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Houthis inflict major losses on Yemeni forces

At least 53 killed, 200 wounded in attack on govt forces’ training camp in Shabwa.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 07:37am

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Brazil overtakes Saudi Arabia as China's second-largest oil supplier in January-September.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 08:09am

Govt unveils hi-tech system to manage loadshedding

Asset Performance Management System pilot project to be launched from Lahore, Kasur.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 07:43am

PM warns against resistance to FBR reforms

Warning comes during a weekly briefing on tax reforms, following a call for a pen-down strike by the Inland Revenue Officers Association.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:57am

PTI remains split over future course of action

Core committee meeting ends after two days without adopting any recommendations; participants demand removal of NA leader.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 08:20am

CDF Munir to visit Tehran today

Scheduled visit follows earlier talks between Field Marshal Munir and Iranian leaders in the summer that focused on measures to prevent further escalation.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:57am

JUI-F urges rivals to stop ‘anti-Fazl campaign’

Asks critics to counter Maulana’s remarks with arguments, not allegations.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 08:33am

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs5.16 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs7.69

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs381.14 per litre while HSD will cost Rs389.27 per litre.

Published 19 Oct, 2026 11:53pm

CDF Munir, new Saudi envoy express satisfaction at progress made under Makkah defence pact: ISPR

Underscore importance of strengthening defence collaboration, institutional linkages and strategic coordination, ISPR says.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 08:46pm

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Punjab backs consecutive sentences in heinous crimes

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Pakistan suspends Iran trade corridors over 'security, smuggling concerns'

Shahid Rind refutes "rumours" regarding the temporary closure; Iran foreign ministry cites "technical issues".

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:57pm

Pakistan suspends Iran trade corridors over 'security, smuggling concerns'

One in three adults in Pakistan lives with psychological disorder: study

Experts term findings of first national mental health survey "most reliable".

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:19pm

One in three adults in Pakistan lives with psychological disorder: study

Bilawal says KP governor's rule could end if opposition engages with Centre on counterterrorism

PPP chief says new provinces could be created in accordance with the Constitution and law, their creation is "not possible without the president's signature".

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 11:08pm

Bilawal says KP governor's rule could end if opposition engages with Centre on counterterrorism

Indian airlines barred from using Pakistani airspace until Nov 24 as ban extended

Airspace will not available for Indian registered aircraft until 4:59am on Nov 24, Notam says.

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Indian airlines barred from using Pakistani airspace until Nov 24 as ban extended

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If the Taliban regime commits to preventing groups based on its soil from attacking neighbouring states, the process of normalisation and regional integration of Afghanistan can begin.

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PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia in meeting with new envoy

The prime minister strongly condemned the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and thanked the Saudi leadership for its longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 04:19pm

PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia in meeting with new envoy

Two moments of madness cost Sri Lanka as Pakistan win tri-series opener after Salman Ali Agha century

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Two moments of madness cost Sri Lanka as Pakistan win tri-series opener after Salman Ali Agha century

Karachi judicial magistrate extends physical remand of anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan by 2 days

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Pakistan , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 07:55pm

Karachi judicial magistrate extends physical remand of anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan by 2 days

First Pakistani astronaut to undertake space mission from China on Nov 25: Ahsan Iqbal

Planning minister says the country is also aiming to achieve a lunar landing by 2035.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 04:01pm

First Pakistani astronaut to undertake space mission from China on Nov 25: Ahsan Iqbal

Construction of underpass in front of Rawalpindi's Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology begins

A senior official of the district administration told Dawn proposal had been sent to the government to start work on the underpass to cater to the traffic rush on the main square.

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Construction of underpass in front of Rawalpindi's Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology begins

Centre was compelled to impose emergency in KP, PM reiterates

Premier says federal govt “made many efforts” but was met with “threats and long marches every other day in response”.

Pakistan , Published 17 Oct, 2026 06:09pm

Centre was compelled to impose emergency in KP, PM reiterates

PM Shehbaz inaugurates Daanish School in Islamabad, stresses equal academic opportunities

Premier says concept introduced not only to match the quality and level of Aitchison College and other schools but to excel.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 04:03pm

PM Shehbaz inaugurates Daanish School in Islamabad, stresses equal academic opportunities

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Indian actor Tiger Shroff remains unhurt in shooting incident in Mumbai

Actor's driver, bystander injured, says official.

World , Updated 19 Oct, 2026 12:54am

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What is holding up the US-India trade deal?

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World , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 02:36pm

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Any miscalculation by adversaries will invite response beyond their ‘imagination, calculation’, warns CNSC

Country’s armed forces stand prepared to “defend every inch of the motherland” at all costs, General Aamer Raza says.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 12:22pm

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Pakistan to assume IMF, World Bank board chairmanship for first time in over 7 decades

Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema named incoming chair of IMF, WBG boards of governors.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 01:28pm

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Fazl clarifies he criticised policies, not institutions after ministers allege he sought 'share' in KP governance

Khawaja Asif, Tallal Chaudhry rebuke JUI-F chief and defend imposition of emergency in KP.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:38am

Fazl clarifies he criticised policies, not institutions after ministers allege he sought 'share' in KP governance

Cairo vows support for Riyadh as 2 Saudi officers killed in helicopter crash near Yemen

Saudi-led coalition blames "technical malfunction" while Houthis claim they shot down an aircraft; Dar, Egypt FM condemn Houthi attacks.

World , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 07:50pm

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8 India-sponsored terrorists killed in Quetta, Khuzdar, Nushki districts: ISPR

Military's media affairs wing says terrorist attempt to establish a roadblock in Quetta district intercepted; sanitisation operations launched.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 06:27pm

8 India-sponsored terrorists killed in Quetta, Khuzdar, Nushki districts: ISPR

Egypt ‘ready to defend’ Saudi Arabia against Houthis

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World , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 07:28am

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