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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 NA opposition leader says Defence Minister Asif’s remarks about Ayub Khan ‘unwarranted’ In yesterday’s seething session, Khawaja Asif had burst out at Ayaz Sadiq to maintain order in the house and allow him to speak. Updated 14 May, 2024 12:18pm Related Heated NA session as govt, opposition advocate Article 6 from different perspectives Opposition leaders slam military involvement in politics PTI says DG ISPR’s press conference ’full of contradictions, devoid of rationale’ 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. Published 14 May, 2024 12:08pm Live Gaza on ‘brink of deadly epidemic outbreak’, says Oxfam Global charity’s staff in Gaza say people are drinking dirty water while children are being bitten by insects swarming around the sewage. Updated 14 May, 2024 11:04am Talks begin with IMF on new bailout Aurangzeb briefs visiting team on improvements in major indicators. Published 14 May, 2024 06:31am Confidential data leak to attract trial under Secrets Act, warns Khawaja Asif Those sharing such documents will face two-year imprisonment and a fine,” he says. Published 14 May, 2024 07:51am Govt subsidy fails as three killed in AJK violence "Charged" protesters clash with Rangers exiting territory. Updated 14 May, 2024 07:45am Ruling coalition loses two-thirds majority in NA ECP suspends victory notifications of 77 lawmakers elected on reserved seats denied to SIC. Updated 14 May, 2024 10:27am Petrol, diesel may see a fall of up to Rs15 Despite rise in import premiums, local prices are expected to see second fortnightly drop. Published 14 May, 2024 06:31am Irsa increases Punjab, Sindh water shares Wapda revises Tarbela Dam construction schedule. Updated 14 May, 2024 07:58am ChatGPT-maker releases latest free model We’re very, very excited to bring GPT-4o to all of our free users out there,” CTO Mira Murati says. Published 14 May, 2024 06:32am READ MORE TOP STORIES Dawn News English ?LIVE: US On Israel-Gaza Conflict Violent Protests in Azad Kashmir: What Sparked The Unrest? 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? MUST READ STORIES Editorial: The tussle between Aurangzeb and Dar on privatisation was inevitable Modi won’t go down sans a fight The past year has turned matters into a confrontation between the state and the people Every award show is an opportunity to talk about Palestine — even the HUM Style Awards Editorial: Consistent PSDP contraction is a sign of Pakistan’s lingering financial and economic crisis ‘Drive like a woman’, French campaign tells men India’s illiberal election The Kachelo story Pakistan Literary Festival 2024 to be held at BUITEMS in Quetta Can Pakistan’s judiciary be truly independent? The battle over reserved seats Sponsored To draw or not to draw Let’s find out what Din Din, Delma and Dazel are up to this week. FIFA’s foul on Pakistan football Tariq Naqash Nadir Guramani Jamil Nagri Amjad Mahmood Iftikhar A. 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. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Indian elections Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric is raising concerns of violence. 2. Abbas Nasir Who can rock the hybrid boat? If the chief was able to weather that storm then, he appears far more secure now. 3. Muhammad Amir Rana Insurgency and social change Whenever anger flares against the state’s flawed policies, settlers become the targets. 4. Tariq Parvez The lethal troika The situation necessitates a fundamental shift in the terrorist threat assessment in Pakistan. 5. Muna Khan Overflowing cups Earlier, there was value attached to things and a sensibility too. 6. Reema Omer An inclusive judiciary While the detailed deliberations of the JCP need not be made public, the reasons for selecting certain candidates for nomination must be disclosed. 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 Citi sees new $8bn loan deal by July ChatGPT-maker releases latest free model 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 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 Gazans strive to study as conflict shatters education system Ex-Kazakh minister gets 24 years in prison for murdering wife ‘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 Every award show is an opportunity to talk about Palestine — even the Hum Style Awards Asfa Sultan Updated 14 May, 2024 12:48pm Pakistan Literary Festival 2024 to be held at BUITEMS in Quetta Renowned personalities from film, literature, theatre, music, entertainment and politics will participate in the event. 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