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Punjab govt insists smog ‘not a political issue’ as Lahore, New Delhi gasp for air

Punjab Environment Protection Agency, in its assessment for the Diwali period, finds that pollution-laden air from India travelled deep into the province across the border.

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 07:31am

Fuel prices slashed once again; high-speed diesel cut by Rs7 per litre, petrol by Rs3

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs335 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs364.

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 01:30am

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Saudi Arabia says debris from missiles intercepted on Wednesday fell in Makkah region

Houthis attack Saudi oil pumping station, deny targeting Makkah region.

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 07:18am

10 cops martyred, 18 terrorists killed as police party comes under attack in KP's Kohat

KP Police say the team was attacked by terrorists at "behest of criminal elements" when returning after completing operation against illegal gold mining.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 11:28pm

Review jurisdiction cannot substitute for appeal, rules FCC

Court rejects over 395 review petitions against super tax; earlier judgement on the matter to remain operative.

Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:47am

PTI lawyers meet Imran, Bushra 'for 3 hours' at Adiala jail following IHC orders

Latif Khosa says discussions focused on Imran’s health, the cases against him.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 11:51pm

PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan's solar 'revolution by ordinary citizens' at COP31

Delegates from 200 countries gather in Turkiye's Antalya; premier meets world leaders on sidelines; Erdogan says Gaza conflict "also an ecocide".

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 12:32am

‘I stand by it’: Chaudhry Salik sticks to Punjab corruption claims despite Maryam's ire

Federal minister terms Punjab CM's latest remarks "blow the belt"; says will present evidence before court.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 11:49pm

UK police question Nato-assigned US soldier accused of spying for Russia

Kremlin spokesman says “this arrest has nothing to do with us”; soldier arrested under UK's national security laws.

Published 12 Nov, 2026 12:47am

World urged to tackle fossil fuels but big names skip COP31

“Fossil fuels must go the way of the dinosaurs, but that won’t happen on its own," says UN chief; French, Italian and German leaders absent.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 11:45pm

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Punjab govt insists smog ‘not a political issue’ as Lahore, New Delhi gasp for air

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Lahore court indicts eight suspects in foreign women’s rape case

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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

Trump nominates Natalie Baker for US ambassador to Pakistan

Baker has been the charge d'affaires at the US embassy in Islamabad since Jan 2025, following the departure of then-US ambassador Donald Blome.

World , Published 10 Nov, 2026 12:41pm

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan agree to settle old boundary disputes

Disputes between KP and GB persist over several strategically important areas, including Shandur Top, Babusar Top and parts of Kohistan.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Nov, 2026 07:33am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan agree to settle old boundary disputes

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs8 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs7 in another reduction

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs338 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs371.

Business , Published 10 Nov, 2026 11:10pm

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs8 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs7 in another reduction

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Ajoka Theatre goes from stage to screen with first film on 70s Punjabi folk theatre performer Bali Jatti

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Our Staff Reporter Published 11 Nov, 2026 04:05pm