Latest
-
Senior bureaucrats in hot waters
Contempt petition initiated against irrigation secretary, former CS
-
Forest fire destroys house in Haripur
Another wildfire perishes trees, rare bird species
-
NCA varsity status left in the lurch
Outgoing principal stakes claim to VC’s post
-
ACS sends report on dog attacks to CM
Report highlights negligence on part of Lodhran council chief officer
-
Dust storms while detrimental to humans will aid Punjab’s marine life
Residents face threat of respiratory diseases as sandstorms take hold
-
‘800,000 suffer head injuries every year in Pakistan’
Health expert says first 60 minutes are critical in saving injured
-
Millions stranded, dozens dead as flooding hits Bangladesh and India
Every extra degree of global warming increases the amount of water in the atmosphere by about 7 per cent
-
Saudi airline hails first flight with all-female crew
Majority of the seven-member crew were Saudi women, says flyadeal spokesperson
-
Indian government trims tax on fuel to fight inflation
Excise duty on petrol was reduced by 8 rupees per litre, and for diesel by 6 rupees per litre, says finance minister
-
Shehbaz, Zardari discuss strategy to face crises
PML-N trying to whip up numbers in Punjab Assembly for Hamza
-
PM urges use of latest fire-fighting techniques
Army and Balochistan FC are providing maximum assistance, says ISPR
-
Sculpting with light
Skilled lighting designer Uzma Sabeen speaks about what it takes to make a theater stage come to life
-
The agony before enlightenment
The ‘Fasting Siddharta’ represents the episode from Buddha’s life that led to ‘true Nirvana’
-
For the game and for glory
Mignon du Preez, the former captain of the South African women’s cricket team, puts her all into the game
-
Does the Taliban pose a cyber-threat?
Data and technology left in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal could pose a great risk in the hands of the Taliban
-
Is populism paralysing Pakistan?
Despite new cast assuming reins, the reluctance to take difficult decisions to stabilise the country remains
-
The not so stablecoins
As the global economy returns to normalcy, the crypto-hype train is crashing to a halt
-
Ex-minister’s arrest triggers high drama
Former minister Shireen Mazari released after her arrest sparks outrage
-
Mazari’s arrest sets off war of words between PML-N, PTI
PTI leaders using ‘woman card’ over Mazari’s arrest: Maryam
-
Pakistan’s Prof Bhutta ranked among top 100 scientists in medicine
The AKU professor is the only scientist from Pakistan and low- and middle-income countries who made it to top 100
-
Women TV presenters defy Taliban order to cover faces on air
Since surging back to power last year the Taliban have imposed a slew of restrictions on civil society
-
Judicial inquiry ordered into Mazari's arrest
CJ Athar Minallah directs to provide security to former federal minister, return her mobile phone
-
PM Shehbaz orders inquiry over mishandling at court
Judge Ijaz Hassan Awan's car was intercepted, others stopped from entering court
-
Punjab governor logjam continues
President cites courts' decisions, emphasises on Cheema's stance being vindicated by SC
-
COAS, Turkish defence minister discuss regional peace, stability
Turkey backs Pakistan’s stance on regional, international issues: Hulusi Akar
-
Relations with India ‘complicated’: FM
Bilawal denounces arch rival’s racist actions in IIOJK
-
Rs700b for next PSDP being mulled: minister
42% of projects belong to provinces, should be funded by them, says Ahsan Iqbal
-
NA approves bill to curb fiscal deficit
Legislation passed by majority vote amid opposition’s reservations
-
WASA issued red notices to pay Rs903m
IESCO threatens to cut power supply if outstanding dues not cleared within a week
-
Private firm gets Pirwadhai bus stand’s security contract
Company will install metal detectors, walk-through gates, CCTV cameras to ensure security
-
ECP withdraws schedule for Islamabad LG polls
Spokesperson cites technical flaws for the move
-
COMSATS teachers continue classes boycott
Six-member committee formed to investigate into alleged occupation of faculty block
-
Four held in Haripur double murder case
Accused killed man, his mother for asking for their sister’s hand
-
Pakistan urged to highlight Kashmir issue internationally
Kashmiri leaders say Pakistan should adopt aggressive policy to send strong message to people in IIOJ&K
-
‘No fire incident occurred on Margalla Hills’
TikToker Dolly set fire along Hazara Motorway for promotional video, Senate body told
-
Pakistan briefs ASEAN diplomatic missions on CPEC
Islamabad shared the underlying vision of CPEC which seeks to improve regional connectivity, says Foreign Office
-
JKSM chief urges Pakistan to take ‘concrete steps’ against Indian actions in IIOJK
It seems that Pakistan's political leadership has become indifferent to the Kashmir issue, says Altaf Bhat
-
Taliban supreme leader advises officials against multiple marriages
Decree instructs members of the Islamic Emirate to avoid two, three or four marriages
-
Biden Secret Service agents sent home after drunk assault report in S Korea
One of the agents arrested after getting into a fight over a taxi, says police official
-
Raja Riaz appointed opposition leader in NA
NA speaker tells PAC to decide their own chairman
-
Mob sets police station on fire, stones murder suspect to death in K-P
Incident occurs after a man, identified as Abdul Ghafoor, went missing from Bajaur and later his body was found
-
Military awards conferred on martyrs, soldiers
89 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), 36 Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), 19 Tamgha-i-Basalat awarded to army officers, soldiers
-
ECP de-seats 25 dissident PTI MPAs in Punjab
PTI cheers decision as a 'great achievement'; says Hamza no longer CM Punjab
-
FWO constructs temporary steel bridge to link Hassanabad
Permanent bridge to take 6-8 months for completion
-
Govt, powerful stakeholders not seeing eye to eye
PML-N leader says stakeholders should think about the current crises instead of resorting to arm-twisting
-
Bizenjo vows to face no-trust motion in democratic way
Balochistan CM says if anyone has any complaints, he is ready to listen
-
3 burnt to death in Balochistan forest fire
Four tribesmen were also injured; army helicopter arrives to douse the fire
-
Railways jacks up security amid terror upsurge
Control room set up to monitor suspicious activities inside, around train stations
-
Current account deficit narrows 39%
Rise in remittances, fall in imports restrict the deficit to $623m in April
-
U-19 matches relocated amid heatwave alert
Matches were scheduled to be held in Larkana, Sukkur, Shikarpur, Khairpur and Benazirabad
-
Pakistan get 8 gold medals at Hero Taekwondo Open
The Pakistani players from different academies managed to get 11 medals in Malaysia
-
Feeding the armies of the Raj
Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed
-
Punjab wildlife department lodges over 125 FIRs against illegal hunting
Almost 300 wild birds rescued from poachers, released back into natural habitats
-
Journalist Khawar Hussain found shot dead in Sanghar
Eyewitnesses say no commotion was seen near deceased journalist's car, investigation underway
-
The rot in the Ravi
Immortalised in poetry for its splendour, the river now runs foul with sewage
-
Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
-
Antibiotic resistance: a plague of our own making
Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers
-
Buner worst hit as K-P floods leave 314 dead, 156 injured: PDMA
159 houses damaged, 157 cattle perished in floods
-
Rescuers race against time as K-P flood death toll tops 340
Six districts declared disaster-hit; 2,000 personnel to pull bodies from wreckage
-
SC transport policy defines vehicle, security entitlements for judges
New policy applies to incumbent, retired judges
-
Prophecy, politics & the poetic imagination
Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control
-
Missiles and memes
From dark humour to outrage, social media turned the conflicts of 2025 into viral theatre
-
Degrees in dysfunction
Higher education in Pakistan still suffers from structural challenges that limit its competitiveness & impact
-
Scrolling through polarisation
Gone are the days when politics was confined to fiery debates & ballot boxes. Today, the battleground is virtual
-
A terror tag and a diplomatic turn
US terror listing of BLA & Majeed Brigade marks a major win for Pakistan with regional ripples
-
New Chinese EV maker enters Pakistan
Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies
-
PRAL CEO declines extension
Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul
-
Public-private tie-up vital for digital economy
Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways
-
Iqbal urges joint push for $100b exports
Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors
-
PSX scales new peak despite profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment
-
Oil markets bearish after Alaska summit
Prices will likely see only small dip in near term
-
ECC for phasing out govt guarantee for Skill Bond
Bond designed to attract private capital for vocational education and training
-
Canadian govt moves to end Air Canada strike
Asks labour board to order binding arbitration, union seeks parity on wages with Air Transat
-
Industrial activity shrinks 3.67% in June
LSM contracts 0.74% in FY25 on cement, steel, machinery but QIM grows 4.14% YoY
-
Gold prices continue downward trend
Price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs771
-
Pakistan, US vow to boost trade, investment
Finance minister says economy is improving; Moody's upgrade signals reform success
-
PSX ends flat below 146.5k on profit-taking
Index slips 38 points amid SOE concerns, IMF review uncertainty
-
US-India trade talks scheduled for August delayed
Visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi canceled, dashing hopes of some relief before August 27 deadline
-
Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as ‘new wave of genocide’
The 21-month war has killed over 61,776 Palestinians and injured 154,906, mostly women and children, officials say
-
Putin’s offer for Ukraine war peace deal takes shape
Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday
-
US 'proposed NATO-style joint defence guarantees for Kyiv'
Britain and France are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine
-
Netanyahu has become a 'problem', says Danish PM
political pressure, sanctions to be considered
-
Wang Yi to visit India for border talks
Foreign minister's trip comes amid easing tensions between Asian giants
-
West Virginia to deploy National Guard troops to DC
Show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation
-
Libyans vote in local elections
Elections were initially scheduled in 63 municipalities
-
39 killed in Gaza as Israel expands offensive
61,000 Palestinians killed since October
-
Trump changes tack on Ukraine after Putin meet
US president shifts ceasefire position after Alaska summit
-
Shelling of El-Fasher by Sudanese paramilitaries kills 17, injures 25
El-Fasher has been besieged by Sudan’s RSF since May 2024 amid its war with the army that began in April 2023
-
Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike, seeks binding arbitration
CUPE says over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are on strike, the first since 1985
-
Trump told Zelenskiy after summit that Putin wants more of Ukraine, source says
Zelenskiy rejected Putin’s demand; Russia holds a fifth of Ukraine, including most of Donetsk since 2014
-
First Atlantic hurricane of 2025 poised for Category 5 strength
Erin is 235 miles ENE of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with sustained winds of 155 mph (250 kph)
-
At least 11 dead, over 100 injured in factory blast in Russia
Governor says fire inside workshop led to explosion
-
Babar, Rizwan left out as PCB names squad for Asia Cup, tri-series
Salman Agha to lead 17-man squad, which also excludes fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi
-
Pakistan get 8 gold medals at Hero Taekwondo Open
The Pakistani players from different academies managed to get 11 medals in Malaysia
-
Sports Roundup: From Baleba to Bethell
Today’s big sports headlines at a glance
-
Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
-
Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
-
FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Semenyo
The Bournemouth striker was racially abused during the Premier League clash with Liverpool
-
Fabio matches Shilton for most competitive appearances
Fluminense goalkeeper played his 1,390th match in a 2-1 win over Fortaleza
-
Guardiola says one win does not signal that "City are back"
Coach makes claim as new signings score in Wolves rout
-
Pogba watches as Monaco start Ligue 1 season with a win
Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon won 1-0 in northern France
-
Bayern beat Stuttgart in German Super Cup
Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz sealed the Bavarians first title of the season
-
Spurs get Frank off to flier as Haaland sparks revamped Man City
Tottenham manager made a winning home debut with 3-0 victory over Burnley
-
Alcaraz to face Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final
Spanish second seed will play against world number one for the fourth time this season
-
Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win
The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after suffering from a minor muscle injury
-
Japan's Iwai grabs lead at LPGA Portland Classic
The 23-year-old rookie carded seven birdies and an eagle to move two shots clear after three rounds
-
Rehan aims to cement all-rounder role
He wants to give 100 percent if selected for Ashes