Amnesty International demands release of ‘all peaceful protesters’ implicated in May 9 cases PTI calls for independent judicial investigation of May 9 events; PTI's Barrister Gohar Ali Khan calls for end to "clash of titans" and moving forward. Published 10 May, 2024 12:00am
Sher Afzal Marwat kicked out of PTI’s core, political committees on Imran’s orders: Omar Ayub Says Imran has ordered show-cause notice to be immediately issued; Marwat says won't believe anything unless told by Imran, Barrister Gohar. Published 09 May, 2024 08:26pm
No compromise or deal with planners and architects, says army chief on May 9 anniversary PTI slammed as govt, allies issue condemnations throughout the day; PM Shehbaz says riots aimed to "end democracy". Updated 09 May, 2024 10:58pm
7 barbershop workers from Punjab shot dead in late-night attack in Gwadar’s Surbandar One wounded; CM Bugti calls it "open terrorism"; says will never abandon the bereaved. Updated 09 May, 2024 01:52pm
Imran refuses to tender apology over May 9 riots Says ready to face inquiry into 2014 dharna; Alvi says those having "real power" should initiate dialogue. Updated 09 May, 2024 08:58am
Govt dedicates May 9 anniversary to martyrs PM to chair special cabinet meeting today, to address event at Jinnah Convention Centre. Updated 09 May, 2024 07:51am
HRCP concerned over ‘restrictions’ on civil, political rights Calls for upholding democratic principles, rule of law. Updated 09 May, 2024 11:12am
PM vows to get 26m out-of-school children enrolled Declares education emergency in country; Unicef official says 70pc kids can’t read, understand text. Updated 09 May, 2024 07:58am
Islamabad police’s all-inclusive licence policy rife with complications Experts say move to issue licences to "outsiders" violates law; police say otherwise. Published 09 May, 2024 07:38am
Two IHC benches formed to hear judges’ complaints IHC registrar office to notify hearing within a couple of days. Updated 09 May, 2024 10:19am
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Enacted years ago, Sindh witness protection law fails to see the light of day SHC expresses resentment over delay to take necessary steps for proper implementation of the witness protection law enacted over a decade ago. Updated 09 May, 2024 11:41am
PTI claims police crackdown in Karachi ahead of May 9 protests Party says raids were being carried out on workers’ homes, their families were being “harassed” and activists had been detained. Updated 09 May, 2024 11:46am
Six booked for harassing student on KU campus Case registered with the Mobina Town police station under Sections 147, 148, 149, 504, 337-H, 354, 506-B. Published 09 May, 2024 08:04am
Parvez shifted to Kot Lakhpat jail A medical board constituted to ascertain his health condition advises that the former CM be kept in Rawalpindi prison. Published 09 May, 2024 07:01am
Karachi, Lahore passport offices start working 24/7 The move is expected to significantly alleviate the burden on existing passport offices and reduce waiting times for applicants. Published 09 May, 2024 07:00am
Wheat crisis starts hitting cotton sowing Cotton sowing has already been delayed due to unexpected drop in temperatures. Updated 09 May, 2024 11:40am
Rickshaws banned from GT Road in Peshawar Admin also decides to seize old buses, wagons plying along BRT corridor. Updated 09 May, 2024 11:01am
Wheat procurement from local farmers to save govt Rs12bn, claims Gandapur Total procurement at the rate of Rs3,900 per 40kg would cost Rs29 billion, says the chief minister. Published 09 May, 2024 07:51am
Plastic surgeons to launch programme for rehabilitation of burn victims Raising awareness to reduce burn incidents also part of initiative. Published 09 May, 2024 07:49am
7 barbershop workers from Punjab shot dead in late-night attack in Gwadar’s Surbandar One wounded; CM Bugti calls it "open terrorism"; says will never abandon the bereaved. Updated 09 May, 2024 01:52pm
Hub becomes 34th district to report polio detection Tally for current year now stands at 116. Updated 09 May, 2024 10:36am
No plan to hand over Gwadar to China, says Balochistan govt Deputy commissioner says prosperity of the people and protection of their traditional values will be ensured at any cost. Published 09 May, 2024 07:00am
