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GB security site attackers to be tried in military courts

Death toll from clashes in wake of Khamenei assassination reaches 20; Cases over Gilgit, Skardu violence registered under anti-terrorism laws, says IGP.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:48am

Anti-drone units to be established in all districts of Punjab, says home department

Surveillance drones and anti-drone systems will be provided as per the needs of each district.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 12:02pm

Kot Lakhpat-bound Qureshi seeks access to Imran in Adiala

National interest demands govt revisit its approach towards PTI, its founder, party leaders say.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 08:26am

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Allied Bank sets new benchmark in customer experience with Pakistan’s first humanoid robot

This deployment aligns with the bank’s broader strategy to leverage emerging technologies to provide efficient, accessible and customer-focused banking solutions.

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FCC reaffirms ‘finality of Judgements’ doctrine in long-running land dispute case

Shuts door on ‘perpetual litigation’ by rejecting plea against MDA filed by landowner’s legal heirs.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 08:44am

Firewall vital for cyber defence, NA told

IT minister claims TV channel hacking linked to PakSat satellite.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Balochistan on alert as thousands cross border from Iran

Bugti says over 2,000 enter Pakistan via the Taftan, Gabad crossings; provincial government closely monitors the situation.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:04am

Fire, safety audit no more responsibility of KMC, official tells judicial commission

Two of the ambulance drivers deposed that they had managed to drive their vehicles to the upper floors of the building to rescue trapped people through ramp.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:31am

Video of armed men torturing teenage girl in KP’s Domel goes viral

TTP announces probe; ANP condemns incident.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:51am

Pleas of Afghans for naturalisation certificate declared premature

PHC rules petitioners should first avail departmental remedy.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:05am

Senate body orders PWD staff absorption, payment of salaries

Panel also finalises report on retired officers occupying govt houses in Islamabad, along with outstanding arrears.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:05am

Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 16/17

Amid the emerging regional war, Pakistan needs national unity more than ever before

A reality check about the Indus Waters Treaty and why it exists

Highlights

Meet the Parsi cousin of biryani — Niloufer Mavalvala’s Murghi no Palau

Jarri Masood Zaidi appointed CEO of Karachi’s National Academy of Performing Arts

Ramazan dramas are proof Pakistani TV can do joy — so why only one month a year?

Trying three iftar buffets in Islamabad to see what all the fuss is about

Yashma Gill says her dad didn’t talk to her for a whole year when she started acting

Actor Khaqan Shahnawaz apologises for making fun of content creator Ali Abdullah’s speech impediment

Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran

Farazeh Syed’s ‘All the Women in Me’ refuses to let the colonial gaze define South Asian women

‘History will remember’: Pakistan’s stars react with grief and anger to Ayatollah Khamenei’s killing

Aima Baig questions timing of Badshah-Hania Aamir buzz amid Iran tragedy

Charred motorcycles and the smell of gunpowder — Recounting the protest outside the US consulate in Karachi

Muamma and our discomfort with a grey woman

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Fire, safety audit no more responsibility of KMC, official tells judicial commission

Two of the ambulance drivers deposed that they had managed to drive their vehicles to the upper floors of the building to rescue trapped people through ramp.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:31am

CM Sindh says work on motorway in Sindh will begin soon

Inaugurates 205th Urs of revered Sufi Saint Sachal Sarmast at Daraza Sharif, Khairpur.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:36am

Demolition of encroachment on heritage site in Hyderabad starts

It was learnt that such action of demolition of wall erected around it was demolished in 2018 on the request of culture department but it was rebuilt by the residents.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:38am