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Five killed in blast on Quetta's Gulistan road

The injured were moved to Quetta's Civil Hospital.

Updated Jun 23, 2017 10:06am

Indian spy Jadhav appeals to COAS to 'spare his life'; army releases new video confession

Jadhav in new confessional video claims RAW sponsored terrorist activities to disrupt CPEC, spread fear and panic.

Updated Jun 22, 2017 08:56pm

Saudi envoy denies Pakistani mediation in Gulf row

“Whatsoever is in the media is not correct,” he says; Kuwait and Sudan are making reconciliation efforts.

Updated Jun 23, 2017 07:49am

Pakistan Railways to introduce solar-powered traffic signalling system

Punjab released Rs610 million to protect 75 unmanned railway crossings, Sindh released Rs80m for 15 such crossings.

Updated Jun 23, 2017 08:28am

Chappell, Richards want international cricket revival in Pakistan

Lack of international cricket action in Pakistan a big problem for the progress of country’s cricket: Chappell

Updated Jun 23, 2017 08:50am

Plastic rice? Traders say there’s no such thing

Videos on social media assert that plastic rice is being manufactured in some countries, smuggled into Pakistan.

Updated Jun 23, 2017 09:00am

ECP asks PTI to file accounts by July 10

“Submit the documents, otherwise the law will take its own course,” the CEC told the PTI lawyer.

Updated Jun 23, 2017 07:58am

US-Pak cooperation imperative for peace in region: FO

“Pakistan attaches importance to its relationship with the US," says FO spokesperson.

Updated Jun 23, 2017 08:23am

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Iranian drone incident

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Beyond cricket

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The newest Game of Thrones trailer has us all excited for season 7

"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives," narrates Sansa Stark.

Published Jun 22, 2017 08:23pm

EMI Pakistan will release music by Zoheb Hassan and more after Eid

Junoon guitarist Asad Ahmed will release his first solo album under the music label

Images Staff Published Jun 22, 2017 05:56pm

World

Saudi envoy denies Pakistani mediation in Gulf row

“Whatsoever is in the media is not correct,” he says; Kuwait and Sudan are making reconciliation efforts.

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated Jun 23, 2017 07:49am

At least 34 killed in southern Afghanistan bombing

The explosion, which occurred near a bank, injured 60.

AP | Reuters Updated Jun 22, 2017 08:39pm

2 wounded by cross-border firing in AJK's Nakyal sector: police

SSP Kotli says Indian firing across LoC began without any provocation at iftar time.

Tariq Naqash Updated Jun 23, 2017 12:00am

Blogs

I never thought my medical examination would involve sexual harassment

I tried hard and failed to justify one scenario where that action by that man on my body was okay.

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How Sarfraz Ahmad 'accidentally' rose to cricketing fame

The very vocal and animated captain is senior in a dressing room populated by younger, hungrier players.

Nadeem F. Paracha Updated Jun 22, 2017 11:31am

Pakistan's win against India was celebrated in Kashmir like never before

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PRIMETIME: GAMING RAMAZAN

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Maliha Rehman Updated Jun 19, 2017 04:19pm

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