NA-247 lays bare effect of elite-centered urban developmentCONSTITUENCY ANALYSIS KARACHI: In news for the high-profile candidates in the run for the seat, NA-247 is among the few constituencies that present the stark contrast between planned and unplanned set...
Will the suspension of local bodies make July 25 elections a fairer exercise?EXPLAINER The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended all local bodies till July 25th 'to prevent any action on the part of local government institutions that amounts to influence [sic] th...
Infighting in rival parties put Bilawal in strong position to regain mini-LarkanaMALAKAND Alongside Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) stronghold in Larkana, party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is also contesting elections from the 'mini-Larkana' in Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa. With his part...
How did Malakand become ‘mini-Larkana’?In late 1968-69, the area saw a vibrant movement of tenants against the Khans. The movement coalesced around the opposition to the draconian Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR). The activists of the move...
After CJ’s statement, Sindhi activists pessimistic about recovery of missing personsLahore: Since August last year, there has been a sharp increase in enforced disappearances in Sindh, but the issue remains under-discussed. When civil society held protests against the mysterious abdu...
Several Pakistani clerics turn down Saudi invitation to conference on Afghan peace, stabilityISLAMABAD: Several Pakistani clerics have turned down invitations to attend a two-day international conference on Afghanistan that started in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Tuesday and is expected to end...
Philips plans further expansion in Pakistan market, vows new health productsLahore: Pakistan - Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced its plans to expand its products and services for personal health presence in the Pakistan market. At an event a...
Most exclusive summer camp for kids kick-starts at Safa Gold MallIslamabad: The Safa Gold Mall under its Corporate Social Responsibility program has organized one-week summer camp for kids of twin cities from 9-12 July 2018. The summer camp is a unique activity, as...
Govt to hold transparent elections: Ali ZafarISLAMABAD: Jul 10 (APP):Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Literary Heritage and National History Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said it was responsibility of the caretaker government to hold t...
PPP’s Khuhro terms cases against party ‘a conspiracy against democracy’LARKANA: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh Chief Nisar Ahmed Khuhro on Tuesday denounced political rivals, and termed the "tactics of obfuscation against party's leadership" as a conspiracy again...
ADC vows to implement protective measures ahead of new monsoon spellGUJRANWALA: The Gujranwala Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr Rabia Riasat on Tuesday pledged to implement all necessary measures in the wake of monsoon season to protect citizens' lives and prop...
Overseas Pakistanis remit $19.62 billion during FY18Karachi: Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $19622.62 million during FY18 showing a growth of 1.4% compared with $19351.36 million received during the same period in the preceding year. During June 2...
Man kills woman after being rejectedRAHIM YAR KHAN: A man killed a woman out in public in Rahim Yar Khan on Monday, after she refused his marriage proposal, a Daily Times correspondent reported. According to police, the suspect Muneer A...
SBP announces arrangements for receiving fundsKARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced arrangements for receiving funds for building Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dam under head 'Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dam Fund'. All field offices and bank...
Cattle owners protest ban barring animals from entering Rice CanalLARKANA: Buffalo-cattle herds' owners on Tuesday held a demonstration against the district administration of Larkana for restricting them to enter into Rice Canal amid scorching heat of summer. Report...
BoP offcials donate Rs 10m for dams’ constructionLAHORE: In order to support decision of the honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan to establish "Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Fund - 2018" for construction of two important Dams,the Executives and Officers...
ECP should take notice of abusive language: PPP leaderHYDERABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) candidate for the constituency of NA-229 Matli, Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur, on July 10, briefed local journalists regarding his election campaign. He said that ever...