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President appoints Field Marshal Munir as country’s first chief of defence forces

President Zardari also signs off on two-year extension in the tenure of Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:30pm

Govt rules out meetings for Uzma Khan, other violators of prison code

“There is no room in the prison rules for political discussions,” says the law minister on meetings with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan; PTI slams press conference.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:50pm

UK universities restrict recruitment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi students

Move follows surge in asylum claims lodged by int'l students, prompting UK ministers to warn study route “must not be used as a backdoor” to settlement.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:51pm

Russia’s Putin in India for defence, trade talks

Indian media reports suggested Moscow may also offer co-production of Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter jets.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 10:17pm

Pakistan rubbishes claims of Israeli spyware being used in country

Amnesty International investigation published on Thursday claimed it had identified at least one case of the spyware being used in Pakistan.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:11pm

Saudi Arabia rolls over $3bn deposit for another year

SBP says rollover strengthens foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan and contributes to economic growth and development.

Published 04 Dec, 2025 08:58pm

Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia

Trump has previously mused that Russia will inevitably win more land and that Ukraine would be better off settling.

Published 04 Dec, 2025 11:13pm

Police block routes to Karachi Press Club, detain activist ahead of Aurat March press conference

Civil society seeks recovery of "missing" Mahjabeen Baloch, teenage Nasreen Baloch; roads nearby press club reopened after being briefly closed off.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 09:00pm

Balochistan govt to approach Interpol to apprehend leaders of banned outfits residing outside Pakistan

A sweeping crackdown against 300 suspected terrorists will be initiated, says CM Bugti.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 09:00pm

KP CM Sohail Afridi denied access for ‘9th’ time to meet Imran Khan at Adiala jail

Visuals shared by PTI showed a large group of supporters gathered outside the prison; again dares govt to impose governor's rule in KP today.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 06:11pm

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US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

List of countries includes Afghanistan and Somalia; policy places hold on pending applications.

World , Published 03 Dec, 2025 09:32am

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib steps down as PM’s aide on virtual assets

He continues to serve as the chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority with status of minister of state.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Dec, 2025 09:44pm

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib steps down as PM’s aide on virtual assets

Field Marshal Munir expresses satisfaction with ‘robust defence collaboration’ in meeting with Saudi military commander

COAS reaffirms resolve to enhance existing military-to-military ties in meeting with Bahrain National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammad.

Pakistan , Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:41pm

Field Marshal Munir expresses satisfaction with ‘robust defence collaboration’ in meeting with Saudi military commander

Punjab govt lifts ban on Basant after 18 years

Cultural festival to be celebrated under strict regulations; shopkeepers and kites will be linked to QR code.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 01:14am

Punjab govt lifts ban on Basant after 18 years

Pakistani sets world record as youngest university chancellor

Guinness World Records has recognised Mohammad Shahzeb Awan, chancellor of the National Institute of Technology, as the youngest university chancellor in the world.

Newspaper , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 12:39pm

Pakistani sets world record as youngest university chancellor

All milk samples collected in Karachi found unfit for human health, SHC told

Report by Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority shows presence of formalin and phosphate in samples.

Pakistan , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:19am

All milk samples collected in Karachi found unfit for human health, SHC told

Turkiye, Pakistan forge energy cooperation

Two countries sign five memoranda of understanding and deeds of assignment for oil and gas exploration; companies reach exploration pacts for three offshore and two onshore fields.

Newspaper , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:38am

Turkiye, Pakistan forge energy cooperation

Son of IHC judge sent on physical remand over fatal car accident that claimed two lives

Police say the suspect fled the scene immediately after the accident and was taken into custody from a private hospital.

Pakistan , Published 02 Dec, 2025 04:59pm

Son of IHC judge sent on physical remand over fatal car accident that claimed two lives

Bidding for PIA to be held on Dec 23, says PM Shehbaz

Premier says process is moving along smoothly with "transparency and merit" being the government's top priority.

Pakistan , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 06:36pm

Bidding for PIA to be held on Dec 23, says PM Shehbaz

US halts all asylum cases, reopens thousands under sweeping security review

Memo directs officers to place an immediate hold on all asylum applications, regardless of nationality, including applicants from countries rarely associated with security concerns.

World , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 11:11pm

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Any move to impose governor’s rule in KP could plunge the country further into crises.

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Nokundi FC HQ standoff ends, all militants killed

Compound came under attack on Sunday; officials say all six militants killed in clearance operation.

Pakistan , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:41am

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Imran dissolves PTI political committee amid ‘leaks’

Salman Akram Raja tasked with putting together "smaller body", which will also include allies.

Newspaper , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:40am

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Child’s drowning in manhole: Karachi mayor assures ‘impartial inquiry’, action against those found ‘negligent’ in visit to family

Says structured measures will be enacted to prevent such incidents in the future; KMC report attributes death to "carelessness" of BRT.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 12:09am

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UN aid consignments cleared for Afghanistan

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Newspaper , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:27am

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What is India’s politically contentious cyber safety app?

Currently available in Apple and Android app stores, Sanchar Saathi is billed as a citizen-centric safety tool.

World , Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:14am

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IHC seeks Justice Jahangiri’s degree record from HEC

HEC directed to appoint senior officer for court’s assistance.

Newspaper , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:01am

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Punjab govt considers issuing smart cards, motorcycle licences for 16-year-olds

“It’s not the children’s fault, we did not teach them to wear helmets,” says Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Pakistan , Published 02 Dec, 2025 09:35pm

Punjab govt considers issuing smart cards, motorcycle licences for 16-year-olds

Excluded citizens

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Newspaper , Published 03 Dec, 2025 06:18am

Imran ‘perfectly fine’, says Uzma Khanum after meeting PTI founder at Adiala jail

Aleema announces sisters to sit outside Adiala jail every Tuesday and not to move until six family members and six lawyers are allowed to meet Imran.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Dec, 2025 10:47pm

Imran ‘perfectly fine’, says Uzma Khanum after meeting PTI founder at Adiala jail

Kyrgyzstan president arrives in Islamabad on 2-day maiden visit

PM Shehbaz says the visit, the first by a Kyrgyz president in 20 years, marks a "significant moment in our enduring brotherhood".

Pakistan , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 11:21pm

Kyrgyzstan president arrives in Islamabad on 2-day maiden visit

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Despite some versions of various matchmaking and dating platforms having been available in the country for nearly a decade, the topic is not openly discussed.

Newspaper , Updated 03 Dec, 2025 02:04pm

Man arrested in US in possession of gun and written plans for attack is Afghan, not of Pakistani origin: FO

Suspect was arrested on Nov 24 after he was allegedly found in possession of weapons, ammunition and written plans for an attack.

Pakistan , Published 04 Dec, 2025 11:45am

Man arrested in US in possession of gun and written plans for attack is Afghan, not of Pakistani origin: FO

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