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Israel continues airstrikes on Lebanon as ceasefire violations mount

UK sending warship to Middle East ahead of Hormuz mission; Lebanese president discusses current situation in region with UAE counterpart.

2026-05-09T23:20:18+05:00

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war

Mideast war taking a toll on Pakistan’s ‘wedding economy’

Region could witness new political alignment after US-Iran war, says Iranian envoy

11:20pm

Global oil stocks plunge by nearly 270 million barrels amid US-Israel war
10:30pm

WATCH: Hezbollah drone strikes Israeli tank crew
10:12pm

‘No justification’: EU crisis chief condemns Israeli attacks on hospitals and journalists
9:45pm

Israeli strikes hit multiple areas in south Lebanon
9:30pm

Iran senior lawmaker warns Bahrain of ‘severe consequences’ over US resolution
9:10pm

Kuwait expresses solidarity with Bahrain following discovery of group reportedly linked to IRGC
9:00pm

Centcom says 58 commercial vessels redirected by US naval blockade
8:26pm

Fuel delay holds back S.African sub-Antarctic relief mission
7:40pm

Erdogan says Turkiye opposes wider regional spread of US-Iran conflict
7:25pm

WATCH: MarineTraffic shows no commercial vessels traversed Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours

'Etched in history': PM Shehbaz says Pakistan cannot be 'intimidated or subdued' as nation marks Marka-i-Haq anniversary

India was administered a “heavy dose of reality serum” to dispel its illusion of invincibility, the premier says.

Updated 09 May, 2026 10:07pm

Marka-i-Haq a 'defining landmark in the nation’s journey': ISPR

ISPR says conflict reflected "national resolve, military excellence, and strategic maturity".

Published 09 May, 2026 10:23pm

Suicide attack targets police post in KP's Bannu, casualties feared

Bannu police personnel are “responding with bravery, courage and professional skill”; search operation underway.

Published 09 May, 2026 11:09pm

Pakistan expands US lobbying push with focus on defence, critical minerals and policy influence

The latest engagement comes as Islamabad's lobbying strategy in the US capital has evolved into a more layered and diversified structure in recent years.

Published 09 May, 2026 11:46pm

GHQ to host ceremony marking one year since Marka-i-Haq victory on Sunday

Police issue traffic advisory; Islamabad DC says traffic diversions will remain in place from 6pm to midnight on Sunday on various routes.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:06pm

Sindh govt issues Aurat March NOC with conditions for participants' clothing, slogans

Speeches “against the ‘ideology of Pakistan’ or policies of the state” prohibited; Aurat March Karachi refutes accepting conditions.

Updated 09 May, 2026 06:18pm

PTI demands judicial commission to identify, punish culprits behind May 9 riots

Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram also demanded the release of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi and other party workers from prison.

Published 09 May, 2026 10:05pm

Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test

Opener Azan Awais hits an unbeaten 85, Abdullah Fazal 37 not out as Pakistan reaches 179-1 at stumps on the second day.

Published 09 May, 2026 07:11pm

European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives to oversee disembarkation, says "no additional people on board showing symptoms of hantavirus".

Updated 09 May, 2026 05:57pm

Pakistan’s Horticulture Crisis & Untapped Potential

Pakistan’s Climate Finance Crisis Explained

Is Pakistan Falling Behind on AI Governance?

How Climate Change Is Forcing Rural Migration in Pakistan

PSL 2026 Final Breakdown: Peshawar Zalmi Crowned Champions

How Iran Disrupted the World’s Oil

Islamic Banking Boom in Pakistan

Local News

Punjab to review duplication of laws resulting in overlapping jurisdictions

LHC partially allows plea against violation of disability quota

Canal breach damages two dozen villages in Pakpattan

LHC declares woman a lumberdar, removes male appointee

PDMA warns of above-normal temperatures till July

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Master Group of Industries: Driving Pakistan's future through carbon negative innovation

By embracing clean energy solutions, the group continues to contribute toward lowering dependence on conventional energy sources and encouraging a more sustainable industrial ecosystem.

Climate uncertainty reshapes life in Pakistan as tree planting efforts shift towards survival

“The real work begins after the applause fades, in the quiet, daily acts of care that no camera records.”

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This collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening the country’s digital backbone and locally hosted cloud services for enterprises and public sector organisations.

Local News

Punjab to review duplication of laws resulting in overlapping jurisdictions

LHC partially allows plea against violation of disability quota

Canal breach damages two dozen villages in Pakpattan

LHC declares woman a lumberdar, removes male appointee

PDMA warns of above-normal temperatures till July

India loses information war to country that wasn't technically allowed online

Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs15

The new prices will be effective from May 9, Petroleum Division says.

Pakistan , Updated 09 May, 2026 07:35am

Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs15

Interior ministry denies reports of 'country or sect-specific' deportation of Pakistanis from UAE

Ministry's statement comes as reports circulate about "large-scale" expulsion of Pakistanis from UAE.

Pakistan , Updated 09 May, 2026 01:31am

Interior ministry denies reports of 'country or sect-specific' deportation of Pakistanis from UAE

Pakistan turns down two lowest evaluated LNG bids

Bids from BP Singapore at $17.28 per mmBtu and TotalEnergies at $16.98 per mmBtu were received.

Pakistan , Published 07 May, 2026 10:42pm

Pakistan turns down two lowest evaluated LNG bids

‘Saudi pressure’ led US to pause Hormuz project: NBC

Riyadh rejects media report on Trump U-turn; White House official insists that “regional allies were notified in advance”.

World , Updated 08 May, 2026 07:45am

‘Saudi pressure’ led US to pause Hormuz project: NBC

Pakistan Army cadet gets top honours at Australian military college

ISPR says Australia’s Royal Military College has declared Pakistan Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas the “overall best foreign military cadet”.

Pakistan , Updated 06 May, 2026 07:10pm

Pakistan Army cadet gets top honours at Australian military college

NAB freezes four more Bahria Town properties in Karachi

Sources say action carried out following investigations that established that these assets were purchased through the laundering of criminal proceeds.

Pakistan , Updated 08 May, 2026 08:22am

NAB freezes four more Bahria Town properties in Karachi

Judge releases note purportedly written by Epstein

The handwritten note is said to have been found by his former jail cellmate, convicted murderer and ex-police officer Nicholas Tartaglione.

World , Updated 08 May, 2026 08:03am

Judge releases note purportedly written by Epstein

IMF's Executive Board approves $1.3bn financing for Pakistan's reform programme, flags heightened risks from Middle East war

"The decision reflects Pakistan’s continued progress on difficult but necessary economic reforms," says Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.

Business , Updated 09 May, 2026 10:03am

IMF's Executive Board approves $1.3bn financing for Pakistan's reform programme, flags heightened risks from Middle East war

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

“They trifled with us today; we blew them away," US president says; Iran’s top joint military command accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker.

World , Updated 08 May, 2026 10:09am

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Pakistan seeks Singapore's support in repatriating nationals, Iranians aboard vessels seized by US

"Pakistan also stands ready to facilitate the safe repatriation of Iranian nationals to Iran via Pakistan," DPM Dar says.

Pakistan , Updated 08 May, 2026 05:22pm

Pakistan seeks Singapore's support in repatriating nationals, Iranians aboard vessels seized by US

Shifting climate tone

Our financial system is geared towards short-term, risk-averse lending, while climate adaptation and green infrastructure require patient, long-term capital.

Newspaper , Updated 08 May, 2026 08:22am

How South Asian military calculus has changed after May 2025

Air power increasingly central to modern battlefield planning; lessons from Ukraine, Middle East wars show primacy of drones, satellites and jamming capabilities on modern battlefield.

World , Updated 08 May, 2026 07:33am

How South Asian military calculus has changed after May 2025

High-profile terrorist killed in Bannu was Afghan special forces member: security sources

The terrorist was an active member of the Afghan Taliban regime’s Yarmook 60 Special Forces Battalion, which operates under the Ministry of Interior Affairs.

Pakistan , Published 08 May, 2026 07:00pm

Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir

PM Shehbaz presented with shield of appreciation for firm stance on key international issues including Palestine.

Pakistan , Published 06 May, 2026 08:44pm

Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir

Concept of ‘zikr’

As per the Quran, ‘zikr’means divine guidance from Allah.

Newspaper , Published 08 May, 2026 08:06am

Battery storage system is missing link in Pakistan’s solar revolution

Expert notes adoption of renewable energy reaction to rising fuel prices; panelist says after solarisation, consumers not captive to grid anymore.

Newspaper , Published 08 May, 2026 07:10am

Battery storage system is missing link in Pakistan’s solar revolution

Myth of merit and inclusion

A narrow construction of merit is not merely a denial of inclusion; it is a denial of merit itself.

Newspaper , Published 08 May, 2026 08:10am

Biometric verification: lawyers warn of protest in Lahore

President Irfan Hayat Bajwa says bar associations remained the only platform where voices were raised for the Constitution and the rule of law.

Newspaper , Updated 08 May, 2026 08:45am

Biometric verification: lawyers warn of protest in Lahore

Mideast war taking a toll on Pakistan’s ‘wedding economy’

Marriage halls increase rates or avoid long-term pricing commitments due to economic uncertainty; govt austerity measures have led to stricter enforcement of wedding regulations.

Business , Updated 09 May, 2026 07:17am

Finance ministry, SBP show optimism over economic growth amid expected $1.2bn tranche from IMF

Expected disbursements from the IMF will take foreign exchange reserves beyond $17bn by the end of the current fiscal year, says SBP governor.

Business , Published 07 May, 2026 11:40pm

Finance ministry, SBP show optimism over economic growth amid expected $1.2bn tranche from IMF

Federal Constitutional Court staff pay, perks surpass Supreme Court's amid supremacy row

Official notifications issued by the FCC reveal an extensive package of salaries, allowances and financial incentives for employees ranging from lower-grade staff to senior officers.

Pakistan , Updated 09 May, 2026 07:21am

Federal Constitutional Court staff pay, perks surpass Supreme Court's amid supremacy row

Farewell to Dubai

Alignments are changing in the Middle East, especially as high tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran show no signs of abating.

Newspaper , Updated 09 May, 2026 08:38am

India loses information war to country that wasn't technically allowed online

One year after Operation Sindoor: India had the jets, the digital army, and a decade of nationalist momentum. Pakistan had self-deprecatory jokes and diplomatic trolling. Guess who won.

Prism , Updated 07 May, 2026 02:03pm

Honour and impunity

THE Sindh Assembly’s discussion on karo-kari this week reminds us of the enduring nature of ‘honour’ killings...

Newspaper , Published 08 May, 2026 07:59am

No real change

THE Indian sports ministry’s move to allow Pakistani players and teams to participate in multilateral events ...

Newspaper , Published 08 May, 2026 07:58am

OPINION

Taxation with equity

Predatory taxation of the formal sector is a fundamental factor in rising informality.

Sakib Sherani

Recognising women’s unpaid labour

Haris Gazdar Sara Malkani

The government no longer has the budgetary space to continue carrying hundreds of billions of rupees in untargeted subsidies while the power sector itself remains trapped in circular debt, inefficiencies, theft and under-recovery.