Indian defence attache claims PAF downed Indian fighter jets because of ‘political leadership’s constraints’

Says, “This self-imposed limitation by govt was intended to prevent escalation of conflict in a nuclear environment."

Published 29 Jun, 2025 11:38pm

Homegrown satellite imagery tool wins top Google prize

Team from Islamabad's Institute of Space Technology say their innovation can be used across several fields.

Updated 30 Jun, 2025 09:13am

Pakistan: A history through posters, papers and assorted paraphernalia

A pictorial timeline of the nation's most telling moments.

Updated 13 May, 2017 05:10pm

Terrorist threat

It should be remembered that a recent UN report very clearly stated that Afghan Taliban continue their support for TTP.

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 09:29am

Trump blasts ‘communist’ winner of New York mayoral Democratic primary

“If he does get in, I'm going to be president and he is going to have to do the right thing [or] they're not getting any money” from the federal government, US president warns.

Published 29 Jun, 2025 11:48pm

Govt has decided to enhance water storage capacity due to India’s actions: PM Shehbaz

Says government will build “non-controversial water storage capacity” by utilising resources such as the Diamer Bhasha dam and others.

Published 01 Jul, 2025 10:41pm

How the SC Constitutional Bench handed two-thirds majority to an unelected ‘unity’ regime

After this latest verdict, the Constitutional Bench has served that Constitution on a platter to the rejected parties: they can now reshape our legal order all by themselves.

Published 30 Jun, 2025 12:34pm

Hague court’s ruling

The country must deploy the best legal and diplomatic minds to defend its water rights.

Updated 30 Jun, 2025 08:55am

Trump ramps up Musk feud with deportation threat

“We might have to put DOGE on Elon. You know what DOGE is? DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon,” Trump says.

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 10:54pm

Fuel prices go up in aftermath of Israeli attacks on Iran

Petrol to be sold for Rs266.79/litre; HSD to cost Rs272.98/litre; LPG rate cut by Rs7.51/kg.

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 08:49am

Indian ban fails to hit Pakistan’s trade

Shipping delays push up costs, but exporters report minimal impact on overall trade.

Updated 29 Jun, 2025 08:23am

Snakes on a plane bound for India, again

Sixteen live snake were seized from passenger returning from Thailand.

Published 30 Jun, 2025 06:22pm

Pakistan urges India to resume functioning of IWT after Hague court’s supplemental award

Court of Arbitration announced supplemental award after India’s "illegal and unilateral" announcement to hold the IWT in abeyance.

Updated 30 Jun, 2025 08:05pm

‘Man of peace’?

Trump’s imperious conduct and record so far contradict his claim of being a peacemaker.

Updated 30 Jun, 2025 12:19pm

Teenager dead, 2 terrorists killed as govt offices attacked in Mastung

Seven others injured in shootout between security forces and attackers; bank, tehsil office also targeted.

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 05:16pm

Man in Bahawalnagar district booked for ‘inviting friends to rape his wife’

Woman says that on hearing her cries, some neighbours arrived there and her husband and his friends managed to escape.

Updated 30 Jun, 2025 10:05am

Undefeated Pakistan storm into Asian netball semis after defeating Maldives

Win marks fifth and final match of the group stage; next match set for July 3 against Japan.

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 10:02pm

Consolidating power

Just when we think there is nothing more to reveal, they shed another fig leaf.

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 05:50pm

President gives assent to Finance Act 2025

Act will be applicable from July 1.

Published 30 Jun, 2025 10:16pm

Pakistan assumes UN Security Council presidency

This marks Pakistan’s eighth term on the 15-member body and its first presidency since 2013.

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 08:55am