Punjab CM Maryam’s uniformed appearance at parade causes a stir

Opposition criticises move; Punjab police say rules allow chief ministers to don uniform for formal occasions.

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:43am

Cartoon: 27 April, 2024

Published 27 Apr, 2024 02:49am

India set to sign trade deal with Oman to expand its Middle East ties

The planned deal with Oman “also gives a competitive edge as GCC is negotiating trade agreements with Pakistan and China,” says an Indian government official.

Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:51pm

Calls for mosque demolition weigh on India’s Muslim voters

Activists in northern India actively seek to replace ancient mosques with Hindu temples.

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:16pm

German ambassador’s speech at rights conference in Lahore interrupted by pro-Palestine protester

At Asma Jahangir Conference, criticism directed towards envoy for telling protesters to get out.

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 10:27pm

The grand delusion

Expecting improvement under an elite under whose watch Pakistan has been brought to this sorry pass is the triumph of hope over experience.

Published 27 Apr, 2024 06:30am

Mohsin Naqvi unmoved by stiff PTI criticism

Opposition leaders accuse interior minister of "perpetuating political victimisation”.

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 11:25am

Alarming surge in unwarranted claims by Indian leaders over Azad Kashmir: FO

FO says Pakistan rejects such claims; says "engaged" with US on energy requirements.

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:32pm

NDMA warns of storms, potential flooding till 29th

Farmers advised to secure harvests, citizens asked to avoid unnecessary travel.

Published 27 Apr, 2024 06:29am

SC clubs petitions on ‘meddling’ by spy agencies

IHC submits proposals before apex court to end interference in judicial affairs; judges unanimous in decision to give an ‘institutional response’.

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 07:34am

Pakistani guard killed in Sydney mall attack hailed as hero at funeral

“Without question, Faraz Tahir died a hero," Australian PM says.

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 12:42am

Complete independence impossible without economic stability: COAS

Says "negative propaganda and social media trolls" will not distract from working toward nation's prosperity and development.

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:24pm

Imran rules out any ‘deal’ in message for PTI’s 28th Foundation Day

“I will remain in jail if I have to for nine more years, or more, but I will never strike a deal," he says; Shehryar Afridi says party will talk with army chief, DG ISI.

Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:09am

Missing links

As the past decades have shown, the country has not been made more secure by ‘disappearing’ people suspected of wrongdoing.

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 10:33am

PM Shehbaz lands in Saudi Arabia to attend WEF special meeting

He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including federal ministers Ishaq Dar and Muhammad Aurangzeb, says FO.

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:54pm

Clinical New Zealand outlast Pakistan to win 4th T20I

Pakistan were forced to make five changes as wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and Muhammad Irfan Khan were injured.

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 12:03am

Censorship and disinformation

Enhancing media literacy among the populace can empower individuals to critically analyse and question the information they encounter.

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:24am

PML-N Punjab calls on Nawaz Sharif to assume party presidency after relief in cases

Rana Sanaullah says proposal will be presented before party leaders upon Nawaz's return from a trip to China.

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 12:29am

Power Division rubbishes reports of taxing solar power consumers

Says neither the Central Power Purchasing Agency nor the Power Division has sent any such summary to the government.

Published 27 Apr, 2024 07:57pm

PIA staffer held for human trafficking

According to the FIA, employee Sajid Hussain had received Rs1 million from a complainant on the promise of sending him abroad for employment.

Published 25 Apr, 2024 08:03am