Govt disputes ‘IHC judge’s letter’ alleging interference in audio leaks case AGP admits a request was made by his office to discuss sensitive matters in in-camera session only but says it shouldn't be dubbed interference. Published 14 May, 2024 07:09pm
SC orders govt to ensure Imran Khan’s presence in NAB amendments case on Thursday via video link Justice Minallah says PTI founder should be presented in the case since he is a party to it. Updated 14 May, 2024 07:01pm
IHC stays govt move to block SIMs of non-filers Private telecom operator's counsel warns that a loss of Rs1bn annually would occur if SIMs are blocked. Updated 14 May, 2024 02:55pm
Protesters call off march in AJK after demands met Alliance head urges govt to also compensate families of three protesters and a policeman who lost their lives in the violence. Updated 14 May, 2024 04:46pm
Traders observe shutter-down strike against govt plan to extend tax net to Malakand division Claim that the proposal is "unjustified" in violation of the then government's agreement with state of Swat in 1969. Published 14 May, 2024 05:28pm
NA opposition leader says Defence Minister Asif’s remarks about Ayub Khan ‘unwarranted’ In yesterday's searing session, Khawaja Asif had called for the former dictator's body to be "dug up and hanged as per Article 6". Updated 14 May, 2024 06:08pm
Govt unveils broader privatisation plan for state-owned enterprises Announcement comes after PM headed a meeting on privatisation process of loss-making state enterprises, according to statement. Updated 14 May, 2024 04:28pm
Live Israeli tanks push into Gaza’s Rafah, as displaced civilians flee again Nothing wrong with Gaza death toll figures, WHO says after Israeli questioning. Updated 14 May, 2024 04:01pm
New study urges US to work with Pakistan on countering terrorism, secure access to its airspace Calls for US to threaten Islamabad with “serious negative repercussions” if militants allegedly based in the country "attack India again". Published 14 May, 2024 02:01pm
Modi files candidacy for parliamentary seat in India’s election in holy city Varanasi The 73-year-old spent the morning visiting temples and offering prayers at the banks of the Ganges. Published 14 May, 2024 01:26pm
Editorial: Consistent PSDP contraction is a sign of Pakistan’s lingering financial and economic crisis
1 AJK march resumes amid stalemate Protest leaders accuse govt of delaying tactics; offices, schools to remain closed today while PM calls meeting. Newspaper , Updated 13 May, 2024 10:33am
2 Situation in AJK calms down after 2 days of violent clashes Rangers deployment withdrawn; JAAC leader open to negotiations with govt. , Updated 12 May, 2024 08:53pm
3 After months of speculation, Miftah Ismail confirms he’s forming new political party Former PML-N leader promises new party will "speak for the hopes and aspirations of all Pakistanis". Pakistan , Published 12 May, 2024 09:38pm
4 Second night of auroras seen amid ‘extreme’ solar storm No major disruptions to power or communications networks appear to have been reported this time around. World , Published 12 May, 2024 12:40pm
5 India’s illiberal election The outlook for India-Pakistan relations is troubled if Modi returns to power. World , Updated 13 May, 2024 09:02am
Modi won’t go down sans a fight Would Modi accept defeat if it does come calling? Or would he take the Donald Trump route, instead? Jawed Naqvi
Privatisation divide How this disagreement within the government will sit with the IMF is anybody’s guess.
AJK protests SINCE last week, Azad Jammu & Kashmir has been roiled by protests, fuelled principally by a disconnect between...
Guns and guards THERE are some flawed aspects to our society that we must start to fix at the grassroots level. One of these is the...
India’s illiberal election The outlook for India-Pakistan relations is troubled if Modi returns to power.
Political capitalism Pakistani decision-makers salivate at the prospect of a one-party state but without paying attention to those additional ingredients.
Who can rock the hybrid boat? If the chief was able to weather that storm then, he appears far more secure now.
Every award show is an opportunity to talk about Palestine — even the HUM Style Awards Hania Aamir, Faris Shafi and other stars used their platform to speak about something important this past Saturday. Asfa Sultan Updated 14 May, 2024 12:48pm
Pakistan Literary Festival 2024 to be held at BUITEMS in Quetta Renowned personalities from film, literature, theatre, music, entertainment and politics will participate in the event. Saleem Shahid Published 14 May, 2024 11:04am
2024 Elections: What’s at stake for India’s minorities? Could a third term under Narendra Modi see the formalising of second-class status for minorities and the destruction of the country’s ancient composite culture? Sajjad Hassan Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:42am
From screens to streets: How Gen Z is disrupting the status quo and redefining activism It's safe to say that the kids are doing just fine. It is the adults running the world that are the problem. Uzair M. Younus Updated 26 Apr, 2024 05:20pm
AI film festival gives glimpse of cinema’s future 3,000 short films submitted to festival. AFP Updated 13 May, 2024 09:23am
Art group employs brainwaves, AI to recreate landscapes “We’ve known for around 10 years that it’s possible to reconstruct a viewed image from the activity of the visual cortex,” says researcher. AFP Published 12 May, 2024 07:37am
ESSAY: WE’RE READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP NOW Diary entries from a former actor reflect on how the desire to conform to the norms of the entertainment industry allowed her to Neha Maqsood Published 12 May, 2024 07:38am
FOOTBALL: GIRLS KICKING MOUNTAINS Zahra Afzal runs the Women’s Football Academy in Hazara Town, Quetta. What made her get into such an apparently thankless job? Somaiyah Hafeez Published 12 May, 2024 07:38am
SOUNDSCAPE: AND NOW, AI MUSIC AI can now generate entire songs on demand. What does this mean for music as we know it? Oliver Bown Published 12 May, 2024 07:38am
THE GRAPEVINE Indian playback singer Arijit Singh recently did a concert in Dubai. The venue was bursting at the seams PYT Published 12 May, 2024 07:38am
