Imran ‘hoisted with own petard’ in corruption case

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Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:32am

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Kurram convoy toll rises as four drivers found dead

Five drivers still missing; protesters in vow not to allow convoys to proceed to Parachinar until compensated for losses.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:08pm

Pakistan’s first indigenous observation satellite launched

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) successfully launched the...

Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:29am

PTI vows to challenge ruling as govt hails ‘just deserts’

Law minister says Hussain Nawaz was among those named in case but was later cleared; Asif claims university doesn't exist.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:42pm

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth estimate to 3pc

Latest World Economic Outlook keeps economic growth forecast for next fiscal year unchanged at 4pc.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:21am

Team being sent to Morocco for boat tragedy probe

FIA registers 3 cases, with one complainant saying her relatives were promised to be sent by air to Spain.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 07:56am

Economic Coordination Committee backs power tariff re-basing in winter rather than summer

Nepra chief terms power division’s proposal impractical, seeks time for implementation.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:19am

Atlantic boat tragedy claims lives of dozens of Pakistanis

FO says vessel capsized; families of victims claim their loved ones were "tortured".

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 10:23am

US confident Gaza ceasefire will take effect, despite disputes

Israel continues killing spree, 80 killed in strikes on Palestinian areas.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:25am

PTI changes stance on meeting with military leadership

Leaders "confirm" Gohar met Gen Munir alongside KP CM; military sources dispute party’s version of events.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:22am

Soldier martyred as aid convoy attacked in Kurram again

Sources say that 15 trucks which were looted returned to Thall, while only 1 vehicle still loaded with goods managed to reach safety.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:58am

SC asks for data on civilians tried by military courts

Justice Afghan points to "apparent lacuna" in Army Act over definition of "any person".

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:51am

After third round of talks, PTI & govt still poles apart

• PTI formally lays demands before govt; seeks judicial commissions, acquittal of ‘political prisoners’ • Govt team will ‘take its

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:17am

Paid in blood: Gaza ceasefire announced

Israeli govt expected to ratify deal today; Egypt announces plans to re-open Rafah.

Updated 16 Jan, 2025 10:04am

Govt promises cheapest electricity in the region

Slashes EV charging tariffs by over Rs30 per unit to promote clean energy; expects electric vehicles to help cut oil bill by $6bn.

Updated 16 Jan, 2025 07:37am

Petrol, diesel prices rise once again

ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.67 and...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:00am

Four terrorists killed in N. Waziristan, says ISPR

PESHAWAR: Four terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Spinwam area of North...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:00am

Military, FO rebuke ‘fallacious’ utterances from Indian officials

Islamabad reacts sharply to defence minister, army chief’s provocations, tells New Delhi to check its own role in terrorism abroad.

Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:06am

‘Anomaly’ about trials under army act baffles SC judge

Justice Mandokhail wonders terrorists involved in violence against army men not liable to face military justice.

Updated 16 Jan, 2025 07:53am

Analysis: Speed bumps on the info superhighway

With several legal and technical measures in the pipeline, this year may see Pakistani cyberspace being shaped in a way that conforms to the state’s idea of equilibrium, one where dissent and development are sacrificed at the altar of national security.

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 10:52am

PTI senators take issue with ‘contempt of parliament’

Law minister rules out blanket amnesty for PTI prisoners; Dar says efforts underway to resume UK flights.

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 10:00am

SC asks if any armymen were held accountable for May 9 breaches

Govt lawyer says no serving military officers charged over damage to installations, claims institution "showed restraint".

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 07:36am

8 terrorists gunned down in two KP districts, says ISPR

PESHAWAR: Eight terrorists were killed in two separate engagements in Tank and Khyber districts of Khyber...

Published 15 Jan, 2025 06:03am

Jacobabad’s 5th polio case takes tally to 71

ISLAMABAD: The Nat­io­nal Institute of Health (NIH) has said it has detected the polio virus type 1 (WPV1) in a...

Published 15 Jan, 2025 06:03am

Little 5G fanfare as industry, users await next-gen network

PTA confident that by April 2025, rollout of 5G services in Pakistan will be complete.

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 06:40pm

Politicos stress need for security talks with Kabul

COAS meets party leaders, representatives in Peshawar; no major op in KP but IBOs will continue, military tells political leadership.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:24am

FO condemns ‘Islamophobic’ narratives targeting UK Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: Pakis­tan’s Foreign Office on Mo­n­day condemned “racist and Islamophobic” narratives in the...

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:14am

Talks to resume on Thursday

ISLAMABAD: A third round of the talks between the government and the PTI will commence at Parliament House on Jan...

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:14am

Tempers flare during year’s first sitting of parliament

PTI MNAs interrupt Question Hour, try to derail proceedings with protest over Nov 26 events; Khawaja Asif says attitude not conducive to talks.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:34am

27 terrorists killed in Kachhi area shoot-out, says ISPR

QUETTA: Security for­ces have killed 27 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in the Kac­hhi area of...

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:14am

No closure yet in £190 million case against Imran

Decision postponed for third time due to absence of accused, lawyers

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:14am

Two killed in fresh mishap in Harnai; 11 bodies recovered from Sanjdi mine

Six other trapped workers rescued in Khost area of Harnai district.

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 07:36am

Don’t validate Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’: Malala

Nobel laureate censures Israel for "decimating" Gaza’s education system; Islamabad Declaration recognises girls’ education as religious obligation.

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 07:52am

Huddle with Imran paves way for next round of talks

• PTI to submit written demands today, asks govt to ‘show progress’ in third sitting • Irfan Siddiqui says govt eager for

Published 13 Jan, 2025 06:18am

Nine terrorists killed in North Waziristan shoot-outs

Militants focusing their activities in KP’s southern districts, security briefing told.

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 07:26am