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JF-17 draws ‘significant attention’ at Dubai Airshow; friendly country signs MOU for procurement of jet

Military's media wing says multiple countries show interest in acquiring battle-proven fighter.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 12:00am

PTI remains firm on Achakzai as NA opposition leader, Amir Dogar says

Says decision is final and there will be no further consultation on the issue.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:29pm

US Congress report ‘validated Pakistan’s triumph’ in May conflict: PM Shehbaz

“The exemplary performance of the Pakistan Armed Forces brought the enemy to its knees, by the grace of God,” prime minister says.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 07:04pm

IHC judges seek SC intervention on 27th Amendment

Officials refuse to entertain petition as SC original jurisdiction does not exist’ anymore; petitioners yet to undergo biometric verification.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:42pm

PTI accuses PML-N of ‘rigging tactics’ in Lahore’s NA-129 by-poll

“It is an interesting coincidence that the PML-N candidate is Lesco chairman and the presiding officers have also been picked from the same company,” Hammad Azhar says.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:00pm

HRCP demands inquiry into ‘manhandling’ of Imran’s sisters outside Adiala Jail

Rights group notes that visiting relatives in prison and peaceful assembly are enshrined in both national and international human rights law.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:56pm

Europeans push back at US plan that would force concessions from Ukraine

“Ukrainians want ... a just peace that respects everyone's sovereignty,” French foreign minister says.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:48pm

MQM-P leadership says constitutional provision invokes creation of new provinces

Calls for Karachi mayor to be empowered in line with mayors of other major metropolitan cities.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 06:14pm

US F-35 jets to be sold to Saudi Arabia to lack Israel’s advanced features

Israel enjoys unique permissions to modify its F-35s, including the ability to integrate its own weapons systems and add radar-jamming capabilities.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:28pm

‘Vibe coding’ is enabling a completely new generation of founders, experts say

Building prototypes or early-stage products no longer requires large engineering teams.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:02pm

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Allied Bank promotes warehouse facility as a financing solution to support agricultural businesses

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LemFi introduces new savings account for UK immigrant community

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Report submitted to US Congress mentions Pakistan’s ‘military success’ over India during May conflict

The report, centred on China, claims Beijing used May conflict to "test and promote its own defence capabilities".

World , Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:47am

Report submitted to US Congress mentions Pakistan’s ‘military success’ over India during May conflict

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as ‘major, non-Nato ally’

“I’m just telling you now for the first time, because they wanted to keep a little secret for tonight,” Trump says of the designation, which only 19 other countries have received.

World , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 12:56pm

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as ‘major, non-Nato ally’

Court finds Sania Zehra’s husband guilty of her murder, sentences him to death

Court also finds the brother-in-law and mother-in-law guilty; hands them life imprisonment.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 04:59pm

Court finds Sania Zehra’s husband guilty of her murder, sentences him to death

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, billionaire Elon Musk among attendees of Trump’s dinner with Saudi prince

“You know, my son is a big fan of Ronaldo,” Trump says in his pre-dinner speech.

World , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 09:14am

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, billionaire Elon Musk among attendees of Trump’s dinner with Saudi prince

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Pakistan enters bunkering market with first facility

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Newspaper , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 07:18am

Pakistan enters bunkering market with first facility

Govt says rooftop solar ‘not hurting’ grid

Net metering contribution jumped 173pc to 726m units in 2024.

Newspaper , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 07:22am

Govt says rooftop solar ‘not hurting’ grid

Karachi woman given 8 years by US court for lying about terrorist acts

“We will not allow the United States to be a launching point for terrorist attacks abroad,” Acting US Attorney Jay R Combs says.

World , Published 18 Nov, 2025 08:32pm

Karachi woman given 8 years by US court for lying about terrorist acts

Babar Azam fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach during third ODI against Sri Lanka

One demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record, making it his first in a 24-month period.

Sport , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 04:20pm

Babar Azam fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach during third ODI against Sri Lanka

PTI says Imran’s sisters manhandled, ‘violently detained’ by police while camped outside Adiala jail

Imran's sisters say one of them dragged on the road; party says KP minister Meena Khan Afridi, MNA Shahid Khattak and others also subjected to violence.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 04:30pm

PTI says Imran’s sisters manhandled, ‘violently detained’ by police while camped outside Adiala jail

Air India lobbies to use airspace over China’s Xinjiang as financial woes from Pakistan ban mount

Airline estimates Pakistan airspace closure's impact on its profit before tax at $455 million annually.

World , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 01:15pm

Air India lobbies to use airspace over China’s Xinjiang as financial woes from Pakistan ban mount

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Cloudflare says fix implemented, issue resolved after global outage

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Tech , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 11:21pm

Cloudflare says fix implemented, issue resolved after global outage

PIA, Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines ink ‘landmark’ cargo deal

“This partnership will establish a strategic corridor for regional trade,” PIA statement reads.

Pakistan , Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:39pm

PIA, Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines ink ‘landmark’ cargo deal

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Arshad Nadeem defends gold medal at Islamic Solidarity Games, Muhammad Yasir wins silver for Pakistan

Nigeria’s Samuel Adams Kure takes bronze in 76.01m after Yasir eclipsed him for second place in the final attempt.

Sport , Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:08am

Arshad Nadeem defends gold medal at Islamic Solidarity Games, Muhammad Yasir wins silver for Pakistan

Rejection of contempt plea against jail officials assailed

Petition sought enforcement of IHC’s directives on visitation rights of Imran Khan with his legal team.

Newspaper , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 08:24am

Rejection of contempt plea against jail officials assailed

Pakistan to build island to boost oil exploration: report

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd official says island will be created 30 kilometres off Sindh coast.

Pakistan , Published 19 Nov, 2025 09:24pm

Pakistan to build island to boost oil exploration: report

Saudi crown prince expresses support for Abraham Accords, seeks ‘clear path’ for Palestinian statehood

F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia will be "pretty similar" to those owned by Israel, says Trump during meeting with MBS.

, Updated 19 Nov, 2025 12:07am

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Sheikh Hasina verdict

There can be little argument that Hasina’s dispensation had become increasingly autocratic over the years.

Newspaper , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:28am

PTI denounces ‘brutal’ attack on Imran’s sisters, will observe countrywide ‘black day’ on Friday

Question Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, officials and police for allowing action against women.

Pakistan , Published 19 Nov, 2025 09:58pm

PTI denounces ‘brutal’ attack on Imran’s sisters, will observe countrywide ‘black day’ on Friday

Misplaced optimism

THE MQM-P’s hope that the coalition led by the PML-N will soon amend the Constitution to incorporate its...

Newspaper , Published 19 Nov, 2025 06:11am

Punjab govt forms 12 JITs to probe cases against TLP

Seven teams formed to conduct investigation in cases registered in Lahore, five teams constituted for cases registered in Sheikhupura.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 12:43pm

Punjab govt forms 12 JITs to probe cases against TLP

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