2 residential areas in Islamabad's Sector I-10 sealed after Covid-19 cases confirmed The number of Covid-19 cases reported in Islamabad has been rising rapidly. Published 30 Apr, 2020 03:24pm
NAB files another reference against PML-N's Abbasi, accuses him of illegal appointment Reference says that Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had appointed Imranul Haq as PSO MD in "violation of rules". Updated 27 Mar, 2020 02:11pm
'Are you untouchable?' Shahzad Akbar asks after Bilawal takes issue with being summoned by NAB "Remember no one is above the law, if you are called somewhere you will have to give a reply," Akbar tells Bilawal. Updated 13 Feb, 2020 03:09pm
PTM's Mohsin Dawar among at least 15 protesters arrested outside Islamabad press club Earlier, police said that PTM leader Ali Wazir had also been arrested but later denied taking him into custody. Updated 29 Jan, 2020 07:33am
PTM condemns Manzoor Pashteen's arrest, announces countrywide protests PTM leader Mohsin Dawar urges supporters to stay "peaceful like always". Updated 28 Jan, 2020 07:28am
PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal arrested by NAB in sports complex corruption case Shehbaz Sharif says Iqbal's arrest "proof of NAB-Niazi nexus". Updated 24 Dec, 2019 07:44am
Dawn's Islamabad bureau besieged by protesters for the second time this week Mob chants slogans, burns copies of newspapers; PML-N's Marriyum Aurangzeb questions government's silence over attack. Updated 07 Dec, 2019 09:21am
NA deputy speaker summons interior minister after BNP-M protests 'arrest of four women' in Awaran Directives issued after Akhtar Mengal staged a sit-in, threatened to quit the coalition and ultimately walked out. Updated 06 Dec, 2019 10:37pm
'An attack on Dawn is an attack on us all': Journalists rally against siege of Islamabad offices Journalist fraternity gathers in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta to express solidarity with Dawn. Updated 06 Dec, 2019 01:47am
Law ministry notifies appointment of Justice Gulzar Ahmed as new CJP Justice Gulzar Ahmed will take oath of office as Chief Justice of Pakistan on December 21. Published 04 Dec, 2019 03:33pm
Govt announces 'one-time' permission for Nawaz to travel abroad; PML-N rejects decision Permission will be subject to Sharif family submitting an indemnity bond "to the tune of Rs7-7.5bn", says minister. Updated 14 Nov, 2019 09:58am
PML-N says 'no need' to submit further surety to secure Nawaz's removal from ECL Cabinet sub-committee meets for the second time to deliberate removal of former PM's name from the ECL. Updated 13 Nov, 2019 07:25am
NAB throws the ball in federal govt's court regarding Nawaz's removal from ECL The federal government is the 'competent authority' to remove names from the no-fly list, accountability watchdog says. Updated 12 Nov, 2019 07:16am
PM's focal person for polio eradication resigns Babar bin Atta says he tendered his resignation due to reasons pertaining to his family. Updated 18 Oct, 2019 01:19pm
PTI central leader Abul Hassan resigns over differences with Tareen on party constitution Sources say the author of PTI party constitution 2019 was being forced by Tareen to amend the constitution. Updated 08 Oct, 2019 05:41pm
PPP stalwart Khursheed Shah arrested by NAB The senior PPP leader has been arrested by NAB Sukkur in an assets beyond means case. Updated 19 Sep, 2019 11:04am
Sheikh Rashid temporarily banned from Lahore Press Club for 'insulting' journalist A press release by LPC says the minister "insulted and misbehaved" with senior video journalist who is a cancer patient. Updated 05 Sep, 2019 06:42pm
Nasir Janjua, Khurrum Yousuf arrested after being denied bail in judge video leak case Counsel for the suspects argues that his clients were not named in FIA's investigation report. Updated 03 Sep, 2019 07:38am
Amended NAB law to exclude private citizens from accountability watchdog's reach A case previously investigated by NAB and closed will not be reopened, according to one of 11 proposed amendments. Published 30 Aug, 2019 08:43pm
Modi awarded UAE highest civilian honour amid occupied Kashmir crackdown Senate chairman cancels visits to UAE; activists decry Gulf nation bestowing award on Modi. Updated 25 Aug, 2019 10:02am