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Bilawal calls for unity via ‘political reset’, urges PM to build trust with allies and opposition

PPP chairman urges PM Shehbaz not to "pick new fights" with opposition so country can face ongoing economic crisis; 1m houses for flood affectees completed.

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 08:52pm

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Rubio says no need for major combat operations on Iran given US economic campaign

US Secretary of State says Iran the "common denominator" in instability in the Middle East; Houthis claim four missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 08:25pm

Embattled Pentagon chief slams impeachment effort as 'farce'

“It’s a farce and it’s a stunt and everybody knows it,” he says about impeachment proceedings launched by Representative Thomas Massie.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:26pm

JI says 'basic outline' of proposal for petroleum levy relief agreed upon during talks with govt

Final decision expected after a proposed meeting between prime minister and JI chief, party says.

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 08:51pm

Britain says its bases are safe after US refuelling planes evacuated

Commercially available flight tracking data shows at least 10 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker refuelling planes left the Royal Air Force base in Mildenhall.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 06:49pm

Lawyer says Shah Mahmood Qureshi taken to hospital days after suffering fall

Says the incarcerated PTI leader had fainted last week, remains under observation at hospital.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 06:01pm

Imran's hospital transfer: Uzma seeks early fixation of contempt plea against govt for third time

Fresh application filed after reports surfaced that Imran’s blood pressure had surged to 190; main contempt plea remains pending before SC amid FCC involvement.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:11pm

Wapda says no threat to Tarbela Dam's integrity, critical structures after rock collapse at project site

Meeting presided over by Wapda chairman reviews possible causes of incident, finalises immediate response measures.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 05:41pm

TV anchor's killing: Court extends physical remand of victim's husband by 4 days

Police have decided to conduct a polygraph test of the suspect on Nov 11.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:32pm

Political narratives and allegations have a limited 'shelf life', CM Maryam says

Maintains that there has been no corruption in the development projects launched by her government over the past three years.

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 04:38pm

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Water surges into nearby work areas after rock mass collapse at Tarbela Dam

Wapda says incident occurred during excavation of the 2nd Bench Connecting Tunnel; all workers evacuated safely.

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Water surges into nearby work areas after rock mass collapse at Tarbela Dam

PM raises youth loan amount, lowers minimum age limit

Personal loan limit enhanced to Rs25m; scheme extended to include 18-year-olds.

Newspaper , Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

PM raises youth loan amount, lowers minimum age limit

Husband held, investigation launched after anchorperson shot dead at Rawalpindi home

According to police, domestic worker says husband told him the gunshot was fired accidentally; First Lady Aseefa condemns "violence", calls for impartial probe.

Pakistan , Published 08 Nov, 2026 08:13pm

Husband held, investigation launched after anchorperson shot dead at Rawalpindi home

KP plans to set up faceless ATCs, spend Rs70bn on CTD and police in a year as part of counterterrorism initiatives

Through faceless ATCs, "not just the protection of witnesses, but that of prosecutors and judges will also be ensured”, says KP home secretary.

Pakistan , Updated 08 Nov, 2026 06:57pm

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