'No such understanding in place': FO on report claiming US nearing deal to use Pakistan's airspace FO issues measured response to CNN report, says the two countries have a "longstanding cooperation" and engage regularly. Updated 23 Oct, 2021 03:31pm
Several roads remain blocked in Lahore, Islamabad as TLP protest continues TLP workers have reached the Kala Shah Kaku Interchange, police spokesperson says. Updated 23 Oct, 2021 02:49pm
Pak vs India: Babar Azam shortlists 12-man squad for Sunday's World Cup blockbuster "The Pakistani team is strong. We will have to play our best cricket to beat Pakistan," says Indian captain Virat Kohli. Updated 23 Oct, 2021 02:51pm
PM Imran arrives in Saudi Arabia on three-day visit FM Qureshi, Energy Minister Hammad Azhar and SAPM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam accompany the prime minister. Updated 23 Oct, 2021 06:26pm
Nine militants killed in Balochistan's Mastung: CTD Says militants belonging to various proscribed organisations were stationed in a camp at Roshi. Published 23 Oct, 2021 05:50pm
India-Pakistan blockbuster set to light up Twenty20 World Cup India captain Virat Kohli & Pakistan counterpart Babar Azam have called it just another game, but that is clearly not the case. Published 23 Oct, 2021 05:09pm
Live US drug regulator says Pfizer Covid vaccine looks effective for young kids Vaccine’s benefit for preventing hospitalisations, deaths from Covid outweigh any potential side effects in children, agency says. Updated 23 Oct, 2021 05:19pm
Afghans throng Torkham to enter Pakistan More security men deployed to prevent crowding. Updated 23 Oct, 2021 10:50am
Paramilitary troops arrive to counter TLP’s expected march on Islamabad Lal Masjid has already announced its support to the TLP. Updated 23 Oct, 2021 04:21pm
Pakistan-IMF talks remain inconclusive, so far Officials insist negotiations still on track and Fund’s statement will announce resumption of $6bn programme. Updated 23 Oct, 2021 07:38am
As Pemra bans hugging in dramas, netizens wonder why the glorification of domestic violence isn't an issue
1 Pakistan to remain on FATF grey list FATF president says Pakistan has addressed 30 out of 34 items on two concurrent action plans. Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2021 07:47am
2 Shaukat Tarin leaves US without concluding IMF negotiations Govt unwilling to take steps needed to reduce gap between revenues & expenditure. Newspaper , Updated 22 Oct, 2021 09:49am
3 Journalist Asma Shirazi faces wrath of ministers Media organisations warn govt against using intimidating language. Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2021 08:39am
4 PM Imran likely to appoint ISI chief today One of the officers nominated for the position, Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum, called on premier, say sources. Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2021 07:35am
5 3 policemen martyred, several injured in clash with TLP protesters in Lahore Internet services suspended in several areas of Lahore; protesters reach Azadi Chowki, plan to leave for Islamabad at dawn. , Updated 23 Oct, 2021 01:37pm
A final push PAKISTAN’S hopes of exiting the so-called FATF grey list have been shattered once again. The global money...
Kabul visit FOREIGN MINISTER Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s flying visit to Kabul on Thursday is the first official high-level...
Baqir’s blooper THE remarks made by State Bank governor Reza Baqir at a London press conference have hit a raw nerve in Pakistan. In...
Our exclusivity syndrome Pakistan needs at least a minimum level of inclusivity that can keep alive democratic values.
The Hamza factor A new story is quietly unfolding inside the PML-N and there may yet be a surprise twist.
Reminiscing on 1971, 50 years later The atmosphere had heated up dramatically and one could feel war in the air.
Challenges amid discord Institutional disharmony and polarised politics are impeding efforts to address the country’s challenges.
Moral panic If conflation of culture with religion is taken as true, there is mounting evidence that society has gone closer to such roots.
As Pemra bans hugging in dramas, netizens wonder why the glorification of domestic violence isn't an issue Images Staff Published 23 Oct, 2021 06:11pm
Bollywood movie Bunty aur Babli 2 introduces two new mischief makers in its latest trailer Move over Rani Mukerji, you're not the only Babli in town. Images Staff Published 23 Oct, 2021 02:48pm
Actor Sarah Jessica Parker kills it in a lehenga choli on the set of the Sex and the City reboot Braided hair? Check. Flowers? Check. Desi swag? Double check. Images Staff Published 23 Oct, 2021 01:50pm
'No such understanding in place': FO on report claiming US nearing deal to use Pakistan's airspace Naveed Siddiqui Updated 23 Oct, 2021 03:31pm
Merkel gets standing ovation at her last EU summit An EU summit “without Angela Merkel is like Rome without the Vatican or Paris without Eiffel tower” says European Council chief. AFP Updated 23 Oct, 2021 09:34am
PM Imran arrives in Saudi Arabia on three-day visit FM Qureshi, Energy Minister Hammad Azhar and SAPM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam accompany the prime minister. Naveed Siddiqui Updated 23 Oct, 2021 06:26pm
ESSAY: BABA AND I Novelist Haroon Khalid Akhtar pens a letter of remembrance to his father, the legendary Urdu writer Mohammad Khalid Akhtar... Haroon Khalid Akhtar Published 17 Oct, 2021 06:39am
OUTSIDE EDGE: PRIMED TO DO MORE DAMAGE? Though brief, Ramiz Raja’s first time in charge of Pakistan cricket still had severe long-term reverberations. Now, within two Ahsan Butt Published 17 Oct, 2021 06:39am
SOUNDCHECK: LOVE LETTERS With Yaar, Zeb Bangash and Shamali Afghan send love and support to the people of Afghanistan from Pakistan Band Baji Published 17 Oct, 2021 06:39am
THE GRAPEVINE Legendary comedian Umer Sharif’s death certainly saddened the entire nation. The first ones to express their grief at his demise PYT Published 17 Oct, 2021 06:39am
Decriminalisation will lead to suicide prevention. It's high time Pakistan repealed Section 325, a British Raj remnant Rabeea Saleem Published 04 Sep, 2021 04:22pm
The missing third: An out-of-school children study of Pakistani 5-16 year-olds Serious efforts need to be made to ensure that Pakistan has a large population of literate and educated girls and women. Huma Zia Faran | Zohair Zaidi Updated 03 Sep, 2021 11:08am
Predatory corporatisation of the media and why strengthening the institution of the editor is vital We need to seriously think about the restoration, protection and preservation of the institution of "the editor". Mahfuz Anam Published 31 Aug, 2021 12:20pm
