Hassan Belal Zaidi

Chanting from the galleries

2:59PM: The hall of the National Assembly is buzzing with excitement. Members on both sides are out in full force,... Updated 02 Aug, 2017 09:01am

UN panel recommends ‘drastic steps’ to improve Pakistan’s HR record

Geneva-based review seeks end to blasphemy law, death penalty and enforced disappearances Published 28 Jul, 2017 06:53am

Can Islamabad's reincarnated restaurants recapture old magic?

Two popular eateries in the capital have managed to rekindle their spark since the authorities cracked down on them Published 24 Jul, 2017 12:45pm

Can reincarnated restaurants recapture old magic?

Two popular eateries in the capital have managed to rekindle their spark Published 24 Jul, 2017 06:46am

JIT accuses Maryam of ‘high-Calibri’ forgery

Forensic expert engaged by JIT concludes that trust documents were created after the fact Updated 12 Jul, 2017 11:15am

Isloo's new Chinese eatery puts an oriental twist on the cafe concept but does the experiment work?

Standout features of the restaurant include single servings and a dim sum hi-tea Published 19 Jun, 2017 12:57pm

An oriental twist on the traditional cafe

With its ‘single serving menu’ and dim sum hi-tea, the capital’s newest Chinese joint is trying something different Published 19 Jun, 2017 07:08am

NA passes finance bill in record time

Shah seeks explanation from PM on Gulf crisis; Rs3.5tr allocations for departments approved Published 14 Jun, 2017 06:58am

Women MNAs decry discrimination in award of funds

PPP MNA to move another motion on the issue soon Published 08 Jun, 2017 07:34am

Uproar in NA over Sharifs’ ‘confrontation with judiciary’

Saad Rafique says courts have made several mistakes that can be criticised; opposition convenes another ‘awami assembly’ Published 08 Jun, 2017 07:33am

Allies implore govt, opposition to end impasse in NA

Policy makers ask speaker to intervene, resolve the impasse which makes budget proceedings “redundant”. Updated 07 Jun, 2017 07:44am

Opposition plans to disrupt president’s address today

The move will be a reaction to government’s refusal to broadcast the opposition’s budget speeches live on PTV. Updated 01 Jun, 2017 07:40am

Opposition to hold ‘parallel’ budget session today

Shah fumes over budget speech affront. Updated 07 Jun, 2017 01:32pm

Departments spending billions more than allocated

Food Security Division spent eight times budgeted amount, PID exceeded allocation by over Rs1.5 billion. Updated 28 May, 2017 02:41pm

Govt broke its promise to APS martyrs: Khurshid

Karachi port closure, K-Electric’s performance criticised Updated 18 May, 2017 07:39am

Opposition move for Panama leaks probe defeated

SC has already given a verdict, law minister says in NA Updated 17 May, 2017 07:00am

Panama Papers are trash, claims Maryam

PM’s daughter takes on ICIJ reporters on social media; PM’s spokesperson says tweets meant to dispel misconceptions Updated 03 May, 2017 11:06am

Loadshedding of up to 12 hours under way, NA told

Minister admits power plants closed for maintenance should have come online in April Published 20 Apr, 2017 06:53am

NA unanimously adopts resolution condemning Mashal’s murder

Wants ‘safeguards’ inserted in blasphemy law; opposition leader takes govt to task over ‘non-serious attitude’ Published 19 Apr, 2017 06:55am

All the greats in a one-man poetry séance

ISLAMABAD: Hamesha dair kar deta hoon main Har kaam karnay may Zaroori baat kehni ho Koi wada nibhana hoIf you ... Updated 17 Apr, 2017 09:16am