Articles by Shaharyar Khalid

Swat’s Jahanabad Buddha smiles despite Taliban efforts to destroy it

Completed in 2016 by the Italian Archaeological Mission using 3D technology and historic photographs from 1926, the restoration preserves parts of the blast damage as a reminder of the attack while reviving one of the region's most significant Buddhist heritage sites.

July 18, 2026

Indian occupied Kashmir still waiting for statehood Delhi promised

Seven years after the illegal abrogation of Article 370, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir is still waiting for the statehood India promised it.

July 16, 2026

To ban or not to ban: Do social media restrictions for minors work?

As governments move to block children from social media, four Pakistani experts offer sharply different answers to a question parents everywhere are asking: Do bans actually work?

June 20, 2026

Pakistan boosts safety net as budget expands social spending

Pakistan's proposed 2026-27 budget includes increased spending on social welfare, healthcare, education and housing, reflecting the government's focus on public welfare.

June 13, 2026

Pakistan braces for heavy rains, temperature drop amid recovery

Pakistan braces for a new wave of heavy rain, hail, and snowfall, threatening flood recovery, crops, and transport. The Bay of Bengal weather system may drop temperatures by up to 10°C and trigger health risks.

October 4, 2025

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This photograph shows a handheld smartphone displaying the icons of some of the main artificial intelligence-based apps, including LLMs and chatbots, including Meta AI, on July 15, 2026. (File photo: AFP)