Field Marshal Munir reaffirms Pakistan Army and the PLA are true brothers-in-arms Extends warm welcome to Chinese guests, congratulates PLA on its 98th founding anniversary Describes bond between the two nations as unique,...

‘Sorrowful Day for Democracy’: Barrister Gohar says to challenge ATC verdict

PTI chief says a decision on whether to boycott assemblies or launch movement will be made soon Our mandate stolen, our leader imprisoned,...

Tarar hails Faisalabad ATC verdicts in May 9 cases as ‘historic precedent’

Information Minister says ‘sinister motives’ behind the May 9 riots exposed and defeated Says country now on a path of unity and progress,...

Pakistan, Egypt vow to expand military-to-military relationship

CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza visited Egypt for the 3rd round of Defence and Security Talks Egyptian dignitaries laud the professionalism and sacrifices...

Punishing the PTI for 9 May

The sentencing of 1108 individuals convicted of arson and rioting by a Faisalabad Anti-terrorist Court adds to the woes of the PTI, for those convicted includes members of both...

US trade deal

The negotiations went almost down to the wire. The USA’s new tariffs were due to come into effect on August 1, after having been paused by President Donald Trump...

Trade deal opens new pathways

In the dense thickets of global diplomacy where trade wars and strategic alignments increasingly shape bilateral relationships, the recently finalized US-Pakistan trade deal announced on July 31, emerges as...

Trillions robbed each year

While millions of hardworking Pakistanis surrender a significant portion of their meagre incomes to a punitive and imbalanced tax regime, the nation is haemorrhaging wealth at a scale that...

The evolving challenge of terrorism

Terrorism has cast a long and troubling shadow over Pakistan, a menace that began to manifest with macabre intensity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This period was...

Trying to stay friends

AT PENPOINT Among the most potent symbols of how Pakistan’s profile has changed to the rest of the world since the clash with India over Pehelgam, have been the visit...

White Lies

WhiteLies: Run an ulti ginti

Run an ulti ginti on your front pages, the federal government’s information apparatus has requested the newspapers, on the deadline given to “illegal”...

White Lies: Dollar’s set to come down

The dollar’s going to come down to 260 rupees, says a proud commerce and industries minister. The irony: the minister, who happens to head the...

White Lies: The Lordships on their turf

A petitioner wants five Justices to be sacked, one of them, the new CJP. Amongst the litany of complaints are the allegations of unaccountable...