Trump says he will order Fema overhaul on tour of disaster-hit North Carolina US president assails California governor over response to Los Angeles fires. Published 24 Jan, 2025 11:48pm
French mother sentenced to life for daughter’s death by starvation Convict's ex-partner sentenced to 20 years for depriving victim of care. Published 24 Jan, 2025 11:09pm
Sindh Sindh to close educational institutions on Jan 28 to mark Shab-i-Meraj Official notification issued by Sindh government on Friday. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:56pm
Putin says he and Trump should meet to discuss Ukraine and energy prices Russia president calls American counterpart "smart and pragmatic". Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:43pm
Denmark files 1st Quran desecration ban case Neither Copenhagen’s prosecution authority nor local media have described the alleged actions in detail. Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:20pm
Sindh Aerial firing kills 6-year-old during wedding ceremony in Karachi: police Woman and man shot dead over 'honour' in a separate incident in Karachi. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:10pm
Punjab WhatsApp group administrator arrested in Pakpattan for allegedly insulting Punjab CM: police Post insulting Punjab chief minister was uploaded to the suspect's WhatsApp group, according to FIR; suspect who created post remains at large. Published 24 Jan, 2025 07:48pm
Indian munitions factory blast kills at least eight workers Maharashtra chief minister says between 13 and 14 workers trapped in collapsed factory, five workers rescued. Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:36pm
Afghan Taliban reject ICC arrest warrant as ‘politically motivated’ Afghan deputy interior minister accuses ICC of double standards, says Israel's Netanyahu should also be prosecuted over Gaza conflict. Published 24 Jan, 2025 05:06pm
Balochistan BLA brainwashes, incites people to terrorism: ex-member Alleges that training of the mind and literature play a significant role in brainwashing recruits. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 06:00pm
TikToker Rajab Butt gets community service for possession of lion cub Rajab "voluntarily pleaded that he be given a chance to do community service as a corrective measure,” magistrate says in order. Published 24 Jan, 2025 04:43pm
PPP’s Rabbani condemns NA’s passage of changes to Peca law after party backs vote Says haste with which the bill was passed is "demeaning to the parliamentary process of legislation". Published 24 Jan, 2025 04:33pm
Saim, Shaheen, Haris named in ICC men’s ODI ‘Team of the Year’ No Indian named in team that also features 3 cricketers from Afghanistan, 4 from Sri Lanka, and 1 from West Indies. Published 24 Jan, 2025 04:17pm
Malik Riaz can’t evade accountability through judiciary or politicians: Asif Says once Riaz's extradition process starts and he's brought back to Pakistan, all cases against him will be pursued. Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:03am
BJP minister questions if attack on Saif Ali Khan was real, calls actor ‘garbage’ Nitesh Rane claimed "no one comes forward to say anything" when Hindu actors were hurt. Published 24 Jan, 2025 03:52pm
PTI to boycott 4th round of talks with govt: Gohar Talks scheduled for Jan 28; Gohar says govt has not announced formation of judicial commissions even after yesterday; it is "not serious". Updated 24 Jan, 2025 03:26pm
Climate change and conflict drive leishmaniasis in Pakistan Recent outbreaks of the disfiguring, sandfly-spread disease are the result of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s perfect storm of circumstances. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 02:26pm
US arrests, deports hundreds of ‘illegal immigrants’: Trump press chief Says "largest [mass] deportation operation in history is well underway; migrants deported via military aircraft. Published 24 Jan, 2025 01:54pm
Ed Sheeran denies claims that he performed for wounded IDF soldiers The singer also clarified that he did not spend New Year's Eve with author JK Rowling. Published 24 Jan, 2025 12:49pm
KP & FATA 5th aid convoy departs for Kurram amid tight security arrangements: official Security personnel have been deployed at various places for the safety of the convoy, Hangu DPO says. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 01:23pm
Editorial: Key factors behind Hindu exodus from Pakistan need to be addressed The state cannot absolve itself of the responsibility to protect Hindu citizens, and assure them of safety. Published 24 Jan, 2025 12:18pm
Trump orders release of last JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King assassination files Order says national interest to release all records without delay. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 01:13pm
Emilia Perez tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood The Los Angeles wildfires have cast a sombre shadow on this year’s Oscars and prevented many Academy members from voting. Published 24 Jan, 2025 11:33am
Pakistani man gets 30 years of jail for knife attack aimed at French magazine Charlie Hebdo Zaheer Mahmood, who arrived in France illegally in 2019, will be banned from the country when his sentence is served. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 02:33pm
KP & FATA PHC seeks rejoinder in plea for details of mining leases Petitioner claims mining leases in KP mostly kept secret. Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:44am
KP & FATA Four policemen kidnapped in South Waziristan DPO confirms that an investigation into the incident had been launched. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:04am
KP & FATA Peshawar-DI Khan Motorway promises economic uplift of region: Gandapur Finance dept told to release initial amount of Rs2bn for purpose. Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:32am
Punjab FIA identifies 15 transit destinations used by illegal immigrants Enhanced scrutiny ordered for travellers from nine districts of Punjab and AJK; 17 passengers offloaded from 10 flights. Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:30am
Punjab Punjab cabinet turns down proposal to rename Gaddafi Stadium CM Maryam expresses reservations about proposal as an ex-agenda item. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:58am
Punjab Three killed, one injured in Narowal shooting Police say there was a fight between two groups over old enmity. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:54am
Islamabad Senators call for swift action to address Islamabad’s water quality issue NIH says 41pc of bore water, 33pc of supply water samples do not meet safety standards. Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:14am
Islamabad PIA sacks two employees for ‘smuggling’ mobile phones Customs authorities catch female suspect after five mobile phones recovered from her possession. Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:13am
Islamabad Police form special team to find killer of missing child in Rawalpindi Investigators believe boy could not have gone to the pond alone where his body was found. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:24am
Front Page Negotiations come to a halt after PTI storms off Imran says dialogue abandoned due to raid on SIC chairman’s house, reiterates demand for commissions to probe May 9, Nov 26 events. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:53am
The collusion between doctors and industry is well-known and deeply entrenched A cocktail of measures — educational, managerial, regulatory — need to be taken and interventions need to be made simultaneously and sustainably. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:53am
Front Page Justice Shah wonders if SC can hold own committee in contempt Two-judge bench reserves judgement in jurisdiction case; amici advise court not to refer matter to full bench via judicial order. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:50am
Front Page PM hails $20bn World Bank partnership to boost growth WB formally launches decade-long Country Partnership Framework; says it is "ambitious in taking risks" for long-term plan. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:21am
Back Page FO optimistic ties with US will deepen under Trump Reaffirms non-interference in internal affairs as "non-negotiable" tenet of relationship. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:01am
Back Page ‘Safe tourism’ app introduced for Neelum valley App aims to keep the administration updated on tourist accommodations, contact details, and itineraries. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:31am
Back Page Hundreds leave Jenin as Israel presses military operation Gazans ready tent camps for families returning to north after ceasefire. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:10am
Editorial: Strong likelihood that Peca amendments will be abused by authorities The Pakistani state must stop inflicting wounds on itself and learn to resolve its internal issues through social and political means. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:35am
Sindh PTI to ‘vigorously’ raise Karachi issues at every forum, says Raja Announces plans to mobilise party workers in Sindh. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:31am
Sindh Stop teachers’ protests or face accountability, Murad warns VCs Defends cabinet decision to make bureaucrats eligible for VC post. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:20am
Sindh Drug addict kills wife in Karachi’s Saeedabad SHO says victim was strangled to death inside home, suspect informed father-in-law of murder and fled. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:26am
Column India’s courting of the Taliban There are major economic considerations that have pushed India closer to the Taliban. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:31am
Sport Deadline for Gaddafi Stadium reconstruction extended to Feb 2 According to the PCB, the task of placing chairs in the stadium in final stages. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Sport Battle of the big hitters as Sabalenka, Keys book Australian Open final Keys pulls off biggest win of her career against world number two Swiatek. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Sport Pakistan to focus on putting up big totals, says Saud Expresses his desire to contribute to the team’s success. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Business Aurangzeb showcases IT sector’s potential at World Economic Forum Discusses Pakistan’s digital transformation with VEON delegation. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:24am
Business Govt vows consistency to transform economy Ahsan seeks private sector help to make Uraan Pakistan a success. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Business Nadra briefs World Bank team on project Briefs over progress made under Digital Economy Enhancement Project (Deep), a key initiative designed to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy and digital ID systems. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:46am
Business Surging rice shipments fuel food exports Exports of foodstuffs have risen for the past 17 months despite unprecedented food inflation. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Business Senate panel, energy players discuss challenges PSO managing director explains that 14pc of PSO’s circular debt is equivalent to its EBITDA for FY23. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Business SBP reserves fall $276m Profit repatriation by multinationals surge 114pc to $1.215bn. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Business Stocks recover 594 points on select buying Analyst says stocks recovered amid expectations of reduction in industrial power tariff after IMF approval. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:30am
International Musk, Wikipedia row over how to describe ‘Nazi salute’ Both Musk’s biographical page on Wikipedia, page on “Nazi salute” mention inauguration incident. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:51am
International Saudi FM confident of reform under new Lebanon leaders Believes Lebanon’s new leaders can spearhead long-sought reforms as he visits Beirut after years of strained ties. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:58am
International Kremlin ready for ‘mutually respectful’ talks with Trump Russia "waiting for signals", spokesman says; Zelensky rules out territorial concessions. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:34am
International Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time Gas generation declines for fifth year, fossil-fuelled power dips to “historic low”, according to climate think tank. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:43am
International Four people die in Cambodia in New Year’s gift crush Footage by local media show hundreds of people pushing towards vast gates of mansion. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:25am
Balochistan Balochistan offers immense investment opportunities: CM Bugti Says province has potential to become leading economic hub for global community. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:18am
Balochistan 4 Balochistan Levies officials suspended Video on social media shows the Levies personnel assaulting a citizen in Mastung. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:16am
National Criticism by the press key to better governance, says PM Shehbaz Claims complete freedom of expression in country. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Balochistan Over 380 Balochistan women complete police training in historic first IGP hails newly graduated cadets, urges them to serve people. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:50am
National GB dominates ice sports championship at Naltar Seven-day winter fest begins in Hunza; 12 teams from across the country participate. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Sindh JCP approves appointment of 12 additional judges for Sindh High Court Riazat Ali Sahar not confirmed as a judge of the high court despite serving previously. Published 24 Jan, 2025 07:57am
National HRCP report shines light on selective curbs on media Gives detailed account of deteriorating state of freedom of expression since Imran Khan’s ouster in 2022. Published 24 Jan, 2025 07:53am
National Journalists, rights bodies denounce Peca changes PPP lawmakers vote for amendment bill, at odds with party’s own HR cell. Published 24 Jan, 2025 07:51am
US judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order Under the order, any babies born to non-citizens in the US will be subject to deportation. Published 24 Jan, 2025 12:08am
