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27th Constitutional Amendment on the agenda as PM Shehbaz holds flurry of meetings

MQM-P, PML-Q and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party delegations call on premier; Dar, Azam Tarar among various ministers present.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 03:54pm

President, secretary general of aircraft engineers’ body dismissed from service amid ongoing tiff with PIA

Engineers have been protesting for two-and-a-half months for pay hikes; PIA alleges protest is aimed at sabotaging national flag carrier's privatisation.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 03:55pm

Third round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in presence of mediators begins in Istanbul

Pakistan's delegation to be led by ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik while Afghan Taliban’s delegation includes General Directorate of Intelligence chief Abdul Haq Waseq.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 03:38pm

Only Sohail Afridi can make decisions for peace in KP, says CM’s aide

"Any decision for lasting peace in the province will be made by the chief minister, and the provincial government will implement it,” says Shafiullah Jan.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 03:09pm

Islamabad court withdraws non-bailable arrest warrants issued against Imaan Mazari, spouse

"Being punished for speaking the truth," says Mazari; court adjourns hearing until Saturday.

Published 06 Nov, 2025 03:24pm

CJCSC General Shamshad expresses commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Brunei

Meets Brunei's civil-military leadership, including its sultan, during an official visit.

Published 06 Nov, 2025 12:32pm

Trump continues to comment on Pakistan-India May conflict, now says ‘8 planes shot down essentially’

"Eight planes, seven planes were shot down — an eighth was really badly wounded," US president says.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 12:28pm

CM Murad stresses need for digitisation as Sindh launches system to monitor student attendance

Says system has been rolled out in 600 schools as of now.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 02:21pm

Qatar Airways sells entire Cathay Pacific stake for $897m

CEO says exit after 8 years will allow company to optimise investments, position itself for long-term growth.

Published 06 Nov, 2025 01:30pm

Elon Musk’s Starlink to start services in India’s Maharashtra state

"This collaboration … will ensure the state leads India in satellite-enabled digital infrastructure," says state’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Published 06 Nov, 2025 10:28am

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Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis slams FIA’s Grade-18 attestation rule for foreign travel

Ministry's focal person says Pakistanis who have a valid Protector Certificate will be able to travel abroad without hindrance.

Pakistan , Published 04 Nov, 2025 11:45pm

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Haris Rauf suspended for two ODIs against South Africa following ICC Code of Conduct breaches

Amasses four demerit points in 24-month period; Sahibzada Farhan, Jaspreet Bumrah given one demerit point each.

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After all, the 18th Amendment was a major achievement for the party and its co-chairman, incumbent President Asif Ali Zardari.

Newspaper , Updated 05 Nov, 2025 09:06am

Germany offers cash to Afghans in Pakistan to forgo resettlement

Single woman may get 1,500 euros in Pakistan and a further 5,000 euros if she travels to Afghanistan or a third country.

Newspaper , Updated 05 Nov, 2025 09:34am

Germany offers cash to Afghans in Pakistan to forgo resettlement

World Bank study finds Pakistan’s urbanisation level at 88pc

Official estimates classify only 39pc of population as urban

Newspaper , Updated 05 Nov, 2025 08:10am

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Seeks to renegotiate Qatar supplies amid demand slump.

Newspaper , Updated 05 Nov, 2025 08:16am

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FBR extends deadline for filing returns manually until Nov 30

Tax body to establish cells at field offices to facilitate manual filers; also offers legal and technical support to taxpayers.

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President Zardari offers expansion of defence collaboration to Qatari emir

Qatari leader responded positively to the offer, said Pak-Saudi defence pact was a "welcome and timely step that should have happened earlier", according to the Presidency.

Pakistan , Updated 05 Nov, 2025 07:58pm

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Social media post case: Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband

Also issues show cause notice to them asking why their bail should not be rejected.

Pakistan , Published 05 Nov, 2025 05:48pm

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India ramps up support after Afghan quake, vying with China for influence

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirms delegation’s departure for Istanbul talks with Afghan Taliban

Minister says “final shape” of proposed changes in 27th Constitutional Amendment will emerge by next week and be tabled in Parliament.

, Published 05 Nov, 2025 09:22pm

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PIA operations ‘restored’ after engineers’ strike causes delays to several international flights

Aircraft engineers' society vows to continue strike till demands fulfilled; 7 flights from across country face delays of upto 14 hours.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Nov, 2025 07:20pm

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Citizens suffer prolonged traffic jam on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road

CM Shah takes notice, orders police to immediately restore traffic flow.

Pakistan , Updated 05 Nov, 2025 10:56pm

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