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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?

Published 21 Dec, 2024 01:49pm

May 9 riots: Military courts hand 25 civilians 2-10 years’ prison time

ISPR says justice would truly be fully served once mastermind, planners of May 9 "are punished as per the Constitution and laws of the land".

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 04:30pm

Israeli newspaper Haaretz accuses troops of indiscriminate killing in Gaza

Hamas urges UN, ICJ to document soldiers’ testimonies.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 10:29am

Wildfire in Thar killed 180 animals, villagers say

Residents say surviving livestock too at risk of starvation with grazing grounds and fodder destroyed.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 10:15am

The decaying Indus delta

Declined river flows have had a detrimental effect on the delta.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 09:10am

The push for ‘digital identity’ amid weak privacy laws poses more risks than benefits

It seems scrutiny of executive action, disruptions, suppression of fundamental rights non-issues for our courts.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:46am

Editorial: Pakistan must balance diplomatic ties with US while safeguarding national interests

In all likelihood, Pakistan and US will continue to be ‘frenemies'.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:14am

ECP notifies Zehri’s victory from Hub in Feb elections

Full bench, after hearing the case in the presence of both candidates, declares PPP candidate elected.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:35pm

ANP demands release of JIT report on Swabi police station blasts

Residents have right to know why large number of explosives were kept inside, ANP leader says.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:05am

Tehsildars to assist Pesco in KP’s dues recovery campaign

Chief secretary promises enhanced security for power company’s grid stations.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:32am

Shangla residents block key road to protest terrorist attacks

Announce jirga will discuss security issue on Dec 23.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:25am

FIA arrests Gujrat suspect involved in human trafficking

Official says 7 cases filed against FIA Red Book’s most wanted suspect, Mohammad Suleman.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:04am

PTI leadership booked in murder case of Rangers official

Imran, Bushra, CM Gandapur, Arif Alvi, Rauf among dozens named in FIR.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:59am

Controversy erupts as ministry considers de-notifying Islamabad Wildlife Management Board

Our only crime is implementing SC orders to demolish Monal Restaurant, says wildlife board chairperson.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:49am

IBCC clerk booked for ‘harassing’ girl student in Bahawalpur

She alleges that the clerk started forcing her to accompany him to the upper storey of the office building.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 01:23pm

FIA arrests six human traffickers in Punjab

Two of the traffickers arrested in connection with the recent Greece boat tragedy.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:18pm

Probe finds Lahore SP, 10 junior officials guilty in Rs80m Dolphin Squad scam

Official says inquiry initiated following complaints of misappropriation of funds amounting to Rs80m.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 03:31pm

Six jailed for life for JUI-F leader Khalid Soomro’s assassination

The JUI-F leader was shot dead outside a mosque next to his seminary in 2014.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:08am

Warrant issued for arrest of Bahria Town Karachi’s chief executive

Case pertains to his organisation’s failure to give possession of shops in Bahria Heights Tower I for Rs20.9m.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:11am

Macron under fire after ‘racist’ remarks

President's office "strongly denies" alleged comments.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:40am

1 killed, 80 injured as car drives into crowd in Germany

Police say suspected driver of car had been arrested.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:22am

Russia bombs Kyiv after attack by ‘regime’ and Western ‘handlers’

Ukrainian foreign ministry says strikes damaged six diplomatic missions.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:12am

Eight drown as boat sinks off Greece

Boat driver “lost control” while attempting to evade Greek patrol vessel, coastguard statement says.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:08am

Sudan’s fighters plan to work with ‘a new govt’, raising partition fears

RSF says no current links to govt, would work with but not control planned administration.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:29am

PSB won’t prevent POA from conducting polls: PSB DG

“The POA has to respond to the questions that the PSB has raised over its electoral college that has been announced for the elections,” Peerzada says.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:52pm

Rizwan delighted with ‘contributions from everyone’ in SA one-day series triumph

“It’s a team game, from beginning to end all of the guys are involved and contributing,” a delighted Rizwan comments after the match.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:41pm

Gwadar to host PSL 10 player draft on January 11

Mohsin Naqvi says holding the event in Gwadar would help unite nation through cricket.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 01:53pm

KP debt rises 30pc to Rs680bn in one year

Repayments also go up, but interest component surges 110pc.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:53am

Frozen dessert makers fined for mislabelling ice cream

Hico company files complaint alleging Walls, Omore engaged in deceptive marketing practices.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 03:34pm

Ogra notifies 2.7pc cut in RLNG prices for December

Approves historic 16.16pc unaccounted-for losses to SSGC.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:45am

47pc don’t see taxes being spent for public good: survey

Global poll finds only 32pc agree that public services, infrastructure are fair return for taxes.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:11am

Digital retail payments surge to Rs36tr: SBP

Quarterly report says mobile banking apps driving growth.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:56am

Short-term inflation increases for second consecutive week

Govt's last increase in petrol price will impact transportation charges, prices of vegetables, fruits.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:59am

Bulls snap bear run, index recovers 3,238 points

Market capitalisation jumps by Rs354.7bn to Rs13.95tr after suffering steep pruning in last 3 sessions.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 09:33am

Balochistan governor seeks youth’s contribution in nation’s future

Expresses hope that knowledge, skills will be used to contribute to progress, development.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:41pm

Pir Pagara assails poor living conditions in largest province

Centre urged to resolve water dispute between Sindh, Balochistan.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 04:14pm

CJP asked to rescue two ‘failing varsities’

IIUI, NFC Multan on brink of collapse, SC Shariat Appellate Bench member Qibla Ayaz warns.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 03:12pm

Construction of Turbat-Mand road launched

CM Bugti says efforts will be made to complete the project within two years instead of three years.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 07:11am

Strategic focus urged to protect interests in Indian Ocean

Ex-CJCSC stresses the ocean is a shared resource, not India’s exclusive domain.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 04:18pm

Australia offers technical support to seminaries

High commissioner pledges more employment for skilled Pakistanis.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:43pm

Ultimatum on ‘dysfunctional’ Public Accounts Committee

NA speaker warns if no consensus reached by next week PAC chairperson will be elected after a meeting is convened.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 03:28pm

US diplomats meet Syrian ‘ruler’ to discuss transition

UN team to assess rights situation during next week visit.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 09:27am

Forces ‘thwart’ terror attack in Kharan

Recover huge quantity of weapons, an explosive-laden vehicle, motorcycle.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 07:11am

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.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:30am

Situationer: What’s prompting US concerns over Pakistan’s missiles?

Analysts believe the timing of the sanctions forces incoming Trump administration to confront issue.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:21am

Despite revenue shortfall, bureaucrats eye lucrative raises

PM forms body, led by finance minister, to examine fresh grants for govt servants.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:50am

PPP leaders express ‘lack of confidence’ in federal govt

Chairman Bilawal urges party to “intensify engagements” with the PML-N.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:09am

State is too preoccupied with ‘toppling, installing govts’: SC

Judges express regret for state’s perceived insensitivity in conducting proper investigations.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:33am

PM has promised to resolve seminary bill issue, says Fazl

Says law ministry asked to take immediate action in line with law; Tahir Ashrafi welcomes move to register madressahs with with govt.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:32am

Parts of Khyber, Bannu to be evacuated for action against ‘miscreants’

KP Apex Committee announces plan to disarm warring sides, dismantle bunkers in Kurram.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:14am

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.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 12:27am

Govt preparing committee for negotiations with PTI: Barrister Aqeel

Expects committee to be formed over weekend, says govt engaging PPP and that party is not angry with PML-N.

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 11:22pm

PM calls for strict action against officers responsible for slow anti-human trafficking efforts

Calls for completion of ongoing investigation into human trafficking incidents at earliest.

Published 20 Dec, 2024 09:07pm

Anger in Germany after Musk backs far right

“It is threatening, irritating, and unacceptable for a key figure in future US govt to interfere in German election campaign,” says centre-right lawmaker.

Published 20 Dec, 2024 06:46pm