Scotland was the ‘murder capital of Europe

In the early 2000s you were more three times more likely to be assaulted in Scotland than in the US. But when the Scottish authorities started looking at violent crime as a public health problem, levels plummeted and the country now ranks among some of the safest in the world. It was no ordinary day […]

WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers

WhatsApp is set to let people chat without having to reveal their phone number – by exchanging unique usernames instead. It will be rolled out globally to the platform’s three billion account holders over the next few months, the platform said. From Monday, users will start being able to reserve a name via the app, […]

GTA 6 will launch as download only – does that mean the disc is dead?

Once, video games came with lots of physical goodies, such as guides, maps and manuals. Those days are mostly gone, but gamers have, up to now, usually been able to rely on one thing they could literally get their hands on – a disc. But when pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 went live on Thursday, […]

Son Heung-min’s Final World Cup? South Korea Overcome by South Africa, Knocked Out of Group A

South Korea’s run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially ended at the group stage. Despite finishing third in Group A with a 2-1 record and holding onto hope for a wildcard spot as one of the best third-placed teams, their path to the Round of 32 was ultimately closed by results in other […]

The Ghost Dancing in the Ashes of PPP: 40 Years after the Execution That Executed the PPP

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) From Nationalization to Reconciliation Politics: How Bhutto, Benazir, and Zardari Shaped the PPP’s Provincial Captivity 04 April – The Morning When Pakistan’s Dream Shattered into Pieces: The cold morning of the 4th of April brings the fragrance of flowers and the sharp wave of tears to […]

The Middle East War and Pakistan’s Potential Pathways

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By Mian Iftikhar Ahmed) Middle East war Pakistan: Risks, opportunities, and strategic policy directions Current Situation, Potential Scenarios, Pakistan’s Geographical and Strategic Importance : The new war erupting in the Middle East has plunged the entire world into concern and the effects of this war could have far-reaching impacts on […]

Pain to Perfection, Wound to Wisdom: The Spiritual Journey of Shafqatullah Mushtaq’s Ghazal

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) From wounds to wisdom—how Shafqatullah Mushtaq’s ghazal reflects a complete spiritual journey In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Shafqatullah Mushtaq’s poetry is not merely a ghazal; it is a spiritual travelogue, an autobiography that begins with pain and culminates in perfection. […]

Memories of the Past… A Gentle Shelter

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Muhammad Mansoor Mumtaz) How memories of the past become a source of peace, healing, and emotional strength “The memories of the past are pleasant… do not take away my memory.” Perhaps the verse was not recalled exactly as it was written, yet its meaning settled perfectly in my heart. […]

In the Race for Fame, We Are Crushing Our Peace

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By Muhammad Mansoor Mumtaz) The Modern Race for Fame In the 21st century, humanity has entered an unusual, relentless race—a race with no finish line, no clear rules, and perhaps no real purpose. It is the race for fame, a pursuit that promises recognition, admiration, and visibility but often delivers […]

THE NEW FOOD PYRAMID: Healthy or Harmful?

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Kainat Rajput) On January 7th, 2026, the US Department of Health and Human Services, alongside the USDA, unveiled the US Dietary Guidelines 2025. Unlike previous dietary guidance, the new food pyramid is inverted—placing protein and full-fat dairy at the broad top, while whole grains form the narrow base. Health […]