. The plight of children in Pakistan can be gauged by a recent report that says that in the first six months of 2025, over 4,000 cases of violence against children were reported in Punjab alone. Perhaps even more concerning is that the report by Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) is based on official police…
. New Delhi’s human rights excesses and extra-judicial muscles were articulately pointed out at the UN, as experts expressed their serious reservations and called for remedial measures. The charge-sheet, prepared by independent analysts at the world body, came in the backdrop of the April 2025 Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir, which killed more than 26…
Warner Music Group is settling its landmark infringement lawsuit against AI music generation platform Suno, the companies announced Tuesday, with WMG becoming the first of the major record labels to officially partner with the company. Neither WMG nor Suno disclosed financial details of the settlement or of the new partnership beyond saying that it would…
Nicholas Britell, one of the leading film and TV composers of his generation, gave more than 1,000 attendees of the Virginia Film Festival a night to remember when, after accepting the fest’s Achievement in Film Composition Award last month, he sat down in front of them to discuss his life and work —and occasionally jumped…
The Jackson Hole Film Festival has added a number of additional films to this year’s edition, including setting Craig Brewer’s Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman starrer Song Sung Blue as its closing night film. The festival, the third edition of which will take place from Dec. 11-14 in Jackson, Wyoming, is presented in collaboration with…
Paramount+ has launched its latest streaming offer, giving new subscribers two months of access for $6 total through December 2 for Black Friday. With prices rising across other platforms, this short-term deal offers a chance to explore either the Essential or Premium plan and see which fits your viewing habits best. Yes, you can pick…
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab and Chairperson Overseas Pakistanis Commission, Maryam Nawaz, the monthly “Khuli Kachehri” of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab was held in Lahore as part of the Public Outreach Campaign to address issues faced by overseas Pakistanis. The session was jointly…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, chaired a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office Lahore to review ongoing police development and progress projects. The meeting discussed the status of various development initiatives, including infrastructure, transport, logistics, arms and ammunition, and the adoption of modern technology….
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Ajoka Theatre captivated audiences at the NCA Triennale 2025 with a powerful performance of its new play ‘Yeh Auratein Kahan Gaeen’, staged at the Shakir Ali Auditorium. The fictional narrative imagines a society where women suddenly disappear, prompting reflection on gender roles, visibility, and the consequences of…
