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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana 2 case

The case pertains to the purchase of an expensive Bulgari jewellery set at a throwaway price; Imran, Bushra Bibi also fined Rs16.4 million; court says it took a "lenient view" by awarding "lesser punishment".

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 05:08pm

Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security

Police and paramilitary forces deployed in Dhaka; Hadi laid to rest beside the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 04:23pm

Constitution and law torn to shreds, says TTAP head Achakzai on first day of opposition conference

Gohar says “entire Pakistan is sad” after Imran’s sentencing in the Toshakhana case, claiming the PTI founder and his wife were sentenced in a case in which all gifts were declared.

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 06:39pm

US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

Clinton’s deputy chief of staff says White House is attempting to “shield themselves” from scrutiny by focusing on the former president.

Published 20 Dec, 2025 05:54pm

Finance ministry says provincial shares under NFC released fortnightly, no outstanding liabilities exist after KP CM’s accusation of stalled funds

Statement comes a day after the KP CM accused the Centre of stalling development in merged tribal districts by not disbursing funds under the NFC resource-distribution formula for the current fiscal year.

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 02:58pm

‘Clear torture tactics’: Imran’s sons say incarcerated PTI founder being kept in isolation in jail

"They’re not even allowing guards to speak to him because they want total isolation from any other person, just to try and break him," Kasim says.

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 05:11pm

World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan’s economic stability

Of this amount, $600m will go for federal programmes and $100m will support a provincial programme in Sindh.

Published 20 Dec, 2025 12:53pm

US carries out large-scale retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria

US President Donald Trump had vowed to retaliate after a suspected ISIS attack killed US personnel last weekend in Syria.

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 10:24am

PPP’s Sherry Rehman says minister must apologise after heated exchange with Palwasha Khan during Senate panel

Says what happened during the meeting "can neither become normalised nor considered acceptable".

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 10:21am

Cummins, Lyon floor England as Australia march towards Ashes triumph

Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England were reduced to 207 for six at stumps, still 228 runs short of victory.

Published 20 Dec, 2025 01:19pm

Bangladesh in Turmoil: Student Leader Sharif Osman Hadi Killed, Nationwide Protests Erupt

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The two-year programme aims to restore incomes for street-food vendors while strengthening community resilience after the 2025 floods.

Bayer Pakistan strengthens women’s health portfolio by launching new medication to treat endometriosis

The new medication reinforces Bayer Pakistan’s commitment to improving access to innovative therapies for women’s reproductive health.

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A letter has been written to India, seeking clarification on the matter, FO spokesperson says.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 03:55am

Sudden variation in Chenab River’s flow affects wheat, other crops in Punjab

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World , Published 19 Dec, 2025 01:42pm

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Passengers offloaded, restrained from travelling must be provided with written reasons, LHC reminds authorities

Justice Ali Zia Bajwa says no administrative discretion, however broad, can justify curbing the liberty of citizens unless “it is traceable to a clear statutory provision or legal mandate”.

Pakistan , Published 18 Dec, 2025 02:48pm

Passengers offloaded, restrained from travelling must be provided with written reasons, LHC reminds authorities

India’s ‘unlawful use of force’ in Pakistan after Pahalgam attack violated rights to life, security: UN experts

“We are concerned that India has not disclosed credible evidence that the militants who committed the Pahalgam attack were sent to attack India by the Government of Pakistan,” they say.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 03:16pm

India’s ‘unlawful use of force’ in Pakistan after Pahalgam attack violated rights to life, security: UN experts

Body of Bangladesh student leader reaches Dhaka amid nationwide unrest

Protesters allege that the killing was carried out “at the behest of India”; Sharif Osman Hadi was shot in the head last Friday while launching his election campaign.

World , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 09:08pm

Body of Bangladesh student leader reaches Dhaka amid nationwide unrest

Meeting summoned after Pakistan kabaddi player represents ‘India’ in Bahrain event

Videos and images of Ubaidullah, a prominent international kabaddi player, donning the Indian kit went viral on social media, triggering criticism.

Sport , Published 18 Dec, 2025 08:24pm

Meeting summoned after Pakistan kabaddi player represents ‘India’ in Bahrain event

US ‘very grateful’ for Pakistan’s offer to be part of Gaza stabilisation force: Marco Rubio

US secretary of state says further clarity needed before countries formally commit, expresses confidence several nations are “willing to step forward”.

World , Updated 20 Dec, 2025 07:32am

US ‘very grateful’ for Pakistan’s offer to be part of Gaza stabilisation force: Marco Rubio

Islamic State Khorasan Province spokesperson arrested by Pakistani authorities: UN

Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team notes that IS-K’s ability to operate in the region degraded as a result of high-profile arrests by Pakistan.

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Says India has consistently attempted to undermine the Indus Waters Treaty in a systemic manner.

World , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 03:12pm

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Germany to take in more than 500 stranded Afghans from Pakistan

Berlin's interior minister tells German media that govt wants all cases processed this month.

World , Published 18 Dec, 2025 06:02pm

Germany to take in more than 500 stranded Afghans from Pakistan

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4 security forces personnel martyred in attack on camp in North Waziristan

Military warns that Pakistan reserves the right to hunt down and eliminate terrorists and their facilitators; reminds Afghan regime to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of its soil by terrorist groups.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 10:39pm

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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme, says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect

Kristi Noem says the suspect entered the US through the diversity lottery immigrant visa programme in 2017 and was granted a green card.

World , Published 19 Dec, 2025 12:03pm

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Politicians, lawyers express outrage over removal of IHC’s Justice Jahangiri

IHC slammed for hearing case; PTI chairman demands restoration of Justice Jahangiri.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 07:05am

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Lahore ATC acquits Shah Mehmood Qureshi, jails 4 PTI leaders in May 9 case

The verdict marks the fifth acquittal for the former foreign minister.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 03:15pm

Lahore ATC acquits Shah Mehmood Qureshi, jails 4 PTI leaders in May 9 case

India underestimated Pakistan’s military power: former air chief

"They never expected a befitting response,” he says.

Newspaper , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 08:38am

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Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league

Former Multan Sultans owner confirms submitting proposal on deadline day.

Sport , Published 17 Dec, 2025 10:47pm

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Heated argument over road project between Aleem Khan, Palwasha Khan mars Senate standing committee session

PPP senator asks if road project benefited private housing society in Lahore; communication minister says he will not tolerate “allegations”.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Dec, 2025 08:46pm

Heated argument over road project between Aleem Khan, Palwasha Khan mars Senate standing committee session

NCCIA uncovers alleged Ponzi network in Karachi, detains foreign nationals

Officials said to seize 'important and sensitive' data from the suspects.

Pakistan , Published 18 Dec, 2025 06:49pm

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Newspaper , Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:02am

Flights cancelled, roads flooded as rare storm soaks UAE

“Some flights … are cancelled or delayed due to adverse weather,” Dubai Airports spokesperson says; Sharjah's main street completely flooded.

World , Published 19 Dec, 2025 06:29pm

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Lahore-bound PIA flight from Jeddah makes emergency landing at Dammam airport

PK860 had 437 passengers onboard; flight scheduled to land at Lahore airport at 8pm.

World , Updated 20 Dec, 2025 12:14am

Lahore-bound PIA flight from Jeddah makes emergency landing at Dammam airport

‘Serious matter’: After Chenab, River Jhelum experiences disrupted flows caused by Indian authorities

Water flow in Chenab stabilises after days; officials say India disrupting river flow through run-of-the-river hydroelectric plants.

, Published 19 Dec, 2025 09:51pm

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Imran’s sisters among 400 booked over PTI Adiala sit-in; at least 14 party supporters arrested

Fourteen party workers sent on physical remand; FIR registered over violations of anti-terrorism law, criminal conspiracy and violating Section 144.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Dec, 2025 09:06pm

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