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At UNGA, Trump threatens 'total destruction' of N. Korea

"I will always put America first. Just like you, the leaders of your countries, should always put your countries first."

Published Sep 19, 2017 09:13pm

'No point in PM Abbasi meeting US VP Pence at UNGA,' says Senate chairman

Rabbani terms Trump's refusal to meet PM Abbasi over pretext of busy schedule as "degrading" to Pakistan.

Updated Sep 19, 2017 08:58pm

ATC indicts 57 people in Mashal Khan lynching case

Strict security measures in place at Haripur jail, where the trial was conducted.

Updated Sep 19, 2017 03:53pm

Maryam Nawaz calls NAB proceedings a 'farce'

Nawaz Sharif should not appear before accountability court, Maryam says on Twitter.

Published Sep 19, 2017 08:57pm

Suu Kyi breaks silence over Rohingya crisis, says 'does not fear global scrutiny'

Pledges to hold rights violators to account, but offers no concrete solutions to stop what UN calls "ethnic cleansing".

Published Sep 19, 2017 12:12pm

3 security officials injured in Kurram Agency landmine blast

Separately, two suspected militant commanders killed in Dera Bugti operation.

Published Sep 19, 2017 09:25pm

Court instructs IGP Sindh to 'personally' monitor Tania Khaskheli murder case

Accused landlord and accomplice remanded to police custody for seven days by an anti-terrorism court in Hyderabad.

Published Sep 19, 2017 04:09pm

Young maid found hanged in Karachi bungalow was murdered: report

Medical team declares earlier suicide ruling "null and void"; collects samples to check if 17-year-old was also raped.

Updated Sep 19, 2017 06:40pm

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A. Rauf K. Khattak

Trump may be ignorant but he has spoken.

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Pakistan would do well to heed the ILO’s advice.

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KSE-100 index gains 411 points as volumes surge

Ford to tie up with India's Mahindra, eyes access to huge market

Bank of China allowed to begin operations in Pakistan

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Four Pakistani Americans win prestigious Hult Prize in America

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GM to recall 2.5m vehicles in China over Takata airbags

Music piracy on increase worldwide: recording industry group

Survey conducted in 13 countries reveals most unlicensed music listeners use "stream ripping" to access pirate content

Published Sep 19, 2017 07:38pm

Male actors need to say that wage gap in Bollywood is wrong: Aditi Rao Hydari

The Wazir star says that the concept of male breadwinners is outdated and paychecks should reflect that

Published Sep 19, 2017 06:33pm

Ali Gul Pir will make a cameo in upcoming rom-com Man Jao Na

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Published Sep 19, 2017 04:31pm

World

At UNGA, Trump threatens 'total destruction' of N. Korea

"I will always put America first. Just like you, the leaders of your countries, should always put your countries first."

AP Published Sep 19, 2017 09:13pm

Hamas invites Palestinian President Abbas to resume control of Gaza

Says group is serious about return power to Abbas, calls on him to respond with practical steps.

AP Published Sep 19, 2017 09:50pm

Suu Kyi breaks silence over Rohingya crisis, says 'does not fear global scrutiny'

Pledges to hold rights violators to account, but offers no concrete solutions to stop what UN calls "ethnic cleansing".

AFP Published Sep 19, 2017 12:12pm

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'Well done PCB, well done Najam Sethi'

International cricket in Pakistan officially resumed. Let's hope it's here to stay.

Shaan Agha Published Sep 18, 2017 07:12am

What being a minority in the US taught me about minorities in Pakistan

In my years in America, I have understood more than I ever did in Pakistan — the rhetoric of the majority and minority.

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The Rohingya of Pakistan

The ongoing strife in Myanmar’s Rakhine State targeting the minority Muslim population has shone a light on Karachi’s

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TRAVEL: BEYOND THE EYES OF A PILGRIM

A Pakistani photographer shares his experience as a pilgrim-turned-tourist in Iraq

Ramsha Jahangir Published Sep 17, 2017 08:12am

CANVAS: A MATTER OF STILL LIFE

Contemporary works and still lifes by the old masters come together in a charming but increasingly disconcerting

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STYLE: RETHINKING FASHION WEEK

Fashion weeks seem to be losing their vivacity, much like fashion itself

Maliha Rehman Published Sep 17, 2017 07:01am

CINEMASCOPE: CLOWN CARNAGE

It does a wonderful job of taking you back to your childhood

Noman Ansari Published Sep 17, 2017 07:01am

THE GRAPEVINE

Good news for all those who are admirers of the iconic films Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai: the third movie

PYT Published Sep 17, 2017 07:01am

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