US State Department announces more sanctions on Pakistan’s missile programme Says 4 entities being targeted “in light of the continuing proliferation threat of Pakistan’s long-range missile development”. Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:31pm
Court reserves verdict in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case against Imran, Bushra Verdict to be announced on Dec 23; Imran's sister Aleema Khanum says seems Imran will be convicted on Monday. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:10pm
PM orders action to curb human trafficking after Greek shipwreck deaths Orders immediate implementation of Integrated Border Management System to monitor travellers. Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:11pm
US NSA says obstacles to Gaza ceasefire deal involve names of prisoners, captives released Meta "silencing Palestinian content and suppressing the Palestinian narrative", says new report. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:27pm
Govt ‘doesn’t deny’ internet challenges as coalition ally PPP assails disruptive measures IT minister claims freedom of expression not curtailed as Qadir Patel, Shazia Marri raise concerns on firewall, X ban. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:40pm
11 terrorists killed in separate operations in KP: ISPR Military's media wing says 7 terrorists killed in Tank district, 2 each in North Waziristan and Mohmand districts. Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:25pm
13 dead after naval vessel hits passenger boat off Mumbai Indian Navy says 99 people rescued from scene of incident. Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:32pm
China and India should put border issue at ‘appropriate place’: Chinese FM Chinese FM, Indian NSA reaffirm commitment to seek package of solutions to border dispute that is fair and acceptable for both. Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:56pm
India’s ‘carrom ball’ champion Ashwin bows out of international cricket “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level,” Ashwin tells reporters. Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:26pm
‘Office open 24 hours’: NA speaker says ready to play role in govt, PTI talks PML-N's Ayaz Sadiq highlights need for both sides to discuss various issues of national interest. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 02:43pm
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1 Geopolitical games While Assad may be gone — and not many are mourning the end of his brutal rule — Syria’s future does not look promising. Newspaper , Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:29am
2 UK court jails father, stepmother for life for murder of daughter Sara Sharif Judge hands down sentences of 40 and 33 years respectively; victim's mother calls them "sadists" and "executioners". World , Updated 17 Dec, 2024 08:01pm
4 Ukraine kills Russian chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov in Moscow Scooter containing explosives was detonated, killing both Kirillov and his aide, as they stepped out of a building. World , Published 17 Dec, 2024 10:33pm
5 Imran warns of remittance halt if demands not met PTI demands prisoner release, May 9 probe before talks; Aleema says Imran wants to wait a few more days before taking action. Pakistan , Updated 18 Dec, 2024 12:07pm
The spell that spaces cast A sense of serenity and wonder persists as the tourist wanders through courtyards full of fragrant orange trees. Rafia Zakaria
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Polio’s toll MONDAY’s attacks on polio workers in Karak and Bannu that martyred Constable Irfanullah and wounded two ...
Development expenditure PAKISTAN’S infrastructure development woes are wide and deep. The country must annually spend at least 10pc of its...
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Year of unmet challenges Public optimism was in short supply at a time of political turmoil and economic stress.
Economic cost of disruptions Political crises not only afflict our society but also incur colossal economic costs.
Palestinian film From Ground Zero shortlisted for 97th Oscars Images Staff Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:43pm
Muneeb Butt’s idealistic take on joint families may not be for everyone The actor revealed that he and his wife, actor Aiman Muneeb, live with his parents — but there's a catch. Images Staff Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:55pm
Mahira Khan reveals Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to cast her in Heeramandi 15 years ago The beloved actor talked about her journey in the entertainment industry and marriage to Salim Karim. Images Staff Published 17 Dec, 2024 05:29pm
SC’s order green lights military courts, detrimental to civilian rights, lawyers warn Allowing military courts to pronounce decisions, albeit conditionally, raises renewed concerns about the judiciary's independence after the 26th Constitutional Amendment, says lawyer Mirza Moiz Baig. Dawn.com Updated 14 Dec, 2024 11:03am
The climate paradox: AI’s role in both saving and sabotaging the planet As the world hops on the AI bandwagon, one question continues to loom: is it sustainable? Abdul Sattar Abbasi Updated 10 Dec, 2024 02:35pm
Govt ‘doesn’t deny’ internet challenges as coalition ally PPP assails disruptive measures Dawn.com Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:40pm
IT exports surge to $324m As per the report of Top Line Securities, IT exports during 5MFY25 swelled by 33pc to $1.53bn. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:08am
ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google Newly public feature enables users to receive “fast, timely answers” with links to relevant web sources. AFP Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:24pm
SOCIETY: THE FEUDAL GUNS While the challenges facing guards working for private security companies are well documented, very little is known about the Ali Raza Mugheri Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:09am
HOCKEY: THE NEW CUSTODIAN OF THE GOAL The surprise package of the recently-concluded Men’s Junior Asia Hockey Cup was Pakistan’s up-and-coming goalkeeper Faizan Jan Ijaz Chaudhry Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:08am
The Grapevine Nazia Hasan was one of the pioneers of pop music in South Asia — not just in Pakistan. Her influence has been beautifully PYT Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:11am
THE TUBE Acclaimed writer Farhat Ishtiaq turns her hand to romantic comedy with this light-hearted serial about love and healing Sadaf Haider Published 15 Dec, 2024 09:11am
