Afghan outreach

Islamabad should stress stronger counterterrorism measures, yet also engage the Taliban high command in Kandahar as well as politicians in Kabul.

Updated 11 Jan, 2025 09:02am

Indian MP joins Musk’s bandwagon of provocation against Pakistanis

Labour MP Naz Shah underscores broader implications of such rhetoric, points to risks of violence fuelled by divisive narratives.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 07:59am

Cartoon: 9 January, 2025

Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:21am

PIA flight departs from Islamabad for Paris, ending 4-year EU ban

Becomes the only carrier to offer a direct route to and from the European Union; PM congratulates nation on flight's successful departure.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:22pm

5 terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan operation

Jirga sets 24-hour deadline for release of kidnapped PAEC contractors.

Updated 11 Jan, 2025 11:27am

A six-million-dollar banana?

Was it the seemingly banal, but rather innovative, idea of duct-taping a banana that conferred such tremendous value upon it?

Updated 11 Jan, 2025 09:32am

Donald Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration

US president-elect brands trial a "political witch hunt".

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:21pm

Imam and Sajid in, Abbas and Naseem among those rested as Pakistan name squad for West Indies Tests

Injured Saim Ayub and out-of-form Abdullah Shafique also left out; first Test begins January 17.

Published 11 Jan, 2025 05:27pm

Khuzdar rampage

Authorities must explain how terrorists were able to commandeer the area for eight hours.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:39am

Economy seen growing at 3.4pc in FY25

UN says IMF programme is helping Pakistan address structural challenges.

Updated 11 Jan, 2025 09:38am

Remittances see ‘record increase’ in December with $3.1bn inflows

PM Shehbaz says the increase reflects "strong commitment of the overseas Pakistanis for playing their role in [the] development of the country".

Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:42pm

New underpass to link Murree Road with Srinagar Highway

CDA chief says proposed underpass should be integrated with Serena Chowk Interchange project for enhanced connectivity.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:30am

Parched Sindh

Sindh’s potential to enhance agriculture productivity is untapped.

Updated 11 Jan, 2025 08:27pm

Convicted felon in name only, a surreal finish to Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial

What once had the potential to be one of the more dramatic sentencings in modern United States history ended with a tone of banality.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:19pm

Fragile recovery

STATE Bank Governor Jameel Ahmed appears to be quite optimistic over recent economic gains. That is not unusual;...

Published 11 Jan, 2025 06:54am

As LA burns, criticisms and questions about response arise

President-elect Donald Trump has blamed the lack of water on environmentalists' efforts to protect the smelt; fires have so far destroyed around 10,000 buildings.

Published 11 Jan, 2025 06:29pm

PTI ‘ready to extend deadline’ for talks with govt

Shibli Faraz says talks could go beyond Jan 31.

Updated 11 Jan, 2025 09:41am

E-governance

Wishing for a viable e-governance system seems like a pipe dream when stable internet connectivity is not guaranteed.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:06am

Senate panel mulls bar on civil servants’ dual nationality

Senator Saadia Abbasi argues citizens in UK, US can possess dual nationality.

Updated 11 Jan, 2025 01:11pm

Destination Europe

THE country’s aviation authorities can rest a little easy. After a four-year banishment from European skies,...

Published 11 Jan, 2025 06:54am