Sajjad Haider

N. Waziristan to have lowest female representation in polls

According to ECP, only seven per cent of total registered voters in the tribal agency are women — the lowest throughout the country. Published 10 Apr, 2013 09:45pm

Youth to play decisive role in coming election, shows ECP data

The younger population is likely to be the deciding factor in the results of the upcoming polls, with more than ... Published 20 Mar, 2013 11:10pm

Pakistan inches toward political uncertainty

The country appeared to be heading toward political turmoil as arrest orders were issued for PM Ashraf and Tahirul Qadri called for the govt’s resignation, leading tens of thousands of protesters into Islamabad. Published 15 Jan, 2013 01:07pm

Weekly Classics: Donnie Darko

If film making is an art form, then this bizarre film is a young prodigy’s magnum opus. Published 22 Dec, 2012 09:57am

Imran Khan hails commitment of youth at Tank rally

The PTI chief said Sindhis, Punjabis, Muslims, Hindus and also foreigners gathering together for his rally proved that PTI was a national party. Published 07 Oct, 2012 12:30pm

Microsoft launches cloud-based Office 365 in Pakistan

The cloud solution for the latest version of the Office suite, the first of its kind in Pakistan, has been made available with local pricing for Pakistan. Published 13 Sep, 2012 04:03am

Pakistani media faces renewed threat

The attack on a TV channel’s office by the Taliban highlights the dilemma faced by local media. Published 02 Jul, 2012 12:32pm

Another militant group bans polio vaccination, seeks end to drone strikes

An pamphlet distributed by militants warns health workers to stay away from polio vaccination campaigns or face dire consequences. Published 25 Jun, 2012 05:56pm

British journalist denies planning “expose” on Arsalan Iftikhar case

Christina Lamb, rumored to spill the beans on the scandal, denied "planning a big expose on Familygate," and said she had "spoken to no one about it”. Published 10 Jun, 2012 09:20am

Pakistani spy agencies under criticism a year after journalist’s murder

A year after journalist Saleem Shahzad's tortured body was found near Islamabad, authorities have yet to identify his killers. Published 29 May, 2012 04:40pm

No question of PM Gilani’s disqualification, decides NA speaker

In a five-page ruling, NA Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza says that no question arises of PM Gilani's disqualification in light of the Supreme Court's verdict. Published 24 May, 2012 12:07pm

Nato, Taliban take war to Twitter

Unlike the heavy-ammunition combat on the ground, this battle on social media is only a war of words. Published 23 May, 2012 11:10am

International probe into Ephedrine case soon, claims ANF official

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r9CY9D68Cs&w=480&h=360] ISLAMABAD: The International Narcotics... Published 16 Apr, 2012 01:11pm