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Fariha Afsar Borders don't guarantee humanity. It's been a long time since I have written anything because nothing seemed surprising, shocking or a discovery. Everything felt expected, normal and regular. But recently I took part in an…

LOS ANGELES (Reuters): Protests at U.S. universities showed no sign of slowing over the weekend, with more arrests on campuses across the country and skirmishes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, where a tent…

NEW YORK: The Sikh community of the United States celebrated the 37th Sikh Day Parade at Midtown in New York City with traditional fervor. The annual event was marked by a variety of programs including floats depicting the religion,…

ISLAMABAD: On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Sunday, said a statement issued by the…

NEW YORK: There has been a quick increase in mugging incidents in New York City's Central Park located in the heart of Manhattan. The string of street crime incidents just in two days has however sent shockwaves through the community. The…

ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader and foreign minister Ishaq Dar has been appointed as the deputy prime minister with immediate effect, the government announced on Sunday. "The Prime Minister has been pleased to designate Mr Mohammad Ishaq Dar,…

LAHORE: Former South African batsman Gary Kirsten and ex-Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie have been hired as head coaches for Pakistan's national cricket white balk and red ball head teams. This was announced by Pakistan Cricket Board…

PESHAWAR: King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center said it continues distribution of relief goods among needy people across Pakistan. It has also reached out to flood affected people in different parts of the country including…

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law Azam Nazir Tarar has said that the federal government was working on introducing a law to regulate the use of social media in the country. In a statement issued here, the federal minister said that the…

BAGHDAD (Reuters): Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalising same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence in a move it said aimed to uphold religious values. However, the law was condemned by rights advocates as the…