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PML-N nominates Nawaz Sharif for Pakistan prime minister
PML-N's nomination will now have to be approved by a parliamentary committee.
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Where is my electricity? Gone with the Guddu Thermal Power Station collapse
Power supply to most cities and towns of Upper Sindh, Balochistan and parts of Punjab disrupted.
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Two TTP members arrested from Karachi intercity bus
Six hand grenades, four rifles and two detonators were recovered from suspects.
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Shahbaz Sharif to take oath as Punjab CM on June 6: Najam Sethi
This will be the third time Shahbaz has held the Punjab CM post.
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TTP issue fresh threat to kill Musharraf
Retired general has been detained in his farmhouse in Islamabad since April 19.
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Cricket: Pakistan frustrated by Joyce ton
The tourists made three changes to team which tied the first ODI on Thursday.
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Top stories May 19-26, 2013: PTI vs MQM
Don't miss the top stories of the week on The Express Tribune website.
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Student Visas: What you need to know
We bring to you some tips and advices about how to apply for a student visa for the US.
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Anti-anxiety pills in Pakistan: Mama’s little helper
Many women, men in Pakistan don’t think twice about taking addictive anti-anxiety pills rather than seeing a doctor.
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Arbab Ghulam Rahim's PPML merges with PML-N
Decision taken during Rahim’s meeting with Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore.
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Ensuring high standards: PMDC takes action against shoddy medical colleges
Admissions ceased for lack of instructors, infrastructure.
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Art showcase: Inside an artist’s imagination
Mumtaz Hussain exhibits two of his internationally-acclaimed art pieces.
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Inspiring to succeed: Tech skills necessary for entrepreneurs of tomorrow
Speakers urge students to add cyber skills to their existing textbook knowledge.
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Augmenting misery: At the peak of summer, power outages worsen water shortage
CDA chief says situation to improve in two, three days.
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Redundancy argument: In a missive, NAB chief asks for plea dismissal
Fasih Bokhari says Chaudhry Nisar’s petition is redundant since he is no longer opposition chief in NA.
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Race to the finish: PTI has sights set on top opposition post
Shah Mehmood Qureshi says he has asked the poll body to increase the number of election tribunals.
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OGRA scandal: SSGPCL, SECP officials summoned by NAB
Accused asked to provide information relating to issuance of UFG notification.
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‘Give and take’: Fazl demands ‘lucrative’ housing ministry
JUI-F chief also asks for the leadership of Kashmir Committee and Council of Islamic Ideology.
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Did you serve?: Politicians reveal, or hide, their stellar job
Leaders elaborate on important contributions they made in their constituencies.
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Breaking boundaries: Indian doctors, donor save Pakistani man’s life
Doctors at Fortis Malar in Chennai perform successful heart transplant on Kharian resident.
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Putting up a fight: PTI to run for all parliamentary offices
Nominates Makhdoom Javed Hashmi for the office of prime minister.
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IPL fixing probe: Family says Asad Rauf will fight to clear name
Pakistani umpire’s brother says he will face everyone to prove allegations are wrong.
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Bhoja Air crash: Court calls for defence and interior secretaries’ replies
Some of the victims’ families demanded an independent investigation.
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Back on the field: Former premier Jamali joins PML-N
PkMAP’s Achakzai no longer in the race for NA speaker.
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Woolwich murder: Attacks against Muslims soar in UK
The nature of the incidents ranged from attacks against mosques to pulling off headscarves.
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Double the return: Empowering women and supporting dying crafts
Two-day exhibition, featuring handmade items, concludes today.
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Collective predicament: Allied hospitals operating sans MRI, CT scan facilities
Patient allege doctors getting a cut from test referrals to private labs.
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Identity: Over 40 million get CNICs in five years
Nadra attributes rise to mobile registration units and incentives of BISP and Watan Card.
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Tony Stark still has spark: Wait is over: Iron Man 3 finally reaches twin cities
Action-packed spectacular lives up to expectations as cinephiles turn out in large numbers.
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Managing finances: PML-N govt set to repeat history
A bridge loan from Saudis is meant to buy more time, but may do the opposite.
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Mass misery: No respite – IESCO as helpless as citizens
Chronic power outages halt routine life in Rawalpindi.
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Pir Pagara’s League to join PML-N govt in Centre
Shahbaz extends formal invitation to PML-F chief in Karachi.
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CNG-related accidents: Preventive policy stuck in red-tape
OGRA officials say their organisation simply functioned as a regulator and could not devise any policy or law.
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Road accident: US embassy car kills pedestrian on 7th Avenue
The collision took place at around 8:30am.
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Deadly ride: Fiery tragedy in Gujrat
16 schoolchildren, teacher burnt to death in CNG cylinder blast on school van.
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Mass agitation: Protests against power outages
urewala police said a case had been registered against 34 nominated and 200 unidentified protesters.
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Media hype: PML-N downplays Nawaz-Olson meeting
Nawaz is being felicitated by international leaders on his party’s election victory.
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Tubewells turned off: Potable water shortage in Quetta
He said that people of Quetta have been left at the mercy of tanker mafia at a time when the prices have skyrocketed.
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Stopping drones: PML-N to adopt effective policy
Khurram claimed that the PML-N would win the hearts and minds of the people through its performance.
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Irrigation rehabilitation: PM orders irrigation structure repair
He directed the initiative while listening to complaints of local people during a ‘Kachhery’ after his arrival here.
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Election recount: PTI candidate wins in NA-19, again
Zaman was declared the winner on Election Day.
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Seeking justice: Protest over slain Kashmiri leader
The protesters demanded justice from the government as well as the United Nations.
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Epidemic: Two more die of measles
Another campaign targeting over 11 million children in 11 other districts starts next month.
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Preparing for floods: Vaccine shortage puts livestock at risk
There is a severe shortage of vaccines for inoculation against foot-and-mouth (FAM) disease.
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Epidemic: 3 children die of measles
The residents of the area told The Express Tribune that measles was fast spreading in the area.
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Law and order: 7,926 policemen for 7m population
The shortage of security personnel has led to a surge in street crime.
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Healthier lifestyle: Dow starts weight-loss surgery
Bariatric surgery was the only mode of operation that provided significant weight loss for the patient.
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Violence upsurge: Village attacked over land dispute
The suspects attacked the village because of a land dispute between two groups of Khoso clan.
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Economic revival: Japan vows help for Myanmar economy
Unlike its Western allies, Japan maintained trade ties and dialogue with Myanmar during junta rule.
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French payout scandal: IMF chief Lagarde avoids charges
Lagarde was questioned by prosecutors working for a court that probes cases of ministerial misconduct.