Live Hospitals, access to drinking water at risk in Gaza as UN warns fuel shortage affecting aid operations Israeli army spokesman says no fuel will be allowed into Gaza; 40 medical centres in Gaza suspend operations. Updated 25 Oct, 2023 02:23pm
Lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan moves SC against ‘enforced disappearances’ of citizens Highlights the phenomenon of PTI-affiliated figures going missing and "re-emerging" only to denounce their party. Updated 25 Oct, 2023 03:25pm
Islamabad ATC issues perpetual arrest warrants for 9 PTI leaders in judicial complex attack case Leaders include Hammad Azhar, Shibli Faraz, Murad Saeed, Omar Ayub Khan and Ali Amin Gandapur. Published 25 Oct, 2023 01:55pm
Over 300 PIA flights cancelled in 10 days 51 flights, including 27 on domestic routes, were cancelled on Tuesday, as per the spokesman. Updated 25 Oct, 2023 07:23am
Israel-Hamas conflict a new cloud among many: IMF chief Warns everyone to "buckle up", says interest rates are here to stay for longer amid Middle East crisis. Published 25 Oct, 2023 01:12pm
CJP Isa questions utility of caretaker set-ups Regrets SC has become arbiter of political disputes; petitioner withdraws plea for simultaneous polls in national, provincial assemblies. Updated 25 Oct, 2023 07:32am
PSX closes in green, gains by 140 points After a day of trading in red, the Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 index regains its strength. Updated 25 Oct, 2023 03:47pm
‘Potentially catastrophic’ Hurricane Otis hits Mexico “Catastrophic damage likely where the core of the hurricane moves onshore," US National Hurricane Centre says. Published 25 Oct, 2023 12:38pm
If Imran’s safety not guaranteed, how can polls be secured: ECP Summons interior secretary over PTI chief’s absence from contempt hearing. Updated 25 Oct, 2023 07:37am
China’s new bonds to help economic recovery, official says, as budget deficit rises China’s new sovereign bonds will help bolster the economic recovery, China’s vice finance minister Zhu Zhongming says. Published 25 Oct, 2023 11:03am
PML-N leadership is not willing to change itself to make the party relevant to country’s political, social dynamics
Critique of history put forth by the formerly colonised may finally have seeped into world’s consciousness
1 Afghanistan shock Pakistan by eight wickets in World Cup Afghanistan's openers, Zadran and Gurbaz, score 87 and 65, setting the stage for a historic ODI victory against neighbours. Sport , Updated 23 Oct, 2023 10:56pm
2 Pakistan have nowhere to hide after Afghanistan thrashing “This loss was very hard as a team,” says Babar, his voice shaking as he spoke. Sport , Updated 24 Oct, 2023 08:14am
3 Babar has no positive spin on Pakistan’s loss to Afghanistan in World Cup “In the middle overs, the spinners didn’t bowl as they should have," he says. World , Published 24 Oct, 2023 12:46pm
5 IHC extends Nawaz’s protective bail in Avenfield, Al-Azizia references till Oct 26 Judge grills NAB prosecutor over "no objections" to PML-N supremo's plea; accountability court confirms Nawaz's bail in Toshakhana case. , Updated 24 Oct, 2023 06:47pm
Trying for a fourth term The party can come to power with establishment's support through dubious elections. But it cannot bring political stability to the country. Zahid Hussain
Military courts If any wrong has been committed against any state institution, the matter should be taken to the country’s judiciary for redress.
Elections now CALLS have grown louder for an election date to be announced, following the return of Nawaz Sharif. Despite the ...
Appalling performance THE spotlight is on skipper Babar Azam and his decision-making skills. These are now desperate times for Pakistan at...
Cricketers who also win hearts Much comment has been made about the current World Cup lacking the cheer and graciousness of previous outings.
Nawaz Sharif’s return One must ask if Sharif’s suffering still resonates in a land where inflation has ravaged every home.
Thriving South Asia a pipe dream? There is an emerging trend in parts of South Asia to forge ties without Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Shae Gill, Natasha Noorani and other artists come together for Sounds of Solidarity with Gaza Images Staff Published 25 Oct, 2023 03:16pm
Palestinian-Israeli actor Maisa Abdel Hadi arrested over Gaza social media post She has been placed in custody till Thursday. AFP Published 25 Oct, 2023 10:34am
76 Hollywood stars write letter to US president calling for Gaza ceasefire The signatories included Susan Sarandon, Dua Lipa. Kristen Stewart, Riz Ahmed, Diplo and Channing Tatum, among others. Reuters | Images Staff Published 21 Oct, 2023 01:49pm
Is the shiny new $1.6bn corporation the answer to Karachi’s water woes? Hawwa Fazal Published 25 Oct, 2023 11:36am
What’s next for Nawaz Sharif? Nawaz’s biggest challenge will be that he is an ageing man trying to convince a youthful Pakistan to believe in his recollection of the past. Uzair M. Younus Updated 23 Oct, 2023 12:39pm
Covering the Gaza conflict: Western media and the imperfect search for balance You can’t be objective about innocent people suffering or being killed. No matter who they are or which “side” they represent. Their death is wrong. That’s a fact worth reporting. Lawrence Pintak Updated 20 Oct, 2023 11:22am
iPhones supplier Foxconn faces China tax probe Sources say they believe it was disclosed by a state-backed paper for political reasons tied to Taiwan’s upcoming elections. Reuters Updated 24 Oct, 2023 10:20am
India launches key test for manned orbital mission ISRO will conduct a series of 20 major tests, including carrying a robot to outer space, before the final manned mission takes place in 2025. AFP Published 21 Oct, 2023 04:08pm
SOCIETY: CRIME AND PERCEPTION Many residents in Islamabad blame Afghan nationals for a surge in crime in the capital, even though there’s little data to Kalbe Ali Published 22 Oct, 2023 07:15am
CONFLICT: NO HEALING FOR GAZA The October 17 Israeli bombing of a hospital in Gaza that killed more than 500 people was only the latest outrage in the current Yara M. Asi Published 22 Oct, 2023 07:15am
STREAMING: SLOW TO REVEAL Despite the presence of Tabu, Vishal Bharadwaj’s revenge thriller Khufiya is a bit of an over-extended dud Mohammad Kamran Jawaid Published 22 Oct, 2023 09:17am
THE GRAPEVINE Good things are happening on the showbiz front as our artists are, day by day, becoming more aware of their duty towards society — PYT Published 22 Oct, 2023 09:11am