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UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan

Resolution says member states can take part in the Board of Peace, authorises the international stabilisation force in Gaza Strip; Hamas says document fails to meet Palestinians’ rights and demands; Pakistan votes in favour of US resolution.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:23am

28th Amendment can be introduced if there is consensus: Sanaullah

“There is a need to review how we can better serve the people according to the present needs of the provinces and the Centre,” PM's aide says.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 11:57pm

No-confidence ousts Haq in AJK; PPP’s Rathore takes over premiership

In 53-member house, 36 lawmakers voted in favour of no-trust motion, two voted against it and 14 abstained.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:47pm

‘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.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:46pm

PIA, Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines ink ‘landmark’ cargo deal

“This partnership will establish a strategic corridor for regional trade,” PIA statement reads.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:39pm

PTI slams political victimisation, ‘inhumane’ treatment of SIC chief Hamid Raza

Strongly demands that Raza be immediately provided access to necessary medical care and legal facilities in jail.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:57pm

‘Pakistan has become extremely relevant,’ Tarar says of foreign policy on global stage after May skirmish

“We had the strength of the truth, so when we told the story and told it right, the world heard it, and it had an impact," information minister says.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:14pm

Compensation package for martyred, injured civil armed forces personnel raised: interior ministry

Decision to revise compensation to be on par with the Islamabad Police was made by the Interior Ministry in August.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 10:42pm

FM Dar arrives in Moscow for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit

Deputy prime minister will share Pakistan’s perspective on regional, global issues as well as ways to strengthen organisation for benefit of SCO region, FO says.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:06pm

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for crackdown on students

In a statement issued from hiding in India, Hasina terms verdict “biased and politically motivated”; Dhaka asks Delhi to extradite Hasina.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:21pm

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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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Rewarding size, not effort, has hurt Pakistan’s fiscal health. Can the 11th NFC Award rewrite the script?

SBP limits cash dollar transactions

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

Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 07:38am

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’

COAS Munir reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperation with Jordan

Jordanian king given comprehensive briefing on structure, capabilities, and product portfolio of state-owned Global Industrial and Defence Solutions.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 07:39pm

COAS Munir reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperation with Jordan

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

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

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

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

Maaz Sadaqat dazzles as Pakistan Shaheens crush India ‘A’ in Rising Stars Asia Cup

The 19-year-old all-rounder, who also claimed two wickets earlier, single-handedly dismantled India's bowling.

Sport , Published 16 Nov, 2025 11:06pm

Maaz Sadaqat dazzles as Pakistan Shaheens crush India ‘A’ in Rising Stars Asia Cup

Politicians, journalists jump to Shahzeb Khanzada’s defence after anchorperson accosted in public

Video on social media shows a man accosting Khanzada in what appears to be a clothing store, accusing him of acting against Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:08am

Politicians, journalists jump to Shahzeb Khanzada’s defence after anchorperson accosted in public

Shrinking freedoms

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Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 08:56am

Impact of 27th on jailed leader

So far, a lot of the blame has been put on the political class for its failure to deliver.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 09:31am

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.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 06:32pm

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

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".

Pakistan , Published 16 Nov, 2025 04:10pm

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

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

China, Russia may not veto Gaza resolution tomorrow

UNSC to vote on US-sponsored draft resolution to authorise an international stabilisation force (ISF) in the enclave.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 07:28am

China, Russia may not veto Gaza resolution tomorrow

Revisiting tolerance

The idea of tolerance is not foreign to our culture.

Newspaper , Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:47am

Terrorism’s strategic space

When state priorities shift, terrorists exploit the resulting vacuums and disruptions.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 09:20am

Arrest warrant issued for Musa Maneka in servant shooting case

Ordered to appear before the court on November 19.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 09:36am

Arrest warrant issued for Musa Maneka in servant shooting case

Accomplice of Delhi car blast ‘suicide bomber’ arrested: Indian authorities

Arrested suspect facilitated the purchase of the vehicle used in the blast, India's National Investigation Agency says.

World , Published 16 Nov, 2025 09:36pm

Accomplice of Delhi car blast ‘suicide bomber’ arrested: Indian authorities

Victim of sexual assault accuses ‘djinn’ for influencing alleged rapist: FIR

Claims "Djinn Adil" possesses the son-in-law until he assaults her.

Pakistan , Published 16 Nov, 2025 03:06pm

Victim of sexual assault accuses ‘djinn’ for influencing alleged rapist: FIR

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

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Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 05:00pm

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Fazl addresses clerics in Dhaka

Pledges “if Bangladesh took one step forward, Pakistan would take two."

Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 08:22am

Afghanistan seeks to cut economic dependence on Pakistan

Kabul wants to bolster trade with Central Asian states; Afghan traders say Islamabad still shortest, cheapest route to seaports.

Newspaper , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:58am

Afghanistan seeks to cut economic dependence on Pakistan

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