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IMF sees Public Sector Development Programme shrinking as defence outlay to rise

Lender projects interest payments to ease through FY30 as policy rates fall; for the current year, the Fund has revised its estimate to 6.5pc of GDP from 6.7pc in view of lower policy rates.

Updated 27 Dec, 2025 07:14am

PTI deletes X post of ‘provocative’ Bradford demonstration, says it does not endorse unlawful behaviour of any kind

"Independent citizens are also advised to measure their remarks to avoid any misunderstandings," it says.

Published 27 Dec, 2025 10:35am

Ex-IHC judge Jahangiri set to challenge his dismissal before FCC

Sources indicate the upcoming petition will argue that the IHC verdict was premature and violated principles of judicial propriety.

Published 27 Dec, 2025 07:33am

Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict

"Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement,” defence ministers of both countries say in joint statement.

Updated 27 Dec, 2025 11:01am

Afghan Taliban say doors open for talks to resolve issues

Taliban government continues to adhere to commitments made in the Doha Agreement to not allow Afghanistan’s soil to be used against any country, says Haqqani.

Updated 27 Dec, 2025 07:10am

KP CM does not get ‘full Liberty’ in Lahore

PTI workers complain of harassment, arrests en route; engagements at Punjab Assembly marred by altercations, confrontations with journalists.

Updated 27 Dec, 2025 07:25am

US judge blocks deportation of UK social media campaigner Imran Ahmed

US judge grants order barring any action without hearing; Ahmed sues Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pamela Bondi.

Published 27 Dec, 2025 07:51am

Israeli reservist runs over praying man in West Bank

The reservist acted “in severe violation of his authority” and his weapon had been confiscated, Israeli military says.

Updated 27 Dec, 2025 08:20am

Conviction under child marriage law doesn’t invalidate nikkah, Karachi court rules

Judge sentences man to two years in prison for marrying underage girl; observes that validity of marriage is a separate issue.

Updated 27 Dec, 2025 10:51am

Sikh bikers exempted from wearing helmets: Punjab CM

Sikh citizens get exemption from wearing helmets as turbans are part of their identity and religious belief, she says.

Updated 27 Dec, 2025 09:26am

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

US, Jordanian Forces Launch Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria

Funeral Held for 5 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attack on Gaza School Shelter

Elise Stefanik exits politics, drops New York governor bid in surprise move

Taiwan stabbing: President Lai vows full probe after 3 killed in Taipei rampage

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Karachi winter festivities magnify through the Dolmen Shopping Festival 2025-26

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PayFast marks eight years with launch of Raast QR Payments for doorstep deliveries

The licensed payment platform introduced Rah e Raast to enable real time QR payments at the point of delivery as it completes eight years in Pakistan’s digital payments landscape.

Karachi’s infrastructure is killing us, literally

Interim bail of Imran, Bushra 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.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 07:39am

Interim bail of Imran, Bushra extended till Jan 27

Fauji Fertiliser Company joins winning consortium after PIA auction

Arif Habib says discussions under way to finalise the terms and conditions of the partnership.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 12:28pm

Fauji Fertiliser Company joins winning consortium after PIA auction

Ex-SAPM Mirza Shahzad Akbar attacked in UK

“I have been attacked and been in hospital and with the police. Bruised and fractured,” Akbar says.

World , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 07:24pm

Ex-SAPM Mirza Shahzad Akbar attacked in UK

UN expert decries Bushra Bibi’s detention; urges communication with lawyers, family

Conditions and locations of detention must take into account the age, sex and health circumstances of detainees, says UN special rapporteur.

World , Published 24 Dec, 2025 07:29pm

UN expert decries Bushra Bibi’s detention; urges communication with lawyers, family

PCB receives 12 bids for two new PSL franchises

According to the board, the bidders hail from five countries — the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.

Sport , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 08:56pm

PCB receives 12 bids for two new PSL franchises

PIA: ready for take-off

There was no sense in carrying this enterprise forward any longer. It should have been dumped over a decade ago.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 09:08am

Pakistan emerges as main recipient of Chinese combat aircraft

Pentagon report says Beijing has strengthened its position as major arms supplier.

Newspaper , Updated 26 Dec, 2025 08:48am

Pakistan emerges as main recipient of Chinese combat aircraft

FIR against Dhurandhar film crew not legally possible, court told

Report submitted by the police states that all the proposed accused are Indian nationals and have no residential, business, or legal presence in Pakistan.

Pakistan , Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:55pm

FIR against Dhurandhar film crew not legally possible, court told

Pakistan’s solar shift has a gender problem

Rapid household solarisation across the country is often celebrated as a quiet revolution. But beneath this hopeful imagery lies a harder, less comfortable question: who is this transition really empowering?

Prism , Published 24 Dec, 2025 11:04am

Pakistan’s solar shift has a gender problem

PIA’s privatisation

It shows how politically and economically fraught privatisation of SOEs, especially entities like PIA and Pakistan Steel Mills, has been.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 09:01am

Fake visa notices target Pakistani applicants in US; missions warn against unauthorised applications

Visa applicants urged to avoid intermediaries, agents and unauthorised websites, regardless of claims of faster processing or special access.

World , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 07:34am

Fake visa notices target Pakistani applicants in US; missions warn against unauthorised applications

Hope we can avoid unnecessary politicisation: Ahsan Iqbal on speculation about disruption of his ARY News interview

During the interview, which was broadcast live, a man was suddenly heard saying, "Shut this", following which Iqbal's video call was disconnected.

Pakistan , Published 26 Dec, 2025 11:49am

Hope we can avoid unnecessary politicisation: Ahsan Iqbal on speculation about disruption of his ARY News interview

India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

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

World , Published 24 Dec, 2025 12:37pm

India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

Pakistan’s historic Murree brewery cheers export licence

"It's a journey of a roller-coaster and resilience," says Murree Brewery CEO Isphandyar Bhandara

Pakistan , Published 25 Dec, 2025 06:30pm

Pakistan’s historic Murree brewery cheers export licence

Education roundup 2025

Public spending on education remains stuck at 0.8 per cent of GDP.

Newspaper , Updated 26 Dec, 2025 07:36pm

Military top brass says no malicious interest, political or otherwise, will be tolerated

Chief of Defence Forces orders commanders to maintain the highest standards of operational readiness.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 07:45pm

Military top brass says no malicious interest, political or otherwise, will be tolerated

Pakistan, UAE hold ‘substantive talks’ during President Al Nahyan’s first official visit to Pakistan

Two leaders reiterate their determination to continue to work together to advance the shared objective of peace, stability, and sustainable development, according to a statement.

Pakistan , Updated 26 Dec, 2025 11:50pm

Pakistan, UAE hold ‘substantive talks’ during President Al Nahyan’s first official visit to Pakistan

10 terrorists, including high-value target, eliminated in DI Khan, Balochistan operations: ISPR

High-value target had bounty of Rs4m placed on him; weapons and ammunition seized in both operations.

, Updated 25 Dec, 2025 05:46pm

10 terrorists, including high-value target, eliminated in DI Khan, Balochistan operations: ISPR

Mobs vandalise Christmas decorations in parts of India ahead of the festival: reports

Christmas decorations and installations were vandalised at a mall in Chhattisgarh and a school in Assam, according to local media.

World , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 06:21pm

Mobs vandalise Christmas decorations in parts of India ahead of the festival: reports

UAE President Al Nahyan to make first official visit to Pakistan on Dec 26: FO

Emirati president expected to hold bilateral discussions, exchange views on international developments with PM Shehbaz during trip.

Pakistan , Published 24 Dec, 2025 05:40pm

UAE President Al Nahyan to make first official visit to Pakistan on Dec 26: FO

Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns after nearly 17 years in exile ahead of polls

Tarique Rahman, 60, the son of ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia, has lived in London since 2008

World , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 12:17pm

Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns after nearly 17 years in exile ahead of polls

PIA’s ping-pong

What will the state do with the Rs135bn realised from the sale?

Newspaper , Published 25 Dec, 2025 05:08am

Mesopotamian rivers

Iraq has warned that the Euphrates could run dry by 2040.

Newspaper , Published 25 Dec, 2025 05:08am

Psychology of poverty

Poverty is hugely stigmatising as the poor are blamed as being lazy, uneducated, or irresponsible.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 06:06am

Security situation

As per statistics, 2025 is said to be the bloodiest year as far as casualties in terrorist incidents are concerned since 2015.

Newspaper , Updated 26 Dec, 2025 08:52am

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Advances to deposits ratio falls to 35pc while investments to deposits ratio goes up to 100pc: report

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Artist Mashkoor Raza celebrated with posthumous exhibition at Karachi’s Mainframe Gallery

Alongside the painter's modernist works, a mockup of his studio was also on display.

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