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Qatar, Egypt stress 'diplomatic solution' only way to address ongoing Middle East crisis

Israeli artillery targets southern Lebanese towns after ordering residents of 9 villages to flee.

2026-05-09T15:16:36+05:00

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war

Mideast war taking a toll on Pakistan’s ‘wedding economy’

Region could witness new political alignment after US-Iran war, says Iranian envoy

Pakistan, Bangladesh sign agreement to combat drug trafficking

Under the MoU, both countries will fully cooperate with each other to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics.

Updated 09 May, 2026 11:49am

Putin says Russian army fighting 'aggressive' Nato-backed force in Victory Parade address

Zelensky orders Ukrainian military not to attack the parade following ceasefire announcement by Trump; President Zardari felicitates Russian leadership.

Updated 09 May, 2026 02:39pm

Sindh govt issues Aurat March NOC with conditions for participants' clothing, slogans

Speeches “against the ‘ideology of Pakistan’ or policies of the state” prohibited; Aurat March’s Lahore slams restrictions.

Updated 09 May, 2026 03:28pm

Traffic advisory issued ahead of Marka-i-Haq event in Islamabad

Islamabad DC says traffic diversions to remain in place from 6pm to 12am on Sunday on various routes; urges citizens to plan travel accordingly.

Updated 09 May, 2026 01:43pm

At UN, Pakistan raises alarm at Israel's systematic annexation of occupied West Bank

“Recent decisions granting expanded administrative authority over occupied territory, including land registration and confiscation mechanisms, constitute a grave violation of international law," envoy says.

Published 09 May, 2026 12:54pm

Mideast war taking a toll on Pakistan’s ‘wedding economy’

Marriage halls increase rates or avoid long-term pricing commitments due to economic uncertainty; govt austerity measures have led to stricter enforcement of wedding regulations.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:17am

Federal Constitutional Court staff pay, perks surpass Supreme Court's amid supremacy row

Official notifications issued by the FCC reveal an extensive package of salaries, allowances and financial incentives for employees ranging from lower-grade staff to senior officers.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:21am

Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms, source says

Hacking group ShinyHunters says it had stolen roughly 6.65 terabytes of Canvas data related to nearly 9,000 schools worldwide.

Published 09 May, 2026 12:56pm

Region could witness new political alignment after US-Iran war, says Iranian envoy

Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam says Tehran considers its relationship with Pakistan a priority in the neighbourhood.

Published 09 May, 2026 09:04am

Pakistan’s Horticulture Crisis & Untapped Potential

Pakistan’s Climate Finance Crisis Explained

Is Pakistan Falling Behind on AI Governance?

How Climate Change Is Forcing Rural Migration in Pakistan

PSL 2026 Final Breakdown: Peshawar Zalmi Crowned Champions

How Iran Disrupted the World’s Oil

Islamic Banking Boom in Pakistan

Local News

Punjab to review duplication of laws resulting in overlapping jurisdictions

LHC partially allows plea against violation of disability quota

Canal breach damages two dozen villages in Pakpattan

LHC declares woman a lumberdar, removes male appointee

PDMA warns of above-normal temperatures till July

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Master Group of Industries: Driving Pakistan's future through carbon negative innovation

By embracing clean energy solutions, the group continues to contribute toward lowering dependence on conventional energy sources and encouraging a more sustainable industrial ecosystem.

Climate uncertainty reshapes life in Pakistan as tree planting efforts shift towards survival

“The real work begins after the applause fades, in the quiet, daily acts of care that no camera records.”

Indus Cloud Limited, Indus DC REIT and UBL form strategic partnership to accelerate Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and cloud adoption

This collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening the country’s digital backbone and locally hosted cloud services for enterprises and public sector organisations.

Local News

Punjab to review duplication of laws resulting in overlapping jurisdictions

LHC partially allows plea against violation of disability quota

Canal breach damages two dozen villages in Pakpattan

LHC declares woman a lumberdar, removes male appointee

PDMA warns of above-normal temperatures till July

India loses information war to country that wasn't technically allowed online

Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir

PM Shehbaz presented with shield of appreciation for firm stance on key international issues including Palestine.

Pakistan , Published 06 May, 2026 08:44pm

Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir

Pakistan Army cadet gets top honours at Australian military college

ISPR says Australia’s Royal Military College has declared Pakistan Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas the “overall best foreign military cadet”.

Pakistan , Updated 06 May, 2026 07:10pm

Pakistan Army cadet gets top honours at Australian military college

A breakthrough?

The whole world would welcome an end to this pointless war.

Newspaper , Published 07 May, 2026 07:44am

India says Pakistani players can visit for multilateral events but bilateral competitions remain off table

"In so far as bilateral sports events in each other's country are concerned, Indian teams will not be ⁠participating in competitions in Pakistan," sports ministry says.

World , Updated 06 May, 2026 11:55pm

India says Pakistani players can visit for multilateral events but bilateral competitions remain off table

Pakistan turns down two lowest evaluated LNG bids

Bids from BP Singapore at $17.28 per mmBtu and TotalEnergies at $16.98 per mmBtu were received.

Pakistan , Published 07 May, 2026 10:42pm

Pakistan turns down two lowest evaluated LNG bids

India loses information war to country that wasn't technically allowed online

One year after Operation Sindoor: India had the jets, the digital army, and a decade of nationalist momentum. Pakistan had self-deprecatory jokes and diplomatic trolling. Guess who won.

Prism , Updated 07 May, 2026 02:03pm

‘We are prepared’: DG ISPR highlights indigenous military capabilities on Marka-i-Haq anniversary

AVM Ghazi says the PAF-IAF tally during last year’s combat operations stands at 8-0; Rear Admiral Ali says the air force and navy were “prepared to destroy” the Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant.

Pakistan , Updated 07 May, 2026 10:18pm

‘We are prepared’: DG ISPR highlights indigenous military capabilities on Marka-i-Haq anniversary

'It is suffocating': Indian crackdown in occupied Kashmir has even forced the valley's poets into silence

In the face of repression, many have stopped writing resistance poetry while others now largely keep their poems to themselves.

World , Published 07 Sep, 2021 01:06pm

'It is suffocating': Indian crackdown in occupied Kashmir has even forced the valley's poets into silence

‘Saudi pressure’ led US to pause Hormuz project: NBC

Riyadh rejects media report on Trump U-turn; White House official insists that “regional allies were notified in advance”.

World , Updated 08 May, 2026 07:45am

‘Saudi pressure’ led US to pause Hormuz project: NBC

The passing spectacle

The inability of the economy to supply and safeguard livelihoods is the real testing ground of this government.

Newspaper , Published 07 May, 2026 07:56am

Missed opportunity

A BIG opportunity to industrialise Pakistan has just passed us by. This has been reconfirmed by the investment...

Newspaper , Published 07 May, 2026 07:43am

Judge releases note purportedly written by Epstein

The handwritten note is said to have been found by his former jail cellmate, convicted murderer and ex-police officer Nicholas Tartaglione.

World , Updated 08 May, 2026 08:03am

Judge releases note purportedly written by Epstein

The May war

Rationality demands that both states come to the table and discuss their grievances, and their solutions in a mature manner.

Newspaper , Updated 06 May, 2026 07:14am

Dar says Pakistan's focus is now on making US-Iran ceasefire permanent

Foreign minister notes Pakistan’s role in bringing the US and Iran to direct negotiations for the first time in 47 years.

Pakistan , Published 06 May, 2026 06:05pm

Dar says Pakistan's focus is now on making US-Iran ceasefire permanent

NAB freezes four more Bahria Town properties in Karachi

Sources say action carried out following investigations that established that these assets were purchased through the laundering of criminal proceeds.

Pakistan , Updated 08 May, 2026 08:22am

NAB freezes four more Bahria Town properties in Karachi

Heatwave conditions expected across Pakistan from May 7-11: PMD

High temperatures forecast in upper regions from May 8-10, press release says.

Pakistan , Published 06 May, 2026 06:29pm

Heatwave conditions expected across Pakistan from May 7-11: PMD

Pakistan expects agreement between US and Iran 'sooner rather than later': FO

Islamabad will welcome a settlement between Iran and the US wherever it may be reached, FO spokesperson says.

Pakistan , Updated 08 May, 2026 12:21am

Pakistan expects agreement between US and Iran 'sooner rather than later': FO

US, Iran send positive signals on possible deal

• Trump believes deal with Iran ‘very possible’; operation to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz paused, ‘Epic Fury’ concluded

Newspaper , Published 07 May, 2026 07:06am

US, Iran send positive signals on possible deal

Risk readiness

The case for scaling DRF in Pakistan is compelling.

Newspaper , Published 07 May, 2026 07:52am

Layers of climate resilience

Credible climate resilience is anchored in a socioeconomic hierarchy that consists of five layers.

Newspaper , Published 07 May, 2026 07:58am

Marka-i-Haq: ISPR says any hostile design against Pakistan will be countered with greater strength, resolve

What the world witnessed in May 2025 was not achieved overnight, PAF chief says.

Pakistan , Updated 07 May, 2026 01:28pm

Marka-i-Haq: ISPR says any hostile design against Pakistan will be countered with greater strength, resolve

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

“They trifled with us today; we blew them away," US president says; Iran’s top joint military command accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker.

World , Updated 08 May, 2026 10:09am

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Shifting climate tone

Our financial system is geared towards short-term, risk-averse lending, while climate adaptation and green infrastructure require patient, long-term capital.

Newspaper , Updated 08 May, 2026 08:22am

PTI decries reports of Bushra Bibi's 'sudden, secret' hospital visit

"The silence of the government and jail authorities is making the entire matter even more suspicious,” it says.

Pakistan , Updated 07 May, 2026 12:38pm

PTI decries reports of Bushra Bibi's 'sudden, secret' hospital visit

Punishing dissent

THE Sindh government’s treatment of the Aurat March this week was a disgraceful assault on democratic rights. What...

Newspaper , Published 07 May, 2026 07:43am

OPINION

Taxation with equity

Predatory taxation of the formal sector is a fundamental factor in rising informality.

Sakib Sherani

Recognising women’s unpaid labour

Haris Gazdar Sara Malkani

Supreme in name only

Hassan Kamal Wattoo

Farewell to Dubai

Rafia Zakaria

Myth of merit and inclusion

Faisal Bari

EDITORIAL

Removing subsidies

The government no longer has the budgetary space to continue carrying hundreds of billions of rupees in untargeted subsidies while the power sector itself remains trapped in circular debt, inefficiencies, theft and under-recovery.