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Pakistan

I am giving laptops to youth, not Kalashnikov, says PM Shehbaz

Premier cites 100,000 laptops will be distributed to youth across country ‘only on merit’

Updated 23 Feb, 2023 09:24pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan says tapping phones a bid to ‘pressurise judges’

Adds that the judiciary is the last hope of the nation

Updated 19 Feb, 2023 10:16am

Judiciary tells Parliament to ‘set the record straight’ on CJP Bandial’s observations

The top judge never said there was only one honest prime minister, says attorney general

Updated 13 Feb, 2023 05:19pm

Pakistan

Here is how you can apply for govt’s Rs7.5 million youth loan

PM Shehbaz Sharif asks women, transgenders, and differently-abled people to apply for schemes

Published 25 Jan, 2023 01:24pm

Pakistan

Election Commission tells Pemra to put a stop to Sindh govt ads

Electoral body says running of ads during the polling is violation of code of conduct

Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:48pm

World

Five killed, dozens wounded by suicide blast in Kabul

Blast takes place at a busy time of day on a street housing several ministries

Updated 11 Jan, 2023 11:19pm

Pakistan

Ahsan Iqbal invites Imran Khan to work for consensus electoral reforms package

Federal minister says that the country at this point needs collaboration, not conflict

Published 05 Jan, 2023 10:07pm

Pakistan

Why didn’t Imran Khan issue a ‘white paper’ on his govt’s failures, asks Marriyum

Information minister says no white paper can whiten Imran Khan's black thefts

Updated 03 Jan, 2023 08:10pm

World

UN official meets Taliban, urges reverse of NGO female worker ban

Millions of Afghans need humanitarian assistance and removing barriers is vital, says UNAMA

Published 26 Dec, 2022 03:00pm

World

Three foreign NGOs stop work in Afghanistan after Taliban ban on women staff

Ban will impact the UN's operations as it distributes aid through a vast network of NGOs

Published 25 Dec, 2022 11:56pm

World

Top UN, NGO officials to meet over Taliban ban on women staff

Meeting will discuss whether to suspend all aid work following the latest Taliban directive, say some NGO officials

Published 25 Dec, 2022 01:03pm

Pakistan

Sanaullah hints at imposing governor rule if Elahi does not take vote of confidence

Says Elahi will cease to remain the CM and governor can summon session to elect a new CM

Updated 21 Dec, 2022 11:56pm

World

Afghan women stopped from entering universities after Taliban ban

This decision will come with consequences for the Taliban, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Published 21 Dec, 2022 02:34pm

World

UN chief ‘deeply alarmed’ by Taliban university ban for women: spokesman

Urges authorities in Afghanistan to 'ensure equal access to education at all levels'

Published 21 Dec, 2022 08:48am

Pakistan

Fight for Punjab Assembly heats up

PML-N makes two-pronged strategy, PTI appears unfazed

Updated 20 Dec, 2022 05:05pm

Pakistan

Rana Sanaullah blames KP govt for not improving CTD’s performance

Alleges that Imran Khan had time “to steal watches”, but had no time to save people from terrorists

Published 19 Dec, 2022 08:21pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan slams coalition govt for not coping with terrorism, sinking economy

Says govt is only interested in NRO-2 and they are not mentioning the increasing risk of terrorism

Published 19 Dec, 2022 07:34pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt seeks another delay in LG polls

Says date announced for LG polls and Pak-New Zealand cricket series is the same

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:26pm

Pakistan

Akhter Mengal warns of parting ways with govt amid Reko Diq concerns

Says coalition govt should address BNP's reservations

Published 13 Dec, 2022 11:38pm

Pakistan

India involved in terrorist activities in Pakistan: Rana Sanaullah

Says incumbent govt will unveil India's face of terrorism

Updated 13 Dec, 2022 07:59pm

Pakistan

Afghan govt apologises for shelling in Chaman, accepts mistake: Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says Afghanistan assures that such an incident will not occur again

Published 12 Dec, 2022 10:47pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan urges military, judiciary to think about country’s sinking economy

Says the situation in Pakistan was never as bad as it is today

Published 12 Dec, 2022 08:30pm

Pakistan

SHC rejects govt appeal against MQM activists acquittal in arms recovery case

Court also rejects Rangers' request seeking increases in sentences of 13 accused

Published 12 Dec, 2022 04:23pm

Blog

‘Will they, won’t they’ continues as PTI, PDM explore backdoor talks

Induction of PTI lawmaker into Punjab cabinet makes many question PTI's assembly dissolution plans

Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:11pm

World

India’s capital blanketed in smog despite drop in stubble burning

Central govt enforces restrictions on diesel vehicles plying in the city

Published 05 Dec, 2022 06:39pm

Pakistan

US condemns attack on Pakistani embassy in Kabul, calls for probe

Ned Price wishes a quick recovery to those affected by the violence

Published 03 Dec, 2022 04:53pm

Pakistan

Allies to stand by PM Shehbaz on decision of army chief’s appointment

Imran Kahn says he is in contact with president over summary of army chief's appointment

Published 23 Nov, 2022 10:18pm

Pakistan

Ruling coalition holds ‘key consultation’ over army chief’s appointment

Zardari says the appointment of the new army chief is prerogative of PM Shehbaz

Updated 19 Nov, 2022 12:10am

Pakistan

Sindh govt to provide subsidised solar panels in flood-hit areas

An area of 1462 acres of land has been identified for solar power projects

Published 10 Nov, 2022 10:47pm

Pakistan

Sanaullah suggests to form SC bench to investigate Imran’s claims of assassination

Interior minister asks Punjab govt is working under the coalition or PTI-backed administration

Published 05 Nov, 2022 01:10am