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Saudi forces say intercepted 10 Houthi missiles fired at southern region

Coalition intercepts cruise missile launched towards Khamis Mushait; Houthis advance on strategic mountain near Taiz.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 02:15pm

Students across country to get 500,000 Chromebooks over 2 years, announces PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister's Youth Chromebook Scheme launched; premier says it is "our collective responsibility" to equip the youth with modern technology.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 04:23pm

Why are Pakistan wearing a pink jersey today?

The Green Shirts are wearing pink today as the Pakistan Cricket Board observes Breast Cancer Awareness Day as part of Pinktober.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:59pm

Terrorist commander killed during IBO in Balochistan's Qila Saifullah: state media

State media reports citing security sources that the slain terrorist was involved in facilitating permanent residences for “foreign terrorists” in Balochistan.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 02:03pm

Resumption of war with with Israel, US will not change Iran's positions: Araghchi

"We must accept that new realities are taking hold. Shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz will no longer be the same, and the management of the strait will no longer be the same,” he says.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:40pm

Hina Javed murder case: In open letter to Punjab CM, victim's family again expresses mistrust in police probe

Reiterates call for formation of judicial commission, alleges investigation “continues to shift blame away from” Hina’s husband.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 04:00pm

Trump calls Obama ‘grossly incompetent’ after ex-president unloads on him at rallies ahead of US midterms

US president also calls US Senate Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed "fake doctor"; Obama derides Trump's strategy for Iran.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 02:14pm

'How will they let me go to Pakistan?': Indian Punjab CM wants to attend Lahore moot but doubts BJP will allow

Claims he has received an invitation for the 4th International Punjabi Conference, scheduled from Nov 27-29.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 08:01am

Indian protesters clash with police over dam project bordering China

Around 40 police personnel injured by stones thrown by protesters.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 01:13pm

Shadab returns, Razaullah makes debut as Pakistan elect to field in tri-series match against England

England also made two changes, with debutant Henry Crocombe replacing Josh Tongue, while Adil Rashid continued to sit out.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 12:59pm

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?

Inside Pakistan’s Pizza Industry

El Niño & Pakistan’s Smog: What’s the Real Connection?

Babar Azam at 32: Is He One of Pakistan’s Greatest Ever?

Metros

Hina Javed murder case: In open letter to Punjab CM, victim's family again expresses mistrust in police probe

Jailed leaders urge PTI leadership to forge consensus

Bank robber influenced by PUBG denied bail by Lahore sessions court

Insurance worker booked for rape in Sahiwal

Objectionable material: Lahore man arrested for blackmailing minors

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Nishat Group and LUXEED sign strategic MoU to bring Premium New Energy Vehicles to Pakistan

Pakistan’s diversified business group joins hands with LUXEED, with the backing of Chery Group, to build a premium new energy ecosystem for Pakistani customers

A deeper connection to Madinah: Knowledge economic city makes its Pakistan debut at the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo

KEC will present its full masterplan and Al Alyaa residential community, introducing a connected lifestyle destination in a city cherished by generations of Pakistani families.

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Hina Javed murder case: In open letter to Punjab CM, victim's family again expresses mistrust in police probe

Jailed leaders urge PTI leadership to forge consensus

Bank robber influenced by PUBG denied bail by Lahore sessions court

Insurance worker booked for rape in Sahiwal

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R4, European nations call for dialogue to resolve Middle East conflicts: FO

They expressed their commitment to continuing to contribute to diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond, FO says.

World , Published 24 Oct, 2026 02:03pm

R4, European nations call for dialogue to resolve Middle East conflicts: FO

Wheat support price set at Rs4,500/maund

PM Shehbaz also okays livestock board restructuring, directs foot-and-mouth disease eradication plan

Newspaper , Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Govt raises high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.91 per litre; petrol price unchanged at Rs377.71

Following the revision, HSD will cost Rs393.66 per litre.

Business , Published 23 Oct, 2026 11:32pm

Govt raises high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.91 per litre; petrol price unchanged at Rs377.71

Islamabad rebuts Kabul's stance on ‘lacking capacity’ to fuel insecurity in Pakistan, slams 'diversionary allegations'

Info ministry cites UN, US reports on terrorist activities on Afghan soil; rejects ex-US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad’s "sweeping baseless assertions" of arming Afghans to fight Taliban.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 10:41pm

Islamabad rebuts Kabul's stance on ‘lacking capacity’ to fuel insecurity in Pakistan, slams 'diversionary allegations'

Former skipper Shan Masood axed as Pakistan turn to youth for Sri Lanka Tests

Shan’s omission marks a significant change in Pakistan’s top order as the selectors look beyond established international players amid the team’s struggles in the current WTC cycle.

Sport , Published 24 Oct, 2026 07:17pm

Former skipper Shan Masood axed as Pakistan turn to youth for Sri Lanka Tests

Suspect accused of assaulting female scooty rider in Lahore granted bail

Bail granted against a surety bond of Rs100,000; Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif "sad" at court's decision.

Pakistan , Published 24 Oct, 2026 05:37pm

Suspect accused of assaulting female scooty rider in Lahore granted bail

Man held for torturing female scooty rider in Lahore

The footage showed the suspect overtook the scooty rider on the busy road, placed his bike in front of her two wheeler and subjected her to brutal torture in the presence of several passersby.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:12am

Man held for torturing female scooty rider in Lahore

Breaking the cycle

Workers’ remittances have helped the current account and rebuilt reserves, and continued external borrowing has bought time.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 08:41am

Peshawar High Court bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker

Court also allows Suriya Bibi to retain official residence, suspends order to vacate it.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:27am

Peshawar High Court bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker

Indian Punjab CM wants to attend Lahore moot

Bhagwant Mann says World Punjabi Conference organisers invited him; doubts BJP-led government will let him visit.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Oct, 2026 08:00am

Indian Punjab CM wants to attend Lahore moot

Trump’s threat to strike Iran raises public concerns, congressional questions

Further attacks could increase pressure on Iran but might prolong the conflict without securing a political settlement.

World , Published 24 Oct, 2026 11:06am

Trump’s threat to strike Iran raises public concerns, congressional questions

Spirit of cooperation

What are countries choosing to do about a divided world?

Newspaper , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 05:07pm

Pakistan qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final after draw with Japan

Pakistan’s junior hockey team qualified for the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup after holding Japan to a 2-2 draw in their final round-robin match at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Friday.

Sport , Published 23 Oct, 2026 04:51pm

Pakistan qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final after draw with Japan

AIPAC’s shift

War-weary Americans can see through Israeli machinations.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:03am

R4 bloc, European powers discuss developments in the Gulf in Istanbul meeting

R4 foreign ministers condemn Houthi attacks and underscore importance of respecting state sovereignty; Dar holds bilateral meetings with Turkish, Egyptian FMs on sidelines of meeting.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 11:24pm

R4 bloc, European powers discuss developments in the Gulf in Istanbul meeting

UAE diplomat vying for UN's top job

She has already garnered the backing of Gulf states but also faced scrutiny over her country’s normalisation with Israel and Abu Dhabi’s alleged role in Sudan’s war.

World , Published 24 Oct, 2026 01:54pm

Fuel dealers urge consumers to avoid ‘panic buying’

PPDA chairman says pricing remains an issue; JI demands meeting with PM "this week" to resolve levy issue.

Business , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 06:57am

Fuel dealers urge consumers to avoid ‘panic buying’

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia have completed ratification of Makkah defence pact: FO

FO spokesperson reiterates that the pact is “essentially defensive in nature".

Pakistan , Published 23 Oct, 2026 09:39pm

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia have completed ratification of Makkah defence pact: FO

Man accused of thrashing petrol station worker in Lahore discharged from case as parties reach compromise

The incident occurred due to a misunderstanding, complainant tells court.

Pakistan , Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:31pm

Man accused of thrashing petrol station worker in Lahore discharged from case as parties reach compromise

Profit rates on National Savings schemes increased from Oct 21

The profit rates on Behbood Savings Certificates, Pensioners’ Benefit Accounts and Shuhada Family Welfare Accounts have been raised to 12.96pc from 12.72pc.

Business , Published 21 Oct, 2026 11:22am

Profit rates on National Savings schemes increased from Oct 21

Haris Rauf calls for middle-over breakthroughs as ODI scores soar

In the span of the last three years, which included Pakistan’s dismal 2023 World Cup campaign in India, the national side’s bowlers have struggled to strike as often as they would have liked in the middle overs.

Sport , Published 24 Oct, 2026 12:00pm

Haris Rauf calls for middle-over breakthroughs as ODI scores soar

‘Illegal appointment and promotion’: PU suspends two senior faculty members on Punjab Assembly body’s direction

MPA Rana Arshad stressed the need for scrutinising all recruitment and promotion records of the varsity, determining the exact role played by the PU management.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:17am

‘Illegal appointment and promotion’: PU suspends two senior faculty members on Punjab Assembly body’s direction

Regulating LAWS

Technology on the battlefield has always outpaced the human ability to govern it.

Newspaper , Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Mir Raza murder case: Sindh govt asks agencies, Sindh Rangers to nominate JIT members

The letters ask the agencies to nominate their representatives within seven days so that the JIT can commence its work.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 01:08pm

Mir Raza murder case: Sindh govt asks agencies, Sindh Rangers to nominate JIT members

Gabd border crossing with Iran reopened

Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry president says restored supply chain is expected to ease nationwide LPG shortage and reduce soaring energy and food prices.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Oct, 2026 07:25am