TOP STORIES

Petrol and diesel prices rise again
For the second time in a week after the federal budget, the prices of petroleum products went up.
Blast in Kabul amid security transition
A police officer said the target was the convoy of Mohammed Mohaqiq, the country's second vice president.
Key transfers in CAA; Afsar Malik appointed Karachi airport manager
Meanwhile, Ayaz Jadoon has been appointed the new manager of Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport.
SHC issues notices to 20 judges over graft
Sources said notices were issued to some of the judicial officers of district courts following corruption complaints.
Senators want civilian control over agencies
Senators called for bringing the security apparatus under civilian control

SPORT

Sri Lanka qualify for Champions Trophy semis
Sri Lanka qualified for the semi-finals with a 20-run victory over holders Australia in the last league match.
Misbah must stay on as skipper: Wasim Akram
“His future should be secure. We need to rebuild with new players.”
Spain off to flyer, Balotelli powers Italy past Mexico
World champions Spain got their Confederations Cup campaign off to a great start, dominating Uruguay for a 2-1 win.

FORUM

Balochistan in flames - again
What do you think Dr. Baloch and Nawaz need to do first and foremost to ensure that the violence comes to a halt?

BLOGS

Islam at war – with itself
Why is that the belief in Islam is not sufficient to prevent violence amongst Muslims, asks Murtaza Haider.
The Jhang of Chander Bhan
For Heera and Kaushaliya, freedom, autonomy and revolution were meaningless words.
Coalitions: Both art and science
Since 1996, India has been ruled by a coalition of parties, Amit Baruah looks at the prospects for the 2014 elections.
The falsehood about truth
In most civilised societies, being humane is the criteria and not the primacy of truth. And so, lies triumphs.

FEATURES

Tharis call for conservation of peafowl habitats
Alarmed by large-scale deaths, Tharis have called for an effective response to an outbreak of disease among the birds.
KP govt schools yet to introduce science subjects in English
Teachers in Peshawar said that the govt had not provided English books despite a decision taken over a year ago.
Pakistanis spend most on health in region: report
The people in Punjab and Sindh have the highest ratio among the country’s provinces of paying from their own pockets.