Nepra slashes base power tariff by Rs1.49 for FY26 Spokesperson says proposal has been sent to federal government. Published 25 Jun, 2025 08:59pm
Belarusian man held for ‘throwing’ infant to the ground at Moscow airport, inflicting severe injuries British newspaper reports traces of cannabis in the suspect's blood. Published 25 Jun, 2025 07:52pm
Pakistan, UAE sign MOU on visa exemption at 12th JMC session held after 13-year gap Both sides sign 3 MoUs, discuss bilateral relations and measures to increase cooperation in different areas. Published 25 Jun, 2025 07:33pm
Pakistan to play T20I series in Bangladesh next month All three T20Is will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Published 25 Jun, 2025 06:45pm
Talks with US regarding trade, reciprocal tariffs to conclude next week: finance ministry Finance Minister Aurangzeb holds virtual meeting with the US commerce secretary. Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:50pm
Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win is being celebrated as a win against Zionism and X is loving it If elected, the 33-year-old democratic socialist will become the first Muslim to lead the city of New York. Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:48pm
UK judge moves Andrew Tate sexual violence trial forward Judge at London's High Court says she is “very keen to get on” with the case. Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:42pm
Vaccinations stall globally as Pakistan sees 2nd highest number of zero-dose children in South Asia Study says “accelerated progress” necessary to achieve 2030 target of halving number of zero-dose children compared to 2019 levels. Published 25 Jun, 2025 04:59pm
Nato summit commits to higher spending and collective defence Of the 5pc increase, 3.5pc to be earmarked for "core defence", 1.5pc for broader defence-related measures. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:13pm
5 Gen Z wardrobe essentials to add to your closet this summer From baggy jeans to fun floral co-ords, here's how you can keep and look cool this summer. Published 25 Jun, 2025 03:43pm
Suga, member of K-pop’s BTS, donates $3.66m to set up autism treatment centre in Seoul The move has prompted fans to step forward and do the same. Published 25 Jun, 2025 03:05pm
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary launched on first space station mission Marks first Crew Dragon flight since Musk threatened to decommission the spacecraft after feud with Trump. Published 25 Jun, 2025 02:54pm
Pakistan through to Asian Doubles Squash final after defeating Malaysia Nasir Iqbal, Noor Zaman to face India in tomorrow's final. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 04:11pm
Punjab Punjab predicted to receive 25pc more monsoon rains this year: PDMA Karachi to receive rainfall on Friday, Met Office says. Published 25 Jun, 2025 01:42pm
What makes Zohran Mamdani, New York’s potential first Muslim mayor, so popular? The answer — with iconic Bollywood references, hilarious memes and great policies. Published 25 Jun, 2025 01:30pm
Top Featured Malformation, pests and water shortage: The mango meltdown in Sindh In the last five years, the acreage of mango orchards across Sindh has dwindled, shrinking from 59,100 hectares in 2019-20 to 58,900 hectares in 2023-24. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 06:54pm
From a girl with a dream to a woman who still dreams: Mahira Khan reflects on 14 years in showbiz The star's breakout TV drama Neeyat and debut film Bol came out on June 24, 2011. Published 25 Jun, 2025 01:01pm
Middle East US strikes failed to destroy Iran’s nuclear sites, intelligence report says One source says Iran’s enriched uranium stocks had not been eliminated, country’s nuclear programme may have been set back only a month or two. Published 25 Jun, 2025 12:41pm
KP & FATA Roadside explosion in KP’s Parachinar kills four Tribal elders condemn incident, say attack an effort to sabotage peace. Published 25 Jun, 2025 11:50am
Trump says China can buy Iranian oil, but urges it to purchase US crude White House clarifies this does not indicate a relaxation of US sanctions. Published 25 Jun, 2025 11:22am
True to life or not, Brad Pitt’s F1 movie draws on decades of racing drama Much of the sport's past is woven into the plot with a hefty slice of Hollywood artistic licence. Published 25 Jun, 2025 11:01am
New York poised for first Muslim mayor as Cuomo concedes to Mamdani Outcome of election will not be final until next week due to New York’s ranked-choice system that allows citizens to pick up to 5 candidates. Published 25 Jun, 2025 10:02am
No official Urdu Nikahnama exists, law ministry moot told The lack of a standardised Urdu version has led to inconsistencies in translation, fuelling a rise in disputes. Published 25 Jun, 2025 09:23am
While there are no winners, the confrontation has broken the myth of Israeli invincibility Many analysts say that regime change in Iran is still on the Israeli-Trumpian agenda. Published 25 Jun, 2025 09:06am
KP & FATA KP BUDGET 2025-26: Budget rushed through PA amid opposition’s boycott Speaker disregards cut motions by members. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:27am
KP & FATA Police take owner of girls’ hostel in Chitral into protective custody Man identified is a resident of Singur village of lower Chitral. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:17am
KP & FATA Kurram to be handed over to army during Muharram Jirga also decides to deploy 10,000 personnel across Kohat division. Published 25 Jun, 2025 08:59am
Editorial: Up to America to rein in Israel if Trump is serious about winding down this conflict The US needs to stop its flow of funds and arms to Israel if it really wants lasting, substantive peace in the Middle East. Published 25 Jun, 2025 08:57am
Islamabad Punjab to spend Rs250bn in three years on Pindi-Lahore fast train project: railways minister Says modern signaling, tracks will be laid to reduce travel time between two cities to two hours. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:28am
Islamabad Three children die after taking poisonous milk in Pindi The deceased were four-year-old Minsha, two-and-a-half-year-old Novail and eight-month-old baby Marisha. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:22am
Islamabad Hospital built in partnership with UK to open soon: British HC It is set to open in 2026 and will feature advanced infrastructure such as smart building management systems. Published 25 Jun, 2025 08:38am
Punjab Another honey-trap gang busted in Lahore; ringleader cop, accomplices held The policeman, who was the gang’s ringleader, has been arrested while other suspects secured bail from the court. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:00am
Punjab ‘Irregularities’ in Lesco affairs persist despite FIA probe “The probe failed to recommend action against some main beneficiaries of the scam,” an official said. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:54am
Punjab Punjab CM orders crackdown on hateful content on social media Maryam Nawaz wants strict implementation of code of conduct throughout the province during Muharram. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:58am
Column Peace Prize for the war maker All self-respecting Pakistanis were embarrassed by the government’s decision. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 09:02am
Sindh Prisoner killed, two wounded in attack inside Khairpur Central Jail Jail sources say five armed attackers, hid themselves near the main gate. Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:03am
Sindh Nadra official, associate in Hyderabad held for selling citizens’ data Both individuals were members of different WhatsApp groups involved in selling Nadra data. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:35am
Sindh HRCP paints a bleak picture of rights situation in Sindh Annual report flags many alarming trends in law and order and civil liberties in Sindh during the course of the last year. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:22am
International Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won’t hold "He said he wasn’t pursuing regime change and all of a sudden, boom, peace," Tehran resident describes Trump's actions. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:39am
International Court blocks Trump’s ban on foreign students at Harvard Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Harvard say the ruling will allow them to continue hosting international students, scholars. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:11am
International US judge allows use of ‘pirated books’ to train AI “Use of the books at issue to train Claude and its precursors was exceedingly transformative and was a fair use,” says judge. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:02am
International Assessment suggests strikes did not destroy Iran’s Nuclear-sites: CNN The American channel reports that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium has not been destroyed as well. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:48am
International Trump sows doubt about defending Europe The alliance hopes to keep the US president bound to the mutual defence vow. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:53am
Sport Brilliant Duckett ton steers England to exhilarating victory over India Hosts reaching a target of 371 against India — the 10th highest successful run chase in Test history. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 12:43pm
Sport Kremlev says Olympics will be just for kids if IBA stays excluded Says more details about the IBA’s future plans would come at a press conference in Istanbul on July 2. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:16am
Sport Asif stands alone in Asian Snooker 6-Red semis as Awaisullah, Sajjad bow out Asif will now face Malaysian cueist Thor Chuan in the last-four clash on Wednesday. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:12am
Sport Pakistan pair reaches Asian Doubles squash semis Pakistan will now face Malaysia in the semi-finals scheduled for Thursday. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 11:08am
Business War with India fails to stop inflows in T-bills The highest inflow of $50 million came from UAE, while Britain received the biggest outflow of $62m. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:26am
Business Dairy industry wants GST cut to 5pc Deputy Managing Director at Friesland Campina says dwindling domestic sales were undermining the viability of exports. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:52am
Business Atlas Honda to launch electric scooter Intends to launch the electric scooters before the end of the current fiscal year, after completing required quality checks. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:45am
Business WB, ADB Loans approved for education, water access and women’s empowerment WB and ADB pledge a combined $544m for transformative projects in Balochistan. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:39am
Business Trade gap with nine states widens to $11.17bn Surge in imports from China, India deepens regional trade imbalance. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:33am
National Consumer confidence up by 9.2pc Index recorded a score of 96.2 in Q4FY25, up from 88.1 in the previous quarter. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 09:25am
Balochistan Power to Makran from Iran restored “Power suspension caused difficulties for people in 50°C temperature”, Qesco spokesman says. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 09:16am
Balochistan Govt employees violently clash with police in Quetta Tear gas, batons used against protesters demanding higher wages. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:09am
Balochistan Balochistan assembly approves Rs81.5bn supplementary budget The demands, moved by the finance minister, were approved without any opposition. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:20am
National PTI taken aback by KP budget passage, Imran’s bail rejection Aleema alleges "minus Imran" has come to pass in the province; Gohar "has no idea" budget okayed. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 09:04am
National Hearing of reserved seats case may be stalled for a month Now, with the filing of the adjournment application, it is unclear whether the constitutional bench will continue the hearing. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 10:19am
Middle East PIA resumes Gulf flights after Iran-Israel ceasefire PAA concludes design phase of its e-Gates project for Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore international airports after a series of stakeholder workshops. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 09:37am
Middle East Israel kills another 46 waiting for aid in Gaza Paramedic says they deal with daily toll of deaths and injuries. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 09:28am
Back Page Malala to invest in women’s sports through new initiative Recess — launched by Yousafzai and her husband — will invest in professional and amateur teams to ensure more women participation in sports. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 09:48am
Back Page Pro-Palestinian student leader recounts 104 days in US custody Khalil says he shared a dorm with over 70 men, had no privacy, lights kept on all the time. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 09:52am
Front Page Opposition slams Trump’s nomination for Nobel Peace Prize PTI’s Ali Muhammad Khan asks whether decision had cabinet nod; demands parliament be briefed on Trump-COAS meeting. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:25am
KP & FATA ‘Midnight passage’ of KP budget exposes rifts within PTI Gandapur says any delay could have led to "governor’s rule". Updated 08 Oct, 2025 05:29pm
Front Page LHC denies post-arrest bail to Imran in eight May 9 cases Prosecution claims PTI founder instructed party leaders, workers to attack military installations. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:45am
Middle East Iran’s ‘calculated response’ helps US declare ‘peace in Middle East’ Qatar emerges as dealmaker, helping broker US contacts with Iranian regime. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:42am
Middle East Premier reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Iran Reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Iran at international platforms, including UNSC and OIC. Updated 25 Jun, 2025 08:33am
