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US midterms: Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump

Vote reflects deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump's war against Iran, which has sent fuel prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular president.

Updated 04 Nov, 2026 01:43pm

Pakistan continuing efforts for peace in Middle East as before: PM Shehbaz

Premier addresses a meeting of the federal cabinet.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 02:44pm

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Iran seeks diplomatic end to US-Israel war but 'ready for any scenario', says deputy foreign minister

China supports Iran, US to resolve differences through negotiation.

Updated 04 Nov, 2026 02:27pm

SSGC announces winter gas supply schedule for Sindh, Balochistan

Under the schedule, gas will be available from 6:30am to 9am, 12pm to 2:30pm and 6pm to 9pm.

Updated 04 Nov, 2026 01:54pm

'We did it!': Democrat El-Sayed hails US Senate win, becomes first Muslim elected to upper chamber of Congress

Addressing US Vice President Vance, El-Sayed says in his victory speech: “You're constitutionally obligated to swear me in in January".

Published 04 Nov, 2026 01:25pm

Israel election commission rejects Netanyahu charges of fraud

Central Elections Committee says it has conducted an audit of 9,069 polling stations following complaints and was confident that the announced results “accurately reflect the will of the voters”.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 01:23pm

Pakistan's Maliha Ali topples Russia's Drozdova at MMA world championships

Maliha secured the first two rounds using strong cage control and ground strikes, and managed to fend off a late takedown attempt in the match.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 12:01pm

Govt mulls international arbitration against Etisalat to recover $800m PTCL sale dues

Cabinet asks attorney general’s office to prepare the case.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 09:42am

PML-N, PPP review KP situation after federal takeover

PM Shehbaz held a separate meeting with CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss the overall situation in the country, according to a source.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 09:16am

Afghan refugees' teachers protest ‘abrupt layoffs’ by UNHCR

As many as 291 teachers, providing education to Afghan children for the past 35 to 40 years, have been laid off without prior notice or any financial relief.

Updated 04 Nov, 2026 12:07pm

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?

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Lahore basant preparations reviewed: Kite flying to be strictly restricted to designated areas

HEC can’t deal with employment matters of varsities: LHC

Changes to vagrancy law: Punjab Assembly body approves bill to raise child protection age limit from 14 to 16 years

Punjab govt's Chronic Myeloid Leukemia programme: Supply disruption forces patients to get drugs from market

Man held on blasphemy charges in Gujrat

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Six months of record-breaking development: Union Town offers fully developed, possession-ready plots on Pine Avenue

Union Town announces six months of major infrastructure development, with possession-ready residential and commercial plots.

Sarsabz farmers claim all three provincial titles in Punjab's Wheat Yield Competition 2025-26

Sarsabz farmers secured first position in 39 out of 40 districts and claimed all three provincial positions.

Ignite’s National Incubation Centers win prestigious International Award in London

Global recognition underscores Pakistan’s growing innovation ecosystem and its commitment to technology-led economic development.

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Lahore basant preparations reviewed: Kite flying to be strictly restricted to designated areas

HEC can’t deal with employment matters of varsities: LHC

Changes to vagrancy law: Punjab Assembly body approves bill to raise child protection age limit from 14 to 16 years

Punjab govt's Chronic Myeloid Leukemia programme: Supply disruption forces patients to get drugs from market

Man held on blasphemy charges in Gujrat

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.

World , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 07:03pm

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

PIA's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Islamabad

PIA becomes the first Pakistani airline to have added a Boeing 787-9 to its fleet.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 05:04pm

PIA's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Islamabad

Adrian Hamilton-Manns appointed new PIA chief executive officer

PIA says the appointment “marks a pivotal chapter” in the airline’s ongoing transformation.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 08:59pm

Adrian Hamilton-Manns appointed new PIA chief executive officer

PTI lawyer Salman Safdar says he met Imran, Bushra Bibi at Adiala jail

Counsel says meeting lasted 40 minutes and was “insufficient to cover all cases [and] legal matters”.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 11:28pm

PTI lawyer Salman Safdar says he met Imran, Bushra Bibi at Adiala jail

‘We’re technology-savvy’: DG ISPR says Pakistan ahead of India, Afghan Taliban in operational readiness

Lt Gen Chaudhry refutes concerns of increased drone usage by Afghan Taliban, whom he says are "proxies" of India; recalls Pakistan shot down drones sent by India last year.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 10:31pm

‘We’re technology-savvy’: DG ISPR says Pakistan ahead of India, Afghan Taliban in operational readiness

Govt slashes high-speed diesel price by Rs7.76 per litre, petrol by Rs3.40

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs374.51 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs395.20.

Business , Updated 03 Nov, 2026 12:43am

Govt slashes high-speed diesel price by Rs7.76 per litre, petrol by Rs3.40

A might-is-right world

Can distinct regional conflicts merge to push the world to the brink of a third world war?

World , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 08:37am

Police set up eight pickets for PAF base security in Rawalpindi

As part of the security plan, police mobile squads will patrol around Nur Khan PAF Base.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 10:23am

Police set up eight pickets for PAF base security in Rawalpindi

US-backed consortium proposes $4.4bn LNG project

Proposal envisages four tanks holding 560,000 cubic metres at Port Qasim in first phase of the $4.4bn plan that also includes a 1,100km upcountry gas pipeline.

Newspaper , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 07:27am

US-backed consortium proposes $4.4bn LNG project

Govt enlists oil refineries to shield citizens from global price hikes

Says they will bear a burden of Rs15bn for 30 days, which will allow petrol to be sold at Rs15 less than the global market.

Business , Updated 03 Nov, 2026 02:41pm

Govt enlists oil refineries to shield citizens from global price hikes

Crew from Nasa's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

Four-membered crew performed tasks such as growing crops in simulated Martian soil and interfacing with Nasa officials with recreated delays.

World , Published 02 Nov, 2026 12:13am

Crew from Nasa's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

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

Without consequence

From drone attacks to online harassment and legal intimidation, the methods of silencing reporters are multiplying, with little fear of punishment.

Newspaper , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 08:22am

Civilian convicted of offences against state cannot claim fundamental rights, govt says in report to LHC

Report argues that Imran's nephew Hassaan Niazi is a convicted prisoner and that his release through a second round of litigation, other than by way of appeal, is not permissible.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 06:24pm

Civilian convicted of offences against state cannot claim fundamental rights, govt says in report to LHC

Pakistan outperforms Vietnam in rice exports

Basmati exports absorb shock waves of the US-Iran conflict, sea route disruptions.

Pakistan , Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:06am

Pakistan outperforms Vietnam in rice exports

Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida, officials say

Videos on social media show the jet slamming into the ground next to a road and exploding.

World , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 10:46am

Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida, officials say

Americans vote in midterm election seen as a referendum on Trump presidency

All 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats at stake; Democrats need only three House gains and a net four seats in the Senate to wrest both chambers from Republican hands.

, Updated 04 Nov, 2026 12:40am

Americans vote in midterm election seen as a referendum on Trump presidency

Muttahida set to launch street movement for new administrative units

Khalid Maqbool announces rally on Sharea Faisal on Nov 29; calls for referendum to determine will of people on new provinces.

Newspaper , Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:06am

Muttahida set to launch street movement for new administrative units

LHC directs jail authorities to arrange meeting between Noreen Niazi, her daughters

Directive comes after Noreen was shifted to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology following her deteriorating health.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 04:11pm

LHC directs jail authorities to arrange meeting between Noreen Niazi, her daughters

Finance at COP31

At COP31, Pakistan should seek a ‘Cryosphere Declaration’.

Newspaper , Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:05am

Pyramid of pain

Defined by the FBI as “violent nihilistic extremism”, 764 promotes harm for the sake of harm; they are the engagement farmers of evil.

Newspaper , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 08:58am

M-4 lanes to be expanded within months: Aleem

Faisalabad-Pindi-Bhattian section to have six lanes.

Pakistan , Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:07am

M-4 lanes to be expanded within months: Aleem

Dear Test cricket, I stayed up

A love letter to Test cricket, exploring its beauty, uncertainty and humanity through a five-day drama featuring South Africa and Australia in Cape Town.

Sport , Published 02 Nov, 2026 03:43pm