GB fines hotel Rs1.5m for allegedly dumping sewage into Attabad Lake Seals part of hotel; 15-member team inspects lake; hotel denies claims of pollution. Updated 18 Jun, 2025 07:32am
Panel on food safety calls for science-led approach, fiscal reforms Senator stresses need for evidence-based policies for access to safe, traceable food of international standards. Published 17 Jun, 2025 10:18pm
Live Fact check: Viral image does not show Haifa attacked by Iranian missiles but Oct 2024 Israeli strikes in Lebanon Multiple other false and misleading claims recorded about Iran-Israel conflict. Published 17 Jun, 2025 10:11pm
Live The Strait of Hormuz: Why Iran’s leverage over the world’s most important oil artery matters Tehran has voted to close the strait following US airstrikes targeting three of Iran's nuclear sites. Updated 22 Jun, 2025 07:00pm
NA, Senate panels reject 18pc tax on imported solar panels Proposed tax comes under criticism by lawmakers in both standing committees on finance and revenue. Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:37pm
Live US assessment finds Iran years away from nuclear weapon, refutes Israeli claims Director for non-proliferation policy at US-based Arms Control Association says assessments of Iran being only some months away from a bomb are “not new”. Updated 20 Jun, 2025 03:33pm
Alcaraz and Raducanu to team up in revamped US Open mixed doubles Sabalenka serves up apology to Gauff after French Open final comments. Published 17 Jun, 2025 06:47pm
India regulator asks Air India for training data of pilots, dispatcher of crashed plane Pilot of crashed plane had 8,200 flying hours experience. Published 17 Jun, 2025 06:38pm
PTI’s Gohar suggests tax exemption for salaried class earning upto Rs2.2m annually Lawmakers voice concern over "inadequate" allocations for health, education. Updated 18 Jun, 2025 07:29am
Charred bodies, shattered lives after gunmen kill 100 in Nigeria Aid agencies help 3,000 displaced people; President Tinubu set to visit region. Published 17 Jun, 2025 05:52pm
Why is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani winning South Asian hearts across the globe? The answer — with iconic Bollywood references, hilarious memes and great policies. Published 17 Jun, 2025 04:49pm
Despite law, US TikTok ban likely to remain on hold US President Donald Trump is expected to extend deadline for the third time so that TikTok can find a non-Chinese buyer. Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:02pm
Sindh Karachi once again ranks among least liveable cities in global survey Assessment looks at health care, culture and environment, education, infrastructure and stability in 173 countries. Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:42pm
PM Shehbaz reiterates commitment to defending Pakistan’s right to water Sustainable land management, ecosystem restoration remain “key pillars” of the govt's climate resilience agenda, premier says. Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:11pm
South Asia India’s IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after bomb threat Separate bomb threat diverts plane of Haj pilgrims within Indonesia. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 03:12pm
Balochistan PM Shehbaz for linking Reko Diq with railway network by 2028 Directs formation of inter-ministerial body to look after financing matters for upgrading and developing Pakistan Railways. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 04:09pm
Army chief lauds overseas Pakistanis’ contributions during US visit Highlights remittances, investments and higher achievements in other domains among their feats. Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:34pm
Pakistan, US agree to advance talks on reciprocal tariffs: Aurangzeb Finance minister says government will stay the course of reforms in taxation, energy and other sectors. Published 17 Jun, 2025 12:43pm
Russian overnight attack on Kyiv kills 14, injures 44 Russian air defence units intercepted and destroyed 147 Ukrainian drones. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 04:18pm
OpenAI wins $200m contract with US military To develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address "critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains." Published 17 Jun, 2025 12:17pm
Punjab Punjab raises govt employee pays, minimum wage in Rs5.33tr budget Health, education get major allocations; Rs15bn kept for laptop scheme; Rs85bn for Lahore's development plan. Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:33am
Main doctor charged in actor Matthew Perry overdose to plead guilty The second doctor in the case, Mark Chavez, pleaded guilty last October to conspiring to distribute ketamine. Published 17 Jun, 2025 10:49am
Budget 2025-26: Climate budget a ‘walking contradiction’ Malik Amin Aslam says budget “lacks a reprioritisation of our future economic growth model to reflect the rising challenge of climate change”. Published 17 Jun, 2025 10:38am
Lack of govts’ seriousness on climate change is most evident in their development model We continue to turn our cities into concrete jungles with impractically broad avenues which can be traversed only by car. Published 17 Jun, 2025 09:47am
Editorial: Pakistan must walk the talk to overcome climate change challenges ahead Meanwhile, the provinces lack the resources and expertise to implement adaptation measures effectively. Published 17 Jun, 2025 09:42am
Power, defence divisions top govt spending charts in FY25 At least 39 departments "exceed" their allocations for FY25; three dozen divisions "save" around Rs2tr. Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:40am
Column America’s last throw of dice Israel’s transgressions were indulged even before its cynical creation in 1948. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:08pm
Sport PCB’s Aaqib vows improvements through academies A comprehensive plan has been implemented to run cricket academies across the country, says Aaqib Javed. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:15pm
Sport 60 players named for Under 19 men’s cricket camp starting tomorrow Thirty cricketers will participate in each of the first and second phases. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:58pm
Sport ‘Magical’ Duplantis soars to pole vault world record Clears 6.28 metres to the delight of the home crowd at the Stockholm Diamond League meet. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:04pm
KP & FATA KP budget 2025-26: Govt increases tax on private hospitals The professional tax on doctors has reduced while the tax on private hospitals and clinics has increased. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 11:34am
KP & FATA Ex-Fata steel millers oppose new tax Union leader claims the government promised not to impose taxes in tribal districts until 2028. Published 17 Jun, 2025 05:27am
KP & FATA KP budget 2025-26: Opposition rejects budget as anti-people Insists successive PTI governments failed to fully utilise uplift funds. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 11:33am
Islamabad Accused in Sana Yousuf murder case given in police custody Handed over to the police on a four-day physical remand. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:10pm
Islamabad Islamabad Police announce arrest of IIUI student’s killer as activists demand proof Arrest comes about two months after Emaan Afroz was murdered in her hostel, with activists alleging police pressure. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:08pm
Islamabad BUDGET 2025-26: Ruling party MNAs from Islamabad decry lack of health, education facilities Taking part in budget debate in NA, lawmakers call on government to focus on resolving public grievances. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 11:31am
Punjab Constable booked for harassing bank staffer in Nankana Sahib Millat Town police arrest man wanted in an eight-year-old murder case. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:25pm
Punjab Punjab opposition rubbishes budget as ‘anti-people’ PTI's Bhachhar claims his party members are ready to spend their salaries on public welfare. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:22pm
Sindh PPP complicit in anti-Sindh projects: Palijo Palijo alleges that the Green Pakistan initiative was a "coverup for grabbing Sindh’s water and lands for corporate use." Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:48am
Sindh Genetic kidney diseases linked to cousin marriages: experts It was stated that 60pc of all marriages in Pakistan result in a compromised gene pool. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:14pm
Sindh Muttahida, PPP trade barbs as Sindh Assembly begins post-budget discussion Opposition members reject "anti-people" budget; treasury lawmakers assail Centre for ignoring Sindh. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:37pm
Sindh Five more low-intensity tremors felt in Karachi Two epicentres located near DHA City and three few km from Malir. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:17pm
Sindh 55 inmates yet to be recaptured after Malir jailbreak, ATC told Total of 216 prisoners escaped from Malir jail, of which 161 have been re-arrested so far, IO says. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:09pm
Sindh Blue whale found dead in Balochistan’s Gwater Bay WWF-P adviser suggests the marine mammal may have died after becoming entangled in gillnets. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:20am
International Foreign ministers from 20 Muslim states call for ending Israeli hostilities Demand that Middle East "be free of nuclear weapons and other WMDs", applicable “to all States in the region without exception". Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:25pm
International G7 leaders seek common approach on Ukraine, Middle East wars Trump says removing Russia from group was a mistake; Macron dismisses Putin as mediator between Israel and Iran. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:52am
International Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker’s killing visited other legislators’ homes Vance Boelter, 57, faces six federal charges, including two counts of murder by firearm. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:44am
International British police to record ethnicity of ‘grooming gangs’ For about 15 years, Britain has been shocked by revelations of so-called child “grooming gangs”. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:39am
International MI6 appoints first woman chief in its 116-year history Metreweli will be the 18th head of Britain’s foreign intelligence outfit. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:36am
International Indigenous lawyer becomes Mexico’s first elected CJ “The era of when our word, our requests, and even our mere presence were cause for ridicule and discrimination is now behind us,” says Hugo Aguilar. Published 17 Jun, 2025 05:26am
Business Stocks post modest gains amid geopolitical tensions Experience buying at attractive levels during early trading, following significant declines last Friday. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:05am
Business Excessive powers to FBR rejected Parliamentary panels propose key amendments to Finance Bill. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:58am
Business Monetary policy draws mixed reaction Local businessmen express frustration over the delay in reducing the lending rate to single digits. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:22am
Sindh Mayor Karachi launches municipal bonds Becomes the first mayor in the city’s history to ring the PSX bell. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:03am
Business Social sector leads in Punjab’s largest-ever development plan Provincial govt unveils broad initiatives under record Rs1.24tr ADP. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 08:49am
National PTI contacts PPP to block passage of federal budget It is worth noting that if a government fails to pass the money bill, it becomes its moral responsibility to resign. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:18am
National Fauji Fertiliser submits expression of interest for PIA purchase People’s Unity of PIA employees’ union submits bid to Privatisation Commission to acquire shares of PIA. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:03pm
National PM Shehbaz declares blue economy ‘new economic frontier’ Unveils ‘Maritime at 100’ plan to transform sector into $100bn economic force. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 11:01am
National Drought is a national emergency, warns Sherry Rehman Calls for accelerated investment in land restoration, regional climate cooperation, end to weaponisation of water resources. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:13am
National Opposition accuses govt of painting ‘rosy picture’ of economy Ali Zafar says budget wages "war on pensioners"; PPP Senator says govt allocated very meagre amount for Sindh. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:30pm
National Won’t issue verdict that may be construed as ‘amending Constitution’: CB judge Justice Mazhar No concept of "deputation" in the judiciary, Justice Mazhar observes while hearing IHC judges’ seniority case. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:00am
National Coalition under strain as differences over budget intensify Some PPP lawmakers say they won’t vote for budget; Khursheed, Naveed meet Dar on sidelines of session to relay concerns. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:32am
South Asia India adding to its nuclear stockpile: report New Delhi possessed 172 warheads in 2024, 180 in 2025. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 08:16am
Middle East 40 killed trying to reach food in Gaza UN denounces Israeli-backed aid system; says Tel Aviv has "weaponised" food in besieged enclave. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 08:26am
Front Page Polygraph refusal might weaken Imran’s case: ATC judge Judge remarks decision to decline appeared to be a deliberate tactic to shield himself. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 08:31am
Front Page Budget 2025-26: Guardrails sought to stop misuse of FBR arrest powers PM forms committee to reevaluate amendments proposed in Finance Bill; FBR chairman says redundancies will be put into place. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 08:11am
Live In pictures: Death, destruction, debris in Iran and Israel amid war Israel and Iran have been trading missile strikes since the former launched an air offensive on Friday. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 04:08pm
