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War Diary Day 11: Shift in strategies as war slows, costs rise

Iranian leadership seems to betting that a strategy of controlled attrition will eventually erode the coalition’s appetite for prolonged conflict, while Washington could be believing that its campaign is approaching its military objectives and could end sooner.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:47pm

A parent’s guide to comfortable Eid wear for kids

When it comes to dressing children for Eid, the golden rule is simple — comfort first, everything else after.

ANN | The Daily Star Published 10 Mar, 2026 05:30pm

‘First, we are humans’: Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi

Many of the city's Hindus also observe Ramazan, and Iftar has become a social gathering where people from both faiths happily participate.

AFP Published 10 Mar, 2026 05:24pm

War Diary Day 10: Iran’s new leader, escalating war and endgame questions

The pattern that is emerging suggests a gradual shift in the dynamics of the war.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Published 09 Mar, 2026 06:24pm

Why is Asia so reliant on Middle Eastern oil?

While Asian refiners have been increasing the types of crude they can process to diversify their supplies, there is a limit to how much volume they can handle, as changing grades affects refined-product ⁠output and fuel-blending requirements.

Reuters Published 09 Mar, 2026 01:43pm

A train journey into the silence of Mohenjo-Daro, where time still breathes

A visit to the historic site does not overwhelm you with noise. Rather, it stands in dignified silence, one which speaks.

Dawar Shoaib Published 09 Mar, 2026 08:20am

Small-town Ramazan: Ohio’s growing Muslim community and quiet coexistence

"Ramazan brings hundreds to the mosque every evening, the real work begins after it ends — keeping young people engaged throughout the year," says a community member.

Anwar Iqbal Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:53pm

War Diary Day 9: War hits oil, water, and diplomacy

The conflict is no longer confined to air strikes and the exchange of missiles and drones between adversaries. It is steadily drawing in the economic lifelines of the region.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Published 08 Mar, 2026 06:36pm

War Diary Day 8: Raging conflict, cautious diplomacy

Iran is combining diplomatic signalling toward neighbouring states with continued asymmetric pressure on American and Israeli assets.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Published 07 Mar, 2026 06:25pm

War Diary Day 7: Less of a quick military campaign, more a prolonged test of endurance

Latest estimates circulating in Washington suggest that sustaining the war is costing between $6-7 billion a day.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Published 06 Mar, 2026 06:29pm

Pakistan plans plastic reform: its informal recyclers hold the key

Close to half of the country’s waste is handled by vulnerable informal recyclers, so how much can a national framework really do?

Zofeen T. Ebrahim Published 06 Mar, 2026 05:01pm

Dollar, bonds, or gold — which is the safest haven to hold during the ongoing Middle East conflict?

The choice is complicated, as traditional refuges behave unpredictably. Gold has swung sharply, and the dollar — which has been out of favour in the past year — has bounced back.

Reuters Published 05 Mar, 2026 08:07pm

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

The war that began six days ago as a concentrated blow against Iran’s leadership and military is now starting to resemble something more open-ended.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Published 05 Mar, 2026 05:54pm

War Diary Day 7: Less of a quick military campaign, more a prolonged test of endurance

Latest estimates circulating in Washington suggest that sustaining the war is costing between $6-7 billion a day.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Published 06 Mar, 2026 06:29pm

Pakistan plans plastic reform: its informal recyclers hold the key

Close to half of the country’s waste is handled by vulnerable informal recyclers, so how much can a national framework really do?

Zofeen T. Ebrahim Published 06 Mar, 2026 05:01pm

Dollar, bonds, or gold — which is the safest haven to hold during the ongoing Middle East conflict?

The choice is complicated, as traditional refuges behave unpredictably. Gold has swung sharply, and the dollar — which has been out of favour in the past year — has bounced back.

Reuters Published 05 Mar, 2026 08:07pm

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

The war that began six days ago as a concentrated blow against Iran’s leadership and military is now starting to resemble something more open-ended.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Published 05 Mar, 2026 05:54pm

South Korea warns Iran’s crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials

Officials raised the possibility that semiconductor production could be disrupted if key materials cannot be sourced from the Middle East.

Reuters Updated 05 Mar, 2026 04:06pm

War Diary Day 5: US-Israel war against Iran shifts to attrition

The economic theatre has widened faster than the military one.

Baqir Sajjad Syed Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:10pm

‘False solution’ hampering Pakistan’s climate goals

Pakistan's climate goals were prepared through a “participatory, open and transparent approach”, but they have come under scrutiny for “carbon-intensive steps”.

Zaki Abbas Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:26am

Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran

Powerful explosions have rocked Iran’s capital Tehran since Saturday, with embassies from countries around the world telling their citizens to leave.

AFP Published 03 Mar, 2026 12:26pm

With the Gulf lighting up, oil emerges as Pakistan’s biggest economic risk

Even if the US-Iran conflict lasts only a few days and does not turn into a prolonged war, heightened regional risk can weigh on financial flows.

Fatima S Attarwala Updated 02 Mar, 2026 12:31am

Charred motorcycles and the smell of gunpowder — Recounting the protest outside the US consulate in Karachi

Spent casings of tear gas shells littered the road outside the US consulate in Karachi on Sunday.

Hussain Dada Published 01 Mar, 2026 09:05pm

Game Review — With the T20 World Cup nearing its end, Cricket 26 is a fun way to stay in the game

This year's offering has engaging gameplay, visuals of a relatively high quality and many game modes and tournaments to play.

Mikail Ahmed Shaikh Updated 27 Feb, 2026 05:46pm

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — Pakistani sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks

Artist Ehtisham Jadoon's work primarily focuses on crafting giants, beasts and powerful forms, which he describes as a reflection of aggression.

AFP Updated 01 Mar, 2026 09:21pm

E-Paper | March 11, 2026

War Diary Day 11: Shift in strategies as war slows, costs rise

A parent’s guide to comfortable Eid wear for kids

‘First, we are humans’: Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi

War Diary Day 10: Iran’s new leader, escalating war and endgame questions

Why is Asia so reliant on Middle Eastern oil?

A train journey into the silence of Mohenjo-Daro, where time still breathes

Small-town Ramazan: Ohio’s growing Muslim community and quiet coexistence

War Diary Day 9: War hits oil, water, and diplomacy

War Diary Day 8: Raging conflict, cautious diplomacy

War Diary Day 7: Less of a quick military campaign, more a prolonged test of endurance

Pakistan plans plastic reform: its informal recyclers hold the key

Dollar, bonds, or gold — which is the safest haven to hold during the ongoing Middle East conflict?

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

War Diary Day 7: Less of a quick military campaign, more a prolonged test of endurance

Pakistan plans plastic reform: its informal recyclers hold the key

Dollar, bonds, or gold — which is the safest haven to hold during the ongoing Middle East conflict?

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

South Korea warns Iran’s crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials

War Diary Day 5: US-Israel war against Iran shifts to attrition

‘False solution’ hampering Pakistan’s climate goals

Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran

With the Gulf lighting up, oil emerges as Pakistan’s biggest economic risk

Charred motorcycles and the smell of gunpowder — Recounting the protest outside the US consulate in Karachi

Game Review — With the T20 World Cup nearing its end, Cricket 26 is a fun way to stay in the game

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — Pakistani sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks

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