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Govt acting on comprehensive and effective strategy to completely eliminate terrorist outfits: PM Shehbaz

Says state determined to eradicate, uproot scourge of terrorism, adds that even the world has recognised Pakistan’s successful operations against terrorists.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 09:08pm

US Centcom chief lauds 'phenomenal partner' Pakistan in counter-terrorism efforts
Rubio lauds Pakistan's role in global and regional peace in 1st meeting with FM Dar
India doubling down on proxy war after clear defeat by Pakistan, says COAS Munir

Utility Stores Corporation shutters down operations at all outlets

Sales and purchases to be discontinued from today except shifting of stock from stores to warehouses and returned to vendors.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 08:28pm

May 9 riots: Faisalabad ATC sentences Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz and other PTI leaders to 10 years in jail

Hamid Raza, Zartaj Gul also among those sentenced to 10 years in prison; out of 185 PTI workers accused, 108 have been sentenced by court today.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 08:14pm

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US to refuse visas to Palestinian Authority officials

Israel’s strategy of sponsoring thugs to seize aid "perpetuates chaos", says Gaza’s Interior Ministry.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 09:16pm

Authorities abandon recovery of German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier’s body at GB’s Laila Peak

Several of her colleagues confirm the two-time Olympic gold medallist did not want her body recovered if it put any would-be rescuers at risk.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 10:20pm

Pakistan says deal concluded with US on tariffs; Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Tariff rate not specified; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump, says "landmark deal" will enhance cooperation between two countries.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 05:33pm

India PM Modi faces opposition fury after Trump’s 25pc tariff threat

Economists warn tariffs may hurt growth, manufacturing ambitions.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 07:00pm

Sindh ombudsperson orders removal of KE CEO for harassing female colleague

Orders Rs2.5 million fine to be paid to the complainant, discharges three other accused from the case.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 04:56pm

Ex-airman who killed wife, kids to be executed in Florida

Police say wife was beaten with a crowbar, strangled with a rope and struck with a machete; Florida has carried out the most executions in 2025.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 08:00pm

Four family members injured after mortar shell falls on house in KP’s Bajaur: police

One injured in critical condition; two-day curfew lifted in district after operation against militants.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 06:57pm

Why Pakistan’s Microfinance Banks Keep Losing Money

Five years since Beirut’s August 2020 port blast

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Why Honour Killings Still Go Unpunished in Pakistan

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HEC focuses on digitising higher education in Pakistan

HEC has also set up two advanced datacentres named Astrolabes in Lahore and Karachi to support the digital infrastructure.

Alaska introduces Advanced Graphite Battery Series built for high temperatures

A graphite enhanced battery built for high heat and fast recharge.

Pepsi partners with PCB to make cricket accessible to girls

‘Ab Hai Tumhari Bari’ is a new initiative designed to provide cricket gear tailored for young girls, helping them access and enjoy the sport with confidence.

Death, life and love in Karachi

US makes deal to tap Pakistan’s oil reserves

Details remain sketchy despite Trump announcement; no word on tariff rate as Aurangzeb meets key officials.

Pakistan , Updated 31 Jul, 2025 11:06am

US makes deal to tap Pakistan’s oil reserves

Pakistan veterans team into WCL final after Indian players forfeit semi-final

"We have been given a walkover by the WCL management," Pakistan Champions owner says.

Sport , Published 30 Jul, 2025 11:15pm

Pakistan veterans team into WCL final after Indian players forfeit semi-final

Rescue operation underway as German climber Laura Dahlmeier goes missing while trying to summit Laila Peak

She sustained serious injuries after being struck by a rockfall.

Pakistan , Published 29 Jul, 2025 10:27pm

Rescue operation underway as German climber Laura Dahlmeier goes missing while trying to summit Laila Peak

German Olympian goes missing on Laila Peak

• Climber struck by falling rock; her companion safe • Rescue efforts hampered by harsh weather

Newspaper , Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:52am

German Olympian goes missing on Laila Peak

Faulty narrative

It is unfortunate that jingoism, radical religious nationalism and arrogance seem to be the current driving forces of Indian policy towards Pakistan.

Newspaper , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 08:51am

Imran being kept in ‘really poor, worsening conditions’, his son Kasim says

In interview with US channel, Kasim says he and his brother "looking to America at the moment" for support.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:09pm

Imran being kept in ‘really poor, worsening conditions’, his son Kasim says

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, Japan after huge 8.8-magnitude quake rattles Russia’s Far East

Tsunami waves measuring up to 1.7m hit Japan, Hawaii; 3-4m waves recorded in parts of Kamchatka in Russia; French Pacific Marquesas islands warned of 4m tsunami waves.

World , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 05:01pm

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, Japan after huge 8.8-magnitude quake rattles Russia’s Far East

Back in the US embrace

Historically, the Islamabad-Washington engagement has been framed narrowly.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:19am

Trump says India to pay 25pc tariff from Aug 1 with additional penalty for Russian energy purchases

Says India has the most "strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country".

World , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:01pm

Trump says India to pay 25pc tariff from Aug 1 with additional penalty for Russian energy purchases

Rawalpindi’s Raja Bazaar traders threaten sit-in with families after Aug 14

Ask Punjab govt to withdraw its decision turning area into pedestrian street.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Jul, 2025 11:02am

Rawalpindi’s Raja Bazaar traders threaten sit-in with families after Aug 14

Where did the gas go?

The gas cuts at 9 pm are a policy failure.

Newspaper , Published 30 Jul, 2025 06:05am

US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

Scientists will be able to detect precursors for natural and human-caused disasters.

World , Published 30 Jul, 2025 11:35pm

US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

State Bank keeps monetary policy rate unchanged at 11pc

Says the real policy rate should continue to be adequately positive to stabilise inflation in the target range of 5-7pc.

Business , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 05:10pm

State Bank keeps monetary policy rate unchanged at 11pc

German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after attempting Laila Peak summit

ACP vice president says aerial rescue was impossible due to poor weather conditions.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:22pm

German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after attempting Laila Peak summit

COAS Munir reaffirms resolve to eradicate terrorism, warns of decisive response to all threats

Says terrorists know no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity, necessitating a unified national response.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 05:04pm

COAS Munir reaffirms resolve to eradicate terrorism, warns of decisive response to all threats

FO slams Indian parliament debate on ‘Operation Sindoor’ for distorting facts

Spokesperson says Indian home minister's account about Operation Mahadev "replete wth fabrications".

Pakistan , Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:35pm

FO slams Indian parliament debate on ‘Operation Sindoor’ for distorting facts

Sugar politics

The state has yet again failed to regulate the markets and shield the consumers.

Newspaper , Updated 31 Jul, 2025 09:09am

Multan police arrest suspect for molesting minor girl in viral video

Police say he accidentally fired and injured himself while trying to evade arrest.

Pakistan , Updated 30 Jul, 2025 08:26pm

Multan police arrest suspect for molesting minor girl in viral video

Govt crackdown on black market dollar trade pushes deals online

Traders and bankers suggest the crackdown’s effects could be short-lived.

Pakistan , Published 29 Jul, 2025 07:26pm

Govt crackdown on black market dollar trade pushes deals online

1,000kg donkey meat seized from farmhouse; foreign national arrested

Islamabad Food Authority orders cases against all suspects to dismantle network.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:38am

1,000kg donkey meat seized from farmhouse; foreign national arrested

Selling people

MODERN bondage, or human trafficking, is among the gravest violations of human rights. In socioeconomically...

Newspaper , Published 30 Jul, 2025 06:05am

Curfew imposed as 3-day operation against militants begins in Bajaur: official

Ban in effect on all kinds of movement of individuals outside houses, on roads, vehicles and all forms of traffic on all roads; ANP criticises operation.

Pakistan , Published 29 Jul, 2025 11:09pm

Curfew imposed as 3-day operation against militants begins in Bajaur: official

German consulate in Karachi suspends services to non-EU citizens

Services, including visa appointments, suspended until further notice.

Pakistan , Published 28 Jul, 2025 07:48pm

German consulate in Karachi suspends services to non-EU citizens

Pakistan says deal concluded with US on tariffs; Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Tariff rate not specified; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump, says "landmark deal" will enhance cooperation between two countries.

Pakistan , Updated 31 Jul, 2025 05:33pm

Federal cabinet approves National AI Policy 2025

Also approves next year's Haj policy, with PM Shehbaz also directing complete digitisation of Haj operation.

Pakistan , Published 30 Jul, 2025 10:23pm

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