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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 24 Nov, 2024 03:01am

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?

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

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Protests sweep the country as Kurram toll rises to 43

Curfew imposed, mobile services suspended; schools, markets remain shut across Parachinar; senior official describes situation as "extremely tense".

Pakistan , Updated 23 Nov, 2024 12:20pm

Protests sweep the country as Kurram toll rises to 43

Govt vows strict action on ‘venom against Saudi Arabia’ as PTI clarifies Bushra’s remarks

Post on Imran's X account says he had "excellent relations" with Saudi Arabia, says Bushra's comments "deliberately taken out of context".

Pakistan , Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:37pm

Govt vows strict action on ‘venom against Saudi Arabia’ as PTI clarifies Bushra’s remarks

FBR officer kills Afghan national in Peshawar

Police say officer arrested, investigation underway.

Pakistan , Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:08am

FBR officer kills Afghan national in Peshawar

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

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Punjab governor says ‘won’t see’ Maryam now

Saleem Haider says PPP’s experience of joining hands with PML-N "bitter".

Pakistan , Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:56am

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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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