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On eve of Al-Qadir Trust case verdict, Defence Minister Asif renews corruption allegations against Imran

Accuses PTI founder of misappropriating funds from Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital.

Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:08pm

FIA Gujranwala arrests 2 for allegedly trafficking Pakistanis involved in Greece boat accident

Says one of the suspects is an operative of an international gang involved in human smuggling, extorted Rs8.5 million from the victims.

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 08:54pm

PM Shehbaz forms committee to negotiate with PTI

Dar, Sanaullah among members named in committee; Barrister Gohar welcomes development; PTI information secretary confirms meeting scheduled for tomorrow.

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 07:03pm

Official urges people to ‘use internet less’ and for ‘important matters’ only

Syed Sajid Mehdi says it will be beneficial if people don’t use internet too much, denies that speed slowdown is causing financial losses.

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:59pm

Israeli drone attacks cause power outage at Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital

Gaza government urges WHO delegation to protect hospital, staff.

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:57pm

COAS Munir commends ‘unwavering resilience, steadfastness’ of armed forces in face of terrorism: ISPR

In visit to Wana, army chief reaffirms commitment to eliminate Fitna Al Khwarij, and its "facilitator, abettors, financier".

Published 22 Dec, 2024 08:49pm

Medical supplies shortage in Parachinar has left 50 children dead since road closure: officials

Govt urged to reopen closed road to ease difficulties for the locals.

Published 22 Dec, 2024 06:10pm

Iran protests US arrest of nationals over technology export: local media

US military says mistakenly shot down one of its warplanes over the Red Sea, forcing both pilots to eject.

Published 22 Dec, 2024 04:16pm

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

Beaten Fury says Usyk got ‘Christmas gift’ from judges

Promoter Warren claims victory for Fury, calls decision “nuts”; says boxer will need time to decide whether he will retire or return to the ring.

Published 22 Dec, 2024 04:32pm

Regulating Speech: Pakistan Vs US

Unpacking Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Boom

Packaging A Better Future: Tetra Pak’s Sustainability Journey

Dispatch From Washington: Why U.S. Increase Sanctions On Pakistan’s Missile System?

Trump says If US Govt Shutdown Happens, ‘Let It Begin Now’

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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

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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

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FO rejects US stance on Pakistan missiles

Allegations termed "unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history".

Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 07:48am

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The bizarre claim regarding Pakistan’s missile programme could well be to appease India.

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Pakistan’s democracy, still finding its feet, cannot afford such compromises on core democratic values.

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The bizarre claim regarding Pakistan’s missile programme could well be to appease India.

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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

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Fertility woes — the hidden cost of rising air pollution

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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

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