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Religious parties assemble in Mardan to demand release of men convicted in Mashal Khan murder case

JUI-F representative says religious parties will also push KP govt to avoid appealing against the acquittals.

Updated Feb 08, 2018 10:17pm

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia given 5 years in jail for embezzlement

Ex-PM Zia, who was been taken to a Dhaka prison under heavy security, may be barred from running in the upcoming polls.

Updated Feb 08, 2018 05:36pm

'What measures have been taken to bring back Husain Haqqani?' SC asks

SC summons foreign, interior secretaries and DG FIA to seek recommendations regarding action against former diplomat.

Updated Feb 08, 2018 03:47pm

Intizar killed by ACLC personnel in cold blood: CTD

Investigators insist there was no ‘criminal conspiracy’ behind the murder, but it appears to be more than a mistake.

Published Feb 09, 2018 12:41am

Minor boy allegedly raped in Swabi, teenage suspect arrested

The six-year-old child was raped by a boy living in the same vicinity.

Published Feb 08, 2018 11:41pm

Chief justice acknowledges ambiguity in Article 62 (1)(f)

Asma Jahangir argues that disqualification under Article 62 (1)(f) should not be more than five years.

Published Feb 08, 2018 09:01pm

Trump's tweet was deeply hurtful to Pakistanis, Bilawal tells American news outlet

"Afghanistan's war can't be won on Pakistan's soil," Bilawal tells hosts of Fox Business's 'After the Bell'.

Published Feb 08, 2018 05:07pm

IHC partially accepts Sharif family's appeal against video link testimonies

Gives relief to the family by accepting their demand to be present when witnesses record their testimony.

Updated Feb 08, 2018 07:58pm

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Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia given 5 years in jail for embezzlement

Ex-PM Zia, who was been taken to a Dhaka prison under heavy security, may be barred from running in the upcoming polls.

AFP | AP Updated Feb 08, 2018 05:36pm

Dozens killed in US-led coalition airstrike in Syria: state media

US media claims 100 pro-regime fighters were killed in retaliatory strikes.

AFP Published Feb 08, 2018 03:11pm

'All options on the table': Mike Pence warns North Korea ahead of Winter Olympics

US vice president says Washington is "ready for any eventuality".

AFP Published Feb 08, 2018 03:26pm

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Despite orders, courts are all too happy to accept out-of-court settlements stemming out of the desperation of the weak.

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Only memories are left of Mashal, the idealist who always wanted to learn more

As if exploitation of blasphemy laws by mobs wasn’t enough, state instrumentalisation has added to its misuse.

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When water at Tarbela recedes, Bharukot Fort emerges to reveal an eventful history spanning centuries

Once occupied by many dynasties between Babur’s invasion and British rule, the fort now stays submerged for nine months.

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