Latest Stories EU lists seven ‘safe countries’ to curb asylum claims Jason Holder’s all-round show keeps Islamabad United perfect Punjab announces Rs15bn package for wheat farmers Kulbhushan Jadhav got consular access after court martial, not appeal, Constitutional Bench told Freak hailstorm upends life in country’s north Dismal outlook for trade as US-China standoff deepens As Trump doubles down on tariffs, Chinese manufacturers welcome Americans to world of ‘luxury’ goods ‘How does this help Palestine?’: Outrage spreads as fast-food chain worker killed during attack in Sheikhupura Backstreet Boys Nick Carter accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit Most Popular Cartoon: 16 April, 2025 Fast-food chain worker killed in Punjab’s Sheikhupura White House says China faces up to 245pc tariffs due to its retaliatory actions Vehicles damaged as hailstorms batter Islamabad, parts of KP PM Shehbaz showers incentives to entice expats Fuel price relief ‘denied’ as govt raises levy to Rs80 PM Shehbaz announces massive incentives for overseas Pakistanis with job quotas, civil awards Improved outlook Venues for LA Olympics 2028 announced as cricket returns after century Editorial: Govt’s incentives should be for expats willing to invest in economy’s productive segments While remittances have provided critical support to current account, they have also been a double-edged sword. ‘How does this help Palestine?’: Outrage spreads as fast-food chain worker killed during attack in Sheikhupura Images Staff As Trump doubles down on tariffs, Chinese manufacturers welcome Americans to world of ‘luxury’ goods Images Staff Fact check: Video of army chief talking to US lawmakers is dubbed Fact Check By iVerify Why does Karachi lack most of the attributes of great cities? Kicking away the ladder Sakib Sherani The US has championed free trade and benefited immensely, but has practised it selectively. 17 Apr, 2025 China and Pakistan Khurram Husain 17 Apr, 2025 ‘Kiss my ring’ F.S. Aijazuddin 17 Apr, 2025 School for every child Naeem Sadiq Updated 16 Apr, 2025 Hard Iran-US nuclear talks Zahid Hussain Updated 17 Apr, 2025 Double-edged sword While remittances have provided critical support to current account, they have also been a double-edged sword. 17 Apr, 2025 Besieged people DESPITE all the talk about becoming a ‘hard’ state, Pakistan is still looking incredibly soft when it comes to... 17 Apr, 2025 Deadly zealotry FEARS that mob attacks on international fast-food franchises would end up in tragedy have come true, after police ... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 Improved outlook Remittances have proved to be most crucial lifeline for Pakistan in recent years. 16 Apr, 2025 Water dispute WITH a long, hot summer looming ahead, the last thing the country needs is two provinces fighting over water. Yet,... 16 Apr, 2025 A positive start FROM American threats of bombing Iran, things have taken a more positive turn as President Donald Trump’s emissary...