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PM calls on world to urge Kabul to rein in terrorists operating from Afghan soil

PM holds meetings with Turkish and Iranian presidents on sidelines of international forum in Ashgabat, stresses need for Afghan Taliban to address Pakistan's security concerns.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 06:55pm

Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan must receive funding under the NFC award: Nawaz

PML-N supremo says he is inviting applications for elections in both provinces with a Dec 31 deadline, adding that tickets will be given out on ‘merit’.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 06:33pm

Pakistan to allow Binance to explore ‘tokenisation’ of up to $2bn of assets

"Binance and/or its affiliates may provide technical expertise, advisory support, training and capacity building," finance ministry says.

Published 12 Dec, 2025 07:05pm

Senator alleges ‘corruption of billions of rupees’ in attestation of documents at Foreign Office

Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs decides to raise the matter with FO; senator calls for digitisation of attestation process.

Published 12 Dec, 2025 05:22pm

Death toll from river Jhelum accident rises to 10 after 6 more bodies recovered

A hi-ace van plunged into river near Garari bridge a day earlier; three passengers still missing.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 07:32pm

Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly polls to be held on Jan 24

Retired Judge Yar Muhammad was appointed chief minister of GB following the expiry of its elected government tenure.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 07:49pm

Bilawal responds to Punjab CM Maryam’s ‘warm welcome’, thanks her for ‘positive gesture’

“Punjab is your home, and you will always find a place of respect here,” Maryam says to Bilawal on X.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 03:06pm

Absence of political trust between India and US highlighted at Congress hearing

Democratic congresswoman cautions that Trump risks becoming “the president who lost India”.

Published 12 Dec, 2025 12:22pm

Rainfall, snow expected in KP, GB, and Balochistan over weekend

Met Office says a shallow western disturbance is likely to approach western parts on night of Dec 12.

Published 12 Dec, 2025 03:50pm

5 cops injured in late-night terrorist attack on police checkpost in Bannu

According to a police statement, Fitna al Khawarij terrorists attacked the post on Thursday night.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 12:41pm

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US approves sale of tech worth $686m for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets

The package includes Link–16 systems, cryptographic equipment, avionics updates, training, and comprehensive logistical support.

World , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 07:29am

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Ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years under Army Act, involvement in political agitation being dealt with separately: ISPR

ISPR says Hameed tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of Official Secret Act, misuse of authority and govt resources and causing wrongful loss to persons.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 04:59pm

Ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years under Army Act, involvement in political agitation being dealt with separately: ISPR

Content creators Rajab Butt, Nadeem Mubarak to arrive tonight; will surrender to authorities on Dec 10

IHC grants YouTubers protective bail till tomorrow; both face NCCIA-registered cases.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Dec, 2025 10:02pm

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Bangladesh open to joining bloc with Pakistan, sans India

Dhaka's foreign adviser says it is possible for Bangladesh strategically but not for Nepal, Bhutan to join grouping excluding India.

World , Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:23am

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Pakistan summons Norwegian envoy over ‘unwarranted’ presence at court hearing

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Pakistan , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:20pm

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‘Just the beginning’: Journalists, politicians react to Faiz Hameed’s sentencing

“He set a precedent for manipulating the judiciary,” says senior journalist Shahzeb Khanzada.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:22pm

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Bilawal says PTI’s ‘extreme politics’ is ‘putting the party in jeopardy’, opposes ban

“They attack institutions when Pakistan is passing through a critical phase,” the PPP chairman said, advising the party to engage in politics.

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Bilawal says PTI’s ‘extreme politics’ is ‘putting the party in jeopardy’, opposes ban

SC stays trial court proceedings against Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha in controversial social media post case

Stays proceedings till their pending appeals are decided by the Islamabad High Court; Norwegian Ambassador Per Albert Ilsas attends proceedings.

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Hamza ‘The Rocket’ fires into swimming record books at National Games

His home city of Faisalabad does not have a 50m pool, whose single lap he completed in historic fashion on Wednesday afternoon to set a new national record in the men’s 50m breaststroke.

Sport , Published 11 Dec, 2025 01:08am

Hamza ‘The Rocket’ fires into swimming record books at National Games

UAE cracks down on visa abuse with new penalties for ‘sheltering infiltrators’

Fines start from Dh100,000 and reach up to Dh5 million in cases involving multiple offenders or organised networks, in addition to a minimum two months' imprisonment.

World , Published 10 Dec, 2025 08:49pm

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Timeline of Faiz Hameed’s arrest and trial

In Nov 2023, Supreme Court said allegations of an “extremely serious nature” against the ex-spymaster “cannot be left unattended”.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 04:03pm

Timeline of Faiz Hameed’s arrest and trial

Toxic air

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Newspaper , Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:34am

US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories

Applicants will need to provide their social media histories from the last five years.

World , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:01am

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SBP receives $1.2bn tranche from IMF

Central bank says the amount will be reflected in its foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on Dec 12.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 12:41pm

British lawmakers press for action on Kashmir freedom

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World , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 07:59am

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ADB lifts Pakistan’s growth outlook

Sees robust growth for South Asia for 2025 and 2026 despite challenges.

Newspaper , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:11am

PIA’s loom

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Newspaper , Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:41am

NCCIA gets time to file reply to YouTuber’s plea

Reply to be submitted by Dec 12.

Newspaper , Updated 10 Dec, 2025 11:07am

NCCIA gets time to file reply to YouTuber’s plea

Faiz first ex-spymaster to face court martial

Hameed faces allegations of misconduct levelled by the owner of a private housing society.

Newspaper , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 01:27pm

Faiz first ex-spymaster to face court martial

Microsoft announces $17.5 bn investment in India, its ‘largest ever’ in Asia

India is projected to have more than 900 million internet users by year's end; Modi says he is “happy” that the tech giant had chosen India.

World , Published 09 Dec, 2025 07:43pm

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A history of high-profile court martials in Pakistan

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Pakistan , Updated 11 Dec, 2025 01:42pm

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