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Quaid-e-Azam Trophy: Islamabad end day one on a high
Ton-up Wasim helps team to decent total against Lahore Shalimar.
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Hockey: Probables for juniors’ training camp announced
The camp will begin tomorrow at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore.
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Financial sector: Discount rate hike to augur well for banks, say analysts
Bank profits to increase despite rise in deposit rates.
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PCB announces squad for South Africa tour
Injured Irfan out, Bhatti only new face in 17-man squad.
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Karachiites give YouTube a big hug
Adults and children alike hugged the mascot as it made its way around the city.
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Clashes continue: ASI killed, 8 injured in Lyari
A rocket was fired at an armoured vehicle, injuring three policemen.
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Hand grenade injures three policemen in Karachi
Security in Karachi is being monitored by around 200 cameras placed throughout the city.
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Bitten to death: Did anyone hear the howl?
Every year, 5,000 Pakistanis die an avoidable death, a death so painful that loved ones wish victims had died sooner
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Legal quagmire: Dawood Takaful CEO elaborates on demands by Takaful companies
Separation of operations between conventional and Islamic insurance a priority.
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High alert on 9th Muharram: Major terror plots foiled amid security clampdown
Measures taken for the safety of processionists across the country.
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In anticipation: KMC prepares for Muharram processions
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has set up a main emergency control room (1339).
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Imambargah blasts: Around 10 suspects rounded up for interrogation
Around 12 people, including media personnel and law enforcers,were wounded in three explosions on Wednesday.
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Punishment fits the crime? Money trumps blood in settling scores
Time and again, the conditions for the application of Qisas and Diyat have been debated.
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Pay-up time? Heirs of former judge demand pension
Petitioners go to court against unpaid pension benefits by the government.
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Improving service: NAB asks SHC to appoint judges for accountability courts
Court sets up bench to hear 327 appeals against AC decisions.
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Changing mindsets: Teaching human rights necessary to promote peace, SHC tells govt
Federal ministry says education has devolved to the provinces.
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Muharram traditions: Parents lament their kids don’t know of sabeels
Both Shias and Sunnis set up stalls with drinks along procession routes for mourners.
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Massacre averted: LeJ chief, two ‘bombers’ among six killed by police
Suspects were planning attack on Hussainian Iranian Imambargah.
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Better to be safe: DHA blocks Commercial, Saba avenues for traffic till tonight
Residents of the area are being asked to move their cars away from the imambargahs.
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Golf: Hassan elected APGC’s secretary
Hassan earned the post as candidates from a total of 38 countries contested in the election on Wednesday.
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Postponed KCCA elections irk officials
Delay may affect lobbying, say cricket association members.
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Gul delighted with young squash players
National coach lauds Zaman, Danish for improved PSA rankings.
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‘Intensity’ floors ‘flair’ in Dubai
South Africa thrash Pakistan by nine wickets in first Twenty20.
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Areeba Habib sounds off on runway politics
The young model says senior models outstay their welcome.
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Too famous? Veena Malik endangered in the UK
Actor arrives in the UK to receive an award but is welcomed with death threats.
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Terror plot foiled: Police kill six suspected militants in Karachi
Police said members of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) were planning to attack a Shia gathering on Friday.
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Karachi railways: New superintendent promises punctual trains
Announcement says Maqsoodun Nabi has taken over as the new divisional superintendent at Pakistan Railways, Karachi.
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Recouping losses: Prepare to pay more parking fee as KMC launches recovery drive
The amount will allow the KMC to pay its employees, says KMC commissioner.
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AKU-EB high achievers to get scholarship from Fancy Foundation
The scholarships will cover tuition fee and book allowances for 10 students enrolled each in grade 11 and grade 12.
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Lessons from history: IBA hosts French, German diplomats
Similarity between Franco-German tiff in past & Pak-India distrust today invited discussion, queries from the audience
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Mutually beneficial ties: ‘Germany looks forward to trade conferences’
German consul-general believes Pakistan is a great place for business.
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Prepared to fight: MQM plans to bring A game to local government polls
Prominent leaders of the party had filed nomination papers before the polls were delayed.
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Plan busted: Three ‘TTP’ men die but take down a Rangers sepoy
The alleged militants were planning a terrorist activity for Muharram 10.
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Public transport: Qingqis to be modified based on NED study
The vehicles may be regularised after they are tweaked to conform to safety measures.
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Killings in the city: Three men, minor girl killed
On-duty officer Muhammad Shaukat said the girl was shot once in the head.
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Public-private initiative: SEF to renovate 392 schools across Sindh
Since July, 80% of the schools have been renovated, the rest to be completed by December.
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Tilting the balance: District council abolished, Karachi suburbs to join KMC
PPP defends decision by saying it will lead to the development of these areas.
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Muharram violence: 12 injured in Karachi bomb attacks
Law enforcers and media personnel among the wounded; the attacks targeted two imambargahs.
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Breakthrough: Traders expect transport strike to end
Last minute government intervention placates stakeholders.
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Market watch: Stocks drop as investors wait on monetary policy
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 15.40 points.
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Up and coming: Pakistani startup raises $5m from venture capitalist
Giving social enterprise giants a run for their money, Convo sees aggressive expansion .
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Swiss accounts: Pakistan strives to bring back money from Swiss banks
Government assures top court about its intentions .
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Monetary policy: Policy rate hike in line with expectations
State Bank increases policy rate by 50 basis point keeping inflation in mind.
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Special olympics: Pakistan contingent to depart on Nov 27
The Pakistan contingent includes 23 athletes from Islamabad, 19 from Lahore and 18 from Karachi.
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The experience will benefit me, says Aqeel Khan
Pakistan’s top tennis player training hard for Asian Championship.
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President’s One-Day Trophy: Rahim’s ton lands huge win for Islamabad
Leopards beat Hyderabad Hawks by 103 runs in third-round tie.
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‘Jackal’ tag does not bother Misbah
Embattled Pakistan captain hits back at critics, vows to continue playing.
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Will the wait for Waiting for Godot pay off?
NAPA reaches a milestone with its first production in English.
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Karachista: Shamaeel Ansari - The unsung doyenne of fashion
Shamaeel Ansari is known for her silhouettes, detailing and craftsmanship.
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Karachi raid: Rangers foil suspected Muharram 10 attack
Three alleged TTP militants, Rangers official killed in exchange of fire during the raid.