FO parries questions on air strikes, US official’s comments While avoiding directly confirming strikes on Afghanistan, says security forces do conduct IBOs in border areas. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:36am
Political leaders hail Benazir as champion of democracy Vow to carry forward ex-PM’s vision of peaceful, progressive Pakistan. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Two more polio cases take year’s tally to 67 Apart from 67 reported cases, presence of poliovirus has been detected in environmental samples collected from more than 80 districts. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:30am
Senate body okays draft law to curb tax evasion Bill to be tabled in National Assembly for final approval. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:47am
‘Low inflation’ claims fall flat as citizens feel the pinch Consumers say essentials still remain out of reach. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:57am
Palestinians unable to reach bodies of those killed near Kamal Adwan Hospital Three killed in Israeli strikes on Yemen; Hamas condemns Israeli "aggression". Updated 26 Dec, 2024 11:08pm
India’s former PM Manmohan Singh dies at 92 Ex-premier liberalised Indian economy in an earlier stint as finance minister. Updated 26 Dec, 2024 10:47pm
Sit-ins against Parachinar situation expand in Karachi Demonstration moves to city's main Sharea Faisal artery. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:22am
Azerbaijani officials confirm claims plane crash caused by Russian air defence system Report states aircraft's communication system "paralysed" by Russian electronic warfare systems. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:48am
PTI establishes January 31 as ‘cut-off date’ for negotiations with govt SIC chairman says call to halt remittances will remain in place. Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:34pm
Back with a bang: Nescafé Basement returns for it’s sixth season A fresh stage for emerging talent, premiering December 28, 2024.
FACE partners with Punjab govt to transform agriculture and uplift farmers FACE partners with the Punjab govt to modernise agriculture, boost productivity, and empower farmers with climate-smart solutions.
1 Kabul protests air strike against ‘terror camps’ in Paktika Pakistani diplomat handed strong protest note; special envoy continues meetings with top Afghan Taliban officials. Pakistan , Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:17am
2 Motorway police chief replaced after inviting ire of two ministers Salman Chaudhry opposed proposal to transfer motorway police dept to interior ministry, official says. Pakistan , Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:33am
3 Afghan strikes The military option has been employed by the govt apparently to signal its unhappiness over the state of affairs with Afghanistan. Newspaper , Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:41am
4 Trump aide raises PTI hopes with pro-Imran remarks Richard Grenell draws parallels between Trump and PTI founder, says both facing "baseless" corruption allegations. Pakistan , Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Protest is patriotic The history of Pakistan’s civilian and political movements contains ample examples of protests for just causes. S. Akbar Zaidi
Desperate measures WHEN the state fails to listen to people’s grievances, citizens have a right to peacefully take to the streets to...
Economic outlook THE post-pandemic years, marked by extreme volatility in the global oil and commodity markets as well as slowing...
Cricket and visas PAKISTAN has asserted that delay in the announcement of the schedule of next year’s Champions Trophy will not...
Controversial justice Western countries have rightly pointed out that such arbitrary trials lack transparency.
Days of rage Anger around the world is growing as fundamental rights are snatched away from the people.
About Zakir’s drumming legacy Zakir Hussain’s fans, many of them in the West, were always entranced by his ability to produce kaleidoscopic cycles of rhythm on the tabla.
Rishta roulette episode 4: Women are frivolous spenders The misadventures of a 20-something on a search for her prince charming in Karachi's marriage mart. Hawwa Fazal Published 26 Dec, 2024 01:42pm
Literary world, celebrities and fans mourn the loss of the iconic Bapsi Sidhwa The literary giant and internationally celebrated author passed away on Wednesday in Houston, Texas. Images Staff Published 26 Dec, 2024 01:05pm
What Jinnah thought of civil liberties and the right to a fair trial Asad Rahim Khan Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:39pm
How Pakistan’s climate crisis is fueling violence against women The 2022 floods in Pakistan amplified pre-existing gender inequalities, leaving women — who are least responsible for the global climate crisis — with a disproportionate burden of survival. Sarah B. Haider Updated 24 Dec, 2024 04:20am
Fertility woes — the hidden cost of rising air pollution As air pollution levels rise, women face a double burden — fighting for clean air and grappling with the impact on their reproductive health. Aqsa Shams Updated 18 Dec, 2024 12:54pm
Women’s participation in technology, digital spaces, remains ‘alarmingly low’: PTA Umaid Ali Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:53pm
Japan Airlines suffers delays after carrier reports cyberattack Airline says 24 domestic flights had been delayed by more than half an hour. AFP Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:25am
Preparations begin for linking country to new undersea internet cable system New system will be online by the end of next year. Kalbe Ali Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:50am
ESSAY: CAN MADRESSAHS BE MAINSTREAMED? Madressahs in Pakistan operate a parallel education system that mostly produces unemployable graduates and has often been linked Aqil Sajjad Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
FOOTBALL: SAUDIA’S NEW CROWN JEWEL Securing the hosting rights to the 2034 FIFA World Cup is the crowning achievement of Saudi Arabia’s sports policy but it has Shahrukh Sohail Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am
THE GRAPEVINE On December 15, lovers and practitioners of music were shocked to hear that tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain PYT Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:28am
THE TUBE This is the third and final mini-series in veteran producer Sultana Siddiqui’s gripping set of stories that highlight Sadaf Haider Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:58am
