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Govt to present resolution on French envoy’s expulsion in NA today: Rashid

Interior minister says the TLP has agreed to end protests across the country.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 08:32am

UAE urged to ease visa restrictions on Pakistanis

About 1.6 million strong Pakistani Diaspora lives in the UAE.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 08:29am

Pakistan drops to 90th rank on inclusive internet index

Pakistan not only remained the lowest in South Asia, but also lags behind other regional states, like Iran.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 09:24am

Foreign direct investment falls by 35pc in nine months

Inflow from China constitutes 46pc of total FDI, State Bank of Pakistan data shows.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 08:39am

SC seeks report from FBR on Sarina Isa’s offshore properties

Sarina Isa says the Economic Reforms Act gave legal exemptions to those who had foreign currency accounts.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 09:06am

NAB wants Nawaz’s seized properties auctioned

Says the former premier did not surrender before the court despite a lapse of six months.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 08:35am

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New Zealand confirms airport virus case, says travel bubble unaffected

“We accept there will be cases and that is part of our journey together, for both sides," says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 09:38am

Pakistan urges Taliban to stay engaged in Afghan peace process

FM Qureshi says Taliban have largely succeeded in their objective.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 08:54am

TLP and govt have the same objective but our methods are different: PM Imran

Imran Khan stresses severing ties with France will incur a loss to Pakistan, not the other way round.

Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:06pm

Opposition parties blast govt for 'failure' in handling TLP protest, loss of lives

Bilawal says "shedding of human blood and incitement to violence was never the answer to any situation".

Published 19 Apr, 2021 09:23pm

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11 policemen taken hostage by TLP released after first round of talks with Punjab govt: Sheikh Rashid

Expresses hope of resolving matters with the recently proscribed TLP amicably; third round of talks to take place tonight.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Apr, 2021 06:53pm

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Malik Riaz & the art of the deal

The Pakistani state went out of its way to ensure that the property tycoon’s £190m settlement in the UK worked out in his favour.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Apr, 2021 06:53pm

Houston police get first Muslim assistant chief, a Pakistani

Born near Lahore, he immigrated to the US with his family in 1985, when he was only eight, and joined the police force in 2001.

Newspaper , Updated 18 Apr, 2021 09:11am

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French nationals in Pakistan refuse embassy call to leave

Many question timing of message as the govt has announced the ban on the TLP and has the situation under control.

World , Updated 18 Apr, 2021 07:41am

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CAIE exams to take place as per schedule: Shafqat Mahmood

Physical classes for grades 1-8 to remain suspended; classes 9 to 12 to commence in affected districts in a staggered manner.

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