The Maulana wasn’t entirely wrong EDITORIAL: Politics is a fickle business. JUI-F (Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman headed... Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am
Opinion Pakistan’s elite and the art of deception “The ends justify the means,” Machiavelli’s famous adage, permitting rulers to forsake moral high grounds in... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Bilawal advocates ‘Charter of National Reconciliation’ KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that all politicians and political parties should work on a... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Pakistan PPP leader underscores need for electoral reforms LAHORE: General Secretary of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party Central Punjab, Syed Hassan Murtaza, emphasized the need... Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:34am
Print India’s SC orders SBI bank to share political donors’ names NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea by government-run State Bank of India for more time to... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:01am
Pakistan Speakers for increasing number of seats for women in parliament KARACHI: In the National Assembly and provincial assemblies, reserved seats for women should be increased from 16% ... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Opinion Challenging times With the unfolding of a new chapter in Pakistan’s checkered political history, the much turbulent and fought for... Updated 02 Mar, 2024 04:37am
Opinion Analysing the implementation of political manifestos Since 1950, Pakistan has undergone significant political changes, alternating between military and civilian rules.... Updated 23 Feb, 2024 06:59am
Print Ex-commissioner ‘retracts’ his vote rigging allegation ISLAMABAD: A written statement of former commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaqat Ali Chatha, who reportedly remains... Updated 23 Feb, 2024 08:51am
Print PML-N negotiates terms with other parties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has geared up efforts for making the next coalition government in... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:13am
Editorials Capital punishment ought to stop EDITORIAL: Whilst there is a worldwide trend towards abolition of death penalty — 170 out of the 193 UN members... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan If three parties don’t take decisions, GHQ will decide: Mushahid ISLAMABAD: Senator Mushahid Hussain has demanded the release of all political prisoners, including PTI Founder Imran... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 08:54am
Print PML-N, PPP reach consensus over govt formation? ISLAMABAD: Positive progress has been made in the matter of government formation between the Pakistan Muslim... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 08:53am
Print Four-party alliance in Balochistan steps up its protest QUETTA: A four parties’ alliance blocked roads in Balochistan as protest against alleged rigging in elections. A... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 09:00am
Pakistan Pakistan downgraded to ‘authoritarian regime’ PARIS: Democratic standards across the world fell in 2023 amid the spread of wars, authoritarian crackdowns and... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
Pakistan Shujaat for greater unity amongst political parties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Wednesday said concerted... Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:39am
Print Moody’s speaks of elevated political uncertainty Prolonged delays in formation of govt will increase policy and political uncertainty at a time when it faces very challenging macroeconomic conditions Updated 15 Feb, 2024 11:56am
Pakistan Talks with political parties: PPP CEC decides to form committee ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting remained inconclusive on... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Print PML-N, PPP wrangle over premiership ISLAMABAD: Country’s two largest political parties were on Monday wrangling over who will be prime minister after an... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan PML-N, MQM-P agree to continue talks on future roadmap LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) have agreed on political... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Country still in the throes of political turmoil ISLAMABAD: Police warned Sunday they would come down hard on illegal gatherings after the party of jailed former... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Many ‘heavyweights’ taste unexpected defeats in KP PESHAWAR: The results of the General Election 2024 have surprised everyone because many major political parties from... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
Print ‘Independents’ bag 101, PML-N gets 75 seats ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed independents won 93 National Assembly seats, while Pakistan Muslim... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 08:42am
Print President speaks of criticality of ‘true mandate’ Congratulates people on taking part in the voting process during the general elections Updated 12 Feb, 2024 10:11am
Print What’s next in election deadlock? ISLAMABAD: National election ended with no party winning a majority in parliament, in polls marred by militant... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 08:43am
Print ‘Form-47’ removed from ECP website ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday removed the Form 47 section from its website in light... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan COAS greets nation, govt, ECP and winning candidates Army chief says free and unhindered participation by Pakistani people to exercise their right to vote demonstrated their commitment to democracy and the rule of law as enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan Updated 11 Feb, 2024 09:32am
Pakistan ECP summons important meeting today Sikandar Sultan Raja will be briefed on the February 8 election, the results in the meeting, and the delayed announcement of election results Updated 11 Feb, 2024 09:35am
Print COG unveils its initial findings on general polls ISLAMABAD: In the context of the Supreme Court’s decision of last month that disallowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Updated 11 Feb, 2024 02:07pm
Print US, UK and EU urge probe into elections The US State Department says there were 'undue restrictions' on freedoms of expression and assembly Updated 11 Feb, 2024 06:54pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
