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Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement for $1.2bn tranche

Two sides conclude Article IV consultations; IMF calls for phasing out the fuel support scheme promptly, given its high cost and broad targeting.

Updated 08 Oct, 2026 07:52am

DG ISPR says Pakistani troops present in Saudi Arabia 'for decades' across multiple domains

Says Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye did not form in a "vacuum".

Updated 07 Oct, 2026 10:03pm

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Tanker off Qatar reports hits from multiple projectiles: UK maritime agency

UN peacekeeping force says shots fired at post on Israel-Lebanon border.

Updated 08 Oct, 2026 08:45am

Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.82 per litre, reduces high-speed diesel rate by Re0.91

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs396.65 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs394.94 per litre.

Published 07 Oct, 2026 10:49pm

KP CM Afridi seeks law to impeach governor, rejects operations

KP CM tells chief secretary, police chief not to follow "unconstitutional" orders.

Updated 08 Oct, 2026 08:07am

Nana Patekar no more: Veteran Bollywood actor dies at 75

He suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday morning at his Goa residence.

Published 08 Oct, 2026 08:16am

As largest public employer, govt must set an example: SC

Clear, predictable rules stressed for public servants; administrative convenience can’t justify denying legitimate promotion, bench observes.

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:00am

Flour prices raised by Rs14 per kg

Retailers accuse millers of suspending supply to engineer price shock; Chakki flour hits Rs210 per kg.

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:01am

3 killed in attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid, Abha airports: civil aviation body

One Pakistani among 36 injured; Saudi-led coalition says it “destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform” used in the attack on Riyadh.

Published 08 Oct, 2026 01:30am

Emergency, governor's rule would 'definitely' be imposed if deemed necessary to 'save' KP: Kundi

“We have to save the province, we have to establish peace in the province,” he says.

Published 07 Oct, 2026 11:24pm

Pakistan’s Startup Future: AI, Funding & the Fight to Innovate

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HRCP for criminal justice reforms to address Punjab prison overcrowding

Raid on Lahore call centre: 39 arrested for ‘blackmailing people through loan apps’

Man booked for rape of relative woman in Vehari

Families move LHC to meet Imran’s detained sisters

Farmers to protest against high farm costs, low crop rates

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HRCP for criminal justice reforms to address Punjab prison overcrowding

Raid on Lahore call centre: 39 arrested for ‘blackmailing people through loan apps’

Man booked for rape of relative woman in Vehari

Families move LHC to meet Imran’s detained sisters

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Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia agree to rapid force deployment in the kingdom under Makkah pact

Khawaja Asif says only Saudi forces are involved in combat operations against Houthis at present, Pakistani and Turkish forces playing supportive roles.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 12:13am

Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia agree to rapid force deployment in the kingdom under Makkah pact

PTI long march: CM Afridi-led convoy camps in Mattani for the night, heads to Khyber next

Afridi criticises Centre's counterterrorism policy; KP governor warns PTI long march won’t be allowed beyond Attock.

Pakistan , Updated 07 Oct, 2026 12:54am

PTI long march: CM Afridi-led convoy camps in Mattani for the night, heads to Khyber next

Pakistan opposes new permanent Security Council members

Asim Iftikhar says Islamabad backs more elected seats on UNSC.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 07:49am

Pakistan opposes new permanent Security Council members

Pakistan successfully tests launch of extended-range Fatah-IV cruise missile: ISPR

"The weapon system is capable of engaging targets at extended ranges with high precision and lethality," ISPR says.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 09:31pm

Pakistan successfully tests launch of extended-range Fatah-IV cruise missile: ISPR

PTI long march: KP CM's convoy halts in Kohat for the night, heads for Peshawar on Tuesday

Sohail Afridi says this is a long struggle, but "T20 match" begins Oct 8 onwards.

Pakistan , Updated 05 Oct, 2026 10:15pm

PTI long march: KP CM's convoy halts in Kohat for the night, heads for Peshawar on Tuesday

Pochettino says tried to sign world-class David ahead of US-Canada clash

David has started the season in blistering form with Atletico Madrid, which he joined on loan last month after a difficult spell at Juventus.

Sport , Published 06 Oct, 2026 03:27am

Pochettino says tried to sign world-class David ahead of US-Canada clash

FBR introduces rules for electronic scrutiny of taxpayers

Tax watchdog's use of AI for scrutiny of tax returns will allow it to detect factual and legal mistakes.

Pakistan , Published 07 Oct, 2026 07:01am

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PM Shehbaz urges PTI to call off long march, resolve issues through dialogue

Says PTI were bent on ensuring the talks do not succeed; Tallal Chaudhry says talks conditional on PTI calling off march.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 07:09pm

PM Shehbaz urges PTI to call off long march, resolve issues through dialogue

Farming reform

Agriculture needs investment, but not another round of costly interventions.

Newspaper , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 08:44am

Saudi deployment

The country values its deep ties with Saudi Arabia and should do all it can to protect the kingdom from external aggression.

Newspaper , Updated 07 Oct, 2026 09:11am

UN chief hails Pakistan's 'pivotal role' in US-Iran conflict, calls for 'return to diplomacy'

"I want to send a loud and clear message to all parties: end the conflict, return to diplomacy and restore navigational rights in accordance with international law," he says.

Pakistan , Updated 07 Oct, 2026 12:14am

UN chief hails Pakistan's 'pivotal role' in US-Iran conflict, calls for 'return to diplomacy'

Mass surveillance

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Newspaper , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 03:37pm

Moscow moot ends sans joint statement

Pakistan-Afghanistan disagreement cited as main reason; Islamabad maintains cross-border terror attacks rose despite peace talks with Taliban.

World , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 07:34am

Magical confusion

Of late, the soothsayers among our midst, like Prof Trelawny, have rarely got a prophecy right.

Newspaper , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 08:58am

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The young protesters may have to engage with the fact that India’s growth has been consumer-led and K-shaped, with deepening inequality.

Newspaper , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 09:04am

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IMF talks likely to clear way for $1.2bn disbursement

Informed sources said two sides were now finalising the Memorandum of Economic and Fiscal Policies (MEFP).

Pakistan , Updated 06 Oct, 2026 07:22am

IMF talks likely to clear way for $1.2bn disbursement

Cristiano Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walkout

Ronaldo said he would serve any “suspension that is imposed” on him and accepted he should be punished for his actions.

Sport , Published 07 Oct, 2026 04:06am

Cristiano Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walkout

PTI says Imran's cousin Qasim Zaman taken into custody after Rawalpindi DC orders detention under MPO

PTI lawyer says Qasim Zaman reached a checkpoint near the Adiala jail and informed the authorities that he was there to meet Imran but was taken into custody.

Pakistan , Updated 07 Oct, 2026 03:39am