SBP’s foreign exchange reserves climb to $14.51bn Says it reflects a noticeable improvement in the country’s current account balance and realisation of planned inflows during the year. Published 02 Jul, 2025 11:24pm
Air chief meets senior military, political leadership in landmark US visit PAF DGPR says US visit is the “first by a serving PAF air chief in over a decade” and marks a "strategic milestone" in bilateral defence cooperation. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:30pm
Pakistan defeat Indonesia 2-0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier clash Nadia Khan opens scoring in eighth minute; Suha Hirani doubles lead with successful penalty. Published 02 Jul, 2025 10:17pm
Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records Italy, France and Germany warn of risk of heavy storms due to excessive warming in unstable atmospheres. Published 02 Jul, 2025 09:49pm
Ukraine left scrambling after US says halting some arms shipments US Mission official in Kyiv summoned; Kremlin revels, saying reduced weapons deliveries to Kyiv would help end war. Published 02 Jul, 2025 08:30pm
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs convicted on prostitution counts by US jury, cleared of more serious charges Combs faces a maximum 10-year prison sentence on each of the two prostitution counts. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 09:42pm
KP & FATA PTI presents ‘message of unity’, warns against toppling KP govt KP chief minister challenges political actors, institutions to "topple" PTI's provincial administration. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 08:22pm
PM Shehbaz to attend 17th ECO summit in Azerbaijan on July 3 Will hold bilateral meetings with ECO leaders on the sidelines of the summit. Updated 03 Jul, 2025 07:00pm
Punjab Lesco security guard suspended, arrested in Sheikhupura for misbehaving with elderly woman Power Division seeks inquiry report; police confirms FIR registered. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 07:20pm
Flash floods, heavy rain kill 64 in a week: NDMA National meteorological service warns that risk of heavy rain and possible flash floods will remain high until at least Saturday. Published 02 Jul, 2025 06:15pm
The internet is spiralling over the mess that was Squid Game season 3 From chaos on X to CGI babies, the reactions are anything but neutral. Published 02 Jul, 2025 06:12pm
Ruling coalition given two-thirds majority as ECP distributes reserved seats PML-N gets 13 more NA seats, PPP four more to take government side to 235 seats. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 08:56pm
Middle East Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog State media say legislation has cleared final hurdle and is in effect. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 05:22pm
After Prada ‘sandal scandal’, Indian brands tap heritage pride to boost sales Sales have surged for the Kolhapuri sandals that garnered global attention after Prada showcased similar designs in Milan. Published 02 Jul, 2025 04:09pm
PSX scales 130,000 barrier as market climbs by 2,100 points Analysts note easing inflation, signs of macroeconomic stability as reasons for rise. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 04:37pm
South Asia Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-leader Hasina sentenced to six months Chief prosecutor says she will serve her sentence the day she arrives in Bangladesh or surrenders to the court. Published 02 Jul, 2025 03:28pm
Middle East Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit Civil defence agency says 14 killed as expanded Israel's expanded military operations continue. Published 02 Jul, 2025 03:21pm
India quietly lifts social media ban on select Pakistani celebrity accounts to the dismay of some No official statement has been issued yet as Indian users report being allowed to access Pakistani entertainment accounts. Published 02 Jul, 2025 02:44pm
China’s Alibaba launches e-commerce subsidies of $7bn in consumption boost President Xi urges efforts to “advance the building of a unified national market". Published 02 Jul, 2025 02:24pm
Pakistan and India likely to clash on Sept 7 in Asia Cup 2025: report UAE set to host the tournament in September, Indian media says. Published 02 Jul, 2025 02:10pm
Missing persons commission logs 125 new cases in first half of 2025 According to its report, bodies of 293 missing persons have been recovered since the commission was formed in 2011. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 02:39pm
South Asia Quad ministers condemn Pahalgam attack without naming Pakistan US, India, Japan and Australia call on UN members to cooperate in delivering justice to perpetrators, financiers of April 22 incident. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 01:47pm
South Asia Join Pakistan’s anti-terror efforts, Bilawal repeats offer to India Former foreign minister emphasises need for resolving Kashmir dispute and ending weaponisation of water. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 06:35pm
UPenn bans transgender athletes following swimming furore Move comes after probe into varsity allowing Lia Thomas to compete in women’s competitions in 2021-2022. Published 02 Jul, 2025 12:29pm
Dalai Lama says he will be reincarnated, Trust will identify successor China says that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must be approved by Beijing. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 02:33pm
A tamed judiciary makes it much easier for present dispensation to further curb democratic rights There is reportedly a move to give the military leadership a constitutional political role. Published 02 Jul, 2025 11:48am
Methane-tracking satellite backed by Bezos lost in space Satellite has recently stopped responding to its Earth-bound controllers. Published 02 Jul, 2025 11:40am
K-pop supergroup BTS promises a new album and a world tour next year The album will mark the band's first full-length record since 2020, BTS leader RM said. Published 02 Jul, 2025 11:34am
Editorial: The delay in reconstituting ECP’s membership has put the institution under spotlight Abandoning the formula of a neutral, mutually acceptable CEC would be a serious blow to Pakistan’s democratic progress. Published 02 Jul, 2025 11:31am
Column Making a misogynist This culture, where abuse is normalised, is metastasising. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:40am
KP & FATA PHC moved for inquiry into Swat flood deaths Petitioner seeks orders for commission-based inquiry to determine failure of disaster response system during floods of June 27. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:06pm
KP & FATA KP protests exclusion of its two projects from Centre’s energy expansion plan Complaints in the letter that criteria for ‘committed projects in draft IGCEP unilaterally altered’. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:13pm
KP & FATA KPRA exceeds revenue target by Rs4.5bn Authority has shown a growth of 37pc in the fiscal year 2024-25 as compared to the collection of the last fiscal year. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:02pm
Islamabad NA body wants all foreign boards under education ministry, IBCC NA Standing Committee on Federal Education discusses issue of recent O/A Level exam leak; CIE official says affected students to be given compensated grade. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:44am
Islamabad Naqvi wants first phase of Islamabad Model Jail ready by year end Interior minister says first phase of jail will accommodate 1,500 prisoners, process of appointing necessary staff should also be started. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:39am
Punjab LHC asks military to settle 40-year-old land dispute through mediation Dispute is over 250 kanals of land aquired by the army in early 1980s for defence purposes, land's status later changed to commercial. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:59am
Punjab Embezzlement of over Rs1bn detected in Lahore’s district health authority Auditor general exposes massive financial irregularities in scrutiny of 2022-24, raising questions about transparency. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:47pm
Punjab Govt takes ‘U-turn’ on naming cardiac facility in Lahore after Maryam Strong social media backlash has forced Punjab government to reverse the decision. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:59am
Punjab Punjab PDMA orders steps to avert flash-flood casualties Section 144 has been imposed by DG PDMA; complete ban on swimming in rivers, canals, rainwater drains during the monsoon season. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:42am
Sindh Two CIA men suspended in Sindh after celebratory firing causes panic among people Officials were rejoicing grant of bail to their in-charge in custodial torture case. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:31am
Sindh Respite for Karachiites as water supply resumes gradually The outage resulted in a significant shortfall of over 360m gallons of water during the past four days. Published 02 Jul, 2025 05:56am
Sindh Number plates with Ajrak design: don’t be slapped with fine, apply online People seeking to avail any service related to their vehicle must first clear their tax dues, says official. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:47am
International Shock study: mild electric stimulation boosts math ability Study offers fresh insight into the brain mechanisms behind mathematical ability. Published 02 Jul, 2025 05:56am
International G7 calls for resumption of talks for deal on Iran’s N-plan Urge “all parties to avoid actions that could further destabilise the region". Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:00pm
International Mamdani secures nomination for New York City mayor’s election As the Democratic nominee, Mamdani will face current mayor Eric Adams in the general election. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:08pm
International World will have to learn to live with heatwaves: UN In future, people could expect heatwaves to occur more often and be more intense because of human-induced climate change, says WMO spokesperson. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:04pm
International Dubai aims to beat traffic with 2026 air taxi liftoff A journey from Dubai’s main airport DXB to Palm Jumeirah aboard the Joby Aerial Taxi will take roughly twelve minutes. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:17pm
South Asia New Delhi bans fuel for old cars in anti-pollution bid The city is regularly ranked one of the most polluted capitals globally with acrid smog blanketing its skyline every winter. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:33pm
Sport Sinner cruises as Pegula, Zheng fall at Wimbledon “First round matches are never easy, so I’m very happy about today. Obviously, for Italian tennis, a bit unfortunate,” Jannik Sinner tells reporters. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:39pm
Sport Pakistan players make strong starts in Asian junior squash The national contingent produces dominant performances across various age categories. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:45pm
Sport Brazilian who stole Neymar-signed ball gets 17 years prison Supreme Court convicts Nelson Ribeiro Fonseca Junior, 34, over the robbery of the ball. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:43pm
Business Tribunal dismisses Strepsils appeal Competition Appellate Tribunal has dismissed an appeal filed by Reckitt Benckiser in the Strepsils case due to non-prosecution. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:43am
Balochistan Govt unveils plan to expand Gwadar Port operations To launch ferry service connecting Pakistan with GCC countries. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:21am
Business Collection of sales tax via PoS machines surges 40pc Reaches Rs414 billion compared to Rs295bn in the previous year. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:39am
Business Exports suffer third straight contraction in June Trade deficit widens to $26.27bn in FY25. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:34am
Business Port Qasim halves export cargo charges The move is aimed at facilitating exporters and enhancing the port’s competitiveness. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:32am
Business Karachi leads tax collection with record 29pc growth LTO and SRB report historic highs in income tax and GST on services in FY25. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:25am
Business Private sector borrowing hits Rs710bn in FY25 Easing interest rates in final quarter drive highest borrowing in three years. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:29am
Balochistan Student found shot dead in Panjgur Police say Zeeshan Baloch had disappeared the other day from a football ground; father of deceased had been missing for past 12 years. Published 02 Jul, 2025 05:55am
Balochistan Bolan Medical Complex solarised Project is expected to save Rs70 million and reduce carbon emissions by 468 tonnes each year. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:19pm
Balochistan Balochistan govt disburses Rs50bn on first day of FY26 Release of development funds for execution of public sector development projects on very first day of financial year is rare. Published 02 Jul, 2025 05:55am
KP & FATA Officials vow to revive jirga system in KP tribal areas Jirga system will be aligned with constitutional and judicial framework so that it can operate effectively within the law. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:07pm
KP & FATA New polio case from KP takes tally to 14 A 19-month-old boy from District North Waziristan has been confirmed as the eighth polio case from KP this year. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:00pm
National Incarcerated PTI leaders suggest talks with PML-N govt Move hints at dissent among party ranks with Imran Khan’s "inflexible stance". Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:21pm
South Asia Jaishankar again disputes Trump’s ‘South Asia’ ceasefire claim Tells Newsweek he was "in the room" when Vance spoke to Modi, claims trade was never discussed. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:55pm
Middle East US still hoping for Gaza ceasefire ‘sometime next week’ Israeli strikes across Gaza claim 112 lives in 24 hours; Hamas says US pressure essential as Israeli officials to hold ceasefire talks in Washington. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:32am
Back Page Fuel levy-funded N-25 project to be launched on Aug 14 Revised plan for expressway from Karachi-Chaman will be submitted today. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:37am
Front Page ECP fails to reach decision on reserved seats Official says meeting remained "inconclusive" as law wing was "unprepared". Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:03am
Front Page Don’t be a bystander, Pakistan tells UNSC Says Gaza aid mechanism endangers civilians, labels it "death trap"; links counterterrorism to resolving root causes of conflicts. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:24am
Front Page Inflation slumps to 9-year low at 4.49pc SBP revises its inflation target for FY25 to a range of 5-7pc, down from govt's initial projection of 12pc. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:43am
Front Page Tariff cut of Rs1.14 fails to satisfy businessmen Govt works out power tariff to be Rs31.59/unit compared to Rs32.73/unit last year. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:42am
Front Page Justice Dogar formally picked to head capital court Receives nine votes from 16-member JCP; set to take oath in a couple of days. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 11:27am
