Pakistan rejects India’s ‘new normal’ claim

FO warns Pakistan will have no choice but to respond if India resumes hostilities; Indian defence minister calls strikes a "trailer".

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:56am

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NA passes money bill along with eight others

Citizenship amendment bill deferred, two others introduced; MNA flags delay in ADB-funded bridges on Kalam Road.

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:25am

Another IHC judge defies two-judge order

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq raises serious objections to a stay order in a contempt case initiated by him.

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:33am

Islamabad, Delhi gained nothing but miseries from wars: PM Shehbaz

India asked to sit for talks on Kashmir issue, water distribution, joint fight against terrorism.

Updated 17 May, 2025 08:08am

Analysis: Fragile truce — a pause or a path to peace?

For Pakistan, stability means addressing root causes, not simply freezing the conflict, but the tone from New Delhi remains intentionally severe.

Updated 17 May, 2025 08:18am

SC constitutional bench urged to hear 26th Amendment pleas on priority basis

SIC asks bench to postpone May 19 hearing of reserved seats review petitions.

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:47am

Israeli strikes kill over 100 in besieged Gaza

Attack on Deir al-Balah leaves buildings flattened; Hamas says Gaza "not for sale".

Updated 16 May, 2025 07:40am

Diesel price cut, petrol steady as govt raises freight margin

Govt increases IFEM on petrol and diesel to clear Rs34 billion loss to oil industry.

Updated 16 May, 2025 07:44am

Embarrassment for govt as opposition blocks money bill

In a house of 336, treasury had only 67 members against the required 84.

Updated 16 May, 2025 07:49am

Govt okays five-year tariff reform plan to spur exports

Overhaul aims to cut customs, regulatory duties.

Updated 16 May, 2025 07:59am

Pakistan seeks IAEA probe into nuclear material theft in India

Rejects New Delhi’s call for agency’s oversight of Islamabad’s nuclear arsenal.

Updated 16 May, 2025 07:35am

Pakistan calls for ‘composite dialogue’ with India

Military contacts lead to extension of ceasefire till 18th; US wants both nations to uphold truce.

Updated 16 May, 2025 07:33am

Pakistan invites India for ‘comprehensive dialogue’ on Kashmir

PM Shehbaz asserts Islamabad ready for both war and peace; shares concerns with UN chief about inflammatory remarks by Delhi.

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:58am

IMF expects Rs20tr revenue, stricter spending

Policy-level budget talks set to begin on Monday; GDP growth projected at 3.6pc, inflation at 7.7pc.

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:59am

JCP meeting to pick high court CJs postponed, again

Meeting expected to finalise nominations for permanent appointments to all high courts barring LHC.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:06am

Grenade attack on PPP rally in Quetta leaves two dead

Ali Madad Jattak and Obaid Gorgag leading the rally rema­in unhurt; 10 others injured.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:15am

Heatwave to grip most parts of country from today

Season’s first heatwave set to push temperatures 4-7°C above normal; westerly system to hit north on May 19.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:01am

40 civilians, 11 personnel martyred in Indian strikes

ISPR warns any attempt to challenge Pakistan’s sovereignty shall be met with a ‘decisive response’

Published 14 May, 2025 06:22am

Pakistan honours ceasefire despite ‘provocations’

Islamabad rejects inflammatory rhetoric by Modi, says remarks "dangerous escalation" rooted in misinformation.

Updated 14 May, 2025 08:45am

Tit-for-tat expulsions over ‘espionage’

Both countries expel officials from each other’s high commissions, marking sharp deterioration in already fraught relations.

Updated 14 May, 2025 07:39am

Nuclear war ‘wasn’t an option’: Dar

FM says Pakistan’s “counter-escalation” brought world powers into the picture.

Updated 14 May, 2025 07:47am

Revised schedule unveiled as PSL 2025 resumes on Saturday

Peshawar will face Karachi on May 17 at Rawalpindi, followed by table toppers Quetta taking on Multan on the 18th.

Updated 14 May, 2025 11:27am

Govt to digitally track fuel supply, curb smuggling

New law proposes real-time monitoring of stocks; imposes up to Rs100m fine on sale of smuggled petrol.

Updated 14 May, 2025 09:47am

PSX bounces back with record over 9pc rally

KARACHI: The surprising ceasefire turned a new page in Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) trading history on Monday as...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:33am

Trump says US stopped Pak-India ‘nuclear war’

Offers trade boost if both nations continue to engage in dialogue; Modi warns New Delhi will not tolerate "nuclear blackmail".

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:35am

Move to ease troop buildup along border

COAS Munir calls conflict "defining chapter in the country’s military history" as ISPR rejects reports of ceasefire breach.

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:30am

US president’s intervention for ceasefire angers Modi loyalists

Indian foreign secre­tary locks public account after bring subjected to trolling.

Updated 13 May, 2025 09:04am

PSL resumption hinges on foreign players’ return

PCB to make a decision after franchises’ report; organisers plan remaining eight matches from May 17 to 25.

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:31am

Deterrence re-established, say armed forces

ISPR DG says 26 Indian sites struck; Indian military dodges question about loss of fighter jets.

Updated 12 May, 2025 07:54am

AJK villagers torn between fear and hope

Emergency declared in LoC districts; educational institutions across AJK to remain closed; thousands evacuated from LoC need humanitarian assistance.

Updated 12 May, 2025 08:01am

Kashmir takes centre stage as fragile ceasefire holds

Trump offers to work with Pakistan, India to find solution to Kashmir dispute; Pakistan welcomes US offer.

Updated 12 May, 2025 08:03am

Flight delays, cancellations persist despite airspace reopening

Disruptions at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta airports, among others, as 2 major Gulf carriers yet to resume operations.

Updated 12 May, 2025 08:04am

In a first, Polish cyclist to complete Karachi-K2 camp trek

GILGIT: A Polish citizen resumed his journey on Sunday to become the first person in the world to have cycled all ...

Published 12 May, 2025 06:45am

Pakistan dictates the pause

Any enduring resolution demands good faith and addressing root causes, including Kashmir.

Updated 11 May, 2025 10:24am

Govt urged to seek US intervention over Indus treaty

Former Wapda member says it's "right time to raise this issue".

Updated 11 May, 2025 08:55am