Runaway dollar reaches new high, rises past Rs199 in interbank trade Value rises to Rs200 in open market; dollar's flight mainly attributed to rising imports, depleting foreign exchange reserves. Updated 18 May, 2022 02:37pm
Pakistan-IMF talks begin in Qatar They are expected to continue into next week; finance minister says he wants the two sides to “find a middle ground”. Updated 18 May, 2022 01:23pm
Mushtaq Mahar removed as Sindh police chief Move comes after spate of terror attacks hit Karachi; Dr Kamran Fazal has been given charge of the office until further orders. Published 18 May, 2022 11:43am
TTP extends ceasefire until May 30 as talks continue in Afghanistan TTP spokesman says talks are under way between the committees of the TTP and the government of Pakistan. Updated 18 May, 2022 03:01pm
Hindu groups in India file fresh petitions to stop Muslims from entering historic Eidgah mosque "We suspect that Hindu symbols could be removed inside Shahi Eidgah mosque," their lawyer says. Published 18 May, 2022 03:44pm
Margalla Hills fire video: TikTok says 'dangerous, illegal' content violation of guidelines Urges users to exercise caution and responsibility in behavior, both online and offline. Published 18 May, 2022 02:18pm
Half a million Indians flee floods in northeast brought by rain One of the world's largest rivers, the Brahmaputra, which flows into India and Bangladesh, burst its banks in Assam. Published 18 May, 2022 12:43pm
Hot-headed Indian wrestler cops life ban for punching referee Referee says he was shocked by the sudden assault. Published 18 May, 2022 01:18pm
ECP postpones announcement of verdict on disqualification references against 25 dissident PTI MPAs The verdict was reserved yesterday and was to be announced today but the case was later de-listed. Updated 18 May, 2022 01:06pm
Sri Lankan police arrests ruling party MPs over mob violence "There is direct evidence against the two MPs and that is why they were arrested," an official said. Published 18 May, 2022 12:17pm
Editorial: SC's verdict on defection will protect political parties from 'unconstitutional, unlawful' assaults
Pakistan needs a whole new approach to positively engage with neighbours in securing trade opportunities
Despite emitting lesser carbon dioxide, Pakistan gets no concessions or resources to combat climate change
Diamond Supreme Foam launches portable and convenient mattress in a box in Pakistan Manufactured in a state of the art facility at Diamond Supreme Foam, this product is set to revolutionise the mattress industry.
1 Article 63-A: SC decides defecting lawmakers' votes will not be counted Five-member larger bench announces 3-2 split decision. Pakistan , Updated 18 May, 2022 08:36am
2 Ex-ambassador Nadeem Riaz penalised for sexual harassment Ombudsman imposes penalty of dismissal from service on ex-envoy to Italy for sexually harassing female trade officer in Rome. Pakistan , Updated 16 May, 2022 09:05am
3 Challenging times The country’s history of disputed and divisive elections can cast a shadow on future polls. Newspaper , Updated 16 May, 2022 07:45am
4 Electoral reforms EARLY elections or not? That is the question. And it seems to be weighing heavy on the mind of everyone in the... Newspaper , Updated 16 May, 2022 07:26am
5 Dollar reaches all-time high, moves past Rs194 in interbank trade Analysts urge govt to restrict non-essential imports to reduce pressure on rupee and contain greenback's flight. Business , Updated 16 May, 2022 05:03pm
State of a rentier economy Even if IMF and some states come to our rescue, it won’t be long before we’re back on the ventilator. Zahid Hussain
SC on defections THE judgement is monumental and will significantly influence Pakistani politics for years to come. After a nearly...
Karachi blast THE frequency of urban terrorism incidents over the past few weeks in Karachi should send alarm bells ringing within...
Threats to Imran Khan IT seems there is never a dull moment in Imran Khan’s life. First, it was a cabal of local and international...
Challenging times The country’s history of disputed and divisive elections can cast a shadow on future polls.
A whiff of hope Despite the old script that has played out in front of us, political events do indicate some changes.
Congress, the cat in the adage The RSS, not Congress, gained oxygen from the 1991 neoliberal churning.
SC ruling on Article 63-A has PTI stans on Twitter ready to welcome Usman Buzdar back with garlands Published 18 May, 2022 03:37pm
Indian filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava to make a movie on social media star Qandeel Baloch "It was a heinous honour killing. I couldn’t stop thinking about her," says the filmmaker. Published 18 May, 2022 02:17pm
Amar Khan's rise as fiery Dum Mastam lead is akin to the cooking process of tandoori roti The actor's career is booming with her next script ready, ongoing drama shoots and a new film ready to be signed. Published 18 May, 2022 12:24pm
Belarus introduces death penalty for ‘attempted’ terrorism: reports AFP Published 18 May, 2022 03:11pm
Hindu groups in India file fresh petitions to stop Muslims from entering historic Eidgah mosque "We suspect that Hindu symbols could be removed inside Shahi Eidgah mosque," their lawyer says. Reuters Published 18 May, 2022 03:44pm
Half a million Indians flee floods in northeast brought by rain One of the world's largest rivers, the Brahmaputra, which flows into India and Bangladesh, burst its banks in Assam. Reuters Published 18 May, 2022 12:43pm
POLITICS: SELLING OFF THE STATE SILVER The Toshakhana scandal presents a story of Pakistani greed. Imran Khan is hardly the first leader to have dipped into the state Abbas Nasir Published 15 May, 2022 08:16am
HOCKEY: THE GREAT HOCKEY HOAX A couple of wins by the national side on a European tour had the Pakistan Hockey Federation touting it as the sport getting back Ijaz Chaudhry Published 15 May, 2022 07:58am
STREAMING: A COP OUT For a film centred on horrific depravities, Thar is quite sheepish about most scenes of violence Tanul Thakur Published 15 May, 2022 11:10am
THE GRAPEVINE Former actress and now writer Twinkle Khanna, wife of Bollywood bigwig Akshay Kumar, is riding the wave of success in a big way. PYT Published 15 May, 2022 11:05am
No 50 shades for Karachi's citizens under the scorching sun Muhammed Toheed Updated 17 May, 2022 04:57pm
Killing the truth: Shireen Abu Akleh's murder is a reminder that Israel will go to any length to silence its critics These acts of oppression do not deter us. They only increase our determination to carry on with our work and tell the truth. Wafa Aludaini Published 14 May, 2022 02:33pm
Miran Maa — the female saint of Lyari Even at the peak of Lyari's gang wars, the shrine of Miran Maa was the one place no gang leader dared to desecrate in any form. Amal Hashim Published 12 May, 2022 11:55am
