Army chief visits ISI headquarters, briefed on 'internal security' by Lt Gen Faiz: ISPR General Bajwa expressed satisfaction over the preparedness of ISI, says ISPR statement. Updated 18 Oct, 2021 09:38pm
In NA session, Shehbaz berates PM Imran, PTI govt over 'backbreaking inflation' Says the incumbent govt has pushed the country to the "brink of destruction". Updated 18 Oct, 2021 08:41pm
'No immediate relief' from soaring prices, says Asad Umar Says relief in prices to begin from March 2022, insists rates of basic commodities still lower in Pakistan versus rest of world. Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:21pm
Pakistan condemns Indian propaganda maligning Kashmiris' struggle by raising 'bogey of terrorism' The deteriorating security and human rights situation in occupied Kashmir is a matter of grave concern, FO spokesperson says. Published 18 Oct, 2021 08:16pm
Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of Covid-19 complications He was fully vaccinated, his family says. Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:48pm
Live WHO says it 'cannot cut corners' in approving India's Covaxin shot “Before recommending a product for emergency use, we must evaluate it thoroughly to make sure it is safe and effective," WHO says. Updated 18 Oct, 2021 08:38pm
PM Imran, COAS briefed on pandemic response in NCOC visit PM directs all stakeholders to maximise efforts for the vaccination drive and enforcement of restrictions. Updated 18 Oct, 2021 08:29pm
In open letter to Taliban, Malala urges Afghanistan's new rulers to let girls return to school Calls on Muslim leaders to make it clear to the Taliban that “religion does not justify preventing girls from going to school”. Published 18 Oct, 2021 07:04pm
Policeman martyred in blast outside Quetta's Balochistan University Officials say 17 people, including 13 police officials, have been injured in the incident. Updated 18 Oct, 2021 08:17pm
Supreme Court grants bail to Zahir Jaffer's mother in Noor Mukadam murder case Court rejects the bail plea of Zakir Jaffer — Zahir's father — and disposes of his petition. Updated 18 Oct, 2021 02:11pm
1 Woman raped on US train as bystanders do nothing “There was a lot of people, in my opinion, that should have intervened," police official says. Newspaper , Updated 17 Oct, 2021 10:13am
2 Fleeing Taliban rule, Kabul's last Jew divorces wife over Zoom to be allowed into Israel Zebulon Simentov landed on Sunday in Turkey on what his rescuers say is a final stop before travelling to Israel. World , Updated 17 Oct, 2021 05:59pm
3 Winning streak in UAE gives Pakistan edge over India: Babar “We need to keep things simple in all departments,” he says. Newspaper , Updated 17 Oct, 2021 12:57pm
4 Pak vs India: Virat Kohli insists Oct 24 clash with arch-rivals 'just another game' "From fans’ point of view it is definitely louder. From players’ point of view, we stay as professional as we can," says Kohli. Sport , Published 17 Oct, 2021 04:51pm
5 Chinese firm blacklisted for a month over ‘forged’ documents NTDC has barred the company from participating in all tenders/bidding for a month. Newspaper , Updated 17 Oct, 2021 09:40am
Financial troubles Growing trade gap is fuelling the current account deficit and bringing the already meagre foreign exchange reserves under stress.
Complaint portal IN a ruling on Thursday, the Mingora bench of the Peshawar High Court held that the Prime Minister’s Performance...
Capital’s master plan IT is encouraging that on Thursday, the restructured commission formed by the federal cabinet to revise ...
Our exclusivity syndrome Pakistan needs at least a minimum level of inclusivity that can keep alive democratic values.
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.
'Evil' celebrities are reigning supreme on Twitter and they're making our day a whole lot funnier Images Staff Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:50pm
Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari pays tribute to late grandfather, uncle with her newborn son's name She gave birth to her first child on October 10 and announced the happy arrival on October 12. Images Staff Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:03pm
Actors Hira Mani and Noor Hassan will share the screen in upcoming drama Qismat The drama's cast also includes Muneeb Butt and Aiza Awan. Irfan ul Haq Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:07pm
In open letter to Taliban, Malala urges Afghanistan's new rulers to let girls return to school AFP Published 18 Oct, 2021 07:04pm
Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of Covid-19 complications He was fully vaccinated, his family says. Reuters | AFP Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:48pm
China ‘surprised’ US with hypersonic missile test The United States and Russia are also developing hypersonic missiles. Reuters Updated 18 Oct, 2021 09:42am
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
