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Imaan Mazari, husband sent on 3-day physical remand in terrorism case for ‘creating security risk’

Court rejects prosecutor's plea for 30-day custody.

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 02:30pm

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Govt official says Iran to raise military budget by 200pc amid tensions with Israel

CNN guest thrown off air after telling journalist Mehdi Hasan "I hope your beeper doesn’t go off".

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 02:13pm

Shares at PSX rally 800 points, reach new high again

Analyst attributes upward trajectory to improved macroeconomic indicators, stable exchange rate.

Published 29 Oct, 2024 11:33am

Firework explosion at temple in India’s Kerala injures over 150

Officials say no permission was given for fireworks; temple president, secretary taken into custody.

Published 29 Oct, 2024 12:21pm

Apple rolls out AI features across devices

New features include enhanced writing tools, improved photo searching capabilities, and a more conversational Siri.

Published 29 Oct, 2024 12:46pm

Worst air quality persists in Lahore with 708 AQI

Govt, activists differ on AQI data; very few public sector monitors functional.

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 10:59am

‘Undemocratic tactics’ for legislation flayed in NA

PTI, PPP slam absence of ministers during Question Hour.

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 10:45am

‘Key bill’ due this week after law minister rules out amendment

Sources say bill to amend Practice and Procedure Act may be tabled soon; PPP, PTI, JUI-F warn govt against another constitutional tweak.

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 08:08am

Amid talk of another ‘tweak’, JUI-F calls meeting of top leaders

Party fears govt might add text omitted from previous amendment in next legislation.

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 10:14am

SC adopts Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s plan to address case backlog

Senior puisne judge joins CJP-convened full court via video link from abroad.

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 08:15am

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The opening of the island, known as Sindalah, comes amid persistent doubts about Neom’s viability.

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Ex-CJP Isa in PTI crosshairs as UK MPs raise Imran’s predicament

Ex-PM's party plans protest at an event where Justice Isa will be a key guest.

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Chinese University names research centre after Pakistani scientist

Dr Choudhary has advocated for fostering cooperation between Chinese and Pakistani scientists.

World , Published 27 Oct, 2024 03:16pm

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Gary Kirsten steps down as Pakistan’s white-ball coach

South African lasts exactly six months in the role; Gillespie to lead the side in next month’s white-ball tour of Australia.

Sport , Updated 28 Oct, 2024 12:17pm

Gary Kirsten steps down as Pakistan’s white-ball coach

Will not follow court order on reserved seats: NA speaker

Speaker reiterates assembly will make decisions based on ECP notifications, not court orders.

Pakistan , Published 28 Oct, 2024 12:33am

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