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UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership

Diplomats say the measure could have the support of up to 13 council members, which would force the US to use its veto.

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 10:48pm

Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza features on Time’s 100 most influential people of 2024

Says his photographs offered a glimpse into Gaza that "few in the international press ... could rival"; Qatari PM also lands in list.

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 10:14pm

X’s failure to address concerns regarding misuse of platform necessitated ban, IHC told

Interior ministry says ban imposed for "upholding national security"; SHC orders interior ministry to rescind X shutdown letter within a week.

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 05:29pm

Rain continues to batter Balochistan with Sindh next in its path

Houses collapse, national highways damaged in Balochistan; light rain expected in Karachi tonight, in other Sindh cities till Friday.

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 07:55pm

In meeting with finmin, WB chief assures full support for reforms to stabilise economy

Pakistan, World Bank agree "on the need for a rolling country framework plan for ten years"; Aurangzeb highlights impact of geo-economic fragmentation.

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 10:59pm

70 killed as Afghanistan hit by heavy rains

Fifty-six others have been injured while more than 2,600 houses have been damaged or destroyed.

Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:24pm

7 terrorists killed during infiltration attempt at Afghan-Pakistan border in North Waziristan: ISPR

Military's media wing calls on Afghan authorities to fulfil obligations, deny use of Afghan soil to terrorists for attacks on Pakistan.

Published 17 Apr, 2024 08:25pm

PTI censures Sher Afzal Marwat over claims of Saudi involvement in Imran’s alleged ouster

Marwat claims that Saudi Arabia was a "conduit" for a regime change operation carried out by the US.

Published 17 Apr, 2024 07:38pm

NAB gives Nawaz clean chit in Toshakhana vehicle reference

Tells Islamabad accountability court vehicle in question was not part of Toshakhana when it was bought by Nawaz.

Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:13pm

Fear eclipses election campaign in India’s strife-torn Manipur

Campaign meetings are being held behind closed doors because of a fear of violence.

Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:03pm

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PML-N loses two National Assembly seats in one day

LHC sets aside Nahra’s win in Gujranwala, Kanjoo’s victory in Lodhran; Nankana MNA’s victory notification also ‘suspended’.

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Faizabad dharna commission report bereft of ‘authenticity and credibility’: Defence Minister Asif

"How can this report be complete when two main characters are not presented," Khawaja Asif questions.

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Middle East on edge after Israel vows ‘response’ to Iran

Putin, Erdogan join list of world leaders calling for restraint; US warns of further sanctions on Tehran.

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The risk of escalation

The silence of the US and some other Western countries over the raid on the Iranian consulate has only provided impunity to the Zionist state.

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Saudi FM’s visit

The government of Shehbaz Sharif will have to manage a delicate balancing act with Pakistan’s traditional Saudi allies and its Iranian neighbours.

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Biden pushes to triple tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum

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The celebrity couple open up about navigating one of the most common problems in celebrity couple relationships — envy.

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Pakistanis can finally watch Saba Qamar and Naumaan Ijaaz’s Mrs & Mr Shameem

The Zindagi show will be released on YouTube for Pakistani audiences starting April 26.

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Six months on: The annihilation of Gaza

The Palestinian struggle for self-determination is now overshadowed by their need to simply survive. They are being starved to death by the only liberal democracy in the Middle East.

Ayesha Malik Updated 09 Apr, 2024 02:51am

180 days of protest: Why are the Pakhtuns in Chaman encamped on the Pak-Afghan border?

“We are not demanding a new state or freedom… we just want our livelihoods back,” says 'Chaman Parlat' organiser.

Muzhira Amin Updated 02 Apr, 2024 01:49pm

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