Beware splashy corporate gestures when they leave existing power structures intact. by Helen Lewis Tumbrels are rattling through the streets of the internet. Over the past few years, online-led social movements have deposed gropers, exposed bullies—and, sometimes, ruined the lives of the innocent. Commentators warn of “mob justice,” while activists exult in their newfound power to change the world. Both groups …

  Police in Kyrgyzstan’s northeastern Naryn province are preparing charges against a man infected with the coronavirus who refused to self-quarantine and as a result, is believed to have spread the virus to at least three other people. The man had returned from Pakistan where he attended a “da’wah”, which is a feature of the controversial Islamic group Tablighi Jamaat. …

Experts say Pakistan needs to shift its foreign policy from geostrategic to financial diplomacy   Special correspondent Islamabad: Diplomatic and development experts have termed the Pakistan recent diplomatic overtures ill-conceived and ill-prepared. They suggested that Pakistan needs a paradigm shift in its foreign policy and focus on economic diplomacy rather than on the traditional geostrategic partnership. They were speaking at …

Herald Report Pakistani authorities are investigating five prominent journalists and a blogger for displaying the photo of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on social media during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan last month. A confidential letter by the Cybercrime Wing of Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on March 13 said that the organization had launched inquiries …

Kurdish-led group says last of militants cleared from stronghold of Baghuz After almost five years, the battle to dismantle Islamic State’s brutal “caliphate” has ended with an announcement from US-backed forces that the militants have been driven out of their last stronghold of Baghuz, deep in the Syrian desert. Isis had held out for months against the Syrian Democratic Forces …