Pakistan strikes TTP camps in Afghanistan Security officials say several suspected terrorists killed, wounded. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:34am
Angry tribesmen protest fresh killings in Kurram Place bodies of slain young men on the road, demand killers’ arrest; Kukikhel elder detained after being summoned for meeting by police. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:26am
Live Palestinians in Gaza dying from preventable illnesses as Israel attacks hospitals, blocks aid: UN Casualties reported as Israel bombs West Bank town. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:48am
PIA to add eight more aircraft by next year, says CEO Says wide-body Boeing 777 will be used on long routes; Senate body dissatisfied with ongoing projects at airports. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:00am
Premier hopeful about parleys with PTI Criticises KP govt for using resources for protest instead of addressing Kurram clashes. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 07:54am
Nasa probe makes historic fly-by closer to Sun Parker unlocks key mysteries of the solar wind and corona; no human-made object has ever passed this close to a star. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of Gaza war For a 2nd consecutive year, crowd paled in comparison to throngs of tourists and pilgrims of Christmases past. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12am
Govt eyes 13.5pc tax-to-GDP ratio in three years Senate committee debates new tax amendment bill; finance minister stresses need for strict enforcement of tax laws. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Israeli army forces patients out of Gaza hospital Health ministry director says 2 other hospitals also subject to frequent assaults. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:02am
Country’s legal system aligns with int’l law, says FO amid criticism over military trials Says will continue to engage with international partners, including EU, to uphold human rights law. Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:38pm
Back with a bang: Nescafé Basement returns for it’s sixth season A fresh stage for emerging talent, premiering December 28, 2024.
FACE partners with Punjab govt to transform agriculture and uplift farmers FACE partners with the Punjab govt to modernise agriculture, boost productivity, and empower farmers with climate-smart solutions.
1 Police verification now required for Pakistani travellers to UAE, Senate body informed Bureau of Emigration of Overseas Employment DG says travel agents have been instructed in this regard. World , Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:31pm
2 Medical student gang-raped in Multan Prime suspect said to be employee of Nishtar Medical University while 2nd suspect is his friend. Pakistan , Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:51am
3 High troop losses Continuing terror attacks show that our counterterrorism measures need a revamp. Localised IBOs appear to be a sound and available option. Newspaper , Updated 24 Dec, 2024 08:49am
4 ‘Trying civilians in military courts lacks transparency,’ UK says after May 9 FGCM convictions “We call on the government of Pakistan to uphold its obligations under the ICCPR," UK govt statement says. World , Published 23 Dec, 2024 10:21pm
5 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
Days of rage Anger around the world is growing as fundamental rights are snatched away from the people. Rafia Zakaria
Kurram ‘roadmap’ The state must provide ironclad guarantees that the local population will be protected from all forms of terrorism.
Snooping state THE state’s attempts to pry into citizens’ internet activities continue apace. The latest in this regard is a...
A welcome first step THE commencement of a dialogue between the PTI and the coalition parties occupying the treasury benches in ...
A national compact for 2025 Political leaders should rise above their narrow interests to evolve a consensus on core issues.
Likely cause of US missile claim The bizarre claim regarding Pakistan’s missile programme could well be to appease India.
Who bears the cost? This small window of low inflation should compel a rethink of how the authorities and employers understand the average household’s
The Syrian impact Pakistani fighters were not only involved in the conflicts in Iraq and Syria, they were also inspired by various Islamist militant movements.
Kaur — a Punjabi musical that breaks stereotypes, highlights women camaraderie and inspires hope Directed by Fatima Amjed and starring Farheen Raza Jaffery, Amjed and Shae Gill among others, Kaur is doing a rerun in Lahore this weekend. Hafsah Sarfraz Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:30pm
Justin Baldoni’s Women Solidarity Award rescinded amid Blake Lively harassment allegations SAG-AFTRA has also extended support to Lively, while Baldoni’s co-host on his podcast Man Enough has announced her exit. Images Staff Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:11pm
How Pakistan’s climate crisis is fueling violence against women Sarah B. Haider Updated 24 Dec, 2024 04:20am
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. Aqsa Shams Updated 18 Dec, 2024 12:54pm
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
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, state media says Iran's information minister says move marks "first step in removing internet limitations" in country. Reuters Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:48pm
PTA unveils new regime to ‘localise’ VPN services New firms would be bound to allow authorities to access, surveil users’ data. Kalbe Ali Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:29am
ESSAY: CAN MADRESSAHS BE MAINSTREAMED? Madressahs in Pakistan operate a parallel education system that mostly produces unemployable graduates and has often been linked Aqil Sajjad Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
FOOTBALL: SAUDIA’S NEW CROWN JEWEL Securing the hosting rights to the 2034 FIFA World Cup is the crowning achievement of Saudi Arabia’s sports policy but it has Shahrukh Sohail Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
THE GRAPEVINE On December 15, lovers and practitioners of music were shocked to hear that tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain PYT Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:28am
THE TUBE This is the third and final mini-series in veteran producer Sultana Siddiqui’s gripping set of stories that highlight Sadaf Haider Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:58am
