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No let-up as Pak-Afghan clashes enter third day

Info ministry says 331 Taliban combatants killed, 104 posts destroyed so far.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 08:37am

40pc people see Pakistan’s progress on right track: report

Although economic concerns remain the most worrying, their intensity has fallen sharply across all indicators since the first quarter of 2024.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 08:58am

PIA joins worldwide rush to halt Gulf flights amid war

Airspace shut over Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan; Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, 24 other airlines ground flights.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 07:58am

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AJK court moved over delay in presidential election

The Speaker is required to perform the functions of the president and ensure that an election to the office is held within 30 days of the vacancy.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 09:01am

Early hearing pleas to go before SC’s principal seat

CJP says separate petitions must for case transfer, urgent hearing.

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:03am

Opposition walks out of Balochistan PA over new divisions, districts

Raisani opposes inclusion of Kachhi district in Sibi division and Mastung in Quetta division.

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:03am

PM chairs meeting on overall security situation in country, directs authorities to ensure strict measures

Directs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take all necessary steps to ensure the safe repatriation of Pakistanis in Iran.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 11:30pm

Two bullet-riddled bodies found in Kech

Bodies taken into custody, moved to Turbat District Hospital.

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:03am

Police issue public safety advisory as Karachi placed on high alert amid Pak-Afghan tensions

"Karachi has been placed on high alert following increased military tensions between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces near the Pak-Afghan border," advisory says.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 09:52pm

Pakistan regrets outbreak of hostilities in Middle East

Urges all sides to refrain from actions that may undermine the security and territorial integrity of other countries; PM Shehbaz speaks to Saudi crown prince, UAE president.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:17pm

‘Bombing a sovereign country is not preemptive’: Politicians, analysts react as US and Israel strike Iran

Fact check: Viral videos do not show Afghan rocket strikes on Pakistani military installations; visuals are old

Pakistan’s Afghan policy has seemingly entered a decisive phase. But is there a long-term strategy?

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Shoaib Malik denies rumours of fourth marriage, threatens legal action against ‘misinformation’

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Anti-period tax activist Mahnoor Omer is one of TIME’s Women of the Year

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — Pakistani sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks

‘Get two to four more surgeries’: Atiqa Odho became the punchline for Fahad Mustafa’s bruised ego

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From the runway to TV and back: Amna Ilyas is putting her heart into doing what she loves

Munawer Ali Syed’s art speaks to Karachi’s urban wound

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Police issue public safety advisory as Karachi placed on high alert amid Pak-Afghan tensions

"Karachi has been placed on high alert following increased military tensions between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces near the Pak-Afghan border," advisory says.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 09:52pm