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Don’t let this moment of opportunity slip away, IMF warns Pakistan

IMF official cautions present trends could undermine macroeconomic stability “if the reforms do not continue”.

Updated Jul 22, 2017 08:04am

Embattled Sharif reiterates stance he won’t quit

Speculation rife as Nisar skips another PML-N meeting.

Updated Jul 22, 2017 09:50am

Channel 24, DawnNews journalists manhandled by FIA officials at Islamabad hospital

FIA official grabs female reporter by the arm, detains her and a second reporter inside a room at Pims.

Published Jul 22, 2017 11:52am

Pentagon blocks $50m Coalition Support Fund payment to Pakistan

Pentagon chief Jim Mattis accuses Islamabad of not doing enough to counter the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network.

Updated Jul 22, 2017 07:27am

PM not out of the woods as SC reserves verdict

Hudaibya case to be resurrected, NAB assures apex court.

Updated Jul 22, 2017 08:40am

India warned of befitting response to ceasefire violations

Boy killed, three injured in cross-LoC Indian shelling; three Indian soldiers killed in retaliatory fire.

Updated Jul 22, 2017 08:54am

Tarbela dam safety devices out of order for four decades

Ministry stops accelerated water inflow into Tarbela dam till the instruments are repaired.

Updated Jul 22, 2017 09:23am

Police arrest AJK 'faith healer' accused of raping, blackmailing women followers

The 'pir' would sedate his victims, film himself raping them and then blackmail his victims with the recorded videos.

Published Jul 21, 2017 10:32pm

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Panamagate case: SC judges question Sharif children's lawyer on Qatari letters

Apex bench expresses annoyance over "fake documents" submitted in the Supreme Court.

SC concludes hearings, reserves judgment in Panamagate case

Judges open "confidential" Volume X of the JIT report in court on request of PM's lawyer, say it will "clear things up."

US says Pakistan failed to act against Taliban, Haqqani Network

Militant groups operate from "Pakistan-based safe havens" to threaten the US forces in Afghanistan: US State Department.

India ready to discuss border stand-off with China

Sushma Swaraj says a 2012 agreement bound China and India to settle the boundary issue with Bhutan.

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Diversion of development funds

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Snooker feat

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Sport

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Australian cricket in crisis as pay talks fall over

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Business

Don’t let this moment of opportunity slip away, IMF warns Pakistan

Fish exports up by 21pc

Imports of food, oil surge

Tech

Google Street View finally captures missing Austria

Is Facebook using Pakistan's concerns about online blasphemy to advance its own interests?

China orders tech firms to tighten censorship controls

Sachal Jazz Ensemble's cover of the Game of Thrones theme is all you need to hear today

The Lahore-based orchestra covered the hit show's title theme and it's worth a listen!

Images Staff Published Jul 22, 2017 01:18pm

This new residency programme is supporting emerging Pakistani artists

ISL Artists in Residence offers six young artists mentorship by leading art figures like Amin Gulgee and Asma Mundrawala

Images Staff Updated Jul 22, 2017 12:12pm

Eminent poet Hasan Akbar Kamal passes away at 71

Kamal penned the lyrics of Vital Signs' famous song 'Hum Hain Pakistani Hum To Jeetain Ge'

Peerzada Salman Published Jul 22, 2017 08:41am

World

White House spokesman quits as Russia probe deepens

Spicer resigned in opposition to Trump’s naming of Anthony Scaramucci as the new White House communications director.

AFP Updated Jul 22, 2017 09:02am

Trump appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan

Veteran diplomat John Bass chosen to serve as US ambassador to Afghanistan, ending his current position in Ankara.

Updated Jul 21, 2017 03:28pm

UAE says changes to Qatar anti-terror law 'positive'

“The pressure linked to the crisis has begun to bear fruit,” says UAE state minister for foreign affairs.

AFP Published Jul 21, 2017 09:17pm

Blogs

Makli, once a resplendent city now stands in dire need of preservation

The hallmark of Makli is the variety of forms of decoration, which represent the genius of the people of Thatta.

Dr Humera Naz Updated Jul 22, 2017 12:15pm

It's the PCB, not captain Sana Mir, who's responsible for Women's WC performance

Sana Mir losing her position in the team is a craven attempt to unjustly blame the most valuable player.

Shahbano Aliani Updated Jul 22, 2017 11:23am

'All I can say about Careem's rishta aunty service is: what in the world?'

Here's why Careem's new 'rishta aunty' service has left so many regular customers rather perplexed.

Blog Desk Updated Jul 20, 2017 02:21am

PAKISTAN’S CATCH-22

With the Qatar Crisis, Pakistan has been caught in the middle between competing interests in the Gulf.

Arif Rafiq Updated Jul 17, 2017 01:06pm

IS IT TIME FOR PAKISTAN TO PIVOT?

Saudi Arabia has been Pakistan’s original “all weather” ally but that relationship needs reassessing in light of the

Ehsan Masood Updated Jul 17, 2017 01:26pm

TRAVEL: SUMMER’S HERE: FIVE TREKS TO DO UP NORTH

Whether you are a novice or expert, we have the ultimate Pakistan trekking guide for you

Madeeha Syed Updated Jul 18, 2017 10:22pm

STYLE: NO HIGH STREET FOR FASHION

High street has never been a platform for bonafide high fashion. So what exactly is all the fuss about?

Maliha Rehman Published Jul 16, 2017 07:37am

SOUNDCHECK: HOW A YOUNG MIND TURNS OLD

Mobb Deep’s Prodigy changed rap music with eight words

Chris Richards Published Jul 16, 2017 07:37am

THE GRAPEVINE

Sajal Ali is over the moon. She should be. Her first Indian film Mom has been received well by critics on both sides of

PYT Published Jul 16, 2017 07:37am

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What has caused Pakistan's alarming trade deficit?

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Aurora

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