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Qatar’s PM says Israel, Hamas reach three-phase ceasefire deal on hostage and prisoner swap

Says first phase will last 42 days, begins on Sunday; Biden says "full and complete" ceasefire in phase I with "permanent end of the war" in phase II.

Updated 16 Jan, 2025 12:11am

Study says Gaza toll could be 40pc higher, estimates over 64,000 deaths

‘Look who is talking’: BDS co-founder dismisses Netanyahu’s anti-semitic allegations against movement

‘Breakthrough’ in talks as Gaza truce deal draft finalised

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs3.47, high-speed diesel by Rs2.61

New petrol price is Rs256.13 per litre and that of HSD is Rs260.95.

Published 15 Jan, 2025 11:44pm

Military strongly reacts to Indian army chief calling Pakistan ‘epicentre of terrorism’

"Instead of trying to conjure up non-existent terror infrastructure in Pakistan, it would be wise not to indulge in self-delusion," says ISPR.

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 07:13pm

Saudi looking into $100m investment in Pakistan’s mining sector with focus on Reko Diq: minister

“Part of what we are looking at is how we can help Pakistan also in some infrastructure,” says Saudi Mining Minister Bandar Alkhorayef.

Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:31pm

Pakistan not formal ally, but strong partner: White House official Kirby

Reaffirms US "will remain committed to working with Pakistan to address common threats".

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 04:00pm

Pakistan tops annual smoking death toll in South Asia: report

From 2012 to 2022, the share of GDP per capita required to purchase 100 packs in Pakistan has increased by 38pc.

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 08:06pm

Iran ‘never’ plotted to kill Donald Trump, Iranian president tells US media

Masoud Pezeshkian calls accusations that Iran tried to assassinate Trump “schemes by foreigners”.

Published 15 Jan, 2025 06:44pm

PTI’s Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed amongst 32 indicted in yet another May 9 case

Court summons prosecution witnesses on January 23.

Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:33pm

Thousands to be evacuated after Mount Ibu eruption in Indonesia

Volcano spews smoke four kilometres into the sky.

Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:42pm

South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from besieged mine

All 166 survivors rescued so far arrested, charged with illegal immigration, trespass and illegal mining among other offences.

Published 15 Jan, 2025 06:59pm

‘Is That A Joke?’: Biden Responds When Asked if He or Trump Takes Credit for Gaza Ceasefire

Qatari PM Says Israel, Hamas Reach Deal On Hostage And Prisoner Swap

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World Bank pledges $20bn to Pakistan under 10-year partnership framework

Framework aims to increase tax-to-GDP ratio to over 15pc, add 10 Gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.

Business , Updated 15 Jan, 2025 03:23pm

World Bank pledges $20bn to Pakistan under 10-year partnership framework

Nestle, Unilever and PIA among ‘happiest workplaces’ in Pakistan: report

List covers over 100,000 organisations which were ranked based on anonymous tests taken by more than a million employees globally.

Pakistan , Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:58pm

Nestle, Unilever and PIA among ‘happiest workplaces’ in Pakistan: report

Army chief cites TTP presence, cross-border attacks as only points of contention with Afghanistan

“Our policy is only Pakistan," Gen Munir says, adds that Pakistan “has always wanted” better relations with Afghanistan.

Pakistan , Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:09pm

Army chief cites TTP presence, cross-border attacks as only points of contention with Afghanistan

Pakistan, Bangladesh underscore ‘enduring partnership’ for resillience against external influences

Military officials hold extensive discussions on evolving regional security dynamics, explore further avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.

World , Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:12pm

Pakistan, Bangladesh underscore ‘enduring partnership’ for resillience against external influences

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