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Govt ‘reluctant’ to dig deep into wheat scam

Shehbaz vows to "protect interests of farmers", tells officials to address grievances in 4 days; govt spokesperson blames caretakers for crisis.

Updated 05 May, 2024 08:03am

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Over 2,000 detained across US varsities so far as pro-Palestine protests continue

Protests briefly disrupt University of Michigan graduation.

Updated 05 May, 2024 11:15am

Three provinces get new governors as per power-sharing formula

MQM wants Tessori to continue as Sindh governor amid PPP’s reservations.

Updated 05 May, 2024 07:55am

Qatar considers closure of Hamas office in Doha

“If Qatar isn’t going to be mediating, they won’t see a point in keeping the political office," official says.

Updated 05 May, 2024 11:49am

JI may not give blanket support to opposition drive

Mahmood Achakzai-led delegation meets Naeemur Rehman; Jamaat chief seeks judicial commission to investigate poll rigging.

Updated 05 May, 2024 08:11am

10 ‘terrorists’ killed in KP, Balochistan encounters

6 gun downed and hideouts busted in North Waziristan while 4 killed after they fired at a police vehicle on Quetta-Sibi road.

Published 05 May, 2024 07:21am

PTI opposes change in judges’ tenure, calls it ‘person-specific’

Party spokesperson says modification aimed at "rewarding" CJP, vows to block move in parliament.

Updated 05 May, 2024 11:25am

SC judge seeks early hearing of civilians’ military trial cases

Justice Shahid Waheed writes additional note in order on a set of intra-court appeals, highlighting case involves "lives and liberties".

Updated 05 May, 2024 11:06am

Congress social media chief held in Delhi

Arun Reddy held in connectin with edited footage falsely showing home minister's campaign speech against poor.

Updated 05 May, 2024 08:40am

Pressure mounts on SBP for rate cut

Interest rate kept unchanged despite significant drop in CPI.

Updated 05 May, 2024 10:10am

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Shell Pakistan launches ‘Shell Lubricant Solutions’ to service the needs of industry as an end-to-end lubricant solutions supplier

Shell Pakistan is an integrated energy company with quality expertise, resources, and technologies to meet the country’s growing demand for oil and gas.

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Pakistani lunar payload successfully launches aboard Chinese moon mission

This marks the first time Pakistan has been involved in a mission to the moon.

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Bilawal names PPP loyalists as Punjab, KP governors

PML-N’s Mandokhail appointed new governor of Balochistan.

Pakistan , Updated 04 May, 2024 10:40am

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FBR uncovers Rs756bn sales tax scam

Prime minister directs AGP, finance minister to strategise optimal recovery.

Business , Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Canadian police charge three with Sikh leader’s murder

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead in June 2023 outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, a Vancouver suburb with a large Sikh population.

World , Updated 04 May, 2024 07:48am

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Policymaking — to what end?

Notwithstanding a surfeit of policies, the security challenge remains enormous.

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Abbas Nasir

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EDITORIAL

Hasty transition

Ostensibly, the aim is to exert greater control over social media and to gain more power to crack down on activists, dissidents and journalists.

One small step…

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Amnesty International calls for the release of Saudi fitness expert jailed over ‘clothing choices’

Manahel al-Otaibi was sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Kingdom's counter-terrorism court.

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Pakistanis have some ideas for Kababjees’ latest business venture — Kababjees airline or Kababjees cricket team

The internet (and Karachi) is awash with the outlets from the brand.

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2024 Elections: What’s at stake for India’s minorities?

Could a third term under Narendra Modi see the formalising of second-class status for minorities and the destruction of the country’s ancient composite culture?

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