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PM Kakar in US calls for world alliance to keep in check ‘rough behaviour’ of India

Compares Pakistan's "effective response" to Jaranwala riots with India's inaction to Manipur violence; says US businesses showed interest in SIFC.

Published 23 Sep, 2023 03:31pm

Minister hopeful about ‘good news’ on petrol prices on Oct 1

Gohar Ejaz says prices increased due to rupee's devaluation and he sees them coming down as local currency is strengthening.

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:38pm

Khursheed Shah advises PML-N not to seek action against Bajwa, Faiz

Says political parties should avoid engaging in such confrontations, materialisation of such plans seems "very difficult".

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 04:09pm

Student union set to be revived at Quaid-i-Azam University

Dictator Zia banned student unions in 1984 to quell uprisings; CJP Isa lends support to syndicate’s decision.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 09:19am

IHC to hear PTI chief’s bail plea in cipher case on Sep 25

Court also issues notice to FIA to present arguments in the case.

Published 23 Sep, 2023 12:01pm

Shehbaz downplays speculations around London trip

Mystery still surrounds ex-PM’s abrupt visit; says Nawaz will unveil plan to tackle poverty, improve economy at a rally upon return.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 07:37am

Sharmeen’s project gives 19 filmmakers wings to fly

Documentaries made by female filmmakers from Sindh, Balochistan captivate audience.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 12:02pm

‘Technical’ reasons for not giving election date: ECP official

Official says the ECP will be ready to hold elections based on the previous delimitation if Supreme Court orders so.

Published 23 Sep, 2023 07:21am

IHC suspends FIA notice to Bushra Bibi

Court gives “one more opportunity” to the PM office, interior and defence ministries to file reports.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:16am

SC orders probe into ‘fake’ appointments in Sindh Education Department

Instructs Sindh chief secretary to form inquiry committee within 10 days.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:43am

What will be the election schedule?

Editorial: If ECP wishes to affirm it is serious, it should start moving on all pending election matters

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Going Loco for Local: Desi food poetry that will make you salivate

Review: Tacostan dedicates itself to delighting Islamabad’s taco enthusiasts

Zarrar Kahn’s In Flames is a story of survival but will there be closure?

Can Pakistan have its ‘Sputnik moment’?

Record-smashing hike in petrol price a knockout blow to already struggling citizens

Going loco for local: Tote-ally in love with Khaadi’s bags

Online platform featuring Pakistan’s diverse cuisine launched

What really happened during the cable car rescue effort in Battagram?

Going loco for local: Aura Crafts’ Strawberry Cleansing Bar sets the bar high for local soap

Hadsa — an insensitive portrayal of a real-life h̶a̶d̶s̶a̶ rape

Gabin Jabba — Swat’s ‘crown jewel’ that continues to charm travellers

Madhubala’s last stand

Sindh

Students suffer as academic activities at Karachi University come to a halt

Caretaker CM intervenes, asks protesting teachers to resume classes.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:41am

Sindh apex body finalises nitty-gritty of operation in riverine area

18 forward base camps, 400 check posts being set up; Corps Commander Iftikhar asks Rangers to provide security.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:44am

Muttahida governor, JI decide to shun differences

Tessori visits JI headquarters on Hafiz Naeem’s invitation.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:36am

Punjab

Christian human rights activists ‘briefly detained, tortured’ by police in Faisalabad

Police claim they tried to free suspect in detention; duo were visiting Faisalabad from Karachi to help another Christian man facing legal action.

Published 23 Sep, 2023 02:00pm

26 teams formed to enforce 10pm shop closure in Lahore

72 shops sealed across various markets of city for violating orders.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 11:37am

NAB approaches courts for reopening 115 references

Scrapped amendments had clipped jurisdiction of bureau to take cognisance of corruption involving money less than Rs500 million.

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:19am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

‘Mastermind’ among seven held over MDCAT cheating scandal

KP police say 74 candidates in custody; FIA to examine seized devices.

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:19am

North Waziristan tribesmen protest delay in repatriation

Say government initially facilitated each displaced family with Rs20,000 cash assistance, which was stopped later.

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 11:10am

PHC allows remission to prisoners convicted in drug cases before Sept 2022

Court rules Control of Narcotics Substance (Amendment) Act 2022 can’t be applied retrospectively.

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:19am

Balochistan

Police ‘clueless’ in ANP leader’s murder case

No headway made in investigation after special police team visits crime scene again.

Updated 22 Sep, 2023 10:45am

ANP leader ‘murdered’, police report concludes

FIR registered against unknown people as family has not nominated anyone, police says.

Updated 21 Sep, 2023 09:42am

Hotel clash leaves two dead, one injured in Quetta

Waiter served customers tea but they asked him why he hadn't brought them water.

Updated 21 Sep, 2023 10:41am

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