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First-ever bills on transgender rights tabled in NA
Amendment bill offers wide definition of the term "transgender person".
Hassan Belal Zaidi
PTI ‘misses’ chance to take PM Abbasi down a notch
Law minister says PM will brief parliamentary leaders on LNG contract issue.
These Islamabad eateries could be the answer to your desi food cravings
From Chattha’s fine-dining setting to the corporate lunch crowd's fave, Mehboob Cuisine, there's something for everyone
For those of a more desi disposition
A couple of new eateries are serving flavoursome local cuisine to residents of the capital
Judges shouldn’t be self-righteous, says former CJ
Tassaduq Hussain Jillani extolls judges to practice judicial humility and guard against complacency.
Chanting from the galleries
2:59PM: The hall of the National Assembly is buzzing with excitement. Members on both sides are out in full force,...
UN panel recommends ‘drastic steps’ to improve Pakistan’s HR record
Geneva-based review seeks end to blasphemy law, death penalty and enforced disappearances
Can Islamabad's reincarnated restaurants recapture old magic?
Two popular eateries in the capital have managed to rekindle their spark since the authorities cracked down on them
Can reincarnated restaurants recapture old magic?
Two popular eateries in the capital have managed to rekindle their spark
JIT accuses Maryam of ‘high-Calibri’ forgery
Forensic expert engaged by JIT concludes that trust documents were created after the fact
Isloo's new Chinese eatery puts an oriental twist on the cafe concept but does the experiment work?
Standout features of the restaurant include single servings and a dim sum hi-tea
An oriental twist on the traditional cafe
With its ‘single serving menu’ and dim sum hi-tea, the capital’s newest Chinese joint is trying something different
NA passes finance bill in record time
Shah seeks explanation from PM on Gulf crisis; Rs3.5tr allocations for departments approved
Women MNAs decry discrimination in award of funds
PPP MNA to move another motion on the issue soon
Uproar in NA over Sharifs’ ‘confrontation with judiciary’
Saad Rafique says courts have made several mistakes that can be criticised; opposition convenes another ‘awami assembly’
Allies implore govt, opposition to end impasse in NA
Policy makers ask speaker to intervene, resolve the impasse which makes budget proceedings “redundant”.
Opposition plans to disrupt president’s address today
The move will be a reaction to government’s refusal to broadcast the opposition’s budget speeches live on PTV.
Opposition to hold ‘parallel’ budget session today
Shah fumes over budget speech affront.
Departments spending billions more than allocated
Food Security Division spent eight times budgeted amount, PID exceeded allocation by over Rs1.5 billion.
Govt broke its promise to APS martyrs: Khurshid
Karachi port closure, K-Electric’s performance criticised