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November 22, 2024
Economic progress hinges on political stability: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal
Says productivity, quality, innovation are the bedrock of economic success.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
In blow to PTI, IHC rules its protest is ‘unlawful’
Directs govt to take steps to maintain law and order in capital; Mobile services to be suspended in Islamabad on 24th, 25th.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Third-party validation of all procurements ordered
“Procurement of services, in a transparent way, is the top priority of the government,” says PM Shehbaz.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
FBR official rewarded for pre-empting tax fraud
PM Shehbaz instructs FBR to engage best legal minds to give exemplary punishment to those involved in fraud.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Banks levy fees on large deposits to offset cash glut
Commercial banks set upper limit for deposits between Rs1bn and Rs5bn; daily limits also put in place.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Qureshi, Yasmin, Cheema indicted in another May 9 case
Aslam Iqbal declared proclaimed offender by Lahore ATC.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Delay in Gwadar airport’s commercialisation criticised
Ahsan gives airport authority three weeks to submit comprehensive plan with clear timelines.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
FO concerned over threat posed by terror groups operating from Afghan soil
Kabul urged to take decisive action against militants sheltering in Afghanistan.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Putin says Ukraine war is going global
More could follow, Putin warns after Russia fires a new kind of hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile at Ukraine.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Over 60 feared dead as Israel bombs homes in Gaza
UNRWA chief says 80pc of enclave is now high-risk.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
First ‘zoomed-in’ image taken of a star outside our galaxy
Image shows the bright if blurry yellow star enclosed inside an oval outline.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
PSX shrugs off security concerns to set record
KARACHI: The stock market shrugged off political and security concerns and resumed its record-setting journey after ...
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Education: the economic angle
“The economy is the start and end of everything. You can’t have successful education reform or any other reform...
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Smog and schooling
The impact of school traffic on pollution in Punjab is a result of the province’s development model.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Killing fields
There are important organic factors in the re-emergence of militants.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Iqbal’s philosophy
Iqbal’s ideal individual wants a just and peaceful world.
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Kurram atrocity
WITH the situation in KP’s Kurram tribal district already volatile for the past several months, the murderous...
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Persistent grip
PAKISTAN has now registered 50 polio cases this year. We all saw it coming and yet there was nothing we could do to...
Dawn
November 22, 2024
Green transport
THE government has taken a commendable step by announcing a New Energy Vehicle policy aiming to ensure that by 2030,...
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Orya Maqbool Jan released from Lahore’s Camp Jail on post-arrest bail in hate speech case
PTI posts video of anchorperson being showered with flowers by supporters upon exiting the jail; his bail was set at Rs200,000.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Ukraine says Russia struck it with ‘new’ missile; claims of ICBM launch disputed
Ukraine claims it was struck by ICBM, which can carry nuclear payloads.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz drops bid in face of Senate opposition
Trump praises Gaetz for stepping aside to avoid being a “distraction” for his new administration.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
At least 55 security personnel lost since Nov 1 in clashes, suicide bombings: think tank
PICSS data shows country endured 785 terrorist attacks over past 10 months of 2024, resulting in 951 deaths and 966 injuries.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Explainer: What’s next after ICC issues warrants for Israeli leaders?
Decision to issue warrant can bolster South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
PCB appoints COO Sumair Ahmad as Champions Trophy 2025 tournament director
"I am confident he will deliver an unforgettable ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for players, officials and fans alike," PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi sa...
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia makes first public appearance in 6 years
She was welcomed by Muhummad Yunus, with the pair photographed sitting together and chatting amiably.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Fatima Fertilizer, in partnership with UNDP, is the first company in Pakistan to adopt the SDGs Impact Framework
Fatima Fertilizer is Pakistan's first private entity to partner with UNDP, adopting the SDG Impact Framework to align its operations with su...
Dawn
November 21, 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s PM Netanyahu, Gallant
Says both responsible for “crimes against humanity and war crimes”, also issues warrants for Hamas leader Al-Masri.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death: US study
People with endometriosis had between a nine and 30 per cent higher risk of dying before 70.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Malala Yousafzai, Jennifer Lawrence highlight plight of Afghan women with documentary Bread and Roses
The documentary follows three women living under the Taliban regime.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Governor Kundi announces KP MPC in December amid rising security concerns
Kundi says "well and good" if CM Gandapur attends the moot planned for December's first week, where he will raise various issues.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
At least 5 dead, 8 injured in gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Kurram District
The incident comes amid a sharp uptick in the number of terrorist attacks across the province.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Sri Lanka’s president makes U-turn on IMF bailout
Dissanayake rules out negotiations with lender as economy has "no room to make mistakes”.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Interior ministry orders bureaucracy to ensure state resources are not used in PTI’s Nov 24 protest
Writes to chief secretary to make sure state "machinery, equipment, officials or finances" not used by PTI.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Must prioritise Pakistan over politics, personal interests: COAS Munir
Assures business community in Karachi of country's "stable future"; asks if people talking about economic default shouldn't be "held account...
Dawn
November 21, 2024
TRESemmé Pakistan brings the luxury and convenience of a salon to the Ambiance Boutique Art Hotel
TRESemmé has teamed up with Ambiance Boutique Art Hotel to offer exclusive in-room salon-quality hair care for a luxurious staycation.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Can Lahore learn from London’s Great Smog of 1952?
Lahore's deadly air could soon rival London's Great Smog — unless Pakistan follows the hard-earned lessons of the past.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Bulls return to PSX as shares surge 800 points in intraday trade
Analyst says today's rally driven by lower PIB yields.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to headline Coachella 2025
This year, the festival will run from April 11–13 and April 18–20.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Bitcoin breaks $96,000 for first time on optimism over Trump crypto plans
Trump promises to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet”.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome
Antitrust crackdown against Google includes banning deals to be default search engine, preventing it from exploiting Android.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Howard Lutnick’s China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead US in trade, tariffs
Chair of Senate finance committee says "Lutnick’s conflicts of interest in China appear to be substantial".
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Duct-taped banana sold for $6.2m at Sotheby’s art auction
Justin Sun, Chinese collector and founder of the cryptocurrency Tron, placed the winning bid over the phone.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Rawalpindi will be sealed from 50 points ahead of PTI protest
"Extraordinary security measures will be taken to ensure peace [...] nobody will be allowed to stage protest," says a senior police official...
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over $265m bribery scheme
Adani Group loses $28bn in value, putting its firms' combined market capitalisation at $141 bn.
Dawn
November 21, 2024
JCP to name Justice Ayesha Malik’s replacement to hear military courts appeal
Justice Ayesha was part of 5-judge panel that declared military trials of 103 civilians unconstitutional; SC registrar to draft rules for co...
Dawn
November 21, 2024
36 killed in Israeli attack on Syria’s historic city
Strike targeted residential buildings and industrial area
Dawn
November 21, 2024
New species of cobia fish discovered off Gwadar coast
KARACHI: Two new species of cobia fish — the long, meaty variety often featured in Hollywood movies depicting...
Dawn
November 21, 2024
Govt places 4,300 beggars on no-fly list
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan informed Saudi Arabia on Wednesday about the steps taken by the government against the...
Dawn
November 21, 2024