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Trump says wants ‘real end’ to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire

Qatar’s FM condemns Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, says Doha engaged in mediation; Trump says return to US has "nothing to do with" Iran-Israel ceasefire.

Updated 17 Jun, 2025 07:55pm

FM Dar rubbishes 'fake, fabricated' video of Iranian official about Pakistan attacking Israel with nuclear weapons
Merchants of war: Why did Israel attack Iran?
Iran state TV resumes programming after Israeli attack on Tehran; Trump reiterates negotiations

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Gaza death toll rises to 89 from Israeli attacks: report

Activists of Gaza march say participants in Egypt beaten, detained.

Updated 17 Jun, 2025 07:18pm

India regulator asks Air India for training data of pilots, dispatcher of crashed plane

Pilot of crashed plane had 8,200 flying hours experience.

Published 17 Jun, 2025 06:38pm

Charred bodies, shattered lives after gunmen kill 100 in Nigeria

Aid agencies help 3,000 displaced people; President Tinubu set to visit region.

Published 17 Jun, 2025 05:52pm

Karachi once again ranks among least liveable cities in global survey

Assessment looks at health care, culture and environment, education, infrastructure and stability in 173 countries.

Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:42pm

Alcaraz and Raducanu to team up in revamped US Open mixed doubles

Sabalenka serves up apology to Gauff after French Open final comments.

Published 17 Jun, 2025 06:47pm

Pakistan, US agree to advance talks on reciprocal tariffs: Aurangzeb

Finance minister says government will stay the course of reforms in taxation, energy and other sectors.

Published 17 Jun, 2025 12:43pm

PM Shehbaz for linking Reko Diq with railway network by 2028

Directs formation of inter-ministerial body to look after financing matters for upgrading and developing Pakistan Railways.

Updated 17 Jun, 2025 04:09pm

India’s IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after bomb threat

Separate bomb threat diverts plane of Haj pilgrims within Indonesia.

Updated 17 Jun, 2025 03:12pm

Army chief lauds overseas Pakistanis’ contributions during US visit

Highlights remittances, investments and higher achievements in other domains among their feats.

Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:34pm

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Iran state TV resumes programming after Israeli attack on Tehran; Trump reiterates negotiations

Iran issues evacuation warning for Israeli news channels after attack; 11 new deaths take tally to 24 in Israel; 224 killed in Iran so far; Russia "ready to mediate" and accept Tehran's uranium.

World , Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:53am

Iran state TV resumes programming after Israeli attack on Tehran; Trump reiterates negotiations

Army chief Munir in Washington for high-level talks

PTI supporters protest outside embassy ahead of army chief’s arrival; meetings expected with senior US officials.

World , Updated 16 Jun, 2025 08:50am

Army chief Munir in Washington for high-level talks

Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says

Among the State Department's concerns is the lack of a cooperative government to produce reliable identity documents.

World , Published 15 Jun, 2025 07:41pm

Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says

Four injured in Haifa amid fresh Iranian missile salvo on Israel

US officials tell Reuters that Trump vetoed Israeli plan to target Iranian supreme leader.

World , Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:38pm

Four injured in Haifa amid fresh Iranian missile salvo on Israel

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Newspaper , Updated 16 Jun, 2025 11:56am

Fact check: Trump, Netanyahu viral comments about Pakistan on Iran-Israel clash are fake

Clip of Trump telling Pakistan to stay out of conflict is deepfake while Netanyahu's comment is from a 2011 video and doesn't have direct threat to country.

Pakistan , Published 16 Jun, 2025 12:52pm

Trump says wants ‘real end’ to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire

Qatar’s FM condemns Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, says Doha engaged in mediation; Trump says return to US has "nothing to do with" Iran-Israel ceasefire.

World , Updated 17 Jun, 2025 07:55pm

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs4.80, diesel by Rs7.95

Finance division says new prices based on recommendations by ministries and Ogra.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Jun, 2025 01:04am

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs4.80, diesel by Rs7.95

Diplomatic setback

Pakistan’s restraint and a series of Indian missteps gave Islamabad a decided diplomatic advantage.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Jun, 2025 10:15am

FM Dar rubbishes ‘fake, fabricated’ video of Iranian official about Pakistan attacking Israel with nuclear weapons

Khawaja Asif warns global community to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s nuclear arsenal.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Jun, 2025 05:24am

FM Dar rubbishes ‘fake, fabricated’ video of Iranian official about Pakistan attacking Israel with nuclear weapons

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, Updated 12 Jun, 2025 12:54pm

Income tax calculator 2025-26: How does the new budget affect your salary

Fuel prices go up

Petrol hiked by Rs4.80, diesel rates rise by Rs7.95; Middle East conflict worries global markets.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Jun, 2025 08:29am

No surplus water

Dam construction requires sufficient water.

Newspaper , Published 16 Jun, 2025 06:28am

Merchants of war: Why did Israel attack Iran?

Israel sees in Iran a state it aims to destroy, not because it is worried that its black-turbaned fundamental clerics will get the bomb, but because it sees in Iran a worthy adversary.

Prism , Published 16 Jun, 2025 02:08pm

India adding to its nuclear stockpile: report

New Delhi possessed 172 warheads in 2024, 180 in 2025.

World , Updated 17 Jun, 2025 08:16am

India adding to its nuclear stockpile: report

Air India Dreamliner returns safely to Hong Kong after technical issue mid-air

The aircraft — same type as recent Ahmedabad crash — is now undergoing checks, source says.

World , Published 16 Jun, 2025 01:45pm

Air India Dreamliner returns safely to Hong Kong after technical issue mid-air

Deepening conflict

Some media reports say that the US had shipped hundreds of missiles to Israel before the attack on Iran.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:42am

One-time sellers, home-based business exempt from online registration: FBR

FBR chairman says online businesses already collect tax from consumers but don’t deposit it with the FBR.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Jun, 2025 08:57am

One-time sellers, home-based business exempt from online registration: FBR

Khawaja Asif hails FATF ‘snub’ to Indian designs

Defence minister says big victory for Pakistan that despite "all conspiracies of India and Israel", it hasn't been placed on grey list.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Jun, 2025 10:49am

Khawaja Asif hails FATF ‘snub’ to Indian designs

Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Calls his Olympic medal-winning performance a "stunning show".

Sport , Published 16 Jun, 2025 06:17pm

Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Faisalabad couple killed for ‘honour’ in Mardan

The couple married 17 years ago on their free will.

Pakistan , Published 15 Jun, 2025 08:09pm

Faisalabad couple killed for ‘honour’ in Mardan

Bitcoin pioneer Michael Saylor lauds Pakistan’s crypto efforts

“Pakistan has many brilliant people. It also has commitment and clarity needed by businesses globally,” says Saylor.

Pakistan , Published 15 Jun, 2025 07:34pm

Bitcoin pioneer Michael Saylor lauds Pakistan’s crypto efforts

PMD says chances of rain, thunderstorm in Karachi tomorrow

Humidity levels in the city expected to touch 70-80 per cent.

Pakistan , Published 15 Jun, 2025 02:19pm

PMD says chances of rain, thunderstorm in Karachi tomorrow

Fiscal malfeasance

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Newspaper , Published 16 Jun, 2025 06:29am

‘Indus River remains colonised’: Activists call out extractive state policies

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Pakistan , Updated 16 Jun, 2025 10:49am

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Boxer Aliya Soomro gets Rs4.7m sponsorship from Sindh govt for upcoming Dubai tournament

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