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

Business leaders in Karachi give PM food for thought

Premier asked to forge trade ties with India, reconcile with Imran for "political stability".

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:57am

Drug court hands down prison terms, fines in rare verdict

GSK disputes ruling, announces intention to challenge judgement.

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:57am

Cartoon: 25 April, 2024

Published 25 Apr, 2024 06:19am

UAE announces $544m for repairs after record-breaking rains

“We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains,” says Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:19pm

IHC suspends city administration’s decision to slash roti price

Suspension set till next hearing on May 6, Islamabad DC fails to appear before court despite being summoned.

Published 25 Apr, 2024 02:24pm

Cartoon: 26 April, 2024

Published 26 Apr, 2024 07:39am

Pakistan suffers more due to Afghan problem than wars with India: Ambassador Durrani

Says Pakistan can overcome its difficulties with Afghanistan, including the TTP challenge, with deft diplomacy.

Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:50pm

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

The looming test

There is a calm in economic numbers, but below the surface trouble is brewing.

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:33am

Court bars Imran’s outbursts against ‘institutions’

Asks prosecution, accused, and their defence counsel not to make political or inflammatory statements which may disrupt decorum of the court.

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:24am

SC orders barricade removal from pavements outside all govt, private offices within 3 days

"If law enforcement agencies are so scared then they should make their offices in remote areas," says CJP Qazi Faez Isa.

Published 25 Apr, 2024 06:07pm

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

Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn

Columbia University says classes for rest of the year would be hybrid.

Published 24 Apr, 2024 12:45pm

First woman to head Government College University in 160 years

Prof Bashir has been serving GCU Lahore since 1996 and was previously dean of the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.

Updated 23 Apr, 2024 11:25am

Debt, climate, inflation

The Bridgetown Initiative seeks to unlock liquidity support through six key actions.

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:02am

Women can travel free of cost in Karachi’s pink buses for two months

Two new routes of women-only bus service launched

Updated 23 Apr, 2024 11:04am

Received ‘not a single complaint’ of interference so far under my watch: CJP Isa

Reiterates that no interference is acceptable in judicial affairs but if any has taken place, it was before his time or not reported to him.

Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:25pm

PPP offered PTI to form govt in Centre: Sherry Rehman

Urges opposition to make Parliament functional by properly playing its role instead of "keeping country at boiling point".

Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:44pm

Men deciding terms of Nikah put brides at a disadvantage: SC

In case of any ambiguity in Nikahnama, benefit should go to the wife, Justice Minallah holds.

Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:13am