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GB election tribunal declares victory of PPP candidate on Gilgit seat

Jamil Ahmed declared winner on Gilgit-II seat since Nov 2020.

Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:28am

No restrictions on industries importing raw material, NA told

NA speaker takes serious notice of delay in free cancer treatment project.

Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:33am

Quetta’s Achakzai Colony hit by rocket attack

Two men injured in separate grenade attack in Khuzdar.

Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:38am

TikTok, PTA move to raise awareness about online safety

Users aged 13 and above can take part in Digital Hifazat contest.

Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:43am

ECP to hear cases against 3 legislators next month

Adjourns hearing of disqualification references against Adil Bazai, Saifullah Abro and Sohail Sultan.

Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:28am

Attackers kill 5, injure 22 at Turkish state aviation site

Interior minister names PKK as culprits; Erdogan condemns “heinous terrorist attack”; President Zardari, PM Shehbaz extend condolences.

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 11:34pm

Israeli strikes kill 42 in Gaza as tanks tighten siege of north

China's Xi says early ceasefire in Gaza key to easing regional tensions; US warns failure to safeguard Gaza civilians could haunt Israel.

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 11:22pm

Xi, Modi meet on Brics summit’s sidelines as India, China ties recover from 2020 clash

Meeting is first formal talk in five years, signals recovering ties between Asian giants.

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 06:42pm

Hezbollah confirms Israel killed Nasrallah’s likely successor

Safieddine, a member of the group’s governing Shura Council, had strong ties to Iran.

Published 23 Oct, 2024 09:44pm

Lawyers’ protest on Karachi’s main roads triggers traffic jams

Traffic flow restored after 9pm; both lanes of Sharea Faisal, Korangi Road closed during protests.

Published 24 Oct, 2024 12:17am

“The 26th Constitutional Amendment”

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A year after SC annulled military courts, civilians await justice

Justice Yahya Afridi will be first CJP hailing from ex-tribal area

AI turns human-wildlife conflict into ‘human-wildlife coexistence’ in GB

Will India support Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS?

Why taming the judiciary is a Pyrrhic victory for lawmakers

Artistic Milliners named one of Vogue Business’ Top 100 Innovators of 2024

Editorial: Absence of functional, independent LGs is at root of almost all our urban woes

Tracing the origins of Pakistani textile design

Internet sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan offers to act in Karan Johar’s movies ‘free of charge’

Over 13,000 artists condemn unauthorised use of their work for AI development

Who qualifies as an Oxford chancellor?

SPARK x Transformers: a powerful phone by TECNO at an unbeatable price

The company's newest release is a fun, Transformer-themed edition perfect for users looking to embrace their individuality.

The berry festival

The Dee family turns their problem into a fun activity for the dinosaurs of Fruit Park.

Nestlé Pakistan appoints Publicis Media as its media agency partner

The appointment went into effect on September 1.

No propaganda on earth can hide the wound that is Palestine

Special Parliamentary Committee picks Justice Yahya Afridi as next CJP: Tarar

Name sent to PM Shehbaz; Ahsan Iqbal says there is no "predecided name"; HRCP concerned about amendment's impact.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:24am

Special Parliamentary Committee picks Justice Yahya Afridi as next CJP: Tarar

Implementation of reserved seats verdict not binding, CJP Isa says in detailed note

Detailed minority verdict says contempt of court proceedings for non-compliance of July 12 order can't be initiated since right of review negated.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2024 07:53pm

Implementation of reserved seats verdict not binding, CJP Isa says in detailed note

The next chief justice

The ruling coalition must demonstrate that its intent was never to interfere in Justice Shah’s elevation and nominate him as its first choice.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Oct, 2024 09:11am

Pakistan, India renew Kartarpur Corridor Agreement for 5-year term: FO

Says renewal underscores Pakistan’s enduring commitment to fostering interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.

Press Release , Published 22 Oct, 2024 11:47pm

Pakistan, India renew Kartarpur Corridor Agreement for 5-year term: FO

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Newspaper , Published 23 Oct, 2024 03:27am

OPINION

From conflict to cooperation

The Global Stocktake on energy at COP28 made clear the need for transitioning away from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Aisha Khan

A Pyrrhic victory

Zahid Hussain

Aspiring dreamers

Mahir Ali

Under the sea

Rafia Zakaria

A hostage parliament

Arifa Noor

EDITORIAL

Unliveable cities

The state must pay heed to suggestions of the ADB, which describes nation’s urban centres as “congested, unattractive and polluted”.

Ending polio

WITH polio cases in Pakistan rising sharply in recent weeks, the government has unveiled the National Emergency...

Small relief

HELPED by a tepid domestic demand and significant growth in home remittances, the country’s current account ...

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Economy’s black hole

Increasing exports and remittances is required for a stable exchange rate.

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Haryana polls and Trudeau

Modi’s description of the ongoing agrarian agitation led by Sikh farmers resembles Aurangzeb’s approach towards key dissidents.

Arifa Noor

A hostage parliament

A seat in parliament is apparently worth a lot more than the rights of the people of Pakistan.

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Monetising hate

The role of social media in amplifying untruths is disturbing.

Maleeha Lodhi

A tired superpower?

Woodward’s book reveals Biden’s advice was repeatedly ignored, yet US support for Israel remained firm.

BUSINESS

No restrictions on industries importing raw material, NA told

PSX crosses 87,000-point barrier in new all-time high

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia express resolve to facilitate investments in key sectors

Aurangzeb says ‘promising response’ from China over debt reprofiling talks: report

Xi, Modi meet on Brics summit’s sidelines as India, China ties recover from 2020 clash

McDonald’s shares slide as E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounder kills 1 in US

SPORT

England pick Rehan as third spinner for series decider

India’s Shami says he is pain-free after heel surgery

Bangladesh battling at 101-3 as South Africa eye innings victory

Cricket, hockey, squash among sports axed for Glasgow’s 2026 Commonwealth Games

Selectors in Rawalpindi to oversee pitch preparation for third England Test

Lewandowski helps Barca rout Sevilla

WORLD

Hezbollah confirms Israel killed Nasrallah’s likely successor

Attackers kill 5, injure 22 at Turkish state aviation site

UK rejects Trump team claims of interference

US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia for Ukraine war

Xi, Modi meet on Brics summit’s sidelines as India, China ties recover from 2020 clash

Israeli strikes kill 42 in Gaza as tanks tighten siege of north

Internet sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan offers to act in Karan Johar’s movies ‘free of charge’

Images Staff Published 23 Oct, 2024 02:02pm

Over 13,000 artists condemn unauthorised use of their work for AI development

In a statement, artists are calling the unlicensed use of creative works for AI training a 'threat to livelihoods'.

Images Staff Published 23 Oct, 2024 02:00pm

Fawad Khan ventures into crime thrillers and dark comedies with two new projects

The Legend of Maula Jatt actor will star in Behind the Scenes and The Prisoner.

Images Staff Updated 23 Oct, 2024 02:02pm

A year after SC annulled military courts, civilians await justice

Rida Hosain Updated 23 Oct, 2024 04:18pm

Caught in the web: Surveillance, data protection and AI in Pakistan

Despite repeated promises and drafts, Pakistan’s inability to pass a comprehensive data protection law has left citizens vulnerable to scams, data breaches, and unchecked surveillance.

Sindhu Abbasi Published 22 Oct, 2024 10:32am

Circular debt — the hidden force behind rising electricity costs

The power sector’s real crisis isn’t energy, it’s debt, and until we untangle this financial knot, affordable electricity and sustainable growth will remain out of reach.

Ammar H Khan Published 19 Oct, 2024 12:17pm

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