politics

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Lahore attack is the latest example of the deadly connivance of non-state actors by those running the state

What do criminals do with their money?

Nawaz Sharif chairs law and order meeting in Lahore

Flag is similar to the national flag, but it bears the name 'Pakistani' at the centre rather than a star and moon

SC clarifies that Sharifs won’t be able to run their sugar mills for seven days only

There is more to the refusal of the American visa to Senate Deputy Chairman Haidri than immediately meets the eye

Pakistan’s politics has become increasingly non-accommodative and conflictual

Another JUI-F senator says US turned down his visa application last October

Fazl’s party irked by PM’s silence over denial of visa to Senate deputy chief

International commerce is by far the most important element in the process economists have labelled 'globalisation'

Power and wealth have a strong tendency to cheat and oppress and the people

Indian Ocean faces many non-traditional security challenges and threats, says Sartaj Aziz

Rabbani bars entry of US diplomats until Washington explains move

The focus of SASC meeting was Afghanistan but Pakistan got mentioned 73 times along with dozens of indirect references

How seriously do our ministers and leaders take this promise to be faithful to the constitution?

What makes women come out? Injustice does

The most powerful country in the world, the US, has elected a President who at best is unpredictable

'We'll be doing something very rapidly having to do with additional security for our country'

President Trump is not a man who is used to being told he cannot do exactly as he pleases

A set of perceived and real threats has kept the young nation highly vulnerable

The PML-N is now facing no serious challenge in or out of parliament

The only viable solution to problems faced by tribesmen is FATA’s merger with K-P

PML-N’s two allies skip Tuesday’s meeting that saw ‘implied consensus’.

PM claims he has never lied to the nation and has never made any false promises

From militancy, economic favouritism to creation of new provinces, Punjab remains centre of national controversies

Proposal, which was finalised after consultations between Washington and New Delhi was opposed by Beijing

Talks, for which Iran, China and Afghanistan have also been invited, will focus on peace in the war-torn country

Sources says DG MI and representatives from ISI, JAC branch briefed panel about the performance of the military courts

The former governor has held several meetings with Zardari in Dubai

He has no plan, at least for now, to end war

Prohibiting citizens of seven Muslim countries from entering US for the action of a few is blatant discrimination

People of Pakistan must become aware that they can make a difference by playing their part

ATC sends the veteran leader on judicial remand until February 18

Party moves to unite different factions of Muslim League to avoid desertions

People have realised double standards of PTI Chairman Imran Khan

Having left for Dubai, it is now announced that Zardari has once again set up a camp office there

In Pakistan, a house arrest is more about politics & negotiation rather than legality in its nature of implementation

Basra was on his way to participate in a rally when he got into an argument with members of Pakistan Muslim League-Zia

The self-exiled leader had left for London in 1992

Senior Afghan High Peace Council member Haji Din Mohammad visited Islamabad and met Aftab Sherpao

FO has crafted a cautious approach in response to controversial executive orders by the US president

PPP co-chairperson has apparently extended his stay in the Gulf emirate

The KSE-100 index cross the landmark 50,000 threshold recently

The world is watching America’s 45th president as he settles down in his new office

PSP chief announces inclusion of 300 members from different political parties in his organisation

Revolutionary Guards holds drill in Semnan to test missile, radar systems

Party’s provincial leaders vows to form next govt

Residents were seen queueing outside polling booths across Punjab and Goa

Restraining order issued by Seattle US District Judge James Robart is valid nationwide