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The meeting was chaired by NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 02:09pm

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UNRWA chief says Israel has broken ‘all rules of war’ in Gaza

Attacks on Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital "crime against humanity", Hamas says.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 01:48pm

Verdict against Imran, Bushra in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case postponed due to ‘winter break’

Islamabad accountability court judge says new date to be announced soon; official court holidays begin tomorrow.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 12:17pm

Bulls rampant at PSX as shares climb 3,000 points in intraday trade

Brokerage firm anticipates the index to reach 165,215 by December 2025, posting a robust return of 55.5pc.

Published 23 Dec, 2024 12:39pm

PCB picks UAE as neutral venue for Champions Trophy

Spokesman claims decision made by Pakistan, which is expected host 9-10 matches.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:26am

Syrian leader vows to bring all arms ‘under state control’

Says his regime working on protecting sects and minorities; vows to end all interference in Lebanon.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 09:51am

Man in Karachi arrested for holding daughter captive, ‘shaving’ her head

Victim lodges FIR against her father, 3 others; says she was punished for wanting to marry someone of her own choice.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 09:55am

Rapid population growth creating challenges in Balochistan: official

Says population welfare department started various programmes, campaigns which will be continuing till December 31.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:31am

Fafen finds difference between votes cast for NA, PA seats

Punjab sees gulf of over 0.5m; "invalid votes" in provincial polls outnumber those for NA contests.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 08:36am

Military trial verdicts not in line with international obligations, says EU spokesperson

Reminds thats under EU’s GSP+, beneficiary countries, including Pakistan, voluntarily agreed to implement ICCPR.

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 07:22am

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16 soldiers martyred in attack on checkpost in South Waziristan: ISPR

Soldier martyred, 4 terrorists killed as infiltration attempt thwarted in separate incident in Khyber.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 12:16am

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Scientists observe ‘negative time’ in quantum experiments

Researchers say they have demonstrated that “negative time” isn’t just a theoretical idea — it exists in a tangible, physical sense.

World , Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:07am

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FO rejects US stance on Pakistan missiles

Allegations termed "unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history".

Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 07:48am

FO rejects US stance on Pakistan missiles

Likely cause of US missile claim

The bizarre claim regarding Pakistan’s missile programme could well be to appease India.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 08:54am

Military convictions

Pakistan’s democracy, still finding its feet, cannot afford such compromises on core democratic values.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Dec, 2024 08:49am

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Notion that Pakistan enjoys unprecedented freedom of expression difficult to reconcile with the reality of restrictions.

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While IPPs have been crucial to meeting the country’s energy needs, their role must evolve

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Literati at Ayaz Melo praise Sheikh Ayaz as a ‘poet of love and resistance’

Sindh’s crucial water issue dominated the second day’s proceedings at the festival.

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The prequel to The Lion King raked in $35 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period.

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Fertility woes — the hidden cost of rising air pollution

As air pollution levels rise, women face a double burden — fighting for clean air and grappling with the impact on their reproductive health.

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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

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