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EPAPER LIVE TV DAWNNEWS URDU Images Herald Aurora CityFM89 Advertise Events / Supplements Classifieds Obituaries DAWN.COM Today’s Paper | May 14, 2024 Home Latest Gaza siege Pakistan Opinion Business World Culture Prism Sport Magazines Tech Videos Popular Archive Flood Donations Home Latest Gaza siege Pakistan Opinion Business World Culture Prism Sport Magazines Tech Videos Popular Archive Flood Donations Search Search 10:58pm End of live blog for elections 2024 10:40pm Scrutiny concludes for nomination papers of 48 Senate seats 10:21pm ECP notifies Mahmood Khan as PTI-P chairman IHC stays govt move to block SIMs of non-filers Private telecom operator’s counsel warns that a loss of Rs1bn annually would occur if SIMs are blocked. Updated 14 May, 2024 02:55pm Related Operators agree to block non-filers’ SIMs, finally PTA refuses FBR demand to block over 500,000 non-filers’ SIMs Mass SIM blocking not feasible, warn telcos Protesters call off march in AJK after demands met Alliance head urges govt to also compensate families of three protesters and a policeman who lost their lives in the violence. Updated 14 May, 2024 04:46pm SC orders govt to ensure Imran Khan’s presence in NAB amendments case on Thursday video link The last hearing of the case was in October 2023. Updated 14 May, 2024 05:08pm Traders observe shutter-down strike against govt plan to extend tax net to Malakand division Claim that the proposal is "unjustified" in violation of the then government’s agreement with state of Swat in 1969. Published 14 May, 2024 05:28pm NA opposition leader says Defence Minister Asif’s remarks about Ayub Khan ‘unwarranted’ In yesterday’s searing session, Khawaja Asif had called for the former dictator’s body to be "dug up and hanged as per Article 6". Updated 14 May, 2024 06:08pm Govt unveils broader privatisation plan for state-owned enterprises Announcement comes after PM headed a meeting on privatisation process of loss-making state enterprises, according to statement. Updated 14 May, 2024 04:28pm Live Israeli tanks push into Gaza’s Rafah, as displaced civilians flee again Nothing wrong with Gaza death toll figures, WHO says after Israeli questioning. Updated 14 May, 2024 04:01pm New study urges US to work with Pakistan on countering terrorism, secure access to its airspace Calls for US to threaten Islamabad with serious negative repercussions” if militants allegedly based in the country "attack India again". Published 14 May, 2024 02:01pm Modi files candidacy for parliamentary seat in India’s election in holy city Varanasi The 73-year-old spent the morning visiting temples and offering prayers at the banks of the Ganges. Published 14 May, 2024 01:26pm Talks begin with IMF on new bailout Aurangzeb briefs visiting team on improvements in major indicators. Published 14 May, 2024 06:31am READ MORE TOP STORIES Dawn News English ?LIVE: US On Israel-Gaza Conflict Who Is Responsible For Problems Of Kashmir? India’s Election Enters Fourth Phase Explained: PIA Privatisation Lawyer Sacked For Exposing Israel’s AI-Assisted Genocide In Gaze Weekly Economic Roundup: PSX, SBP Reserves, PKR US Report Flags Possible Israeli International Law Breaches in Gaza Is PTI Ready to Apologise for May 9th? 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FIFA’s foul on Pakistan football Tariq Naqash Nadir Guramani Ammar H Khan Abdullah Momand Ahmad Fraz Khan MOST POPULAR Over last 24 hours 1 AJK march resumes amid stalemate Protest leaders accuse govt of delaying tactics; offices, schools to remain closed today while PM calls meeting. Newspaper , Updated 13 May, 2024 10:33am 2 Situation in AJK calms down after 2 days of violent clashes Rangers deployment withdrawn; JAAC leader open to negotiations with govt. , Updated 12 May, 2024 08:53pm 3 After months of speculation, Miftah Ismail confirms he’s forming new political party Former PML-N leader promises new party will "speak for the hopes and aspirations of all Pakistanis". Pakistan , Published 12 May, 2024 09:38pm 4 Second night of auroras seen amid ‘extreme’ solar storm No major disruptions to power or communications networks appear to have been reported this time around. World , Published 12 May, 2024 12:40pm 5 India’s illiberal election The outlook for India-Pakistan relations is troubled if Modi returns to power. World , Updated 13 May, 2024 09:02am OPINION Modi won’t go down sans a fight Would Modi accept defeat if it does come calling? Or would he take the Donald Trump route, instead? Jawed Naqvi Political merry-go-round Arifa Noor Climate justice Jamil Ahmad For a better deal Dr Niaz Murtaza Political capitalism Umair Javed EDITORIAL Privatisation divide How this disagreement within the government will sit with the IMF is anybody’s guess. AJK protests SINCE last week, Azad Jammu & Kashmir has been roiled by protests, fuelled principally by a disconnect between... Guns and guards THERE are some flawed aspects to our society that we must start to fix at the grassroots level. One of these is the... POPULAR OPED WRITERS Over last 24 hours 1. 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BUSINESS Govt unveils broader privatisation plan for state-owned enterprises Talks begin with IMF on new bailout Petrol, diesel may see a fall of up to Rs15 Influential sugar industry plans five-fold increase in bagasse price PM suspends two Passco officers over alleged failure in wheat purchase transparency Citi sees new $8bn loan deal by July SPORT Pakistan riding on momentum in Ireland T20 series decider Toulouse spoil PSG title celebrations Tyson Fury’s father bloodied in clash with Usyk’s entourage French Grand Prix highest attended event ‘Players working as drivers to make ends meet’: Hockey captain requests restoration of departments Rizwan, Fakhar help Pakistan square series against Ireland WORLD New study urges US to work with Pakistan on countering terrorism, secure access to its airspace Modi files candidacy for parliamentary seat in India’s election in holy city Varanasi Israel pushes into north, south Gaza as toll surpasses 35,000 Melinda to leave Gates Foundation, receive $12.5bn White House does not see Gaza killings as genocide Clashes break out in Afghanistan over poppy crop clearing ‘Drive like a woman’, French campaign tells men AFP Published 14 May, 2024 12:28pm Every award show is an opportunity to talk about Palestine — even the HUM Style Awards Hania Aamir, Faris Shafi and other stars used their platform to speak about something important this past Saturday. 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