Judicial commission points finger at police’s ‘epic failure’, says Mir Raza was murdered

Commission's report backs family's request to form JIT, with officers from ISI, IB, NCCIA integrated in the team.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 10:53pm

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Iran says supertanker violating regulations hits mine south of Strait of Hormuz.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 12:08am

Govt ups petrol price by Re0.88 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Re0.53

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs382.02 per litre while HSD will cost Rs389.80 per litre.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 11:25pm

All-round Arafat Minhas owns the show as Pakistan crush England in tri-series match

The youngster took six wickets and hit a half century to lead Pakistan to their second victory of the series.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 09:29pm

Main suspect accused of visa fraud in student's suicide case killed in firing by accomplices: police

Police spokesperson says other cops present at the site of the incident remained safe “due to bulletproof jackets and protective measures”.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 03:23am

Indian military doctrines with 'poor' strategic sense of nuclear realities endanger South Asia: NCA adviser

Retired Lt Gen Mazhar Jamil says India's Hindutva ideology has introduced “an additional layer of complexity to the regional security environment”.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 07:42pm

Pakistani national who allegedly defrauded US Postal Service of $126m arrested in Lahore: NCCIA

Suspect accused of selling more than 5m counterfeit stamps online; total value of estimated at approximately Rs35bn.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 11:36pm

Punjab govt bans use, sale of camera-enabled smart glasses for 30 days

Miniature cameras "disguised as everyday objects” also banned; authorised law enforcement personnel exempt from restriction.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 12:46am

On-duty cop martyred in firing by attackers in KP's Miranshah: police

Search operation launched to trace attackers; probe into circumstances surrounding the incident also initiated.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 09:03pm

PHC seeks replies from KP govt, IG on Sohail Afridi, other PTI leaders' detention

Next hearing to be held on Nov 3.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 08:38pm

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ISPR says 34-old Major Wajahat Waheed, a resident of Lahore, martyred in an improvised explosive device attack.

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World , Updated 19 Oct, 2026 11:40am

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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

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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.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Oct, 2026 08:46pm

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

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

Indian actor Tiger Shroff remains unhurt in shooting incident in Mumbai

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These conflicts around the world are starting to crash into each other, and they’re having an impact not just on global oil and diesel prices but on economies as well, Rubio says.

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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

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Recriminations grow over failure of PTI protest plan

Salman Akram Raja tries to quell talk of "disagreement" among core committee members.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Oct, 2026 08:08am

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Pakistan providing 'whatever support' Saudi Arabia needs for its defence: DG ISPR

Lt Gen Chaudhry says "any actor which threatens peace, stability and security automatically interacts with" the collective deterrence mechanism under Makkah alliance.

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Tensions over headscarves, Israel test Azerbaijan-Turkiye ties

Public tensions have become evident in what has traditionally been a very close relationship between two nations whose bond is characterised by the slogan: One nation, two states.

World , Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:07pm

Tensions over headscarves, Israel test Azerbaijan-Turkiye ties

Devolution deficit

Climate change demands more than a simple division of federal powers.

Newspaper , Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:47am

NCCIA arrests 1,129 suspects

Agency received 5,176 complaints over the past month, on which 4,491 inquiries were registered.

Pakistan , Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:39am

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

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Prism , Updated 19 Oct, 2026 02:30pm

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Newspaper , Updated 19 Oct, 2026 06:16pm

Mangrove loss raises flood, erosion risks along Karachi coast

Climate policy specialist Mohammad Saleem Shaikh warns that Pakistan must protect its mangrove forests and natural tidal creeks.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Oct, 2026 08:40am

Mangrove loss raises flood, erosion risks along Karachi coast

Cotton arrivals jump 7.5pc as textile crisis deepens

Industry says 500 ginning factories, over 150 textile mills closed.

Pakistan , Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:39am

Cotton arrivals jump 7.5pc as textile crisis deepens

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

Sri Lanka were cruising before Janith Liyanage and Dasun Shanaka initiated the visitors' unravelling after Salman's 107 had lifted Pakistan to 305.

Sport , Updated 19 Oct, 2026 09:05am

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

'Was not sure I'll make it out alive': Captain of flydubai flight to Tel Aviv recalls blocking axe blows from co-pilot

Says the scariest thing he felt was the aircraft nose “steeply going down”.

World , Published 18 Oct, 2026 11:27pm

'Was not sure I'll make it out alive': Captain of flydubai flight to Tel Aviv recalls blocking axe blows from co-pilot

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.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 09:25am