The din refuses to die down
The widespread rigging allegations that have swirled around the February 8 election ever since it was held have refused to die down. This has...
Misuse of scholarships
Scholarships at the university level are aimed at providing opportunities to talented and deserving students for pursuing higher education without facing financial issues. Unfortunately,...
Matter of priorities
An active investment in the various domains of science and technology, in line with religious instructions on seeking knowledge, as well as the traditions...
Frozen crossroads
The recent closure of the Torkham border, a vital artery of trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan, has dealt a crippling blow to the economies...
‘Arms, Liquor Recovery Case’: DSJ nullifies trial court’s verdict declaring Gandapur as fugitive
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court on Thursday annulled the trial court’s verdict, declaring the PTI stalwart and ‘the-incumbent’ KP Chief Minister Ali Amin...
IHC reserves verdict on Asad Toor’s plea against arrest by FIA
Justice Aamer Farooq rues flaws in FIR, notice sent to journalist in case of 'social media campaign' against judiciary
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court...
MQM to support Zardari in presidential election: Kundi
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi has claimed that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) would support Asif Ali Zardari in the presidential...
Washington to welcome productive, peaceful talks on Kashmir between India, Pakistan
Washington would welcome "productive and peaceful talks" between India and Pakistan on Kashmir, but the pace, scope, and character of any dialogue is a...
China calls war in Gaza ‘a disgrace to civilisation’
GAZA/ PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the...
Pakistan urges UNSC to ask Taliban to cut ties with TTP
UNITED NATIONS: A top Pakistani diplomat has called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to join Pakistan in demanding that the Taliban authorities terminate...
TTP operatives arrested from Karachi’s Kemari
KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in a joint search operation on Thursday arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operatives from Karachi.
As per...
ECP decision on SIC reserved seats unjustified, says PILDAT
ISLAMABAD: PILDAT said that the election commission’s decision to deny reserved seats to Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) unjustified.
Head of Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development...
Govt fixes Rs135,179 as minimum Zakat Nisab
ISLAMABAD: The government in continuation of its efforts to facilitate Zakat collection and distribution in accordance with Islamic principles has announced the Nisab-i-Zakat for...
Two Sessions 2024 to push China towards technological innovation, digital economy
BEIJING: This year, China is hosting its Two Sessions with a renewed sense of purpose and determination, aiming to embrace the winds of change.
These...
OIC voices concern over deteriorating human rights situation in IIOJK
GENEVA: Pakistan, speaking for the Islamic countries, has underscored the need for investigating Israeli war crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the...