At least 5 wounded in explosion near Quetta Police Lines: rescue official The injured people were rushed to Civil Hospital; TTP claims responsibility for attack. Updated 05 Feb, 2023 05:42pm
IMF combing ‘every book, every subsidy’ during negotiations: PM Shehbaz Reiterates that the Fund is "looking critically" at every aspect, proving very hard to deal with. Published 05 Feb, 2023 06:02pm
Islamabad police issue sketch of F-9 Park rape suspect FIR says one of the men asked the victim what she does for a living and told her to “not come to the park at this time”. Updated 05 Feb, 2023 05:08pm
US shoots down Chinese spy balloon, drawing Beijing’s ire President Joe Biden congratulates the fighter pilots involved in shooting down the balloon. Published 05 Feb, 2023 05:41pm
‘Relentless struggle’: Pakistan expresses unflinching support for Kashmiris on Solidarity Day PM Shehbaz says Kashmiris have kept the torch of freedom burning through their sacrifices; FM Bilawal calls on India to end "gross violations". Updated 05 Feb, 2023 02:35pm
Iran’s supreme leader issues pardon for ‘tens of thousands’ of prisoners The pardon comes with conditions and will not apply to any of the numerous dual nationals held in Iran. Published 05 Feb, 2023 06:15pm
Britain faces largest ever healthcare strikes as pay disputes drag on Health workers are demanding a pay rise that reflects the worst inflation in Britain in four decades. Published 05 Feb, 2023 08:15pm
Pakistan seeks help from Kabul, Tehran to rein in TTP threat Hibatullah Akhundzada to be approached, delegations to be sent to neighbouring countries to hold talks. Published 05 Feb, 2023 07:48am
Army chief lands in UK on five-day visit Gen Asim Muneer will attend meetings on defence-related issued, being held between Feb 5 and 9. Published 05 Feb, 2023 05:34am
Editorial: IMF does not appear to be in a mood to soften conditions linked to the disbursement of $1.3bn tranche
Politicians should not be blamed for everything that goes wrong if the establishment continues to stay influential
1 ‘Harsh’ IMF conditions alarm those at the helm Power subsidies for lifeline consumers ‘in peril’; sources say size of fiscal gap ‘bigger than anticipated’. Business , Updated 04 Feb, 2023 07:35am
2 PTA bans Wikipedia in Pakistan over ‘sacrilegious content’: spokesperson Says decision can be reviewed if Wikipedia removes the content. Tech , Updated 04 Feb, 2023 07:23pm
3 The IMF in perspective It would be useful to introspect if the IMF has arm-twisted Pakistan into this situation. Newspaper , Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:04am
4 Oil firms warn govt of ‘impending collapse’ OCAC says sudden rupee depreciation has caused losses totalling billions of rupees as LCs are expected to be settled on the basis of new rates. Business , Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:32am
5 IMF giving tough time to finance minister, team during talks: PM Shehbaz Says the conditions set by the Fund to complete the review are "beyond imagination". Business , Updated 03 Feb, 2023 01:01pm
Revisiting CT policy State institutions failed to realise that society would not buy the idea of talking to the terrorists. Muhammad Amir Rana
IMF’s firm stance Pakistan needs to complete the review to stave off a default as well as to unlock inflows from other multilateral and bilateral lenders.
Grotesque bigotry FREEDOM to profess one’s faith is guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan. However, for the country’s Ahmadi...
Kashmir reflections ASIDE from Kashmir Day, which the nation is observing today as an official holiday, there are a number of other days...
The IMF in perspective It would be useful to introspect if the IMF has arm-twisted Pakistan into this situation.
Karachi Anime and Comic Con is a safe place for geeks, non-geeks and everyone in between Soomal Haleem Published 05 Feb, 2023 08:03pm
Fans love Adnan Samad Khan’s entry in Kuch Ankahi, say Shakeel is ‘already a fav’ Episode five of the drama has brought a fresh wave of humour with it. Images Staff Published 05 Feb, 2023 01:47pm
Feroze Khan’s lawyer approaches FIA to take legal action against Muneeb Butt for ‘defamation’ In a written complaint, Jagirani claimed that the actor defamed him and his legal firm "without any action caused" by him. Imtiaz Ali Published 04 Feb, 2023 05:07pm
Floods, drugs and cultural patrimony: Tackling antiquities trafficking in Pakistan Fahrid Chishty Published 02 Feb, 2023 11:42am
In staring contest with IMF, Dar blinks first Decision making devoid of any data, and understanding of global macro trends, ought to end up in a disaster — as has happened in this case. Ammar H Khan Published 27 Jan, 2023 03:38pm
The post-flood mental health crisis in Balochistan It is crucial for organisations working for flood-victims to prioritise access to mental health services and counselling for those affected by the disaster, in order to prevent further deterioration of their mental wellbeing. Imrana Imdad Published 26 Jan, 2023 12:19pm
PTA bans Wikipedia in Pakistan over ‘sacrilegious content’: spokesperson Irfan Sadozai Updated 04 Feb, 2023 07:23pm
Tesla’s Elon Musk found not liable in trial over 2018 ‘funding secured’ tweets Plaintiffs had claimed billions in damages and the decision also had been seen as important for Musk himself. Reuters Published 04 Feb, 2023 11:43am
Pakistan fastest growing apps market worldwide in 2022: report WhatsApp Business was the most downloaded app, followed by Snapchat and WhatsApp Messenger. Dawn.com Published 02 Feb, 2023 01:26pm
AGRICULTURE: WHY THE KISSAN CARD SCHEME FAILED Almost a year has passed since the government initiated a 300 billion rupee programme to upgrade agricultural infrastructur... Saddia Mazhar Published 05 Feb, 2023 08:15am
FOOTBALL: ALL EYES ON THE GOAL Women’s football in Pakistan has come into sharp focus following the national team captain Maria Khan’s sensational goal in Sau… Umaid Wasim Published 05 Feb, 2023 08:15am
THE ICON INTERVIEW: ‘THE ONLY AUDIENCE THAT MATTERS IS YOU’ Safia Mahmood Updated 05 Feb, 2023 01:04pm
WIDE ANGLE: OLDER, WISER, BOLDER Older women are smashing it this awards season — but ageism is far from over Pragya Agarwal Published 05 Feb, 2023 05:37am
THE GRAPEVINE The Legend of Maula Jatt directed by Bilal Lashari, starring Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi is still going PYT Published 05 Feb, 2023 05:37am
