‘Office open 24 hours’: NA speaker says ready to play role in govt, PTI talks PML-N's Ayaz Sadiq highlights need for both sides to discuss various issues of national interest. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 02:43pm
Shares at PSX shed nearly 3,800 points on SBP projections Analyst attributes dip to central bank's guidance indicating a likely modest uptick in inflation. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 03:33pm
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Mohsin Naqvi lauds Saudi higher education, discusses collaboration during Riyadh visit Also visits passports directorate, discussing measures to simplify issuance, prevent forgery. Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:40pm
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US Fed expected to combine interest rate cut with hawkish 2025 outlook Economists say while Fed will remain keen on projecting additional easing for 2025, pace of rate cuts will likely be more cautious. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 03:16pm
Mahnoor Ali, Harmas Raja clinch U13, U11 titles at US Junior Squash Open Both players remained undefeated throughout the tournament; Raja stormed to victory over USA’s Archibald Anolik in three straight sets. Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:49am
As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments New wealth generated by bitcoin's recent highs comes as the luxury industry faces its biggest slump in years. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 12:18pm
Imran warns of remittance halt if demands not met PTI demands prisoner release, May 9 probe before talks; Aleema says Imran wants to wait a few more days before taking action. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 12:07pm
Govt mulls bulk imports via Gwadar port Committee reviews progress on existing plans and discussed the roadmap to enhance the utilisation. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:36am
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1 Schools to remain closed across Punjab on Monday due to ‘security situation’ Schools in Islamabad Capital Territory to remain closed as well but notification cites no reason. Pakistan , Updated 16 Dec, 2024 12:36pm
2 Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria "Moscow requested that the base’s command arrange an immediate evacuation to Russia," says ousted Syrian president. World , Published 16 Dec, 2024 11:15pm
3 Top huddle vows ‘no leniency’ for violent protesters PM to visit Egypt for two-day D-8 summit. Newspaper , Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:26am
4 Risky slope Inflation likely to see an upward trajectory once high base effect tapers off. Newspaper , Updated 17 Dec, 2024 08:11am
5 UK court jails father, stepmother for life for murder of daughter Sara Sharif Judge hands down sentences of 40 and 33 years respectively; victim's mother calls them "sadists" and "executioners". World , Updated 17 Dec, 2024 08:01pm
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Development expenditure PAKISTAN’S infrastructure development woes are wide and deep. The country must annually spend at least 10pc of its...
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Year of unmet challenges Public optimism was in short supply at a time of political turmoil and economic stress.
Economic cost of disruptions Political crises not only afflict our society but also incur colossal economic costs.
Muneeb Butt’s idealistic take on joint families may not be for everyone Images Staff Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:55pm
Mahira Khan reveals Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to cast her in Heeramandi 15 years ago The beloved actor talked about her journey in the entertainment industry and marriage to Salim Karim. Images Staff Published 17 Dec, 2024 05:29pm
‘Hip-hop changed my life’: Talha Anjum on his epic year and victory lap with Kattar Karachi In an exclusive interview, the rapper shared that his film is a reflection of things that he's seen and things that are wrong with the world. Asfa Sultan Published 17 Dec, 2024 12:45pm
SC’s order green lights military courts, detrimental to civilian rights, lawyers warn Allowing military courts to pronounce decisions, albeit conditionally, raises renewed concerns about the judiciary's independence after the 26th Constitutional Amendment, says lawyer Mirza Moiz Baig. Dawn.com Updated 14 Dec, 2024 11:03am
The climate paradox: AI’s role in both saving and sabotaging the planet As the world hops on the AI bandwagon, one question continues to loom: is it sustainable? Abdul Sattar Abbasi Updated 10 Dec, 2024 02:35pm
ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google Newly public feature enables users to receive “fast, timely answers” with links to relevant web sources. AFP Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:24pm
Internet issues due to security concerns: govt Parliamentary secretary blames net speed problems on "congestion, theft and loadshedding", claims they will be resolved after 5G auction. Amir Wasim Updated 17 Dec, 2024 09:38am
SOCIETY: THE FEUDAL GUNS While the challenges facing guards working for private security companies are well documented, very little is known about the Ali Raza Mugheri Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:09am
HOCKEY: THE NEW CUSTODIAN OF THE GOAL The surprise package of the recently-concluded Men’s Junior Asia Hockey Cup was Pakistan’s up-and-coming goalkeeper Faizan Jan Ijaz Chaudhry Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:08am
The Grapevine Nazia Hasan was one of the pioneers of pop music in South Asia — not just in Pakistan. Her influence has been beautifully PYT Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:11am
THE TUBE Acclaimed writer Farhat Ishtiaq turns her hand to romantic comedy with this light-hearted serial about love and healing Sadaf Haider Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:11am
