The rush to return after ‘Friendship ended’

Emotions run high during "beating the retreat" ceremony; glut witnessed at border ahead of May 1 deadline for expiry of visas.

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 09:37am

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Security forces foil infiltration attempt from Afghanistan

• ‘Highest-ever’ single-incident losses inflicted on outlawed TTP and its affiliates, says ISPR • All 54 terrorists ‘trapped and

Published 28 Apr, 2025 06:30am

Govt ends double-dipping for rehired retired employees

Retired public servants re-employed must choose either pension or salary.

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 08:00am

14 months after polls, two-thirds of election disputes still undecided

Independent candidates supported by PTI make the largest group of petitioners.

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 07:53am

Canal protests continue to hinder movement of goods

Transporters say thousands of trucks are now stranded; cargo being spoilt with each passing day.

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 07:57am

China watching South Asia situation closely, FM Wang tells Dar

UK's Lammy urges de-escalation; PM thanks Iran president for offer to intercede; no official word on Nawaz-Shehbaz huddle.

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 08:07am

Pakistan offers to join ‘neutral’ probe into attack

UN chief Antonio Guterres paying “very close attention” to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Updated 27 Apr, 2025 08:59am

Deadly blast rocks Iranian port; 14 killed, over 500 injured

Port says explosion probably resulted from a fire that broke out at the hazmat and chemical materials storage depot.

Updated 27 Apr, 2025 07:51am

Leghari terms Indus treaty suspension ‘childish, illegal’

Says treaty could only be revoked through mutual consent between Pakistan and India and could not be unilaterally suspended.

Updated 27 Apr, 2025 07:56am

Security forces kill 15 terrorists in KP operations

Two soldiers martyred in N. Waziristan

Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:24am

Shooter given life term for attack on Imran Khan

GUJRAT: An anti-terrorism court of Gujran­wala awarded two life imp­risonments and anot­her 95-year jail term to...

Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:24am

Pakistan looking to address US trade imbalance

Aurangzeb requests China to boost yuan swap line.

Updated 27 Apr, 2025 07:59am

Friends offer to help calm South Asian tempers

Saudi, Iranian FMs hold calls with their Pakistani, Indian counterparts, urge de-escalation; UN chief voices calls for "restraint"; troops exchange fire across LoC.

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 08:03am

Two suspects’ homes demolished

Indian authorities have issued sketches of 3 men, but they are actually hunting for 2 local suspects.

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 07:38am

Pretence yes, war no, Indian analysts say

Former Indian army officer Pravin Sawhney notes there are too many troops committed on the China border.

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 07:01am

PM Shehbaz seeks Saudi help amid crisis over private Haj quota

Reprimands officials from Ministry of Religious Affairs for alleged negligence that jeopardised departure of 67,000 potential Pakistani pilgrims.

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 01:38pm

Four FC men martyred in IED blast near Quetta

QUETTA: Four personnel of Frontier Corps were martyred and three others sustained injuries in an exp­losion in the...

Published 26 Apr, 2025 05:20am

Wary of assurance, canal protesters refuse to end sit-in

No official word after lawyers’ rep meets Bilawal to negotiate end to strike; Sindh CM implores protesters to "end public disruptions".

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 07:28am

Prolonged heatwave hits country today

Isolated rains forecast in first week of May.

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 08:59am

Canals project ‘placed on back burner’ until consensus

PM summons CCI meeting on May 2; Bilawal puts rumours of split with PML-N to rest.

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 07:47am

Assault on rivers will be ‘act of war’

National Security Committee vows to answer Indian provocations with full force.

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 08:18am

Fresh bids sought for second push to sell PIA

Govt offers 51 to 100pc share capital, with management control.

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 07:58am

Movement of criminals, high-risk individuals to be monitored

Punjab Home Dept decides to place tracking devices on those listed in Fourth Schedule

Published 25 Apr, 2025 06:43am

Tariff cuts planned for power plants under hybrid model

Govt expects to save Rs1.57tr by revising terms for four state-owned power plants.

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 07:49am

Sindh protests take a toll on national supply chain

Fertiliser makers sound alarm; ministry warns against possible fallout if urea doesn’t reach farmers during peak Kharif season.

Published 24 Apr, 2025 07:44am

Landslides continue in GB even as rains subside

Rockfalls wreak havoc in Diamer, Hunza, Astore.

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:51am

Two Levies men guarding polio team martyred in Mastung

QUETTA: Two Levies personnel escorting a polio vaccination team were martyred on Wedn­esday when unidentified...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 08:20am

Pakistan mulls response after India points the finger without proof

National Security Committee to meet today after New Delhi announces suspension of Indus treaty, shuts border, halts visas, expels defence attaches.

Updated 24 Apr, 2025 10:42am

SC rejects Punjab govt’s plea seeking Imran’s remand

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wedn­esday disposed of Punjab Prosecution Department’s appeals seeking physical...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 08:20am

World Bank trims Pakistan’s economic growth forecast to 2.7pc

Notes economy showing signs of stability amid constraints, warns slow growth will make it difficult to create jobs, reduce poverty.

Updated 24 Apr, 2025 08:44am

Pakistan’s minerals could help fix trade imbalance with US: Aurangzeb

Minister highlights FBR reforms, privatisation in talks with IMF, global creditors; briefs US official on economic recovery.

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:59am

Punjab says canals project ‘still taking shape’

Azma Bokhari claims initiative aims to benefit farmers, promote agricultural development.

Published 24 Apr, 2025 08:00am

Two dozen dead as tourists targeted in held Kashmir

Gunmen target visitors to Pahalgam meadow; hitherto unknown group claims responsibility; Trump says Delhi has their full support.

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 09:37am

PPP feels ‘reassured’ after PM’s aide offers talks on canals

CCI meeting not summoned despite requests; Rana Sanaullah woos Sindh nationalist leaders, JUI-F for dialogue.

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:48am

Govt proposes multiparty consultation on new canals

PTI, PPP present competing resolutions during fiery Senate session; PPP reiterates demands for immediate CCI meeting.

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:46am