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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

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

‘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

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

4 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Tank: ISPR

Says militants remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:32pm

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

‘Nawaz’s man’ Ishaq Dar gets another feather in his cap with appointment as deputy PM

Insiders say move was on the cards since "day one" of coalition govt; decision "jointly" taken by Nawaz, Shehbaz.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:01am

IHC looks to counter meddling in judicial affairs with ‘same old arsenal’

Four-point proposal relies on existing provisions, e.g. contempt of court, to counter interference.

Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:45am

3 killed, 10 injured as houses collapse due to rain in Bajaur, Swat

Roads in different districts remain blocked while hilly areas receive snow.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:59am

Govt to appoint ‘technical experts’ on special packages

Amid proposals for austerity measures, over a dozen "advisers" to be placed in various ministries.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:03am

Editorial: For Pakistan, climate resilience is no longer a choice but necessity for survival

Tech’s promise & peril

Analyses of Indian election focus on scale of BJP’s expected victory rather than identity of winner

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MNA Sher Afzal Marwat’s reason for not remarrying to have a kid is a lesson in respecting your wife

‘Thank you for everything’: Fans give Bismah Maroof a heartfelt sendoff as she retires from cricket

Malala Yousafzai reaffirms support for Gaza after being slammed over producing musical with Hillary Clinton

Developing Karachi’s faulty wants over needs

Faysal Quraishi apologises for hurting lawyers’ sentiments after Karachi Bar Association condemns drama Zulm

Untimely rain spell, inflation add to Potohar farmers’ worries

‘Mental health matters’: Hania Aamir talks about her struggles and encourages fans to reduce stigma

‘Postpartum is as real as pregnancy’: Zara Noor Abbas on learning a whole new way of life after giving birth

Review: Arooj Aftab’s ‘Raat Ki Rani’ is caressing, controlling and all-consuming

Karachi’s Bukhari Commercial — a new trendy spot to hang out at

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Sindh

Thousands join PTI’s Karachi-Sukkur train march

Leaders vow to continue intensified struggle till Imran’s release, restoration of "stolen mandate".

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am

Only cost goes up as Karachi’s BRT Red Line goes nowhere

Murad says aware of problems due to delay; students of 6 universities among over 2m people suffering due to dug-up roads.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:55am

Karachi University in crisis as non-teaching staff on pen-down strike from today

Employees’ body says protest to continue indefinitely; teachers already boycotting evening classes.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:29am

Punjab

Asma Jahangir moot ends with call for dialogue among political parties

Urges them to avoid unelected forces and sign charter of fundamental rights.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 11:20am

Passco officials face criminal cases for gunny bag fraud in Muzaffargarh, Bahawalnagar

According to an audit before the case, 21,000 gunny bags were illegally sold to traders in Alipur by Passco supervisors.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:31am

Health institutes paying exorbitant rent for private buildings

Documents reveal that 4 govt institutes have been paying over Rs7m in rent to private building owners for many years.

Published 29 Apr, 2024 08:03am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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

4 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Tank: ISPR

Says militants remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:32pm

3 killed, 10 injured as houses collapse due to rain in Bajaur, Swat

Roads in different districts remain blocked while hilly areas receive snow.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:59am

Balochistan

Political solutions to Balochistan’s issues sought

Akhtar Mengal, Malik Baloch urge importance of democracy in shaping the country’s future.

Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:56am

Two labourers gunned down in Kech

Officials say both victims were in the Srenkin area of Kech, near the Iranian border, when they were targeted by armed motorcyclists.

Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:56am

Marsh crocodile rescued, released back into Balochistan’s Dasht River

“Globally, marsh crocodiles are considered to be vulnerable," WWF-P official says.

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:54am

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