Sindh ‘Indus River remains colonised’: Activists call out extractive state policies Indus River has been "made into a commodity", says activist. Updated 16 Jun, 2025 10:49am
Punjab Faisalabad couple killed for ‘honour’ in Mardan The couple married 17 years ago on their free will. Published 15 Jun, 2025 08:09pm
Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says Among the State Department's concerns is the lack of a cooperative government to produce reliable identity documents. Published 15 Jun, 2025 07:41pm
Bitcoin pioneer Michael Saylor lauds Pakistan’s crypto efforts “Pakistan has many brilliant people. It also has commitment and clarity needed by businesses globally,” says Saylor. Published 15 Jun, 2025 07:34pm
G7 leaders meet in Canada hoping to avoid Trump clash Indian PM Modi arrives in Cyprus for meeting ahead of G7 summit. Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:25pm
Live What Israel’s attacks on Iran’s oil, gas facilities could mean for the global industry Any disruption in Iran's oil production may impact global prices as Saudi Arabia and UAE are the only Opec+ members that can boost output. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 06:24pm
Ukraine says received another 1,200 bodies from Russia Ukrainian defence minister says 4,812 bodies have been returned this week. Published 15 Jun, 2025 05:11pm
KP & FATA Several arrested, arms recovered in Bannu joint operation Police, CTD and army personnel participated in the operation, Bannu police spokesperson says. Published 15 Jun, 2025 04:21pm
US officials survey Air India crash site, families continue to wait for bodies India's aviation regulator orders all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected. Published 15 Jun, 2025 03:31pm
Middle East Iran border crossings in Balochistan closed ‘indefinitely’: district administration Foreign minister says 450 pilgrims safely evacuated from Iran. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 08:28pm
Punjab Police file FIR over rape of disabled 14-year-old girl in Punjab’s Hafizabad Police officials say suspect will be arrested within the next 48 hours; girl's family is being provided with full protection. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 02:47pm
Sindh PMD says chances of rain, thunderstorm in Karachi tomorrow Humidity levels in the city expected to touch 70-80 per cent. Published 15 Jun, 2025 02:19pm
KP & FATA 3 brothers drown as car plunges into river in GB A search operation is underway to locate the remaining three individuals. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 02:50pm
Inside the first Zardari presidency From being mired in the Memogate controversy to staring down threats of coups, Asif Ali Zardari’s first presidency was anything but ordinary. Published 15 Jun, 2025 12:41pm
South Asia Toddler among 7 killed as helicopter crashes in Indian Himalayas No survivors as chopper carrying pilgrims comes down during flight from Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand state. Published 15 Jun, 2025 11:50am
Live Editorial: With prospects for peace looking dim, Iran’s neighbours including Pakistan must be prepared Some media reports say that US had shipped hundreds of missiles to Israel before the attack on Iran. Published 15 Jun, 2025 10:42am
Analysis & Comment Allocations for water reserves shrink despite tensions with India Without a robust national strategy, Pakistan risks accelerating ecological decline, compromising food and water security. Published 15 Jun, 2025 09:55am
Key visits by Deputy PM Dar, trade delegation to US postponed amid Middle East conflict Dar was scheduled to travel next week to attend UN conference on Palestinian statehood; trade delegation's departure for tariff talks also delayed. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:53am
Trump flexes military might at parade as protests sweep US Hails United States as the “hottest country in the world”. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 01:45pm
Middle East Four injured in Haifa amid fresh Iranian missile salvo on Israel US officials tell Reuters that Trump vetoed Israeli plan to target Iranian supreme leader. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:38pm
Column Dashed hopes Relief was hardly given to those who deserve it most. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 09:57am
Column A catastrophe called Israel This war hasn’t been about Iran’s nuclear arms quest but more about getting it to bow to Israeli-US will. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:49am
KP & FATA No relief in federal budget, complain traders, teachers in KP Term the 10 per cent increase in salaries of government employees a mere joke. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:50am
KP & FATA In a first, Centre okays full disbursement of uplift funds for tribal districts CM’s aide complains PSDP has little allocations for KP. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:00pm
KP & FATA Bannu DPO seeks support of religious scholars to ensure peaceful Muharram Asks officials to enhance security measures. Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Islamabad Commissionerate confiscates properties, transfer rights to govt Action aligns with the government’s intensified efforts against benami assets. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:44pm
Islamabad NCSW questions accuracy of Global Gender Gap report on Pakistan Questions the report’s methodology, citing issues with data representation and visibility. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:37pm
Islamabad Healthcare workers in Islamabad up in arms against budget Union reps say will go on strike if demands not met by Monday. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:32pm
Lahore Gujranwala, Faisalabad shine in summer games In kabaddi, Sargodha beat Dera Ghazi Khan by 46-31 points. Faisalabad outplayed Rawalpindi with a convincing 44-27 victory. Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Punjab Hearing of Imran’s post-arrest bail pleas tomorrow in LHC An anti-terrorism court had in Nov of last year denied bail to the former prime minister in these eight cases. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:29pm
Punjab Mechanism for transparency in Rs291bn foreign-funded Wasa projects on the cards So far, there is no monitoring system to check corruption in uplift projects. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:32pm
Punjab New bill aims to block inquiries into ad spending: PTI “This is a blatant attempt to shut down transparency and conceal how taxpayers’ money is being spent,” PTI Punjab chief organiser says. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:48pm
Sindh Thar villagers stumble upon ‘ancient’ wooden sculpture Preliminary observations suggest it may be linked to ancient eastern cultures. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 01:36pm
Sindh 4.7-magnitude quake rocks Pasni, mild tremors felt in Karachi Tremors felt in the areas of Shah Faisal Colony, Quaidabad and around Gulzar-i-Hijri. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:23am
Sindh PPP won’t support budget if Centre runs uplift schemes in Sindh: Murad CM Murad says plan to manage Sindh’s projects from Islamabad will not work. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:20am
International Israel’s attacks on Iran hint at a bigger goal: regime change “There’s no way to destroy a nuclear programme by military means,” Israel’s National Security Adviser Hanegbi admits. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 03:35pm
International Putin tells Trump Russia is ready for next round of Ukraine talks Volodymyr Zelensky has not said if Ukraine would agree to the next round of talks. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:55am
International Russia hands over bodies of 1,200 troops to Ukraine Zelensky fears drop in aid due to Israel-Iran escalation. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:49am
International Starmer for national inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ Starmer has previously resisted calls for a statutory review. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:44am
International US courts now a high-risk venue for immigrants In recent weeks, there has been an uptick of immigration enforcement operations at courthouses. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:39am
International AI may wipe out half of white-collar jobs within one to five years Employers may seek workers with different skills as the technology matures. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:34am
Sport Markram leads South Africa to ‘special’ World Test Championship victory Bavuma joins Rugby World Cup-winning captain Kolisi in becoming a black African skipper of a SA side that won a world championship. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 01:51pm
Sport PCB names 15 players for first phase of Skills Development camp “National Cricket Academy will host a 20-day Skills Development camp from Monday, June 16”, PCB says. Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:03am
Sindh Sindh offers tax relief to boost economic activity Chief minister opposes Centre’s 18pc general sales tax on solar panels. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:05am
Business Business leaders slam Centre, Sindh for ignoring Karachi For third year, no new mega project announced for the country’s economic hub. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 09:58am
Business Aurangzeb urged to review FBR’s excessive powers Decision to further harm the already poor investment climate, says Pakistan Business Council. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:10am
Business CDWP clears 10 development projects worth Rs36bn Approves nine development projects totalling Rs25.19 billion. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:17am
Business Equities turn bullish as ‘positive’ budget sparks value hunting Sentiment turns cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:24am
Balochistan Two killed in Kalat road accident 18 others injured as well in collision between a passenger coach and a coaster on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:40pm
Balochistan In a first, Balochistan utilises 90pc of PSDP Spokesperson says past govts could not utilise more than 50-60pc of the budget. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:19am
National Man arrested for allegedly killing three in-laws in Gilgit The killings took place on Friday night inside the victims’ home in Haidri colony. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:23am
Balochistan CM Bugti discusses budget proposals with PPP members Notes for the first time in history, over 90pc of funds under PSDP were utilised in Balochistan. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 01:41pm
Balochistan Second Afghan transit vessel arrives at Gwadar Port Vessel arrives from Australia carrying 20,000 tonnes of DAP fertiliser destined for Afghanistan. Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:03am
National OIC emergency session urged over Israel’s belligerence Khawaja Asif warns each Muslim country could become target if Ummah fails to act together. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:05am
Sindh Hyderabad-Sukkur motorway divided into five segments Minister vows to start work on the project this year. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 01:17pm
National 47 environmental samples found positive for polio Found in 14 districts of Sindh, 8 districts of KP, 6 districts of Balochistan, 4 districts of Punjab, 1 district of GB, Islamabad. Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:03am
National PTI lambasts govt over ‘expensive’ electricity Opposition leader says transmission system outdated and insufficient to meet rising demand. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:12pm
National Supreme Court reviews progress on digital transformation Agenda focuses on enhancing public-oriented service delivery by integrating information technology. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 12:16pm
Middle East Israeli strikes kill 45 in Gaza, many at aid distribution site Hamas accuses Tel Aviv of turning aid centres into traps of mass deaths; Egypt blocks activists’ bid to march to Gaza border. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 08:47am
Front Page Budget 2025-26: Senate panel opposes arrest powers for tax commissioners Lawmakers warn misuse to hurt businesses, turn country into police state; FBR chief says tampered vehicles to be seized, destroyed. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 09:39am
