Home - DAWN.COM

Punjab and Sindh ministers engage in verbal spat over canals project

Azma says president signed approval for project; Sharjeel questions if Punjab's information minister understood president’s mandate under Constitution.

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 09:03pm

PRCS releases video of last minutes before Gaza aid workers killed by Israel

Footage released by the Red Crescent appears to contradict the Israeli military’s claims, showing ambulances travelling with headlights and emergency lights on.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 09:06pm

Live

UN calls for ‘unimpeded flow’ of humanitarian aid in Gaza

Netanyahu to visit White House on Monday; former UN official terms Israel’s attack on medics "inhumane horror".

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 08:50pm

People should benefit from lower inflation: Aurangzeb

Hopes new US tariffs will be turned into a win-win situation for both countries; says there is potential for further reduction in interest rate.

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 06:17pm

President Zardari to be discharged from hospital within 48 hours: physician

Dr Asim Hussain says president treated with antiviral drugs ordered from overseas.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 05:13pm

Balochistan govt warns BNP-M to limit march to Quetta’s Sariab Road or face legal action

“They have announced bringing the march to Quetta, and they should know that Section 144 has already been declared," says spokesperson Rind.

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 03:19pm

PCB slams incident involving Khushdil Shah and spectators in New Zealand

During the match in Mount Maunganui, a few spectators hurled "inappropriate" remarks at Pakistani cricketers present on the field.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 06:22pm

Leading garment producer Bangladesh holds crisis talks on US tariffs

Bangladesh exports $8.4bn of garments annually to the US, data from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association says.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 07:35pm

Federal govt abolishes 5 accountability courts in Lahore

Their staff and assets will be transferred to newly-established tribunals and courts.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 06:32pm

Myanmar quake death toll at 3,354 as junta leader returns from summit

Reaffirms junta’s plans to hold “free and fair” elections in December; USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 05:02pm

Impact Of Trump’s Tariff On Pakistan’s Economy

Trump’s Tariff Bombshell: Explained

What Are Tariffs?

Retail Payments in Pakistan Cross 2 Billion Mark in Q2

Global Reactions To Trump Tariffs

Trump’s Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs

Break Down Of Trump’s Tariffs By Country

MUST READ STORIES

‘No one to return to’: Afghans fear Pakistan deportation

Editorial: The Indian state has become a direct party in targeting Muslims

How judges’ quest for seniority chips away at judiciary’s very foundations

How more imports from US can help weather tariff storm

Across govts and tech platforms, we are witnessing a reordering of who gets to define truth

Editorial: Govt can earn much praise if it ensures requisite power reforms are implemented

Review: Deli Boys isn’t a family-friendly comedy — it’s so much better

Recent SC, FSC rulings reflect crucial steps in recognising financial autonomy of women

After tariff shock, Trump may weaponise finance against allies

British actor Russell Brand charged with rape, sexual assault

Shahrez Khan, the triathlete striving for victory on global stage

Dawn News English

Impact Of Trump’s Tariff On Pakistan’s Economy

Trump’s Tariff Bombshell: Explained

What Are Tariffs?

Retail Payments in Pakistan Cross 2 Billion Mark in Q2

Global Reactions To Trump Tariffs

Trump’s Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs

Break Down Of Trump’s Tariffs By Country

Lifebuoy’s Ramazan campaign inspires acts of kindness

‘Achayi Ka Haath Barhao’ captures the essence of Ramazan by inspiring small yet meaningful acts of kindness, generosity and togetherness.

Olly’s will

Olly the octopus writes his will and asks Delma to be a witness.

Stepwell in Fruit Park

Din Din and his friends work tirelessly on a vital project, but lurking threats challenge their determination to see it through.

HOW TO COUNTER THE INSURGENCIES

Pakistan becomes first foreign country to join China’s space station training programme: Suparco

Commission's director says astronaut selection process to be completed by 2026.

World , Published 04 Apr, 2025 01:44pm

Pakistan becomes first foreign country to join China’s space station training programme: Suparco

Cartoon: 4 April, 2025

Newspaper , Published 04 Apr, 2025 09:38am

Woman gunned down in Lahore hours before her wedding

According to Edhi Foundation, police and forensic teams have collected evidence and launched an investigation; victim's family alleges that her brother-in-law was the killer.

Pakistan , Updated 03 Apr, 2025 08:51pm

Woman gunned down in Lahore hours before her wedding

China hits back at Trump tariffs with own taxes, export curbs

Beijing imposed additional tariffs of 34pc on all US goods from April 10.

World , Published 04 Apr, 2025 04:45pm

China hits back at Trump tariffs with own taxes, export curbs

Economists see hurdles and opportunities for Pakistan as US imposes 29pc tariff on country

Analyst says Pakistan would have to offset the immediate negative impact, make its exports competitive as compared to other tariff-hit countries.

Business , Updated 03 Apr, 2025 05:38pm

Economists see hurdles and opportunities for Pakistan as US imposes 29pc tariff on country

OPINION

Verified no more

Across governments and tech platforms, we are witnessing a reordering of who gets to define truth.

Asad Baig

Victory for women

Rafia Zakaria

Failing schools

Neda Mulji

Share in profit

Parvez Rahim

A hard state?

Shahab Usto

EDITORIAL

Electricity relief

If govt ensures that requisite power reforms are implemented, it will earn much praise for reforming a vital segment of the economy.

Trump’s trade wars

Shoddy math applied by US to indiscriminately penalise its trading partners signals the end of an era of global trade liberalisation.

Legalised land grab

The Modi government from its inception has been attacking India’s minorities, the largest such community in its crosshairs being the Muslims.

POPULAR OPED WRITERS Over last 24 hours

Shahab Usto

A hard state?

Misconceived state policies have pushed the country into an abyss.

Khurram Husain

The day of the tariffs

Watching the Trump tariffs roll in while our own prime minister congratulated himself, his team and the power of prayer for being able to pass through a power tariff cut inspired zero confidence.

Touqir Hussain

Will US attack Iran?

Trump presents a threat and an opportunity.

Zafar Mirza

NCDs are food-borne

We are the result of what we consume.

Mahera Omar

A case for Rano

It is time to retire Rano the bear to Balkasar.

Sakib Sherani

From hard to harder

Instead of ‘hard state’ turning even harder, citizens deserve a state that goes soft on them in delivering democratic and development aspirations.

BUSINESS

People should benefit from lower inflation: Aurangzeb

Counter tariffs not an option for country: Pakistan Business Council

Power minister concedes no cut in base tariff yet

PSX falters after crossing 120,000-barrier

KP CM calls out Centre over unpaid dues

Exports of services rise to $5.46bn

SPORT

Hosts New Zealand beat Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0

PCB slams incident involving Khushdil Shah and spectators in New Zealand

Asian Football Confederation chief ‘hoping for new era of Pakistan Football Federation leadership’ as election rules announced

Muslim athletes frustrated as France mulls headscarf ban

PSL 10 to completely integrate Match Officials’ Technology

Teams arrive for ICC Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Lahore

WORLD

PRCS releases video of last minutes before Gaza aid workers killed by Israel

Myanmar quake death toll at 3,354 as junta leader returns from summit

Trump opponents ready to take to streets with nationwide protests

Leading garment producer Bangladesh holds crisis talks on US tariffs

UN calls for ‘unimpeded flow’ of humanitarian aid in Gaza

Pakistan re-elected to UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for 4-year term

Review: Deli Boys isn’t a family-friendly comedy — it’s so much better

Siham Basir Published 05 Apr, 2025 12:41pm

British actor Russell Brand charged with rape, sexual assault

Brand denied the charges, which relate to offences alleged to have taken place between 1999 and 2005 involving four women.

AFP Published 05 Apr, 2025 10:36am

Dananeer Mobeen is flattered by fans ‘shipping’ her character with Ahad Raza Mir’s — but let’s not get carried away

Her response comes after fans romantically linked her with her Meem Se Mohabbat co-star.

Images Staff Published 04 Apr, 2025 05:41pm

The daunting ‘reciprocal tariffs’ of the Trump administration

Aadil Nakhoda Updated 04 Apr, 2025 03:48pm

The day of the tariffs

Watching the Trump tariffs roll in while our own prime minister congratulated himself, his team and the power of prayer for being able to pass through a power tariff cut inspired zero confidence.

Khurram Husain Published 04 Apr, 2025 09:42am

Gender, mobility and shopping: The changing norms in Dir

In the Pashtun culture, women are still largely segregated into the domestic sphere because of constraining gender roles. But things are changing, slowly and subtly.

Ismail Khan Updated 02 Apr, 2025 08:06pm

TECH

Suparco invites proposals for first spaceflight mission

BUSINESS & FINANCE