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Tallal Chaudhry says parliament can bring another constitutional amendment for ‘stability’

PML-N leader terms recent resignations of superior court judges as “political”, alleges they were "biased".

Published 16 Nov, 2025 04:10pm

We will respond to those who impose war on us in the same way we did in May: COAS

Army chief says Pakistan held its head high during May conflict with grace of God.

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 06:13pm

Govt confers Nishan-i-Pakistan upon King Abdullah II of Jordan

Highest civilian award presented during a special investiture ceremony in Islamabad; King Abdullah confers the Order of Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al-Nahda upon President Zardari.

Published 16 Nov, 2025 06:04pm

State must ensure every woman receives her rightful share in inheritance: SC

Justices Minallah, Hasan Rizvi's verdict dismisses man's appeal against SHC order upholding prior decisions that gave his sister share in father's property.

Published 16 Nov, 2025 02:52pm

Some Karachi areas might face water shortage as Dhabeji sees yet another power breakdown

KWSC says city could see shortfall of 100m gallons per day; asserts repair work to be completed on "emergency basis".

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 05:05pm

Three suspects arrested for allegedly attacking cricketer Naseem Shah’s house in KP’s Lower Dir: police

Police claims all three confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Published 16 Nov, 2025 03:27pm

Asylum overhaul in UK to impose 20-year wait for permanent settlement

Total of 109,343 people claimed asylum in UK in the year ending March 2025, a 17 per cent rise on previous year and 6pc above the 2002 peak of 103,081.

Published 16 Nov, 2025 04:00pm

Wasim, Haris and Faisal star as Pakistan restrict Sri Lanka to 211 in third ODI

The trio kept taking wickets at crucial times through the course of the innings after Pakistan put Sri Lanka into bat.

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 06:17pm

At COP30, Musadik Malik calls for efforts against climate-induced glacial melt in Pakistan mountains

Warns glacier melt occurring at an "unprecedented pace"; says Himalayas-Karakoram-Hindu-Kush cryosphere "primary lifeline of millions across South Asia.”

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 05:18pm

Hyderabad fireworks blast death toll climbs to seven: rescue official

Another body was pulled out from the rubble on late Saturday night, says a rescue official.

Published 16 Nov, 2025 11:03am

Extensions, Immunity, Control: Is Pakistan’s Democracy Shrinking?

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Pakistan’s Judiciary in Upheaval: Resignations, Transfers & New Power Structure

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Master Changan Motors unveils three brands and eleven new models at PAPS 2025

The launch formed part of what the company described as Pakistan’s most extensive New Energy Vehicle (NEV) showcase to date.

‘Comfort That Completes Every Beginning’: Inside Master MoltyFoam’s latest communication

A tender new film by Master MoltyFoam shows how real comfort comes not from tradition but from the quiet strength of building a life together.

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Disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s emails show he called Imran Khan major ‘threat to peace’

In his 2018 correspondence with a third person, Epstein called PTI founder "really bad news" and "good at rousing the crowd".

World , Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:10pm

Disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s emails show he called Imran Khan major ‘threat to peace’

Military overhaul: ‘Jointness’ in name, centralisation in practice

Chief of defence forces to undertake multi-domain integration, restructuring, and jointness creation; service strategic commands to be unified under National Strategic Command.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 11:54am

Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns from LHC following 27th Amendment

Justice Mirza was appointed as an additional judge of the LHC in 2014, and his superannuation was due on March 6, 2028.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 08:52pm

Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns from LHC following 27th Amendment

Judges depart

The 27th Amendment was designed to be the end of the line for judges who would rather exit than remain part of a "mute" entity.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 08:34am

Fuel prices, barring petrol, likely to rise by up to Rs9.5

Petrol rate could drop by about Rs2 per litre.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 08:05am

Fuel prices, barring petrol, likely to rise by up to Rs9.5

President gives assent to bill resetting army chief’s tenure after appointment as CDF

Also gives assent to Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 03:07pm

President gives assent to bill resetting army chief’s tenure after appointment as CDF

Global chessboard

Several centres of power are emerging.

Newspaper , Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:45am

9 dead, 32 injured in ‘accidental explosion’ at occupied Kashmir’s police station

Lt governor orders probe; police dismiss reports of a group claiming the blast; incident involved explosives seized earlier this week in Haryana.

World , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 03:18pm

9 dead, 32 injured in ‘accidental explosion’ at occupied Kashmir’s police station

PM Shehbaz, Jordanian king affirm ‘zero-tolerance’ for any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

Agree to enhance coordination among eight Arab Islamic countries that are working with US on Gaza ceasefire and Gaza Peace Plan.

World , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 10:17pm

PM Shehbaz, Jordanian king affirm ‘zero-tolerance’ for any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

PTI rebuffs allegations against Imran, Bushra; seeks apology from writers and publication

Report in foreign publication covered PTI founder Imran Khan's marriage to Bushra Bibi and her alleged role and extent of influence in his decision-making.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 08:32am

PTI rebuffs allegations against Imran, Bushra; seeks apology from writers and publication

President Zardari accepts resignations of SC judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah

Two judges stepped down following passage of controversal 27th Constitutional Amendment; Justice Shah had termed move "grave assault on Constitution".

Pakistan , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 06:28pm

President Zardari accepts resignations of SC judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah

Electric bus service to launch next week on 10 routes in Rawalpindi

Official says a total of 80 buses with operate on 10 different routes; 45 buses ready to be deployed next week.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 09:25am

Electric bus service to launch next week on 10 routes in Rawalpindi

Disguised sanctions

The provisions for judges’ transfer are inconsistent with international standards.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 08:46am

No chairs, tables of eateries on walkways along Karachi’s major roads

Commissioner announces "zero tolerance" against encroachments by roadside food outlets, tea shops.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 10:36am

No chairs, tables of eateries on walkways along Karachi’s major roads

Justices Shah and Minallah — Guardians of the Constitution

Eighteen years after the lawyers’ movement, when three friends and colleagues, bound by a shared belief in the Constitution, were tested once more, only two remained true to that promise.

Blogs , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 04:37pm

Justices Shah and Minallah — Guardians of the Constitution

Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts

Emails sent to disgraced British prince, former Trump and Obama advisers.

World , Published 14 Nov, 2025 11:54pm

Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts

Men and laws

This world will be even harsher for women, who will now have to fight in public realms for fundamental rights and to protect their lives.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 08:56am

PCB confirms six-city shortlist for two new PSL teams

The list was finalised after the valuation reports for the two new teams were received by the board.

Sport , Published 14 Nov, 2025 10:05am

PCB confirms six-city shortlist for two new PSL teams

‘You have to get up yourself’: Babar Azam turns motivational speaker after ending century drought

The runs had finally returned, but it was his reflections — on belief, self-doubt, criticism and resilience — that dominated his post-match press conference.

Sport , Published 15 Nov, 2025 02:32am

‘You have to get up yourself’: Babar Azam turns motivational speaker after ending century drought

India’s Modi celebrates as party set for big win in Bihar state vote

“This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar,” Indian PM says on social media.

World , Published 14 Nov, 2025 06:18pm

India’s Modi celebrates as party set for big win in Bihar state vote

The known unknown

Even a mediocre degree programme navigated with mission and purpose is better than foregoing university entirely.

Newspaper , Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:45am

Federal Constitutional Court begins work amid row over selection criteria

Seniority principle seen flouted as ex-CB judges sidelined; lawyers fear judges chosen for loyalty, not competence.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 07:26am

Federal Constitutional Court begins work amid row over selection criteria

Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis

Potential sale comes as US president plans to host Saudi crown prince at the White House next week.

World , Published 15 Nov, 2025 11:22am

Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis

Auto sales rev up in October

Car, van, pickup and SUV sales surge 32pc year-on-year.

Newspaper , Updated 12 Nov, 2025 07:18pm

KP peace jirga

ALONG with Balochistan, KP has borne the brunt of terrorist attacks in the country, especially from across...

Newspaper , Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:45am

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Three suspects arrested for allegedly attacking cricketer Naseem Shah’s house in KP’s Lower Dir: police

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From Fawad Khan to Mahira Khan, the cast of Neelofar is ready for you to watch their film on Nov 28

The cast shared why they said yes to the film and their thoughts on the Pakistani film industry at a press meet in Karachi.

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27th Amendment: The end of an era

The fight against the 26th and 27th Amendments is a fight for every Pakistani’s right to justice. It is not a fight to protect the judiciary for its own sake.

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‘Lutf ata hai’: Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra’s living legacy

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