Indian FM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan on Oct 15 for SCO summit

Indian FM's visit to Pakistan set to be first in nearly a decade; army deployment authorised from Oct 5-17 for SCO security.

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:50pm

As police clash with PTI over protest, army deployed in Islamabad for security ahead of SCO moot

At least 30 arrested as shelling continues; Imran's sisters Aleema and Uzma Khanum detained; Dawn reporter beaten up.

Updated 05 Oct, 2024 12:03am

Govt moves to counter PTI protests as Lahore braces for showdown

CM Maryam holds marathon meetings to stop protest in its tracks; Rangers being deployed.

Updated 05 Oct, 2024 11:36am

Cartoon: 5 October, 2024

Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:20am

Cartoon: 4 October, 2024

Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:04am

Loaded dice

Fairness dictates that the rules not be changed once the game has been played.

Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:20am

Road closures keep Pindi residents restricted to their neighbourhoods

Suspension of mobile phone, metro bus services add to citizens’ hardship.

Updated 05 Oct, 2024 12:42pm

PMDC moves to end MDCAT controversy

Decides to conduct post hoc analysis of test; plans to standardise question paper across the country from next year.

Updated 03 Oct, 2024 10:27am

PTI ‘loses faith’ in seven MNAs, claims ‘contact’ with two govt members

Party officials claim taking steps to ensure lawmakers would not change their loyalties.

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:55am

PM-Kundi meeting sets tongues wagging

Faisal Kundi says he has no intention to impose governor rule in KP as doesn't want to turn PTI into "political martyr”.

Updated 05 Oct, 2024 10:09am

Three-day rainy spell expected in many areas from today

Punjab PDMA asks local administrations to remain alert; landslides expected in upper KP, Mur­ree, AJK and GB.

Updated 05 Oct, 2024 08:00am

Man who raped dozens of women given 42 life terms in South Africa

“Our courts have an obligation in imposing sentences for such a crime, particularly when it involves young ... girls,” judge rules.

Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:25pm

Winning back the Pakhtun belt

An effort is underway to arrange a grand jirga of all Pakhtun tribes next week.

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:15am

Renegotiating the treaty

Before the damage already done becomes irreversible, the Indus Waters Treaty must be re-evaluated.

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:30am

In meeting with Malaysia’s premier, COAS Munir vows to boost military ties

PM Anwar Ibrahim extends invitation to Gen Munir to visit Malaysia.

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 03:32pm

Russia decides ‘at highest level’ to remove Afghan Taliban from terrorist list

“Moscow will continue its course on developing political, trade and economic ties with Kabul,” says Russian foreign minister.

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 04:56pm

Diyat up by 20 per cent, provident fund returns slashed

Diyat raised to Rs8.1m for FY24-25, reflecting value of 30,630 grams of silver.

Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:10am

England pacers face ‘test of character’ in tough Pakistan conditions: Crawley

Pakistan's red-ball team has lost all five matches during the tenure of skipper Shan Masood.

Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:15pm

Mixed developments

The economy has not seen a period of stability like this since at least 2019.

Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:20am

Allies, foes alike urge PTI to postpone protests

Mohsin Naqvi, Fazl ask PTI to wait until foreign dignitaries leave; over 300 containers on Islamabad roads; 400 suspects detained in twin cities.

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:09am