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10 terrorists, including high-value target, eliminated in DI Khan, Balochistan operations: ISPR

High-value target had bounty of Rs4m placed on him; weapons and ammunition seized in both operations.

Updated 25 Dec, 2025 05:46pm

Attempt to ambush security forces’ convoy thwarted in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali

According to security sources, militants linked to Fitna al Khawarij attempted to ambush the convoy near a residential locality.

Updated 25 Dec, 2025 08:15pm

PTI requests ECP to extend deadline for nomination papers in Islamabad local body polls

Party contends that public holiday on December 26 affects the process of filing nomination papers.

Published 25 Dec, 2025 07:52pm

Bilawal inaugurates Rs72bn Indus Hospital with admission capacity for 1,350 patients

The initiative, designed to meet Karachi’s growing healthcare needs, will take three years to complete.

Published 25 Dec, 2025 10:29pm

ANF seizes over 304kgs of drugs in nationwide operations

Four suspects held, including a woman, says ANF spokesperson.

Published 25 Dec, 2025 09:43pm

Pakistan, ADB sign two key initiatives worth $730m in power, state-owned enterprises sector

Power transmission strengthening project will relieve overloading of existing transmission line, while SOE transformation programme will improve operational efficiency.

Updated 25 Dec, 2025 07:31pm

Mobs vandalise Christmas decorations in parts of India ahead of the festival: reports

Christmas decorations and installations were vandalised at a mall in Chhattisgarh and a school in Assam, according to local media.

Updated 25 Dec, 2025 06:21pm

NCCIA busts ‘international cartel’ involved in $60m cyber fraud, arrests 15 foreigners from Karachi

The authorities also recovered 10,000 international SIMs used for creating fake accounts.

Published 25 Dec, 2025 05:52pm

Quaid-i-Azam’s vision, ideals in focus as nation celebrates his 149th birth anniversary

Country's civil, military leadership reaffirm commitment to Jinnah's vision of prosperous and democratic Pakistan, urge nation to uphold his ideals.

Updated 25 Dec, 2025 02:36pm

Senior IS leader killed in coordination with US-led coalition, Syrian officials say

Another IS leader has been arrested near Damascus in a "precise security operation".

Published 25 Dec, 2025 06:53pm

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Mercosur Leaders Meet in Brazil Ahead of EU Trade Deal Signing

Cambodian Students Struggle to Attend School Amid Ongoing Border Clashes

US, Jordanian Forces Launch Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria

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Taiwan stabbing: President Lai vows full probe after 3 killed in Taipei rampage

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PayFast marks eight years with launch of Raast QR Payments for doorstep deliveries

The licensed payment platform introduced Rah e Raast to enable real time QR payments at the point of delivery as it completes eight years in Pakistan’s digital payments landscape.

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Interim bail of Imran, Bushra extended till Jan 27

Court directs ex-PM to appear at next hearing in person or via video link; lawyer again barred from meeting PTI founder to sign power of attorney.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 07:39am

Interim bail of Imran, Bushra extended till Jan 27

Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkiye

Turkish minister says authorities found the plane’s wreckage near the Kesikkavak village in Ankara’s Haymana district.

World , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 11:18am

Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkiye

Arif Habib consortium emerges victorious in PIA auction with Rs135bn bid

Wins against Lucky Cement's Rs134bn bid for the national carrier in second round; Airblue exits in first round of bidding; Aurangzeb lauds conglomerates “vying for the best airline”.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 09:52am

Arif Habib consortium emerges victorious in PIA auction with Rs135bn bid

Military top brass says no malicious interest, political or otherwise, will be tolerated

Chief of Defence Forces orders commanders to maintain the highest standards of operational readiness.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 07:45pm

Military top brass says no malicious interest, political or otherwise, will be tolerated

CDF Field Marshal Munir talks about security challenges, highlights ‘indirect, ambiguous approaches’ used by hostile actors

Military's media wing says the field marshal outlined Pakistan's challenges in a complex and evolving global, regional and internal security environment.

Pakistan , Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:13pm

CDF Field Marshal Munir talks about security challenges, highlights ‘indirect, ambiguous approaches’ used by hostile actors

PTI sit-in at Rawalpindi’s Factory Naka concludes as Aleema, party workers leave without meeting Imran

Saddar SHO arrives at protest site to negotiate with demonstrators; protesters leave area on foot.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Dec, 2025 10:59pm

PTI sit-in at Rawalpindi’s Factory Naka concludes as Aleema, party workers leave without meeting Imran

India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

Modi says launch marks “a proud milestone in India’s space journey”.

World , Published 24 Dec, 2025 12:37pm

India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

UN expert decries Bushra Bibi’s detention; urges communication with lawyers, family

Conditions and locations of detention must take into account the age, sex and health circumstances of detainees, says UN special rapporteur.

World , Published 24 Dec, 2025 07:29pm

UN expert decries Bushra Bibi’s detention; urges communication with lawyers, family

Pakistan’s solar shift has a gender problem

Rapid household solarisation across the country is often celebrated as a quiet revolution. But beneath this hopeful imagery lies a harder, less comfortable question: who is this transition really empowering?

Prism , Published 24 Dec, 2025 11:04am

Pakistan’s solar shift has a gender problem

PCB receives 12 bids for two new PSL franchises

According to the board, the bidders hail from five countries — the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.

Sport , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 08:56pm

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With opposition parties calling for a new charter of democracy, and the government signalling openness for dialogue, the maulana has highlighted the root of their dispute.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 08:23am

Psychology of poverty

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Newspaper , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 06:06am

Pakistan snaps up major arms deal with Libyan force

The over $4 billion deal, one of Pakistan’s largest-ever weapons sales, will see arms sold to the Libyan National Army.

Newspaper , Updated 23 Dec, 2025 08:12am

Pakistan snaps up major arms deal with Libyan force

Fauji Fertiliser Company joins winning consortium after PIA auction

Arif Habib says discussions under way to finalise the terms and conditions of the partnership.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 12:28pm

Fauji Fertiliser Company joins winning consortium after PIA auction

Ex-SAPM Mirza Shahzad Akbar attacked in UK

“I have been attacked and been in hospital and with the police. Bruised and fractured,” Akbar says.

World , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 07:24pm

Ex-SAPM Mirza Shahzad Akbar attacked in UK

Govt sets two-month timeline for spectrum auction

IT minister says process to improve 3G and 4G services, pave way for 5G launch; claims 245m Pakistanis ‘making do’ with 274MHz.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 07:26am

Govt sets two-month timeline for spectrum auction

PIA to be run by new owners from April subject to approvals, says PM’s adviser

Insists that govt will be getting a total economic value of Rs55 from the airline's sale, hails PM's and Field Marshal Munir's supportive role in the process.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 06:20pm

PIA to be run by new owners from April subject to approvals, says PM’s adviser

Shaheen Chowk underpass to be inaugurated next week

ISLAMABAD: Shaheen Chowk underpass will be inaugurated next week as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday...

Newspaper , Published 24 Dec, 2025 04:48am

Shaheen Chowk underpass to be inaugurated next week

UAE President Al Nahyan to make first official visit to Pakistan on Dec 26: FO

Emirati president expected to hold bilateral discussions, exchange views on international developments with PM Shehbaz during trip.

Pakistan , Published 24 Dec, 2025 05:40pm

UAE President Al Nahyan to make first official visit to Pakistan on Dec 26: FO

Foreign loan inflows surge by 46pc in July-Nov

These inflows do not include $1.2bn disbursed by the IMF early this month.

Newspaper , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 07:22am

Foreign loan inflows surge by 46pc in July-Nov

‘Highly respected general’: No end in sight to Trump’s praise of CDF Field Marshal Munir

“You know, eight planes were shot down, the war was starting to rage,” US president says while talking about Pak-India May conflict.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Dec, 2025 01:24pm

‘Highly respected general’: No end in sight to Trump’s praise of CDF Field Marshal Munir

Fake visa notices target Pakistani applicants in US; missions warn against unauthorised applications

Visa applicants urged to avoid intermediaries, agents and unauthorised websites, regardless of claims of faster processing or special access.

World , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 07:34am

Fake visa notices target Pakistani applicants in US; missions warn against unauthorised applications

Finance minister says Pakistan’s economy shifting toward export-led growth

Says this is opening new horizons for domestic and global investors, and positioning the country for sustainable, long-term economic growth.

Business , Updated 24 Dec, 2025 01:52pm

Finance minister says Pakistan’s economy shifting toward export-led growth

PIA: ready for take-off

There was no sense in carrying this enterprise forward any longer. It should have been dumped over a decade ago.

Newspaper , Updated 25 Dec, 2025 09:08am

LHC CJ suspends operation of Punjab land protection ordinance

"Someone should inform the government that if this law remains in force, even Jati Umra could be vacated within half an hour,” says Justice Aalia Neelum.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Dec, 2025 02:29pm

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