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PM Shehbaz approves immediate provision of Rs23bn to AJK

Move comes after special meeting held to discuss ongoing tense situation over protesters' demands.

Updated 13 May, 2024 05:42pm

PM Shehbaz resigns as PML-N president for Nawaz to retake ‘rightful place’

Says he is still committed to serving the party diligently with unwavering loyalty under his brother's leadership.

Updated 13 May, 2024 06:27pm

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Israeli forces push into Gaza from north and south as deaths hit 35,091

Toll includes 57 deaths over the past 24 hours; 78,827 people have been wounded since October 7.

Updated 13 May, 2024 06:20pm

ECP suspends victory notifications of 75 returned lawmakers on reserved seats

Notification issued as per Supreme Court's order suspending allocation of reserved seats that were in access excess of each party's share.

Published 13 May, 2024 06:22pm

India inks 10-year deal to operate Iran’s Chabahar port

“Chabahar … can act as a focal point in the transit development of the region,” Iranian minister says.

Published 13 May, 2024 07:02pm

Pakistan benchmark stock index hits record high on hopeful IMF outlook

Analysts attribute bullish momentum to expectations of a positive outcome in upcoming IMF talks.

Updated 13 May, 2024 03:45pm

Pakistan resolved to advance cooperation with SCO on security, development: Deputy PM Dar

The foreign minister will co-chair bilateral dialogue with counterpart Wang Yi during his four-day visit.

Updated 13 May, 2024 04:56pm

IMF has asked Pakistan to cut subsidies, not hike energy prices: Senator Mandviwalla

PPP Senator says subsidies cut will be for “certain sectors” that the public sees “very little benefit” from.

Updated 13 May, 2024 06:09pm

Voting resumes with India-occupied Kashmir poised to oppose Modi

Rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens as turnout so far shows significant decline compared to 2019.

Published 13 May, 2024 01:14pm

Governor Kundi shows olive branch to KP govt after war of words

Rules out imposition of governor’s rule in the province.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:31am

India’s Election Enters Fourth Phase

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US Report Flags Possible Israeli International Law Breaches in Gaza

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1 police officer dead, over 90 injured in AJK clashes

Kotli SSP blames "attacks by miscreants under guise of protest"; action committee disassociates with violence; PML-N regional president calls for peace.

Pakistan , Published 12 May, 2024 12:25am

1 police officer dead, over 90 injured in AJK clashes

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan fall as ‘dead sport’ recaptures audience once again

Japan win as they convert all four penalties in the shootout while Pakistan only manage one out of three.

Sport , Updated 11 May, 2024 10:07pm

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan fall as ‘dead sport’ recaptures audience once again

Pakistan’s iCube-Qamar beams back first images from moon’s orbit

The country's inaugural lunar satellite is part of China’s Chang’e-6 mission.

Pakistan , Updated 10 May, 2024 06:13pm

Pakistan’s iCube-Qamar beams back first images from moon’s orbit

First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years strikes earth, brings spectacular auroras

Social media lit up with people posting pictures of auroras from northern Europe and Australasia.

World , Published 11 May, 2024 04:12pm

First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years strikes earth, brings spectacular auroras

PIA staff forgets to put boy’s body on plane

Shocked parents, relatives protest against airline management’s negligence at Skardu airport.

Pakistan , Updated 11 May, 2024 08:16am

PIA staff forgets to put boy’s body on plane

OPINION

Political capitalism

Pakistani decision-makers salivate at the prospect of a one-party state but without paying attention to those additional ingredients.

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Spending restrictions

The country's "recovery" in recent months remains fragile and any shock at this point can mean a relapse.

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India inks 10-year deal to operate Iran’s Chabahar port

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Meet the star-makers: Pakistani celebs put the spotlight on their moms this Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is all about putting aside appearances and being vulnerable and our celebrities did not disappoint.

Published 13 May, 2024 12:37pm

Farah Talib Aziz and Maliha Aziz — the mother-daughter duo behind one of Pakistan’s most coveted bridal brands

A love for design binds the pair together as does their love for each other.

Maliha Rehman Published 13 May, 2024 10:59am

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Azwar Shakeel Published 13 May, 2024 11:00am

2024 Elections: What’s at stake for India’s minorities?

Could a third term under Narendra Modi see the formalising of second-class status for minorities and the destruction of the country’s ancient composite culture?

Sajjad Hassan Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:42am

From screens to streets: How Gen Z is disrupting the status quo and redefining activism

It's safe to say that the kids are doing just fine. It is the adults running the world that are the problem.

Uzair M. Younus Updated 26 Apr, 2024 05:20pm

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AI film festival gives glimpse of cinema’s future

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