Cabinet committee approves 'historic' anti-rape legislation providing for harsh punishments
The new laws expand the definition of rape and introduce the concept of chemical castration "mainly as a form of rehabilitation".
Javed Hussain
Shamim Bibi, mother of Nawaz and Shehbaz Sharif, passes away in London
The nonagenarian had been unwell for the past several months.
TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore
He had been experiencing difficulty in breathing and was running a fever since Wednesday: spokesperson.
PDM announces 12-point 'Charter of Pakistan', rejects GB election outcome
JUI-F's Fazlur Rehman says GB polls were a "replay" of 2018 general elections.
NA postpones briefing of parliamentary leaders by military officials amid opposition boycott
PDM information secretary says NA speaker is "constantly suppressing the opposition's voice".
PML-N's Safdar, PPP's Kaira contract Covid while on GB campaign trail
NCOC revealed earlier today that Gilgit has third-highest positivity rate in the country at 15.38pc.
Bilawal says was ‘shocked’ by Nawaz’s address at PDM’s Gujranwala rally
"Let me make this clear that this is not a part of our demands and does not reflect our position."
'Misleading' to link Abhinandan's release with anything other than Pakistan's mature response: DG ISPR
Maj Gen Iftikhar says "enemy taking thorough advantage" of such "negative narrative" that directly affects national security.
NA session adjourned after loud opposition sloganeering and little progress
PM Imran leaves house following a ruckus by the opposition.
NAB to investigate closure of Roosevelt Hotel, losses borne by govt
Will also identify officials who showed "carelessness in performing their national duties and failed to make hotel profitable".
PTA bans TikTok over complaints against 'immoral content'
Regulator says company "failed to fully comply" with instructions for proactive moderation of "unlawful online content".
Pemra asks broadcasters, advertisers to review biscuit ad following complaints
Content of ads unrelated to the product being marketed are violating socio-cultural norms, says Pemra in advisory.
PML-N bars members from meeting armed forces, agencies personnel without Nawaz's permission
"We all know that the contents of such meetings may be selectively leaked in order to serve specific interests," says Ahsan Iqbal.
After day-long huddle, Pakistan Democratic Movement demands PM Imran's 'immediate' resignation
The multiparty forum also demands that elections be held again in a transparent manner.
PTA bans five dating apps including Tinder citing 'immoral content'
Authority says it can "reconsider" the decision if the app companies assure adherence to local laws.
Facebook should clarify ‘difference in policies for users in India and in Pakistan’: IT minister
WSJ report on Facebook's Indian content practices shows it is "no longer impartial", says Aminul Haque.
PTA lifts ban on PUBG after meeting company representatives
"To end [the] ban on #pubgbaninpakistan is a sane approach," tweets Minster for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry.
Senate passes Anti-Terrorism Act, UNSC amendment bills
"The Senate has proven that it can work for national interest by keeping aside political differences," says FM Qureshi.
Zilhaj moon not sighted, Eidul Azha to be celebrated on Aug 1
In a notification, the religious affairs ministry said that the Zilhaj moon has not been sighted.
'What happened to made in Pakistan?': Opposition lambastes govt after revelations about assets, dual nationalities of aides
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman questions how advisers, aides can be dual nationals when members of parliament can not.