Field Marshal’s Black-Tie Event in Tampa: The Honor of the Nation, the Testimony of Truth, and a Resounding Reply to False Propaganda By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Words are never mere sentences; they are the mirror of a nation’s soul. An analogy, an example, a single phrase—these can fill hearts with courage, and if twisted in the wrong direction, can extinguish the flame of hope. Before I begin this column, it is important to clarify something so the readers can fully understand: A Dumper is the vehicle that carries soil and gravel for road construction, whereas a Dump Truck is…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
A new Harvard University study, published in the British Medical Journal, found that eating French fries just three times a week can raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20%. In contrast, the study showed that boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes carry no such risk. The research, led by Dr. Syed Muhammad Mousavi and co-authored by renowned nutritionist Dr. Walter Willett, analyzed over 30 years of dietary and health data from more than 250,000 participants. The Frying Method Is the Key Issue Researchers believe that the way potatoes are prepared is the primary factor. Frying at…
Pakistan’s ODI captain, Mohammad Rizwan, has attributed his team’s defeat in the rain-affected second ODI against the West Indies to a challenging pitch and their batting struggles. Speaking at a post-match press conference on Sunday, Rizwan admitted that the team had aimed for a higher score but couldn’t fully adapt to the conditions at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. “We made 180, thought 200 was possible. The pitch was difficult, with both spin and seam. The way Chase and Rutherford played changed the momentum,” he stated. Bowling Depth and Team Strategy Addressing questions about the bowling attack, particularly…
Pakistan has advanced to the final of the World Games squash plate event after Noor Zaman defeated his Japanese opponent in the semifinal. Zaman secured a 3-1 victory to seal Pakistan’s spot in the title match. The World Games 2025 are being held from August 8 to 12 in Chengdu, China. What is the “Plate Event”? The Plate Event runs alongside the main draw, offering a second chance for players who are eliminated early from the primary competition. This gives them more match play and an opportunity to compete for a title. Nasir Iqbal, the other Pakistani player, entered the…
Chinese state-linked media has issued a strong warning about Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chips, claiming they pose a security risk to China. According to these reports, the chips may contain a hardware “backdoor” that could allow for their remote shutdown. The comments came from Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV, in a WeChat post on Sunday. The article also criticized the H20 chips as being “neither environmentally friendly, nor technologically advanced, nor safe,” and advised consumers to avoid purchasing them. The H20 chips were developed specifically for the Chinese market after the U.S. restricted exports…
A social worker in Karachi has introduced a novel method to make stormwater drain water usable by planting hydrophyte plants, which naturally filter and purify the water. Aman Khan Kakakhel has implemented this technique in a drain in North Nazimabad, stating that the same approach could be used for the larger Malir and Lyari rivers to clean their water. He highlighted that these plants are environmentally friendly and also help to reduce the intensity of heat in urban areas.
There are two primary reasons for the rise in wildfires: climate change and human activity. The changing climate is causing longer and more frequent heatwaves and droughts that dry out forests, providing an easy source of fuel. This creates a self-perpetuating cycle where fires emit carbon dioxide, further worsening the climate crisis. In 2024, fires emitted an estimated 6,199 megatonnes of carbon dioxide globally. The second major cause is the way we live and use land. We are increasingly building closer to forests, which raises the risk of wildfires. Many of these fires are started by humans, either through carelessness…
From a festival celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in El Salvador, to solemn commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing in Japan, and the ongoing Israel-induced starvation and malnutrition crisis in Gaza, this is a look at the week’s key moments captured in photos. These images provide a glimpse into diverse human experiences across the globe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected a suggestion from Donald Trump that a “territory swap” could be a way to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. In the wake of this proposal, European leaders have reiterated their support for Kyiv ahead of a planned meeting between the US President and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy stated unequivocally that Ukraine will not cede any of its land. He declared that “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier” and that Ukraine would “not give Russia any awards for what it has done.” This rejection comes as preparations are underway for a…
In a recent statement, Donald Trump declared, “The Criminals, you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong. It’s all going to happen very fast.” This announcement followed his earlier threat to deploy the National Guard to combat what he claims is rising crime in Washington, D.C. On his Truth Social platform, Trump posted images of tents and littered streets, promising, “I’m going to make our Capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before.” The White House has not clarified what legal authority Trump would use to remove people from the…
