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Leaders, military’s top brass call for national unity, justice in Independence Day messages

Term success in Marka-i-Haq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos a "landmark moment in our history"; flag-hoisting ceremonies held across country.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 01:32pm

Another flood severs Karakoram Highway; Sutlej banks being evacuated

Hundreds of travellers and tourists stranded in Gilgit-Baltistan; efforts to reopen highway hampered by rising water levels.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:36pm

Minor girl among 3 killed, over 100 injured in Karachi Independence Day eve aerial firing

Police arrest 86 miscreants and recover 68 illegal weapons from their possession.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:40pm

Ukraine’s Zelensky to meet UK PM in London ahead of Trump-Putin summit

The Ukrainian president has been working with European leaders to press Trump not to allow Putin to carve up Ukraine’s territory.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 01:37pm

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Israeli attacks kill 11 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn

UNRWA says extreme heat making desperate situation in Gaza "far worse".

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:42pm

Daesh network dismantled in Peshawar, claims CTD

Officials reveal terrorists using digital currency for extortion; propose seminary registration should be subject to CTD’s consent.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:38am

Diesel likely to see Rs11.5 cut, petrol faces slight hike

International petrol prices inch up by 15 cents per barrel.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 10:32am

Police get seven-day remand of 12 youths held for torching seven dumpers in Karachi

Court extends dumper driver's physical remand for three more days; directs IO to submit progress report at next hearing.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:31am

Clothing retailer Almirah apologises for using young designers’ work without credit in latest collection

The brand issued a statement claiming it was 'inspired' after it was called out for plagiarism by three designers.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 01:07pm

Punjab police again on the hunt for PTI leader freed from jail after 2 years

Arrest father, brother of Advocate Haider Majeed, who was convicted by military court and completed his jail term.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 01:08pm

Trump, Tariffs & Minerals: Inside the Pakistan–US Re-Engagement

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Pakistan’s outreach to Trump ‘rattles’ India, says Financial Times

“What’s happening in US-Pakistan relations is a surprise," says analyst Michael Kugelman.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 08:00am

Pakistan’s outreach to Trump ‘rattles’ India, says Financial Times

COAS says India won’t be allowed to choke Indus River

His visit to US highlights military cooperation, diaspora outreach.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:45pm

COAS says India won’t be allowed to choke Indus River

Another amendment?

Now virtually unchallengeable, the regime would benefit by showing some grace.

Newspaper , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 09:20am

US tariff on Indian rice opens market for Pakistan

Basmati exports rose 35pc in FY24 to 772,725 tonnes, earning $876.9m.

Business , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:13am

US tariff on Indian rice opens market for Pakistan

Govt hails Hague court’s award saying India must ‘let flow’ waters of western rivers for Pakistan’s ‘unrestricted use’

Says questions relating to balance between parties’ respective rights, obligations to be identified, addressed through treaty’s procedures; Pakistan says award has "special significance".

Pakistan , Updated 11 Aug, 2025 09:31pm

Govt hails Hague court’s award saying India must ‘let flow’ waters of western rivers for Pakistan’s ‘unrestricted use’

CJP Afridi questions LHC’s ‘final observations’ in Imran’s May 9 bail cases

Says SC won't issue any such findings that may affect proceedings; issues notices to Punjab govt for next hearing on Aug 19.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 01:36pm

CJP Afridi questions LHC’s ‘final observations’ in Imran’s May 9 bail cases

Punjab govt, Rawalpindi private schools at loggerheads over extended summer break

President of private schools association says govt's decision was unjustified and unwise, and should be revoked immediately.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Aug, 2025 01:07pm

Punjab govt, Rawalpindi private schools at loggerheads over extended summer break

US State Department designates BLA, Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organisations

State minister terms designation a "great win"; State Dept says that designation demonstrates Donald Trump’s commitment to counter-terrorism.

Pakistan , Published 11 Aug, 2025 11:11pm

US State Department designates BLA, Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organisations

‘You cannot snatch even a drop from Pakistan,’ PM Shehbaz warns India on restricting water flow

Says India "will be again taught" a lesson if it attempts such an action; lauds role of minorities, announces 100,000 laptops for high achievers nationwide.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 08:58pm

‘You cannot snatch even a drop from Pakistan,’ PM Shehbaz warns India on restricting water flow

Protests erupt against razing of mosque in Islamabad

Final decision to be made after meeting with interior minister; JUI-F, others threaten blasphemy case against officials.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:47am

Protests erupt against razing of mosque in Islamabad

Dissolving India’s worst fears

In one flourish, Gandhi may have helped dissolve widespread fears of a religio-fascist takeover of India.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 09:17am

Air India to suspend services to Washington from September

Carrier says planned shortfall in fleet and continued closure of airspace over Pakistan have impacted airline's long-haul operations.

World , Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:23pm

Air India to suspend services to Washington from September

Foreign Office slams India’s MEA for ‘twisting’ COAS Asim Munir’s remarks

"India’s sabre-rattling and war mongering, whenever confronted, invite unfounded allegations bereft of rationality," the Foreign Office says.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:58pm

Foreign Office slams India’s MEA for ‘twisting’ COAS Asim Munir’s remarks

Deep mistrust

India should particularly act with restraint, as sensationalist allegations can lead to further deterioration in ties, and may even trigger renewed conflict.

Newspaper , Updated 13 Aug, 2025 08:47am

405-kanal plot of Malik Riaz’s son auctioned

The agricultural land has been auctioned for Rs3.42 million per kanal.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 08:47am

405-kanal plot of Malik Riaz’s son auctioned

Climate’s human toll

IN Danyor, Gilgit-Baltistan, seven young men were crushed to death under a landslide in the early hours of Monday....

Newspaper , Published 12 Aug, 2025 07:06am

Pakistan welcomes US designation of BLA, Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organisations

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Bilawal welcome US decision; call it "huge success for Pakistan".

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 05:20pm

Pakistan welcomes US designation of BLA, Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organisations

Modi turned down White House visit over concern of meeting COAS Munir: report

Says tense phonecall on Pak-India ceasefire reason for deterioration in Trump-Modi relations.

World , Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:59pm

Modi turned down White House visit over concern of meeting COAS Munir: report

Rinse and repeat

The public gatherings in Bajaur recently, or Tirah valley or even Bannu last year all point to the anger of the people.

Newspaper , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 09:20am

PMD forecasts more rains, thundershowers across country from Aug 17 as monsoon activity intensifies

At least 312 people, including 142 children, have died and 740 others have been injured in flash floods and torrential rains since June 26.

Pakistan , Published 12 Aug, 2025 06:31pm

PMD forecasts more rains, thundershowers across country from Aug 17 as monsoon activity intensifies

When Zohran Mamdani crashed my family group chat

Mamdani is ready to pay the price for changing the narrative, and every family WhatsApp thread from Lyari to Kampala just got a little bolder, because he did.

Prism , Published 12 Aug, 2025 12:16pm

When Zohran Mamdani crashed my family group chat

United States ‘committed’ to countering terrorism in all forms with Pakistan amid growing ties

Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism LoGerfo meets and briefs Deputy PM Dar on discussions held during US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue.

World , Updated 13 Aug, 2025 05:32am

United States ‘committed’ to countering terrorism in all forms with Pakistan amid growing ties

Sharifs convene in Murree to discuss by-polls

Suitable candidates to be finalised once the schedule of all by-election is announced.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 07:50am

Sharifs convene in Murree to discuss by-polls

Lahore ATC orders confiscation of properties owned by Dr Yasmin Rashid, other PTI leaders

Also orders Shah Mahmood Qureshi's release in two May 9 cases, but he has other trials pending.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Aug, 2025 01:18pm

Lahore ATC orders confiscation of properties owned by Dr Yasmin Rashid, other PTI leaders

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Newspaper , Published 12 Aug, 2025 06:12am

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Mawra Hocane, Shaheen Afridi, other stars mark Independence Day with celebrations and soul-searching

While many posted patriotic greetings, some urged reflection on rights, safety and civic responsibility.

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The holiday isn't just about flag flying and sleeping in — you can do something to make the country a better place.

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Why you should care about the ATC verdict that condemns Senate, NA opposition leaders to jail

The principles at play here rise above politics and into the realm of individual liberties and the rule of law, which once chipped away, leave every single one of us more vulnerable.

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Seeds of the cosmos: How a Pakistani engineer sent wheat into space

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