Atika Rehman

Clock starts ticking for new UK premier

Starmer’s victory is not as much a Labour win as it is a Tory collapse. Updated 06 Jul, 2024 07:33am

UK voters concerned for Gaza, but worry more about inflation

Analyst says pro-Palestine independent candidates are targeting safe Labour constituencies Published 05 Jul, 2024 06:51am

Labour in commanding position as UK votes today

Economy, immigration, Gaza conflict among key issues at play; a dozen British-Pakistani candidates running in various constituencies. Updated 04 Jul, 2024 08:34am

Labour could lose UK constituencies with large Muslim populations over Gaza

Observers identify 21 constituencies where Labour could lose its grip. Updated 03 Jul, 2024 07:46pm

British Pakistanis may punish Labour for Gaza policy: poll

YouGov survey captures voting intentions of ethnic minorities in UK. Updated 01 Jul, 2024 10:01am

UK’s first non-white PM to go down in history as a symbol of failure: poll

Rishi Sunak may be the first serving premier to lose his own seat. Updated 21 Jun, 2024 02:35pm

Miftah Ismail, Khaqan Abbasi launch ‘Awaam Pakistan’ party

Several ex-PML-N leaders listed as founding members of long-expected venture; Khokhar "to stay away" from new party. Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:00am

Islamophobia has poisoned our politics, says ex-Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf

"It is increasingly difficult to persuade fellow Muslims that Europe does not have a problem with our very existence,” Yousaf writes. Updated 20 Jun, 2024 09:37am

UK, Schengen states make millions off rejected visas

Data shows Pakistanis spent £5.3m on UK, €3.344m on EU visa applications that were unsuccessful. Updated 11 Jun, 2024 12:11pm

Labour poised for ‘biggest majority’ in 100 years

According to a poll, Labour led by Keir Starmer is set to secure a 194-seat majority. Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:14am

Malala unveils scholarship for Palestinian students

The Nobel laureate highlighted that 80pc of schools in Gaza have been destroyed. Updated 01 Jun, 2024 12:20pm

‘Stop criticising Pakistan for four weeks’, says PCB chief Mohsin

LONDON: It was an evening of green ties, selfies and prayers for victory. Just a few weeks away from the T20 World... Published 31 May, 2024 07:02am

PCB chief Naqvi urges nation to refrain from criticising cricket team ahead of T20 World Cup

“Let’s support our players win or lose, we stand with them," says the PCB chief. Published 30 May, 2024 06:12pm

The emirate’s dark underbelly

Individuals accused of heinous crimes in Pakistan have stashed ill-gotten gains in Dubai, including family members of Rao Anwar. Updated 16 May, 2024 04:41pm

Ex-military men in Dubai leaks

A number of retired members of the security establishment show up in the data. Updated 15 May, 2024 10:07pm

Dubai Unlocked: Pakistanis’ $12.5bn property empire

• Data leak shines spotlight on the country’s offshore real estate wealth • FBR chairman says Dubai leaks will prompt investigat Updated 16 May, 2024 02:50pm

Dubai Unlocked: Pakistan’s multi-billion dollar property pie

Details — an astounding volume of leaked property data that includes over 23,000 properties listed as belonging to Pakistani nationals up to the spring of 2022 — are unveiled after a six-month-long investigation. Updated 16 May, 2024 02:52pm

UK court set to decide Altaf Hussain appeal in assets case

The MQM-P, represented by IT Minister Aminul Haque, was declared to be the beneficiaries of the trusts and therefore of the properties. Updated 25 Apr, 2024 10:36am

Analysis: Was the Faizabad commission doomed from the start?

Individuals involved in the 2017 events preferred to take responsibility for how the sit-in ended but sta­yed mum on who was behind the sit-in in the first place. Updated 21 Apr, 2024 08:03am

UK court denies YouTuber’s request to stay defamation proceedings

At the trial stage, Raja will have to prove the allegations he made against the claimant. Published 15 Apr, 2024 07:54am