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Relations with Pakistan much better today than in years past: US President Trump says in meeting with PM Imran
US leader offers to mediate in Kashmir, says he believes trade can be increased substantially with Pakistan.
'Naya Pakistan is being created in front of your eyes,' PM Imran tells packed crowd in Washington
The premier addresses a charged crowd at Washington's Capital One Arena; says PTI will fix the system.
FBR chairman asks banks to collect details of benami accounts themselves
"If FBR and banks work together, better results can be achieved," says Shabbar Zaidi in letter to heads of banks.
Opposition devises strategy for Senate no-confidence motion
Mussadiq Malik says strong protest will be staged if the opposition is denied permission to table no-confidence motion.
PML-N criticises PM Imran for Washington speech
Ahsan Iqbal says the premier has 'admitted' that opposition leaders are being arrested on behest of the government.
Suspension of sentence does not mean eligibility to contest elections, SC rules
Disqualification of a candidate will remain intact unless their conviction is specifically suspended by a court: SC.
India sends unmanned mission to Moon’s far side
Scientists at the mission control center burst into applause as the rocket lifted off in clear weather as scheduled.
Iran announces arrests, death sentences as CIA spy ring busted
Authorities say they have arrested 17 suspected spies.
Rana Sanaullah's petition to have home-cooked food in jail rejected by court
Sessions court asks PML-N leader to approach the jail superintendent with his plea.
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His killer said he was ‘the Father of Pakistan’
Editorial: Can PM's visit help move the Pak-US relationship beyond the ‘do more plus’?
How European colonial ambition drove mountaineers to risk life in Himalayas
Mohsin Abbas Haider addresses domestic abuse allegations against him
Why is Pakistan's media in crisis?
50 youngsters aged between 10-16 pitch tech ideas at Karachi's first Startup Weekend Youth
Pakistani celebs speak out after domestic abuse allegations against Mohsin Abbas Haider
What of our farmers?
Does Samina Peerzada's talk show normalise the dark side of celebrity culture?
Saboor Aly will play a rape survivor in Hum TV's Naqab Zan
Can Pakistan ever be 'donor-free'? Should it?
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PM Imran invites businessmen, investors in US to benefit from economic opportunities in Pakistan
PM invites businessmen to "benefit from business opportunities afforded by Pakistan's strategic location."
PM Imran arrives in Washington on 3-day ‘official working visit’
He will stay at the ambassador’s residence in the city’s diplomatic enclave.
Door open to repairing ties, says White House as PM reaches US
US administration official says Islamabad will have to ‘change its policies’ towards militancy and regional peace.
Cricket World Cup final umpire admits 'error'
"I agree that there was an error of judgement when I see it on TV replays now," says Kumar Dharmasena.
Banks allowed to do foreign currency business with public
Banks also told to ensure the availability of foreign currencies to sell to the public.
Death & the delta
A few weeks ago, desperate farmers undertook a true long march in Sindh.
Accepting aid
Pakistan has been a long-time recipient of overseas development assistance or ODA.
Compounding vulnerabilities
The factors that magnify the problem remain outside the mainstream conversations
on climate.
Internet surveillance
If surveillance is to be carried out, there should at least be safeguards against abuse.
PM in Washington
Ties with the US are amongst the most tortuous — and important — bilateral relationships this country maintains.
Political consensus
THE IMF’s resident representative in Pakistan was right to put further emphasis on the importance of consensus for...
Punjab cabinet reshuffle
DESPITE nearly one year in office, it seems that Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar is still not independent when it...
Ali Sethi's new song featuring Faiz's poetry will take you down memory lane
The music video takes place at a party in Lahore and we're just thinking, why weren't we invited to this soiree?!
Pakistani celebs speak out after domestic abuse allegations against Mohsin Abbas Haider
Mohsin's wife Fatema alleged that the actor cheated on her and beat her while she was pregnant and again recently.
Saboor Aly will play a rape survivor in Hum TV's Naqab Zan
Will the drama put the shame where it belong — with the perpetrator?
How European colonial ambition drove mountaineers to risk life in Himalayas
The range has always been associated with metaphysical power, but conquering it has been linked to imperialist projects.
Pakistani literature as lifeline
To those it reaches, literature can take us from a place of ignorance to higher awareness.
Kartarpur: A precursor of Sikh religion
Men of all callings came to Kartarpur, drawn by Guru Nanak's message of piety and humanity.
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Iran announces arrests, death sentences as CIA spy ring busted
Authorities say they have arrested 17 suspected spies.
Turkey will launch operation in Syria if safe zone not established: Turkish FM
Turkey has been in talks with US over the establishment of a safe zone across its border in northeast Syria.
Kenya's finance minister, top officials arrested for graft: police
Arrest marks the first time a sitting Kenyan minister has been arrested on corruption charges
WHY IS PAKISTAN’S MEDIA IN CRISIS?
How did the Pakistani media get here and what will happen next?
TRAVEL: ISHKOMAN DAYS
Being a rare guest in a valley hitherto unspoilt by the ravages of tourism can be a magical and an unforgettable
SNOOKER: TAKING THEIR CUE
Pakistan’s snooker players are doing quite well on the international circuit and earning laurels
for the country.
THE ICON INTERVIEW: TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY
Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz set tongues wagging overtime after he proposed to her and displayed his affection for her
CINEMASCOPE: THE SUBDUED ROAR
Director Jon Favreau’s live-animation remake of The Lion King doesn’t roar, but only growls amusingly
THE GRAPEVINE
It was brave of actor/singer Mohsin Abbas Haider and actress Nausheen Shah to talk candidly about their struggles with
