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Out of 205, 40 varsities equipped to teach online: HEC

Universities have been compelled to teach online to protect faculty members, students and staff.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 09:17am

Lahore police register FIR against Mufti Azizur Rehman for sexually assaulting student

A harrowing video clip showing the cleric allegedly sexually assaulting the complainant was widely shared on social media.

Published 17 Jun, 2021 12:14pm

Ex-judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui challenges SC registrar’s decision to dismiss his affidavit against ISI

In fresh appeal, Justice Siddiqui pleads with the Supreme Court to set aside the objections made by an assistant registrar.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 09:06am

Plea against order to book Aurat March organisers set aside

Peshawar High Court to release detailed verdict later.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:30am

Visitor to Lahore ends up in lock-up for ‘awaragardi’

Muhammad Waqas was visiting to pay homage to Lahore’s patron saint at Data Darbar.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:24am

Rawalpindi Ring Road project not included in ADP

Work on the project stopped in April after an inquiry was initiated.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:28am

Heavy rains flood low-lying areas in Rawalpindi

The Met Dept has forecast more rain and cool winds sweeping northern parts of the country during next 24 hours.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:32am

AJK assembly prorogued without presentation of budget

The assembly proceedings were attended by only 16 legislators, one of them from the opposition.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:30am

Ex-SC judge’s son, brother get bail in firing case

Mansehra court puts off hearing until 26th.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:36am

PR authorities cautioned against ‘terrible’ state of tracks before June 7 train tragedy

Sukkur division superintendent's letters to PR authorities also point out the lack of human resources and machinery.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:24am

Editorial: While MNAs have the right register their protest, violent and aggressive behaviour is unacceptable

Red Zone Files: This week’s NA proceedings show that parliament has become almost dysfunctional

Lack of consensus between opposition and govt may undermine the implementation of poll reforms

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Actor Imran Abbas is all praises for Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid

A fan once mistook Waseem Badami for Atif Aslam and it was pretty awkward

How Kashmir is losing its hidden treasure — local flora and fauna

Using expletives isn't 'Punjab's culture', Rohale Asghar. Just say you like to curse and move on

My family and I were attacked by armed men in Lahore who threatened to kill us: Meera

Pakistani Twitter is fed up with MNAs acting like unruly schoolchildren in the National Assembly

Respect versus competition: Twitter is divided on Shaheen Afridi and Sarfaraz Ahmed's on-pitch falling out

The trailer for Dhoop Ki Deewar is out and it's bound to give you all kinds of feels

Hunza is growing sick of reckless city tourists, says vlogger Rosie Gabrielle

It's official! Xulfi is replacing Rohail Hyatt for the next season of Coke Studio

Pakistani Twitter takes on the chaos that is web-series Midsummer Chaos

I'm not inspired by anyone in the industry, says actor Komal Aziz Khan

Sindh

SC issues notices to two Clifton hospitals for operating on amenity plots

Court asks South City Hospital and Ziauddin Hospital why the hospitals may not be removed from plots meant for amenity use.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 09:58am

Murad says at least Rs3tr needed for development of Karachi

The CM dismisses claims of "rejected people" that metropolis has been ignored in budget; asks centre to ensure supply of vaccines.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:12am

PR authorities cautioned against ‘terrible’ state of tracks before June 7 train tragedy

Sukkur division superintendent's letters to PR authorities also point out the lack of human resources and machinery.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:24am

Punjab

Lahore police register FIR against Mufti Azizur Rehman for sexually assaulting student

A harrowing video clip showing the cleric allegedly sexually assaulting the complainant was widely shared on social media.

Published 17 Jun, 2021 12:14pm

Visitor to Lahore ends up in lock-up for ‘awaragardi’

Muhammad Waqas was visiting to pay homage to Lahore’s patron saint at Data Darbar.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:24am

PTI MPA used bogus certificate for BA admission, Punjab University tells LHC

Buzdar had recently made Bilal Asghar Warraich his special coordinator on sports, youth affairs and local government.

Published 17 Jun, 2021 10:10am

KP & FATA

Plea against order to book Aurat March organisers set aside

Peshawar High Court to release detailed verdict later.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:30am

Ex-SC judge’s son, brother get bail in firing case

Mansehra court puts off hearing until 26th.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:36am

KP lawyers observe strike against govt today

Asks lawyer bodies not to pass resolutions against judges.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:44am

Balochistan

Opposition politicians to block Balochistan highways today

Say they will cordon off the assembly on June 18 when the budget will be presented.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 08:58am

Man injured in blast near seminary in Quetta

Police say an investigation is under way.

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 08:37am

14 terrorists killed in Balochistan in two months, says minister

100 fugitives and 25 wanted accused arrested with the help of Data and Command Communication Centre.

Updated 16 Jun, 2021 08:14am

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