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India is playing with fire that will burn its secularity: President Alvi
"I think there is a hegemonistic intent to swallow Kashmir [but] it won't happen," says Arif Alvi.
Modi awarded UAE highest civilian honour amid occupied Kashmir crackdown
Activists decry UAE bestowing the award on Modi, saying it only gives cover to India amid the Kashmir crackdown.
PM Imran, German Chancellor Merkel discuss occupied Kashmir situation
The German chancellor underlined the importance of de-escalation of tensions and resolution of issues peacefully.
India's ex-finance minister Arun Jaitley dies at 66
He was admitted to a New Delhi hospital two weeks ago after he complained of breathlessness and restlessness.
Police restrained from arresting Safdar in case regarding scuffle with security personnel
PML-N leader says the FIR against him and others was registered "with mala fide intention and ulterior motive".
Kashmiris defy curbs, clash with Indian forces
Police tried to enter Soura as hundreds of locals staged a protest march.
UAE help in tracing people with ‘illegal’ wealth sought
The UAE law allows foreign nationals to obtain iqama on the basis of investment beyond a certain threshold.
Taliban, US agree on troop pullout time frame
Doha talks focused on implementation mechanism, says Taliban spokesperson.
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Editorial: The Kashmir situation paints a grim picture — which is why PM Imran must not give up
Shimla scrapped: The Modi government rejects the very idea of talks
Pakistan has always lent strength to individuals rather than its institutions
Pepsi Battle of the Bands winner Auj doesn't make the same song twice
Bored of Brexit
Hamza Ali Abbasi is talking about his marriage again and the goalposts keep shifting
PTI's one year in Punjab
Filmmaker Nabeel Qureshi's Twitter account suspended
Editorial: Qandeel deserves justice — so does every other 'honour' killing victim
The elusive promise of civil service reform
Pakistani short film, Darling makes it to this year's Toronto International Film Festival
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Finance ministry rejects Indian media reports of FATF blacklisting Pakistan
Ministry says the news being reported widely by Indian media is "incorrect and baseless".
India will attempt 'false flag operation' to divert attention from occupied Kashmir, PM Imran warns
"We are hearing Indian media claims that some terrorists from Afghanistan have entered IOJK for terrorist activities."
France presses India to opt for dialogue on occupied Kashmir issue
Macron says Paris keeping an eye on the issue, would remain attentive to ensure rights of civilians taken into account.
UN says goodwill ambassadors 'retain the right to speak about issues' in a personal capacity
Statement in response to question regarding Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas' alleged pro-war comments.
No statement made on Kashmir, no offer to mediate between Pakistan, India: Sri Lanka president
President Sirisena only gave a "patient hearing" to Pakistan HC's briefing on the occupied Kashmir issue: office.
Bored of Brexit
This slow-motion crash is entirely self-inflicted.
Shimla scrapped
The Modi government rejects the very idea of talks.
Institution vs the individual
Once in a position of power self-preservation — which is not the same as enlightened self-interest — guides our hand.
Cutting it short
Why, as a society, we feel increasingly disinclined to enforce the rules is a matter of great significance.
The PM’s frustration
No doubt, his remarks to the NYT are an expression of his frustration.
Renewable energy
THERE is some level of seriousness on the part of the government to encourage renewable energy, as is evident in the...
Banditry in Sindh
WHILE the banditry problem in Sindh, especially the province’s northern half, is indeed better than the chaotic...
The trailer for Disney's Lady and the Tramp live-action remake is finally here
Just a couple of adorable doggos trying to find love in a live-action world.
Canvas Gallery opens Space in Time exhibit with blank walls in protest
As described by Sameera Raja, who runs Canvas, the artworks are “stuck at Lahore Customs”.
Hamza Ali Abbasi is talking about his marriage again and the goalposts keep shifting
Abbasi insists he's using the attention to "highlight a point for those who can relate and are interested."
PTI's one year in Punjab
The government's success in implementing its agenda will remain contingent on how it deals with its own contradictions.
The elusive promise of civil service reform
What works for civil service reform hasn't been sufficiently explored. The PTI presents an opportunity to rectify this.
Is education a priority for the PTI?
The government is yet to have an implementable policy on the matter.
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Modi awarded UAE highest civilian honour amid occupied Kashmir crackdown
Activists decry UAE bestowing the award on Modi, saying it only gives cover to India amid the Kashmir crackdown.
Tear gas fired as Hong Kong police, protesters clash
Earlier thousands of demonstrators, many wearing hard hats and gas masks, marched through the industrial Kwun Tong area.
PM Imran, German Chancellor Merkel discuss occupied Kashmir situation
The German chancellor underlined the importance of de-escalation of tensions and resolution of issues peacefully.
MADRESSAH REFORMS: BREAKING THE CYCLE
In parallel to reforms within the madressah sector, alternatives to madressah education should be improved.
SOCIETY: DEGREES OF SEPARATION
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Despite its seemingly sorrowful premise, The Farewell surprises and moves you with its consistently uplifting and
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