The timeless miracle of Zamzam

The timeless miracle of Zamzam

Every year, millions of pilgrims perform the rituals of Hajj, retracing the steps of Bibi Hajra between the hills of Safa and Published 23 May, 2026 08:23am
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This is with reference to the cover article “Dirty skies: The invisible cost of conflict” by Benazir Raz
Published 23 May, 2026 08:23am
Movie review: Charlie the Wonderdog

Movie review: Charlie the Wonderdog

Charlie the Wonderdog is a fun family movie about a dog who gets superpowers after meeting aliens. But the movie is...
Published 23 May, 2026 08:18am
Wonder Craft: Mini paper basket

Wonder Craft: Mini paper basket

Eid is just around the corner, and everyone is busy preparing for the celebrations in their own special way. While...
Published 23 May, 2026 08:11am
Story time: Doing the right thing

Story time: Doing the right thing

The sun glared down at me as I carried the heavy groceries bags to my car. My cousin was getting married that night,...
Published 23 May, 2026 08:14am
Story Time: The Joy of giving on Eid

Story Time: The Joy of giving on Eid

Eidul Azha 2026 is just a few days away, and it has brought back memories of the same Eid last year, an experience I...
Published 23 May, 2026 08:14am
Book Review: Batman’s World

Book Review: Batman’s World

Everyone knows that Batman lives in a cave, but do you know why? Why does he prefer to operate alone, yet still ...
Published 23 May, 2026 08:13am
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Netflix is expanding the Stranger Things universe with an animated series titled Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, set between
Updated 23 May, 2026 01:29pm
The weekly weird

The weekly weird

A company called Sonic Fire Tech is developing a new way to fight fires using low-frequency sound waves instead of water or...
Updated 23 May, 2026 01:42pm
When school ends

When school ends

The end of exams usually brings relief. But for students leaving school, it also brings a flood of emotions: excitement, fear,...
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
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This is regarding the recipe “Banana upside-down cake” by Muhammad Umar Shaheen (YW, April 18). It was a simple and easy recipe.
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
How mothers are shaped

How mothers are shaped

Some transformations are loud, others happen silently within. Becoming a mother is one of those journeys that begins long
Published 09 May, 2026 08:21am
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This is with reference to the article “From memories to meaning” by Urwa Waseem (YW, April 11).
Published 09 May, 2026 08:21am
Story time: The weight of honesty

Story time: The weight of honesty

It was evening. Ali was on his way home after a group study session at a friend’s house, which was just a street...
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
Story time: The beach catastrophe

Story time: The beach catastrophe

It was a sunny afternoon in June 2024. The sun was blazing. The beach was calm and peaceful, with soft golden sand...
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
Advice: Acceptance

Advice: Acceptance

Acceptance means seeing the reality of a situation and acknowledging it. It is not necessary that you are bound to...
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
Insight: Turning anger into strength

Insight: Turning anger into strength

Anger is a natural emotion, but when it is expressed in the wrong way, it can damage relationships, peace of mind and even...
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
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Marvel Comics has brought Ultimate Wolverine to an end with issue #16, marking a bittersweet farewell for the fan-favourite...
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
The weekly weird

The weekly weird

A fishing boat off Cape Cod has caught an extremely rare split-coloured lobster, estimated to be a 1 in 50 million find.
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
Story time: The shirt signing

Story time: The shirt signing

The grey fabric of my uniform kurta felt heavy, almost as heavy as my heart, not with the heat of Karachi, but with...
Published 16 May, 2026 06:05am
Wonder Craft: Mothers’ day card

Wonder Craft: Mothers’ day card

As exams are still going on in many schools, most kids are dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety. Still, special...
Published 09 May, 2026 08:16am
Focus: The hidden struggle of students

Focus: The hidden struggle of students

Deadlines, expectations and constant comparisons — for many students, stress is no longer occasional, it’s a daily routine
Published 09 May, 2026 08:14am
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Published 09 May, 2026 08:13am
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Disney unveiled its live-action Moana at CinemaCon, with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui and newcomer Catherine
Published 09 May, 2026 08:11am
The weekly weird

The weekly weird

A pet chicken in Maine has been officially named the world’s oldest at 15 years and 100 days.
Published 09 May, 2026 08:10am
Movie review: Hoppers

Movie review: Hoppers

Do you think Avatar was a little too much for you and your friends? Do you think Super Pets wasn’t that super? If...
Published 09 May, 2026 08:07am
Cook-it-yourself: Cocomo latte

Cook-it-yourself: Cocomo latte

Hello summer! Hi friends! How are you guys doing in this heat? And how are your exams preparation going? I am having...
Published 02 May, 2026 06:28am
Anxiety and you: learning to cope

Anxiety and you: learning to cope

From school stress to social pressure, anxiety can affect anyone. Learn what it means, why it happens and how small habits can
Published 02 May, 2026 06:13am
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This is regarding the article “Do exams define intelligence?” by Mannan Samad (YW, April 4).
Published 02 May, 2026 06:12am
Reflections: The price of growing up

Reflections: The price of growing up

We spend our childhood wishing to grow up faster, dreaming of freedom and independence. But once we get there, we quietly
Published 02 May, 2026 06:10am
Story time: The cost of overcaring

Story time: The cost of overcaring

Zain loved birds very much. He watched them and observed their activities. One day, he noticed that a pair of robins...
Published 02 May, 2026 06:10am
Story time: Becoming ‘official’

Story time: Becoming ‘official’

Turning 18 was supposed to mean freedom. Instead, it meant a flimsy card and a stack of papers deciding if I exist....
Published 02 May, 2026 06:10am
Studying hard and still blanking in exams?

Studying hard and still blanking in exams?

There is a reason you can remember every word of a song you haven’t heard in three years, but can’t remember what you studied last Tuesday in your geography class.
Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:08am
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The new Ben 10 comic from Dynamite Entertainment is off to a strong start, with issue #1 pulling in over 80,000 orders — far...
Published 02 May, 2026 06:10am
The weekly weird

The weekly weird

In Shenzhen, China, researchers have unveiled a bizarre power suit that turns the wearer into a half-human, half-robot centaur.
Published 02 May, 2026 06:10am
Story time: Weight of a crown

Story time: Weight of a crown

Sometimes it’s not the change we choose that breaks us, but the one forced upon us, the one that quietly erases a...
Published 02 May, 2026 06:10am
Book review: Do You Know? Football

Book review: Do You Know? Football

With the FIFA World Cup approaching fast, you have little time on your hands to know what the fuss is all about. And...
Published 02 May, 2026 06:10am
Essential tips before exams

Essential tips before exams

Study space: Clean your desk enough that you can actually put a notebook on it. It doesn’t need to be...
Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:08am
Opinion: Not the ideal student

Opinion: Not the ideal student

Every exam season, the same type of articles start appea­ring, like forwarded WhatsApp messages nobody asked for....
Published 02 May, 2026 06:10am
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The story included multiple themes, such as humour, fear, stress and the weight of mistakes. It showed how a single, simple typing
Updated 26 Apr, 2026 08:09am
Story time: Speaker of the week

Story time: Speaker of the week

“Morning Assembly speaker this week: Naeel Ahmed (Class 9)” Naeel stared at his name on the list pasted outside...
Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:08am
Story time: The unread letters

Story time: The unread letters

“Mama? Mama?” Ayra called impatiently. “Yes, dear, what happened?” her mother replied. “Mama, where’s my letterbox?” she asked.
Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:08am