Pakistan’s first Remote Sensing Satellite (RSS), the PRSS-1, and the country’s Technology Evaluation Satellite (TES), PakTES-1A, were made operational. PRSS-1’s control was transferred successfully to Pakistan’s ground control stations, according to a statement issued…
National
Sattar, others appeal to CJP, COAS to take notice of rigging
Say ready to produce evidence, witnesses Allege disappearance of POs on election night Claim that rigging was targetted to favour PTI KARACHI: Leaders of Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Dr Farooq Sattar and…
Columns
Crude weaponry
‘Oil is always the answer’ Not that oil is ever not smack at the centre of global politics, but three recent developments serve as a crude reminder of the underground puppeteer’s clout.…
Editorials
On spicing up probes
Expanding the accountability net “Maybe the members of ISI and MI were included in the Panama Papers leaks case to spice up the probe,” Chief Justice Saqib Nisar remarked, rather curiously, during…
Business
Hardcore hedge fund bulls say Iran sanctions may see oil at $150
LONDON: Clouds are gathering over the outlook for the oil market, as trade tensions and rising crude supply threaten to swamp demand growth, but some of the world’s most prominent energy investors are convinced the price will return to record...
Foreign
Israel to reopen Gaza goods crossing today if calm maintained
JERUSALEM: Israel will reopen its only goods crossing with the Gaza Strip on today (Wednesday) if calm is maintained, after having prevented most deliveries since July 9 over border tensions, the defence…
Featured
Media Watch: Damn the dams
There is something alluring about dams that is quite firmly affixed on our national imagination. I learnt at school that Tarbela was the largest earth-filled dam in the world much, much before…
Sports
Asian Games: Vietnam beat Pakistan by 3-0 in football
JAKARTA: Vietnam beat Pakistan in its first match of Asian Games, underway in Jakarta. According to media reports, green shirts were defeated by a clear margin of 3-0 in the opener. Pakistan football…
Lahore
Lahoris celebrate 71 years of country’s independence
–Citizens irked amid gridlocks on major roads –Biking daredevils spell misery for commuters LAHORE: Citizens across the provincial capital on Tuesday observed the country’s 72nd Independence Day with traditional fervour. The celebrations that…
Karachi
Karachi declared least liveable city by Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has listed Karachi as one of the least liveable cities in the world. The EIU ranked Karachi 137th out of a total of 140 cities. The unit…
Islamabad
Twin cities celebrate 71st Independence Day with spirit, love for country
All main roads, streets and parks decorated with national flags Ali Zafar urges nation to pledge contributing in progress, prosperity ISLAMABAD: Citizens of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday celebrated 71st…
Arts / Entertainment
Junoon gives their classic ‘Khudi’ a new look
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their immensely popular Azaadi album, three of Junoon’s former members namely Ali Azmat, Brian O’ Connell and Salman Ahmad, have come together for a new video…