Javed Hussain

Shehbaz asks PM Imran to resign and 'face the law' after Daska by-poll report

"Imran Khan must tell what he is waiting for after the ECP report disclosed everything," says PML-N leader. Updated 08 Nov, 2021 12:21am

PDM announces country-wide protests, long march against govt's 'anti-people' policies

Rallies to be taken out in provincial capitals starting Nov 13, with the last one in Lahore to become a march towards the capital. Updated 07 Nov, 2021 07:10am

'Takleef package': Opposition slams PM Imran for petrol price hike two days after announcing relief measures

Shehbaz Sharif says PTI government has "surpassed all limits of incompetency, inefficiency and corruption". Published 05 Nov, 2021 12:46pm

NBP assures customers' financial data not compromised, systems repaired following cyberattack

Says banking services including ATMs and the disbursement of salaries and pensions will be possible on Nov 1. Updated 01 Nov, 2021 12:01am

Govt says agreement reached with TLP, details to be unveiled at 'appropriate time'

Mufti Muneeb says "positive impact" of the agreement would be visible in the coming week. Updated 01 Nov, 2021 07:28am

Pemra reiterates ban on TV, radio coverage of TLP

The directives are applicable to all satellite television channels, FM radio stations and distribution service networks. Updated 29 Oct, 2021 08:13am

Dr Nauman Niaz, Shoaib Akhtar to be taken off air until completion of inquiry: PTV

"I resigned in front of 220 million Pakistanis and billions across the world [...] who are they to off air me?" Shoaib asks. Updated 29 Oct, 2021 11:05am

TLP announces 'long march' to Islamabad

Banned group's spokesperson alleges police have launched crackdown on its workers in Punjab, taking over 1,000 into custody. Updated 22 Oct, 2021 09:22am

IT ministry notifies amended controversial social media rules

Rules ban the uploading of "immoral, obscene and negative" content, require social media firms to set up offices in Pakistan. Updated 14 Oct, 2021 07:03pm

'Convention' for PM to meet candidates before appointment of DG ISI: Fawad

Reacts to reports that PM will hold interviews before appointment, says efforts to make process controversial are inappropriate. Updated 15 Oct, 2021 08:01am

Senior PML-N leader Mohammad Pervaiz Malik passes away in Lahore

University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Javed Akram says he passed away due to a heart attack. Updated 11 Oct, 2021 01:02pm

Huawei denies allegations of spying in Pakistan, says there is no evidence it implanted 'backdoor' in its products

US-based company has accused Huawei of creating a "backdoor" to collect data "important to Pakistan's national security". Published 17 Aug, 2021 03:33pm

PTA again blocks TikTok, says action taken over failure to remove 'inappropriate content'

This is the fourth time in less than a year that the app has been blocked in the country. Updated 22 Jul, 2021 07:41am

Zilhaj moon not sighted, Eidul Azha to be celebrated on July 21

The first day of Zilhaj will fall on July 12 (Monday). Updated 10 Jul, 2021 10:01pm

Pakistan will continue to play its role for lasting peace in Afghanistan, security apparatus briefs lawmakers

Pakistan will not allow its land to be used against Afghanistan and hopes Afghanistan ensures the same, legislators told. Updated 02 Jul, 2021 07:45am

3 PTI MNAs among 7 banned from National Assembly for 'unparliamentary' behaviour

Opposition and treasury members had scuffled with each other and used budget documents as rockets during Shehbaz's speech. Updated 17 Jun, 2021 07:51am

Saudi govt has not decided on number of pilgrims, Covid SOPs for Haj, clarifies Qadri

Says the Saudi health ministry has made recommendations. Updated 23 May, 2021 08:50pm

Nisar to take oath in Punjab Assembly on Monday

Says he will neither take his salary, nor avail perks given to lawmakers. Published 23 May, 2021 04:08pm

Eid to be observed across Pakistan on Thursday, Ruet committee announces after hours-long meeting

Fawad Chaudhry earlier said it was "impossible" to sight the Shawwal moon on Wednesday; Popalzai also announces Eid in KP. Updated 13 May, 2021 12:19am

'Whole world has rejected electronic voting': Shehbaz rebuffs proposal to use EVMs in elections

Advises govt to focus on the economy, rising inflation, unemployment and mortality rates instead of electronic voting. Updated 02 May, 2021 04:26pm