TOP STORIES

Implementation of SC orders not PML-N’s domain: Gilani

The prime minister said that the opposition was willing to sit in the committees formed by him, but did not accept him as the prime minister.

2 hours ago

“I refuse to accept Gilani as PM,” says Nawaz

PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif said that his party will not allow the appointment of chief election commissioner as per the government’s wishes.

12 mins ago

HRW urges Zardari not to sign Human Rights Commission bill

“President Zardari should tell parliament he will only sign the bill when it gives the commission authority over abuses by military and intelligence agencies.”

India approves plan for Turkmenistan gas imports

The proposed 1,700-km Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India line will have a capacity to carry 90 million cubic mcmd gas for a 30-year period and will be operational in 2018.

No decision yet on Nato supply lines, says Gilani

The final decision would depend on the outcome of ongoing talks between different ministries and officials, said the prime minister.

SPORT

England founder on rock of Chanderpaul
Shivnarine Chanderpaul defied England once again with a tenacious unbeaten 87 to lead West Indies to 243 for nine on the first day of the opening test at Lord's on Thursday.

I will show trust in Malik and Latif: Hafeez
'I will try to make a good environment and trust players like Malik and Khalid.'

Shah Rukh Khan gestures towards a security guard blowing a whistle to direct children accompanying him off the playing field after the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.—AFP Photo

Shah Rukh Khan faces police probe over cricket row
"Security officials told him to leave, but Shah Rukh Khan started the brawl.”

FORUM

Change of guard and recalls
Is Mohammad Hafeez the right choice to lead the Pakistan cricket team in the future? Who have the selectors missed out in the squad?

POLL

FEATURED

Pakistani-Canadians: Falling below the poverty line

A baniya in my backyard

Khursheed Shah’s victory exposes rifts in opposition

White House smothers bill limiting payment

Durrani’s retort to Beg over money for politicians

OPINION

From Today's Newspaper

Ask the people first - I.A Rehman

Entitled to power - Khurram Husain

Waiting for Manto’s epitaph - Jawed Naqvi

Nato’s shame in Libya - Seumas Milne

A requiem for music - F.S.Aijazuddin

EDITORIAL

From Today's Newspaper

Appointment of CEC

Ephedrine scandal

Gulf integration

BLOGS

The grass eaters of Bakistan
Our enemies had to be defeated with our sense of ghairat, TV anchors, national songs, friendly fat terrorists and most of all, our proud grass chomping masses, writes NFP.

An inconvenient affair
A political romance across the borders is bound to have its fair share of social and diplomatic hiccups…

The Herald live blog: Clashes in North Waziristan
The Herald invites Brigadier (retired) Saad Muhammad and Saleem Safi to discuss possible solutions to the problems in the region.

FEATURES

Students at the Khushal School in Mingora, Swat.—File Photo

Resolution passed on human rights of youth
The resolution calls for the elimination of harmful practices such as early and forced marriages and female genital mutilation.

Herald Exclusive: The chronicler of suffering
Manto fills us up with a deep compassion for humanity in a unique way. He employs an ambivalent treatment of good and evil in human psyche.

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India’s shunned transgenders struggle to survive
As night falls, she goes to a local charity to paint her face and transform into Seema, who sells herself on the street.

The business of video games
The video games industry has become a full-fledged branch of the entertainment industry that shows absolutely no signs of slowing down.