No decision yet on ‘long march’ over seminary bill delay: Fazl

JUI-F chief slams coalition govt for its delaying tactics; says govt failed to ensure security in KP.

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 07:58am

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PM Shehbaz reiterates resolve to eliminate terrorism

Hails navy’s role in national security, development; underscores critical link between economic prosperity and blue economy.

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 08:13am

Scheduling constitutional cases ‘not my domain’: CJP

Justice Mansoor Shah’s call for full court ignored; CJP Afridi says committee will fix challenges to 26th Amendment.

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 07:47am

Cold wave likely to grip country from tomorrow

To affect most parts of Pakistan from Dec 8 to 14, with snowfall expected in Murree.

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 08:07am

Proposal to dissolve CPEC authority under consideration, Senate panel told

Authority is currently dysfunctional; PM wants the matter placed before rightsizing committee.

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 10:00am

Bushra Bibi laments being left alone at D-Chowk

Aleema disputes "death toll" given by Barrister Gohar.

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 12:15pm

Shah Mahmood Qureshi calls on govt to lay groundwork for PTI talks

Warns banning PTI would be a "historic blunder"; Barrister Saif lambastes KP governor for organising MPC.

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 01:37pm

Imran, other PTI leaders indicted over GHQ attack

Omar Ayub, Raja Basharat arrested; warrants issued for Bushra in Toshakhana case; 146 PTI supporters sent on 5-day remand.

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:09am

PML-N, PPP set to initiate dialogue to settle disputes

Dar meets Bilawal to address concerns; committees set to meet soon to sort out issues.

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:53am

Multi-party moot seeks measures to tackle KP’s crises

Political and technical committee to be formed to safeguard province's interests; ruling PTI skips moot.

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:11am

Minister Shaza Fatima confirms cybercrime law changes ‘to curb fake news’

PTA chief denies internet being slowed down under "official policy".

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 07:44am

Army wants action against those behind ‘disinfo’ on protesters’ deaths

Commanders warn against use of violence for vested gains; ISPR says "external players" backing propaganda campaign.

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 07:55am

PM Shehbaz winds up ‘fruitful’ tour of Saudi Arabia

Attaullah Tarar says visit will contribute to country’s progress.

Updated 05 Dec, 2024 09:16am

Amnesty declares Israeli actions in Gaza ‘genocide’

Landmark report says speed and extent of damage to infrastructure totally without precedent in the 21st century.

Updated 05 Dec, 2024 11:01am

IHC blames both govt, PTI for violating its orders

Deputy PM reassures diplomatic corps of foolproof security, says Red Zone is "protest-free territory"; PTI accuses Dar of spreading "misinformation".

Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:26am

Bilawal rushes to meet Fazl after warnings on seminary bill delay

JUI-F claims receiving assurances that president will sign madressah registration bill.

Updated 05 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Jirga reaches Kurram, medicines supplied through copter

Jirga members to now go to Parachinar to meet the other side as armed clashes leave 133 people dead.

Updated 05 Dec, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan in talks with Qatar to postpone 10 LNG cargoes

Declining electricity consumption due to sluggish economic activity blamed for delay; minister denies reports on discounted Russian oil deal.

Updated 05 Dec, 2024 08:13am

High drama in Seoul ends with withdrawal of martial law

South Korea’s National Assembly votes to declare move illegal hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed military rule.

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 10:14am

PM Shehbaz meets MBS, Macron on sidelines of global water summit

Premier, Saudi prince agree on need to bring qualitative change in investment ties; PM discusses climate adaptation with French president.

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:17am

Govt moves to curb social media use by terror outfits

NAP body told over "200 terrorists" killed in around 8,000 operations in Jan-Oct; ministry to enlist PTA to ensure terrorists can’t use online tools for nefarious purposes.

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 07:48am

Parliament holds key to missing persons issue: SC

Another 350 went missing after govt assurance to SC, says amicus Faisal Siddiqui; SC judge hints at taking up 26th Amendment "in due course".

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 08:18am

AJK SC suspends controversial protest ordinance

Joint Awami Action Committee member welcomes verdict but says state-wide strike to proceed unless Pea­ceful Assembly Ordinance repealed.

Updated 05 Dec, 2024 02:26pm

IT industry ‘loses $1m’ due to one hour of net outage

P@sha chairman says companies moving abroad due to unreliable connectivity, suggests alternative plan to streamline VPN use.

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 08:00am

New task force to probe fake news of PTI casualties

National Prevention of Violent Extremism Policy accorded approval.

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:03am

Changes to cybercrime law to tighten noose on social media

Sharing "fake news" to be unbailable offence, punishable by 5 years in jail; draft amendment proposes DRPA to hold social media firms to account.

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 08:59am

Three more polio cases take tally to 59

One case each detected in Dera Ismail Khan, Karachi and Kashmore.

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:04am

Kurram schools open as peace returns after jirga-brokered ceasefire

Cellular services resume after 11 days, main road connecting Parachinar with rest of Kurram still closed; jirga to start talks for lasting solution.

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:09am

PTI claims dozen supporters killed in govt crackdown

Leaders meet Imran for first time after "final call" protest; Barrister Gohar says issue of casualties to be placed before parliament.

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:45am

PPP favours talks with all parties on critical issues

"Rabta committee" directed to reach out to all parties in parliament to ascertain on what issues political consensus can be achieved.

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:17am

Sixteen terrorists killed in action across three provinces

Two security personnel, as many cops martyred; Baka Khel operation leaves 5 suspects dead; 3 killed in Khyber; 4 gunned down in Sherani, 4 in Mianwali.

Updated 02 Dec, 2024 11:12am

No PTI protester killed by security personnel: Tarar

Minister claims Murad Saeed masterminded Nov 24 march; KP spox dismisses Centre’s allegations as "ridiculous", "non-serious".

Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:30am

Govt unmoved as slow internet frustrates all

IT minister says VPNs "won’t be banned"; media reports suggest body formed to probe online "propaganda" about PTI protest.

Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:09am

Online monitoring tools negate govt claims of ‘uninterrupted internet’

IODA reports disruption in internet based on its examination of traffic to Google services.

Updated 02 Dec, 2024 08:29am

Ceasefire brings fragile calm to Kurram

Despite ceasefire, armed men from both groups remain in their trenches.

Updated 02 Dec, 2024 08:13am