaccinated against the virus

Updated 20 hours ago

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Letters
  • Regressive taxation

    The budget presented by the province still shows that mobile users are to be taxed at an exorbitant 19.5%

  • Fruitful budget

    The Federal Budget 2021-2022 announced on 11th June, 2021 has given unparalleled incentives to the people such as interest free loans for starting new business

  • Supremacy of the Constitution

    The Constitution creates Parliament through a process of elections which are to be conducted by an independent constitutional institution called the Election Commission of Pakistan

  • Do more!

    Pakistan yet again remains on the FATF grey list despite a 96% compliance rate on the points of action that were assigned

  • Condoning rape

    Reading about the sexual abuse of a minor at the hands of a 70-year-old religious cleric shook me to the core

  • llegal trawling

    Balochistan is one of the richest provinces in the country with regard to natural resources

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