Zulqernain Tahir is a political correspondent for Dawn with over 20 years of experience, currently covering political and governance issues with a focus on uncovering financial scams. He can be found on X at @zulqerr.
Multiple rounds of talks between PPP, PML-N leaders fail to defuse tensions; Sharif family meets at Jati Umra to take stock of ‘mounting’ political challenges.
Updated02 Aug, 202607:36am
He was father of Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar; funeral prayers to be offered at Bahawalpur stadium.
Updated01 Aug, 202601:44pm
• Claims nine out of 13 seats in Mirpur division, sweeps Bhimber and most Kotli constituencies • PPP terms count ‘rigged’, claim
Published29 Jul, 202607:20am
Says Pakistan’s recent diplomatic successes have placed the country in a position of confidence to pursue constructive engagement across South and Central Asia.
Updated21 Jul, 202608:18am
National Dialogue Committee meets five imprisoned figures; leaders say negotiations are only viable way forward; urge national unity as terrorism threat grows.
Updated11 Jul, 202612:48pm
Initiative aimed at providing victim women and children with expedited legal assistance, protection and institutional support, says NCCIA Punjab director.
Updated02 Jul, 202607:57am
Rules out telecom activity on private premises without consent; telecom stakeholders insist reforms essential for connectivity, hope parliament will "refine" proposed legislation.
Updated24 Jun, 202607:16am
