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Breaking
Nawaz Sharif steps down as PM after SC's disqualification verdict
"PM failed to disclose his un-withdrawn receivables from Capital FZE, UAE in 2013 nomination papers," reads SC order.
Who will be the next prime minister?
Experts fear the party could disintegrate if the situation remains uncertain.
'Nawaz's days are not over': PML-N puts up brave front after top court disqualifies leader
PML-N leaders say Nawaz will continue to be the party leader.
'Credit goes to PTI': Opposition reacts to PM's disqualification
Opposition party members pat themselves on the back for the SC decision disqualifying Nawaz Sharif.
Supreme Court's complete order in Panama Papers case
All five judges who heard the Panama Papers case were unanimous that Nawaz Sharif is unfit to hold office.
Hijazi ordered closing of sugar mills case, say SECP officials
SECP official alleges she was locked in a room for talking to the Joint Investigation Team.
Bears dominate PSX before Panamagate verdict
KSE-100 nosedived 1,134 points within first five minutes of trading but recovered to touch the 45,000 mark.
Opposition finds Nisar’s warning meaningful
Opposition parties say Nisar's presser indicated severe external threats to the country and cracks within PML-N.
Over last 24 hours
Nisar to give up NA seat, ministry once Panamagate verdict is announced
In his "most difficult press conference", interior minister says PML-N leaders conspired against him, pushed him out.
Ahsan Iqbal fourth minister to have foreign work permit
According to media reports, Iqbal obtained Iqama from a Madina-based firm.
Chief justice takes suo motu notice of teenage girl's sexual assault on panchayat's orders
CM Shahbaz angry at 'criminal delay' in case, suspends police officers in Multan.
Panamagate verdict to be announced by Supreme Court on Friday
The judgement will be announced at around 11:30am in Courtroom 1 of the Supreme Court building.
US-Iran relations
Iran made a unique offer. The US turned it down.
Quality assurance process
Where is the regulatory structure that ensures product safety?
Beware of the accomplice
The accomplices are such a permanent part of the summary justice system that the guilty are left with no chance
Defining religion
Religion is an inner state.
Sinic alternative?
China’s world order is no panacea.
Panama judgement
TODAY is set to be a historic day for the judiciary and politics in Pakistan. Prime ministers have been removed...
Panchayat-ordered rape
THE latest report of a panchayat-ordered rape has revived memories of the ‘verdict’ of another unofficial...
World Hepatitis Day
AN estimated 15m Pakistanis are infected with hepatitis B and C viruses, with only a fraction being diagnosed and...
Today's Toon
Pakistan reacts to historic SC ruling disqualifying Nawaz Sharif
Earlier today the Supreme Court announced that the prime minister was disqualified from holding his office
Qandeel's family gave us complete creative liberty to tell this story, say Baaghi's writers
Images speak to writers Shazia Khan and Umera Ahmed about their process of writing the drama inspired by Qandeel Baloch
Anushka Sharma explains how she stayed afloat in Bollywood amidst nepotism
The actor was an outsider but made her own choices rather than listen to industry's insiders
World
Putin says Russia will respond to ‘insolence’ of US sanctions
“We are behaving in a very restrained and patient way, but at some moment we will need to respond.”
US, Pakistan both want talks with Taliban
US and Pakistan have both reiterated the need for including the Taliban in the Afghan peace process.
World concerned about Indian minorities: FO
Oppression of non-Hindus in India is on the rise for the past few years, says FO spokesperson.
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An immigrant woman of colour, she defied stereotypes by becoming a great scientist, and outdid her male colleagues.
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