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'We will strengthen you and you will strengthen the nation,' PM Khan tells civil servants
"Never again, during any other government's rule, will you be given the freedom to work as professionals," premier says.
Ajoka dedicates three-day theatre fest to Madeeha Gauhar
The event will also include a documentary on Ms Gauhar’s journey
We never grew up like typical film industry kids, says Abhishek Bachchan
The 42-year-old actor said that his parents, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya, never brought work home
Viewers are obsessed with Manto. Here's what they have to say
"This [film] will go down in history as a gem of a film," said one Twitter user
World
Pakistan still willing to open Kartarpur crossing despite India's 'unfortunate' decision: Chaudhry
Ordinary people should not suffer because of India's refusal to engage in talks, Chaudhry tells Indian media.
World leaders at UN look for progress on North Korea, brace for Trump
Trump will for the first time chair a Security Council meeting on non-proliferation and weapons of mass destruction.
Iran points finger at Arab separatists, Gulf state for deadly attack
Diplomats from Denmark, Netherlands and Britain summoned for allegedly hosting members of group linked with attack.
Blogs
‘Beloved Delhi’: Exploring how Dilli became the city of poets and of Urdu
From Mir to Ghalib, from Zafar to Zauq, writer Saif Mahmood tells the stories of the city’s best-loved Urdu poets.
Muharram in the 19th century: Indian paintings, British imagination
Colonial-era paintings depicting Muharram reveal how it was sanitised to fit the sensibilities of a European audience.
'It's great news for the Sharifs, but it's temporary'
Analysts react to Islamabad High Court's decision to suspend prison sentences against Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar.
Activists of hope
Pakistan passed one of the most progressive laws in the region to recognise and protect transgender persons.
DIVING: THE ELUSIVE WRECK
For four scuba divers, discovering and exploring a sunken tugboat in the open sea holds wonders of its own
ARTSPEAK: TURNING THOUGHTS INTO ACTION
Social media allows a platform for ordinary people to express their opinions. Many go further and share the actions...
THE ICON INTERVIEW: SPIRITUAL CHANNELS
As the heirs of the legacy of legendary qawwal Munshi Raziuddin, Farid Ayaz and Abu Muhammad have striven to keep their
WIDE ANGLE: NET OF ALL FEARS
The internet has always scared us, but the terror feels more real than ever
THE GRAPEVINE
These are good times for the Pakistan film industry, at least in terms of the number of films that are being made.
