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Arrest, abduction or escape? ‘Missing’ PTI candidate sends Pakistanis on a hunt

Abdullah Mumtaz Kahloon landed at the Karachi airport as a member of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and a candidate contesting the national polls. Then...

‘My personal approval rating higher than PTI’—Imran Khan declares in The Economist

Not everyone was impressed by the article. Journalist Sadia Khalid posed a question to the Chief Justice of Pakistan—How is Khan being allowed to write columns from jail?

Caretaker PM Kakar turns into a ‘love guru’. Pakistanis say next step marriage bureau

Pakistan's caretaker PM Anwaar ul Haq Kakar attended a Q&A where he answered question on love, marriage, and how to manage a 'crazy mother-in-law’.

Pakistan’s inflation hurting people—power to housing, storm of ‘price rise’ is everywhere

State Bank of Pakistan's decision to keep the interest rate unchanged to meet IMF bailout conditions has placed additional burden on the consumers.

Why Pakistani stock markets are touching new highs despite economic fragility

In 2023, Pakistan was grappling with the risk of debt default, unprecedented inflation, record-high yields on government bills, and political instability. But 2024 is all set to be a happy new year.

Pakistanis hail journalist Mohammed Hanif after he returns state honour, compare him to Tagore

Support for the journalist is pouring in from the Baloch people. One even called Hanif’s act 'the brave face of journalism'. Support for the journalist is pouring in from the Baloch people. One even called Hanif’s act 'the brave face of journalism'.

Pakistanis celebrate Hindu woman’s election nomination, hail her for ‘breaking stereotypes’

Dr Saveera Parkash would become the first minority woman candidate to contest from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s PK-25 Buner once her candidature is approved.

Shan Masood plays Santa to Australians on Christmas. Pakistanis ask for match as return gift

Australian captain Pat Cummins applauded the gesture of the Pakistani cricket team presenting gifts and candies to host cricketers and their families, calling it ‘kind and thoughtful’.

What has ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif been saying about India in his recent speeches?

Having returned to Pakistan after 4 years in self-exile, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif advocated for improved ties & trade with India, while also praising India’s economic growth.

TikTok is in trouble in Pakistan again. This time, religious scholars issue a fatwa

Religious scholars from Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia in Banuri town criticised TikTok for allowing the streaming of 'inappropriate' videos of women who they say 'participate in sin motivated by fame and financial gain'.

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Pakistani fundamentalists closer to controlling state. Now the battle is over baby milk bank

Islamic clerics push back against human milk banks as Shari’a proscribes marriages between so-called milk siblings. But several Islamic countries, including Iran, operate them.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.