Haris hits maiden hundred as Pakistan whitewash Bangladesh Ayub hit four sixes, two boundaries for his 45, Nawaz gets 26; Bangladesh's Parvez shares 110-run opening stand with Hasan. Published 01 Jun, 2025 11:50pm
US-China trade row could ease after Trump-Xi talks: Treasury chief On when a Trump-Xi call could take place, Bessent says: “I believe we will see something very soon.” Published 01 Jun, 2025 11:16pm
Balochistan COAS Munir vows to ‘crush Indian-sponsored terrorists’ with support of Baloch tribal elders Balochistan Grand Jirga vows to stand with the government, armed forces. Published 01 Jun, 2025 10:36pm
Motor racing-Piastri wins in Spain, angry Verstappen demoted Verstappen collided with Leclerc and then twice with Russell after a safety car restart with six laps to go. Published 01 Jun, 2025 10:16pm
May sees modest rise in attacks, but militants fail to escalate amid regional crisis: report Monthly security assessment by PICSS records 85 militant attacks in May, resulting in 113 fatalities. Published 01 Jun, 2025 09:09pm
Navy conducts comprehensive exercise to counter sub-conventional, asymmetric threats to Pakistan Commander Coast Amin appreciates high level of preparedness, professional conduct demonstrated during exercises. Published 01 Jun, 2025 08:30pm
Two bridges in Russia collapse in ‘blasts’, 7 dead Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed on the incidents, Kremlin says. Published 01 Jun, 2025 08:30pm
Afghan FM speaks to Ishaq Dar, terms improvement of ties ‘positive development’ Both nations agree to finalise a framework agreement for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Line Project. Published 01 Jun, 2025 07:42pm
India arrests 81 for ‘sympathising’ with Pakistan One person was arrested after he posted a Pakistani flag on his Instagram, Assam police says. Published 01 Jun, 2025 07:38pm
Poland votes in tight presidential race between pro-EU and nationalist visions Nationalist Nawrocki is inspired by Trump; Centrist Trzaskowski favours strong EU ties. Published 01 Jun, 2025 06:42pm
IS operative captured at Pak-Afghan border in joint Pak-Turkiye intelligence operation Turkish security sources say Ozgur Altun, who was coordinating movement of IS fighters, deported to Turkiye. Published 01 Jun, 2025 06:11pm
Aurangzeb hails Ipsos consumer confidence survey results, reiterates positive economic direction Says survey findings reflect success of govt's disciplined, targeted macroeconomic strategy over last 14 months. Published 01 Jun, 2025 06:04pm
Pakistan signs charter as Global Water Organisation launches operations to address challenges Pakistan is one of the founding members of the GWO, which is headquartered in Riyadh. Published 01 Jun, 2025 05:33pm
South Asia India’s monsoon rains kill at least 30 in northeast parts of country A red alert warning was issued after downpours over the last three days. Published 01 Jun, 2025 03:23pm
Punjab Punjab govt bans temporary mechanical rides on eve of Eidul Azha Mechanical rides installed on a permanent basis will be allowed to operate subject to provision of fitness certificate. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 06:34pm
Arshad Nadeem thanks nation for javelin victory ahead of arrival in Lahore "This is a result of your prayers, and the hard work of me and my coach, Salman Iqbal Butt,” he says in Instagram video. Published 01 Jun, 2025 02:53pm
South Asia Congress says Modi govt ‘misled’ nation on aerial combat with Pakistan Opposition demands comprehensive review of India’s defence preparedness after top general admitted to losing aircraft in recent conflict. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 05:45pm
South Asia Escalation can outpace diplomacy with no crisis management in place, warns Pakistan’s top general CJCSC Mirza says threshold of strategic stability degraded to "dangerous levels" following India's targeting of cities instead of just borders. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 05:01pm
KP & FATA 2 killed in KP’s Kohat explosion: rescue officials Rescue 1122 building damaged in Bannu explosion. Published 01 Jun, 2025 01:53pm
Hundreds arrested as celebrations turn wild in Paris after PSG’s Champions League win Over 550 arrested across France after clashes with police; woman hit by car, teenager stabbed to death amid ruckus. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 03:01pm
Pakistan and India: where to from here? Pakistan did not operationalise its quid pro quo plus response this time; it must not just retaliate, it should preempt. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:06pm
South Asia Bangladesh top court restores Jamaat-i-Islami Allows it to be formally listed as a political party with the election commission. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 03:38pm
‘I am not taking drugs’: Musk denies damning report NYT reports the tech tycoon used ketamine and other drugs extensively during Trump's 2024 campaign trail. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:06am
Smokers’ corner: Nations at crossroads If history is cyclical, as posited by some generational theorists, is Pakistan about to enter a new era of optimism and prosperity? Published 01 Jun, 2025 10:08am
Can IS-K’s entry into already volatile Balochistan reshape the dynamics of conflict there? Expansion of nationalism, which IS-K considers unIslamic, will heighten the threat level for nationalist and rights movements in Balochistan and KP. Published 01 Jun, 2025 09:27am
Smaller ethnic groups with reconcilable elements should be brought back into national mainstream It is of paramount importance to ensure that there are no chinks in the armour that the adversary can exploit. Published 01 Jun, 2025 09:15am
Editorial: Unity will be hard to achieve if PTI is hounded by lawfare using legal instruments meant for terrorists Pakistan cannot afford internal discord and suppression of rights at a time when it faces both external and internal threats to its security. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:33am
Punjab Punjab govt ‘wakes up to regularise’ over 5,000 illegal housing schemes CM Maryam sees collusion between depts and developers in mushroom growth of colonies. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:45am
Punjab Rahim Yar Khan police use drones to target Katcha gangs Trace gangs’ hideouts and movements to drop explosives on targets. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:38am
Punjab Gujranwala press club sealed over election row Group of journalists lodge protest against the club administration. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:12am
Punjab Banned outfit member in Sahiwal gets 31-year jail term TTP's Zubair Gandhapur was arrested during a CTD sting operation in Pakpattan. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:10am
Business July-May collection falls short by Rs1tr Low imports amid a slowing economy hit sales tax generation. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 08:39am
Business Trump says will double steel, aluminium tariffs to 50pc Issues sector-specific levies that affect goods such as automobiles. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 08:52am
Business Cotton import bill goes up by 114pc From July to April, the cotton import bill has soared to $2.545 billion. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:00am
Business Pakistan gets help for precision agri initiative A comprehensive "Readiness Action Plan" to be developed. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:06am
Business Stakeholders hail plan to set up body for maritime sector The body will promote blue economy and enhance environmental sustainability. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:23am
Business Opec+ announces sharp increase in July oil production Will produce an additional 411,000 barrels a day. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:29am
Business Petroleum minister discusses energy priorities with OICCI Reaffirms the government’s commitment to structural reforms, accelerated policy execution, and enhanced industry engagement. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:35am
Business PSX recovers 7.5pc in May despite a brief war with India Attracts renewed buying interest across all sectors. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:42am
South Asia India’s top general admits losses in conflict with Pakistan Gen Chauhan curious why their jets were downed; claims conflict never came close to a nuclear war, "channels of communication were open". Updated 01 Jun, 2025 02:40pm
Balochistan Gun, bomb attacks claim three lives in Dera, Quetta Levies police station torched in Mastung; Additional DC laid to rest in Kachhi. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 07:48am
Front Page Govt to intensify crackdown on illegal foreign nationals Naqvi asks all institutions to coordinate for implementation of one-document regime; highlights need to declare begging a non-bailable offence. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:22am
Sport Pakistan seek T20 series sweep as Bangladesh eye consolation Hosts will be looking to sweep the series, something the Green-shirts last achieved in December 2021. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:38am
Sport Pakistan advance to next stage in Central Asian Volleyball’s Nation’s League Despite losing the last group match to Kazakhstan 3-1, Pakistan qualified for the Crossover stage as the top team. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:54am
Sport Padel Ranking Cup starts in Karachi Tournament features a strong turnout with 24 teams battling in the men’s event, 8 in women's and 12 in boy's U-12. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:59am
Sindh Larkana judge escapes unhurt, police guard killed in dacoits’ firing on convoy Khairpur people complain to journalists that the district had been left at the mercy of dacoits. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:45am
Sindh Non-bailable warrants out for arrest of Malik Riaz, others The court directs investigating officer Waqar Anwar to arrest and produce them in court on July 17. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:04am
Sindh Karachi healthcare providers rally to express solidarity with Gaza Say Israel "must allow an immediate and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid". Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:42am
KP & FATA Bajaur teacher sacked for torturing student Police register case against teacher. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:11am
KP & FATA Peshawarites stage rally against ‘custodial killing’ Asad, a resident of Miskeenabad, was wanted by the Peshawar and Islamabad police in several cases, says the Police. Published 01 Jun, 2025 06:50am
KP & FATA Scholarship programme under threat as govt fails to clear GIK Institute’s dues Rs356m denied for last six years, insists senior staff member. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:16am
Islamabad 14 killed, over 1,300 injured in road accidents in May Majority involved car and motorcycle riders; 37 people injured in 137 fire incidents. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:34am
Islamabad FC official shot at, injured in Islamabad Personnel discharged from hospital after treatment. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:23am
Punjab Jhelum man allegedly kills sister for honour Suspect arrested within 8 hours after FIA immigration authorities alerted to thwart escape plan; father also held. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:26am
Islamabad Faizabad Interchange to get a makeover after 27 years Interior minister visits project site; commuters to get information about electric buses on Google Maps. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:19am
International Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration The justices, though, have signalled some reservations with how immigration is being carried out. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:39am
International Armed men hijack aid trucks in Gaza Trump vows to remake aid through GHF programme. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:27am
Middle East Saudi Arabia, Qatar to provide financial support to Syrian govt employees The joint financial support will be delivered over a three-month period. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:22am
International South Koreans rally for presidential hopefuls days before vote Polls suggest liberal leader Lee Jae-myung on the verge of winning the election. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:15am
South Asia Monsoon floods kill five in India’s northeast The deaths recorded are among the first of this season. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:08am
Back Page PSG humble Inter 5-0 to win UCL title Desire Doue scores twice to inspire French club to their first European Cup triumph. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 07:57am
Back Page Mushahid praises Russia’s ‘neutrality’ Welcomes President Vladimir Putin’s Eurasian Security Initiative. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 07:43am
Back Page Israel blocks Arab ministers’ visit to West Bank Hamas responds to US truce proposal; to free 10 prisoners, return 18 bodies. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 07:51am
Back Page DawnMedia plans second Breathe Pakistan international climate change conference “The fight against climate change must continue,” says a DawnMedia spokesperson. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 07:37am
South Asia South Asia urged to tackle climate change for resilient food systems Report warns region is a climate hotspot, facing rising temperatures, groundwater depletion. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:57am
Balochistan Govt urged to prioritise child-centred policies for sustainable future “Population planning is fundamentally about ensuring that every child not only survives but thrives," says panelist at UNFPA meet. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:45am
National PTI flays terrorist attack in Surab Omar commends the security forces for their response, which led to the elimination of five terrorists. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:30am
National Schoolteachers across Gilgit-Baltistan protest denial of promotions Verification of teachers’ academic, professional credentials ordered. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:11am
Punjab ‘Election tribunal can reject petition even after issuing notices’ LHC’s Justice Anwaar says the term "decision" covers both rejection and dismissal. Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:16am