Pakistan

Fifth wave of Covid-19 pandemic confirmed in Karachi   Our Correspondent 

Nisar Khuhro accuses PM Imran of weakening federation by endorsing 'strong centralism' and reversing 18th amendment

ECP says there is no reason to keep report of scrutiny committee secret, rejects PTI counsel's request

Senator Sherry Rehman says finance and SBP bills will lead to PTI govt’s collapse

Firebrand analyst says ‘firing squad’ should execute those who demand democracy in the country

AJK man shares his video online debunking the claim that he had been infiltrated by Pakistan into India

PMD warns of drop in mercury after rain

Representatives of bar associations also urge Chief Justice to consider following the seniority principle

Journalist's body was found a day after he filmed a group of foreigners hunting endangered houbara bustard in Thatta

The electoral body confirms March 27 as the date for second phase of the local bodies election across the province

Khawaja Asif pleads that premier’s statement was recorded by court via video link in absence of his counsel

Passenger can be penalised as per law of the destined country if he is found carrying the ‘drug’, says ANF

Police say snapshots sent to NADRA for identification, CIA tasked with arresting the culprits

SC adjourns hearing till tomorrow

Info minister says there will be no compromise on accountability

Opposition parties to bring move before govt brings mini-budget and SBP bill into law

Directs party leaders to spread the word about likely decrease in inflation; reassure jitters about higher costs

Event is marked to invite attention of int’l community towards early grant of right to self-determination to Kashmir

'Banks must establish counters at designated branches to collect Hajj applications'

Habib says record growth achieved due to 'special measures' taken by PM

Newly-elected president says modern tools must be used to tap into new markets

Mengal says won’t support any pact until woes of province addressed

The Hindu pilgrims expressed satisfaction over the security arrangements and attributed it to high-level protocol.

Revenue boards BIC renames public dealing wing and training directorates

Pakistan-China Business Investment Forum launched

FM says because of Indian obduracy the forum failed to realise its true potential

Ginger can emerge as a major crop and can be a game-changer for the farming community, says PM’s aide

Walter Savage Landor’s short poem sounds both quote-like and obituary-like.

One of the most revered artists from the sub-continent discusses his journey in pursuit of musical perfection

Both sides exchange sweets at four different locations along LoC

Minister dispels impression all vaccines donated, says govt pent $2b on their purchase

Former premier asks whether info minister has PM’s ‘permission’ to say ‘we need to reduce bitterness’

Sixty-five Kashmiris were martyred in fake encounters and custody

Dyslexic children may be quite bright, but their written work will often not reflect the extent of their vocabulary

PHC chief Dr Ramesh Kumar announced boosting religious tourism between Pakistan and India

Munir Akram says Islamabad continued to make legal, political and moral case for Kashmiris freedom struggle

The nature and function of education is not confined to knowledge acquisition.

Women empowered by microfinance are stepping up as primary breadwinners for their households

Govts and organisations continue to look for ways to reduce the practice of smoking and its accompanying health risks.

As Covid exacerbates inflation and downsizing, we should spare some sympathy for those driven to the edge

Bilawal to hold meetings with the party’s central executive committee, council members

Umar says ‘clear evidence’ of another surge, genome sequencing shows rising Omicron cases

The collectorate had seized urea fertiliser worth Rs7.2 million

PMO expressed misgivings about exempting the SBP governor from discussing economic matters with the premier

Siraj says if SBP governor isn’t removed, central bank ‘can be besieged’

Minister says Centre will initiate legal action against provincial govt for Rs20b ‘wheat theft’

Minister says health card launched in Lahore division, will be extended across Punjab in 45 days

AGP told to either ask court to bring back ex-PM or file plea against Shehbaz for submitting ‘fake’ undertaking

Increase likely to make SBP further increase interest rates

Muslim scholars stress need to grapple with issues emanating from globalisation