Death of an icon
The targeted killing of renowned qawwal Amjad Sabri on a busy street in Karachi on Wednesday suggests that those opposed to peace in the city are intent on moving ahead with their agenda. Residents of...
View ArticleCourt Proceedings Suspect remanded into police custody
KARACHI: A local court remanded on Thursday an alleged target killer, identified as Saeed alias Bharam, in police custody for questioning. The suspect, who is said to be associated with a political...
View ArticlePreparations Police tighten security for Youm-e-Ali
KARACHI: The traffic police have issued instructions on Wednesday for the vehicles participating in the procession of Youm-e-Ali to ensure smooth flow of traffic. The procession will start from Nishtar...
View ArticleBereavement Express Tribune staffer grieved
The newborn son of The Express Tribune reporter Zubair Ashraf passed away on Tuesday when he was merely a few days old. His funeral prayers were held at Zuhr prayers on Wednesday and he was laid to...
View ArticleAccountability for Alesha’s death
The tragic murder of Alesha, a prominent member of Peshawar’s transgender community, on May 26, represented bigotry and discrimination against the community at various levels. Alesha was firstly a...
View ArticleEngland’s women run riot against Pakistan
LONDON: England’s women made history with their highest ever one-day international score as openers Tammy Beaumont and Lauren Winfield scored centuries in a 212-run victory over Pakistan at New Road on...
View ArticleMeet our terms or will renew demand for new province: MQM
KARACHI: During the last six days, political point-scoring has dominated assembly proceedings and most of the members have raised petty issues rather than discussing the budget. During the session,...
View ArticleRonaldo double saves Portugal, Iceland into last 16
LYON: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in four European championships with two goals to secure Portugal’s place in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 with a 3-3 draw against Hungary on...
View ArticlePeople in Pakistan will celebrate, distribute sweets if army takes over: Imran
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said people in Pakistan will celebrate and distribute sweets if the military takes over, unlike what happened in Turkey. “People will celebrate...
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Three police officers shot dead in Baton Rouge, mayor says
BATON ROUGE, LA: Three police officers were shot to death and several others wounded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Sunday, the city’s mayor said, as the country remained on edge in the wake of police...
View ArticleGovt employees: Highest-paid belong to superior courts, law dept
ISLAMABAD: A wide gulf in terms of salaries and perks and privileges for various government departments has sparked grave anxiety among those state employees who feel they are treated with sheer...
View ArticleState of Economy: Unemployment, low productivity and absence of trust
LAHORE: Much has been written on the Pakistani economy from the perspective of macroeconomic stability. However, hardly any analysis and commentary discusses the state of economic stagnation which has...
View ArticleRoad mapping for success: from start-up to scaling-up
ISLAMABAD: Things are not sizzling in Pakistan’s tech start-up scene but the entrepreneurship ecosystem is definitely catching up. Recently, a young start-up, TrackReps, managed to secure over £50,000...
View ArticleBudget FY17: Property market expects govt to take back decisions
LAHORE: Real estate markets of Pakistan are likely to resume business in full swing this week after remaining somewhat stagnant for about a month as market players are confident they will be able to...
View ArticleComprehensive framework to develop social enterprises
LONDON: Taxation is coercive while charitable giving is voluntary. Taxes are used by governments as fiscal tools to make economic corrections by way of re-distributive policies and programmes....
View ArticleRefining competitiveness: Technology, innovation the way forward for our economy
LAHORE: Experts assert that for any country to remain competitive two major driving forces are essential –technology and innovation. Any market today is measured by the variety of brands it offers its...
View ArticleAll Pakistanis stuck in Turkey return home safely, says Foreign Office
All Pakistanis stuck in Turkey following the failed coup attempt in Turkey have returned to the country after being facilitated by authorities, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. Turkish President...
View ArticleBlaze engulfs Saudi Mecca hotel, no casualties
RIYADH: A fire ripped through an uninhabited hotel in the Saudi holy city of Mecca on Sunday without causing casualties, the civil defence spokesman said. Firefighters put out the blaze at the 10-floor...
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8 foods that relieve heartburn
KARACHI: What is heartburn? The stomach combines food, acids and enzymes to begin digestion. There are special protective cells that line the stomach to prevent the acid from causing inflammation. The...
View ArticleMan jailed for burglary attempt at Mourinho’s London home
LONDON: A man has been jailed for four weeks after attempting to break into Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s London home, British police said Monday. Gabor Roman, a 25-year-old of no fixed...
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