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PTI under fire as political figures show solidarity with armed forces, assail party for alleged conspiracy

Comments come after PTI's leadership objected to a Friday presser by Pakistan Army spokesperson, calling it "inappropriate and unfortunate."

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:02pm

PTI says attempts to malign Imran will only increase his popularity

Party takes exception to remarks against ex-premier and party founder.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:56pm

Transporters press ahead with wheel-jam strike in Islamabad, Rawalpindi tomorrow despite administration’s appeal

Strike called against new traffic ordinance, which has raised fines for heavy vehicles.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 10:58pm

YouTuber Ducky Bhai alleges physical, verbal abuse while in NCCIA custody

Further alleges that investigating officer coerced him into transferring over $300,000 into his personal account.

Updated 08 Dec, 2025 12:45am

Army maintain stranglehold as National Games roll on

Athletes from Pakistan Army seize 12 gold medals across multiple disciplines on a pulsating day of action.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 11:49pm

Israel’s Netanyahu to discuss second phase of Gaza plan with Trump later this month

Netanyahu questions whether there will be an international force for Gaza; Germany's Merz says phase two of peace plan 'must come now'.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 11:57pm

45 arrested as citizens clash with police during Sindh Culture Day rally

Senior police official says situation under control, alternate traffic routes being provided for citizens.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 11:56pm

UN calls on Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women in its offices

In September, Taliban authorities began prohibiting women staff members from entering UN offices.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 10:26pm

FO rejects Indian foreign minister’s ‘inflammatory, misleading’ remarks about Pakistan’s armed forces

“Such incendiary rhetoric only exemplifies the extent of India’s disregard for amity, peace and stability in our region,” FO says.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 03:55pm

Equipment, weapons left behind by US in Afghanistan now form core of Taliban’s security apparatus: watchdog

Meanwhile, Washington Post has documented that dozens of US-origin weapons are now surfacing in Pakistan in the hands of terrorists targeting the state.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 11:36am

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Newspaper , Updated 06 Dec, 2025 07:03am

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‘Who do you think you are?’: DG ISPR lashes out at Imran Khan’s ‘anti-army rhetoric’

Says the public needs to understand how Imran's "narrative is working, and unfortunately, how it is working in deep collusion with external actors”.

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Rupee to break Rs280 barrier against dollar

Experts warn against devaluation, say past episodes failed to increase exports.

Newspaper , Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:03am

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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.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:51pm

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Victims’ families pardon IHC judge’s son in hit-and-run case

Teenage accused was remanded into police custody on Tuesday; brother of one victim and father of other appeared before magistrate.

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‘He has every right to say it’: Khawaja Asif slams PTI over reaction to DG ISPR’s press conference

“Do your politics, hold protests, but do not threaten the sovereignty and honour of Pakistan," he tells PTI.

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‘He has every right to say it’: Khawaja Asif slams PTI over reaction to DG ISPR’s press conference

PTI’s Barrister Gohar appeals for reducing tensions after ‘disappointing’ ISPR briefing

Party chairman says it is "regrettable" when state institutions and political figures label each other as "mentally ill" or perceive each other as threats.

Pakistan , Published 05 Dec, 2025 10:39pm

PTI’s Barrister Gohar appeals for reducing tensions after ‘disappointing’ ISPR briefing

Crypto traders may get ‘time-bound amnesty’

Pakistani users trade over $250bn in crypto annually, Binance reveals; around 17.5m Pakistanis registered on platform, holding $5bn in virtual assets.

Newspaper , Updated 06 Dec, 2025 07:32am

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‘Imran Khan not a security threat’: PTI deplores ‘ridiculous’ allegations, laments democracy’s backward slide

Salman Akram Raja says party won't respond to DG ISPR's accusations, Barrister Gohar calls for easing in "tone".

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National Security Strategy references his repeated claims about planes shot down during May war; presents him as ‘President of Peace’, claims he helped secure peace in eight global conflicts.

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Lahore High Court dismisses plea against motor vehicles ordinance

“Laws are enacted to improve society as they are necessary to make citizens responsible,” LHC chief justice Neelum remarks.

Pakistan , Updated 05 Dec, 2025 08:58am

Lahore High Court dismisses plea against motor vehicles ordinance

Calm returns to Chaman border after heavy overnight clashes

At least three civilians injured in clashes last night, Taliban spokesperson claims five casualties on Afghan side.

Pakistan , Published 06 Dec, 2025 05:28pm

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Pakistan will ‘definitely launch’ sovereign stablecoin, crypto czar says

“I think it is a great way to collateralise the government debt,” Bilal Bin Saqib says.

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Pakistan’s OGDCL ramps up unconventional gas plans

OGDCL triples its tight-gas study area to 4,500 square km after new seismic and reservoir analysis indicated larger potential.

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US lawmakers seek action over ‘acts of intimidation’ in Pakistan

Effort led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar; 44 lawmakers write to Marco Rubio, ask for sanctions against officials involved in "transnational repression".

Newspaper , Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:46am

US lawmakers seek action over ‘acts of intimidation’ in Pakistan

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

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

US slashes work permit validity period for foreign nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers

Maximum validity period shortened from five years to 18 months for categories including refugees, asylum seekers.

World , Published 05 Dec, 2025 01:01pm

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Journalists, PTI leader declared absconders

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