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5 hours ago
Altaf announces ‘reformation’ within MQM ranks
“There is no room for people involved in China Cutting, unlawful settlements and land or property grabbing in the party,” said the MQM chief.
“There is no room for people involved in China Cutting, unlawful settlements and land or property grabbing in the party,” said the MQM chief.
6 hours ago
China’s premier offers to help end Pakistan energy crisis
The two countries signed a series of cooperation documents covering the economy, culture, and science and technology.
The two countries signed a series of cooperation documents covering the economy, culture, and science and technology.
7 hours ago
PML-N’s Saad Rafique declared winner in Lahore’s NA-125
The commission rejected a petition submitted by PTI leader and the party candidate from Lahore's NA-125 Hamid Khan requesting for a re-poll in the constituency.
The commission rejected a petition submitted by PTI leader and the party candidate from Lahore's NA-125 Hamid Khan requesting for a re-poll in the constituency.
7 hours ago
Will the state continue to turn a blind eye to minorities?
There are unattended issues, which face reluctance on the part of politicians – and on top of that list are the issues faced by religious minorities.
There are unattended issues, which face reluctance on the part of politicians – and on top of that list are the issues faced by religious minorities.
7 hours ago
PPP formally invites MQM to join Sindh govt, Amin Faheem
PPPP president Makhdoom Amin Fahim told DawnNews that his party had formally invited the MQM to form a coalition government in Sindh.
PPPP president Makhdoom Amin Fahim told DawnNews that his party had formally invited the MQM to form a coalition government in Sindh.
10 hours ago
Nawaz, Zardari agree to face national challenges together
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency in Islamabad on Wednesday.
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency in Islamabad on Wednesday.
10 hours ago
Load shedding: No end in sight?
Do you support the idea of higher prices of electricity if it means it brings an end to the energy crisis in the long run?
Do you support the idea of higher prices of electricity if it means it brings an end to the energy crisis in the long run?
13 hours ago
SC admits petition challenging transfers, postings by caretakers
In this respect today, the chief justice directed Attorney General Irfan Qadir to take directions from the government and apprise the court on these.
In this respect today, the chief justice directed Attorney General Irfan Qadir to take directions from the government and apprise the court on these.
15 hours ago
Judges’ detention case: ATC discards Musharraf’s bail plea
Earlier today, ATC judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi had reserved the ruling on Musharraf's bail application during a hearing of the case.
Earlier today, ATC judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi had reserved the ruling on Musharraf's bail application during a hearing of the case.
18 hours ago
Imran Khan discharged from hospital
Doctors said that the PTI Chairman will be able to return to his full functional capacity in about six to eight weeks.
Doctors said that the PTI Chairman will be able to return to his full functional capacity in about six to eight weeks.
1 day ago
Altaf disbands MQM’s Karachi organising committee
The decision was made following observations and recommendations made by public and party workers during a general workers meeting.
The decision was made following observations and recommendations made by public and party workers during a general workers meeting.
1 day ago
No CNG for vehicles over 1000cc, orders caretaker PM
Meanwhile, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has called for an explanation from the petroleum ministry on the issue.
Meanwhile, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has called for an explanation from the petroleum ministry on the issue.
1 day ago
No breakthrough on coalition with JUI-F, says Zafarul Haq
The PML-N leader said he had formally invited Maulana Fazlur Rehman to join the govt and his demands had been conveyed to the party's high ups.
The PML-N leader said he had formally invited Maulana Fazlur Rehman to join the govt and his demands had been conveyed to the party's high ups.
1 day ago
Low-intensity blast in Clifton, Karachi
A low-intensity blast took place in Karachi's Boat Basin area without causing any casualties or serious damage.
A low-intensity blast took place in Karachi's Boat Basin area without causing any casualties or serious damage.
1 day ago
Punjab Assembly session called for May 29
During the session, candidates successful in the May 11 polls will be administered their oath as members of the provincial assembly, reports said.
During the session, candidates successful in the May 11 polls will be administered their oath as members of the provincial assembly, reports said.
1 day ago
Balochistan lawyers boycott courts over former AG’s non-recovery
Lawyers in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan boycotted courts over the non-recovery of former AG Salahuddin Mengal who was abducted in early April.
Lawyers in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan boycotted courts over the non-recovery of former AG Salahuddin Mengal who was abducted in early April.
1 day ago
SC orders special audit of Raja’s issuing of funds
Moreover, Raja Pervez Ashraf submitted an unconditional apology in a contempt notice issued to him by the apex court in the RPP case.
Moreover, Raja Pervez Ashraf submitted an unconditional apology in a contempt notice issued to him by the apex court in the RPP case.
2 days ago
Week-long CNG closure announced in Punjab; two-day closure in Sindh
The SNGC announced a week-long closure of CNG filling stations in Punjab, whereas the SSGC announced a two-day closure in Sindh.
The SNGC announced a week-long closure of CNG filling stations in Punjab, whereas the SSGC announced a two-day closure in Sindh.
2 days ago
Nawaz chairs meeting on energy, financial crises
Over 25 experts were also attending the meeting in Raiwind to consider strategies to resolve the two most pressing issues facing the country.
Over 25 experts were also attending the meeting in Raiwind to consider strategies to resolve the two most pressing issues facing the country.
2 days ago
Zardari telephones Nawaz, felicitates on poll victory
President Zardari, on the occasion, hoped the prime minister-elect would attend the dinner in honour of China’s premier later this week.
President Zardari, on the occasion, hoped the prime minister-elect would attend the dinner in honour of China’s premier later this week.
