2 soldiers martyred in North Waziristan IED blast: ISPR

Says clearance operation being carried out to eliminate terrorists in area; Alvi extends condolences to martyrs' families.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 07:16pm

23 dead after boat sinks in Bangladesh: police

“We have recovered 23 bodies. Firefighters and divers are searching for more bodies,” police say.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 05:24pm

Islamabad police get one-day physical remand of senior journalist Ayaz Amir in Sara murder case

"Shahnawaz (son) is a suspect and I have no sympathies for him," Ayaz tells court.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 03:16pm

Moscow pledges ‘full protection’ to any areas annexed by Russia.

Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed the referendums as a sham designed to justify an escalation of the war.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 03:03pm

Canada girds for long haul after historic storm Fiona ravages east coast

"Powerful storm Fiona has caused significant damage and recovery will require a big effort," says Canada PM Justin Trudeau.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 01:07pm

Fit and still driven, Djokovic not thinking about retirement

"I don't feel yet so old, to be honest, for my tennis career to finish," Djokovic says to reporters.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 12:42pm

Under fire Southgate says he is ‘right person’ to lead England into World Cup

England captain Harry Kane says he understands supporters' frustrations but insists there is no need for panic.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 12:41pm

Roger Federer — A man so extraordinary yet so approachable

Roger inspired people not only by the level of his game but his presence on the court as well.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 05:13pm

A look at your favourite celebs at this year’s Hum Awards

Actors, musicians and dancers brought the glitz to the show with their red carpet entries, dance numbers and style montages.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 12:25pm

More purported audio clips of govt surface; PTI raises questions over security of PMO

"Who is doing all this?" asks Talal Chaudhry, as he maintains that the govt is taking the leaks "very seriously".

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:32pm

The problem with optimism

It is no surprise that optimistic thinking has produced disastrous consequences throughout history.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 11:22am

Smokers' corner: The age of anocracy

A political system which is neither fully democratic nor fully autocratic is vulnerable to political instability.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 11:11am

Pakistan look to respond after crushing defeat by England

Head coach Saqlain believes Pakistan's disappointing show in third T20I was down to nothing but a bad day.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 10:39am

The case for a broad and inclusive 'Climate NCOC'

A much more structured approach is needed to develop a climate-integrated plan.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 08:47am

Editorial: If the past is anything to go by, Ishaq Dar’s arrival could portend more trouble for economy

Dar will now be expected by his party to conjure up fiscal space for the govt to start spending ahead of the next elections.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 08:31am

Stage set for return of the ‘financial wizard’ Ishaq Dar

Dar says he will fly to Pakistan on Wednesday; Khawaja Asif says Dar returning to "facilitate" PM on economic affairs.

Published 25 Sep, 2022 07:09am

PTI’s moment of truth?

Imran Khan’s impatience seems to have done his cause no good.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:38am

ANP lawmaker’s house attacked in Shangla

No less of life or injury reported in incident.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:25am

KP govt rejects Islamabad police’s request for personnel

Islamabad had asked KP to provide 4,000 police and 5,000 Frontier Constabulary personnel.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:23am

Kohistan, Swat to get tent hospitals as floods destroy health infrastructure

Health dept to execute initiative with Unicef’s support to prevent disease outbreaks.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:22am

Hassanabdal BHU found locked, staff absent from duty

Local admin instructs health authorities concerned to take disciplinary action against staff.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:50am

Protesting KP teachers reach Banigala, again

Police officer says 400 teachers entered Islamabad and moved towards Banigala.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:55am

Country’s first dog population centre set up in Islamabad

CDA wants to ensure there is no cruelty towards animals, says chairman.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:50am

Choked drains in DG Khan create problems for dwellers

Commissioner orders fixing of choked lines.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:03am

ECP seeks cancellation of Sahiwal commissioner’s posting

Terms it violation of by-poll code of conduct.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:59am

Transpersons’ rights bill: Notice to police on plea for case against Ayaz Sadiq

Petitioner says bill had not been approved by the Council of Islamic Ideology before its presentation in the assembly.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:57am

Mob goes on the rampage after teenage girl’s death at Chandka Medical College Hospital

Doctor manhandled over alleged delay in treatment to snake-bite victim.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:17am

Murad inaugurates second learning centre for people with Down syndrome

Pledges to work for inclusivity and equal opportunity for all.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 11:54am

Insecure in Peshawar, transgender persons find safe haven in Karachi

As many as seven transgenders have been murdered in the last five months in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:14am

Scales of justice swing in suspects’ favour as Nazim Jokhio’s heirs file compromise

Judge defers indictment of detained MPA Jam Awais for second time due to his absence.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:12am

Hopes high as Covid vaccination of 2.38m children in Sindh appears in sight

Vaccination campaign to continue on Sunday; officials say response from parents in Karachi, Hyderabad very positive.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:08am

Israeli troops kill Palestinian driver in alleged car-ramming

Palestinian foreign ministry accuse Israeli forces of killing a “defenceless Palestinian” who was not “posing any danger”.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:26am

Death toll in Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 90

At least 14 of those rescued are recovering in hospitals in Syria.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:20am

Scholz in Saudi Arabia on Gulf energy hunt

Scholz will also meet with UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:18am

Damning leaks claim Jeremy Corbyn secretly brought down by party officials

Al Jazeera documentary suggests "operatives secretly took control" of the party to thwart Corbyn’s leadership.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:16am

Nasa scraps Moon launch due to storm

Nasa is weighing returning the Artemis 1 mission rocket to its assembly site under the threat of extreme weather.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:11am

Two killed as typhoon lashes central Japan

Power cut to about 120,000 households as landslides knocks over two electricity poles.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:09am

White House blasts ‘catastrophic’ Arizona abortion ban ruling

Judge in Arizona’s Pima County backs stricter abortion ban first imposed in 1864.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 09:04am

Van Vleuten snatches road race world title after hellish ride

"I knew that I couldn’t sprint because of my elbow so I knew that I had to attack from behind," she says.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:46am

Shaheen resumes bowling ahead of World Cup

Pakistan's pace spearhead shares video of bowling with a short run-up.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:45am

Brook ‘nailed on’ to be in England XI at T20 World Cup, says Hussain

The Yorkshire batsman has been in superb form during the opening matches of a T20 series against Pakistan.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 10:43am

Salt makers go on strike after mineral agency hikes prices

Govt responsible for pushing up food inflation, says Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan chairman.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:58am

TotalEnergies adds $1.5bn to Qatar’s gas expansion

The French energy giant will have a 9.3 per cent stake in the North Field South gas project.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:56am

Corporate profits rise 22pc to Rs1tr in 2021-22

Research note by Topline Securities shows increase in profitability largely led by oil and gas marketing companies.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:56am

Investment in govt papers surges 30pc to Rs21tr

The govt has recently increased the treasury bill rates to 15.99pc for all tenors ranging from three to 12 months.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:54am

PIA inducts another A320 to its fleet

With the new addition, the PIA now has 32 aircraft in its fleet, including 13 Airbus planes.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:15am

Gas pipeline blown up near Dera Bugti

No organisation has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:14am

Kharan Nursing College awaits teachers a year after inauguration

Acting principal says the college needs at least seven teachers.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:14am

Rabbani ‘challenges’ duty-free import of cars for ex-officers

Says he has already submitted a calling-attention notice to discuss the matter and seek an official response from the govt.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:11am

No peace overtures expected during ‘transition period’ for Islamabad, Delhi

‘Track 1.5’ style consultation precludes any tangible steps until after appointment of army chief in Pakistan, elections in both countries.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 08:10am

Imran still hasn’t ‘fallen out of favour’, claims Fazl

Says PTI chief in "entirely incompetent" whether in power or in opposition.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:58am

Russia replaces deputy defence minister amid annexation vote

Mizintsev under British sanctions over Mariupol siege; G7 says "referendum" lacks legitimacy.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:54am

All aid will be subject to third-party audit, Shehbaz assures donors

Says Pakistan may have to import wheat, fertiliser to off-set losses due to destroyed farmland and closed factories.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:41am

World Bank to allow $2bn diversion for flood relief

Funds from existing projects being repurposed to support urgent needs in wake of floods, says WB VP Raiser.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:48am

PM’s purported audio reveals request to ‘facilitate’ relative

In the purported clip, a voice — said to be that of PM Shehbaz — can be heard saying that Maryam Nawaz had asked to facilitate her son-in-law.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 06:58am

Bizenjo invites JUI-F to join Balochistan cabinet

Says no minister or adviser would be rem­oved from the cabinet; JUI-F would be adjusted in cab­inet according to its strength.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:31am

Imran sets ‘cipher probe’ condition for PTI’s return to parliament

Says doesn’t need "good ties" with establishment while not in govt, admits ties soured during final days of his tenure.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:15am

What was offered to terrorists in talks, asks Justice Isa

Regrets parleys with terrorists, situation in Swat; calls for reforms to address climate change, honour killings.

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 07:26am

Sohail Ahmed is making his Punjabi film debut in Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne

The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh, who plays the role of a man who has money-making ideas that expand to adopting a father, played by Ahmed, to get money from an insurance policy.

Published 24 Sep, 2022 05:38pm

Over 700 arrested as Iranian president says to deal decisively with protests

Thirty-five have been killed in weeklong demonstrations with protests spreading to most provinces.

Published 24 Sep, 2022 05:15pm