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Updated 03 Apr, 2025 07:49am

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Deportations begin today amid ‘deadline extension’ confusion

UNHCR spokesperson says some ACC holders may require "protection", urges Islamabad to view their cases sympathetically.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 07:47am

Missing Palestinian medics found in mass grave

Team dispatched to find missing PRCS workers was also killed; some bodies found with their hands bound.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:55am

President to miss Bhutto anniversary after Covid diagnosis

PM Shehbaz expresses good wishes for early and complete recovery.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 08:17am

PTI embroiled in controversy over who gets to meet Imran

Jailed leader asks KP CM Gandapur to "re-engage" with establishment.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 07:56am

No ‘target date’ for finalising visa restrictions, says State Dept

Delay in finalising list of nations whose citizens could face additional curbs on US travel points to internal disagreements, legal and bureaucratic challenges.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 08:01am

Twin cities turn into ‘no-go area’ for Afghans after deadline expires

Rawalpindi police chief orders expulsion of Afghan refugees residing in district.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 08:11am

Balochistan resolves to tighten noose on terrorists

• Security operations to be expanded across province • Night-time travel on inter-provincial highways banned indefinitely

Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

PM Shehbaz greets nation, Muslim world leaders on Eid

Says country is "facing thre­ats from internal and external enemies,” highlights need to stay protected from “hatred, sectarianism and all sorts of extremism”.

Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Announcement

The offices of Dawn will remain closed on Monday (March 31) and Tuesday (April 1) on account of Eidul Fitr. Hence...

Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

JUI-F seeks written accord with PTI over anti-govt drive

Venues yet to be finalised; PTI seeks ‘two-pronged approach’ in protest against PML-N govt, says PTI senator

Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

BNP-M sit-in continues after talks with govt fail

Akhtar Mengal refuses to end protest until BYC leaders are released; Quetta remains inaccessible after authorities place more containers.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 08:23am

Situationer: Battle for seniority may overshadow upcoming JCP huddle

The controversy began in February following the transfer of three high court judges to the IHC.

Updated 02 Apr, 2025 09:10am

Myanmar quake death toll passes 1,600

Authorities in Bangkok struggle to find workers trapped under rubble; 2,900 buildings, 30 roads, seven bridges damaged, says opposition.

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:22am

Suicide bomber targets BNP-M sit-in near Mastung

Akhtar Mengal, supporters remain unharmed; Bilawal condemns attack.

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 12:30pm

11 killed in Mardan security action

Locals claim shepherds were killed in "drone strike”; KP govt insists casualties were "collateral damage" during intelligence op, calls it “painful”.

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:51am

Jirga secures eight-month truce in Kurram

KURRAM: A local jirga brokered an eight-month peace agreement between the warring sides in Kurram district on...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:51am

WB okays $300m for Punjab clean air initiative

Programme will tackle smog and air pollution with launch of several comprehensive initiatives.

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 07:52am

Pakistan fires back at Indian FM barbs over minority rights

FO calls India a "serial violator" of minority rights; Fatemi raises Kashmir issue with UN chief.

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:04am

Massive quake kills over 150 in Myanmar, Thailand

Toll likely to soar as many trapped in rubble; hundreds more injured; jolts felt as far as China, Cambodia and India.

Updated 29 Mar, 2025 07:41am

Govt asks Nepra to cut tariffs by Rs1.71 per unit till June end

New rates to be notified only after April 4 public hearing by the power regulator

Published 29 Mar, 2025 06:55am

Arrangements finalised to detain, deport Afghans as deadline nears

High-level meeting chaired by interior minister briefed on deportation plan; committee formed to consider KP CM’s suggestion for talks with Kabul.

Updated 29 Mar, 2025 07:48am

Punjab asks PTA, FIA to block fake arms licence website

Illegal website imitating provincial govt being used to de­­fraud citizens while offering arms licence services.

Published 29 Mar, 2025 06:55am

Justice Sattar questions acting IHC CJ’s power to reassign cases

Says reassignment requests must be routed through deputy registrar.

Published 29 Mar, 2025 06:55am

Balochistan govt turns to opposition for help with countering terrorism

• Spokesman says ‘our doors’ always open for dialogue in the interest of province • Ministers slam wave of deadly attacks,

Published 29 Mar, 2025 06:55am

PDMA moves to address Cholistan water crisis

Sherry Rehman expresses concern over escalating drought situation in 3 provinces.

Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:50am

Power levy would have cut consumer costs

IHC suspends implementation of levy following petition filed by major industrial companies.

Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:50am

Situationer: Method behind Fatemi’s flurry of meetings in Washington

PM’s aide meets ranking members of Pakistan Caucus, head of Foreign Affairs committee.

Updated 27 Mar, 2025 08:32am

Doctor among three killed in Quetta blast

At least 3 dead in Quetta blast; 5 killed in Turbat grenade attack; 6 passengers killed in Gwadar firing incident; 3 officials slain in Mastung.

Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:50am

Carbon levy on the cards after IMF funding secured

About Rs7 cut in electricity tariff likely; water pricing to be introduced; gradual end to automobile protectionism on cards.

Updated 27 Mar, 2025 07:52am

Pakistan assails ‘unfair’ US curbs, brushes off bill targeting officials

FO welcomes US' latest intelligence assessment identifying TTP as potential threat.

Updated 28 Mar, 2025 09:13am

Women’s legal rights not tied to marriage: SC

Presumption a woman is financially dependent on her husband contrary to Islamic law, says Justice Mansoor.

Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:42am

Govt has second thoughts on changes to solar policy

Cabinet seeks new recommendations for changes to net metering policy after incorporating feedback from stakeholders.

Updated 27 Mar, 2025 08:19am

Council of Islamic Ideology comes out against SC verdict in polygamy case

Says "un-Islamic" to grant first wife right to annul marriage; notes that 1961 Law contrary to Sharia.

Updated 27 Mar, 2025 08:21am

Major tariff relief hits snag despite IMF’s meagre cut

Proposed easing of electricity costs may take months to materialise due to IHC stay order, regulatory hurdles.

Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:37am