Stories by Asad Farooq

'State of emergency': A timeline of the long-drawn high treason trial of General Pervez Musharraf

Dawn.com retraces the major events from that fateful point in history and Musharraf's political descent since then.

Updated 17 Jun, 2022 03:28pm

Uber Eats Careem: Apprehensions trump hopes as ride hailing services announce merger

Millions of local customers of both Careem and Uber are curious about the impact of the merger of the two rivals.

Updated 14 Apr, 2019 12:30pm

These 19 developments shaped Pakistan's economic future in 2018

Take a look at the major ups and downs on the economic front in the outgoing year.

Updated 28 Dec, 2018 04:30pm

What the experts have to say about PTI's 46% gas tariff hike

Some economy experts critical of the impending hike, others see it as a long overdue move.

Updated 05 Sep, 2018 06:21pm

Election 101: How to cast your vote — simplified

Follow our simple steps to find out your polling station, and what you need to do (and not do) on election day.

Updated 14 Oct, 2018 04:51pm

Elections 101: What is the ECP and what does it do on election day?

Find out what roles the election officials will perform on July 25.

Updated 25 Jul, 2018 09:14am

Shahbaz wants to avoid blame games but holds PTI responsible for Pakistan's miseries

Khadim-i-Aala aka Shahbaz Sharif, the PML-N chief, landed in Karachi on Monday to launch his electioneering for the...

Published 25 Jun, 2018 02:29pm

Poll climate cannot please everyone, election commissioner tells petitioners seeking delay

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza on Monday refused to buy the argument that the ...

Published 25 Jun, 2018 01:13pm

Are you a registered voter? If not, here's what you need to know before the deadline ends

Ahead of ECP's deadline — April 30 — for voter registration, Dawn.com gives you a breakdown of what you need to do.

Updated 24 Apr, 2018 03:56pm

Pakistan, North Korea's mutually beneficial ties have long been a source of suspicion for West

Several Western powers have accused Pakistan of providing nuclear technology to North Korea.

Updated 07 Sep, 2017 10:04am

Pakistan Stock Exchange becomes first self-listed stock market in South Asia

20pc shares of the bourse have been sold to the public in an IPO.

Updated 30 Jun, 2017 06:24pm

Journalist escapes 'abduction bid' in Islamabad

Police launch investigation into suspected abduction attempt.

Published 03 Jun, 2017 02:10pm

Khaadi faces social media rage amidst allegations of inhumane work conditions

Khaadi denies all allegations, calls it "part of a conspiracy against the company".

Updated 30 May, 2017 03:32pm

The flamboyant Khan from Wall Street

The ‘self-styled stock guru’ is believed to have misled people for his own gains

Updated 15 Jul, 2017 01:21pm

The story of MAK, the flamboyant Khan from Wall Street

Mysterious Mir Mohammad Ali Khan, fugitive from US law, has allegedly been caught defrauding Pakistani investors.

Updated 15 Jul, 2017 01:21pm

PSX rocked by Rs7bn scam, authorities vow decisive action

Accused brokers will not be spared, says PSX chairman; SECP says it is investigating the matter.

Published 09 Feb, 2017 09:37pm

German company releases $5m compensation for Baldia factory fire affectees

ILO to start consultations among stakeholders on mechanism of distributing compensation amount.

Updated 09 Feb, 2017 08:49am

Dar’s confessional statement taken ‘under duress’: Asif

KARACHI: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday claimed that the much talked-about “confessional statement” ...

Published 03 Feb, 2017 07:26am

What did Ishaq Dar 'confess' to during the Hudaibiya Paper Mills reference in 2000?

Dar was a professional and not a political worker, he was forced to give the confessional statement, claims Asif.

Updated 22 Jul, 2017 08:43am

How a passionate Khuzdar footballer made it to Pakistan's under-23 squad

With hard work and dedication, Fazal hopes to gain international recognition with Pakistan football.

Updated 14 Jan, 2017 05:44pm