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UAE not issuing visas to Pakistanis, interior ministry official tells Senate body

Says Saudi Arabia, UAE “stopped short of imposing ban on Pakistani passports”; diplomat at UAE embassy says "no ban on visas for Pakistanis".

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 07:48pm

FBI director says suspect in US National Guard shooting worked with partner forces in Afghanistan

Suspect was identified by the Department of Homeland Security as an Afghan national.

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:01pm

FIA initiates action against social media accounts spreading reports of arbitrary offloading of passengers

Action being taken by NCCIA under Peca law against over 15 social media accounts found involved in spreading baseless propaganda.

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:52pm

Human rights minister assures EU mission of commitment to GSP Plus

Delegation highlights “certain areas for further attention” regarding human rights in the country and key issues requiring government action.

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:22pm

Sindh Assembly rejects Indian defence minister’s ‘delusional’ remarks on province as attempt to distort history

Passes unanimous resolution noting Sindh "played decisive role" in Pakistan's creation; Murad urges Centre to raise issue on int’l level; National Assembly passes similar resolution.

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 06:16pm

KP CM Afridi stages sit-in after being denied meeting with Imran for eighth time

CM and party supporters originally intended to march to the prison, stopped by a heavy contingent of police at Factory Naka.

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 06:03pm

ECP notifies winners of recent by-polls sans NA-96; 4 MNAs take oath

Notification for NA-96 not issued due to code violation and ongoing ECP hearing on the matter.

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 05:59pm

Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chatta object to new court-appointed lawyer after previous counsel’s vanishing act

Previous court-appointed counsel had refused to cross-examine witnesses in the controversial social media posts case, saying he could not ask "questions dictated" to him.

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 06:04pm

Amid reports of arbitrary offloading of passengers, FIA official says only those without valid documents being barred from travelling abroad

FIA Lahore chief assures public that immigration staff will facilitate all those who travelling abroad for legitimate reasons with valid documents.

Published 27 Nov, 2025 12:26pm

50pc of Afghans travelling abroad used Pakistani passports: senator

Senate committee told that practice of Afghans travelling with Pakistani passports stopped; condemns Justice Najafi's remarks in Noor Mukadam case, terms them "ridiculous".

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 06:00pm

Pakistan’s Most Targeted Train: The Jaffar Express Story

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K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Singaporean Style Rice Platter

Spicy K&N’s Fiery Fingers served with noodles, rice and a tangy homemade sauce, perfect for a flavour-packed meal.

Beko reinforces its long-term commitment to Pakistan’s home appliances market

Senior executives from Koç Holding and Beko visited Pakistan to advance industrial growth, boost localisation and innovation and support Dawlance’s long-term development.

Gold Box strengthens market position through new partnership with actor Feroze Khan

Pakistan’s emerging e-commerce platform Gold Box has entered a landmark partnership with actor Feroze Khan to strengthen its national market presence and consumer trust.

Jinnah’s federal court was a bridge. The 27th Amendment burns it

Nawaz calls for accountability for ‘those who brought Imran’ to power, terms them bigger ‘criminals’

Former premier says Pakistan cannot make decisions independently due to its reliance on the IMF.

Pakistan , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 08:38pm

Nawaz calls for accountability for ‘those who brought Imran’ to power, terms them bigger ‘criminals’

Pakistan’s population crisis: Nation expanding faster than survival capacity

Already home to over 241.5m people, the country is projected to cross 300m by 2030 and approach 400m by 2050.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Nov, 2025 07:23pm

Pakistan’s population crisis: Nation expanding faster than survival capacity

IMF slams fiscal mismanagement

Calls for immediate steps to combat corruption and inefficiencies.

Newspaper , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 07:31am

Special ceremony held in honour of country’s last CJCSC at Joint Staff Headquarters

Gen Mirza pays tribute to sacrifices of armed forces, highlights importance of defence for national security in farewell address.

Pakistan , Updated 27 Nov, 2025 02:28pm

Special ceremony held in honour of country’s last CJCSC at Joint Staff Headquarters

‘Justice has been served’, says Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt after PSB declares lifetime ban ‘illegal’

PSB says there is no provision authorising a lifetime ban upon an individual coach.

Sport , Updated 25 Nov, 2025 05:20pm

‘Justice has been served’, says Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt after PSB declares lifetime ban ‘illegal’

In additional note, Justice Najafi says Noor Mukadam case direct result of ‘vice’ known as ‘living relationship’

Says engaging in such a relationship a “direct revolt against Almighty Allah".

Pakistan , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 07:39pm

In additional note, Justice Najafi says Noor Mukadam case direct result of ‘vice’ known as ‘living relationship’

Ali Tareen bows out as Multan Sultans owner after franchise denied renewal

The PSL outfit was not approached by the PCB for the renewal agreement unlike the other five teams.

Sport , Updated 25 Nov, 2025 09:10pm

Ali Tareen bows out as Multan Sultans owner after franchise denied renewal

The Malala paradox

It is a paradox worth examining using economic theories, forcing us to confront what her story reveals about ourselves.

Newspaper , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 08:54am

PTI demands clarification from govt regarding ‘rumours’ about Imran’s health

“A formal and transparent statement should be issued on behalf of the state regarding the health, security and current status of Imran,” party says.

Pakistan , Updated 27 Nov, 2025 02:32pm

PTI demands clarification from govt regarding ‘rumours’ about Imran’s health

Pakistan seeks to buy 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh

Trading Corporation of Pakistan seeks price offers by Nov 28; move regarded as bringing Pakistani rice into Dhaka's imports.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Nov, 2025 09:47pm

Pakistan seeks to buy 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh

Australian govt app allows visa applicants to submit passport, biometric details on phone

Applicant's mobile device requires location access and near-field communication to be enabled, with permission for the Immi App to use the phone's camera.

Pakistan , Published 25 Nov, 2025 09:52pm

Australian govt app allows visa applicants to submit passport, biometric details on phone

Pakistan is writing off Afghan Taliban, with no positive expectations left: Khawaja Asif

"We have a disciplined force that has traditions and a code of conduct; we are not a ragtag group like the Taliban," he says.

Pakistan , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 09:33am

Pakistan is writing off Afghan Taliban, with no positive expectations left: Khawaja Asif

COP disappointment

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Newspaper , Published 26 Nov, 2025 05:42am

Professionalism of armed forces during Marka-i-Haq enhanced Pakistan’s global stature, says COAS Munir

“Our greatest strength lies in national unity, and together, we shall defeat the nefarious designs of our foes,” he says.

Pakistan , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 11:51am

Professionalism of armed forces during Marka-i-Haq enhanced Pakistan’s global stature, says COAS Munir

Power and crisis

Any action through the proposed 28th amendment will further alienate the people.

Newspaper , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 08:45am

Pakistan Navy successfully tests indigenously-developed anti-ship ballistic missile: ISPR

Military media affairs wing says missile equipped with state-of-the-art guidance and advanced manoeuvrability.

Pakistan , Updated 25 Nov, 2025 08:51pm

Pakistan Navy successfully tests indigenously-developed anti-ship ballistic missile: ISPR

1.4m more jobless in four years

Male unemployment rises to 5.9pc; female rate climbs to 9.7pc.

Newspaper , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 09:01am

FO voices ‘grave concern’ over UN report on human rights violations in occupied Kashmir

Calls on India to unconditionally release arbitrarily detained individuals in the occupied region.

Pakistan , Published 26 Nov, 2025 02:49pm

FO voices ‘grave concern’ over UN report on human rights violations in occupied Kashmir

‘Integral, inalienable part of India’: New Delhi responds to Beijing’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh

"No amount of denial by the Chinese side is going to change this indisputable reality," says Indian foreign ministry spokesperson.

World , Published 26 Nov, 2025 12:23pm

‘Integral, inalienable part of India’: New Delhi responds to Beijing’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh

‘Women deserve justice, not judgment’: Journalists, lawyers criticise judge’s remarks in Noor Mukadam case

A judge “must uphold the law, not deliver moral lectures in a case where a woman was brutally murdered,” lawyer says.

Pakistan , Published 26 Nov, 2025 07:19pm

‘Women deserve justice, not judgment’: Journalists, lawyers criticise judge’s remarks in Noor Mukadam case

Hardening rhetoric

WITH the Pakistani state hardening its position against the Afghan Taliban, and the Kabul regime accusing this...

Newspaper , Updated 27 Nov, 2025 08:46am

PTI decides to establish ‘chain of command’ within party amid criticism from leaders

PTI leaders say move will increase likelihood of differences between party members.

Pakistan , Published 26 Nov, 2025 08:49pm

PTI decides to establish ‘chain of command’ within party amid criticism from leaders

Chicken rates fall significantly in Karachi amid border closure with Afghanistan

Consumers in local markets express surprise at decline in rates.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Nov, 2025 08:23am

Chicken rates fall significantly in Karachi amid border closure with Afghanistan

Peshawar FC bombing

AS the year draws to a close, there is no let-up in acts of terrorism, particularly incidents in KP. A disaster was...

Newspaper , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 08:28am

2 National Guard soldiers shot near White House; Trump terms incident ‘act of terror’

Says man taken into custody is “a foreigner who entered our country from Afghanistan”; US stops processing all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals indefinitely.

World , Updated 27 Nov, 2025 02:28pm

2 National Guard soldiers shot near White House; Trump terms incident ‘act of terror’

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