Amid protests, Punjab Assembly passes defamation law Bill allows special tribunal to penalise those involved in drafting or disseminating "fake news". Updated 21 May, 2024 07:52am
Live Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout from commencement More than 569 tons of aid delivered across floating pier into Gaza, says US Central Command. Updated 21 May, 2024 11:41am
Imran, others acquitted in ‘Azadi March’ violence cases Defence counsel requested the court to acquit the PTI founder since the allegations made against him were baseless. Updated 21 May, 2024 08:01am
RSS steps in as Modi’s BJP faces resistance, fatigue in election Bread and butter issues "replacing religious fervour" in many parts of India. Updated 21 May, 2024 08:08am
Two killed, four injured in Islamabad as car runs over protesters in their sleep Case registered against driver, who was arrested after speeding away from "Save Gaza" protest. Updated 21 May, 2024 11:34am
Over 500 more students repatriated from Bishkek Many students express apprehensions that they might not be allowed to return to Kyrgyzstan to complete their degree. Updated 21 May, 2024 09:21am
Water ‘most dear’ as heatwave sets in from today Groundwater recharge dams in Sindh’s most arid areas have already run dry; urban areas facing shortages due to prolonged loadshedding. Updated 21 May, 2024 09:28am
Military trials of civilians ‘no-no’ in international law, says Amnesty International chief Dr Callamard urges Pakistan to uphold its international obligations; calls ban on X “disproportionate, unnecessary and against international law”. Published 21 May, 2024 08:22am
Govt seeks to extract Rs29bn more from electricity consumers for April Despite 75pc cheaper generation, regulator fixes petition for public hearing on 30th. Published 21 May, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan, Turkiye vow to hike trade to $5bn Visiting Turkish FM hold talks with PM, Dar and army chief. Updated 21 May, 2024 09:33am
Editorial: Iran’s new leader will have to confront economic woes and political polarisation internally
Editorial: Probe committee on wheat import appears to be an attempt to sweep the issue under the carpet
vivo V30e 5G launched in Pakistan with sleek design and advanced imaging capabilities The design of V30e 5G makes everything from scrolling to gaming feel incredibly smooth.
Servis Tyres commits to further Rs30bn investment to boost exports in Pakistan Brand to increase exports to $100m in 2025 as its chairman and CEO meet PM Shehbaz.
1 PM Shehbaz announces day of mourning on Tuesday for Iranian helicopter crash victims Flag to fly at half-mast throughout nation; President Raisi, FM Hossein Amirabdollahian among those killed in last night's crash; Iran orders probe. World , Updated 20 May, 2024 11:39pm
2 What happens if an Iranian president dies in office? The country's current President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash last night, an Iranian official says. World , Updated 20 May, 2024 09:32am
3 Iran President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter ‘crashes upon landing’ in Varzaqan region: state media Search efforts underway but no news yet on his condition; FM Amir-Abdollahian also onboard; Iranians urged to pray. , Updated 20 May, 2024 12:34am
4 No plans to scrap solar net metering policy: energy minister Awais Leghari says govt will encourage shift to solar power since the policy was the brainchild of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. Pakistan , Updated 20 May, 2024 07:56am
5 Over 300 return as govt downplays Kyrgyz unrest FM Dar says situation in Bishkek under control, attacks result of a "misunderstanding"; students say all is not well, hundreds trapped. World , Updated 20 May, 2024 07:48am
Budgeting without people Even though the economy is a critical issue, discussions about it involve a select few who are not really interested in communicating with the people. Arifa Noor
Iranian tragedy Due to Iran’s regional and geopolitical influence, the world will be watching the power transition carefully.
Circular debt woes THE alleged corruption and ineptitude of the country’s power bureaucracy is proving very costly. New official data...
Reproductive health IT is naïve to imagine that reproductive healthcare counts in Pakistan, where women from low-income groups and ...
Mainstream Pakistan The state needs to navigate a delicate balance between satisfying citizens and meeting IMF goals.
How not to win a Pulitzer Most Western media will have you believe the Palestine issue cropped up on Oct 7, and not with the Nakba.
Saga of reserved seats The question of reserved seats will require interpretation of the Constitution and Elections Act, 2017.
No reason to sanction Israel, Games should promote peace, says head of International Paralympic Committee
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Renowned Brahvi poet Mir Ulfat passes away Ulfat had been ill for some time and was being treated at a hospital in Quetta. The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Published 20 May, 2024 11:27am
‘Abusers never take responsibility’: P Diddy slammed online for apology after footage of him beating Cassie emerges The rapper released a video apologising for his behaviour during a 'dark time' in his life. Reuters | Images Staff Published 20 May, 2024 01:51pm
Trial and punishment: What do arrest warrants at the ICC mean for Israel, Hamas Ayesha Malik Published 21 May, 2024 11:42am
Can Pakistan’s judiciary be truly independent? Only through a holistic approach can we ensure that justice not only prevails but is seen to prevail. Azwar Shakeel Published 13 May, 2024 11:00am
Planting hope — an artist’s upside-down solution to Karachi’s air pollution In the heart of Karachi's urban sprawl, where clean air is a luxury, one artist's upside-down gardens defy air pollution, offering a breath of hope. Hawwa Fazal Published 16 May, 2024 11:15am
Committee formed to forge consensus on establishing Digital Media Authority APP Published 20 May, 2024 11:46pm
Pakistan to unveil indigenous biometric solutions in Cape Town Android 11-supported kit includes fingerprint, iris, facial recognition as well as multiple connectivity options and GPS tech. Iftikhar A. Khan Updated 19 May, 2024 08:15am
Punjab CM Maryam lays foundation of IT City Reveals official logo of Nawaz Sharif IT City as MoU signed between CBD and 15 companies. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 19 May, 2024 01:01pm
ECHOES OF ANOTHER STUDENT MOVEMENT When the protests against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza broke out across US campuses, a friend suggested that ... Hasan Zaidi Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
CLIMATE CHANGE: THE CLIMATE MIGRANTS While the 2022 floods caused mayhem nationwide, such climate-induced calamities are happening more frequently in Pakistan’s Umar Bacha Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
THE GRAPEVINE Mishi Khan ain’t happy with singer Abrarul Haq for mentioning that, more than a decade ago, he had received PYT Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
PRIME TIME: THE DEATH OF REALITY TV? With reality TV in the UK almost dead, The Traitors offers a last glimmer of hope Jamie Medhurst Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
