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Judicial top brass forms body to devise ‘institutional response’ to enforced disappearances

Tasks high courts to set up structured mechanisms for reporting, dealing with external influences on judiciary by executive functionaries.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 10:16pm

Gaza health ministry says hospitals in urgent need of fuel

UN conference on Israel-Palestinian issue set for July 28 and 29, diplomats say.

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 09:59pm

MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London after ‘severe illness’

"Doctors have conducted various tests and are focusing their attention on his treatment," senior London-based MQM leader Mustafa Azizabadi says.

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 05:57pm

Policeman shot dead, Rangers man injured in scuffle over ‘personal grudge’ in Karachi: police

"CCTV footage near the crime scene has been collected and examined," DIG South says.

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 11:42pm

3 million Afghans could return this year: UN

UNHCR says over 30,000 people per day have crossed the Islam Qala border into Afghanistan, with 50,000 crossing on July 4 alone.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 11:30pm

Saud Shakeel to lead Pakistan Shaheens squad for England tour

Pakistan women's training camp continues in Karachi to prepare for Ireland tour.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 11:19pm

Police conduct probe as unidentified attackers booked for ANP leader Maulana Khan Zeb’s murder

FIR against assailants registered under murder and terrorism charges.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 08:27pm

Bodies of slain passengers in Balochistan bus killing sent to Punjab hometowns: official

President, PM condemn killings, vow action against perpetrators "at all costs"; CM Bugti says killing of innocent civilians based on "Pakistani identity an unforgivable crime".

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 10:45pm

Defeat inflicted by Pakistan has been difficult for India to digest: Dar

Deputy PM meets Malaysian PM, FMs of various countries at Asean meet.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 06:54pm

Rubio meets China’s Wang amid trade tensions, says good chance of Trump-Xi talks

Both sides describe bilateral meeting as positive and constructive; Rubio says both sides want to see Trump-Xi meeting happen.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 07:23pm

Trump Targeting Brazil: Why South Asia Should Pay Attention

Human Rights Vs Securing Borders: US And Pakistan’s Immigration Policy

Russia Recognises Afghan Taliban Govt In Afghanistan: What’s Next?

Why Education Can Fix Pakistan

EXPLAINED: What Black Boxes Reveal After A Plane Crash

Why It’s Hard to Start a New Political Party in the US

From colonialism to AI: How the Global South became the world’s inequality hotspot

Pakistani dramas want you to believe mental illness is a punishment for bad behaviour — it’s not

Fact check: Absar Alam did not advocate recognition of Israel; viral clip is incomplete

The internet wants to know if having a TikTok account is more ‘dishonourable’ than killing your daughter

In deeply Christian Georgia, a Muslim minority upholds its patriotism

On World Population Day today, we must reflect on how other states managed their populations

Ramayana, the timeless epic of love and sacrifice, is being brought to the stage in Karachi — again

What happens when culture becomes a medium for resistance?

Singer Justin Bieber is back with SWAG, his first album in 4 years

Editorial: Enhanced investor interest in PIA largely attributed to SIFC’s ‘support’ for process

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Trump Targeting Brazil: Why South Asia Should Pay Attention

Human Rights Vs Securing Borders: US And Pakistan’s Immigration Policy

Russia Recognises Afghan Taliban Govt In Afghanistan: What’s Next?

Why Education Can Fix Pakistan

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Anosh Ahmed is expanding healthcare access through free medical clinics

The free clinics in the United States, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates provide essential healthcare to underserved communities.

‘Accelerating progress’: ELFA partners with Bykea to empower riders with affordable, sustainable mobility

The partnership brings affordable electric mobility to Pakistan’s roads, helping Bykea drivers cut costs, boost earnings and support a cleaner urban future.

Fatima Fertilizer’s ‘Sarsabz Tabeer’ launches healthcare initiative in collaboration with MASH and Punjab govt

The programme focuses on rural development and women empowerment, by uplifting farmers, children and their families.

THE IMAMBARGAHS THAT SHAPED KARACHI'S SOUL

Actor Humaira Asghar may have died months ago: Karachi police

Police visited her flat and suspected that she might have died around six months ago.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 10:02am

Actor Humaira Asghar may have died months ago: Karachi police

Armed men kidnap and kill nine passengers in Balochistan

Balochistan Liberation Front claims responsibility for the attack.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Jul, 2025 07:40am

Armed men kidnap and kill nine passengers in Balochistan

Maryam inaugurates GPO underpass, flyover in Pindi

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday inaugurated the General Post Office (GPO) underpass on the...

Newspaper , Published 09 Jul, 2025 05:56am

Maryam inaugurates GPO underpass, flyover in Pindi

India doubling down on proxy war after clear defeat by Pakistan, says COAS Munir

Military's top brass vows "decisive and holistic actions at all levels against the Indian-backed and sponsored proxies".

Dawn Supplements , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 06:39pm

India doubling down on proxy war after clear defeat by Pakistan, says COAS Munir

New Delhi ‘lied’ to public about Pahalgam attack, Bilawal tells Indian journalist

PPP chairman highlights that New Delhi neither identified attackers nor produced any evidence in first interview by a Pakistani with Indian media since escalation.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 12:24am

New Delhi ‘lied’ to public about Pahalgam attack, Bilawal tells Indian journalist

Interior minister rebuts rumours about President Zardari ‘resigning’ from office

Terms it "malicious campaign", asserts president and military leadership enjoy "strong and respectful relationship".

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 04:09pm

Interior minister rebuts rumours about President Zardari ‘resigning’ from office

Passengers kidnapped in Sardhaka, rescue operation underway: Balochistan govt

Spokesperson Shahid Rind says Fitna-al-Hindustan has carried out attacks in Quetta, Kalat, Mastung and Sardhaka.

, Published 10 Jul, 2025 11:20pm

Passengers kidnapped in Sardhaka, rescue operation underway: Balochistan govt

Dignity, liberty and justice

We need to forge a model that counters the authoritarian threat.

Newspaper , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 08:45am

Lahore Police arrest suspect in ‘horrific’ animal torture case

FIR lodged, animals recovered and moved to shelters; ASP Shehrbano Naqvi urges public to begin talking about animal cruelty.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 10:36pm

Lahore Police arrest suspect in ‘horrific’ animal torture case

Speech policing

Sweeping accusations have once more exposed just how broadly and arbitrarily Peca is being applied.

Newspaper , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 10:27am

ANP leader Maulana Khan Zeb, cop gunned down in KP’s Bajaur: police

District police officer says incident was a targeted killing, three others injured.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 09:35pm

ANP leader Maulana Khan Zeb, cop gunned down in KP’s Bajaur: police

11 killed as rains continue to batter Punjab, Balochistan

Heavy rainfall exposes Lahore’s drainage system; city struggles with flooding, power outages.

Pakistan , Published 10 Jul, 2025 07:38am

11 killed as rains continue to batter Punjab, Balochistan

PIA privatisation

While it does give the privatisation authorities a much-needed head-start, it will not be sustainable unless preceded by policy and regulatory reforms.

Newspaper , Updated 11 Jul, 2025 08:32am

Govt hints at denying entry to PTI founder’s sons if they come to ‘spread discord’

Barrister Aqeel Malik says siblings being used as "trump card" in "last option" by PTI; Rana Sanaullah says they could be arrested.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 12:17pm

Govt hints at denying entry to PTI founder’s sons if they come to ‘spread discord’

Fatigued Afghan taxi drivers take novel approach to staying cool

Taxi drivers in Kandahar are strapping AC units to the roofs of their cars with a hose passing through the cabin.

World , Published 10 Jul, 2025 07:26pm

Fatigued Afghan taxi drivers take novel approach to staying cool

No negotiations

IT seems like the appeal from Kot Lakhpat Jail has fallen on deaf ears. “[…] The time for negotiations has...

Newspaper , Published 10 Jul, 2025 07:45am

Pakistan, Turkiye to establish special economic zone for Turkish entrepreneurs in Karachi: Dar

Dar pledges revival of Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad train; air chief, Turkish defence minister agree to form joint working groups.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Jul, 2025 05:26pm

Pakistan, Turkiye to establish special economic zone for Turkish entrepreneurs in Karachi: Dar

Turkish ice cream seller arrested, shop sealed for ‘sexually harassing’ tourist: local media

Authorities take action after videos of incident surface on social media.

World , Published 10 Jul, 2025 07:04pm

Turkish ice cream seller arrested, shop sealed for ‘sexually harassing’ tourist: local media

Sindh cabinet approves Rs10bn loan for KWSC to end water shortage in Karachi’s DHA, Clifton

CM Murad asks water utility to complete laying of dedicated 36-km long pipeline from Dumlottee within 11 months.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Jul, 2025 09:53am

Sindh cabinet approves Rs10bn loan for KWSC to end water shortage in Karachi’s DHA, Clifton

A world in change

Two revolutions can transform our world and lived experience in ways we can barely imagine.

Newspaper , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 09:00am

UAE denies granting lifetime Golden Visas to certain nationalities

Clarification comes after several media reports said UAE launched a "new nomination-based visa policy" for Indian, Bangladeshi citizens.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Jul, 2025 11:54am

UAE denies granting lifetime Golden Visas to certain nationalities

British F-35 fighter stranded in Indian state of Kerala may fly home after nearly a month: report

British High Commission says engineering team deployed to "assess and repair" stranded aircraft.

World , Published 10 Jul, 2025 09:29pm

British F-35 fighter stranded in Indian state of Kerala may fly home after nearly a month: report

87 online scam suspects on physical remand in Faisalabad

Faisalabad Special Court Judge Malik Muhammad Ashfaq 62 others sent on 14-day judicial remand to district jail.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jul, 2025 09:38am

87 online scam suspects on physical remand in Faisalabad

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Newspaper , Published 10 Jul, 2025 04:17am

Bodies of slain passengers in Balochistan bus killing sent to Punjab hometowns: official

President, PM condemn killings, vow action against perpetrators "at all costs"; CM Bugti says killing of innocent civilians based on "Pakistani identity an unforgivable crime".

Pakistan , Updated 11 Jul, 2025 10:45pm

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The provinces bear the primary responsibility for improving access to family planning services, particularly for poorer families.

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Humaira Asghar Ali laid to rest in Lahore

The actor has been buried in the Q Block graveyard in Model Colony.

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In Balochistan’s Dasht, staying in school is an act of rebellion in itself

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Washed away: How unregulated mining turned the Swat River into a killer

A billion-rupee mining industry has quietly transformed Swat’s serene river into a graveyard — deep ditches dug for sand and gravel have erased the river’s natural course, making even shallow waters deadly.

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