August 16, 2026
For nine days the world explained that the Makkah pact was three American allies quietly hedging against an unreliable America. Then the American president posted a compliment. Aflatoon on what happens when the subject of your analysis reads it and says thank you.
August 15, 2026
Three hundred and fifty-five civil awards were approved this week. Five went to serving federal ministers. Dozens went posthumously to sepoys of the Federal Constabulary. Aflatoon on a document that tells you exactly what a state values.
August 14, 2026
The prime minister used his Independence Day message to invite all political parties to join hands and work constructively together. Aflatoon on the one hand that could not be reached, and the ninety-four people shot celebrating.
August 10, 2026
Pakistan imports ninety per cent of its energy and produces 70,000 barrels a day against demand of half a million. This week it proposed becoming a place where other countries keep their oil. Aflatoon on the difference between a hub and a car park.
August 8, 2026
Petrol fell Rs3.19 on Friday. The diesel levy rose Rs1.21 the same day, having risen Rs1.44 the day before. Aflatoon on a week in which the price of relief was carefully set at slightly less than nothing.
August 7, 2026
Pakistan is reportedly signing a trilateral defence agreement in Jeddah today. We know this because two anonymous sources told a French news agency. Aflatoon on learning your own country's military obligations from foreign wire copy.
Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Marvel turns the camera on Hollywood, fame and the business of creating heroes Marvel Television has released the full trailer for the action comedy series ‘Wonder Man’, offering the clearest look yet at Simon Williams’ powers ahead of the show’s debut on Disney+ on January 27th. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Williams, an actor whose life changes dramatically after discovering he has superhuman abilities. In the show, Williams is asked to play the superhero ‘Wonder Man’ in a movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, only to realize that he develops real powers at the
November 14, 2025
British comedian Jack Whitehall wants a darker role as he leads the new Prime Video series Malice, which also stars David Duchovny and Carice van Houten. Whitehall stars as Adam Healey, a mysterious nanny and teacher who enters the wealthy Tanner family with a secret revenge. As he unleashes his revenge plan, the family is torn apart and old secrets come to light. For Whitehall, the role helped him “get away from the comedy genre and find a challenge as an actor”. Describing her experience with Whitehall, van Houten said Reuters: “It’s funny to imagine from a comedian that they
In photographer Martin Parr’s frame, humor becomes essential as the world loses its balance Martin Fri. Photo: AFP PARIS: British documentary photographer Martin Parr says the world has never needed more satire like this in his images, arguing that many people are now too rich and living in unsustainable ways. The 73-year-old warned the “we’re all in” situation was dire. Known for his humorous snaps of bronze sailors and selfie-taking tourists, Parr spoke to AFP in Paris during a visit to promote his autobiography, titled ‘Utterly lazy and careless’ – a line taken from his French teacher’s scathing school report
October 21, 2024
When power is as transient as a desert mirage and alliances shift like sands in a storm, wisdom suggests that the only constant remains change itself with history looking like an endless loop of the mighty falling and the cunning rising in an intricate ballet of lust and authority. Once upon a tumultuous time, Pakistan’s judiciary stood as the unassailable arbiter, wielding gavels that echoed like thunderclaps, forever changing the destinies of politicos. These were the gatekeepers of justice who dared to send Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto to the gallows, a move that has long cast a cold shadow over the
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