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Panel needed to probe ‘economic terrorism’: minister
Senate sees walkout over Fawad Chaudhry’s remarks against opposition politicians.
Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tie the knot in Italy
Filmmaker Karan Johar congratulated the couple on Twitter — and confirmed that the nuptials have taken place.
I gained inspiration for my film from the Bhakkar cannibals: Shamoon Abbasi
The film's director talks about taking on the challenging role of a cannibal and the struggles he faced
Alok Nath expelled from Indian film and TV association CINTAA
His expulsion from the trade union could spell the end of his career, says the Indian press
World
Boko Haram kills 16 in Nigeria: militia
Another 35 people are said to be missing, search continues for them, says militia leader Ibrahim Liman.
Sri Lanka parliament votes against Rajapakse
Majority of the 225-member assembly supported a no-confidence motion against appointed government of Mahinda Rajapakse.
'No remorse': US judge sends teen shooter to juvenile detention
The boy will remain the responsibility of the state juvenile detention system until he is 18, judge rules.
Blogs
In Thar, who matters more? Coal companies or Tharis?
Tharis are subjected to acute precarity, all in the name of motherland.
PTI’s focus on housing is laudable, but it’s wrong to suggest private sector can provide all units
The private sector has no real interest in building low-cost housing.
Can feminism be fun? In Lyari, it is
Fun is an important means to challenge moral codes and bring a change in power structures.
When the state capitulates
The recent buckling down of the state to mobs of the radical right is not the first time it has done so.
WHAT NOW FOR THE TLP?
For TLP activists, if the party now faces an operation at the hands of the state, it is because of Pir Afzal Qadri.
TRAVEL: ISLANDS OF INCLUSION
Aside from its beautiful beaches, spectacular volcanoes and preserved architecture, Indonesia’s diversity is its
THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE BARD OF JAMSHORO
Saif Samejo has made a name for himself not only as a musician but as the force behind the well-respected Lahooti Melo
WIDE ANGLE: HORSING AROUND
Famous actors like Liam Neeson enjoy reminiscing about the quality time spent with their horse co-stars
THE GRAPEVINE
It takes a great deal of courage to tell the world that you’re suffering from a life-threatening disease.
