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PM picks Rana Sanaullah to steer talks on social media law

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee, headed by his aide Rana Sanaullah, for ... Published 21 May, 2024 07:03am

Drug policy needs to focus on ‘harm reduction’ for effective response: speakers

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference organised by the Justice Project of Pakistan urged the government to introduce a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 08:03am

Tarar pledges ‘effective probation mechanism’ for minor drug charges

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar called for an evidence-based approach and a revival of the “probation law and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:14am

In Murree, elder Sharif promises yet more uplift

Criticises Imran for allegedly lying about the billion tree tsunami project and for failure to build millions of houses promised. Updated 06 Feb, 2024 08:09am

Islamabad buckles under weight of carbon emissions

Experts say city heating up, seasonal patterns disrupted due to fossil fuels Updated 23 Jan, 2024 08:54pm

Over 14,000 Pakistani nationals languishing in foreign jails

Justice Project Pakistan (JPP) database shows 58pc of all prisoners incarcerated in UAE, Saudi Arabia. Updated 18 Dec, 2023 08:43am

CLIMATE BYTE: Climate change ‘a threat multiplier’ for already vulnerable transgender people

How do extreme climate events impact marginalised groups, particularly transgender people Updated 05 Dec, 2023 08:31am

Irregular rains leave farmers high and dry

Impact of rising carbon emissions felt across agriculture sector; grain yields expected to post significant decline Updated 25 Nov, 2023 11:26pm

Jury still out on mega-solarisation of tube wells

Estimated cost to convert one will be Rs2.6 million. Updated 28 Oct, 2023 10:51am

Call for reforms to ‘reclaim’ parliament, judiciary

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at two seminars on the trichotomy of powers advocated comprehensive reforms to emp­o­wer... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:57am

Legal minds divided over Justice Isa’s ‘abrupt exit’

Critics flay "pettiness", supporters fault CJP for not "correcting course". Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:57am

AI making students lazy, impairing cognition: study

Research argues for ‘robust regulatory framework’ to mitigate technology’s harmful impacts on education Published 11 Jun, 2023 07:04am

Situationer: Over 740 fishermen in Pakistani, Indian jails await return

Fishermen detained in both countries called victims of "legal complexities, weak communication". Updated 09 May, 2023 09:27am

PTI favours court’s cover for talks even as govt sees red flags

Fawad Chaudhry says there is a need to bring down political temperatures to create a conducive environment for talks. Published 21 Apr, 2023 07:07am

Inmates exposed to diseases in overcrowded jails: HRW

ISLAMABAD: A damning report issued by Human Rights Watch on Pakistani prisons has spotlighted severe overcrowding in... Published 29 Mar, 2023 07:21am

Move to delay elections finds little support

PBC summons meeting on Monday to take stock of ‘murky’ political situation. Updated 24 Mar, 2023 07:36am

All and sundry cashed in on Toshakhana

Zardari’s luxury cars ‘most expensive’ purchase on record; Imran retained most of 111 gifts received. Updated 14 Mar, 2023 09:22am

Police violence against PTI supporters denounced

Fawad compares Punjab admin to ‘Gen Dyer’; Amnesty decries use of colonial law to stifle protests Published 09 Mar, 2023 07:49am

Around 63,000 GBV cases reported in past 3 years: NCHR

Policy launched to combat domestic violence; calls for fresh laws, training of police to address issue Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:44am

Apex court ruling on polls termed ‘constitutional win’

Sherry asks president to resign; Mazari seeks KP governor’s resignation for ‘breaching’ the Constitution. Updated 02 Mar, 2023 09:42am