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'An attack on Japan is an attack on US,' says US top general
US has constantly reaffirmed its "ironclad commitment" to protect Japan.
Web Archives - August 18, 2017
Mahesh Bhatt gives Punjab Nahi Jaungi a shoutout, calls it a "certain winner"
Looks like we're not the only ones excited about the release of the Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat starrer
Top elephant conservationist shot dead in Tanzania
His foundation has scored massive successes in recent years, arresting nearly 900 poachers and illegal ivory traders.
Raj all the rage as India marks 70 years of independence
A slew of movies tackling India's colonial history are hitting cinema screens this year.
Denmark charges imam for comparing gays to paedophiles
Imam may face fine or up to two years in jail if found guilty.
Death toll in Sierra Leone flooding rises above 400: UN
“The rains are still pending and there is a possibility that we will have another incident,” health minister says.
NAB Lahore awaits arrival of Sharif and sons for SC-ordered investigation
Bureau’s questionnaire for former PM and sons centres around Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metal Establishment.
Balochistan launches initiative to include 'worldly education' in seminaries
The initiative seeks to broaden scope of education in the seminaries.
Girl kidnapped 3 days before marriage found dead in a sewer in Mirpurkhas
Police arrest four of the six alleged kidnappers.
Wali Babar case: SHC to rehear Faisal Mota's appeal against death sentence on Sept 21
Court observes that it requires further assistance from Mota's counsel and deputy prosecutor general in the appeal.
Pemra clarifies warning notice issued to HUM TV, ARY and Geo
The regulatory board issued a warning to Geo, HUM TV and ARY for airing 'indecent content' without explaining why
Don’t mess with my national anthem!
Why Coke Studio’s rendition of Pakistan’s national anthem can be described as formulaic at best.
Is Atiqa Odho going back to school for her next telefilm?
The Dobara Phir Se actor will play a school principal in her latest project
6 injured as car rams into pedestrians in second Spain attack in 8 hours
Earlier, a van sped into a street packed with tourists in Barcelona, killing at least 13 and injuring hundreds.
Players’ draft, revamped structure no guarantee for National T20 Cup success
Teams are now vastly different from before as players are selected through draft rather than regions tapping own talent.
These salads in Karachi are a must-have!
From Chatterbox to EatFit to The Deli, we cover all bases
Editorial: Unjustified US action against Hizbul Mujahideen
The US is trying to help India defeat Pakistan’s rightful stance on the Kashmir dispute.
Why the PML-N govt must move away from Ishaq Dar’s damaging economic policies
Economic policy has been misguided and damaging since 2013.
Families of APS attack victims again seek judicial probe
Relatives of martyred students of Army Public School, Peshawar, demand a judicial commission under the SC's supervision.
This is very much Zia's Pakistan, the most influential man after Jinnah
Jinnah may have played a key role in creating the country but it is unrecognisable from the one he had envisioned.
Judgement reserved on Zardari’s acquittal plea
Zardari's counsel points out procedural anomalies, NAB prosecutor to file additional documents by Aug 22
Senate body takes notice of delay in e-governance scam probe
FIA director tells body two-year delay in probe caused by lack of expertise.
ANF seeks Hanif Abbasi’s asset details in ephedrine case
Former Pindi MNA moves LHC in response, claims move will prolong matter unnecessarily.
Portfolios allocated to PM’s advisers, special assistants
Advisers, special assistants are almost the same with the same portfolios they were given in Nawaz Sharif's cabinet.
SECP declines to give details of Chaudhary Sugar Mills case to Senate panel
Senate committee informed records were taken away by the FIA during investigations against suspended chairman Hijazi.
Punjab gets lion’s share in reconstituted CCI
Balochistan, KP lose one member each as PM Abbasi reconstitutes council.
Bajwa urges students to be wary of hostile talk on social media
COAS speaks to students participating in ISPR's annual internship program.
NA passes bill to protect ‘whistleblowers’ in corruption cases
Bill introduced in line with PML-N's manifesto of zero tolerance for corruption.
New registration campaign: Afghan refugees hope for a better tomorrow
Refugees to be provided cards for temporary residence as NADRA opens registration centres.
‘Hard questions apprehended’: Sharifs ‘advised against’ visiting house of boy killed in rally
Local administration, police suggest PM postpone visit till arrest of driver of the vehicle involved in the accident.
Fazl declines to support removal of Articles 62, 63
JUI-F chief asserted that removal of such provisions would deface the Constitution.
Arguments sought on maintainability of plea against Punjab CM
Plea seeks disqualification of Shahbaz Sharif on charges of facilitating Nawaz's rally.
Sindh govt orders provincial depts, bodies not to give official record to NAB for new cases
"NAB can’t initiate new cases or inquiries against the provincial government departments or provincial office holders."
Eight-year-old boy assaulted, murdered in Karachi's Ittehad Town
The boy's body was found in a vacant plot and taken to Civil Hospital where doctors confirmed he was sexually assualted.
What will North Korea’s Kim do next?
A nuclear weapon has to be small and light to be deployable, N Korea doesn’t have this technology: experts say.
Removal of confederate monuments sad, says Trump
US president sides with White supremacists who oppose removal of monuments.
Peace with North Korea a ‘possibility’: top US general
Officer warns US has “credible, viable military options” for dealing with the errant regime.
10-year-old Indian assault victim gives birth to baby girl
The girl was assaulted several times allegedly by an uncle who has since been arrested.
ICC rules jihadist liable for 2.7m euros for Timbuktu rampage
Court orders victims of razing be paid “individual, collective and symbolic” reparations.
Three unseeded cueists storm into knockout round
Players who have crossed first hurdle include Sindh champion Agha Bilawal, Haris Tahir and Mohammad Majid Ali.
Dominant Real beat Barca to complete Super Cup rout
Real Madrid win Spanish Super Cup for 10th time with a 2-0 win over rivals Barcelona at a joyous Santiago Bernabeu.
Napoli punish nine-man Nice to close in on CL
Napoli take a big step towards Champions League group stage with a 2-0 win over outclassed Nice in first leg of playoff.
India roadblock grinds to halt Sri Lanka’s transition
Two years gone by since Sri Lanka's farewell to batting greats, yet the difficult period of transition still isn't over.
Legendary Richards insists England are beatable
Sir Vivian Richards urges West Indies to restore a sense of pride in Test series against Joe Root’s men at Edgbaston.
Cook, Root lead recovery in England’s first floodlit Test
England recover from a typically stuttering start with the bat on the opening day of the series against West Indies.
Indian rules for power grid, telecoms aim at China
Local firms and right-wing nationalists blame Beijing for inflicting trade losses and supporting Pakistan.
Reserves slide continues
Total liquid reserves dropped by $88 million to $19.94 billion on Aug 11.
SBP to upgrade printing machines
Modern printing machinery will be used to enhance the printing capacity and improve quality of banknotes.
Turkey urged to reciprocate market access
Commerce minister offers market access to Turkish manufacturers as negotiations on FTA enter final round.
Search under way for new NAB chief
Leader of Opposition Khursheed Shah says process of finding new chief will be completed till October.
Upset with PML-N ‘advisers’, Nisar plays devil’s advocate
Nisar blames unnamed advisors for disastrous situation PML-N has faced in the wake of Nawaz's disqualification.
Don’t mess with my national anthem!
Why Coke Studio’s rendition of Pakistan’s national anthem can be described as formulaic at best.
India approves $650m Boeing army chopper deal
Sources reveal the deal was approved exclusively for the army.
PM Abbasi directs against using his photographs in govt's media campaigns
The move by Abbasi is apparently in total contrast to the policies of his predecessor, Nawaz Sharif.