Home - DAWN.COM

Today's Paper | March 29, 2023

Cabinet approves bill aimed at curbing CJP’s powers to take suo motu notice, constitute benches

Cabinet approves bill aimed at curbing CJP’s powers to take suo motu notice, constitute benches

Bill proposes that suo motu notices, bench formation be dealt with by a committee; NA adopts resolution against "judicial interference in political matters"; PTI lashes out at bill.

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 11:44pm

Related

CJP Bandial offers pay cut for judges so ‘vital’ elections can be funded

CJP Bandial offers pay cut for judges so ‘vital’ elections can be funded

Says elections can be delayed in places where mobility is difficult; hearing adjourned till 11:30am tomorrow (Wednesday).

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 11:12pm

IMF wants external financing commitments fulfilled to release funds, says PM Shehbaz

IMF wants external financing commitments fulfilled to release funds, says PM Shehbaz

Terms the dissenting note from two apex court judges on verdict handed down in March 1 suo motu regarding elections in KP, Punjab as a "ray of hope".

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 07:51pm

Gujrat ATC cancels Rana Sanaullah’s non-bailable arrest warrants in terrorism case

Gujrat ATC cancels Rana Sanaullah’s non-bailable arrest warrants in terrorism case

Interior minister says he could not attend previous hearing due to government engagements, denies issuing a "murder threat" to Imran.

Published 28 Mar, 2023 06:24pm

Pakistan opts out of democracy summit in Washington

Pakistan opts out of democracy summit in Washington

China, Turkiye not invited; Pakistan says it will engage with the US on a bilateral basis to encourage democratic values.

Published 28 Mar, 2023 02:00pm

Khalilzad does not speak for Biden administration: US State Dept official

Khalilzad does not speak for Biden administration: US State Dept official

Vedant Patel clarifies any social media activity by Khalilzad "does not represent US foreign policy".

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 12:08pm

Founder of Afghan girls’ school project arrested in Kabul: UN

Founder of Afghan girls’ school project arrested in Kabul: UN

Since the ban on secondary schools for girls, Matiullah Wesa has continued visiting remote areas to drum up support from locals.

Published 28 Mar, 2023 12:35pm

Assailant kills six at Nashville school in latest US mass shooting

Assailant kills six at Nashville school in latest US mass shooting

Suspect shot dead by police; three children among victims.

Published 28 Mar, 2023 11:26am

Scathing note torpedoes CJP’s order in election suo motu

Scathing note torpedoes CJP’s order in election suo motu

Justice Shah notes judges can’t be removed from bench sans their consent, seeks limits to CJP’s "unbridled powers".

Published 28 Mar, 2023 07:53am

China spent $240bn bailing out ‘Belt & Road’ countries: study

China spent $240bn bailing out ‘Belt & Road’ countries: study

Chinese loans to countries in debt distress soared from less than 5pc of its overseas lending portfolio in 2010 to 60pc in 2022, study says.

Published 28 Mar, 2023 11:29am

READ MORE TOP STORIES

DAWN NEWS ENGLISH

How Divided Is The Supreme Court Of Pakistan

How Divided Is The Supreme Court Of Pakistan

Parliament Moves To Devolve CJ’s ‘Unbridled Powers’ To Senior SC Judges

Parliament Moves To Devolve CJ’s ‘Unbridled Powers’ To Senior SC Judges

Why Was Rahul Gandhi Convicted?

Why Was Rahul Gandhi Convicted?

What Does The ‘US Summit For Democracy’ Entail?

What Does The ‘US Summit For Democracy’ Entail?

Can Friendly Countries Save Pakistan From Default?

Can Friendly Countries Save Pakistan From Default?

Here’s Why Aftershocks Follow Earthquakes

Here’s Why Aftershocks Follow Earthquakes

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

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

Do Politicians Have What It Takes To Save Pakistan's Economy?

Do Politicians Have What It Takes To Save Pakistan's Economy?

Ramazan Timings

Date	Fajr	Maghrib
March 29th	5:11 am	6:47 pm
March 30th	5:10 am	6:47 pm
March 31st	5:08 am	6:48 pm

Sponsored By

Date	Fajr	Maghrib
March 29th	4:34 am	6:20 pm
March 30th	4:33 am	6:21 pm
March 31st	4:31 am	6:21 pm

Sponsored By

Date	Fajr	Maghrib
March 29th	4:36 am	6:26 pm
March 30th	4:35 am	6:27 pm
March 31st	4:33 am	6:28 pm

Sponsored By

Date	Fajr	Maghrib
March 29th	4:42 am	6:32 pm
March 30th	4:40 am	6:33 pm
March 31st	4:39 am	6:34 pm

Sponsored By

Date	Fajr	Maghrib
March 29th	5:05 am	6:49 pm
March 30th	5:04 am	6:49 pm
March 31st	5:03 am	6:50 pm

Sponsored By

MUST READ STORIES

Opinion split in legal fraternity after bill clipping CJP’s powers tabled in NA

Opinion split in legal fraternity after bill clipping CJP’s powers tabled in NA

It seems there was little in our recent army chief’s military career which was related to professional matters

It seems there was little in our recent army chief’s military career which was related to professional matters

5 questions posed to the TikTok CEO by US lawmakers that left us scratching our heads

5 questions posed to the TikTok CEO by US lawmakers that left us scratching our heads

Editorial: Sanaullah’s statement indicates that PML-N is having a tough time competing with PTI politically

Editorial: Sanaullah’s statement indicates that PML-N is having a tough time competing with PTI politically

The mystery of Imran’s new bulletproof container

The mystery of Imran’s new bulletproof container

Depression exists, Resham

Depression exists, Resham

‘From Punjab to parliament’ — Humza Yousaf to lead Scottish National Party

‘From Punjab to parliament’ — Humza Yousaf to lead Scottish National Party

Netflix issued legal notice over 15-year-old episode of The Big Bang Theory that ‘insulted’ Madhuri Dixit

Netflix issued legal notice over 15-year-old episode of The Big Bang Theory that ‘insulted’ Madhuri Dixit

Could Rahul Gandhi’s expulsion become the spark that galvanises the opposition?

Could Rahul Gandhi’s expulsion become the spark that galvanises the opposition?

Legal experts weigh in on judges’ call for revisiting CJP’s powers

Legal experts weigh in on judges’ call for revisiting CJP’s powers

Policy debate: How the Sindh govt is rendering thousands homeless in the name of development

Policy debate: How the Sindh govt is rendering thousands homeless in the name of development

MOST POPULAR Over last 24 hours

1

Delay in polls: ECP decision obstructing court orders, observes Justice Akhtar

CJP Bandial seeks assurances from PTI and government regarding elections; hearing adjourned till Tuesday.

, Updated 27 Mar, 2023 09:03pm

Delay in polls: ECP decision obstructing court orders, observes Justice Akhtar

2

Sanaullah links peace with Imran’s ouster from politics

Warns PML-N won’t consider democratic norms if cornered again; blames PTI chief for anarchy-like situation.

Pakistan , Updated 27 Mar, 2023 07:30am

Sanaullah links peace with Imran’s ouster from politics

3

Deterrence and diplomacy

Pakistan’s main challenges lie within but external security has also posed enduring dilemmas.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Mar, 2023 08:39am

Deterrence and diplomacy

4

Higher learning

It is unfortunate that universities in Pakistan — with a few honourable exceptions — are hardly delivering world-class graduates.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Mar, 2023 08:12am

5

Cartoon: 27 March, 2023

Newspaper , Published 27 Mar, 2023 03:36am

Cartoon: 27 March, 2023

Retirement of a patriarch

Retirement of a patriarch

If even the military men didn’t know the full picture, who really did?

Only if Rahul unites the opposition

Only if Rahul unites the opposition

Right to access

Right to access

Land reforms

Land reforms

Afzal Ali Shigri

Deterrence and diplomacy

Deterrence and diplomacy

Internal chaos

The govt seems to be having great trouble asserting itself while remaining within the limits of the law.

Health insurance

IT is frustrating to watch a major public welfare initiative meant to ensure universal health coverage for 25m...

HDT chief’s detention

RATHER than lending a sympathetic ear to the people of Balochistan, the state’s response more often than not is to...

POPULAR OPED WRITERS Over last 24 hours

1.

Deterrence and diplomacy

Pakistan’s main challenges lie within but external security has also posed enduring dilemmas.

2.

Taming tectonics

Examples abound of how to minimise building damage.

3.

Only way out

Does anyone care what is in the larger interest of the country? Not one stakeholder or decision-maker.

4.

Ahmed Bilal Mehboob

Lessons from past crises

Had the political system been fully functional, it could have addressed all our crises.

5.

Shattered dreams

What unites the escapees is an anger at injustice.

IMF wants external financing commitments fulfilled to release funds, says PM Shehbaz

IMF wants external financing commitments fulfilled to release funds, says PM Shehbaz

China spent $240bn bailing out ‘Belt & Road’ countries: study

China spent $240bn bailing out ‘Belt & Road’ countries: study

Fund okayed for Reko Diq dispute settlement

Fund okayed for Reko Diq dispute settlement

World Bank warns of ‘lost decade’ in global growth

World Bank warns of ‘lost decade’ in global growth

Profit outflows plunge 88pc in July-February

Profit outflows plunge 88pc in July-February

Inflation-hit consumers welcome ‘cheap’ Iranian food products in twin cities

Inflation-hit consumers welcome ‘cheap’ Iranian food products in twin cities

Pakistan left lamenting failure to adapt after series loss to Afghanistan

Pakistan left lamenting failure to adapt after series loss to Afghanistan

Bangladesh beat Ireland after Taskin burst

Bangladesh beat Ireland after Taskin burst

Women’s Premier League hailed as ‘game-changing’ for women’s cricket

Women’s Premier League hailed as ‘game-changing’ for women’s cricket

FIFA to pay clubs $355m for sending players to World Cups

FIFA to pay clubs $355m for sending players to World Cups

U-20 World Cup draw in Indonesia nixed after call for Israel ban

U-20 World Cup draw in Indonesia nixed after call for Israel ban

Indore pitch rating changed from ‘poor’ to ‘below average’ after BCCI appeal

Indore pitch rating changed from ‘poor’ to ‘below average’ after BCCI appeal

Pakistan opts out of democracy summit in Washington

Pakistan opts out of democracy summit in Washington

Founder of Afghan girls’ school project arrested in Kabul: UN

Founder of Afghan girls’ school project arrested in Kabul: UN

Assailant kills six at Nashville school in latest US mass shooting

Assailant kills six at Nashville school in latest US mass shooting

China spent $240bn bailing out ‘Belt & Road’ countries: study

China spent $240bn bailing out ‘Belt & Road’ countries: study

Beijing’s opponents ‘may not allow’ alliance with Pakistan

Beijing’s opponents ‘may not allow’ alliance with Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Al Aqsa raid, desecration incident in Denmark

Pakistan condemns Al Aqsa raid, desecration incident in Denmark

Images

Depression exists, Resham

Depression exists, Resham

Images Staff Published 28 Mar, 2023 02:22pm

Netflix issued legal notice over 15-year-old episode of The Big Bang Theory that ‘insulted’ Madhuri Dixit

Netflix issued legal notice over 15-year-old episode of The Big Bang Theory that ‘insulted’ Madhuri Dixit

In the notice, political analyst Mithun Kumar claimed that the show that ran from 2007 to 2019 promotes sexism and misogyny.

Images Staff Published 28 Mar, 2023 01:15pm

The trailer for drama-comedy 101 Talaqain starring Zahid Ahmed is out now

The trailer for drama-comedy 101 Talaqain starring Zahid Ahmed is out now

In the upcoming series, he plays a divorce lawyer who "decodes the cracks of marriage".

Images Staff Published 27 Mar, 2023 04:40pm

Prism

Policy debate: How the Sindh govt is rendering thousands homeless in the name of development

Policy debate: How the Sindh govt is rendering thousands homeless in the name of development

Hawwa Fazal Published 27 Mar, 2023 11:50am

Will the truth finally set Imran Khan free?

Will the truth finally set Imran Khan free?

Imran Khan is finally propagating the version of events that will likely land him in prison, but can also potentially set him free.

Abdul Moiz Jaferii Published 20 Mar, 2023 02:46pm

I marched for my mother who wasn’t allowed to go to school

I marched for my mother who wasn’t allowed to go to school

My mom's story is a metaphor, and it represents the apartheid and discrimination that girls face at larger levels in society.

Ehtesham Hassan Published 18 Mar, 2023 03:09pm

TECH

5 questions posed to the TikTok CEO by US lawmakers that left us scratching our heads

5 questions posed to the TikTok CEO by US lawmakers that left us scratching our heads

Dawn.com Published 28 Mar, 2023 09:03pm

How AI can improve service delivery in Pakistan’s healthcare sector

How AI can improve service delivery in Pakistan’s healthcare sector

In Pakistan, almost 95pc households have at least one mobile phone. AI can use this tool to detect diseases such as skin or oral cancer through camera images.

Namra Aziz | Dr Zainab Samad Published 24 Mar, 2023 01:10pm

TikTok says half of Americans use site as ban threat looms

TikTok says half of Americans use site as ban threat looms

Chew asks app’s devoted users to let him know "what you want your elected representatives to know about what you love about TikTok".

AFP Updated 22 Mar, 2023 10:42am

Eos

THE FORGOTTEN LIFE OF HEMU KALANI

THE FORGOTTEN LIFE OF HEMU KALANI

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 07:13pm

HISTORY: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE PROGRESSIVE WRITERS’ MOVEMENT

HISTORY: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE PROGRESSIVE WRITERS’ MOVEMENT

One of the most influential literary movements of the Subcontinent was inspired by Marxist ideology emanating from the Sovie...

Misha Zafar Published 26 Mar, 2023 07:18am

OUTSIDE EDGE: WHITE BALL PRINCES, RED BALL DUNCES

OUTSIDE EDGE: WHITE BALL PRINCES, RED BALL DUNCES

Rare is the country that is a dominant powerhouse in one type of cricket and a total unmitigated joke in another

Ahsan Butt Published 26 Mar, 2023 07:18am

The ICON INTERVIEW

The ICON INTERVIEW

Maliha Rehman Published 26 Mar, 2023 07:18am

THE GRAPEVINE

THE GRAPEVINE

What’s going on in Pakistan’s entertainment industry? It seems that inner rifts have begun to disturb some of those who want

PYT Published 26 Mar, 2023 07:18am

STREAMING: Shadows Of Doubt

STREAMING: Shadows Of Doubt

Shadow and Bone Season 2 plods around until the first three episodes then frantically rushes up the pace in the last five episodes

Mohammad Kamran Jawaid Published 26 Mar, 2023 07:18am

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Mismatch of renewables

Mismatch of renewables

Finding ways to survive

A new global ‘crude’ order in the making

The spirit of Ramazan

The spirit of Ramazan

Mailbox

Story time: Brave but not safe!

Is WhatsApp a help or hindrance in the workplace?

Is WhatsApp a help or hindrance in the workplace?

Empowering Women Digitally

Is securing personal loans getting any easier?