TOP STORIES

Afghanistan suspends US talks in row over Taliban office
President Karzai "not happy" with the Taliban office using the title “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan”, says spokesman.
Imran takes oath as MNA
PTI chief Imran Khan formally took oath today as member of the NA in a session chaired by speaker Ayaz Sadiq.
Suicide blast at Mardan funeral; death toll rises to 34
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf MPA from PK-27, Imran Khan Mohmand, also killed in blast. At least 52 wounded.
SC orders amendment in declaration over increase in POL prices
Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry said that even the President of Pakistan was not authorised to impose any tax .
Swiss govt calls Zardari case time-barred
The Swiss government declared President Asif Ali Zardari a ‘clean’ man in a $60 million money-laundering case.

SPORT

Steyn out as England bowl first in semi-final
England won the toss and elected to bowl against South Africa amid overcast conditions at The Oval.
IHC orders interim PCB chief
The interim chairman will represent the PCB in ICC's annual meeting next week, the board's legal adviser said.
After Champions Trophy flop, Whatmore eyes 2015 WC
Pakistan's failure has prompted calls from former players, media and fans to overhaul the system and ditch Whatmore.

FORUM

Balochistan in flames - again
What do you think Dr. Baloch and Nawaz need to do first and foremost to ensure that the violence comes to a halt?

BLOGS

Talking with the Taliban
Even the Americans have admitted that they would now do in public what they have been doing in private.
Shoring up power in Pakistan
With Nawaz's future teetering on taking Pakistan out of darkness, advancements in energy projects are hardly surprising.
Islam at war – with itself
Why is that the belief in Islam is not sufficient to prevent violence amongst Muslims, asks Murtaza Haider.
The Jhang of Chander Bhan
For Heera and Kaushaliya, freedom, autonomy and revolution were meaningless words.

FEATURES

Experts: Pakistan pushed Afghan insurgents to the table
The US has been promoting the idea of negotiations with Taliban insurgents for more than two years.
As per PA resolution: PPP to back two new provinces in the south
This suggests PPP is ready to withdraw its proposed Bahawalpur Janoobi Punjab demand if PML-N goes by the resolution.
Fabulous watch ticks loud in NA
Political sparring in the parliament is timeless but a PPP MNA chose a real watch to pour scorn on the national budget.