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Punjab govt terms family's killing in Sahiwal encounter 'collateral damage'
Provincial law minister says CTD's main target was Khalil's neighbour Zeeshan, who allegedly had links with Daesh.
PM Khan makes it to Foreign Policy magazine's 2019 Global Thinkers list
Premier shares spotlight with other world leaders including Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Jacinda Ardern and others.
End the dam fund
Less than 1pc of the project cost has been collected so far. The new chief justice should bring it to a dignified end.
'Exemplary punishment to be given to those found guilty in Sahiwal incident,' PM assures nation
Says he will review the entire structure of Punjab police upon return from Qatar.
IHC says Tyrian White's parentage a 'private matter', throws out disqualification petition against PM
Justice Minallah says petitioner will be fined if he ever moves the court for a similar case.
LHC summons Punjab police chief over fake encounter in Sahiwal
Petitioner demands impartial inquiry into Sahiwal killings through a judicial commission.
The angry Pakistani
It’s an anger that is accompanied by a sense of helplessness at the direction in which the country is headed.
SC terms Bahria Town's offer to pay Rs358b for Karachi land regularisation 'unsatisfactory'
Judge says cost of legalising 7,068 acres was set at Rs225bn in 2014, how could cost of 16,896 acres be Rs315bn in 2019.
Green passport will one day bring honour to you, PM Khan assures overseas Pakistanis
PM says Pakistan will one day generate so much revenue from tourism that it will no longer need to borrow.
Those responsible for eliminating terrorism have themselves become terrorists: Khawaja Asif
"The government of Punjab has become a party in the [Sahiwal 'encounter'] matter," accuses Khawaja Asif.
US withdrawal to drag neighbours back into Afghan war, warns report
Report argues that Afghanistan's neighbours, including Pakistan, have a history of backing various ethnic groups.
SC orders authorities to raze unlawful constructions across Karachi
SBCA barred from issuing NoCs until Environmental Protection Agency also approves new commercial projects.
Family pressure to pursue medical studies took LUMHS student’s life, say police
LUMHS student committed suicide in hostel four days ago because he was under constant pressure: police.
Pilot project to detect power theft through mobile phones launched
UK's GSMA is sponsoring the project by funding 200,000 pounds sterling.
Couple caught in crossfire between police, suspects in Karachi
JPMC's Dr Seemin Jamali says woman, who is pregnant, is in serious condition while man is stable.
Kohli named captain of ICC's Test and ODI teams of the year
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Abbas included in ICC's Test squad.
What the Sahiwal shooting tells us about police culture
Police culture is as much a product of state policies as it is of social and cultural conditioning of police officials.
Egyptian billionaire wants to build 100,000 units under Naya Pakistan Housing Programme: report
CEO of Elite Estates Tarek Hamdy says plan may take a "few good years, maybe couple of decades" to complete.
Endgame in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s reluctance to talk to the Kabul regime has emerged as the most important obstacle.
Parents, teenage daughter among 4 killed during CTD 'encounter' in Sahiwal; PM seeks report
Eyewitnesses' accounts differ from CTD claims that family members were killed during a shootout with "terrorists".
Presence of US senator’s guard in PM meeting irks Senate panel
Interior secretary directed to submit details on the matter.
Used car imports jolted as govt revives restrictions
Traders of used cars anticipate drastic fall in import.
Punjab govt terms family's killing in Sahiwal encounter 'collateral damage'
Provincial law minister says CTD's main target was Khalil's neighbour Zeeshan, who allegedly had links with Daesh.
Hafeez stars as Pakistan beat South Africa by 5 wickets in first ODI
Imam scores 86 while Hafeez remains unbeaten on 71 as Pakistan chase down 267-run target with five balls to spare.
PM Khan makes it to Foreign Policy magazine's 2019 Global Thinkers list
Premier shares spotlight with other world leaders including Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Jacinda Ardern and others.
PIA plane escapes being hit by mysterious drone
Incident has been reported to Civil Aviation Authority, says PIA spokesperson.
Pakistan rules out India’s role in Afghan peace process
PM Imran Khan to visit Qatar from Jan 21-22, says FO spokesman.
Halva from heaven
Regular dollops of manna may have helped us stay afloat.
Egyptian billionaire wants to build 100,000 units under Naya Pakistan Housing Programme: report
CEO of Elite Estates Tarek Hamdy says plan may take a "few good years, maybe couple of decades" to complete.
End the dam fund
Less than 1pc of the project cost has been collected so far. The new chief justice should bring it to a dignified end.
Cargill to grow Pakistan business with $200m investment
Cargill's proposed investments expected to support economic development and contribute to local employment.
PM Khan promises 'swift action' after JIT report on Sahiwal 'encounter'
Protest in Sahiwal against killing of family members ends after FIR registered.
Dhoni finishes off job to clinch ODI series for India against Australia
The 37-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman kept his usual cool during an unbeaten 87 off 114 balls.
Endgame in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s reluctance to talk to the Kabul regime has emerged as the most important obstacle.
IHC says Tyrian White's parentage a 'private matter', throws out disqualification petition against PM
Justice Minallah says petitioner will be fined if he ever moves the court for a similar case.
Four key areas under CPEC prioritised
PM orders groundbreaking of three special economic zones by end of June.
LHC summons Punjab police chief over fake encounter in Sahiwal
Petitioner demands impartial inquiry into Sahiwal killings through a judicial commission.
Judicial restraint was Saqib Nisar’s hallmark — then the dam broke
Populism and antagonism will probably have an outsized influence in defining his legacy.
Razzak Dawood eyes record exports in 2019, calls for reduction in imports
Says reducing imports are vital for economic growth.
Skipper Sarfraz makes 'racist' remarks directed at South African batsman
Sarfraz's comments could land him in hot water if the ICC decides they constitute an offence under its anti-racism code.
India tries to blunt Pakistan’s initiative, sends own invite
New Delhi proposes two dates for visit by Islamabad team for talks on pilgrims’ visit to Kartarpur gurdwara.
Finance Minister Asad Umar presents third finance bill for fiscal 2019 amidst loud protests
Finance minister describes the bill as a measure to address the needs of people of Pakistan.
SC overturns Shah Hussain's acquittal in Khadija stabbing case, orders arrest
Bench headed by Chief Justice Khosa accepts appeal against Hussain's acquittal by Lahore High Court.
South Africa beat Pakistan by five wickets to level ODI series
Unbeaten half-centuries from Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo guide the hosts to a decisive victory.
Spin twins set up crushing victory for India over New Zealand
India's spin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal deliver spin bowling masterclass; Kiwis all out for 157.
Money laundering to be made non-bailable offence
Several laws are being amended through finance bill to meet FATF requirements.
Pilot martyred as PAF aircraft crashes near Mastung
PAF has lost at least 13 of these Chinese-made F7-PGs/FT-7PGs aircraft in crashes during the past few years.
Green passport will one day bring honour to you, PM Khan assures overseas Pakistanis
PM says Pakistan will one day generate so much revenue from tourism that it will no longer need to borrow.
Petition dismissed
It is high time that a line was drawn under the matter of Imran Khan's alleged parentage of a child born out of wedlock.
PM seeks economic assistance package from Doha
Islamabad asks Doha to reduce price of LNG and make supplies on deferred payments under existing 15-year contract.
Can Urdu and Hindi be one language?
The politics of Hindi–Urdu division — and unity — stretch back to at least the 19th century.
NAB forms body to grill Zardari, Faryal in fake accounts case
A combined investigation team will summon all 172 persons named in JIT report.
Govt not behind complaint to Twitter regarding lawyer Reema Omer's tweet: info minister
Omer says Twitter received "official correspondence" that her tweets on military courts violated Pakistani law.
Nawaz needs ‘aggressive medication’
Undergoes examination at the PIC.