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IMF highlights corruption risks across state institutions in Pakistan

Lender’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment proposes 15-point reform plan; calls for tighter limits on govt’s financial powers.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:52am

In fresh comments on Pak-India May conflict, Trump says PM Shehbaz called to say he ‘saved millions’

Says it took threat of "350pc tariffs" to avoid an escalation.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 08:48am

27th Amendment: SC judges meet to decide future course of action, idea of en masse resignation ‘met with silence’

Fly-on-the-wall account of judges’ conclave on judiciary’s response to 27th Amendment reveals misgivings over parliamentary powers.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:04am

PML-N grouse with Balochistan CM Bugti ‘out in the open’

PML-N Senator Mir Dostain Khan Domki claims Mir Sarfraz Bugti will be removed as chief minister in the next few days.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:07am

Trump says will meet with New York mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday

Mamdani's spokesperson says he will meet Trump to "discuss public safety, economic security and the affordability agenda".

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:47am

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.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:08am

Senate panel urges SBP to end forced abayas at banks

Committee argues that women should not be compelled to adopt a specific religious look.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:17am

Fate of NA opposition leader hangs in balance as by-polls declared

National Assembly Secretariat sticks to its stance that disqualification is "sub judice" before PHC; Omar Ayub’s seat among 13 up for grabs on November 23.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 07:57am

Karachi to become 5th largest city in world by 2050: UN

India, China, Nigeria, Pakistan and the United States have collectively contributed over 500 million people to the global city population, says a UN report.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:34am

Federal Constitutional Court to use apex court rules until it frames its own

Space constraints at Constitution Avenue premises prompt flurry of meetings.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:32am

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Sheikh Hasina verdict

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Newspaper , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:28am

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

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

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’

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

‘Fully prepared’: Indian Army chief says May conflict was ‘a trailer’ in new warning to Pakistan

Suspect linked to Delhi car blast presented in court today.

World , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:46pm

‘Fully prepared’: Indian Army chief says May conflict was ‘a trailer’ in new warning to Pakistan

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

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

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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Newspaper , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:45am

Vitol, Cnergyico make Pakistan’s biggest single delivery of marine fuel

“This latest initiative enhances Pakistan's capacity to serve the global shipping industry with sustainable fuel solutions,” says Cnergyico Pk Limited director.

Business , Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:06am

Vitol, Cnergyico make Pakistan’s biggest single delivery of marine fuel

38 terrorists killed in four separate KP operations: ISPR

Military’s media affairs says operations were carried out between November 15 and 17, adding that terrorists belonged to Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:54pm

38 terrorists killed in four separate KP operations: ISPR

Cloudflare says fix implemented, issue resolved after global outage

X, Spotify, ChatGPT were among major websites affected; Cloudflare says some users still experiencing issues.

Tech , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 11:21pm

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Govt says rooftop solar ‘not hurting’ grid

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

Newspaper , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 07:22am

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Gaza resolution

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Newspaper , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 08:28am

Pakistan enters bunkering market with first facility

Refuelling facility established for commercial shipping; bunkering at a port is process of supplying ships with fuel for propulsion and onboard machinery.

Newspaper , Updated 19 Nov, 2025 07:18am

Pakistan enters bunkering market with first facility

Explainer: Why did a Cloudflare outage cause websites to go down?

Websites relying on DNS service providers will be rendered inaccessible if the provider experiences an outage.

Tech , Published 18 Nov, 2025 06:37pm

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Judges and arbitration

Arbitration is not a silo. Those who think in silos come to grief early.

Newspaper , Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:24am

SBP limits cash dollar transactions

Makes account-to-account transfer mandatory for dollar deposits.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 07:38am

Current account deficit surges by 255pc to $733m in July-Oct

Rising imports and falling exports contributed to poor performance.

Newspaper , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:22am

Current account deficit surges by 255pc to $733m in July-Oct

3 key judicial bodies reconstituted in light of 27th Constitutional Amendment

SC's Justice Mandokhail nominated as member of Supreme Judicial Council and Practice and Procedure Committee, FCC's Justice Farooq included in Judicial Commission of Pakistan.

Pakistan , Published 18 Nov, 2025 02:39pm

3 key judicial bodies reconstituted in light of 27th Constitutional Amendment

Forex curbs

THE State Bank’s new restrictions on individual dollar purchases appear to be an attempt to manage a market ...

Newspaper , Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:24am

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

Resolution authorises International Stabilisation Force in Gaza Strip; Hamas says document fails to meet Palestinians’ rights and demands; Pakistan votes in favour of US resolution.

World , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 03:29pm

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

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Newspaper , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:02am

Who is AJK’s new premier, Faisal Rathore?

Known for his soft-spoken, conciliatory and non-controversial disposition, Rathore has served as a minister in the AJK cabinet and is a trusted confidant of Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 06:52pm

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Federal Constitutional Court kicks off proceedings amid space constraints

Seven courtrooms arranged on IHC floors; three benches hear several cases on first working day.

Newspaper , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:35am

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