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Major setback for PTI as Gilani wins coveted Senate seat

Gilani beats PTI's Hafeez Shaikh to win hotly contested Islamabad seat; PTI's Fozia Arshad takes federal seat for women.

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 11:15pm Dawn.com

PM Imran to seek vote of confidence from parliament after Senate upset

'Win for democracy': PDM celebrates Gilani's Senate victory against Hafeez Shaikh as PTI cries foul

Dear PM Imran and esteemed lawmakers, please wear a mask and lead by example

PM Imran to seek vote of confidence from parliament after Senate upset

The decision comes after the opposition clinched Islamabad Senate seat in a blow to the government.

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 11:06pm

'Win for democracy': PDM celebrates Gilani's Senate victory against Hafeez Shaikh as PTI cries foul

Members of the government say the result will be investigated.

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 10:10pm

PPP's Taj Haider asks ECP to investigate why opposition MPAs are staying at hotels in Karachi

He also requested the ECP to ensure the MPAs were not "bribed or under any duress".

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 02:05pm

Thousands demand India's chief justice quit for suggesting accused rapist marry schoolgirl victim

He had told the accused the court could help him if he wanted to marry the victim, otherwise he'd go to jail.

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 03:17pm

Vawda submits resignation from National Assembly in IHC, lawyer argues dual nationality case now 'invalid'

Court directs ECP to submit schedule of 2018 election so dates of filing nomination papers, scrutiny, and polling can be checked.

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 02:25pm

Turkey has stopped insulting us but still needs to take concrete action, France says

President Tayyip Erdogan spoke with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday as part of efforts to normalise relations.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 04:36pm

Live

World Bank readies Covid-19 vaccine funds for around 30 African countries

This is the first World Bank-financed operation in Africa to support a country’s Covid-19 immunisation plan.

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 03:41pm

Govt, opposition express optimism over chances of success in Senate polls

Polling for 37 seats of the Senate is underway through secret ballot, under the supervision of the ECP.

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 07:39pm

Amazon Prime issues rare apology for hurting religious sentiment in India with Tandav

There was severe backlash after a Muslim actor portrayed a Hindu God in the show.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 03:17pm

Dear PM Imran and esteemed lawmakers, please wear a mask and lead by example

What are the stakes for PTI and PDM in this Senate election?

Untangling the mystery: All you need to know about Senate elections

US lack of action on S. Arabia over Khashoggi killing exposes its double standards on human rights

Beyond The Wetlands takes you on a rescue mission to find a missing mountaineer in Pakistan’s north

Hania Aamir preaches 'owning your skin' while using an Instagram beauty filter

‘Pawri’ power: five-second video clip pulls India, Pakistan closer

I really like my skin: Syra Yousuf snaps back at bullies with unrealistic beauty standards

Editorial: Pakistan cannot afford to be sluggish in overcoming misgivings about Covid vaccine

6 Dr Seuss books with racist images won't be published anymore

Growing US-India partnership may further upset strategic balance in S. Asia to Pakistan's disadvantage

From street food to bazaars and tall buildings, here's what makes us love Karachi so much

Dawn.com and Coca Cola celebrate the city of countless opportunities through a photo contest.

Headwinds from the US

How will US-India ties impact Pakistan?

Newspaper , Updated 02 Mar, 2021 07:59am

Fracas in Sindh Assembly as PTI lawmakers scuffle with dissident MPAs

PTI's Karim Bux Gabol, who had earlier announced he would not vote for party candidates, taken away by PTI lawmakers.

, Updated 03 Mar, 2021 07:34am

Fracas in Sindh Assembly as PTI lawmakers scuffle with dissident MPAs

Legislation still needed to meet FATF benchmarks

Finance minister calls for expediting efforts to fulfil the requirements in the remaining three areas.

Pakistan , Published 02 Mar, 2021 06:58am

Legislation still needed to meet FATF benchmarks

Justice Isa tells SC he will argue case himself

Reminds the court that his application seeking live telecast of the hearing was unusual but also necessary.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Mar, 2021 08:22am

Justice Isa tells SC he will argue case himself

The dubious national interest

Who decides the national interest, and, thereby, which separatism to support, which to oppose?

Newspaper , Updated 02 Mar, 2021 08:06am

OPINION

The game is on

The PDM appears much more confident despite the fact that it is lacking in numbers.

Zahid Hussain

The dream of ending poverty

Rafia Zakaria

Asking questions

Basil Nabi Malik

Blood and oil

Mahir Ali

A twist to behold

Arifa Noor

EDITORIAL

Vaccine challenges

THE last few months have seen several countries rolling out vaccination drives against the novel coronavirus, which...

Rising prices

CONTRARY to government projections and market expectations, the cost of goods and services for the public during...

Myanmar crisis

THE political crisis triggered by the military coup in Myanmar on Feb 1 is worsening, with the generals refusing to...

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Headwinds from the US

How will US-India ties impact Pakistan?

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The dubious national interest

Who decides the national interest, and, thereby, which separatism to support, which to oppose?

Zarrar Khuhro

A cold peace?

We have no way of knowing how long the ceasefire will last.

Arifa Noor

A twist to behold

The issue here is that the Islamabad election is but a smaller story arc.

Maleeha Lodhi

Shifting politics

Beyond PTI’s fault lines the more consequential question is credibility of future elections.

SPORT

Survival hopes fading fast for embattled Quetta as Islamabad win

UK govt offers $4m for 2030 World Cup bid with Ireland

Prepare for another spin fest, Rahane tells England

BUSINESS

Private sector borrowing rises by 80pc

Ogra split on flare gas consumption mechanism

China’s billionaires club swells

TECH

How a 10-second video clip sold for $6.6 million

Nasa releases Mars landing video, calls it ‘stuff of dreams’

Facebook 'refriends' Australia after changes to media laws

Hania Aamir preaches 'owning your skin' while using an Instagram beauty filter

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Amazon Prime issues rare apology for hurting religious sentiment in India with Tandav

There was severe backlash after a Muslim actor portrayed a Hindu God in the show.

Images Staff Published 03 Mar, 2021 03:17pm

Dear PM Imran and esteemed lawmakers, please wear a mask and lead by example

Many of the lawmakers — a majority of whom are over 60 — were seen without a mask when casting their votes for Senate seats.

Images Staff Updated 03 Mar, 2021 05:37pm

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Myanmar suppression 'like Tiananmen Square' as police shoot protesters, killing at least 9

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