European, Arab ministers meet in Saudi to advance two-state solution “The continued rejection of the two-state solution will inevitably undermine the security and stability of the region,” says Prince Faisal. Updated 29 Apr, 2024 11:44pm
‘Not aware’ of any talks between PTI, establishment: Interior Minister Naqvi PTI's Barrister Gohar says not having any talks with institutions; Sherry Rehman terms PTI's demand for talks with establishment "regrettable". Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:18pm
Fazl comes out in support of PTI’s ‘constitutional right’ to hold rallies Calls on Nawaz, Shehbaz and Bilawal to hand over reins of power to PTI if it has greater number of seats. Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:53pm
Toronto’s Khalsa Day festivities marked by Khalistan slogans during Trudeau speech India summons Canadian deputy high commissioner and expresses “deep concern and strong protest”. Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
KP CTD arrests 4 ‘TTP terrorists’ in Bisham terror attack case Says all four linked with TTP; "mastermind" Shehbaz confessed to the attack. Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:13pm
Scotland’s Humza Yousaf resigns as country’s leader The Scottish parliament now has 28 days to choose a new first minister before an election is forced. Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:27pm
Audio leaks case: IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar dismisses pleas seeking his recusal Fines PTA, Pemra and FIA Rs500,000 each; summons IB joint director at next hearing. Updated 29 Apr, 2024 03:26pm
Indian lawmaker allied with Modi’s BJP faces sexual harassment probe Police register complaint based on statement of a woman who worked in the family home, also name his father as a suspect. Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:17pm
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged for 7th consecutive session at 22pc MPC stresses continuation of current monetary policy stance to bring inflation down to 5-7pc by September 2025. Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:14pm
Pakistan is Riyadh’s priority for investment and trade, Saudi minister tells PM In meeting with Bill Gates, Shehbaz says Pakistan working tirelessly to eradicate polio. Updated 29 Apr, 2024 03:58pm
Nourishing children’s success: How nutrition is vital for school performance Parents consider their child’s health and performance as their number one priority, providing them with the right nutrition at the right time.
1 Kidnapped judge reaches home after being recovered Prior to his release, Marwat asked govt to accept kidnappers’ demands; driver tells police abductors had warned of "serious consequences". Newspaper , Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:31am
3 Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appointed deputy prime minister PM Shehbaz makes the appointment "with immediate effect". , Updated 29 Apr, 2024 12:06am
4 Bill proposed in Punjab for increasing minimum age for girl marriage MPA and CPWB chairperson writes to Punjab home secretary, seeking support for legislation to raise minimum age to 18 years. Pakistan , Updated 28 Apr, 2024 12:25pm
5 2 railway constables martyred, 5 others injured after firing over land dispute in Mardan Police detain eight suspects; minister holds railway police responsible for "overstepping their authority". , Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:40pm
Four hundred seats? Explanations for BJP’s rise and the reconfiguration of Indian politics offer both cultural and economic factors. Umair Javed
Weathering the storm Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Afghan repatriation COMPARED to the roughshod manner in which the caretaker set-up dealt with the issue, the elected government seems a...
Trying harder IT is a relief that Pakistan managed to salvage some pride. Pakistan had taken the lead, then fell behind before...
Hybrid pitfalls for PML-N The PML-N isn’t alone in this struggle for space as similar mixed signals come almost daily from the PTI as well.
Clashing realities Humility can be a bulwark against absolutism, and an antidote to the present era of grievance.
The grand delusion Expecting improvement under an elite under whose watch Pakistan has been brought to this sorry pass is the triumph of hope over experience.
Censorship and disinformation Enhancing media literacy among the populace can empower individuals to critically analyse and question the information they encounter.
Iran bans Egyptian drama for ‘inaccurate representation’ The Assassins is a 30-episode series about the founder of a sect known for political assassinations during the 11th century. AFP Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:56am
US court upholds R. Kelly child pornography conviction Kelly, 56, is already serving a 30-year sentence in a racketeering and sex trafficking case. AFP Published 27 Apr, 2024 01:45pm
From screens to streets: How Gen Z is disrupting the status quo and redefining activism It's safe to say that the kids are doing just fine. It is the adults running the world that are the problem. Uzair M. Younus Updated 26 Apr, 2024 05:20pm
The ministry of (dis)information and the ban on X How does a platform threaten national security and public order? How has its ban, yet use via VPNs, prevented this? Farieha Aziz Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:05am
China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon’s ‘hidden’ side Reuters Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:59pm
Tech’s promise & peril Can the harmful aspects of new technology be contained? Maleeha Lodhi Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:53am
TikTok creators fear economic blow of US ban Platform has proven invaluable for businesses "just starting out". AFP Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:16am
DEVELOPMENT: THE CENTREPIECE OF THE FUTURE Aside from its economic and commercial potential for Pakistan, the port city of Gwadar has great strategic value, which Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:31am
CRICKET: THANK YOU, ROHIT A recent comment from India’s cricket captain Rohit Sharma, about his desire for a Test match between archrivals Pakistan and Shahid Akhtar Hashmi Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:31am
SOUNDSCAPE: GERSHWIN’S RIVETING RHAPSODY Celebrating 100 years of Gershwin’s groundbreaking classical-jazz masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue Robert Taub Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:31am
THE GRAPEVINE Actor Adnan Siddiqui received some flak when he, according to him, “made a harmless joke” during a television chat that women PYT Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:31am