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Pakistan calls for ‘immediate’ end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as UNSC renews Yemen sanctions

Security Council extends asset freeze, travel ban on individuals threatening peace in Yemen; seeks to restrict Houthi's access to components and chemicals used in drones and missiles.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 09:05am

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Iran's Guards say they targeted a US early-warning radar in Bahrain

Trump claims Gulf nations asked him to hold off on further Iran strikes.

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 09:24am

High-speed diesel price dips by Rs4 per litre, petrol by Rs3

Petrol will retail at Rs332 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs360 on Friday.

Published 12 Nov, 2026 10:21pm

National Population Council says rapid population growth a national emergency

Ahsan Iqbal seeks linking NFC award to development, sustainability indicators.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 09:14am

Consumer courts can’t hear insurance policyholder complaints, LHC holds

Orders issuance of fresh, reasoned decision on case’s maintainability within a month.

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 09:29am

Police ban private jirgas in Peshawar

Wedding halls, hotels warned against hosting such gatherings; CCPO cites gun culture, clashes and hefty charges as reasons behind instructions.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:58am

Work in full swing to plug crater at Tarbela project site after rock collapse

Likely to be completed within a week; official sources say water from the intake pit had completely drained and dewatering of the under-construction powerhouse has started.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:22am

Naqvi dismisses speculation about deal involving PTI founder

Says he and Bilawal are "almost on the same page. He has talked about a political reset, while my suggestion is to reset many other things too".

Published 13 Nov, 2026 08:00am

11 killed, 2 injured as passenger van plunges into river in GB's Ghizer: police

Rescue teams move injured to hospital; GB Chief Minister Amjad Hussain expresses sorrow over loss of lives.

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 12:39am

3 terrorists killed, 2 civilians dead as attack on Mastung post repelled: state media

Balochistan Police say 3 FC personnel, at least 13 civilians injured as terrorists attempt attack using explosives-laden vehicle.

Published 12 Nov, 2026 11:33pm

Scripts, Surveillance and Censorship: What Punjab’s New Theatre Law Means

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Consumer courts can’t hear insurance policyholder complaints, LHC holds

Imran’s sisters Uzma, Noreen released from jail after extended detention orders withdrawn, says lawyer

Pakistan Railways joins hands with LDA to earn revenue from its prime properties

President sets aside ombudsperson’s order against tobacco firm ex-employee accused of workplace harassment

Naqvi suggests referendum as 'solution' to debate on new administrative units

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Getz Pharma’s Astola Facility achieves WHO Prequalification, reinforcing global quality leadership

WHO Prequalification is among the most stringent quality benchmarks in the global pharmaceutical industry.

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Metros

Consumer courts can’t hear insurance policyholder complaints, LHC holds

Imran’s sisters Uzma, Noreen released from jail after extended detention orders withdrawn, says lawyer

Pakistan Railways joins hands with LDA to earn revenue from its prime properties

President sets aside ombudsperson’s order against tobacco firm ex-employee accused of workplace harassment

Naqvi suggests referendum as 'solution' to debate on new administrative units

PTI founder Imran Khan brought to Pims, undergoes eye procedure

Ophthalmology team administers intravitreal anti-VEGF injection, former premier remains stable throughout procedure, says official.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Nov, 2026 01:00pm

PTI founder Imran Khan brought to Pims, undergoes eye procedure

PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan's solar 'revolution by ordinary citizens' at COP31

Delegates from 200 countries gather in Turkiye's Antalya; premier meets world leaders on sidelines; Erdogan says Gaza conflict "also an ecocide".

Pakistan , Updated 12 Nov, 2026 12:32am

PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan's solar 'revolution by ordinary citizens' at COP31

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs8 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs7 in another reduction

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs338 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs371.

Business , Published 10 Nov, 2026 11:10pm

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs8 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs7 in another reduction

PTI lawyers meet Imran, Bushra 'for 3 hours' at Adiala jail following IHC orders

Latif Khosa says discussions focused on Imran’s health, the cases against him.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Nov, 2026 11:51pm

PTI lawyers meet Imran, Bushra 'for 3 hours' at Adiala jail following IHC orders

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Hegseth

Motion to send articles to Republican-led Judiciary Committee passes 211-204; had eight of 11 Democrats who did not vote opposed it, motion would have failed.

World , Published 11 Nov, 2026 07:25am

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Hegseth

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One dead, four wounded in downtown Washington shooting: police chief

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Bollywood turns to bodyguards and bulletproof glass as underworld anxiety rises

AFP Published 13 Nov, 2026 09:21am

'It's possible for Pakistani music to make it worldwide': Alan Walker on making his version of 'Alfaaz'

In an exclusive interview with Images, the British-Norwegian DJ talks about how the track came together, his 24-hour whirlwind visit to Lahore, and Pakistani music's global potential.

Nawa Tahir Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:35pm