Pakistan

A couple of minutes later, speakers burst into life and a melodic voice started singing a song in Urdu and Persian.

It seems difficult, then, to dismiss the lack of cultural context for a western audience as external pressure.

Exhibition inspired by Franz Kafka’s poetry opens at the Taseer Art Gallery on February 10 .

The movie is slated for a mid-2014 release with an all-star cast featuring Humayun Saeed among others.

The Express Tribune visits his Lahore studio to explore the depth of the designer’s talent.

The meeting discussed various issues relating to policy guidelines as well as administrative measures.

Liverpool manager's claim rings hollow as the host score four times in first 20 minutes.

Apex court forms seven benches to hear various cases, and two suo moto notices starting February 10.

Urges Afghan Taliban to follow in the footsteps of their Pakistani counterparts.

Report adds that 15,671 suspects have been arrested, 10,254 raids have taken place since start of the operation.

Energy crisis started during Musharraf's rule, Nawaz says.

It’s no news that the Pakistani government has been quite unable to enforce labour laws.

Parliamentarians express concern over non-allocation of funds for immunisation programme.

New Afghan envoy says opening of consulate will further promote trade and culture ties between the two countries.

Prof Ibrahim, Maulana Yousaf fly to Miranshah to speak to TTP leadership.

K-P Advocate Gen says provincial govt filed separate application for extension of polling date in Peshawar registry.

Letter claims foreign security companies were posing as local companies under some internal arrangement.

State minister defends govt stance.

Meet the women of the matriarchal Bagri community.

By the 1980s Akhtar had already established himself in several dramas such as ‘Khawaja and Sons’ and ‘Sona Chandi’.

Shops start opening in Karachi after MQM Rabita Committee asks business owners in Sindh to reopen establishments.

It appears govt wants to ‘cheat’ them once again, says a press statement with signature of Omar Khorasani.

Razi Ahmed, the LLF founding director, said this year’s festival would feature 100 delegates from eight countries.

Nashaee Times wins the ‘beauty contest’.

CDA survey puts number of houses in eight katchi abadis at 4,814.

Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of IHC directs CDA to clear all illegal settlements from the capital within a month.

Interviews will be held on Feb 10 and 11; names of three shortlisted candidates to be sent to PM.

As part of the security plan, three separate routes were designed to provide Musharraf protection.

Summary currently awaits PM’s approval .

MoU was signed to develop curriculum design, training and development for school education.

The 12-fleet service will kick off on February 17.

Speakers from the two countries spell out ways for regional peace.

The fire was, however, contained by the mall’s internal security before it could cause any damage to life or property.

30 doctors on deputation refuse to go back to their parent departments.

Taxila and other sites have great tourism potential, says Unesco DG.

Despite some recent untoward incidents against Hindu community, the people of Sindh largely uphold religious harmony.

Special court says non-appearance on Feb 18 could result in non-bailable arrest warrant.

TTP intermediary wants Sharia on agenda; colleagues hope to win him back.

FBR has so far failed to raise tax demands against three out of four tax evaders.

The brains behind the first English Islamic art magazine talk of their experience.

Speakers agreed that while Faiz, the man, is forgotten, Faiz, the poet, will never be.

Dr Rajmohan Gandhi speaks at the Beach Luxury on the first day of the 5th Karachi Literature Festival.

Author’s animated readings has audience in fits of laughter on first day of fifth KLF .

Three warning letters were also issued to the CEOs and directors of insurance and Takaful companies.

The rupee ended almost steady at 105.32/105.37 against the dollar in the interbank market on Friday.

The event provided an opportunity for young women entrepreneurs to showcase their initiatives.

The bank has successfully completed the pre-launch phase on a fast track.

While US tops list of countries seeking information, Pakistan made less than 10 requests for less than 10 accounts.

The APMC pays homage to Hayat Ahmad Khan, whose efforts provided a lifeline to classical music in the country.

One suspect died after a grenade he was trying to hurl at officials exploded in his hands.