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Predecessor used ‘Dawn leaks’ to get extension, claims Gen Bajwa

Bajwa reportedly rejects the impression that the ‘Dawn leaks’ saga posed any threat to national security.

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 09:25am

SC judge sticks to ‘4-3’ verdict as CJP seeks to ease tensions

Justice Bandial proposes polling over two days; ECP lawyer asks court to make Oct 8 date ‘order of the court’ to deter deviations.

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 07:51am

PAC seeks end to free electricity for officers

Move will save exchequer Rs9bn a year; power losses to hit more than Rs590bn this fiscal year.

Published 30 Mar, 2023 04:57am

Skyrocketing inflation challenges age-old charity traditions

Distribution of ration bags among the needy severely affected by increased cost of commodities this year.

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 08:36am

Progress made on financing pledges from friendly countries, Senate panel told

Deal with IMF will be signed shortly after verification, says state minister.

Published 30 Mar, 2023 04:57am

Judiciary under attack amid growing fascism: Imran

Says govt’s attempts to attack SC, undermine its powers will be resisted by people.

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 09:06am

Imran won’t get assistance from ‘facilitators’ this time, says Maryam

Without naming anybody, Maryam advises the “facilitators” not to help Imran as he has always let his helpers down.

Published 30 Mar, 2023 04:57am

Indian authorities in mad chase of Amritpal Singh

Several claim Sikh activist was seen in four different cities.

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 08:21am

SC judges call for postponement of suo motu matters

Say CJP doesn’t have arbitrary power to form special benches.

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 08:18am

Shahbaz Gill granted permission to go abroad

LHC grants one-time permission to the PTI leader to visit abroad for four weeks.

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 10:03am

Does Pakistan Need To Rethink Suo Motu Powers?

NA Passes Bill to make SC’s Suo Motu decisions fair, inclusive, democratic

How Divided Is The Supreme Court Of Pakistan

Why Was Rahul Gandhi Convicted?

What Does The ‘US Summit For Democracy’ Entail?

Can Friendly Countries Save Pakistan From Default?

Here’s Why Aftershocks Follow Earthquakes

“Pakistan Is No Longer A Priority Country For The West”

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Saving Pakistan

Imran must now demonstrate he will never again be a dependent partner of the ‘establishment’.

Ashraf Jehangir Qazi

Israel flounders

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