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Reading and mathematics scores across OECD countries have fallen to the lowest levels recorded by PISA, raising fresh concern about whether school systems are rebuilding basic skills fast enough after years of…
Every monsoon, the same sentence appears across Pakistani media: the Chenab is at medium flood level, the Ravi at low. Millions of people read it, and very few know what it means — whether it is a reason to move…

A new study suggests that readers may judge some AI-generated stories more favorably than human-written fiction, at least when it comes to simplicity and ease of reading. The research, reported by The Guardian…

British Council libraries in Karachi and Lahore mark ten years of supporting reading, learning, creativity and cultural exchange across their communities.
Pakistan's weekly inflation reading has kept household budgets under pressure, with food prices again sitting at the centre of public concern.
Only England could find itself in a position to claim a World Cup bronze medal by beating France in a wild, high-scoring match, and somehow have the result read as further evidence of exactly the tactical problem…

Germany’s factory sector delivered a brighter-than-expected reading in June, offering a sign of resilience in Europe’s largest economy even as global markets remained cautious, according to The Guardian Business. The…

Nepal's catastrophic flood has intensified scrutiny of damaged sensors, cross-border data sharing and the minutes available to warn communities downstream.
UK inflation cooled faster than expected to 2.6% in June as food and fuel prices dropped, with new Chancellor John Healey calling it welcome news while stressing there is still much more the government should do.
The Lahore High Court's Chief Justice Aalia Neelum is urging Punjab police to enhance the font size of FIRs to improve readability and protect eyesight
The White House has defended Argentina's footballers after they displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands during the World Cup semi-final, with officials citing a belief in free speech.
Brian Madjo's UEFA Super Cup goal for Aston Villa has started an England eligibility debate and added a new name to the long-term striker conversation. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a…

A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…

Disney’s theme park business showed strength in the latest quarter, while Comcast’s Universal parks moved in the opposite direction, underscoring how closely the sector is watched as a gauge of consumer spending…
Babar Azam's hand injury in a tour match has raised selection caution for Pakistan before the England Test series.
Australia's batting worries grew in Darwin after Bangladesh exposed the top order and bowled the hosts out cheaply on day one of the first Test. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a current…
Australia's young footballers are on the move, giving the Socceroos a post-World Cup lift before the next Asian Cup cycle. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a current headline with the bigger…
US President Donald Trump has said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his outreach, reviving attention on whether direct diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang could return. The comment came after…
Serena Williams' latest training clips have kept attention on her tennis comeback and the Cincinnati doubles wildcard with Venus Williams. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a current headline…
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir election is perhaps the 'most significant' in the region's history, saying the region's future is tied to the outcome.
Iqbal Qasim's criticism of modern Pakistan cricketers has reopened a familiar but important debate about discipline, money, skill development and national pride. The story is useful for sports readers because it…
Bradley Barcola, Gabriel Jesus and Folarin Balogun have pushed the football transfer market back into the spotlight as clubs search for late-window solutions. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a…
Arshad Nadeem's decision to skip the Lausanne Diamond League has turned Pakistan's javelin planning into one of the country's most important sports stories. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a…
Adil Nabi's expected move to Greek club Panachaiki has given Pakistan football another overseas marker at a time when fans are tracking every professional pathway. The story is useful for sports readers because it…