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Pakistan, US renew Fulbright-HEC partnership to support 66 PhD scholars
HEC commits at least $4.54 million annually for five-year deal
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Post-mortems find no signs of torture in deaths of two women in Lahore police custody
Reports say black spots were found on the lungs of both women, while their hearts were filled with blood clots
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AJK election outcome remains uncertain as re-polling ordered at 23 stations
Re-polling could reshape the race as PML-N and PPP remain locked in close contests across key Bagh constituencies
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President Zardari approves appointments of additional high court judges, ending weeks-long impasse
President approves appointment of 10 additional judges to LHC, three to SHC, three to IHC, three to BHC
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Cambridge announces AS, A-Level results for June 2026 examinations
Lauds students for sitting exams amid regional tensions, uncertainty and disruption
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NCCIA summons four over 'false, fabricated' allegations against Sharjeel Memon
The individuals directed to appear in person before the investigating officer at the NCCIA Karachi office on August 13
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President, PM pledge equality for minorities
PM Shehbaz says minorities living in Pakistan were an integral part of the national fabric
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Bahrain FM congratulates Dar on Makkah defence pact
Bahraini FM also expresses his intention to visit Pakistan in the near future
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Pakistan, Japan sign $2.2m grant agreement to strengthen civil servants’ training
Would provide scholarships for 17 federal civil servants to pursue postgraduate studies in Japan
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Senate panel orders action on medical seats
PMDC told to probe vacancies and fee disparities
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NA saves 30% budget, cuts 20% posts
Federal govt fails to report any tangible savings from its rightsizing exercise
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IHC seeks report on judges' induction delay
Asks federal govt, law ministry to explain when PM sent summary to president
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Achakzai pushes PM on new ECP appointments
He added that he would appreciate a meeting with pm at earliest convenience to finalise nominations
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SC blocks retrospective tax penalties
SC also dismissed the appeal filed by the tax department
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JCP tightens rules on judge nominations
Bars members from nominating relatives, associates
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Public hospitals face bed shortage
Karachi’s major public hospitals have 7,750 beds for nearly 30 million people
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No change in fuel prices for Aug 11
Govt cites non-publication of Platts rates, petrol remains at Rs327.62 per litre while HSD stays at Rs380.86
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PTI, TTAP leadership fully behind Sept 27 long march to Islamabad: K-P CM Afridi
Says protest is a last resort after democratic avenues to secure Imran's release exhausted
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Fact check: Viral video of Shashi Tharoor lauding Pakistan's diplomatic influence after Makkah pact signing is doctored
The iVerify Pakistan team investigated this content and determined that it is false.
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Achakzai writes to PM Shehbaz, urges to begin process for appointment of new CEC and ECP members
Says he would appreciate meeting with the prime minister at the earliest convenience to finalise the nominations
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AJK polls peaceful, PML-N poised to form govt: Rana Sanaullah
Adviser to PM rejects allegations by the PPP that phased election process amounts to large-scale rigging
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Dar shares 'contours, key aspects' of Makkah defence pact with Iran's FM Araghchi
FM Araghchi thanks Dar for sharing the key aspects of the agreement
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Makkah Defence Agreement extension of Pak-Saudi bilateral defence pact: PM Shehbaz
Says the agreement 'entirely for defensive purposes', stressing that it is not intended for aggression
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Dar reiterates Makkah defence pact is ‘defensive in nature, not directed against any country’
Stresses accord not an instrument of confrontation, but expression of collective commitment to peace through strength
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Terrorist killed in joint police, CTD operation in K-P's Bannu
A Kalashnikov, three magazines and a bandolier were recovered from the terrorist
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IHC seeks govt, law ministry reports on long-pending judges' appointment summary
Court asks govt to explain consequences of allowing summary for appointment of judges to remain pending indefinitely
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Five terrorists, including key commander, killed in IBO in Balochistan's Panjgur: security sources
Operation was conducted by security forces in the Sarkeni and Chidgi areas following intelligence reports
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Govt rejects Taliban weapon claim
Govt rejects Taliban weapon claim
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Makkah pact: Pakistan moves to allay concerns
DPM Dar says pact not against any country Insists accord culmination of years of coordination Agreement remains
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Pakistan’s envoy seeks greater trade, investment to deepen US ties
Ambassador lauds Pakistani-American media’s role in strengthening ties between Pakistan and US
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Opposition cries foul as AJK govt appoints seven PSC members amid ongoing polls
PTI questions timing of seven PSC appointments, says move should have been left to new govt
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PM lauds Balochi song blending folk culture with national unity
ISPR releases Balochi-language patriotic song ‘Pak Ae Watan’ ahead of Independence Day
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Shortage of pediatric emergency beds strains public hospitals
Sindh has only around 450 pediatric emergency beds for more than 9.5 million children under five
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Punjab police called to AJK for 'specific purposes', alleges PPP AJK chief
Says PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah has announced the party’s victory months ago
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Turkish Petroleum to soon begin offshore drilling in Pakistan: petroleum minister
Says offshore drilling could pave the way for significant foreign investment
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Govt rejects Afghan Taliban claim of weapons smuggling, calls allegation ‘baseless’
Information ministry says Afghan soil remains a hub for sophisticated weapons and terrorist groups targeting Pakistan
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Makkah defence pact ‘purely defensive’, not targeted at any country: Dar
DPM says accord does not 'replace' any existing bilateral or multilateral agreements between the three countries
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15 terrorists killed in IBOs across Balochistan: security sources
Operations were carried out in Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai and Noshki
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What The Odyssey reveals about Gaza and Iran
Christopher Nolan's film asks us to rethink the Trojan Horse as the moment civilisation learned to weaponise trust
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The cost of fitness
Has the pursuit of fitness become more expensive than ever—or are we paying for a lifestyle instead of our health?
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Sunlight doesn't depend on straits
Bill McKibben on geopolitics, storage, and Pakistan’s solar revolution
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A woolly whodunnit full of heart
Kyle Balda's delightful adaptation of Three Bags Full blends mystery, humour, and emotion into a family film
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A faith finds its voice
Without official hymns, the Bahá'í Faith found expression through Urdu prayers and songs in Pakistan
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The art of being a good dinner guest
The best dinner guests don't just consume the evening—they contribute to it
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Trump’s never-ending troubles
US president makes claims of victory, but the reality of his second term is far from the pretty picture he paints
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Our least liveable city
Years of political neglect and governance failures have left Karachi, and the people who call it home, helpless
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Minister back smaller units
He argued that while the 18th Amendment had transferred powers from the federal government to the provinces
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PTI to court opposition parties for long march
Weighs reaching out to PPP; delegation to meet leaders after Aug 14














































