PML-N plans protests against AJK poll ‘rigging’ Maryam refuses to accept poll results; questions being asked why Shehbaz stayed away from party’s election campaign. Published 27 Jul, 2021 07:05am
PM thanks Kashmiris for PTI’s first victory in AJK Yet to announce decision on region’s prime minister, pledges to bring masses out of poverty. Updated 27 Jul, 2021 07:28am
Bodies of Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Snorri and Mohr found on K2 They had gone missing in February while attempting a winter summit of K2. Updated 26 Jul, 2021 10:19pm
Live Sindh reports more than 2,000 new cases for second straight day Seven more people succumbed to the virus, raising the death toll to 5,840. Updated 26 Jul, 2021 11:21pm
AJK elections: Final results show clear majority of PTI with 25 assembly seats PPP wins 11 seats followed by PML-N with six; PPP protests "change of result in favour of Farooq Haider". Published 26 Jul, 2021 10:41pm
Blinken to discuss religious freedom, use of Pegasus with Indian authorities "With respect to the human rights and democracy question ... we'll raise it and we'll continue that conversation," says official. Updated 27 Jul, 2021 12:09am
Pakistan Army grants refuge, safe passage to 46 Afghan soldiers at Chitral border: ISPR The soldiers will be returned to the Afghan government in a "dignified manner after due process", says the military's media wing. Updated 26 Jul, 2021 12:40pm
Antibodies from Sinovac's Covid-19 shot fade after about 6 months, booster helps: study Antibody levels increased around 3-5 fold when study participants were given a third dose, about six months after the second. Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:23pm
Noor Mukadam murder: Suspect's physical remand extended for 2 more days Court grants extension despite opposition from defence counsel; Zahir Zakir Jaffer tells judge he fears for his life. Updated 26 Jul, 2021 05:50pm
Man held, former army officer booked on charges of ‘illegal’ Covid vaccination in Karachi Suspect says he and others used to vaccinate people at their homes in return for payment, which they gave to their boss. Published 26 Jul, 2021 07:19pm
11:30 PM Certain offices of Sindh CM's secretariat to remain closed, others to remain open with minimum staff
Editorial: By calling for a special envoy to counter Islamophobia, US lawmaker Ilhan Omar raises a pertinent issue
'We’ll fight for you and what you believed in': Mariyam Nafees posts an emotional tribute to Noor Mukadam
Gender-based violence in Pakistan is an outcome of the state and society simply not caring about women
1 Islamabad police arrest parents, household staff of suspect for 'helping, hiding evidence' of Noor's murder Sealing orders have been issued for Therapyworks where Zahir reportedly worked as a therapist. Pakistan , Updated 25 Jul, 2021 03:10pm
2 Accused tortured Noor with knuckleduster before beheading her, court told Duty magistrate extends physical remand of Zahir Jaffer for two days; police seek placing of alleged killer’s name on PNIL. Pakistan , Updated 25 Jul, 2021 02:47pm
3 Emirates extends suspension of flights from Pakistan to UAE till July 28 Passengers who connected through 4 countries, including Pakistan, in last 14 days not permitted to travel from any point to UAE. World , Published 24 Jul, 2021 01:42pm
4 Schools being closed due to Covid, inter exams on track: Ghani “If we don’t hold these exams, the students’ entire year will be wasted,” he says. Pakistan , Updated 25 Jul, 2021 10:53am
5 India made Afghanistan ‘terrorist sanctuary’ in last 20 years to fuel terrorism in Pakistan: Moeed Says India will miss a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity if it fails to move forward with Pakistan's civil-military leadership. World , Updated 25 Jul, 2021 09:01am
Discipline and punish The changes we see in the police are to a large extent limited to individual efforts. Arifa Noor
AJK’s ugly elections All party leaders focused on insulting their rivals instead of talking about issues concerning the AJK electorate.
Refugee concerns AS Afghanistan slips back into chaos with a rapid Taliban advance, the possibility of refugees spilling over into...
ECP vacancies FEARS of yet another deadlock between the PTI government and the opposition on the selection of successors for...
A changing society The state has not paid any attention to increasing resources and planning their fair distribution...
De-programming the robot The robot that is programmed to be a predator, to dominate, to hurt, to rape, to kill, will do as he pleases, where he pleases...
Saba Qamar asks men to 'break your bro codes' and call out sexual predators Images Staff Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:32pm
'We’ll fight for you and what you believed in': Mariyam Nafees posts an emotional tribute to Noor Mukadam The actor posted a heartfelt note to express support for Mukadam and every other woman left unprotected by state and society. Images Staff Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:00pm
Actor Adnan Siddiqui tests positive for Covid-19 The actor has mild infections and has immediately isolated himself, he revealed on social media. Images Staff Published 26 Jul, 2021 04:26pm
Blinken to discuss religious freedom, use of Pegasus with Indian authorities Anwar Iqbal Updated 27 Jul, 2021 12:09am
China blames US for 'stalemate' in ties as talks begin Monday's meeting takes place amid frayed relations between Beijing and Washington that have recently worsened. Reuters Published 26 Jul, 2021 03:19pm
Antibodies from Sinovac's Covid-19 shot fade after about 6 months, booster helps: study Antibody levels increased around 3-5 fold when study participants were given a third dose, about six months after the second. Reuters Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:23pm
EDUCATION: THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL EDUCATION Hybrid learning is here to stay. But issues such as the digital divide, the well-being of students and skills development for... Arshad Saeed Husain Updated 25 Jul, 2021 04:36pm
IN MEMORIAM: MY FRIEND DANISH SIDDIQUI A friend pays tribute to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Reuters photographer who lost his life in Afghanistan on July 16, while... Salma Siddique Published 25 Jul, 2021 07:19am
SOUNDCHECK: LOVE AND LONGING Arooj Aftab is far away from home but connecting with her desi roots by reinventing and reimagining how South Asian music can be Band Baji Published 25 Jul, 2021 07:45am
THE GRAPEVINE Renowned character actress Sultana Zafar died on July 16 in Dallas, USA. She was 66. Before leaving for the US for good, she acted PYT Published 25 Jul, 2021 07:55am
The Analytical Angle: Do children really learn in schools in Pakistan? Natalie Bau | Jishnu Das Updated 16 Jul, 2021 03:39pm
International day against torture: 'I worry what the police will do to my deaf father' Frequent instances of police torture against people with disabilities raise concerns about sensitivity training. Laiba Zainab Published 26 Jun, 2021 10:29am
The Analytical Angle: Addressing the woes of Pakistan’s electricity distribution sector Customer behaviour will ultimately determine the effectiveness of any reform programme. Javed Younas | Ayesha Ali Published 16 Jun, 2021 11:44am
