Live ICJ delivers order on South Africa’s request to halt Israel’s Rafah offensive Says humanitarian situation in Rafah now classified as "disastrous". Updated 24 May, 2024 06:11pm
PSX briefly touches 76,000 milestone on ‘significant progress’ on new IMF loan Analyst also attributes the bullish trajectory to UAE's commitment to invest $10bn in Pakistan. Updated 24 May, 2024 05:17pm
‘Happening under your watch’: PTI’s Shibli lashes out at treasury benches for actions against party Senate opposition leader laments late-night action on party office; Azam Nazeer says partial demolition was according to law. Updated 24 May, 2024 01:01pm
Russia says Islamic State behind deadly Moscow concert hall attack FSB chief says IS-K carried out preparation, financing and execution of the March 22 attack. Published 24 May, 2024 03:21pm
IHC, LHC issue notices on pleas against Pemra bar on TV reporting of court proceedings LHC rejects petitioner's plea to the extent of immediately striking down the notification. Updated 24 May, 2024 05:33pm
IMF, Pakistan make ‘significant progress’ on new loan, lender’s mission says Reform programme "aims to move Pakistan from economic stabilisation to strong, inclusive, and resilient growth", says IMF mission chief. Updated 24 May, 2024 12:58pm
Climate change ministry warns of more heatwaves in June Glaciers rapidly melting, risk of forest fires exacerbated due to harsh weather. Published 24 May, 2024 07:50am
CDA razes part of PTI’s central office in Islamabad for ‘bylaw violations’ Office sealed for alleged violations of building bylaws and “non-conforming use”. Updated 24 May, 2024 09:12am
Two more ‘RAW-trained’ suspects held in Karachi “As per information, RAW has been operating an organised network of terrorism in different countries,” according to the police statement. Updated 24 May, 2024 07:53am
Compensation for slain Chinese workers set at $2.58 million ECC approves Rs88 billion in supplementary grants for various ministries. Published 24 May, 2024 08:11am
For student councils to be transformative, students and teachers must experiment with the space provided
SBP must acknowledge responsibility for its inflationary fire that engulfed the country in last few years
TECNO presents ‘Make in Pakistan’ documentary highlighting the journey of Pakistan’s mobile industry With ambitious export goals, Pakistan's domestic mobile phone industry appears set for further growth.
vivo V30e 5G launched in Pakistan with sleek design and advanced imaging capabilities The design of V30e 5G makes everything from scrolling to gaming feel incredibly smooth.
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1 Heatwave: Sindh rules out early summer vacations for schools, says holidays to begin from June 1 Punjab government has already announced early start of summer vacation from May 25 for all public and private schools. Pakistan , Updated 21 May, 2024 06:02pm
3 Sindh police left red-faced after Rangers raid Karachi CTD office Three CTD officials held for taking bribe to release man detained illegally on return from Iraq; SSP removed, CTD DSP and SHO suspended. Pakistan , Updated 23 May, 2024 09:37pm
4 PM Shehbaz meets Ayatollah Khamenei after Tehran funeral for Raisi Huge crowds throng Tehran for funeral procession. World , Updated 22 May, 2024 11:23pm
5 Parliamentary nod for prior actions must by June 30 for IMF loan Mission set to fly out tomorrow without announcing staff level agreement; federal budget expected on June 7. Pakistan , Published 23 May, 2024 07:29am
An interesting initiative Asking students to suddenly start participating in decision-making is going to be hard. Faisal Bari
IMF’s unease It is clear that the next phase of economic stabilisation will be very tough for most of the population.
Belated recognition WITH Wednesday’s announcement by three European states that they intend to recognise Palestine as a state later...
App for GBV survivors GENDER-based violence is caught between two worlds: one sees it as a crime, the other as ‘convention’. The ...
State Bank’s blind spot Only after they have done this can we take seriously the other remedies they wish to propose.
Climate action as equity Population growth and increasing urbanisation will inevitably lead to long-term pressure on the construction industry.
A state of chaos The establishment’s increasingly intrusive role has further diminished the credibility of the political dispensation.
If the Immigration and Passports DG had his way, you’d never truly be rid of your ex Siham Basir Published 24 May, 2024 04:57pm
Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI feud rekindles Hollywood’s fear of AI The tech company is being accused of copying her performance in the film Her after failing to strike an agreement. Reuters Published 24 May, 2024 02:00pm
Going loco for local: Dugdugii’s ceramic-ware will elevate your Instagram food game Get ready for your heart to go dug-dug-dugii! Sitara Arshad Published 24 May, 2024 01:47pm
From boom to bust — A balance sheet of Pakistan’s growth patterns over three decades Ali Hasanain Updated 23 May, 2024 02:19pm
Anti-fake news or anti-free speech? The debate over Punjab’s new defamation law The passing of another dangerous law, which repackages the criminal defamation laws in civil garbs, is counterproductive at best and nefarious at worst. Azwar Shakeel Updated 22 May, 2024 01:43pm
Trial and punishment: What do arrest warrants at the ICC mean for Israel, Hamas For the first time, an international criminal tribunal is likely to charge a head of state supported by the West. Ayesha Malik Published 21 May, 2024 11:42am
Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI feud rekindles Hollywood’s fear of AI Reuters Published 24 May, 2024 02:00pm
US, Russia trade accusations over weaponising space Pentagon says Russian weapon is "presumably capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit". AFP Published 23 May, 2024 07:04am
Govts, tech firms vow to cooperate against AI risks at summit More than two dozen countries agree to work together against threats from cutting-edge AI, including “severe risks”. AFP Published 23 May, 2024 07:04am
ECHOES OF ANOTHER STUDENT MOVEMENT When the protests against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza broke out across US campuses, a friend suggested that ... Hasan Zaidi Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
CLIMATE CHANGE: THE CLIMATE MIGRANTS While the 2022 floods caused mayhem nationwide, such climate-induced calamities are happening more frequently in Pakistan’s Umar Bacha Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
THE GRAPEVINE Mishi Khan ain’t happy with singer Abrarul Haq for mentioning that, more than a decade ago, he had received PYT Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
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