'Time to reach out to the other': PM Imran urges Muslim leaders to take a stand against rising Islamophobia
Says statements by Western countries' leaders and incidents of blasphemy lead to marginalisation and radicalisation.
Wearing face mask made mandatory as second wave of Covid-19 sweeps across Pakistan
PM Imran urges citizens to be extra careful in next two months, says country still fighting a "big battle against corona".
CII says no religious, constitutional constraints against temple in capital, allows building of crematorium
Temple and adjoining community centre in Saidpur village should also be handed over to Hindu community, says CII.
'Can't fight God's will': CII asked govt not to use anti-Covid tag line, Lahore High Court told
Court summons federal secretaries to explain delay in deciding matter of slogan "Corona say darna nahi, larna hay."
Pompeo brings anti-China roadshow to Indian Ocean islands
Says US comes as a "friend and partner", calls the Chinese Communist Party a "predator".
Govt announces new restrictions for cities with more than 2pc Covid positivity
Markets, marriage halls and restaurants to close by 10pm; public and amusement parks to close by 6pm.
Qureshi lauds Erdogan's ‘concrete’ stance on Islamophobia in call with Turkish counterpart
The foreign minister also thanked him for Turkey's support in the recent FATF session.
Facebook's India policy chief quits after hate speech claims
Ankhi Das was at the centre of a row over Facebook's alleged failure to address hate speech on the platform.
The clash between state institutions is a serious matter and cannot be dismissed as a 'comedy'
Editorial: The Quetta rally shows the PDM's willingness to cross what were previously considered ‘red lines’
Feminists before Partition
Model Rehmat Ajmal is engaged
Editorial: The provocative remarks made by the French president are appalling
Makeup artist Shoaib Khan's tribute to Ertugrul's Halime Sultan will make your jaw drop
What to eat and what not to eat during pregnancy
Fake news spread on WhatsApp to Indian Americans plays stealth role in US election
Banners and prayers for Kamala Harris in her ancestral Indian village
How Islamic architecture shaped Europe
Will the opposition's onslaught be a transformative moment for ushering in great change?
Over last 24 hours
At least 8 killed, more than 110 injured in blast at madressah in Peshawar
Police official says blast took place in the madressah during a Quran class; a bag with explosives was placed inside.
India has now become the sick man of South Asia
India has never looked so vulnerable and edgy in its own neighbourhood as it looks now.
US warns of threat posed by China, signs military pact with India
Pakistan warns provision of weapons to India can threaten regional peace and stability.
Turkey, EU at loggerheads over Erdogan’s remarks against Macron
Several EU officials harshly criticised Erdogan’s comments over the weekend.
A national dialogue
There is a need for a new political charter and a framework for institutional democracy.
Feminists before Partition
There are many male heroes and leaders, poets and writers, who stood up to the British; the stories of women are harder to find.
Depressing outlook
When loot and plunder continue, the system grinds to a halt.
American malaise
How will they react if their saviour is trounced on Nov 3?
Crossing red lines in Quetta
IN Quetta, the Pakistan Democratic Movement ventured into forbidden territory. At its Gujranwala and Karachi ...
PMC’s costly steps
NO stranger to controversy ever since it replaced the erstwhile Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, the Pakistan...
Learning poverty
A RECENT report by the World Bank has revealed that Pakistan’s economy could incur considerable losses in the next...
The Voice co-stars Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are engaged
The two stars met as judges on the singing competition show years ago.
Model Rehmat Ajmal is engaged
Her beau even went down on one knee to put a ring on that finger!
Makeup artist Shoaib Khan's tribute to Ertugrul's Halime Sultan will make your jaw drop
The man sure knows how to pay attention to detail.
India has now become the sick man of South Asia
India has never looked so vulnerable and edgy in its own neighbourhood as it looks now.
'Churails' and family law in Pakistan
I'll describe a few important rules of family law that we may learn or get cues on via Churails.
Toxic masculinity is a problem. So what are men going to do about it?
Can a society where half the population feels unsafe, traumatised, and harassed every day of their lives make progress?
World
Pompeo brings anti-China roadshow to Indian Ocean islands
Says US comes as a "friend and partner", calls the Chinese Communist Party a "predator".
Turkey condemns French caricature featuring Erdogan
“They are just showing their own vulgarity and immorality,” says Erdogan's spokesman Ibrahim Kalin.
Facebook's India policy chief quits after hate speech claims
Ankhi Das was at the centre of a row over Facebook's alleged failure to address hate speech on the platform.
SAFETY AND THE CAMPUS
Can taking the problem of sexual harassment head-on make campuses safer for women?
SOCIETY: PAKISTAN’S DRIVE AGAINST CREATIVITY
The TikTok ban was only the latest in a line of such bans. What does a state obsessed with censorship and regulation...
POLITICS: WHY THE FREE WORLD WANTS TRUMP TO BE DEFEATED
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THE ICON INTERVIEW: IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF
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IN MEMORIAM: ONE OF THE GREAT INNOVATORS
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THE GRAPEVINE
Judging by the images that Mahira Khan posted on Instagram of her upcoming movie Quaid-i-Azam Zindabad co-starring Fahad Mustafa..
