Pakistan elected G77 chair, seeks debt restructuring for developing nations Qureshi urges developing nations to promote a common development agenda to return to the path of sustained and sustainable growth. Published 01 Dec, 2021 07:58pm
First US case of Covid-19 Omicron variant identified Health expert says variant has been detected in a traveller who returned from South Africa on Nov 22. Published 02 Dec, 2021 12:00am
PM, cabinet members responsible for recovery of missing persons: IHC CJ "The state's response towards recovering missing persons is pathetic," says Justice Minallah. Published 01 Dec, 2021 06:20pm
Sindh to bring in ordinance to decide fate of illegal buildings: Murtaza Wahab Under the proposed law, a commission will be set up to decide whether a structure should be regularised or not. Updated 01 Dec, 2021 08:05pm
Noor Mukadam murder: Zahir Jaffer's counsel seeks formation of medical board to determine his 'mental health' Application says Zahir "is suffering from severe mental ailment which is necessary to be determined" through medical examination. Updated 01 Dec, 2021 04:37pm
Gwadar residents' protest for rights enters day 17 Provincial minister says govt team has asked protest leader Maulana Rehman for some time as some demands require legislation. Updated 01 Dec, 2021 08:41pm
Fourth student dies from shooting at US high school Investigators are still trying to determine a motive and are searching the suspect's cellphone and social media posts. Published 01 Dec, 2021 11:58pm
Doctors urge govt to take preventive measures to stop Omicron from entering Pakistan Suggest resumption of Covid testing at airports, particularly for screening of passengers arriving from high-risk countries. Updated 01 Dec, 2021 10:34pm
BT Sport drops Michael Vaughan from Ashes coverage as BBC leaves door ajar BT Sport has exclusive UK TV rights for the five-match series between Australia and England. Published 01 Dec, 2021 10:14pm
Saudi Arabia reports first Omicron case in Gulf The case has been detected in a citizen coming from a North African country, official says. Published 01 Dec, 2021 04:30pm
From Khuda Aur Mohabbat to cake decorating tutorials, here's what Pakistanis watched on YouTube this year
1 Punjab Police investigating blogger's 'bareheaded' photos at Kartarpur gurdwara Blogger apologises for photos, says they were not part of a photoshoot and that she respects the Sikh culture. Pakistan , Updated 29 Nov, 2021 05:49pm
2 Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey to leave social media company Announces he is stepping down as CEO, will be succeeded by Twitter's current chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal. World , Updated 29 Nov, 2021 10:56pm
3 Military land not being used for defence purposes must be returned to govt: CJP Gulzar Defence secretary says scope of the term "strategic objectives" is wide and commercial activities fall under "strategic defence". Pakistan , Updated 30 Nov, 2021 06:36pm
4 SBP signs agreement for $3bn Saudi fund Adviser on Finance Shaukat Tarin briefs Prime Minister Imran about revenue receipts. Newspaper , Updated 30 Nov, 2021 07:20am
5 Karachi — protected only by luck By the most generous measures, only 20-25pc of Karachi is covered by fire stations. Newspaper , Updated 29 Nov, 2021 06:17pm
Inequality in vaccine access Scientists had made progress in developing vaccines against Covid. What will happen now? Zahid Hussain
Covid funds controversy A COMPREHENSIVE and detailed report by the auditor general of Pakistan on the utilisation of Covid-19 funds by the...
Sindh LG law THE Sindh Local Government Act, 2013, introduced by the PPP to roll back the Musharraf-era local bodies system in ...
Monster of circular debt The crisis facing the energy sector cannot be tackled sustainably without taming the many elephants in the room.
The fuss about ‘reunification’ Notion of ‘Akhand Bharat’ — Sanskritised India built on myth than history — involving Pakistan is a soufflé that refuses to rise.
Neros and the fiddles Our conversations barely scratch the surface and ignore the reality of Pakistani politics.
Biden-Xi summit and beyond Will relations stabilise or remain hostage to US insecurity over the rise of a rival superpower?
Merub Ali says she and Asim Azhar are definitely not cousins or step-siblings Images Staff Published 01 Dec, 2021 06:28pm
Could Nick Jonas be the next big Bollywood hero? The singer recently said he wouldn’t mind trying out for a Bollywood role as he has many ‘friends in the industry.’ Images Staff Published 01 Dec, 2021 04:48pm
From Khuda Aur Mohabbat to cake decorating tutorials, here's what Pakistanis watched on YouTube this year Here are the top trending videos and creators that dominated YouTube Pakistan in 2021. Images Staff Published 01 Dec, 2021 04:06pm
Fourth student dies from shooting at US high school Investigators are still trying to determine a motive and are searching the suspect's cellphone and social media posts. AP Published 01 Dec, 2021 11:58pm
Pakistan elected G77 chair, seeks debt restructuring for developing nations Qureshi urges developing nations to promote a common development agenda to return to the path of sustained and sustainable growth. Anwar Iqbal Published 01 Dec, 2021 07:58pm
SOCIETY: INSPIRING INCLUSIVITY, ONE POST AT A TIME Some influencers who use social media to share their challenges as differently abled persons are effectively creating awaren... Sameen Mohsin Published 28 Nov, 2021 07:07am
HISTORY: THE CURSE OF SUDDEN DEATH LODGE A little known story about a saint’s shrine on Abdullah Haroon Road was documented as an urban legend by a British education... Dr Sohail Ansari Published 28 Nov, 2021 07:07am
SOUNDCHECK: HELL FREEZES OVER How death metal lyrics echo some Bible passages, and what it means Channah Fonseca Becar Published 28 Nov, 2021 07:07am
THE GRAPEVINE Before anyone jumps to conclusions, we still think that actor Bradley Cooper and supermodel Irina Shayk are no more an item. PYT Published 28 Nov, 2021 07:07am
Wealthy nations starved the developing world of vaccines. Omicron shows the cost of this greed Deborah Gleeson Updated 01 Dec, 2021 11:38am
What's in a name? 10 reasons why Drap's directives for using generic names of medicines may backfire The new regulations may be aimed at reduction the public's expenses but could end up doing the opposite. Dr Izhar Hussain | Dr Hamid Ali Merchant Updated 29 Nov, 2021 07:31pm
The Analytical Angle: How Pakistan can tackle Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy Increasing vaccination uptake is important as there is every possibility of another wave. Adnan Qadir Khan | Eisha Ali | Umair Kiani Published 25 Nov, 2021 10:29am
