Stories by Sana Ali

No-trust move: Can the NA speaker dismiss votes of dissident lawmakers?

Experts say Constitution does not give speaker the power to dismiss votes of lawmakers but ministers offer a different view. Updated 14 Mar, 2022 05:28pm

Explainer: How does a no-confidence motion work?

Given that opposition has submitted the motion with the NA secretariat, when will voting happen and what happens if it succeeds? Updated 09 Apr, 2022 11:11am

A year after surviving the PK 8303 plane crash, Zafar Masud is trying to improve passenger safety and security

“This is probably the most difficult phase of my life which I am still trying to grapple with," says the BOP president. Published 22 May, 2021 09:15am

All eyes on Karachi as country’s main political parties compete in NA-249 by-polls

The by-election in the Karachi constituency was scheduled following PTI leader Faisal Vawda’s resignation from the seat. Updated 30 Apr, 2021 09:38am

'Can I go to the park, can I eat out, can I meet my friends?': Social distancing explained

Everything you want to know about the precautionary step being promoted by WHO and leaders across the globe. Updated 19 Mar, 2020 05:59pm

At least 14 dead from toxic gas in Karachi's Keamari as source remains unknown

Protests erupt in Keamari's Jackson Market as dwellers demand answers from authorities. Updated 19 Feb, 2020 12:13am

Nail-biting finals, heartbreaking losses: Top 10 sporting moments of the year

The year 2019 saw historic finals (sometimes on the same day), record breaking contributions and heartbreaking losses. Updated 25 Dec, 2019 04:28pm

'The Bajwa doctrine': Highlights from Gen Bajwa's 2016-19 tenure as COAS

Following the SC's cliffhanger verdict today, Gen Bajwa will retain the top military position for another six months. Updated 29 Nov, 2019 12:06pm

Fearing for their future, Karachi's youth march against climate change

Young Karachites say they are speaking up about climate change "because the adults won't do so". Updated 21 Sep, 2019 09:38am

Pakistanis answer call to march against climate change in vast global protest

Youth lead the movement dubbed "Fridays for Future" which asks children to persuade adults to take the matter seriously. Updated 21 Sep, 2019 08:29am

A look back at 14 August through newspaper pages

Go through the archives of daily Dawn from 1947 till 2018 to see how Independence Day was marked then. Updated 14 Aug, 2019 07:10pm

A timeline of 2018's biggest headlines around the globe

A look back at some of major stories that gripped the world's attention this year. Updated 28 Dec, 2018 05:43pm