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Today's Paper | May 13, 2024

PM Shehbaz approves immediate provision of Rs23bn to AJK

PM Shehbaz approves immediate provision of Rs23bn to AJK

Move comes after special meeting held to discuss ongoing tense situation over protesters' demands.

Published 13 May, 2024 02:51pm

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Sindh CM Murad dismisses reports of changes to NFC formula

Sindh CM Murad dismisses reports of changes to NFC formula

Urges media to "not glorify" bandits; says his govt will focus on improving primary healthcare.

Published 13 May, 2024 07:28am

IMF has asked Pakistan to cut subsidies, not hike up energy prices: Senator Mandviwalla

IMF has asked Pakistan to cut subsidies, not hike up energy prices: Senator Mandviwalla

PPP Senator says subsidies cut will be for “certain sectors” that the public sees “very little benefit” from.

Published 13 May, 2024 02:19pm

Governor Kundi shows olive branch to KP govt after war of words

Governor Kundi shows olive branch to KP govt after war of words

Rules out imposition of governor’s rule in the province.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:31am

Questions arise over coal import for power plants

Questions arise over coal import for power plants

Nepra has no regulatory jurisdiction over coal procurement except to issue guidelines and bank on invoices provided by the CPPA for tariff calculations.

Published 13 May, 2024 07:48am

JI plans rally in Lahore on 16th to express solidarity with farmers

JI plans rally in Lahore on 16th to express solidarity with farmers

Condemns decision of the last caretaker government for importing wheat despite expectations of a bumper crop in the country.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:49am

Govt warned of protests over wheat issue

Govt warned of protests over wheat issue

PMML leader Khalid Masood Sindhu says farmers were being economically murdered by not ensuring the sale of wheat at the officially fixed rate of Rs3,900 per 40kg.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:59am

Saudi Arabia adds MS, MD graduates to ‘highest paid tier’

Saudi Arabia adds MS, MD graduates to ‘highest paid tier’

Riyadh de-listed these postgraduate degrees in 2017.

Updated 13 May, 2024 11:02am

PTI wants AJK PM to resign immediately, calls for fresh elections

PTI wants AJK PM to resign immediately, calls for fresh elections

Party's regional president Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi says only Imran Khan can put the country out of the prevailing myriad challenges.

Updated 13 May, 2024 11:09am

Ace climbers eye K2 summit via ‘scarily vertical’ route

Ace climbers eye K2 summit via ‘scarily vertical’ route

Alpine Club says climbing West Face without fixed ropes will be historic achievement.

Published 13 May, 2024 07:27am

Can Pakistan’s judiciary be truly independent?

Can Pakistan’s judiciary be truly independent?

Editorial: Consistent PSDP contraction is a sign of Pakistan’s lingering financial and economic crisis

Editorial: Consistent PSDP contraction is a sign of Pakistan’s lingering financial and economic crisis

India’s illiberal election

India’s illiberal election

Highlights

Meet the star-makers: Pakistani celebs put the spotlight on their moms this Mother’s Day

Meet the star-makers: Pakistani celebs put the spotlight on their moms this Mother’s Day

Farah Talib Aziz and Maliha Aziz — the mother-daughter duo behind one of Pakistan’s most coveted bridal brands

Farah Talib Aziz and Maliha Aziz — the mother-daughter duo behind one of Pakistan’s most coveted bridal brands

Documentary on Dr Aafia Siddiqui launched in Karachi

Documentary on Dr Aafia Siddiqui launched in Karachi

Love knows no boundaries at Karachi’s Edhi Home nursery for special children

Love knows no boundaries at Karachi’s Edhi Home nursery for special children

Men must take the lead in standing up against sexual harassment, says Hamza Ali Abbasi

Men must take the lead in standing up against sexual harassment, says Hamza Ali Abbasi

We asked moms what they want for Mother’s Day — no it isn’t kurtas and candles

We asked moms what they want for Mother’s Day — no it isn’t kurtas and candles

Herstories: The untold narratives of Pakistani women through theatre

Herstories: The untold narratives of Pakistani women through theatre

Going loco for local: Jugnu’s Chief Saab candle is the ultimate Karachi kid nostalgia

Going loco for local: Jugnu’s Chief Saab candle is the ultimate Karachi kid nostalgia

Karachi’s diplomatic community, too, faces gas crisis

Karachi’s diplomatic community, too, faces gas crisis

Rafi Pir’s Punjabi drama Akhiyan draws crowds to Napa

Rafi Pir’s Punjabi drama Akhiyan draws crowds to Napa

Boxer Amir Khan is now an honorary captain of the Pakistan Army

Boxer Amir Khan is now an honorary captain of the Pakistan Army

Veteran mountaineers train Swat girls in using compass, maps

Veteran mountaineers train Swat girls in using compass, maps

Sindh

Khalid Maqbool’s ‘election’ as MQM-P chairman ignites controversy

Khalid Maqbool’s ‘election’ as MQM-P chairman ignites controversy

Disgruntled leaders describe the act as violation of party’s constitution.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:22am

Five held in Karachi’s DHA for violating ban on arms display

Five held in Karachi’s DHA for violating ban on arms display

Recover 3 rifles, a Kalashnikov and a pistol from the private guards.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:09am

Confusion over prices as Karachi tandoors sell ‘heavier’ roti at higher rates

Confusion over prices as Karachi tandoors sell ‘heavier’ roti at higher rates

Price of only 120-gram naan notified while notification is silent on rates of other varieties.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:14am

Punjab

King Edward Medical University moves PC-1 for launch of robotic surgery project at Mayo Hospital

King Edward Medical University moves PC-1 for launch of robotic surgery project at Mayo Hospital

Scheme envisages high-precision, low-cost procedures in the public sector.

Updated 13 May, 2024 10:35am

Four drug smugglers held impersonating SSG men

Four drug smugglers held impersonating SSG men

Police stopped the "army van" at the Shershah Interchange and the suspects introduced themselves as serving officials of the army.

Published 13 May, 2024 08:26am

Teenage girl from Liaqatpur killed for marriage refusal

Teenage girl from Liaqatpur killed for marriage refusal

It was found that the deceased had eloped with Allah Dewaya Chandia and had returned after the intervention of local dignitaries, the FIR states.

Updated 13 May, 2024 10:44am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Governor Kundi shows olive branch to KP govt after war of words

Governor Kundi shows olive branch to KP govt after war of words

Rules out imposition of governor’s rule in the province.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:31am

No dengue case recorded as KP govt approves new action plan

No dengue case recorded as KP govt approves new action plan

Official says health dept has sought Rs145m to enforce the programme.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:40am

Heavy landslides block Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad Road in Balakot

Heavy landslides block Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad Road in Balakot

The artery couldn’t be cleared to traffic till the evening.

Updated 13 May, 2024 10:05am

Balochistan

Govt forms body for talks with traders, politicians in Chaman

Govt forms body for talks with traders, politicians in Chaman

Balochistan Assembly speaker-led panel to resolve border crossing, trade issues in final round of negotiations.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:36am

Balochistan to seek funds for solarisation of tube wells

Balochistan to seek funds for solarisation of tube wells

CM says province would consider taking loans from private banks if federal government didn’t provide funds.

Updated 13 May, 2024 10:07am

Late National Party leader Mukhtar Bacha hailed

Late National Party leader Mukhtar Bacha hailed

Participants paid tribute to his long struggle and sacrifices for the rights of underprivileged segments of society.

Updated 13 May, 2024 10:19am

Newspaper

Literary Notes: Khursheed Rizvi and his history of Arabic literature

GB trophy hunting season revenue boosts to Rs309m

JI plans rally in Lahore on 16th to express solidarity with farmers

Sindh CM Murad dismisses reports of changes to NFC formula

Two TTP ‘militants’ killed in KP operation

Govt forms body for talks with traders, politicians in Chaman

Govt warned of protests over wheat issue

Balochistan to seek funds for solarisation of tube wells

Late National Party leader Mukhtar Bacha hailed

IMF talks to focus on growth, governance

JUP leader killed in firing

FC official martyred in blast

Govt must buy wheat at promised rate, says HRCP

Areas of cooperation with Saudi Arabia identified: PM Shehbaz

President granted immunity in two graft cases

Faizabad dharna report full of clichés: SC

KP governor, CM Gandapur exchange threats in acrid spat

PTI issues notice to Marwat over Saudi remarks

Action against illegal fishing, trawling demanded in Balochistan

President urges global efforts to deal with climate change

Sardar Saleem takes oath as governor of Punjab

Iran sends back 28 Pakistani prisoners

PTI urges security forces to shun ‘political interference’

WHO wants 37pc hike in FED on cigarettes