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Fawad Khan among 6 named in FIR for 'refusing anti-polio drops to child'; actor issues denial Multan Sultans' bowling disappoints as Quetta Gladiators win PSL clash by 8 wickets India's demand for acquittal, release, and return of Jadhav 'childish', says Chaudhry Burberry apologizes for hoodie with noose knot Two high profile suspects, believed to be involved in Sehwan blast, held in Karachi People who pay the most tax are true VIPs of Pakistan, says PM Khan Pakistani artist Naiza Khan will showcase at the Venice Biennale Court orders Indian tycoon Anil Ambani to pay debt or go to jail Sarfaraz Ahmed praised as UAE-based coach gets 10-year ban Pakistani prisoner beaten to death inside India's Jaipur Central Jail: reports Salman Butt hopes for national comeback through PSL The Jonas Brothers are reuniting after 6 years apart Shelved film Project Ghazi is finally hitting screens (again) and has a trailer to prove it Venezuela 'on alert', suspends links with Curacao to block aid Samsung poised to unveil new phones in bid to revive sales Eighth MP jumps ship in crisis for UK Labour National Assembly to debate finance bill as session begins today Statue of US sailor kissing nurse vandalised with '#MeToo' Democrats warn Trump may rush nuclear transfer to Saudis Kashmiri leaders warn Delhi against aggressive policies promoting violence Supreme Court lashes out against ACE, Punjab chief secretary for 'ignoring court orders' NAB arrests Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani 'This is your culture, you must protect it': Italian Prof Piacentini on Bhambhore 'It would be wonderful if Pakistan, India get along': Trump on Pulwama attack 'Terrorism a common concern; Riyadh ready to share intelligence with New Delhi': MBS in India What to expect from the Lahore Literary Festival 2019 Given Pakistan's current geopolitical challenges, there is a greater need for balanced foreign relations Editorial: It would be wise for Delhi to take up PM Khan's bold offer to engage on cross-border militancy US's attempts to bring about a regime change in foreign countries are bound to be disastrous Muneeb Butt and Ayeza Khan will star in upcoming drama Hum Ke Thehre Ajnabi No change in India-Pakistan World Cup match, says Richardson PSL is our identity, says Afridi Ronaldo back in Madrid to tackle Atletico Gladiators eye Sultans’ scalp at start of Sharjah leg Production orders for Aleem, Salman issued LDA officers stay away from offices ‘fearing ACE action’ Govt to provide Nawaz with medical care of his choice: Basharat Sahiwal killings: judge asks public to share evidence Lahore police torture eight-year-old boy in custody Nasir Jamshed's spot-fixing trial date set for Sept 6 Judicial officers promoted for courts in tribal districts NAB team briefs chairman on Dr Samad’s arrest Tribal districts to get prisons, prosecution directorates, public safety bodies Share of temporary work affects 70-80pc wage, salaried workers: ILO report 48pc of fifth graders in rural districts cannot read a sentence in English: report Rao Anwar, others’ indictment in Naqeeb case set for March 5 More research needed to uncover secrets of Bhambhore, says Italian expert New map of universe shows 300,000 more galaxies Venezuelan army urged to back Guaido Militants, civilians quit IS holdout in east Syria 80 graves vandalised at French Jewish cemetery ADB to step up food security plan Rs806m development projects approved Belarus keen to produce farm machinery in Pakistan FPCCI sees more joint ventures with Saudi investors SME financing reaches record Rs500bn ECC orders uninterrupted urea supply Three members of Levies Force injured in blast Four ex-officials arrested in Gwadar land scam UN offers help in defusing Pakistan-India tensions Abbasi records statement in LNG import scam Japan to provide Pakistan $10.6m grant for fight against malnutrition LDA chief gets bail in housing scam case ECP members from Balochistan, Sindh: PM yet to start consultation with opposition leader NA to debate finance bill as session begins today Chinese firm rejects corruption charge in CPEC project SC rejects review petitions in fake bank accounts case Shahbaz’s name put on no-fly list Nawaz Sharif: His crime and punishment Police kill man who injured three in Marseille knife attack PPP questions extent of SC's suo motu powers after review petitions in fake accounts case dismissed
Pakistan

Fawad Khan among 6 named in FIR for 'refusing anti-polio drops to child'; actor issues denial

Statement by actor warns of legal action "should the FIR not be cancelled".

Updated 26 Mar, 2019 09:41pm

Sport

Multan Sultans' bowling disappoints as Quetta Gladiators win PSL clash by 8 wickets

The side cruised to victory with a power show by Rossouw and Watson who posted 67 (not out) and 61 runs respectively.

Updated 21 Feb, 2019 01:29am

Pakistan

India's demand for acquittal, release, and return of Jadhav 'childish', says Chaudhry

Says Modi should run for elections based on his performance instead of taking an anti-Pakistan stance.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 07:18pm

World

Burberry apologizes for hoodie with noose knot

Marco Gobbetti, the brand’s CEO, said in a statement Tuesday that Burberry is “deeply sorry for the distress”

Published 20 Feb, 2019 07:00pm

Pakistan

Two high profile suspects, believed to be involved in Sehwan blast, held in Karachi

DIG East Amir Farooqi discloses that the held suspects had joined the global militant Islamic State group.

Updated 21 Feb, 2019 01:30am

Pakistan

People who pay the most tax are true VIPs of Pakistan, says PM Khan

Imran Khan says taxpayers' money is "not for our personal indulgence"; hopes to raise tax revenue to Rs8 trillion.

Updated 21 Feb, 2019 01:44am

Pakistan

Pakistani artist Naiza Khan will showcase at the Venice Biennale

Her exhibition will explore contemporary life on Manora Island.

Updated 21 Feb, 2019 02:20pm

World

Court orders Indian tycoon Anil Ambani to pay debt or go to jail

The dispute started when Ericsson sought to recoup Indian Rs16 billion from Reliance Communications.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 04:48pm

Sport

Sarfaraz Ahmed praised as UAE-based coach gets 10-year ban

The ICC praises Sarfraz for his "true leadership" in reporting the approach by his compatriot.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 04:10pm

World

Pakistani prisoner beaten to death inside India's Jaipur Central Jail: reports

Three convicts are believed to have murdered the Pakistani inmate, say Indian publications.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 07:05pm

Sport

Salman Butt hopes for national comeback through PSL

“I really hope that if I can come good and help the team win then definitely the other things will work out."

Published 20 Feb, 2019 03:44pm

World

The Jonas Brothers are reuniting after 6 years apart

2019 is finally looking up because this comeback reportedly includes new music AND a documentary!

Published 20 Feb, 2019 03:00pm

Pakistan

Shelved film Project Ghazi is finally hitting screens (again) and has a trailer to prove it

Let's hope this time around it's the final version of the film!

Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:57pm

World

Venezuela 'on alert', suspends links with Curacao to block aid

Opposition leader Juan Guaido vows to bring aid in from various points “one way or another”.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:45pm

Business

Samsung poised to unveil new phones in bid to revive sales

New models expected in San Francisco will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Samsung's first smartphone.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:44pm

World

Eighth MP jumps ship in crisis for UK Labour

Joan Ryan claims Jeremy Corbyn "introduced or allowed" anti-Semitism in Labour party and was pushing for "hard Brexit".

Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:30pm

Pakistan

National Assembly to debate finance bill as session begins today

Government had presented the bill on Jan 23 and then the speaker had prorogued the session without any debate on it.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 02:22pm

World

Statue of US sailor kissing nurse vandalised with '#MeToo'

World

Democrats warn Trump may rush nuclear transfer to Saudis

Claim that “strong commercial interests have been pressing aggressively” to transfer sensitive technology to KSA.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 04:52pm

World

Kashmiri leaders warn Delhi against aggressive policies promoting violence

Indian govt's oppression of Kashmiris main reason behind youths taking up arms against occupation forces: JRL leaders.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 04:52pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court lashes out against ACE, Punjab chief secretary for 'ignoring court orders'

Directs Anti Corruption Establishment to retrieve cases filed against Lahore Development Authority DG and city mayor.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 01:27pm

Pakistan

NAB arrests Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani

Bureau secures transit remand of Durrani who faces assets-beyond-means inquiry; Bilawal slams arrest.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 11:44pm

Pakistan

'This is your culture, you must protect it': Italian Prof Piacentini on Bhambhore

Prof Piacentini shed light on the importance of archaeology in the world today.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 12:48pm

World

'It would be wonderful if Pakistan, India get along': Trump on Pulwama attack

Chinese FO also hopes that the two neighbours can "exercise restraint to maintain hard-won regional peace".

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 07:23pm

World

'Terrorism a common concern; Riyadh ready to share intelligence with New Delhi': MBS in India

Modi ─ without naming Pakistan ─ says both leaders agree on need to pressure countries supporting any type of terrorism.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 03:07pm

Pakistan

What to expect from the Lahore Literary Festival 2019

The three-day fest will see Ayesha Jalal, Iqra Aziz, and Mohsin Hamid in attendance

Published 20 Feb, 2019 10:47am

Pakistan

Given Pakistan's current geopolitical challenges, there is a greater need for balanced foreign relations

Pakistan’s response to India’s war hysteria has indeed been a measured one.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 10:30am

Pakistan

Editorial: It would be wise for Delhi to take up PM Khan's bold offer to engage on cross-border militancy

At this critical juncture, there are important points for both the Pakistani and Indian leadership to consider.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 09:38am

World

US's attempts to bring about a regime change in foreign countries are bound to be disastrous

The current masterminds of US foreign policy are bent upon regime change.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 09:30am

Pakistan

Muneeb Butt and Ayeza Khan will star in upcoming drama Hum Ke Thehre Ajnabi

The drama, titled after the ghazal by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, will be a love story.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 09:05am

Sport

No change in India-Pakistan World Cup match, says Richardson

Senior BCCI officials say not playing Pakistan in World Cup is a "long shot" as of now.

Updated 03 Apr, 2019 11:24am

Sport

PSL is our identity, says Afridi

The Multan Sultans representative urges fans to come out in big numbers to watch PSL matches.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:58am

Sport

Ronaldo back in Madrid to tackle Atletico

The former Real forward has scored 22 goals in 31 matches against Atletico.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:56am

Sport

Gladiators eye Sultans’ scalp at start of Sharjah leg

The Sarfraz Ahmed-led Gladiators — twice runners-up in three PSL editions — are looking in no mood to relent.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:55am

Pakistan

Production orders for Aleem, Salman issued

Speaker has issued production orders under Rules of Procedure of the Punjab Assembly.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:52am

Pakistan

Govt to provide Nawaz with medical care of his choice: Basharat

Punjab Law Minister Basharat Raja says former PM will not be taken to private hospital due to security concerns.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:57am

Pakistan

Sahiwal killings: judge asks public to share evidence

Judicial Inquiry Officer, Senior Civil Judge Shakeel Ahmed Goraya, has issued a public notice.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:55am

Pakistan

Lahore police torture eight-year-old boy in custody

Alleged third-degree torture of eight-year-old by Raiwind police gives lie to tall claims of reforming the police force.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:28am

Sport

Nasir Jamshed's spot-fixing trial date set for Sept 6

Former Test cricketer Nasir and two others accused of conspiring to offer financial advantages to PSL players.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 11:00am

Pakistan

Judicial officers promoted for courts in tribal districts

These courts will work in neighbouring districts for the time being.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:01am

Pakistan

NAB team briefs chairman on Dr Samad’s arrest

Bureau's statement says NAB chief was briefed about grounds for Dr Abdul Samad's arrest.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:07am

Pakistan

Tribal districts to get prisons, prosecution directorates, public safety bodies

Home dept says Rs794m immediately required for the purpose.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:11am

Business

Share of temporary work affects 70-80pc wage, salaried workers: ILO report

Being in wage or salaried employment is not a guarantee of good working conditions.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:07am

Pakistan

48pc of fifth graders in rural districts cannot read a sentence in English: report

Aser report also shows encouraging trends in enrolment, access and quality of education.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:14am

Pakistan

Rao Anwar, others’ indictment in Naqeeb case set for March 5

Then SSP Malir, then DSP and 13 detained, 7 absconding subordinates were booked for killing 4 men in an encounter.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:56am

Pakistan

More research needed to uncover secrets of Bhambhore, says Italian expert

‘This is your culture and you must get to know more about it and protect it.’

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:57am

Pakistan

The protest by party MPAs ends peacefully after Sindh govt agrees to form district bodies.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:50am

World

New map of universe shows 300,000 more galaxies

The known universe just got a lot bigger.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:55am

World

Venezuelan army urged to back Guaido

US president urges army to accept Juan Guaido's amnesty offer or "lose everything".

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:51am

World

Militants, civilians quit IS holdout in east Syria

Militant IS group has been expelled from all territory it held except for a patch of Baghouz village.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:45am

World

80 graves vandalised at French Jewish cemetery

Photos show Nazi symbols in blue paint on the damaged graves.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 11:00am

Business

ADB to step up food security plan

Evaluation document released by ADB says refinement of operational plan is underway as a broader corporate initiative.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:37am

Business

Rs806m development projects approved

CDWP refers another two projects amounting to Rs7404.6m to ECC.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 08:25am

Business

Belarus keen to produce farm machinery in Pakistan

Deputy minister says Belarus needs support to find new partners for production of Belarusian tractors.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 08:28am

Business

FPCCI sees more joint ventures with Saudi investors

High-ups welcome bilateral arrangements with the private sector of Saudi Arabia.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 08:19am

Business

SME financing reaches record Rs500bn

SBP report highlights that SME finance increased up to 14pc to Rs513bn compared to Rs450bn in 2017.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:31am

Business

ECC orders uninterrupted urea supply

Task force formed on manpower export.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:35am

Pakistan

Three members of Levies Force injured in blast

Three members of the force were travelling on a motorbike that hit a landmine in Shamsar area of Dera Bugti.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:41am

Pakistan

Four ex-officials arrested in Gwadar land scam

Initial inquiry reveals that some other officials of revenue department were also involved in this scam.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:15am

World

UN offers help in defusing Pakistan-India tensions

Antonio Guterres urges both countries to "exercise maximum restraint".

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 07:56am

Pakistan

Abbasi records statement in LNG import scam

NAB authorities say Shahid Khaqan Abbasi remained in the bureau’s Rawalpindi regional headquarters for over two hours.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 08:52am

Pakistan

Japan to provide Pakistan $10.6m grant for fight against malnutrition

Assistance will also help improve livelihood and increase resilience to natural disasters in KP, Sindh and Balochistan.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:50am

Pakistan

LDA chief gets bail in housing scam case

IHC orders Amna Imran Khan to appear before courts in two separate cases.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:26am

Pakistan

ECP members from Balochistan, Sindh: PM yet to start consultation with opposition leader

Sindh, Balochistan seats fell vacant following retirement of two members on Jan 26.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:23am

Pakistan

NA to debate finance bill as session begins today

Opposition plans to give treasury bench a hard time on placement of Shahbaz's name on ECL, Pak-India ties and MBS visit.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 10:26am

Business

Chinese firm rejects corruption charge in CPEC project

Murad Saeed claims funds for Sukkur-Multan motorway, on which a Chinese company worked with PML-N govt, were mismanaged.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:34am

Pakistan

SC rejects review petitions in fake bank accounts case

Asif Zardari and other petitioners objected to referring of JIT report, evidence to NAB.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 09:29am

Pakistan

Shahbaz’s name put on no-fly list

Sources say a summary has been moved for placement of Shahbaz Sharif's name on ECL.

Updated 20 Feb, 2019 07:48am

Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif: His crime and punishment

He is Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the only Pakistani to be elected prime minister thrice

Updated 25 Feb, 2019 09:36am

World

Police kill man who injured three in Marseille knife attack

They had opened fire on the assailant when he threatened them with a weapon after having wounded three pedestrians.

Published 20 Feb, 2019 12:18am

Pakistan

PPP questions extent of SC's suo motu powers after review petitions in fake accounts case dismissed

Both Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto to hold press conferences tomorrow in Islamabad and London respectively.

Updated 08 Apr, 2019 02:03pm

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