Parents say sellers charge at whims

As readership declines, roadside sellers struggle for survival

Albeit digital reading is a cost-effective option, it threatens bookstores and bibliophiles alike

Implementation of fresh rules sends waves of happiness among librarians

Seminar titled 'Challenges for Modern Parents' addresses concerns related to children’s mental, practical abilities

As many as 40 institutions from 17 countries are participating in fair

Over 200 rare pictures, 500 books related to Jinnah, companions are on display

Reading in Pakistan is viewed as luxury or hobby, not something that is necessary part of intellectual development

Department has instructed school heads to collect old books from students before final exam results are announced

Performers dressed as zombies practice their performance before boarding a "Zombie Shinkansen" bullet train bound for Osaka from Tokyo, inspired by the South Korean movie 'Train to Busan', ahead of the Halloween season, in Tokyo, Japan October 19, 2024. — Reuters

It's usually a serene...

A representational image of bubble tea. — Canva

When it comes to trending beverages, bubble tea reigns supreme. The delightful Taiwanese creation has taken the world by storm as its charm knows no borders.

Its popularity has spread to several countries,...

The picture shows couple tying knot under water. — Saudi Ajel Newspaper

Beneath the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea in Jeddah, Hasan Abu Ola and Yasmine Daftardar tied the knot in an underwater wedding ceremony.

The Muslim couple got married in a dazzling view filled with...

William Shakespeare's First Folio on display at Christies in London on April 24, 2023. — Reuters

A copy of William Shakespeare’s Life of King Henry the Fifth, shortened to Henry V, has been returned to a New Jersey library, 101 years after it was checked out.

A woman...

A combination of images showing illustratons depicting different angles of the upcoming Muraba Veil skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — Instagram/@cnnstyle/@hypebeast

Dubai boasts one of the world's most iconic skylines, featuring stunning architecture and...

A representational image of a voter casting their ballot voter on June 30, 2024. — Reuters

A town in Saskatchewan, Canada is facing a issue in the run-up to its November mayor election and that is no one is running for the position.

Mayor of Kyle, George Williams is...

Pictorial representation of an interview.— Unsplash

On Reddit, a man shares his amusing yet unfortunate rejection story. During a Zoom interview in which all hiring members were sitting, the man received an email informing him that he had been rejected for the role while he...

An undated image of a pyramid in Egypt. — Unsplash

The Egyptian pyramids continue to captivate the world with their immense size, ancient history, and the enduring mysteries surrounding their construction.

Built as grand tombs for pharoahs thousands of years ago, these...

An aerial view of the Port of Odense, Denmark on October 15, 2024. — AFP

At a shipyard on the North Sea, workers in luminescent vests are building dozens of massive, hollow concrete boulders, each the size of an apartment block.

These are to be floated out to sea and sunk...

A representational image of an alligator. — AFP/file

A large alligator wandering among the planes on the tarmac at a Florida airport was captured on video by a passenger on a moving plane.

The animal, estimated by witnesses to be about 10-feet long, was seen making its way...

A fossil of the world's oldest tadpole, which coexisted with dinosaurs in the Middle Jurassic about 165 million years ago, is pictured next to a 3D-printed representation of the tadpole, in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 28, 2024. — Reuters

BUENOS AIRES: Scientists in...

A representational image of chimpanzees sitting. — AFP/file

Two Australian mathematicians have questioned an old motto: If a monkey is given an infinite amount of time to press keys on a typewriter, at one point, it will finish writing all of William Shakespeare's...

A three-dimensional reconstruction of Zosia's face, a woman buried as a "vampire", is pictured, in this undated handout photo taken in Stockholm, Sweden. — Reuters

PIEN: Buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, "Zosia" was never supposed to be able to...

Panniers strapped to their haunches, a team of horses waded collar-deep through North Sea waters — hauling wide nets along the Belgian coast as cawing seagulls swirled all around.

In the saddle, clad head to toe in yellow oilskins, riders steered them parallel with the...

A representational image showing people wearing costumes during a Halloween parade. — AFP/File

DUBLIN: In a rather intriguing yet disturbing revelation, a Pakistan-based artificial intelligence-powered website has been found to be behind a hoax Halloween parade in Dublin that led to...

Ai-Da Robot’s "AI God" artwork. — Ai-Da Robot Studios

An AI generated portrait of the eminent World War II codebreaker, Alan Turing, has been sold for a record $1.3 million at auction.

There were 27 bids for the digital artwork sale of "AI God", which had...

This February 9, 2013, handout photo courtesy of the US National Park Service shows a tricolored bat with signs of white-nose syndrome on its snout and both wings at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. — AFP

Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave...

An undated image shows students playing at the Darlington Public School in Chippendale, Sydney, Australia. — Instagram/@fjcstudio

A small suburban school in Chippendale, Sydney in Australia beat iconic skyscrapers, museums and airport terminals to be crowned...

A representational image shows a bioluminescent comb jellyfish. — X/@maximaxoo

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway have identified the comb jellyfish , a ctenophore species, as a potential candidate for biological...

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PTI’s rally near Islamabad demanded Imran Khan’s release and opposed constitutional amendments.

Punjab's CM Honahar Scholarship 2024, Rs7 billion, supports 30,000 students, including those at private universities.

Manipur violence spikes as BJP law stokes Meitei-Kuki clashes and media blackouts

IMF's new rules on economic zones and tax hikes jeopardize Pakistan's industrial growth.

The capital city resembles a dry dock where there are containers all over, and a brigade of traffic police

Human senses are the least reliable tool to detect the truth of things around us.

Pakistan needs to capitalise on the demand in exports of sports goods as it had in the past.

The debate surrounding the eternity of the Cosmos has been raging for at least a millenia if not longer.

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The island's close vicinity to significant marine lanes in the Bay of Bengal has piqued the interest of global powers.

These dynamics manifest in various ways, influencing interactions, decision-making and overall outcomes.

No material against the integrity of the country and independence of the judiciary can be be published or released

Constant bombardment of ‘bad news’ can easily make individuals desensitised and disillusioned

Indian police raid NewsClick and journalists' homes in foreign funding probe, raising media freedom concerns

Afghan-French journalist recounts torture and fear in Afghan prison, calls for support for detained journalists

The weaponisation of media, is an immediate menace to be wary of.

Renowned media figures, analysts urge Nawaz Sharif to submit to mandate of winners and concede defeat

India is now ranked 161 out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index

WJAP, Freedom Network report reveals share of women journalists at news outlets is only 11%

Equal pay, top-tier positions and career longevity still remain some of the major issues

Apex court issued its written order on the matter of the harassment of journalists