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AFP/APP Kathmandu: Mingma Rita Sherpa was not home when a muddy torrent unexpectedly swept into his village in Nepal, leaving him unable to recognize his once-beautiful settlement. The freezing floodwaters engulfed Thame, nestled in…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford:  Islamic links to Britain date back to the colonial era, when Muslims began to settle in British cities, establishing mosques and learning centres to preserve their faith and culture. The first recorded mosque in…

APP Peshawar: Recent excavations at Gor Kathri, an archaeological site in Peshawar, have revealed that the city boasts a documented history of nearly 2400 years, making it the oldest continuously inhabited city in South Asia. Located…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: The recent upheaval in Bangladesh marks a significant moment in the nation’s history, offering a crucial lesson for leaders around the world: no matter how entrenched or powerful a regime may be, it ultimately…

News Desk Islamabad: A team of social scientists from COMSATS University Islamabad has been awarded a competitive research grant from The Degrees Initiative to explore the socio-political implications of solar radiation management (SRM)…

APP United Nations: At least 32 children were killed and many more injured and detained during student protests that erupted in Bangladesh in July, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported. Last month, students in Bangladesh staged…

APP Islamabad: In a landmark achievement, Pakistan has become the first country in South Asia to conduct a fully digital census, marking a significant milestone in its developmental journey. The "First Ever Digital Census Key Findings…

Fakhar-e-Alam Peshawar: In the heart of South Asia lies Peshawar, a city with a history spanning over 2,500 years. Known for its rich cultural and traditional values, Peshawar is an inimitable destination for domestic and foreign…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: India's behavior in South Asia, the Middle East, and Far East increasingly portrays it as a rogue state involved in transnational killings. Reports suggest it has orchestrated the killings of 22 Pakistanis…

Brishana Akram Quetta: The life in Sindh was marred by constant discrimination and harassment for transgender woman Chaiat Ali. The societal abuse, coupled with rejection from her own family, made it impossible for her to find stable…