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PIA to be run by new owners from April subject to approvals, says PM’s adviser

PIA's privatisation was a key test of Pakistan's reform credibility with the IMF, says Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation Muhammad Ali.

Published 24 Dec, 2025 02:29pm

Finance minister says Pakistan’s economy shifting toward export-led growth

Says this is opening new horizons for domestic and global investors, and positioning the country for sustainable, long-term economic growth.

Updated 24 Dec, 2025 01:52pm

Asif says govt satisfied with PIA sale, sees it having great ‘symbolic value’

“The existence of a sick public sector is actually supported or pushed by the bureaucracy," defence minister says.

Updated 24 Dec, 2025 02:02pm

Daytime movement of heavy vehicles banned in Karachi for 2 months

Ban imposed on the movement of heavy traffic within the city, except between 10pm and 6am; ban in place till Feb 22.

Updated 24 Dec, 2025 12:41pm

27 cops martyred in 134 terrorist attacks in 2025, says DIG Bannu

Says a total of 134 terrorist attacks targeted police stations, police posts, checkpoints, police mobiles and police parties.

Published 24 Dec, 2025 02:42pm

Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkiye

Turkish minister says authorities found the plane’s wreckage near the Kesikkavak village in Ankara’s Haymana district.

Updated 24 Dec, 2025 11:18am

Foreign loan inflows surge by 46pc to $3.03bn in first 5 months of FY26

These inflows do not include $1.2bn disbursed by the IMF earlier this month.

Published 24 Dec, 2025 07:25am

India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

Modi says launch marks “a proud milestone in India’s space journey”.

Published 24 Dec, 2025 12:37pm

Gold tops $4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy

Gold has surged more than 70pc this year, its biggest annual gain since 1979.

Published 24 Dec, 2025 10:40am

Interim bail of Imran, Bushra in May 9, other cases extended till Jan 27

Court directs ex-PM to appear at next hearing in person or via video link; lawyer again barred from meeting PTI founder to sign power of attorney.

Published 24 Dec, 2025 07:48am

Giuffre Family Demands Answers Over Heavily Redacted Epstein Documents

Mercosur Leaders Meet in Brazil Ahead of EU Trade Deal Signing

Cambodian Students Struggle to Attend School Amid Ongoing Border Clashes

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PepsiCo launches Rise Together initiative in Pakistan to rebuild livelihoods of flood-affected food cart vendors

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Three in race as PIA bid opens tomorrow

Bidding will be on the basis of 75pc stake in airline.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:40am

CDF Field Marshal Munir awarded King Abdulaziz medal for his efforts to ‘advance Pak-Saudi ties’

SPA says CDF Munir given medal in honour of his efforts to strengthen Pak-Saudi relationship, cooperation; ISPR says award is kingdom’s “highest national honour”.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 02:16pm

CDF Field Marshal Munir awarded King Abdulaziz medal for his efforts to ‘advance Pak-Saudi ties’

LHC CJ suspends operation of Punjab land protection ordinance

"Someone should inform the government that if this law remains in force, even Jati Umra could be vacated within half an hour,” says Justice Aalia Neelum.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 02:29pm

LHC CJ suspends operation of Punjab land protection ordinance

Dollar shortage continues as exchanges run dry

Strict regulatory measures compound the situation; exchanges are only selling what they buy.

Newspaper , Updated 21 Dec, 2025 08:58am

Dollar shortage continues as exchanges run dry

Pakistan played ‘fearless, not careless’ cricket to win Under-19 Asia Cup, says head coach

"We wanted a united team and the result is in front of us," head coach Shahid Anwer says.

Sport , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 04:57pm

Pakistan played ‘fearless, not careless’ cricket to win Under-19 Asia Cup, says head coach

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THE recent disruptions in the Chenab river flow show a clear pattern in which India has repeatedly manipulated its...

Newspaper , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:03am

Pakistan snaps up major arms deal with Libyan force

The over $4 billion deal, one of Pakistan’s largest-ever weapons sales, will see arms sold to the Libyan National Army.

Newspaper , Updated 23 Dec, 2025 08:12am

Pakistan snaps up major arms deal with Libyan force

Arif Habib consortium emerges victorious in PIA auction with Rs135bn bid

Wins against Lucky Cement's Rs134bn bid for the national carrier in second round; Airblue exits in first round of bidding; Aurangzeb lauds conglomerates “vying for the best airline”.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 09:52am

Arif Habib consortium emerges victorious in PIA auction with Rs135bn bid

‘Highly respected general’: No end in sight to Trump’s praise of CDF Field Marshal Munir

“You know, eight planes were shot down, the war was starting to rage,” US president says while talking about Pak-India May conflict.

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Pakistan rout India to clinch U-19 Asia Cup title as Sameer Minhas and Ali Raza star

After Sameer Minhas' record-breaking century guided Pakistan to 347-8, pacer Ali Raza starred with the ball to help bundle India out cheaply.

Sport , Updated 21 Dec, 2025 05:04pm

Pakistan rout India to clinch U-19 Asia Cup title as Sameer Minhas and Ali Raza star

All eyes on PIA as govt looks to offload major liability today

Minister says unsuccessful bidders won’t have any role in running airline; insiders say proposal for three-way control of airline "turned down".

Newspaper , Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:36am

All eyes on PIA as govt looks to offload major liability today

Tax-to-GDP ratio to stall over five years, IMF expects

Forecasts provincial taxes to offset stagnant federal collections; notes tax revenue collection in FY25 fell short by Rs1.224tr relative to budget projections.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:40am

Tax-to-GDP ratio to stall over five years, IMF expects

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SHC extends order under which KU decision to cancel ex-IHC judge Jahangiri’s degree remains suspended

The order has been suspended until the next hearing, the date for which will be decided later.

Pakistan , Published 22 Dec, 2025 05:01pm

SHC extends order under which KU decision to cancel ex-IHC judge Jahangiri’s degree remains suspended

Multan’s Nishtar Hospital sacks doctor for misbehaving with patient’s family after video goes viral on social media

In the video, the doctor had raised his arm and showed the patient's family the middle finger.

Pakistan , Published 22 Dec, 2025 12:28pm

Multan’s Nishtar Hospital sacks doctor for misbehaving with patient’s family after video goes viral on social media

Islamabad court awards Rs5.4bn compensation to families of AirBlue crash victims

Court dismisses appeal filed by airline, upholds the carrier's liability in the case, and imposes a penalty of Rs1 million for delaying proceedings.

Pakistan , Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:43pm

Islamabad court awards Rs5.4bn compensation to families of AirBlue crash victims

Eight Chinese nationals among 22 remanded in online fraud case

IO says call centre employees lured citizens through social media ads to invest money.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Dec, 2025 10:17am

Eight Chinese nationals among 22 remanded in online fraud case

Bangladesh rejects India’s dismissal of protest outside its high commission in Delhi as ‘misleading propaganda’

“The miscreants were allowed to carry out their activities right outside the perimeters of the high commission, creating panic among the personnel inside the complex,” it says.

World , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 04:22pm

Bangladesh rejects India’s dismissal of protest outside its high commission in Delhi as ‘misleading propaganda’

Bangladeshi student leader shot in Khulna: report

Condition of National Citizen Party official said to be out of danger, The Daily Star reports quoting police officer.

World , Published 22 Dec, 2025 06:36pm

Bangladeshi student leader shot in Khulna: report

THE ASSASSINATION OF LIAQUAT ALI KHAN

One of Pakistan’s founding fathers and the country’s first prime minister was assassinated at a public gathering 74 years ago.

Newspaper , Published 21 Dec, 2025 07:14am

Snowfall forecast in mountains as cold and dry weather to prevail throughout the country

PMD indicated that an increase in fog intensity is also likely over the districts of northeastern Punjab.

Pakistan , Published 21 Dec, 2025 08:29pm

Snowfall forecast in mountains as cold and dry weather to prevail throughout the country

Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver joins rally to hit all-time peak

Spot gold rises 1.2 per cent to a record $4,391.92 an ounce; spot silver climbs 2.7opc to hit a historic high of $69.23.

, Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:21am

Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver joins rally to hit all-time peak

Alleged Bondi shooters conducted ‘tactical’ training in New South Wales countryside, police say

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World , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 11:44am

Alleged Bondi shooters conducted ‘tactical’ training in New South Wales countryside, police say

Washington okays upgrade package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet

Lockheed Martin picked as main contractor; $686m deal aims to extend fleet service life until 2040.

Newspaper , Updated 23 Dec, 2025 08:12am

Washington okays upgrade package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet

23 passengers travelling to Malaysia for ‘illegal’ jobs offloaded: FIA

Passengers did not have sufficient cash nor could they provide the required money for obtaining a visa, were travelling on visit visas.

Pakistan , Published 20 Dec, 2025 12:04am

23 passengers travelling to Malaysia for ‘illegal’ jobs offloaded: FIA

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PIA to be run by new owners from April subject to approvals, says PM’s adviser

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