Iran President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter ‘crashes upon landing’ in Varzaqan region: state media Search and rescue efforts underway but no news yet on his condition; local media says FM Amir-Abdollahian also onboard. Updated 19 May, 2024 09:55pm
Live Nasser hospital in Gaza reopens amid the chaos of bombardment Biden says working for "durable peace" in the Middle East. Updated 19 May, 2024 08:38pm
Fresh floods kill 66 in northern Afghanistan Taliban officials warn the tolls would go up in regions impacted by flooding. Published 19 May, 2024 08:32pm
Punjab hospitals told to implement SOPs ahead of expected rise in temperature Health dept directs to establish heatwave counters at tertiary care hospitals as well as DHQs and THQs. Published 19 May, 2024 04:14pm
Usyk heavyweight glory hailed as ‘Ukrainian victory’ The Ukrainian is the first undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion in 25 years. Published 19 May, 2024 09:59pm
Counting underway as polling ends for by-election in Multan’s NA-148 Main contest expected between PPP's Ali Qasim Gilani and PTI-backed Barrister Taimur Malik. Updated 19 May, 2024 05:14pm
540 students to return from Kyrgyzstan today via special flights, says Dar Says no Pakistani killed in violence, around four to five injured; Shehbaz says students should be brought back on priority basis. Updated 19 May, 2024 04:19pm
Saudi king has ‘high temperature’, will undergo tests: statement “The treating medical team decided to conduct some tests to diagnose the health condition and to ensure his health," Royal Court says. Published 19 May, 2024 03:06pm
Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet for talks According to Saudi state media, the crown prince and the US official discussed "semi-final" version of strategic agreements between the two countries. Published 19 May, 2024 12:44pm
Trade with India suspended due to heavy duties, says Dar In written reply to NA, deputy PM says "onus now on Delhi" to create environment conducive to dialogue. Updated 19 May, 2024 08:07am
Kids YouTube star Ms Rachel ‘bullied’ after launching fundraiser for children in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine
Servis Tyres commits to further Rs30bn investment to boost exports in Pakistan Brand to increase exports to $100m in 2025 as its chairman and CEO meet PM Shehbaz.
1 Special flight with 1st batch of Pakistani students from Bishkek lands at Lahore airport FM Dar, Amir Muqam leave for Bishkek today; FO hands Kyrgyz envoy demarche. Pakistan , Updated 19 May, 2024 07:29am
2 Toronto-bound plane heads back to Karachi after four hours in air A technical fault was noticed by the captain of PIA flight PK-781 while flying over Russia. Pakistan , Updated 18 May, 2024 08:21am
3 Pyramids were built along long-lost Nile branch: scientists The existence of the river explains why the 31 pyramids were built in a chain along a now inhospitable desert strip. World , Published 17 May, 2024 08:29am
5 Amid heatwave alert, Punjab govt shortens timings of public, private schools for May Schools will operate from 7am to 11:30am from Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays, and from 7am to 10am on Fridays. Pakistan , Published 17 May, 2024 05:52pm
How not to win a Pulitzer Most Western media will have you believe the Palestine issue cropped up on Oct 7, and not with the Nakba. Abbas Nasir
Border clashes THE Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier has witnessed another series of flare-ups, this time in the Kurram tribal district...
Penalising the dutiful DOES the government feel no remorse in burdening honest citizens with the cost of its own ineptitude? With the ...
Students in Kyrgyzstan The govt ought to take a direct approach comprising convincing communication with the students and Kyrgyz authorities.
Saga of reserved seats The question of reserved seats will require interpretation of the Constitution and Elections Act, 2017.
Innovation for agriculture Out-of-the-box solutions provide hope amidst the myriad challenges faced by the farm sector.
Kids YouTube star Ms Rachel ‘bullied’ after launching fundraiser for children in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine Images Staff Published 18 May, 2024 01:47pm
Seven Pakistanis featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list Filmmaker Bushra Sultan is the only Pakistani featured in the Arts category. Images Staff Published 18 May, 2024 12:21pm
Going Loco for Local: Make your K-drama dreams come true with Danny’s kimchi It's crunchy, spicy and most importantly good for your gut! Mashael Shah Published 17 May, 2024 01:54pm
Planting hope — an artist’s upside-down solution to Karachi’s air pollution Hawwa Fazal Published 16 May, 2024 11:15am
Can Pakistan’s judiciary be truly independent? Only through a holistic approach can we ensure that justice not only prevails but is seen to prevail. Azwar Shakeel Published 13 May, 2024 11:00am
2024 Elections: What’s at stake for India’s minorities? Could a third term under Narendra Modi see the formalising of second-class status for minorities and the destruction of the country’s ancient composite culture? Sajjad Hassan Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:42am
Pakistan to unveil indigenous biometric solutions in Cape Town Iftikhar A. Khan Updated 19 May, 2024 08:15am
Punjab CM Maryam lays foundation of IT City Reveals official logo of Nawaz Sharif IT City as MoU signed between CBD and 15 companies. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 19 May, 2024 01:01pm
Elon Musk confirms Twitter has become X.com “All core systems are now on X.com,” the platform owner says. AFP Published 17 May, 2024 03:14pm
ECHOES OF ANOTHER STUDENT MOVEMENT When the protests against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza broke out across US campuses, a friend suggested that ... Hasan Zaidi Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
CLIMATE CHANGE: THE CLIMATE MIGRANTS While the 2022 floods caused mayhem nationwide, such climate-induced calamities are happening more frequently in Pakistan’s Umar Bacha Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
THE GRAPEVINE Mishi Khan ain’t happy with singer Abrarul Haq for mentioning that, more than a decade ago, he had received PYT Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
PRIME TIME: THE DEATH OF REALITY TV? With reality TV in the UK almost dead, The Traitors offers a last glimmer of hope Jamie Medhurst Published 19 May, 2024 07:38am
