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Field Marshal Asim Munir notified as country’s first chief of defence forces

Development comes a day after the president approved the appointment on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 11:25am

US lawmakers seek action over ‘acts of intimidation’ in Pakistan

Effort led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar; 44 lawmakers write to Marco Rubio, ask for sanctions against officials involved in "transnational repression".

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:46am

Centre seeks Rs6.5tr revenue hike at 11th NFC meeting

Invites legal opinion on whether provinces are bound by federal expenditure priorities.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:58am

US plans to expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, says Homeland Security secretary

“I won’t be specific on the number, but it’s over 30, and the president is continuing to evaluate countries,” says Kristi Noem.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 10:00am

Putin in India on visit seen as tightrope walk for Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally receives Putin at the airport, signaling the importance of the occasion.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 08:33am

Move to revive Basant in Punjab faces first legal challenge

Petition before LHC fears "bloody sport" may cause deaths; ordinance issued despite assembly being in session.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 08:05am

Govt vows equal standards for imported, local cars

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar promises all vehicles will meet strict safety, quality regulations.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 10:12am

Deputy chairman bars criticism of ‘national heroes’ in Senate

Syedal Khan Nasir lists Nawaz Sharif among them; threatens to suspend members who violate ruling.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:16am

Despite stakeholders’ criticism, Sindh govt pushes ahead with plan to detach ICCBS from KU

Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail Rahu says a draft bill regarding the matter has been forwarded to the Charter Inspection Committee.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 09:01am

PTA clears PTCL-Telenor merger with strict conditions

New operator barred from exclusive deals, discriminatory pricing, cross-subsidisation.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 08:20am

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US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

List of countries includes Afghanistan and Somalia; policy places hold on pending applications.

World , Published 03 Dec, 2025 09:32am

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib steps down as PM’s aide on virtual assets

He continues to serve as the chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority with status of minister of state.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Dec, 2025 09:44pm

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib steps down as PM’s aide on virtual assets

Field Marshal Munir expresses satisfaction with ‘robust defence collaboration’ in meeting with Saudi military commander

COAS reaffirms resolve to enhance existing military-to-military ties in meeting with Bahrain National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammad.

Pakistan , Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:41pm

Field Marshal Munir expresses satisfaction with ‘robust defence collaboration’ in meeting with Saudi military commander

Punjab govt lifts ban on Basant after 18 years

Cultural festival to be celebrated under strict regulations; shopkeepers and kites will be linked to QR code.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 01:14am

Punjab govt lifts ban on Basant after 18 years

Pakistani sets world record as youngest university chancellor

Guinness World Records has recognised Mohammad Shahzeb Awan, chancellor of the National Institute of Technology, as the youngest university chancellor in the world.

Newspaper , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 12:39pm

Pakistani sets world record as youngest university chancellor

All milk samples collected in Karachi found unfit for human health, SHC told

Report by Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority shows presence of formalin and phosphate in samples.

Pakistan , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:19am

All milk samples collected in Karachi found unfit for human health, SHC told

Turkiye, Pakistan forge energy cooperation

Two countries sign five memoranda of understanding and deeds of assignment for oil and gas exploration; companies reach exploration pacts for three offshore and two onshore fields.

Newspaper , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:38am

Turkiye, Pakistan forge energy cooperation

Son of IHC judge sent on physical remand over fatal car accident that claimed two lives

Police say the suspect fled the scene immediately after the accident and was taken into custody from a private hospital.

Pakistan , Published 02 Dec, 2025 04:59pm

Son of IHC judge sent on physical remand over fatal car accident that claimed two lives

Bidding for PIA to be held on Dec 23, says PM Shehbaz

Premier says process is moving along smoothly with "transparency and merit" being the government's top priority.

Pakistan , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 06:36pm

Bidding for PIA to be held on Dec 23, says PM Shehbaz

US halts all asylum cases, reopens thousands under sweeping security review

Memo directs officers to place an immediate hold on all asylum applications, regardless of nationality, including applicants from countries rarely associated with security concerns.

World , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 11:11pm

US halts all asylum cases, reopens thousands under sweeping security review

Second thoughts

Muslim states may have belatedly realised that forcibly confronting Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions would be akin to aiding Israel.

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Politics of confrontation

Any move to impose governor’s rule in KP could plunge the country further into crises.

Newspaper , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 09:36am

Nokundi FC HQ standoff ends, all militants killed

Compound came under attack on Sunday; officials say all six militants killed in clearance operation.

Pakistan , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:41am

Nokundi FC HQ standoff ends, all militants killed

Imran dissolves PTI political committee amid ‘leaks’

Salman Akram Raja tasked with putting together "smaller body", which will also include allies.

Newspaper , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:40am

Imran dissolves PTI political committee amid ‘leaks’

Child’s drowning in manhole: Karachi mayor assures ‘impartial inquiry’, action against those found ‘negligent’ in visit to family

Says structured measures will be enacted to prevent such incidents in the future; KMC report attributes death to "carelessness" of BRT.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 12:09am

Child’s drowning in manhole: Karachi mayor assures ‘impartial inquiry’, action against those found ‘negligent’ in visit to family

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Newspaper , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:58am

UN aid consignments cleared for Afghanistan

Move marks first controlled reopening of transit trade since routine trade was suspended in October.

Newspaper , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:27am

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What is India’s politically contentious cyber safety app?

Currently available in Apple and Android app stores, Sanchar Saathi is billed as a citizen-centric safety tool.

World , Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:14am

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IHC seeks Justice Jahangiri’s degree record from HEC

HEC directed to appoint senior officer for court’s assistance.

Newspaper , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:01am

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Punjab govt considers issuing smart cards, motorcycle licences for 16-year-olds

“It’s not the children’s fault, we did not teach them to wear helmets,” says Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Pakistan , Published 02 Dec, 2025 09:35pm

Punjab govt considers issuing smart cards, motorcycle licences for 16-year-olds

Excluded citizens

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Newspaper , Published 03 Dec, 2025 06:18am

Imran ‘perfectly fine’, says Uzma Khanum after meeting PTI founder at Adiala jail

Aleema announces sisters to sit outside Adiala jail every Tuesday and not to move until six family members and six lawyers are allowed to meet Imran.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Dec, 2025 10:47pm

Imran ‘perfectly fine’, says Uzma Khanum after meeting PTI founder at Adiala jail

Kyrgyzstan president arrives in Islamabad on 2-day maiden visit

PM Shehbaz says the visit, the first by a Kyrgyz president in 20 years, marks a "significant moment in our enduring brotherhood".

Pakistan , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 11:21pm

Kyrgyzstan president arrives in Islamabad on 2-day maiden visit

MATCHMAKING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD

Despite some versions of various matchmaking and dating platforms having been available in the country for nearly a decade, the topic is not openly discussed.

Newspaper , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 02:04pm

Man arrested in US in possession of gun and written plans for attack is Afghan, not of Pakistani origin: FO

Suspect was arrested on Nov 24 after he was allegedly found in possession of weapons, ammunition and written plans for an attack.

Pakistan , Published 04 Dec, 2025 11:45am

Man arrested in US in possession of gun and written plans for attack is Afghan, not of Pakistani origin: FO

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