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PTI protest: interior ministry says WiFi, mobile internet suspensions only in areas with ‘security concerns’

Internet to remain working in rest of country; Naqvi tells Gohar "cannot permit any rally"; Nacta warns of TTP threat; containers in Islamabad.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 11:14pm

KP to form high-powered commission to settle Kurram land disputes among warring tribes

KP IG, chief secretary, Barrister Saif attend high-level jirga; reports of attack on KP govt chopper termed "baseless"; 18 killed in fresh clashes.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 08:28pm

ICC warrants are binding, EU cannot pick and choose: Josep Borrell

European Union’s foreign policy chief says same obligations are also binding on countries aspiring to join the EU.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:28pm

3 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa engagements: ISPR

Says two killed in Khyber district and one killed, three injured while trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border in South Waziristan.

Published 23 Nov, 2024 11:48pm

Bushra Bibi booked in three cases across Punjab over ‘Saudi’ remarks

FIRs say former first lady's comments were against “foreign policy, high-level affairs and mutual public interest” of both countries.

Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:15pm

Policeman among two dead in separate IED blasts in Bajaur: DPO

DPO says “search and strike” operation under way in Mamund tehsil to apprehend the suspects.

Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:57pm

Wealthy countries’ $300bn offer seeks to end COP29 stalemate

It is not clear if the wealthy countries’ revised position has been formally communicated to developing countries at COP29.

Published 23 Nov, 2024 05:44pm

Jaiswal slams unbeaten 90 as India seize control against Australia

Hosts bowl India out for 150 on day one in conditions conducive to seam bowling, before being skittled out for 104.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:56pm

Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction

Two-day auction in Jeddah is the first cricketing event of this stature to be hosted in Saudi Arabia.

Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:21pm

CM Maryam orders action against VC of Multan’s Nishtar medical varsity, other officials

Move follows inquiry reports about outbreak of HIV/AIDs leading to virus transmission to 25 patients.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 11:58am

What’s Next After ICC Issues Warrants For Israeli Leaders?

Countries Divided Over ICC Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu

What’s Happening in Parachinar?

Watch US React To ICC Arrest Warrants Against Russia’s Putin, Israel’s Netanyahu

Parachinar: Jigra Held to Resolve Violence

Cost of Agricultural Reforms in Pakistan

All Hospitals To Stop Services ‘Within 48 Hrs’ Over Fuel Shortages: Gaza Ministry

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Rare outburst from Bushra Bibi ruffles many feathers

Imran's wife alleges foreign conspiracy to oust him after his "barefoot" visit to Madina.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Rare outburst from Bushra Bibi ruffles many feathers

PTI ‘rues’ Bushra’s remarks at critical juncture

While she didn't specify who was behind alleged foreign conspiracy to oust Imran, PTI leaders term her statement "mistake".

Pakistan , Updated 22 Nov, 2024 03:48pm

PTI ‘rues’ Bushra’s remarks at critical juncture

Big blow to PTI as IHC rules no protest allowed over weekend amid Belarusian president’s visit

Bushra Bibi releases video carrying Imran's message; Section 144 in Rawalpindi till Nov 26; Rangers requested in 3 Punjab districts.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:39pm

Big blow to PTI as IHC rules no protest allowed over weekend amid Belarusian president’s visit

Kurram atrocity

It would be a monumental mistake for the state to continue ignoring the violence in Kurram.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:59am

At least 38 dead in gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Kurram District: police

SHO says 11 people injured; Kurram DC says two separate convoys were of members of the Shia community; President Zardari, KP CM condemn attack.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:28pm

At least 38 dead in gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Kurram District: police

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‘They tried to erase her’: Gladiator II slammed for cutting Egyptian-Palestinian actor May Calamawy’s scenes

Fans of the Moon Knight star are up in arms after she was effectively 'erased' from the film.

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A walk down memory lane for some, an exposure of a vastly different country to most, Society Girl is a record of how decisive the 70s were for Pakistan.

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As climate change wreaked havoc and government action stalled, the people turned to the judiciary, seeking urgent intervention through landmark environmental cases.

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