Man allegedly guns down mother, 2 siblings in KP’s Nowshera: police – Pakistan
A man allegedly shot his elderly mother and two siblings dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Nowshera district on Friday, a police spokesperson told Dawn.com. Nowshera police spokesperson Adnan Durani confirmed the incident to Dawn.com and said a case had been lodged with the police investigating the matter now. The victims’ bodies were handed over to their […]
New George RR Martin adaptation hits theatres
The film adaptation of American author George RR Martin’s short story, In the Lost Lands, hit US theatres this Friday. Much like Martin’s renowned novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the popular television series Game of Thrones, In the Lost Lands is an epic fantasy film that follows the […]
Ways to don denim this spring
KARACHI: Now that the cold has retreated, we can stop using sturdy fabrics as an excuse to layer up. That includes denim, which has been a loyal companion through the winter season. With spring taking form, you might find your resident fashion aficionados leading the season with this timeless cotton textile – and not just […]
Senate chairman issues production orders of PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry, Aon Abbas for Saturday – Pakistan
Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday issued production orders for PTI Senators Ejaz Chaudhry and Aon Abbas Buppi, instructing the authorities to ensure their presence in tomorrow’s Senate session. This was not the first production order issued for Chaudhry, who is imprisoned at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail. In January, Gilani issued a production order […]
Bilawal meets envoys
ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held separate meetings with the ambassadors from key Western countries and discussed with them ways to enhance mutually beneficial relations, particularly in trade, economic growth, and regional peace efforts. Bilawal met with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, French Ambassador Nicolas Galey and US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker at his […]
Pakistanis likely in for a nine-day Eid bonanza
KARACHI: Pakistanis may be in for a treat this Eidul Fitr, as many anticipate a holiday stretch from March 29 to April 6 — a break that could be the cherry on top of their festive celebrations. Ramazan, the Islamic month of fasting, prayer and reflection, culminates in Eidul Fitr, a significant religious festival observed on […]
Joint sitting convened on March 10
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Friday summoned the joint session of parliament on March 10 (Monday). President Asif Ali Zardari will address the joint sitting to mark the beginning of the parliamentary year. Meanwhile, the National Assembly Secretariat has made strict security measures for the joint session. According to the National Assembly Secretariat, special invitations […]
PM orders bi-weekly meetings on economy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the relevant ministries and other authorities to prepare within a week for bi-weekly sector-wise special meetings with the businessmen to work out tangible action plans to boost the national economy. Talking to the delegation of prominent businessmen from across the country at the Prime Minister House, Shehbaz […]
Afghan Citizen Card holders ‘advised’ by govt to leave country by March 31 – Pakistan
The federal government on Friday “advised” Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders, as well as all illegal foreigners, to leave the country by March 31 as part of its repatriation drive. The ACC is an identification document issued to registered Afghan nationals by Nadra. According to the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the ACC gives […]
Police take 25 Ahmadis into ‘protective custody’ as mob gathers at worship place in Karachi’s Surjani Town – Pakistan
Over two dozen members of the Ahmadi community, including children, were taken into “protective custody” by law enforcement personnel as a mob gathered outside its place of worship in Surjani Town, according to the police. West Zone Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Irfan Ali Baloch told Dawn.com: “Several workers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) […]