Pakistan
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The day Pakistan voted: Something electric in the air
It was strange, and it lasted just a few moments. But it felt like democracy.
Asad Rahim Khan, Dawn.com
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View from Dawn: Election doomed to controversy won’t provide closure for Pakistan’s crises
It is a shame that such a momentous opportunity has been so carelessly lost.
Dawn.com
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As Pakistan votes in a predictable election, young people are in focus
The country’s youth faces growing social and economic challenges but remains politically disengaged and disillusioned with a low voter turnout.
Abdullah Zahid
Trending
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BJP worker’s son claims in video he cast eight votes in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Varanasi poll: As 33 nominations are rejected, eight applicants allege that the process was rigged
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Sunday book pick: In Geetanjali Shree’s ‘The Roof Beneath Their Feet’, women defy definitions
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Iran missiles hit alleged militant bases in Pakistan
Following the attack, Islamabad expelled the Iranian ambassador and recalled its own envoy from Tehran.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan: Eight churches burnt, Christian homes vandalised after blasphemy accusations
The violence took place in the Jaranwala town of the Faisalabad district.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan: At least 35 killed in blast at political convention
The explosion took place at a convention of Islamist political party Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif acquitted in 37-year-old corruption case
Sharif was accused of misusing his authority and facilitating the transfer of 6.75 acres of government land to the owner of a media group.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan: Mob lynches man accused of blasphemy inside police station
The mob dragged the man identified as Muhammad Waris from the prison cell in Nankana Sahib city and beat him to death.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan floods: Toll rises to 1,486 as five more die in past 24 hours
The Sindh province has recorded the most number of deaths (638) in the three months from June 14 to September 14.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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Pakistan floods might have caused economic losses of over $40 billion, says minister
The country has received 190% more rain than its 30-year average between June and August.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan floods: Authorities struggle to contain country’s largest lake from overflowing
The country has received 190% more rain than its 30-year average between June and August.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan flood toll rises to 1,290, more rainfall predicted in next 3-4 days
The country has received 190% more rain than its 30-year average between June and August.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Rajasthan pipped to second spot by Hyderabad after match against Kolkata gets washed out
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IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings to cap off league stage
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Badminton, Thailand Open, as it happened: Satwik-Chirag win second men’s doubles title of the season
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit