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US hears Pakistan’s concerns over terrorism from Afghanistan, would play ‘productive role’ if there is one: Rubio

"We're against terrorism no matter where it emanates from and who it targets," US secretary of state says.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 12:52pm

Till I am here, people of KP will have the first right to its resources: Kundi

“No one should think that foreigners will come and loot this province," he says.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 03:44pm

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Qatari gas tanker struck in Gulf: state media

Iran designates British navy, air force as "terrorist organisations".

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 02:53pm

LPG price twice the official rate in open market amid shortage

Ogra notifies about Rs15 per kg increase in gas price; LPG selling for up to Rs630 per kg in open market while company-operated franchises are charging up to Rs400 per kg.

Published 01 Nov, 2026 07:27am

Pakistan becomes chair of G-24 bloc of developing nations, reaffirms pledge to fairer global financial system

Future of developing economies not peripheral but central to the future of the global economy, says finance minister; PM hopes chairmanship will help Pakistan advocate for global financial reforms.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 01:43pm

Thousands protest in India's capital against voter roll revision

Protesters led by opposition Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi chant “vote thief, leave your seat”.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 03:20pm

PIA resumes direct flights to China

PIA will operate weekly flights between Islamabad and Beijing every Friday.

Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:28am

Binance to resume withdrawals after covering bulk of stolen $6.3bn

FBI says North Korean state-sponsored unit known as TraderTraitor responsible for the crypto theft.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 11:54am

Islamabad High Court bars FIR mention in character certificates after acquittal

Rules such mention violates constitutional rights, including dignity and freedom of movement.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 07:53am

US to deport 150 Afghan immigrants back to Kabul

NYT reports that first flight could leave as soon as Monday.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 07:34am

Can Pakistan’s Judicial Independence Survive the 27th Amendment?

Pakistan Is Attracting More Transshipment Cargo — Can It Last?

Pakistan Cricket: Is Arafat Minhas the Future of the ODI Team?

COP31 in Antalya: Will the World Finally Address Air Pollution?

Can Pakistani Women Still Get Justice for Workplace Harassment?

Can AI Change How Pakistanis Invest?

Inside Pakistan’s Pizza Industry

Metros

ECP begins registration of voters in Punjab's Kasur, Sindh's Qamber-Shahdadkot

Woman shifted to Lahore General Hospital from Mianwali through air ambulance

Kasur woman suffers burns in acid attack by brother-in-law

Two dead as car, bike fall into canal after collision in Multan

Lahore Gymkhana: Colonial origins and politics of selective outrage

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Editorial: Will the Sost-Khunjerab border agreement help Pakistan’s agricultural exports?

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Can Pakistan’s Judicial Independence Survive the 27th Amendment?

Pakistan Is Attracting More Transshipment Cargo — Can It Last?

Pakistan Cricket: Is Arafat Minhas the Future of the ODI Team?

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Tetra Pak and WWF-Pakistan recognise Lahore school for carton recycling achievement

As the Central Region winner, the school received furniture made from recycled Tetra Pak cartons, showing students how used packaging can be turned into useful products.

Santheos introduces residential property opportunities in Greece

Santheos is an Athens-based real estate developer working on residential projects in Greece, including the conversion of commercial premises into homes.

NEVO Hunter: The world’s first REEV 4x4 Truck - Now made in Pakistan

The first vehicle launched under NEVO in Pakistan, the Hunter brings Changan’s vision of mass electrification to the truck segment.

Metros

ECP begins registration of voters in Punjab's Kasur, Sindh's Qamber-Shahdadkot

Woman shifted to Lahore General Hospital from Mianwali through air ambulance

Kasur woman suffers burns in acid attack by brother-in-law

Two dead as car, bike fall into canal after collision in Multan

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Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel election, but well short of majority

Netanyahu's coalition of right-wing and far-right parties wins 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats; opposition bloc secures 48 seats.

World , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 03:53pm

Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel election, but well short of majority

Pakistani three-wheelers go international as automotive manufacturer opens plant in Philippines

Sazgar is introducing its passenger, commercial three-wheelers and electric vehicles in the Southeast Asian country.

Pakistan , Published 30 Oct, 2026 09:12pm

Pakistani three-wheelers go international as automotive manufacturer opens plant in Philippines

Pakistan, China sign agreement to operationalise green channel at Sost-Khunjerab border

The arrangement also provides for enhanced information sharing and the exchange of risk alerts between the two customs administrations.

Business , Published 29 Oct, 2026 03:42pm

Pakistan, China sign agreement to operationalise green channel at Sost-Khunjerab border

Lawmakers voice alarm over KP situation, seek electoral reforms

Achakzai questions govt’s handling of Tehran diplomacy, Afghanistan ties; Senate resolution seeks coordinated national action to curb population growth.

Newspaper , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 08:29am

Lawmakers voice alarm over KP situation, seek electoral reforms

CDA directs removal of 'unauthorised' construction at JUI-F chief's residence in Islamabad

Directs that the mentioned violations should be removed within 15 days.

Pakistan , Published 31 Oct, 2026 12:08am

CDA directs removal of 'unauthorised' construction at JUI-F chief's residence in Islamabad

CDF Munir, Singapore's FM discuss regional security and bilateral cooperation

PM admires Singapore’s "remarkable economic transformation"; Dar, Singpore's foreign minister discuss possible resumption of direct Pakistan-Singapore flights.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 07:14pm

CDF Munir, Singapore's FM discuss regional security and bilateral cooperation

'Not related to defence': Govt responds to Fazl's remarks about Makkah pact countries' meeting in Tehran

Defence minister says he was "not needed in Tehran"; Naqvi explains PM had tasked him with peace efforts; JUI-F’s Murtaza alleges "programme to sling mud" at Fazl.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 01:04am

'Not related to defence': Govt responds to Fazl's remarks about Makkah pact countries' meeting in Tehran

Candid admission

Both ruling and opposition parties have lost credibility and political ground due to their ongoing vendetta.

Newspaper , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 08:41am

DG ISPR says Pakistan 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran mediation

Says Makkah defence pact does not bar new members; adds that Pakistan is committed to defending Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan , Published 30 Oct, 2026 11:19pm

DG ISPR says Pakistan 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran mediation

New provinces to carry heavy cost

Think tank puts annual recurring bill at Rs47-57bn for two provinces and up to Rs730bn if 30 divisional units were to upgrade to provincial status.

Newspaper , Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Disrupted LPG supply

Blaming the Iran border closure is but an attempt to cover up the ministry’s failure to do its basic duty.

Newspaper , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 04:17pm

'I will never go back to sea': 11 fishermen released from Indian captivity reunite with families in Karachi

Fishermen brought to Karachi via Edhi ambulance after being handed over through the Wagah Border two months ago.

Pakistan , Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:29pm

'I will never go back to sea': 11 fishermen released from Indian captivity reunite with families in Karachi

Pakistan, Turkiye shall 'continue to champion dialogue, diplomacy' alongside bolstering defences: PM Shehbaz

Premier attends event marking Turkiye's 103rd national day; terms Makkah defence pact "important milestone" in Pak-Turk ties.

Pakistan , Published 29 Oct, 2026 11:33pm

Pakistan, Turkiye shall 'continue to champion dialogue, diplomacy' alongside bolstering defences: PM Shehbaz

Nuclear jingoism

The world indulges India through nuclear exceptionalism.

Newspaper , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 09:17am

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to boost cooperation in oil, refineries and minerals

Saudi Arabia announces immediate launch of same-day visa processing for Pakistani citizens at its embassy in Islamabad.

Pakistan , Published 30 Oct, 2026 04:29pm

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to boost cooperation in oil, refineries and minerals

High-speed diesel price crosses Rs400 with Re0.85 increase; no change in petrol rate

Petrol to continue retailing at Rs377.91 per litre, according to notification from Petroleum Division.

Business , Published 29 Oct, 2026 11:43pm

High-speed diesel price crosses Rs400 with Re0.85 increase; no change in petrol rate

IRIS access alone is not legal service, LHC rules

Judge observes that Income Tax Rules limit an electronic address to a fax number or an email address and requires confirmation of transmission.

Newspaper , Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:58am

IRIS access alone is not legal service, LHC rules

Pakistan 'overperformer' in innovation, climbs 4 ranks globally in 2026: report

Report highlights Pakistan’s strengths are concentrated in digital economy, particularly mobile app creation, ICT services exports, high-tech imports, and software spending.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 02:08am

Pakistan 'overperformer' in innovation, climbs 4 ranks globally in 2026: report

ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10 years in security breach case

Judge says the objective of the accused was to “compromise the security arrangements through pressuring security officials”.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2026 08:43pm

ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10 years in security breach case

What a child drinks

What happens when water at home is unsafe?

Newspaper , Published 30 Oct, 2026 07:14am

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan becomes first men's player to claim 200 T20I wickets

Rashid achieved the feat in his 120th T20 international, with the 28-year-old boasting an average of 13.96 and an economy rate of 6.13.

Sport , Published 30 Oct, 2026 12:02am

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan becomes first men's player to claim 200 T20I wickets

Quintessential capitalism

Subsidies have built giants, and an emerging economy needs them more, not less.

Newspaper , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 08:59am

Trump at odds with reports of Vance’s letter to Iran

US president says outreach focused on medical supplies, not peace talks; Tehran confirms receiving vice president’s letter, no response yet.

World , Updated 30 Oct, 2026 07:45am

Trump at odds with reports of Vance’s letter to Iran

Judicial disaffection

THE resignation of Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani from the Lahore High Court is another indicator of the deepening...

Newspaper , Published 30 Oct, 2026 07:09am

'You are disgusting': Trump lashes out at reporter as he cancels weekend rallies ahead of midterm polls

Instead of the events in Kansas and Iowa, Trump will hold a “large number” of virtual “telerallies” in a series of states.

World , Published 30 Oct, 2026 11:28am

'You are disgusting': Trump lashes out at reporter as he cancels weekend rallies ahead of midterm polls

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US hears Pakistan’s concerns over terrorism from Afghanistan, would play ‘productive role’ if there is one: Rubio

Thousands protest in India's capital against voter roll revision

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US to deport 150 Afghan immigrants back to Kabul

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The BDS movement wants to remind you it's still boycotting Marvel and Disney for Palestine

The organisation called on supporters not to buy Marvel merchandise and cancel Disney+ subscriptions.

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We toured Karachi's Red Line to bring you this update

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