From Bollywood to Lok Sabha — Tracing Kangana Ranaut’s journey of bigotry and hate

The newly-minted MP has a history of being a hater and we have a feeling we're going to see even more jingoism now that she's won a seat in parliament.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 05:37pm

IHC stays execution of 5 court-martialled former Navy officials

Orders respondents to file Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf's opinion on why sharing proceedings would be detrimental to state interests.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 05:35pm

Can we expect to see ads in our dreams?

Published 04 Jun, 2024 04:27pm

Rahul Dravid to bow out as India coach after T20 World Cup

“Unfortunately, the kind of schedules and where I find myself at this stage in my life, I don’t think I’ll be able to re-apply," the 51-year-old says.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:06pm

Over 100 British artists urge PM candidate Keir Starmer to halt arms sales to Israel

Riz Ahmed and Paloma Faith among those calling on the Labour party leader to 'take a principled stand'.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:55pm

Bears take hold of PSX as shares plunge over 900 points on ‘delay in budget’

Analyst attributes the decline to "political uncertainties" despite low inflation numbers; trade volume dips below 75,000 points.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 04:38pm

ECP’s ‘series of errors forced’ PTI-backed candidates to contest polls as independents: Justice Akhtar

Full court hears SIC's petition against denial of reserved seats; hearing adjourned to 9:30am on June 24.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 04:18pm

Murder charge added to FIR as Christian man attacked by Sargodha mob succumbs to injuries

Police have rounded up several suspects and booked hundreds after the violence.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:31pm

Pakistan’s finest turn cowboys for the T20 Cricket World Cup

They're putting the haw in yeehaw!

Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:14pm

Indian shares see worst session in 4 years on narrower lead for Modi’s alliance

“Markets have dropped as they are now pricing in the change in governance structure,” says analyst.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 03:16pm

PM’s China trip to be milestone in bilateral ties: Beijing envoy

Jiang Zaidong says discussions on MoUs were in full progress.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:57am

Review: Manto’s timeless narratives Akeli and Sari staged at Napa

The two plays boldly addressed issues that remain relevant today.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:44am

India vote count shows Modi alliance winning surprisingly narrow majority

BJP concedes defeat in Ayodhya where Ram Temple was inaugurated; Rahul Gandhi says voters have "punished" BJP.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 07:08pm

Equating criticism on social media with terrorism can undermine seriousness of violent threats

At times, it appears the discomfort is with using modern communication strategy. What message will this send to the world?

Published 04 Jun, 2024 09:35am

Editorial: Imran and Qureshi’s blunder was never reason enough to punish them under laws for traitors

Instead, our state, in its desperation to victimise another ex-PM, once again left them looking like more of a hero than they perhaps deserved to be.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 09:07am

India awaits an existential verdict

Will India find its soul again as was envisaged by the founding fathers?

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:18am

Uncertainty clouds budget presentation

Meeting of the pivotal National Economic Council yet to be scheduled; PM, finmin unavailable until June 8 to lead key consultations.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 07:38am

Axe to fall on Public Works Department for chronic ‘failures’

After PM Shehbaz's orders, fate of PWD's 7,000 employees hangs in balance; official says to approach court.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:35am

‘Independents’ be allowed to pick party afresh, SC judge Mansoor Ali Shah suggests

Question of what is a parliamentary party dominates discussion as full court takes up SIC reserved seats case.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:51am

US pushes Biden’s ‘old plan’ despite Israeli reservations

Officials admit plan based on proposals from mediators, already agreed to by Hamas.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:06am

Labour poised for ‘biggest majority’ in 100 years

According to a poll, Labour led by Keir Starmer is set to secure a 194-seat majority.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:14am

S&P forecasts 450bps policy rate cut by year’s end

Projects immediate decline in SBP interest rate by end of current month.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:09am

Jury selection begins in Hunter Biden’s criminal trial

He is charged with lying about his use of illegal drugs when he bought a Colt Cobra .38-caliber revolver.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 07:16am

Methane gas kills 11 inside Balochistan coal mine

Two miners shot dead in separate incident.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:39am

UN experts urge all countries to recognise Palestinian statehood

Call comes less than a week after Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:33am

Iran’s top diplomat confirms talks with US

Washington and Tehran have not had diplomatic relations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:36am

Brexit firebrand Farage shakes up election fight in Britain

The 60-years-old says he will run for the anti-immigration Reform UK Party in next month's general election.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:40am

China accuses MI6 of using state workers to spy for UK

Development adds to months of mutual espionage allegations between Beijing and Western powers.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:28am

Three arrested after coffins found at Eiffel Tower

Pros­ecutors say leaving coffins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower was an act of psychological violence.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:54am

UN forecasts La Nina could help lower temperatures this year

The impact is likely to be felt in the next few months because the warming El Nino weather pattern “is showing signs of ending”.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:54am

Afghan goods vehicles cross Torkham after registration

Officials at Torkham say that the registration of Afghan transporters without valid visas began under the TAD policy in May.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:23am

Govt to provide free solar system to poor households in KP

CM renews call for withdrawal of cases against Imran.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:20am

Protesters want Malakand varsity top officials sacked over student’s death

The student was expelled from hostel "for playing rabab".

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:48am

Diplomat’s car hits, injures constable in Islamabad

Police spokesman confirms that the driver was a third secretary at the British High Commission.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 12:06pm

Islamabad, AJK, GB residents deprived of free healthcare

Health card service suspended after centre fails to clear dues.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 12:01pm

10 electric buses arrive in Islamabad today, 20 expected tomorrow

Buses to run on two new routes from G-11 Nust station to Pims and from Pims to Quaid-i-Azam University, says official.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:48am

Millers seek wheat policy in Punjab

Say wheat quota promotes corruption in food dept.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:26am

Civilians trial will defame army: Arif Alvi

Says the PTI has three demands: supremacy of law, release of PTI founder chairman and return of mandate.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:19am

Punjab govt’s reply sought to Imran’s plea against fresh May 9 cases

A two-judge bench directs a law officer to submit replies on behalf of the respondents by June 10.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:20am

‘Gender of a person should be identified through medical board in the light of FSC ruling’

Ulema convention asks govt to withdraw appeal against Shariat Court verdict over transgender law.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:48am

Sindh has spent less than half of its climate allocations of 16 budgets

Research finds Rs48.8bn allocated for climate-related depts in 16 years, but overall expenditure was just Rs20.2bn.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:46am

Consumer court slaps Pakistan Post with Rs1.3m fine for failing to deliver document to Lincoln’s Inn

Plaintiff files lawsuit seeking compensation for alleged negligence, faulty services, physical inconvenience, mental agony and financial losses to him.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:48am

Chelsea name Italian Maresca as coach

Enzo Maresca will leave Leicester City and begin his new role on July 1.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 12:13pm

Real Madrid sign France captain Mbappe on free transfer

Mbappe joins a star-studded side in Madrid with the likes of Ballon d’Or favourites Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 12:05pm

With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod

The PFL plan, according to an official statement, is to construct a “state-of-the-art soccer city stadium” in Karachi.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 12:02pm

Sabalenka eases through as Di Minaur stuns Medvedev

Belarusian 26-year-old finishes with 36 winners and 12 unforced errors.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:47am

PSX closes lower amid pre-budget uncertainty

Fails to sustain a bullish start and sheds over 300 points.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:47am

Business confidence improves, but remains negative

Survey respondents express anticipation of rising inflation, high taxation, and inconsistent govt policies as key threats to business growth.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:01am

Six companies chosen to bid for PIA: minister

Air Blue, Arif Habib Corporation, Blue World City, Fly Jinnah, Pak Ethanol (Pvt) Consortiums, and YB Holdings Consortiums emerge as finalists.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:05am

Oil prices slump as OPEC+ mulls output cuts

Oil slips after Saudi-led OPEC and its Russian-led allies said they would maintain output levels but begin to restore production from October.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:54am

Highest monthly jump in three years takes exports to $2.79bn

Imports stand at $4.9bn during May; FBR issues Rs438.11bn rebates in FY24 so far.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:51am

Transporters need ministry’s permission for Afghan trade

"No vehicle will be allowed to carry on bilateral trade [...] after June 15 without obtaining a TAD,” says commerce ministry.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:47am

Real interest rate sets new record

Experts see 200bps cut in policy rate this month.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:29am

KE seeks another fuel cost adjustment

Nepra notifies Rs1.90 per unit price hike for June.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:42am

Rs1.4bn okayed for payment of salaries in Balochistan varsities

Rs700m approved for University of Balochistan, Rs390m for Buitems, Rs100m for Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:54am

Move against pension benefits of PAF JCOs assailed in court

PAF withdraws “incentive promotions” for junior commissioned officers.

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:47am

Ombudsman intervenes over rabies vaccine supply

NIH unable to supply 80,000 vials of already manufactured vaccine to hospitals due to cabinet failure to set its price.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:48am

Over 1,700 foreigners apply for adventure tourism in GB

Team of Pakistani and Italian female climbers to start their expedition to summit the world’s second-highest peak, K2, this month.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:45am

Lawyers slam PTI’s ‘anti-CJP drive’

No one should be allowed to demean judges’ repute, say PBC and SCBA.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:41am

IHC questions spies’ ability over failure to trace those who doxxed judge

Bench directs FIA to conduct an inquiry against X handles, who initiated a social media campaign against Justice Sattar.

Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:32am