PM Shehbaz forms committee to negotiate with PTI Dar, Sanaullah among members named in committee; Barrister Gohar welcomes development; NA speaker calls for meeting with both sides tomorrow. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 02:47pm
Live Palestinian official says Gaza ceasefire talks 90pc complete Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 28; Al Jazeera Arabic loses contact with journalists inside Kamal Adwan Hospital. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 02:11pm
Angry questions in Germany after Christmas market attack Police and prosecutors caution they were at the beginning of their investigation into what motivated the attack. Published 22 Dec, 2024 01:29pm
India child marriage crackdown reaches nearly 5,000 arrests India is home to more than 220 million child brides, according to UN. Published 22 Dec, 2024 01:17pm
Top judges oppose spy agencies’ input in judges, bureaucrats’ promotion IHC’s Justice Ishaq, SC’s senior-most judge critical of intelligence evaluations. Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:07am
FO rejects US stance on Pakistan missiles Allegations termed "unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history". Updated 22 Dec, 2024 07:48am
PM orders strict action against tax defaulters Instructs relevant authorities for swift completion of FBR’s value chain digitisation. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 07:54am
Scientists observe ‘negative time’ in quantum experiments Researchers say they have demonstrated that “negative time” isn’t just a theoretical idea — it exists in a tangible, physical sense. Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:07am
Rising crude oil imports boost exports Estimates suggest that increase in local production of petroleum products and their exports in past few months will likely boost economic growth. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:34am
Festivities fill Karachi air as lawyers’ body holds Christmas event Cardinal Coutts urges people to work with sincerity as figures representing multiple faiths express unity. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Back with a bang: Nescafé Basement returns for it’s sixth season A fresh stage for emerging talent, premiering December 28, 2024.
FACE partners with Punjab govt to transform agriculture and uplift farmers FACE partners with the Punjab govt to modernise agriculture, boost productivity, and empower farmers with climate-smart solutions.
1 May 9 riots: Military courts hand 25 civilians 2-10 years’ prison time ISPR says justice would truly be "fully served once mastermind and planners" punished; PTI "rejects" sentences while govt hails them. Pakistan , Updated 21 Dec, 2024 07:57pm
2 How India’s exploitation of US sanctions hurts Pakistani businesses Cosmos Engineering and its Chinese partner, Taiyuan Mining Import and Export, have yet to be compensated for "wrongful" seizure. Pakistan , Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:45am
3 Pentagon treads cautiously after official’s missile claims Press secretary says US values Pakistan as a "partner in the region", has worked closely on counterterrorism efforts in the past. Pakistan , Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:30am
4 Strange claim In all likelihood, Pakistan and US will continue to be ‘frenemies'. Newspaper , Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:43am
5 Imposing pickup trucks symbolise Pakistan’s power gulf The Hilux has become a symbol of power, affluence and intimidation in a society marked by significant class divisions. Pakistan , Published 21 Dec, 2024 12:27am
Likely cause of US missile claim The bizarre claim regarding Pakistan’s missile programme could well be to appease India. Abbas Nasir
Military convictions Pakistan’s democracy, still finding its feet, cannot afford such compromises on core democratic values.
Need for talks FOR a long time now, the country has been in the grip of relentless political uncertainty, featuring the...
Vulnerable vaccinators THE campaign to eradicate polio from Pakistan cannot succeed unless the safety of vaccinators and security personnel...
Bold action to rescue SDGs in Pakistan Gains that are made in human development terms are literally washed away by the effects of climate change on a regular basis.
Digital graveyard It seems scrutiny of executive action, disruptions, suppression of fundamental rights non-issues for our courts.
Bad romance: The complex allure of toxic love in Pakistani dramas Bazigah Murad Published 21 Dec, 2024 01:49pm
Host Syed Muzammil Shah denies misquoted remarks about Mahira Khan The journalist and host recently appeared on a talk show and was made to rank actors based on their appearance and skills. Images Staff Published 20 Dec, 2024 04:53pm
Bride, groom, spy: India’s wedding detectives For some families, the first step when young lovers want to get married is not to call a priest or party planner but a sleuth. AFP Published 20 Dec, 2024 01:58pm
The secrets of Karomber Lake — a tale of curses, trials, and beauty Sulman Ali Published 20 Dec, 2024 11:07am
Fertility woes — the hidden cost of rising air pollution As air pollution levels rise, women face a double burden — fighting for clean air and grappling with the impact on their reproductive health. Aqsa Shams Updated 18 Dec, 2024 12:54pm
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
Albania shuts down TikTok for a year Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama says that “TikTok is the thug of the neighbourhood”. AFP Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:07am
US judge finds Israeli firm liable for WhatsApp hacking Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, says the ruling is a win for privacy. Reuters Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:07am
ESSAY: CAN MADRESSAHS BE MAINSTREAMED? Madressahs in Pakistan operate a parallel education system that mostly produces unemployable graduates and has often been linked Aqil Sajjad Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
FOOTBALL: SAUDIA’S NEW CROWN JEWEL Securing the hosting rights to the 2034 FIFA World Cup is the crowning achievement of Saudi Arabia’s sports policy but it has Shahrukh Sohail Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
THE GRAPEVINE On December 15, lovers and practitioners of music were shocked to hear that tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain PYT Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:28am
THE TUBE This is the third and final mini-series in veteran producer Sultana Siddiqui’s gripping set of stories that highlight Sadaf Haider Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:58am
