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Lebanon tensions overshadow talks between US, Iran

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Ilhan Omar claims Israel 'exporting Gaza playbook' to Lebanon, calls for end to US aid
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Trump says he thinks deal with Iran could happen 'over the next week'
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Israel military says intercepted projectiles from Lebanon
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WATCH: Hezbollah drone strikes Israeli troops at Lebanon's Beaufort Castle

IMF-mandated curbs squeeze development spending

Only Rs1.13tr allocated to PSDP against Rs4.1tr requirement; minister terms shortfall "new circular debt crisis"; record Rs4.715tr development plan unveiled.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Farmers look to budget with growing fears, fading hopes

Wheat policy reversals, deregulated input costs and controlled output prices are curtailing farm profitability.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:48am

Father can’t escape child support duties, LHC judge rules

Justice Kayani cites Islamic teachings to invalidate any private contracts waiving child maintenance.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Achakzai booked for ‘spreading hatred’ against state institutions

According to the complainant, Achakzai allegedly proposed the formation of an alternative force by recruiting people from various tribes in competition with the Pakistan Army.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:04am

'The bridge between confrontation and peace': Pakistan calls for stronger mediation efforts to prevent conflicts

"Mediation must become the guiding principle of prevention, not an instrument of crisis management," Pakistan's UN envoy says.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:59am

Militant violence surged 27pc in May: PICSS

Country records 128 attacks in May, compared to 101 in April; Balochistan emerges as worst-affected province once again.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:59am

Senate panel concerned over degradation of internet, fuel theft at telecom sites

Sindh has recorded the highest number of 3,938 fuel theft cases across 31 districts, committee told.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:18am

PM reaffirms EU ties, thanks Kallas for support for Gulf peace efforts

Top EU diplomat says Pakistan a major regional power, ‘important partner’.

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 09:02pm

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to visit Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of June 7 polls

Nawaz will hold meetings with party ticket-holders and discuss matters related to the region’s development.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:30pm

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US says strikes on Iran’s Gulf coast were in response to “aggressive Iranian actions"; Iran's IRGC says it attacked US base without identifying which base.

World , Updated 01 Jun, 2026 01:43pm

Tehran responds with air base attack after US strikes Iranian military sites

Iran says ‘nothing final’ as Trump weighs deal

US president demands Iran never develop nuclear weapons, wants Hormuz opened without tolls.

World , Updated 30 May, 2026 09:09am

Iran says ‘nothing final’ as Trump weighs deal

Pakistan outspins Australia in milestone ODI as Minhas makes history

Pakistan chased down the target in 42.3 overs for a memorable win in their 1,000th ODI.

Sport , Updated 31 May, 2026 12:25pm

Pakistan outspins Australia in milestone ODI as Minhas makes history

Pakistanis who made it to Forbes '30 Under 30' Asia list

Forbes describes them as “changemakers in 10 categories who are transforming their industries”, from tech and science to social impact and media.

Pakistan , Published 30 May, 2026 11:24am

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'US, Pakistan developing true friendship': Hegseth hails Islamabad's role in US-Iran negotiations

Defence secretary says Washington is not "pointing fingers right now" at either India or Pakistan over potential missile threats posed to the US.

World , Updated 31 May, 2026 08:22am

'US, Pakistan developing true friendship': Hegseth hails Islamabad's role in US-Iran negotiations

‘No water, no gas, no electricity: this is Eid for Karachi’

City residents flay three utilities for failure to ensure uninterrupted supply during Eid days.

Newspaper , Published 30 May, 2026 06:06am

‘No water, no gas, no electricity: this is Eid for Karachi’

'Strict action' taken, says power minister after Khawaja Asif's claim of Lesco employees' corruption

Defence minister's X post is "a source of pride for us as we believe in self-accountability", Leghari says.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Jun, 2026 01:02am

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Newspaper , Updated 31 May, 2026 08:50am

Islamabad stays in frame for US-Iran deal signing

Diplomats see high chances of final agreement despite hiccups; insist both sides want to avoid open-ended conflict.

Pakistan , Updated 31 May, 2026 10:19am

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Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22

After latest reduction, prices of petrol and diesel have been cut to around Rs380 per litre; kerosene price reduced to Rs272.

Pakistan , Updated 29 May, 2026 11:27pm

Punjab govt launches school summer camps in 12 districts

The initiative is a part of the government’s efforts to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy skills among the students.

Pakistan , Published 26 May, 2026 08:29am

Punjab govt launches school summer camps in 12 districts

Sindh collects Rs1.5tr in cess as roads stay broken

FPCCI slams provincial govt over crumbling Hyderabad and Kotri industrial estates.

Pakistan , Updated 31 May, 2026 09:42am

Sindh collects Rs1.5tr in cess as roads stay broken

Meteor explodes over US with blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT

Massachusetts and New Hampshire residents alarmed by loud booms, with social media users reporting they were so powerful that houses were shaking.

World , Published 31 May, 2026 01:40pm

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Misreading Baloch youth

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Newspaper , Updated 31 May, 2026 09:02am

Mayor Wahab says construction work near Karachi's Hill Park halted; MQM-P demands probe into 'NOC'

Not even an inch of KMC land allotted, says mayor; MQM-P maintains construction on Hill Park in violation of a high court order.

Pakistan , Published 31 May, 2026 04:28pm

Mayor Wahab says construction work near Karachi's Hill Park halted; MQM-P demands probe into 'NOC'

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Newspaper , Updated 31 May, 2026 09:11am

EU's top diplomat Kallas to visit Islamabad on June 1 for strategic dialogue

Kallas to also meet PM Shehbaz, President Zardari and CDF Field Marshal Munir during her visit.

Pakistan , Published 30 May, 2026 11:28pm

EU's top diplomat Kallas to visit Islamabad on June 1 for strategic dialogue

Pakistani freelancers outearn regional rivals

Pakistani freelancers have earned more than $950 million in foreign exchange during 10MFY26, data shows.

Business , Published 30 May, 2026 06:02am

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Outcry after Dutch police manhandle pregnant woman

Media reports indicate the couple was in the middle of speaking to police after they were called in over a disturbance complaint.

World , Updated 01 Jun, 2026 07:40am

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Rs200 billion import relief for industry

Govt plans slashing additional customs duty on 3,149 tariff lines and capping customs duty at 20pc in budget FY27.

Business , Updated 31 May, 2026 09:34am

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Newspaper , Updated 01 Jun, 2026 08:30am

'No sufficient outcome' yet of talks to secure discounts from Chinese power producers: Leghari

“We have been trying for concessions in the form of debt reprofiling, but sufficient results have not materialised yet,” power minister says.

Business , Published 31 May, 2026 09:15pm

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Israel captures Lebanon's medieval Beaufort Castle in 'deepest incursion in 26 years'

Plants its flag over the historic castle, which its forces used as a base during the previous occupation ending in 2000.

World , Updated 31 May, 2026 05:55pm

Israel captures Lebanon's medieval Beaufort Castle in 'deepest incursion in 26 years'

Hundreds arrested as clashes erupt in Paris on PSG victory night

Govt says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in capital; bakery and a restaurant damaged near stadium.

World , Published 31 May, 2026 10:16am

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