Punjab power politics EDITORIAL: The Punjab government’s decision to reduce electricity bills by 14 rupees per unit for those consuming... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Opinion Protests, politics and the ‘un’-social media The best way to control is to make people mindless. The best way to keep them mindless is to keep them illiterate... Updated 15 May, 2024 06:34am
Pakistan PPP-P leader terms May 9 2023 ‘darkest day in the history of Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPP-P) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari said that May 9 ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan ‘Govts must complete their tenures for country’s stability’ ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary affairs analyst Dilawar Hussain has said that for political and democratic stability in the... Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:34am
Pakistan PTI says will keep the fight alive in parliament, on streets ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf PTI) on Friday categorically said that the party would opt for... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
World Cambodia ex-PM Hun Sen returns to frontline politics for senate seat PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s ruling party claimed a landslide victory in Senate elections on Sunday, setting the stage... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
Editorials ‘PDM 2.0’: that, after all, is the art of politics? EDITORIAL: The deal between Pakistan Muslim league-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Tareen announces retirement from politics LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Chairman Jahangir Khan Tareen announced his resignation from the party... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Print Zardari claims IK had registered Afghans as voters KARACHI: As Pakistan continues to expel unregistered Afghan refugees and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf struggles for... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 08:44am
Print Sanjrani accepts resignation of Tarin ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate has accepted the resignation of former Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin. Senate Secretariat... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:08am
Pakistan Tarin quits PTI ISLAMABAD: As there is no letup in the crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Shaukat Tarin, a... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Pakistan Bilawal underscores need for ‘new’ approach to politics QUETTA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday stressed the need for a new way of... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
World Trump decries ‘political warfare’ in NY business fraud case NEW YORK: Donald Trump was sworn in to testify on Monday in a New York civil fraud trial that threatens to diminish... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Pakistan ATP leader for collective efforts to steer country out of crisis PESHAWAR: Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) chairman Muhammad Faiq Shah said the politics of manipulation and polarization ... Published 06 Nov, 2023 05:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Politics plus self-interest plus “I simply cannot understand what happens to basic human nature once politics enters into the equation.”... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pariwaar politics “So who do you reckon is the heir?” “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is the heir…” “There is much talk of Asefa... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:13am
Print Response to MPs’ queries about IMF: Dar says ‘odd politics’ being played against country ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said odd politics is being played against Pakistan, in response to... Updated 17 Jun, 2023 08:59am
Editorials Playing politics with cricket India is spoiling the pleasure of cricket lovers by refusing to allow its team to participate in the Asia Cup, which... Updated 20 May, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan PM for insulating health, education fields against politics ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said regardless of which government assumes power or leaves, politics... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Pakistan SC should not get involved in politics: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif on Thursday said that the Supreme Court should not get involved in... Published 31 Mar, 2023 07:23am
BR Research The narrowing path It seems that things are increasingly getting out of control vis-à-vis the economy and politics, even as the state... Published 29 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Opinion Politics, cash, fame: what motivates climate change deniers Right-wing ideologues funded by fossil fuels, fame-seeking narcissists and doubt mongers monetising their content ... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Opinion Politics and character Perhaps many who enter the arena of politics with none or little appreciation of the “Risks” they are likely to... Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Editorials More uncertainty is assured EDITORIAL: Punjab hasn’t been able to settle down ever since the fall of the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf)... Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Markets Meltdown at PSX: Marred by political upheaval, KSE-100 falls below key 40,000 barrier Benchmark index loses 2.8% as analysts cite rising political noise and vulnerable economic situation as reasons behind the selling pressure Updated 20 Dec, 2022 05:29pm
Pakistan Former ISI chief Gen Faiz Hameed says no plans to enter politics Former director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed (retired) on Friday... Updated 16 Dec, 2022 07:36pm
Pakistan Azam Swati arrested by FIA Court sends PTI leader on 2-day physical remand Published 13 Oct, 2022 02:14pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A little leak can sink a big ship “Leak as in our politics has assumed a starring role…” “You have heard the proverb haven’t you, that a... Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am
Pakistan ‘Important decision will be made in October’: Rashid says elections 'need of the hour' Former interior minister says politicians not understanding the problems of the common man Updated 25 Sep, 2022 01:57pm
Markets New historic low: Rupee plummets further, closes at 236.02 against US dollar Pressure on currency due to number of factors including concerns over balance-of-payments, political uncertainty Updated 27 Jul, 2022 09:21pm
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer