Foes Azerbaijan and Armenia agree ‘historic’ return of villages

Official says Armenia will return 4 villages near the countries’ shared border that had been “under occupation” since the early 1990s.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:51pm

LHC top judge summons full court on Monday to discuss protection of judicial independence

Will discuss establishing a mechanism to attach liability to those undermining judicial freedom and what judges must do if faced with intimidation.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:22pm

Majority of Pakistanis stranded after record-breaking UAE storm evacuated: Defence Minister Asif

Dubai Airport says it is limiting the number of flights arriving for two days, as it continues to struggle to clear the backlog.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:41pm

Membership of 2 opposition MNAs suspended for current session over ruckus during president’s address

Muhammad Iqbal vows to continue protest despite suspension; PPP Chairman Bilawal welcomes move as being "necessary to set a precedent".

Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:31pm

Calls for de-escalation as world reacts to reports of Israeli strikes on Iran

UK PM says "significant escalation" not in anyone's interest while China opposes any actions that further escalate tensions.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 06:57pm

Malala Yousafzai to guest star in season two of musical-comedy We Are Lady Parts

The show, which follows an all-women Muslim punk rock band, will be released on May 30 on Peacock.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:34pm

Kenya mourns defence chief killed in helicopter crash

This is the fifth armed forces helicopter crash in 12 months, Kenyan newspaper says.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:10pm

Review: Arooj Aftab’s ‘Raat Ki Rani’ is caressing, controlling and all-consuming

The song is my idea of a night in with Aftab's musings gently tugging at my heartstrings.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 02:58pm

Going Loco for Local: Beasties’ treats are purr-fect for your furry besties

If you’re on the hunt for a delectable delight that won’t break the bank, look no further.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 02:23pm

Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May, finance minister says

Pakistan also hopes to come back to international capital markets, possibly with a green bond, Aurangzeb says.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 01:44pm

Taylor Swift surprises fans with ‘secret’ double album The Tortured Poets Department

The megastar announced at 2am that her latest album has a second instalment with 15 additional songs.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 01:35pm

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to solidify efforts in defence collaboration

Saudi assistant defence minister calls on COAS, participates in 5th meeting of Pakistan-KSA Defence Collaboration at GHQ.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 01:58pm

Nooriabad Power Plant reference will yield no result: Sindh CM Murad

Court urged to wait for SC verdict in NAB law case.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 12:30pm

How will Hafiz Naeem, JI’s ‘unconventional choice’ for emir, fare on the national stage?

On Thursday, Rehman, 52, took oath as the sixth emir of the JI at a jam-packed ceremo­ny at the party’s Mansoora headquarters.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 12:20pm

India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term

Surveys suggest BJP will easily win a majority even though voters have serious concerns about unemployment, inflation.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 02:23pm

The past is another country: Rawalpindi’s once-grand havelis hearken to their glory days

Amid the chaos of modernity, Darbar Shah Chan Charagh stands as a historical sanctuary, preserving the essence of a community's unwavering faith.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 12:09pm

PIA says flights to UAE will resume once weather clears

CAA chief holds e-kutchery, confirms ASF taking action against employee who manhandled child.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 12:00pm

Karachi’s Bukhari Commercial — a new trendy spot to hang out at

After six months of renovation and repair work, shiny lights, greenbelts, paved footpaths and fire hydrants gave a new look to the DHA area.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:58am

The ‘heavy rain’ that never came to Karachi

The city remained on the edge throughout the day as recent videos of the heaviest recorded rainfall in Dubai did the rounds on social media.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:51am

5 Japanese nationals unhurt in suicide attack on vehicle in Karachi: police

Police say two terrorists involved in attack killed; injured guard dies in hospital.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 09:55pm

Lessons brands could learn from Coke Studio

Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:00am

Alarming rise in violence in Karachi is deeply worrying and must be addressed as a top priority

Authorities must focus on enhancing the training and fitness of cops and jettison political ‘recommendations’ to appease constituents.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 10:55am

Editorial: State is using smoke and mirrors to try to justify decision to ban X

Our decision-makers should realise the harm they are causing.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 09:38am

Interior minister orders SIMs issued on expired CNICs to be blocked

Mohsin Naqvi directs Nadra to ensure complete security of citizens’ data.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 09:09am

Militants’ attempt to attack Lakki Marwat police station foiled

Personnel noticed movement of armed miscreants with the help of modern gadgets and opened fire on them.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:44am

Swabi residents seek measures to control measles ‘outbreak’

Resident says his two daughters were suffering from measles and many children in his neighbourhood were also affected by the disease.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:42am

88 polling stations in Bajaur declared ‘most sensitive’

Arrangements finalised for April 21 by-polls; no armed person to be allowed inside a polling station or its gate.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:46am

2 passer-by women injured in firing by guard in Lahore

A police official said the women were shifted to a local hospital.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:49am

Millat Express incident: Probe finds no evidence of woman being pushed to death

Police write to home dept for arrest of constable.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:17am

Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran

Senior Iranian official says no plans to respond against Israel; Blinken says US not involved in "any offensive operations".

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 10:30pm

15 killed in Chaman, AJK as rain continues to wreak havoc

Family washed away in Balochistan border town; dozens stranded by urban flooding.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:39am

US, Pakistan discuss ‘recent events in region’

Blome says Pakistan’s prosperity remains top priority; meeting comes ahead of Raisi’s visit, expected on Monday.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 08:18am

Government eyes deregulation of fuel prices

Hastens process amid rise in smuggling, complaints from oil industry.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 08:21am

Rethinking renewables

What is needed is massive public-sector overhaul with a grassroots political movement shaping the goals of public administration.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 10:56am

Suspected robber lynched after killing of woman in Karachi’s Malir

One of the robbers was caught by the people present there and killed before the arrival of the police.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:26am

‘Incomplete’ Indus Highway claims lives of 115 people in four years

132-km-long dual carriageway from Jamshoro to Sehwan yet to be completed, seven years on. • NHA assures Sindh CS it will

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:11am

Plea for security of Imran Khan in Adiala Jail disposed of

A two-judge bench disposed of the petition seeking safety and security of the PTI founder at the Adiala Jail.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:11am

Fossils of colossal snake unearthed in Indian mine

Scientists say the snake, which they named Vasuki indicus, would have looked like a modern-day large python and would not have been venomous.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

13 environment journalists killed in India during Modi rule: RSF

"Protecting journalists and combating impunity for crimes of violence against them should be at the centre of the elections," RSF says.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:33am

Ex-Australia skipper Meg Lanning says ‘obsession’ caused retirement

Lanning skippered the women’s team for almost a decade, winning four T20 World Cups, a 50-over World Cup and Commonwealth Games gold.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:14pm

Rishabh Pant boosts his World Cup hopes with keeping masterclass

After suffering serious injuries in a car accident in Dec 2022, the 26-year-old is Delhi's leading scorer with 210 runs from seven matches.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:26pm

Al-Ain’s Rahimi bags hat-trick to end Al-Hilal’s record run

Soufiane Rahimi’s first half hat-trick put the Hernan Crespo-coached side from the UAE on the cusp of a spot in next month’s final.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:31pm

Real Madrid dig deep for revenge in Manchester

With the Los Blancos hopeful of tying up the signing of long-term target Kylian Mbappe, the weeks ahead promise to be exciting.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:29pm

Stocks close in red for third consecutive session

The chief concern for the economic stakeholders remains the uncertainty about the outcome of the ongoing talks with the IMF.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

SBP reserves stay above $8bn despite $1bn bond payment

It was encouraging for the financial market that despite the payment of $1bn, the SBP reserves remained intact at $8bn.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

Auto financing keeps plunging

The total decline in the last 21 months stood at Rs128bn, down from Rs368bn, according to SBP data.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

Saudi moves closer to $1bn Reko Diq deal

Manara “could announce that it’s reached a preliminary agreement on terms of a transaction as soon as the next few weeks".

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 09:50am

PTCL Group incurs Rs4.8bn net loss

The PTCL Group strengthened its position as a primary telecom service provider.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

Data shows first-ever fall in cellular users

Trend indicates telcos now prioritising data subscribers.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

Exports of textiles post meagre rise in March

The decline in growth was attributed to rising production costs due to higher energy prices and a liquidity crunch.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

IMF insists on reforms as talks progress for new loan

Aurangzeb rules out sharp rupee devaluation with new bailout programme.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

PTI nominates Shibli Faraz as Senate opposition leader

Imran insists Saudi Arabia had no role in ‘regime change conspiracy’.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:12pm

CJP Isa calls for SC to work with full capacity

Says video link technology has made registries redundant.

Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

Dubai continues to reel from storm damages

Airport struggles to clear backlog of flights, many roads still flooded.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 08:54am

PM Shehbaz pushes for sell-off, outsourcing of Discos

Says reforms in the power sector would contribute to reducing the country’s circular debt.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:38am

Bombs rain on Rafah as US tries to ‘prevent’ all-out offensive

An overnight Israeli strike hit the home where a displaced Palestinian family was sheltering in the southern city Rafah.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 08:27am

Discos guilty of regular overbilling, government concedes

Power minister vows decisive action against complicit staff, officers.

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 08:49am

Will personally monitor Saudi investment projects, no laxity to be tolerated: PM Shehbaz

Defence, information ministers criticise PTI for party leader Sher Afzal Marwat's remarks about Saudi Arabia.

Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:43pm

Modi critics migrate online as mainstream media stays deferential

Dozens of voices that oppose Modi are active on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, among other social media platforms.

Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:20pm

5 customs officials martyred during intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan

KP CM Gandapur condemns incidents, orders provision of best medical treatment to the injured.

Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:17pm