Home - DAWN.COM

Musharraf accuses Zardari of involvement in murders of Murtaza, Benazir Bhutto

"Zardari has called me out for being responsible for Benazir's murder, but he is the [real] culprit," Musharraf says.

Updated Sep 21, 2017 04:51pm

6 killed, 20 injured by 'unprovoked Indian firing' across Working Boundary in Sialkot

ISPR says Indian border security forces targeting civilian populations near border with firing, mortar shelling.

Updated Sep 22, 2017 01:02am

PM Abbasi shares dossier on Indian atrocities in IHK with UN chief

The premier also apprises UN Sec-Gen Antonio Guterres of civilian casualties in ceasefire violations.

Published Sep 22, 2017 12:49am

Afghan president says Pakistan must crush militant hideouts

I hope that Pakistan will get the message that business, as usual, cannot continue: Ghani

Updated Sep 21, 2017 09:42pm

Muharram moon sighted, Ashura on October 1

Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee meeting in Islamabad announces sighting of the Muharram moon.

Published Sep 21, 2017 07:15pm

LHC orders Punjab govt to release Najafi report on Model Town tragedy

LHC's Justice Naqvi directs the Punjab secretary to release the report for public perusal.

Updated Sep 21, 2017 05:23pm

Pakistan's relationship with US not defined by Afghanistan: PM Abbasi

PM says Pakistan intends to partner with the US to defeat terror in the region and find lasting peace in Afghanistan.

Updated Sep 21, 2017 03:27pm

Senate, Balochistan govt continue protest against 'Free Balochistan' posters displayed in Switzerland

Senate suspends Pak-Switzerland Friendship Group saying it cannot tolerate continued provocation.

Published Sep 21, 2017 08:21pm

Must Read

How Pakistan's growing reliance on imported gas will be a challenge for its economy

6 tough questions fielded by PM Abbasi in his maiden US visit

What are the main conclusions from the NA-120 by-election results?

Inside the exclusive female-only meetup of secret Facebook group Soul Sisters Pakistan

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: not so sovereign

Noor Jehan: The queen of millions of hearts across generations

Of gazettes and chronicles: how English press developed in colonial India

Over last 24 hours

Pakistan, US agree to remain engaged as Abbasi meets vice president Mike Pence

Abbasi’s meeting with VP Pence at UN is the highest contact between the two sides since Trump's Afghan policy.

An unforgettable week in Lahore

"To maintain that security for a longer period would be very expensive."

My life as an expatriate girl in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Overall, my life growing up in Saudi Arabia has been, at its core, like any other teenager's.

The Maryam factor

The very fact that the margin of victory has shrunk is a sign of a party in trouble.

PML-N leaders’ row reveals internal split

Nisar says while it is necessary to put “our house in order”, PM should avoid “embarrassing Pakistan internationally”.

Opinion

Motivating teachers

Faisal Bari

We are not giving teachers enough incentives, responsibility or authority.

Where logic fails

Asha’ar Rehman

The guilty Lahoris are reminded by other Lahoris and people living near and far from the city what a great opportunity

Building bridges

Jan-e-Alam Khaki

It is time to remove the walls that impede communication.

Rentier state

Aasim Sajjad Akhtar

If democracy is about people, it can only thrive through their support.

Editorial

Time for a new finance minister

WITH Finance Minister Ishaq Dar facing legal challenges along with the Sharifs, it is becoming increasingly clear...

Regional diplomacy

PRIME MINISTER Shahid Khaqan Abbasi meeting US Vice President Mike Pence on the sidelines of the UN General ...

Felling of mangroves

CITIZENS were left disappointed when, at a recent public hearing on the environmental costs of a planned LNG import...

Sport

Indian cricketing great hopes for India-Pakistan 'restoration'

Messi hits four as Barca maintain perfect start

Miranshah hosts cricket Peace Cup 2017 as UK Media plays Pakistan XI

Business

Bears make a comeback as KSE-100 index loses 572 points

Nepra allows 48-paisa hike in power tariff

Value-added sector driving growth in exports

Tech

Huawei commits to building one of world’s five ‘clouds’

Google to buy part of Taiwan smartphone maker HTC for $1bn

The new iPhones – Nothing different

Malala and Priyanka Chopra can't stop fangirling over each other at the UNGA

The Nobel Peace Prize Winner and PeeCee met at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday

Images Staff Published Sep 21, 2017 04:02pm

Inside the exclusive female-only meetup of secret Facebook group Soul Sisters Pakistan

I went to one of SSP's coveted meetups to see what the event offers women. Here's what I found out

Yusra Jabeen Published Sep 21, 2017 02:10pm

Ideas to make your bedroom fit for royalty

Want to achieve that hotel-quality finish in your bedroom? Watch this video to find out how.

Sponsor Published Sep 21, 2017 01:58pm

World

Afghan president says Pakistan must crush militant hideouts

I hope that Pakistan will get the message that business, as usual, cannot continue: Ghani

AP Updated Sep 21, 2017 09:42pm

US and Iran meet as Trump threat looms over nuke deal

Even if Iran is in “technical” compliance with the pact, “significant differences” remain, says Tillerson

AFP Published Sep 21, 2017 08:36pm

North Korea shrugs off Trump's 'total destruction' threat as a 'dog's bark'

"Marching will go on even when dogs bark," said North Korean foreign minister when asked about Trump's hostile speech.

AFP Updated Sep 21, 2017 02:01pm

Blogs

What are the main conclusions from the NA-120 by-election results?

Whether you prefer a victimhood narrative or see a silver lining, the by-election numbers will help you.

Tahir Mehdi Updated Sep 21, 2017 01:27pm

Cities, climate change and Pakistan’s extended urbanisation

Karachi's relationship with the hinterlands or the agrarian-rural and the coastal is undergoing huge transformations.

Nausheen H. Anwar Published Sep 20, 2017 05:03pm

My life as an expatriate girl in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Overall, my life growing up in Saudi Arabia has been, at its core, like any other teenager's.

Noor Shahid Updated Sep 19, 2017 05:50pm

The Rohingya of Pakistan

The ongoing strife in Myanmar’s Rakhine State targeting the minority Muslim population has shone a light on Karachi’s

Ahmed Yusuf Updated Sep 19, 2017 03:10pm

TRAVEL: BEYOND THE EYES OF A PILGRIM

A Pakistani photographer shares his experience as a pilgrim-turned-tourist in Iraq

Ramsha Jahangir Updated Sep 21, 2017 12:13am

CANVAS: A MATTER OF STILL LIFE

Contemporary works and still lifes by the old masters come together in a charming but increasingly disconcerting

Maev Kennedy Published Sep 17, 2017 07:47am

STYLE: RETHINKING FASHION WEEK

Fashion weeks seem to be losing their vivacity, much like fashion itself

Maliha Rehman Published Sep 17, 2017 07:01am

CINEMASCOPE: CLOWN CARNAGE

It does a wonderful job of taking you back to your childhood

Noman Ansari Published Sep 17, 2017 07:01am

THE GRAPEVINE

Good news for all those who are admirers of the iconic films Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai: the third movie

PYT Published Sep 17, 2017 07:01am

Over last 24 hours

Today's Toon