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PM vows to bring back progress to KP, assails PTI's 'callousness' during its tenures

PM Shehbaz chairs apex committee meeting in Peshawar, with CDF Munir, Kundi, federal ministers in attendance; Centre vows Rs160bn uplift funds, full support for counterterror fight.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 10:07pm

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.60 per litre, raises high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.64

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs377.71 per litre while HSD will cost Rs391.75 per litre.

Published 22 Oct, 2026 10:49pm

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Tehran not responsible for Houthi actions in Bab al-Mandab: Iran's security chief

US Treasury chief cites lack of tankers at Kharg Island as evidence economic campaign against Iran working; Saudi-led coalition says Houthi ballistic missile intercepted over Najran.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 11:28pm

Punjab MPA Hina Parvez Butt defends deleted X post on alleged CCD encounter amid criticism

Says the post was meant to express the “feelings of an ordinary citizen”; she did not "blame" the Punjab chief minister or talk about any institution.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 08:45pm

Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to meet European trio in Istanbul

Turkish foreign ministry says R-4 and E-3+R-4 meetings scheduled for Oct 23.

Published 22 Oct, 2026 11:51pm

England's Brook hits record ODI double ton but Sri Lanka pull off epic chase in Rawalpindi clash

England captain clobbers 10 sixes, 21 fours; Sri Lanka seal a two-wicket win with a score of 430.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 11:18pm

4 cops including DSP martyred, 2 terrorists killed during exchange of fire in KP's Karak: police

The fire exchange took place when law enforcers raided the hideout of a terrorist commander during a search and strike operation, police say.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 11:58pm

Direct flights between Pakistan and Maldives on the horizon as PM stresses connectivity

"We don’t have direct flights from Malé to Islamabad or Karachi; this air link is very important,” premier says.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 11:53pm

ATC replaces state counsel in security breach case after Imaan, Hadi object to appointment

Judges stresses that the defence lawyers must conduct the cross-examination, or Atif Mehmood will pursue it as the new state counsel.

Published 22 Oct, 2026 08:55pm

Mir Raza murder case: Sindh minister says JIT to be formed as per judicial panel's suggestions

Ziaul Hassan Lanjar says the summary has been sent to CM for JIT headed by West DIG Irfan Baloch; committee to assess action against policemen also formed.

Published 22 Oct, 2026 07:54pm

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Can Pakistani Women Still Get Justice for Workplace Harassment?

Can AI Change How Pakistanis Invest?

Inside Pakistan’s Pizza Industry

El Niño & Pakistan’s Smog: What’s the Real Connection?

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Punjab MPA Hina Parvez Butt defends deleted X post on alleged CCD encounter amid criticism

NCCIA arrests Faisalabad man for alleged Saudi visa fraud via TikTok

LHC issues notices to foreign secretary in contempt cases over detention of PTI-linked Pakistanis in UAE

LHC summons Punjab home secretary, Kot Lakhpat jail superintendent in plea seeking release of Imran’s sisters

Man flees after allegedly raping minor girl in Vehari

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Punjab MPA Hina Parvez Butt defends deleted X post on alleged CCD encounter amid criticism

NCCIA arrests Faisalabad man for alleged Saudi visa fraud via TikTok

LHC issues notices to foreign secretary in contempt cases over detention of PTI-linked Pakistanis in UAE

LHC summons Punjab home secretary, Kot Lakhpat jail superintendent in plea seeking release of Imran’s sisters

Man flees after allegedly raping minor girl in Vehari

Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence cooperation pact

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who was present at the signing, says "memorandum reflects Islamabad’s shared commitment to contributing to regional peace and stability".

Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 07:18am

Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence cooperation pact

Maldives president, CDF Munir stress importance of strengthening defence cooperation

20 MoUs signed; PM Shehbaz vows to strengthen Maldives ties for "all time to come".

Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 08:42am

Maldives president, CDF Munir stress importance of strengthening defence cooperation

CDF Munir-Pezeshkian meeting raises peace hopes

Tehran says acceptance of its 7-point proposal can be starting point for renewed talks with US.

World , Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:01am

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Man accused of running over Multan teenager killed in alleged CCD encounter

Suspect allegedly escaped from police custody while on a three-day physical remand.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Oct, 2026 08:47pm

Man accused of running over Multan teenager killed in alleged CCD encounter

Profit rates on National Savings schemes increased from Oct 21

The profit rates on Behbood Savings Certificates, Pensioners’ Benefit Accounts and Shuhada Family Welfare Accounts have been raised to 12.96pc from 12.72pc.

Business , Published 21 Oct, 2026 11:22am

Profit rates on National Savings schemes increased from Oct 21

Real FBR reform

REFORM of the FBR has always been easier to promise than to deliver. Since the late 1990s, governments have tried...

Newspaper , Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Maldives president arrives in Pakistan for three-day visit

The visit marks the first by a Maldivian president to Pakistan in 11 years, and comes as both nations celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1966.

Pakistan , Updated 20 Oct, 2026 11:56pm

Maldives president arrives in Pakistan for three-day visit

Makkah pact clarity

Fresh aggression can kick off a firestorm that will be in no one’s control, hence it is best to abandon such reckless plans.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 08:48am

A rubber-stamp parliament

The ruling coalition is bound to pay a heavy political price for its undemocratic actions.

Newspaper , Updated 21 Oct, 2026 08:37am

Pakistan warns India against attempt to alter strategic balance

NCA adviser Khalid Kidwai reminds India of Pakistan’s Full Spectrum Deterrence policy; says Pakistan never has and never will accept strategic imbalances to be induced in South Asia.

World , Updated 21 Oct, 2026 07:53am

Pakistan warns India against attempt to alter strategic balance

Draft auto policy sent to cabinet

PM ‘okays’ five-year roadmap; policy targets $6bn exports, tariff cuts by 2031; proposes 1pc sales tax on EVs.

Business , Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Main suspect accused of visa fraud in student's suicide case killed in firing by accomplices: police

Police spokesperson says other cops present at the site of the incident remained safe “due to bulletproof jackets and protective measures”.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Oct, 2026 03:23am

Main suspect accused of visa fraud in student's suicide case killed in firing by accomplices: police

PHC orders provisional de-sealing of KP Assembly deputy speaker's official residence

Restrains law enforcement agencies from arresting Suriya Bibi till further orders.

Pakistan , Published 21 Oct, 2026 08:17pm

PHC orders provisional de-sealing of KP Assembly deputy speaker's official residence

Text of the Makkah defence agreement

This agreement has been signed in three original copies in the Turkish, Arabic, and English languages, each text being equally authentic.

World , Updated 21 Oct, 2026 07:45am

‘Where are the courts?’: Killing of Multan suspect in alleged CCD encounter sparks concern among lawyers, journalists

Lawyers and journalists voice concerns over extrajudicial killings, criticise MPA for "celebrating" the death.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Oct, 2026 05:58pm

‘Where are the courts?’: Killing of Multan suspect in alleged CCD encounter sparks concern among lawyers, journalists

Missing lawmakers

Some lawmakers have reportedly been in detention since before Oct 11.

Newspaper , Updated 21 Oct, 2026 08:32am

Pakistani national who allegedly defrauded US Postal Service of $126m arrested in Lahore: NCCIA

Suspect accused of selling more than 5m counterfeit stamps online; total value of transactions estimated at approximately Rs35bn.

Pakistan , Updated 20 Oct, 2026 11:36pm

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‘Letting roots of Pak-India conflict fester invites more danger’

Ex-CJCSC warns against ignoring Kashmir dispute, Indus treaty suspension.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 07:45am

‘Letting roots of Pak-India conflict fester invites more danger’

PTI leadership ‘turns on itself’ after protest debacle

Raja "rebukes" move by KP lawmakers to nominate Gandapur as interim KP president.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 07:34am

PTI leadership ‘turns on itself’ after protest debacle

Makkah alliance binds partners to decade-long pact

Turkiye seeks parliamentary nod for defence agreement; officials say Ankara’s support may be limited to provision of weapons, equipment and intelligence sharing.

World , Updated 21 Oct, 2026 07:35am