No one safe if political worker like Gill can be subjected to ‘such torture’, says Imran Announces rallies for Gill; claims he has been sexually abused; govt says Imran should provide proof for his allegations. Updated 19 Aug, 2022 11:09pm
ECP issues notices to Imran, other PTI leaders over ‘contemptuous remarks’ against watchdog Summons Imran, Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry to appear in person or through a counsel with a written explanation on Aug 30. Published 19 Aug, 2022 10:46pm
Weekly inflation shatters records, rises to 42.3pc Highest YoY increase seen in price of pulse masoor which rose by 111.02pc, followed by diesel at 108.77pc and petrol at 94.53pc. Updated 19 Aug, 2022 06:17pm
Islamabad court orders authorities to shift Gill to Pims, conduct another medical check-up Police say medical board has declared Gill fit; Imran says Gill "tortured mentally, physically and sexually". Updated 19 Aug, 2022 06:03pm
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in West Bank: health officials Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh condemns killing; says Israel's "terrorism" will continue as long as it is allowed to act with impunity. Published 19 Aug, 2022 10:02pm
Lahore court issues arrest warrants for 12 PML-N leaders in Punjab CM poll violence case "We will not bow down to such tactics and face this political revenge with courage," says Atta Tarar. Updated 19 Aug, 2022 05:15pm
Leaked videos: Karachi court dismisses plea against Aamir Liaquat’s estranged wife Dania Judge says since FIA is already probing the matter, the instant application on the same issue is not maintainable. Published 19 Aug, 2022 07:39pm
Finnish PM takes drugs test after party video causes stir Says she considers the demand for a drug test unjust, but "for my own legal protection and to clear up any doubts, I have taken a drug test today". Updated 19 Aug, 2022 10:11pm
3 more bodies recovered from Karachi's Malir River taking death toll to five Memon Goth SHO says operation to recover missing two people will resume on Saturday. Published 19 Aug, 2022 08:50pm
Marriyum dares Imran to name agencies that briefed him on PPP, PML-N's 'corruption' Tells PTI chairman to stop the "drama and lies", name the agencies if he has the courage. Published 19 Aug, 2022 04:01pm
Editorial: It seems consensus has been reached within PTI that Shahbaz Gill definitely did cross a line
American actor Jonah Hill will not be making any more public appearances after nearly 20 years of anxiety attacks
Review: Betaali Prem Katha, a mesmerising adaptation of an Indian folklore story, definitely isn’t for children
Fatima Fertilizer's ‘Khaki Desan’ initiative reignites Pakistan’s interest in cotton ‘Sarsabz Kahani’ is a YouTube-based platform by Sarsabz that highlights true inspirational stories of rural folks.
1 IHC permits Shahbaz Gill's meeting with lawyers, seeks report from IGP of alleged police torture Notices issued to additional superintendent, Adiala Jail medical officer, police officials as hearing is adjourned till Aug 22. Pakistan , Updated 18 Aug, 2022 09:03pm
2 Who will be the next army chief? 4 of 6 top Lt-Gens at time of Gen Bajwa’s retirement will be from same batch, while a fifth is senior to almost the entire lot. Pakistan , Updated 16 Aug, 2022 07:10pm
3 Govt commits more taxes as IMF board meets on 29th Rs5 and Rs10 monthly PDL hike in diesel and petrol; no intervention in exchange rate; phaseout of Ehsas Ration Programme. Newspaper , Updated 18 Aug, 2022 07:28am
4 UK inks deal to return ‘criminals’ to Pakistan Legal expert says agreement will allow Britain to deport ‘unwanted persons’, even those who have no ties, to Pakistan. World , Updated 18 Aug, 2022 08:12am
5 The fall guy Maryam’s public distancing from Miftah over recent fuel price hike is quite uncalled for. Newspaper , Updated 18 Aug, 2022 12:41pm
Choice of exam system We have to decide which curriculum or examination system is the most appropriate and feasible. Faisal Bari
Pawn sacrifice Concerns over torture allegedly perpetrated against Gill are valid and must be looked into forthwith.
Frozen conflict THE recent discovery of the body of an Indian soldier lost in an ice storm on the Siachen glacier 38 years ago yet...
Deadly rains THERE seems to be no end to our monsoon misery. Deadly rains continue to lash several parts of the country,...
Our living standards It is hardly surprising that our country is at the bottom quarter of countries in terms of health indicators.
State of turmoil Political leaders should set aside their partisan interests to agree on a pause in their confrontation.
A dangerous dead end The faltering administration is increasingly relying on the security establishment to deliver.
An internet malfunction divided Pakistani Twitter into Jazz users and Stone Age survivors Images Staff Published 19 Aug, 2022 06:08pm
Ranbir Kapoor draws flak online for weight shaming his pregnant wife Alia Bhatt In a live video promoting their upcoming film Brahmastra, Kapoor pointed at Bhatt's growing belly and said "somebody has phailoed [spread]". Images Staff Published 19 Aug, 2022 04:56pm
American actor Jonah Hill will not be making any more public appearances after nearly 20 years of anxiety attacks The 21 Jump Street star has also deleted his Instagram account. Images Staff Published 19 Aug, 2022 04:21pm
Who is profiting from the extreme heat in urban Pakistan? Nausheen H. Anwar | Atoofa Samo Updated 18 Aug, 2022 06:09pm
Daughter of War: My escape from Kabul to Islamabad “Never come back here to Afghanistan," my mother keeps telling me. Anonymous Published 15 Aug, 2022 11:34am
Belief, not bargains: Did Jinnah really want Pakistan? Seventy-five years on, it is unjust to continue attributing this country to a sleight of hand, rather than the Quaid's supreme will. Asad Rahim Khan Updated 15 Aug, 2022 10:32pm
PTCL says internet services restored after technical fault in optic fiber network fixed Dawn.com | Reuters Updated 19 Aug, 2022 03:17pm
Apple warns of flaw that lets hackers into iPhones, Macs Patches released for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers running on operating systems with the vulnerability. AFP Published 19 Aug, 2022 11:35am
Hacker tournament brings together world’s best in Las Vegas The contest involves breaking into custom-built software designed by the tournament organisers. Reuters Published 18 Aug, 2022 02:31pm
CLIMATE CHANGE: THE TROUBLED WATERS OF BALOCHISTAN The death toll from the floods in Balochistan is rising every day even as thousands of houses and livestock and hundreds of... Qasim Khan Published 14 Aug, 2022 05:13am
URBANISM: SIDE BY SIDE WE RIDE A classic car enthusiast has set about manufacturing a life-saving motorcycle combination Shazia Hasan Published 14 Aug, 2022 05:13am
THE TUBE Audiences used to forced marriages, abusive husbands and kidnappers may find the normal way the leads, Gardezi (Zahid Ahmed) Sadaf Haider Published 14 Aug, 2022 05:13am
THE GRAPEVINE After winning accolades at the Cannes Film Festival, Pakistani film Joyland, directed by Saim Sadiq and starring Alina Khan, Ali PYT Published 14 Aug, 2022 05:13am