PM’s purported audio reveals request to ‘facilitate’ relative In the purported clip, a voice — said to be that of PM Shehbaz — can be heard saying that Maryam Nawaz had asked to facilitate her son-in-law. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 06:58am
No peace overtures expected during ‘transition period’ for Islamabad, Delhi ‘Track 1.5’ style consultation precludes any tangible steps until after appointment of army chief in Pakistan, elections in both countries. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:10am
Stage set for return of the ‘financial wizard’ Ishaq Dar Dar says he will fly to Pakistan on Wednesday; Khawaja Asif says Dar returning to "facilitate" PM on economic affairs. Published 25 Sep, 2022 07:09am
Imran sets ‘cipher probe’ condition for PTI’s return to parliament Says doesn’t need "good ties" with establishment while not in govt, admits ties soured during final days of his tenure. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:15am
What was offered to terrorists in talks, asks Justice Isa Regrets parleys with terrorists, situation in Swat; calls for reforms to address climate change, honour killings. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:26am
Damning leaks claim Jeremy Corbyn secretly brought down by party officials Al Jazeera documentary suggests "operatives secretly took control" of the party to thwart Corbyn’s leadership. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:16am
All aid will be subject to third-party audit, Shehbaz assures donors Says Pakistan may have to import wheat, fertiliser to off-set losses due to destroyed farmland and closed factories. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:41am
World Bank to allow $2bn diversion for flood relief Funds from existing projects being repurposed to support urgent needs in wake of floods, says WB VP Raiser. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:48am
Bizenjo invites JUI-F to join Balochistan cabinet Says no minister or adviser would be removed from the cabinet; JUI-F would be adjusted in cabinet according to its strength. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:31am
Imran still hasn’t ‘fallen out of favour’, claims Fazl Says PTI chief in "entirely incompetent" whether in power or in opposition. Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:58am
Editorial: If the past is anything to go by, Ishaq Dar’s arrival could portend more trouble for economy
Editorial: Pakistan needs debt relief to prevent economic collapse post floods. It's time the world steps up
‘She came to listen to their woes’: Angelina Jolie’s visit to Sindh leaves women in flood-hit villages elated
1 Pakistan default fears spike on report of UN debt suspension advice The country's sovereign bonds slumped to just half their face value on Friday. Business , Updated 23 Sep, 2022 09:23pm
2 No help offered, expected from India on floods: FM Bilawal Says Indian policies in occupied Kashmir make “engagement untenable for us” and are leading to Indian Muslims feeling "persecuted". World , Published 22 Sep, 2022 02:34pm
3 Why do we go to the IMF? We are importing not only raw materials, but also the services to sustain them over the long term. Business , Updated 23 Sep, 2022 08:43am
4 Govt rejects criticism on transgender bill, says linking it to homosexuality is ‘misconception’ Law minister says people should accept transgender persons as a part of the society, asserts matter concerned human rights. Pakistan , Published 22 Sep, 2022 07:40pm
5 PTI: water car of politics Just as the water car violated thermodynamics, Khan’s agenda for Pakistan violates commonsense. Newspaper , Updated 24 Sep, 2022 09:13am
A climate blueprint A much more structured approach is needed to develop a climate-integrated plan. Kulsum Ahmed
UNGA speech CRISES test a nation’s resilience but also provide opportunities to rise and move forward. Prime Minister Shehbaz...
Dar’s return Dar will now be expected by his party to conjure up fiscal space for the govt to start spending ahead of the next elections.
Iran hijab protests FOR over a week now, Iran has been witnessing considerable tumult after a young woman died earlier this month in the...
Authoritarianism & democracy More democratic dispensations in India and Bangladesh (compared to Pakistan) have not led to more democratic structures.
A sense of history would help The trouble ahead for Rahul will be that he has so far been applauded in the friendlier states.
PTI: water car of politics Just as the water car violated thermodynamics, Khan’s agenda for Pakistan violates commonsense.
The age of uncertainty Divisive politics during the ongoing climate calamity has denuded the country of a unified response.
Sohail Ahmed is making his Punjabi film debut in Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne Images Staff Published 24 Sep, 2022 05:38pm
Netflix unveils Class, its official Hindi adaptation of Spanish series Elite The show follows the events that unfold when two worlds collide, shaking up the relationships and lives of students hailing from high-profile families with dark secrets of their own. Images Staff Published 24 Sep, 2022 04:58pm
Twitter’s intrigued by the political dialogue, new locations and star cast of Meri Shehzadi The serial stars Urwa Hocane, Ali Rehman Khan, Muhammad Qavi Khan, Shamim Hilaly, Atiqa Odho, Shabbir Jan, Nauman Masood and others. Images Staff Published 24 Sep, 2022 01:58pm
Pakistan’s undocumented economy: Benefit or burden in the face of natural disasters? Arooj Waheed Dar Published 23 Sep, 2022 12:03pm
Even in the wake of floods, transgender persons fail to surface on the radar of govt, relief organisations Given the animosity against transgender persons, they cannot stay with the rest of the IDPs, they say. Zofeen T. Ebrahim Updated 21 Sep, 2022 01:26pm
In the political battle for ‘best Muslim award’, Pakistan is the only loser We are seeing in real time the mainstreaming of religious extremism in our politics. Usman Azeem Published 19 Sep, 2022 02:09pm
Cost of crypto: report says US bitcoin as dirty as 6 million cars Emissions from the energy-hungry sector could undermine goals to tackle climate change, says analyst. Reuters Published 23 Sep, 2022 03:02pm
Tactics behind pro-India Twitter drive against Pak Army revealed Stanford research shows content of the network is consistent with objectives of Indian army corps operating in occupied Kashmir. Abdul Sattar Abbasi Updated 23 Sep, 2022 10:37am
THE BALANCING ACT The ‘civil-military balance’ is often used as a scale to measure the strength of democracy in Pakistan. Saroop Ijaz Updated 18 Sep, 2022 10:51am
ESSAY: COMING TO TERMS WITH GRIEF Grief comes in waves and completely unexpectedly. How does one deal with the loss of a dearly loved one and the finality of an... Minahil Mehdi Published 18 Sep, 2022 08:27am
WIDE ANGLE: THE RISE OF HARRY STYLES How did the former boyband member become the biggest name in pop? Liz Guiffre Updated 18 Sep, 2022 05:42pm
THE GRAPEVINE We wouldn’t say that Katrina Kaif speaks her mind all the time; there have been instances in the past when she has kept things... PYT Updated 18 Sep, 2022 05:43pm
Non-registration as Tier-1 retailer: Inland Revenue not authorised to penalise trader or issue notice: LHC
