Eight dead in Brazil hot air balloon accident Pilot tells officials that fire caused by a blowtorch in the basket. Published 21 Jun, 2025 11:21pm
Ogra advises oil marketing companies to ensure maintenance of mandatory 20-day stock levels Says sufficient stocks of petroleum products present to meet existing demand. Published 21 Jun, 2025 08:59pm
NAB freezes properties belonging to Malik Riaz’s son, Bahria Town, others Freezing order shows 457 properties frozen by anti-graft body; 25 properties owned by property tycoon's son Ahmed Ali Riaz, his company seized. Published 21 Jun, 2025 07:17pm
The teaser for Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly’s Main Manto Nahi Hoon is out and fan reactions are mixed Some netizens think the age gap is 'just vile' while others love Saeed's 'commanding presence'. Published 21 Jun, 2025 06:40pm
Tarar stresses ‘exemplary punishment’ for Sana Yousuf’s killer Info minister expresses need for legislation to protect girls on social media, says those making videos on incident must also stand with family and state in court. Published 21 Jun, 2025 06:38pm
Aviation regulator orders Air India to remove officials "These officials have been involved in serious and repeated lapses," Delhi's Directorate General of Civil Aviation says. Published 21 Jun, 2025 05:15pm
New Zealand retain FIH Hockey Nations Cup with 6-2 win over Pakistan New Zealand launch blitz to score 5 goals in first half. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:47pm
KP & FATA Terrorist killed, 2 more injured after targeting police party in KP’s DI Khan Police launch search and strike operation to arrest the injured terrorists. Published 21 Jun, 2025 04:39pm
Govt appoints Naveed Asghar as acting Wapda chairman Appointment follows resignation of retired Lieutenant General Sajjad Ghani. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 06:03pm
Content creator Marium Hosein wants people to stop asking women if they’re pregnant 'It is NORMAL to have a belly. It is normal for it to exist. If you see it and it’s protruding, it is NOT always a pregnancy.' Published 21 Jun, 2025 04:11pm
South Asia FO assails Indian home minister’s ‘brazen disregard’ for int’l agreements with remarks on never restoring IWT "Let me state categorically that Pakistan will not allow India to stop water for our people. It will be treated as an act of war," FM Dar tells OIC. Updated 22 Jun, 2025 07:51am
Can you believe Pakistan wants to nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize? The internet can’t either Many netizens highlighted Trump's role in the war on Gaza and expressed disbelief — and horror — at the Pakistani government's decision. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 03:02pm
Punjab Section 144 announced across Punjab from Muharram 1-10 Provincial govt bans carrying weapons of offence, "inciteful" remarks; pillion riding not to be allowed on Ashura. Published 21 Jun, 2025 01:07pm
Meesha Shafi wins defamation case against ARY’s UK broadcaster A UK court found that the channel defamed her in a 2020 broadcast claiming she deliberately failed to comply with Pakistani court orders. Published 21 Jun, 2025 12:17pm
‘No bra, no entry’: Nigeria university rule sparks backlash For now, the Olabisi Onabanjo University has not made any official comment on the uproar. Published 21 Jun, 2025 11:02am
The FY25-26 budget is distinctly anti-growth, anti-poor and a wasted opportunity Poverty is not just visible, it is also growing despite all claims that the economy has stabilised and improved. Published 21 Jun, 2025 09:15am
Editorial: Lawmakers should try to fix the broken tax system rather than calling for new amnesties While exemptions to certain sectors are necessary for equity and growth, rapid increase in tax revenues has been lost to exemptions. Published 21 Jun, 2025 08:47am
Sport Gill launches India captaincy reign in style with hundred against England India sent into bat by England captain Ben Stokes — were in the commanding position of 359-3 at stumps on first day of the five-Test series. Published 21 Jun, 2025 05:37am
Sport Bangladesh’s lead nears 200 in first Sri Lanka Test The visitors finished at 177-3 after a strong partnership of 68 between opener Shadman Islam and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 01:40pm
Sport ‘PSB’s intervention in national federations will be subjective’: DG Pirzada Grants to Pakistan Hockey Federation put on hold until audit. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 01:34pm
KP & FATA Peshawar BRT to get 50 more buses as cabinet gives go-ahead The meeting also approves termination notices for Perra’s contractual employees. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 12:21pm
KP & FATA KP Budget 2025-26: KP puts off budget’s approval as Imran’s consent awaited PA speaker refuses to hold discussion on cut motions until Monday. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 12:49pm
Punjab Ex-PML-N senator sent on judicial remand in PTI leader’s murder case Chaudhry Tanveer will be produced before the court on July 4 was booked in the murder case of former MPA Adnan Chaudhry. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 03:33pm
Punjab Army, Rangers to help police maintain peace during Muharram in Rawalpindi Processions and gatherings across Punjab will be monitored through CCTV cameras. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 03:30pm
Punjab Five Attock jail officials suspended for alleged torture of prisoners Superintendent Attock jail Arif Shehzad transferred and directed to report to Inspectorate of Prisons in Lahore. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 01:44pm
Punjab Canal trees felling can’t be allowed for Yellow Train metro line, declares LHC Anti-terrorism court reserves verdict on May 9 cases involving former foreign minister Qureshi, others. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:47am
Punjab 17 passengers of two trains hit by leaning signal ladder near Khanewal 14 of them hospitalised with serious injuries. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:49am
Punjab Mango production in Rahim Yar Khan hit by climate change, water shortage Yield is estimated to be 45pc less this season; Iran-Israel war affects exports of Sindhri mango variety. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 01:35pm
Sindh Shikarpur DSP, three SHOs, constables booked for house robberies Head muharrars summoned to court to write FIRs against police officials. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 01:37pm
Sindh Severe challenges to Pakistan’s coastal communities from climate change highlighted Speakers at moot stress efforts to increase mangrove cover to save Karachi, other coastal areas from natural disasters. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 02:10pm
Sindh Sindh Assembly Speaker wins high court’s favour in tussle with Governor House Denying acting governor’s access to offices, chambers deemed "unconstitutional" by SHC. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 01:33pm
International IAEA warns of nuclear disaster if Israel attacks Iran’s Bushehr plant Worst case scenario, evacuations and orders to take shelter will have to be issued for areas within several hundred kilometres. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:37am
International UK lawmakers back assisted dying bill in historic vote Outcome sparks celebrations among supporters outside parliament. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 07:55am
International 7 held in London over Iran embassy ‘altercation’ UK withdraws embassy staff from Tehran. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:46am
International US court upholds law allowing Palestinian authorities to be sued over attacks The 9-0 ruling overturned a lower court’s decision stating that 2019 law violated rights of the Palestinian Authority. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:17am
International Court lets Trump keep control of California’s National Guard "This is a great decision for our country, and we will continue to protect and defend law-abiding Americans," says the US president. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:13am
International Putin quips ‘whole of Ukraine is ours’, eyes ‘buffer zone’ Kyiv and its Western allies mark Moscow’s claims to four Ukrainian regions and Crimea as illegal. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:55am
Business PSX flat as regional tensions erase early gains Biggest positive contributions come from Hub Power, Systems Ltd, United Bank, OGDCL and Pakistan Petroleum. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:30am
Business EU imposes measures to curb ethanol imports from Pakistan Ethanol makers in EU have said a surge in cheap imports was pressuring prices and disturbing markets. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:40am
Business No recession under any circumstances: Putin Moscow’s economy grew in 2023 and 2024 despite Western sanctions, but it recently posted slowest quarterly expansion in two years. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:53am
Business OGDCL eyes collaboration with Russian oil giant Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik meets representatives of Gazprom International. Published 21 Jun, 2025 05:29am
Business Oil prices slip after US sanctions Iran Two entities based in Hong Kong among those sanctioned. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:23am
Business PM Shehbaz seeks shipping plan to save $4bn Directs authorities to acquire ships on lease to expand Pakistan National Shipping Corporation fleet. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 09:54am
Business Pakistan gets $20bn in external assistance Includes $6.89bn in fresh inflows; rest are rollovers from China, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 09:49am
Business NA panel rejects uniform property tax rate, approves clampdown on tax fraud, elite clubs Exclusive clubs charging Rs1m or more membership fees brought under tax net; prior approval and inquiry needed for arrests over tax fraud. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:17am
Balochistan Coach-car collision claims two lives in Khuzdar The deceased identified as Fayyaz Ahmed and Zaheer Ahmed hail from Mastung town. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:26am
Balochistan BYC workers continue their hunger strike in Turbat Demand immediate release of Dr Mahrang Baloch, Bebo Baloch, Gulzadi, Sabghatullah Shah Jee, Mama Ghaffar among others. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:58am
South Asia Kashmir now a global issue, says Bilawal Says Pakistan’s narrative had prevailed, not only in diplomatic circles, but also across international media. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:23am
National Balochistan lawmakers demand cut in non-development expenditures Opposition slams budget, calls for focus on development, job creation. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:10am
National Quaid-i-Azam University, NUST Islamabad ranked among top 500 varsities 19 Pakistani institutions feature in this year’s World University Rankings; Malaysia's Sunway University, rises over 120 places in ranking. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:31am
National PTI slams ‘absurd’ data, urges modernisation of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Omar Ayub says a 21st-century economy can’t run on 20th-century statistics. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:43am
National Senate opposition walks out twice against ministers’ absence Issue of forced conversion of minority communities echoes in the Upper House. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:13am
National Chief Justice Afridi, Saudi envoy discuss judicial ties Emphasis was laid on expanding judicial collaboration under the framework of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:29am
Back Page Pakistan, Bangladesh, China pledge deeper cooperation New trilateral forum looks to enhance engagement, work for more trade, investment. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 08:48am
Middle East 31 aid seekers among 60 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza Thousands of Palestinians gather at distribution sites daily in the hope of receiving food rations. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 08:31am
Back Page National Assembly echoes with call for more provinces amid budget debate PML-N minister strongly advocates for Hazara province; PPP lawmaker calls for creation of South Punjab province. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 08:23am
Front Page Supreme Court reserved seats verdict ‘amended Constitution’: Justice Hilali July 12 verdict extended three-day deadline to 15 days to allow independents to join party, remarks Justice Musarrat Hilali. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 08:06am
Front Page What’s behind Khawaja Asif’s praise for ‘hybrid system’? At the moment, the priority of the Sharifs and Zardaris as well as the establishment is to neutralise the third force, says analyst. Updated 10 Jul, 2025 01:48pm
Front Page Budget 2025-26: Roadmap for liberalised vehicle imports unveiled Restrictions on used vehicles up to five years old to be lifted from Sept; age limit to be fully removed from July 2026. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 10:24am
Govt to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for ‘decisive diplomatic intervention’ in Pak-India crisis Maleeha Lodhi criticises decision; Trump complains on social media about not getting Nobel prize for "stopping" multiple wars. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 05:46pm
KP & FATA Child killed, 5 injured after suspected drone hits KP’s South Waziristan: police Makin SHO says locals have set June 23 to hold a jirga with higher authorities regarding law and order. Updated 21 Jun, 2025 09:41am
