Probe launched into murder of youth gunned down in Gulshan-i-Iqbal
Victim's family says he was gunned down despite not offering any resistance; police disagrees.
Trump says Americans could reach ‘breaking point’ if he is jailed
Does not elaborate on what he thinks might happen if that point is reached.
Afghan cargo trucks enter Pakistan on TAD for first time
"This is good news for bilateral trade,” says PAJCCI coordinator Ziaul Haq Sarhadi.
Legal action against PTI over social media activity to be mulled after FIA inquiry: information minister
Attaullah Tarar reiterates government will not negotiate with PTI because "they say one thing but do another."
North Korea vows to stop trash balloons after sending hundreds over border
Says have given the South full experience of how disgusting, labour-intensive it is to collect scattered waste paper.
Dr Helen Mary Roberts becomes first female brigadier of Pak Army from Christian community
PM congratulates the newly made brigadier, who has served in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps for 26 years.
China probe successfully lands on far side of Moon
Landing of Chang’e-6 marks the first time samples will be collected from Moon's rarely explored area, Chinese state agency reports.
India’s Modi eyes election victory, top opponent back behind bars
Heatstroke kills 33 polling staff on last voting day, says UP election chief.
T20 World Cup: Ahead of Pak-India clash, Babar stresses sticking to basics and playing ‘easy cricket’
"Naturally, there will be nerves, but we need to keep our focus, stick to the basics and play easy cricket," he says.
Aaron Jones blasts USA to debut T20 World Cup win over Canada
Jones, whose 10 sixes are the second most in a T20 World Cup inning, takes USA to 7-wicket win over Canada.
The contradiction of Zionism
Rhetoric of Zionist early European ideologues is why Zionism acts the way it does and why Palestinian resistance is inherent to it.
Changes suggested to proposed digital rights authority to streamline complaint filing process
Proposed Digital Rights Protection Authority (DRPA) to replace Peca 2016; recently notified NCCIA to also function under the new body.
Smokers’ corner: The popularity of populism
The global South has had leaders championing ultra-nationalism, xenophobia and the politicisation of religion for decades.
China’s reported latest demand regarding a large-scale operation does not seem feasible
Extremism and intolerance are thriving with state support, as the power elites are not willing to review their connection with the clergy.
Desperate Biden’s peace deal for Gaza
Even now if it can secure a ceasefire and keep a residual presence in Gaza, Hamas would not be a loser.
Editorial: ECP continues to act as if it has no interest in ensuring fairness
It has been supported wholeheartedly in implementing twisted interpretations of democratic process by some willing collaborators in the legislature.
Budget 2024-25: Pakistan’s public debt quagmire
According to SBP data for March, debt is almost three quarters of the economic output.
Year’s fourth case reported in Pakistan as new polio head named
Latest victim is a 30-month-old child hailing from Shikarpur; Muhammad Anwarul Haq appointed as polio programme head.
NAB probe into Mansehra’s wheat procurement ‘anomalies’ demanded
Mansehra LB head alleges officials manipulated process; separately, 2 granite smugglers held.
Mine owners in Khyber seek permission for controlled use of explosives
Complain about "unnecessary" security checkpoints.
Doctor among five held in KP, fake medicines seized
FIA carries out raids in multiple areas of Peshawar and Charsadda's Shabqadar tehsil; fake and unregistered medicines worth Rs77m found.
Poet Ahmed Farhad shifted to Muzaffarabad hospital for medical check-up
Taken to Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences after counsel pleads before ATC to take him there rather than CMH; hearing adjourned till Monday.
Child molester sentenced to five years in jail
Additional sessions judge gives the verdict after the prosecution proved charges against him.
Milkman shot dead during robbery in Taxila
Two armed robbers snatch cash and valuables from Mohammad Irfan at gunpoint in Galli Darian and fled.
Vietnamese ambassador’s ‘missing’ wife traced after four hours: Islamabad police
After 3 teams were formed to find her, she was found sitting in a restaurant alone and had left her mobile phone and purse at home.
Underage driver denied bail in Lahore DHA accident case
Prosecutor argues trial had started in November case that killed 6 of a family and the accused did not deserve bail at this stage.
Fires doused in Gujrat’s Pabbi forest area in last three days
Forest fire incidents have also recently occurred in Islamabad, Chakwal, Murree and some other hilly areas of the region.
Passengers protest in Lahore as train AC breaks down
After departing from Lahore to Karachi, the AC stopped working, causing massive humidity and suffocation.
Lahore ATC to start jail trial in four May 9 cases next week
Judge Khalid Arshad makes it clear that a jail trial does not mean there would be no justice.
Recounting of votes at four polling stations of Karachi’s NA-231 ordered
PTI-backed candidate Khalid Mehmood had claimed clear lead of over 5,000 votes according to Form-45.
Day of mourning observed in Paretabad as cylinder blast death toll reaches nine
Eight patients with severe burns still in critical condition in ICU at Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital in Karachi.
Sacked chairman spills the beans on corruption in ACE
Farhat Junejo’s letter to minister says he was removed because he was threat to "corrupt system"; ACE minister spokesperson rejects allegations.
Intermediate exams begin in Karachi amid paper leak
BIEK finds English Normal paper was leaked from two colleges minutes after exam began; chairman vows to catch and punish wrongdoers.
Woman among 17 hopefuls registered to replace Raisi
The Guardian Council has ruled in earlier elections that Iran’s Islamic laws prevent a woman becoming president.
Trump campaign claims raising $53m after conviction
Campaign aides boast that the verdict had galvanised his support “like never before”.
North Korea sends balloons with trash into South, again
Authorities in Seoul condemned that act as “low-class”.
Delhi’s ‘record’ 52.9° Celsius temperature was wrong by 3 degrees
"Corrective measures are now in place," says Earth sciences minister.
Activist arrested for attacking Monet painting in Paris
Incident latest in a string of protests aimed at drawing attention to global warming by defacing art.
Archer and Wood’s ‘extra edge’ excites England’s Livingstone
“Any team that has them, before you even start the game you feel like you’re one step ahead," he says about the two.
T20 World Cup: Windies aim for solid start against Papua New Guinea
Two-time T20 World Cup winning skipper Darren Sammy is back as a coach.
Inter-provincial event to help softball gain foothold in Pakistan
Many of Pakistan’s talented cricketers have found a new outlet in this fast-paced game.
Regulator allows Discos to mop up Rs47bn under quarterly tariff adjustment
Consumers will pay Rs1.90 per unit additional charge in June.
Pakistan, China sign agreement to facilitate investment in key projects
Economic minister briefs the participants on the government incentives offered to attract foreign investment, especially from China.
S&P downgrades French credit rating in blow to Macron
The American credit assessor justifies its decision to drop France’s long-term sovereign debt rating from “AA” to “AA-”.
Low prices, slow spending could bolster Fed’s faith in inflation outlook
“While American household balance sheets remain solid in our opinion, the margin for discretionary spending has been much thinner,” says economist.
More fuel outlets coming up despite oil smuggling from Iran
Ministry says an SECP-registered firm has suggested setting up of "mobile units" for fuel distribution.
Expected cut in interest rate to push dollar value
“We see the local currency at Rs295 to a dollar by December-end and interest rate at 15pc with a key assumption of political stability,” says one expert.
Mashkel marchers threaten hunger strike
Say will march to Quetta to convey difficulties faced due to closure of two crossing points at Pak-Iran border.
Nation’s duty to guard rights of minorities, says SC judge Mansoor Ali Shah
Justice Shah, law minister hope for minority communities’ representation in higher judiciary.
Faisal Kundi, Musadik Malik say PTI ‘not ready for talks’ with political forces
KP governor says talks with PTI only if it "apologises" while petroleum minister says "doors are always open in politics".
Process to post VCs kicks off in Punjab
The age limit for candidates has been set at 65 years, ruling out most of the former VCs.
Eight drown as boat sinks in Afghanistan
Authorities revise death toll reported earlier; two still missing while 16 rescued.
Israel hammers Rafah with tanks and artillery
Netanyahu insists his country would still pursue the offensive until it had reached all its aims.
US-sanctioned ex-officer among Iranian candidates to replace Raisi
Iran says most US sanctions are prompted by baseless accusations.
South Africa election ends 3 decades of ANC dominance
“We have achieved our mission [...] We want to humble the ANC,” says Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema.
FIA summons PTI’s top officials on Imran’s ‘misuse of X’
Issues notices to PTI leader Barrister Gohar Khan and Omar Ayub and party spokesperson Raoof Hasan for Wednesday.
SC says apprehensions of political misuse dictated decision not to live-stream NAB amendments case
Says apprehensions about hearings being used for "political purposes and point scoring" proved correct when Imran Khan detoured in speech.
Kehlani releases pro-Palestine song ‘Next 2 U’, highlighting role of artists during revolutions
The artist repurposed a love song from their upcoming album for the cause.
Michelle Obama’s mother Marian Robinson dies at 86
Former first lady describes Robinson as "her rock".
TV exit poll summary projects victory for Indian PM Modi in general election
“There’s a sense of pride with everything he does, and that’s why people vote for him,” says one voter.
