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Govt assures public of meeting winter gas demand, hints at 'good news' for fuel prices

Petroleum minister vows "utmost efforts" to ensure gas supply for three daily meals; says country building energy security architecture from scratch.

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 08:46pm

'We made a deal months ago': Trump says US will stop $4 billion funding to Israel at end of 2026

Says left-wing politicians are using the US financial support to Israel as a talking point to criticise Republicans.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 07:12pm

Soldier martyred, 17 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR

ISPR says IBOs conducted on the “reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan”.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 07:57pm

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Trump confirms US strike on Iran, says 'anti-aircraft facility' was targeted

Iran says 3 oil tankers hit naval mines, catch fire in Strait of Hormuz.

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 06:48pm

CM Maryam incensed at Chaudhry Salik's claims of corruption in Punjab, sends him Rs5bn defamation notice

In a TV interview, the federal minister said he regularly heard complaints of corruption in Punjab and called Pervez Elahi the best-ever chief minister of Punjab.

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 08:29pm

Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency

All 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats at stake; Democrats need only three House gains and a net four seats in the Senate to wrest both chambers from Republican hands.

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 07:21pm

JI and Dar hold 'candid discussions' on fuel relief, agree to continue talks in coming days

JI's Liaqat Baloch claims that the govt has agreed to provide relief to agri sector and owners of vehicles up to 1,000cc.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 06:23pm

Bangladesh garment workers stage fourth day of wage protests

“There are no major disruptions in our supply chain with only a limited number of factories temporarily closed,” clothing brand H&M says.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 08:44pm

IHC grants protective bail to TikToker booked following stampede at wedding event

Justice Dogar allows the suspect time to approach the relevant forum, preventing his arrest till November 10; Jatt appears before the court in a wheelchair.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 04:26pm

Foreign women rape case: Incomplete police report clears five suspects of sexual assault charges

Police charge three other suspects, who are allegedly low-paid employees of one of the prime suspects, with sexually assaulting the women.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 02:55pm

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CM Maryam incensed at Chaudhry Salik's claims of corruption in Punjab, sends him Rs5bn defamation notice

Lahore court grants NCCIA further two-day remand of suspects over US postage stamp fraud

IHC grants protective bail to TikToker booked following stampede at wedding event

Foreign women rape case: Incomplete police report clears five suspects of sexual assault charges

Azma retorts as Salik remembers Parvez Elahi as ‘the best-ever CM’ in Punjab

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Union Town announces six months of major infrastructure development, with possession-ready residential and commercial plots.

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CM Maryam incensed at Chaudhry Salik's claims of corruption in Punjab, sends him Rs5bn defamation notice

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IHC grants protective bail to TikToker booked following stampede at wedding event

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US hears Pakistan’s concerns over terrorism from Afghanistan, would play ‘productive role’ if there is one: Rubio

"We're against terrorism no matter where it emanates from and who it targets," US secretary of state says.

World , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 07:03pm

US hears Pakistan’s concerns over terrorism from Afghanistan, would play ‘productive role’ if there is one: Rubio

PIA's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Islamabad

PIA becomes the first Pakistani airline to have added a Boeing 787-9 to its fleet.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 05:04pm

PIA's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Islamabad

Adrian Hamilton-Manns appointed new PIA chief executive officer

PIA says the appointment “marks a pivotal chapter” in the airline’s ongoing transformation.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 08:59pm

Adrian Hamilton-Manns appointed new PIA chief executive officer

PTI lawyer Salman Safdar says he met Imran, Bushra Bibi at Adiala jail

Counsel says meeting lasted 40 minutes and was “insufficient to cover all cases [and] legal matters”.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 11:28pm

PTI lawyer Salman Safdar says he met Imran, Bushra Bibi at Adiala jail

‘We’re technology-savvy’: DG ISPR says Pakistan ahead of India, Afghan Taliban in operational readiness

Lt Gen Chaudhry refutes concerns of increased drone usage by Afghan Taliban, whom he says are "proxies" of India; recalls Pakistan shot down drones sent by India last year.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Nov, 2026 10:31pm

‘We’re technology-savvy’: DG ISPR says Pakistan ahead of India, Afghan Taliban in operational readiness

Govt slashes high-speed diesel price by Rs7.76 per litre, petrol by Rs3.40

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs374.51 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs395.20.

Business , Updated 03 Nov, 2026 12:43am

Govt slashes high-speed diesel price by Rs7.76 per litre, petrol by Rs3.40

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Police set up eight pickets for PAF base security in Rawalpindi

As part of the security plan, police mobile squads will patrol around Nur Khan PAF Base.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 10:23am

Police set up eight pickets for PAF base security in Rawalpindi

US-backed consortium proposes $4.4bn LNG project

Proposal envisages four tanks holding 560,000 cubic metres at Port Qasim in first phase of the $4.4bn plan that also includes a 1,100km upcountry gas pipeline.

Newspaper , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 07:27am

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Govt enlists oil refineries to shield citizens from global price hikes

Says they will bear a burden of Rs15bn for 30 days, which will allow petrol to be sold at Rs15 less than the global market.

Business , Updated 03 Nov, 2026 02:41pm

Govt enlists oil refineries to shield citizens from global price hikes

Crew from Nasa's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

Four-membered crew performed tasks such as growing crops in simulated Martian soil and interfacing with Nasa officials with recreated delays.

World , Published 02 Nov, 2026 12:13am

Crew from Nasa's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

Pakistani three-wheelers go international as automotive manufacturer opens plant in Philippines

Sazgar is introducing its passenger, commercial three-wheelers and electric vehicles in the Southeast Asian country.

Pakistan , Published 30 Oct, 2026 09:12pm

Pakistani three-wheelers go international as automotive manufacturer opens plant in Philippines

Without consequence

From drone attacks to online harassment and legal intimidation, the methods of silencing reporters are multiplying, with little fear of punishment.

Newspaper , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 08:22am

Civilian convicted of offences against state cannot claim fundamental rights, govt says in report to LHC

Report argues that Imran's nephew Hassaan Niazi is a convicted prisoner and that his release through a second round of litigation, other than by way of appeal, is not permissible.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 06:24pm

Civilian convicted of offences against state cannot claim fundamental rights, govt says in report to LHC

Pakistan outperforms Vietnam in rice exports

Basmati exports absorb shock waves of the US-Iran conflict, sea route disruptions.

Pakistan , Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:06am

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Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida, officials say

Videos on social media show the jet slamming into the ground next to a road and exploding.

World , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 10:46am

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World , Updated 03 Nov, 2026 07:21pm

Muttahida set to launch street movement for new administrative units

Khalid Maqbool announces rally on Sharea Faisal on Nov 29; calls for referendum to determine will of people on new provinces.

Newspaper , Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:06am

Muttahida set to launch street movement for new administrative units

LHC directs jail authorities to arrange meeting between Noreen Niazi, her daughters

Directive comes after Noreen was shifted to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology following her deteriorating health.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 04:11pm

LHC directs jail authorities to arrange meeting between Noreen Niazi, her daughters

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Newspaper , Updated 02 Nov, 2026 08:58am

M-4 lanes to be expanded within months: Aleem

Faisalabad-Pindi-Bhattian section to have six lanes.

Pakistan , Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:07am

M-4 lanes to be expanded within months: Aleem

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Pakistan's architectural heritage finds a voice in Qatar with Yasmeen Lari, Nayyar Ali Dada's unique practices

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