Afghan Taliban govt urges Pakistan not to start deportation of refugees as deadline expires

Minister urges Pakistan to allow refugees to return voluntarily; state media says strict action to commence after expiry of deadline.

Published 01 Apr, 2025 01:51pm

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Published 29 Mar, 2025 03:21am

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital markets

Agreement aims to facilitate technology development and sharing, along with human resource collaboration.

Published 01 Apr, 2025 01:19pm

Murree Road-Srinagar Highway underpass expected to be ready in mid-May

According to PC-I, the project is supposed to be completed in 60 days at an estimated cost of Rs900 million.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 12:47pm

First line of defence

Pakistan’s foreign service has long needed reform to be able to adapt to global changes and leverage opportunities in a more multipolar world.

Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:48am

Trump says will be ‘kind’ with tariffs as deadline looms

US trade partners are rushing to minimise their exposure to US tariffs, with reports suggesting India might lower some duties.

Updated 01 Apr, 2025 03:12pm

Deportation plan comes under international scrutiny

Guardian terms deportation policy "draconian"; international media highlight risks faced by asylum seekers.

Updated 01 Apr, 2025 11:44am

Zardari asks Sindh ministers, lawmakers to resolve public issues on priority basis

Bilawal visits sites of housing schemes for flood-hit people.

Updated 01 Apr, 2025 07:50am

CM Murad wants key interchange completed within three months

Instructs officials expedite work on Korangi Causeway Bridge; visits under-construction Indus Hospital.

Updated 01 Apr, 2025 09:13am

Maternal uncles among four who raped, killed minor girl in Bahawalpur

Suspects confess to crime to investigators after DNA test results.

Updated 01 Apr, 2025 10:21am

Army chief praises armed forces, LEAs, and KP residents for combating terrorism

Says security forces' commitment, resilience not only provide safety to homeland but also exemplify profound love for it.

Published 31 Mar, 2025 07:41pm

Sit-in will continue until our women reach home after being released: BNP’s Mengal

Says, “Let’s promise that until we get our imprisoned women released, it will be forbidden for us to go home.”

Published 01 Apr, 2025 12:02am

Sindh Building Control Authority amends building rules to legalise commercial use of residential properties

Schools, recreational centres, restaurants, clinics, etc, can be operated in houses following changes to Karachi Building.

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 10:36am

The hype of Google Wallet

Promising as it may be, its current universe is rather limited since it caters to only payment cards, of which there are 56.4m in Pakistan.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 12:38pm

The certain uncertainty of wheat

Wheat crop size, price remain up in air owing to weathering challenges, loss of acreage and the end of provincial procurement.

Updated 01 Apr, 2025 08:06am

Pakistan’s investments in Malaysia now at $397m, says Malaysian PM after call with PM Shehbaz

PM Shehbaz set to make his maiden visit to Malaysia this year, his Malaysian counterpart says.

Updated 01 Apr, 2025 12:42pm

BYC leader Sammi Deen released from Karachi prison after week in custody under MPO

Sammi's legal counsel says she is with her family now.

Published 01 Apr, 2025 07:26pm

Women’s rights

Such judgements, and others directly impacting women’s rights should be given more airtime in media.

Updated 01 Apr, 2025 08:22am

Eid amidst crises

Until the Muslim world takes practical steps to end these atrocities, these besieged populations will see no joy.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 08:59am