Fawad Khan among 6 named in FIR for 'refusing anti-polio drops to child'; actor issues denial
Statement by actor warns of legal action "should the FIR not be cancelled".
Updated 26 Mar, 2019 09:41pm
Multan Sultans' bowling disappoints as Quetta Gladiators win PSL clash by 8 wickets
The side cruised to victory with a power show by Rossouw and Watson who posted 67 (not out) and 61 runs respectively.
Updated 21 Feb, 2019 01:29am
India's demand for acquittal, release, and return of Jadhav 'childish', says Chaudhry
Says Modi should run for elections based on his performance instead of taking an anti-Pakistan stance.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 07:18pm
Burberry apologizes for hoodie with noose knot
Marco Gobbetti, the brand’s CEO, said in a statement Tuesday that Burberry is “deeply sorry for the distress”
Published 20 Feb, 2019 07:00pm
Two high profile suspects, believed to be involved in Sehwan blast, held in Karachi
DIG East Amir Farooqi discloses that the held suspects had joined the global militant Islamic State group.
Updated 21 Feb, 2019 01:30am
People who pay the most tax are true VIPs of Pakistan, says PM Khan
Imran Khan says taxpayers' money is "not for our personal indulgence"; hopes to raise tax revenue to Rs8 trillion.
Updated 21 Feb, 2019 01:44am
Pakistani artist Naiza Khan will showcase at the Venice Biennale
Her exhibition will explore contemporary life on Manora Island.
Updated 21 Feb, 2019 02:20pm
Court orders Indian tycoon Anil Ambani to pay debt or go to jail
The dispute started when Ericsson sought to recoup Indian Rs16 billion from Reliance Communications.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 04:48pm
Sarfaraz Ahmed praised as UAE-based coach gets 10-year ban
The ICC praises Sarfraz for his "true leadership" in reporting the approach by his compatriot.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 04:10pm
Pakistani prisoner beaten to death inside India's Jaipur Central Jail: reports
Three convicts are believed to have murdered the Pakistani inmate, say Indian publications.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 07:05pm
Salman Butt hopes for national comeback through PSL
“I really hope that if I can come good and help the team win then definitely the other things will work out."
Published 20 Feb, 2019 03:44pm
The Jonas Brothers are reuniting after 6 years apart
2019 is finally looking up because this comeback reportedly includes new music AND a documentary!
Published 20 Feb, 2019 03:00pm
Shelved film Project Ghazi is finally hitting screens (again) and has a trailer to prove it
Let's hope this time around it's the final version of the film!
Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:57pm
Venezuela 'on alert', suspends links with Curacao to block aid
Opposition leader Juan Guaido vows to bring aid in from various points “one way or another”.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:45pm
Samsung poised to unveil new phones in bid to revive sales
New models expected in San Francisco will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Samsung's first smartphone.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:44pm
Eighth MP jumps ship in crisis for UK Labour
Joan Ryan claims Jeremy Corbyn "introduced or allowed" anti-Semitism in Labour party and was pushing for "hard Brexit".
Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:30pm
National Assembly to debate finance bill as session begins today
Government had presented the bill on Jan 23 and then the speaker had prorogued the session without any debate on it.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:22pm
Statue of US sailor kissing nurse vandalised with '#MeToo'
Authorities believe statue was vandalised on Monday, a day after the death of the sailor in the iconic photo.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 04:53pm
Democrats warn Trump may rush nuclear transfer to Saudis
Claim that “strong commercial interests have been pressing aggressively” to transfer sensitive technology to KSA.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 04:52pm
Kashmiri leaders warn Delhi against aggressive policies promoting violence
Indian govt's oppression of Kashmiris main reason behind youths taking up arms against occupation forces: JRL leaders.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 04:52pm
Supreme Court lashes out against ACE, Punjab chief secretary for 'ignoring court orders'
Directs Anti Corruption Establishment to retrieve cases filed against Lahore Development Authority DG and city mayor.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 01:27pm
NAB arrests Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani
Bureau secures transit remand of Durrani who faces assets-beyond-means inquiry; Bilawal slams arrest.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 11:44pm
'This is your culture, you must protect it': Italian Prof Piacentini on Bhambhore
Prof Piacentini shed light on the importance of archaeology in the world today.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 12:48pm
'It would be wonderful if Pakistan, India get along': Trump on Pulwama attack
Chinese FO also hopes that the two neighbours can "exercise restraint to maintain hard-won regional peace".
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 07:23pm
'Terrorism a common concern; Riyadh ready to share intelligence with New Delhi': MBS in India
Modi ─ without naming Pakistan ─ says both leaders agree on need to pressure countries supporting any type of terrorism.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 03:07pm
What to expect from the Lahore Literary Festival 2019
The three-day fest will see Ayesha Jalal, Iqra Aziz, and Mohsin Hamid in attendance
Published 20 Feb, 2019 10:47am
Given Pakistan's current geopolitical challenges, there is a greater need for balanced foreign relations
Pakistan’s response to India’s war hysteria has indeed been a measured one.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 10:30am
Editorial: It would be wise for Delhi to take up PM Khan's bold offer to engage on cross-border militancy
At this critical juncture, there are important points for both the Pakistani and Indian leadership to consider.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 09:38am
US's attempts to bring about a regime change in foreign countries are bound to be disastrous
The current masterminds of US foreign policy are bent upon regime change.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 09:30am
Muneeb Butt and Ayeza Khan will star in upcoming drama Hum Ke Thehre Ajnabi
The drama, titled after the ghazal by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, will be a love story.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 09:05am
No change in India-Pakistan World Cup match, says Richardson
Senior BCCI officials say not playing Pakistan in World Cup is a "long shot" as of now.
Updated 03 Apr, 2019 11:24am
PSL is our identity, says Afridi
The Multan Sultans representative urges fans to come out in big numbers to watch PSL matches.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:58am
Ronaldo back in Madrid to tackle Atletico
The former Real forward has scored 22 goals in 31 matches against Atletico.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:56am
Gladiators eye Sultans’ scalp at start of Sharjah leg
The Sarfraz Ahmed-led Gladiators — twice runners-up in three PSL editions — are looking in no mood to relent.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:55am
Production orders for Aleem, Salman issued
Speaker has issued production orders under Rules of Procedure of the Punjab Assembly.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:52am
LDA officers stay away from offices ‘fearing ACE action’
Two FIRs have been registered by ACE regarding alleged corruption in different projects.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:47am
Govt to provide Nawaz with medical care of his choice: Basharat
Punjab Law Minister Basharat Raja says former PM will not be taken to private hospital due to security concerns.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:57am
Sahiwal killings: judge asks public to share evidence
Judicial Inquiry Officer, Senior Civil Judge Shakeel Ahmed Goraya, has issued a public notice.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:55am
Lahore police torture eight-year-old boy in custody
Alleged third-degree torture of eight-year-old by Raiwind police gives lie to tall claims of reforming the police force.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:28am
Nasir Jamshed's spot-fixing trial date set for Sept 6
Former Test cricketer Nasir and two others accused of conspiring to offer financial advantages to PSL players.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 11:00am
Judicial officers promoted for courts in tribal districts
These courts will work in neighbouring districts for the time being.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:01am
NAB team briefs chairman on Dr Samad’s arrest
Bureau's statement says NAB chief was briefed about grounds for Dr Abdul Samad's arrest.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:07am
Tribal districts to get prisons, prosecution directorates, public safety bodies
Home dept says Rs794m immediately required for the purpose.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:11am
Share of temporary work affects 70-80pc wage, salaried workers: ILO report
Being in wage or salaried employment is not a guarantee of good working conditions.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:07am
48pc of fifth graders in rural districts cannot read a sentence in English: report
Aser report also shows encouraging trends in enrolment, access and quality of education.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:14am
Rao Anwar, others’ indictment in Naqeeb case set for March 5
Then SSP Malir, then DSP and 13 detained, 7 absconding subordinates were booked for killing 4 men in an encounter.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:56am
More research needed to uncover secrets of Bhambhore, says Italian expert
‘This is your culture and you must get to know more about it and protect it.’
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:57am
The protest by party MPAs ends peacefully after Sindh govt agrees to form district bodies.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:50am
New map of universe shows 300,000 more galaxies
The known universe just got a lot bigger.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:55am
Venezuelan army urged to back Guaido
US president urges army to accept Juan Guaido's amnesty offer or "lose everything".
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:51am
Militants, civilians quit IS holdout in east Syria
Militant IS group has been expelled from all territory it held except for a patch of Baghouz village.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:45am
80 graves vandalised at French Jewish cemetery
Photos show Nazi symbols in blue paint on the damaged graves.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 11:00am
ADB to step up food security plan
Evaluation document released by ADB says refinement of operational plan is underway as a broader corporate initiative.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:37am
Rs806m development projects approved
CDWP refers another two projects amounting to Rs7404.6m to ECC.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 08:25am
Belarus keen to produce farm machinery in Pakistan
Deputy minister says Belarus needs support to find new partners for production of Belarusian tractors.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 08:28am
FPCCI sees more joint ventures with Saudi investors
High-ups welcome bilateral arrangements with the private sector of Saudi Arabia.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 08:19am
SME financing reaches record Rs500bn
SBP report highlights that SME finance increased up to 14pc to Rs513bn compared to Rs450bn in 2017.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:31am
ECC orders uninterrupted urea supply
Task force formed on manpower export.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:35am
Three members of Levies Force injured in blast
Three members of the force were travelling on a motorbike that hit a landmine in Shamsar area of Dera Bugti.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:41am
Four ex-officials arrested in Gwadar land scam
Initial inquiry reveals that some other officials of revenue department were also involved in this scam.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:15am
UN offers help in defusing Pakistan-India tensions
Antonio Guterres urges both countries to "exercise maximum restraint".
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 07:56am
Abbasi records statement in LNG import scam
NAB authorities say Shahid Khaqan Abbasi remained in the bureau’s Rawalpindi regional headquarters for over two hours.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 08:52am
Japan to provide Pakistan $10.6m grant for fight against malnutrition
Assistance will also help improve livelihood and increase resilience to natural disasters in KP, Sindh and Balochistan.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:50am
LDA chief gets bail in housing scam case
IHC orders Amna Imran Khan to appear before courts in two separate cases.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:26am
ECP members from Balochistan, Sindh: PM yet to start consultation with opposition leader
Sindh, Balochistan seats fell vacant following retirement of two members on Jan 26.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:23am
NA to debate finance bill as session begins today
Opposition plans to give treasury bench a hard time on placement of Shahbaz's name on ECL, Pak-India ties and MBS visit.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:26am
Chinese firm rejects corruption charge in CPEC project
Murad Saeed claims funds for Sukkur-Multan motorway, on which a Chinese company worked with PML-N govt, were mismanaged.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:34am
SC rejects review petitions in fake bank accounts case
Asif Zardari and other petitioners objected to referring of JIT report, evidence to NAB.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:29am
Shahbaz’s name put on no-fly list
Sources say a summary has been moved for placement of Shahbaz Sharif's name on ECL.
Updated 20 Feb, 2019 07:48am
Nawaz Sharif: His crime and punishment
He is Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the only Pakistani to be elected prime minister thrice
Updated 25 Feb, 2019 09:36am
Police kill man who injured three in Marseille knife attack
They had opened fire on the assailant when he threatened them with a weapon after having wounded three pedestrians.
Published 20 Feb, 2019 12:18am
PPP questions extent of SC's suo motu powers after review petitions in fake accounts case dismissed
Both Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto to hold press conferences tomorrow in Islamabad and London respectively.
Updated 08 Apr, 2019 02:03pm
