Mikail Ahmed Shaikh

Vehicles damaged as hailstorms batter Islamabad, parts of KP

Videos and visuals shared on social media show scenes of hail bombarding cars and vegetation, with fallen leaves littering roads. Updated 18 Apr, 2025 01:01pm

Mandi Bahauddin Press Club demolished without notice, says president

Mandi Bahauddin deputy commissioner says journalists agreed to move to a new location. Published 06 Apr, 2025 07:47pm

Journalist Farhan Mallick handed into FIA custody for 4 days over ‘anti-state’ content

FIR reveals newly added Peca section among provisions invoked against Mallick. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:19pm

FIA arrests journalist Farhan Mallick over content of videos

FIA official says Mallick ran “several programmes against the security establishment”; Raftar founder's wife says wasn't informed about charges. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:36am

The fall of Damascus and its impact on the region in 2025

The resurgence of bloodshed and anarchy is ever-present in this chaotic and uncertain environment. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 12:02pm

More than a year after her sister, African elephant Sonia tragically dies in Karachi’s Safari Park

Mayor Karachi says an inquiry ordered to ascertain facts; elephant was being treated “apparently for tumour” by the Four Paws team. Updated 08 Dec, 2024 06:36pm

Reports emerge of nationwide VPN access ‘restrictions, throttling’

X users say VPNs are being slowed down and access is being restricted. Updated 10 Nov, 2024 10:25pm

What drove Hamas on Oct 7 and what drives them still?

A look into the group's origins and history may explain the violent nature of the ongoing conflict. Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:56pm

Six suspects remanded in police custody for allegedly mutilating camel in Sanghar

Injured camel moved to Karachi for treatment at an animal shelter; condition reported to be stable. Updated 16 Jun, 2024 10:26pm

Going loco for local: The Sweet Heat Company is turning up the heat with its beef jerky

Despite being the hottest jerky they offer, it is not overpoweringly spicy and is very nicely balanced. Published 31 May, 2024 03:50pm