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Non-credible threats briefly disrupt voting at two Georgia polling locations: officials

Trump says "going to have a tremendous victory"; Michelle urges people to vote for Kamala, Vance for a "better future for our kids".

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:24pm

How does voting work in the US elections?

JCP approves 7-member constitutional bench with representation from all four provinces

Omar Ayub objects to the quorum of commission; bench approved for a term of two months.

Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:58pm

Two Chinese nationals injured in Karachi shooting

Sindh home ministry says "clash" occurred between security guards, foreigners at police station.

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 04:31pm

Sindh govt forms committee for security of Karachi airport

Sindh Interior Minister directs committee to prepare comprehensive SOPs detailing responsibilities of each institution and official for review.

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 08:54pm

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At least 7 killed in Israeli raid and airstrikes on West Bank

Ireland approves Palestinian ambassador for first time.

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 08:54pm

Iran vows ‘measured and calculated’ response to Israeli attack

FM Dar reiterates call for independent Palestinian state, affirms solidarity with Iranian people.

Published 05 Nov, 2024 06:53pm

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution

Punjab govt has blamed deteriorating air quality on pollution wafting in from India.

Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Iranian female student who stripped at university is ‘troubled’, govt says

Spokesperson says woman has been transferred from a police station to a treatment centre, but not what treatment she would receive.

Published 05 Nov, 2024 06:34pm

NA session adjourned shortly after Omar Ayub criticises last night’s steamrolled legislation

Session taken off air for brief duration after PTI leader labels govt "thief"; Raza Rabbani says parliamentary process circumvented.

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 04:14pm

Harris or Trump: America decides in knife-edge election

Polling stations opened at 6am on the US east coast, and tens of millions of voters are expected to cast their ballots.

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:00pm

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The company is calling on the govt to introduce sustainable auto policies that will foster long-term growth and localisation.

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Woman strips off clothes at Iran university in apparent protest, reports say

University spokesperson says the woman was under "severe mental pressure and had a mental disorder".

World , Published 03 Nov, 2024 01:21pm

Woman strips off clothes at Iran university in apparent protest, reports say

Legal fraternity, journalists, and politicians react to recovery of Imran’s lawyer

PTI demands probe into finding those responsible for "abduction and the mistreatment" of Intezar Hussain Panjutha.

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Non-credible threats briefly disrupt voting at two Georgia polling locations: officials

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‘Two sides of the same coin’: Young Pakistani Americans weigh lesser evils in 2024 US election

The situation in Gaza has led to many young voters feeling disillusioned with both their government and what they've been told about democracy.

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TDAP 2024 fashion round-up: ‘At least there was a catwalk’

The recent two-day ‘Fashion Week’ in Karachi organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan reminded one of glory days.

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As the US presidential race unfolds, Pakistan watches closely — yet the outcome is unlikely to stray from the well-worn paths of pragmatism.

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The year of Qazi: maverick in freefall

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