PTI-govt negotiations begin as committees meet Govt committee comprise FM Dar, PM’s aide Sanaullah, Senator Siddiqui; Imran directs Saif to unite opposition under KP CM’s leadership. Published 23 Dec, 2024 12:33pm
Verdict against Imran, Bushra in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case postponed due to ‘winter break’ Islamabad accountability court judge says new date to be announced soon; official court holidays begin tomorrow. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 12:17pm
Live Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital ‘next to impossible’ to obey, say medics ‘Losing loved ones everyday’, Gaza resident says as people look through debris for survivors. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 11:10am
PCB picks UAE as neutral venue for Champions Trophy Spokesman claims decision made by Pakistan, which is expected host 9-10 matches. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:26am
Fafen finds difference between votes cast for NA, PA seats Punjab sees gulf of over 0.5m; "invalid votes" in provincial polls outnumber those for NA contests. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 08:36am
Syrian leader vows to bring all arms ‘under state control’ Says his regime working on protecting sects and minorities; vows to end all interference in Lebanon. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 09:51am
Military trial verdicts not in line with international obligations, says EU spokesperson Reminds thats under EU’s GSP+, beneficiary countries, including Pakistan, voluntarily agreed to implement ICCPR. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 07:22am
Man in Karachi arrested for holding daughter captive, ‘shaving’ her head Victim lodges FIR against her father, 3 others; says she was punished for wanting to marry someone of her own choice. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 09:55am
Rapid population growth creating challenges in Balochistan: official Says population welfare department started various programmes, campaigns which will be continuing till December 31. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:31am
Saudi embassy in Kabul resumes all services Russia moves step closer towards recognising Taliban government in Afghanistan after parliament okays law. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:24am
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 16 soldiers martyred in attack on checkpost in South Waziristan: ISPR Soldier martyred, 4 terrorists killed as infiltration attempt thwarted in separate incident in Khyber. Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 12:16am
2 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. World , Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:07am
3 FO rejects US stance on Pakistan missiles Allegations termed "unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history". Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 07:48am
4 Likely cause of US missile claim The bizarre claim regarding Pakistan’s missile programme could well be to appease India. Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 08:54am
5 Military convictions Pakistan’s democracy, still finding its feet, cannot afford such compromises on core democratic values. Newspaper , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 08:49am
Who bears the cost? This small window of low inflation should compel a rethink of how the authorities and employers understand the average household’s Umair Javed
Internet restrictions Notion that Pakistan enjoys unprecedented freedom of expression difficult to reconcile with the reality of restrictions.
Bangladesh reset THE vibes were positive during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent meeting with Bangladesh interim leader Dr...
Leaving home FROM asylum seekers to economic migrants, the continuing exodus from Pakistan shows mass disillusionment with the...
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.
Economic and practical aspects of legislative work in Pakistan reflect broader challenges within governance system
Literati at Ayaz Melo praise Sheikh Ayaz as a ‘poet of love and resistance’ Mohammad Hussain Khan Published 23 Dec, 2024 11:44am
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zips to $62m debut, beating Mufasa: The Lion King The prequel to The Lion King raked in $35 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period. Images Staff Published 23 Dec, 2024 11:43am
Bad romance: The complex allure of toxic love in Pakistani dramas Do audiences want to watch dysfunctional romances and domineering men or is that narrative thrust upon them? Bazigah Murad Published 21 Dec, 2024 01:49pm
How Pakistan’s climate crisis is fueling violence against women Sarah B. Haider Published 23 Dec, 2024 10:46am
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
