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16 soldiers martyred in attack on checkpost in South Waziristan: ISPR

Soldier martyred, 4 terrorists killed as infiltration attempt thwarted in separate incident in Khyber.

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 12:16am

PTI-govt talks: Dialogue ‘only way forward’, says Chairman Gohar Khan

PTI chairman hopeful govt committee will be formed today or tomorrow; Aleema Khan claims govt has "no intention to talk".

Published 21 Dec, 2024 10:28pm

May 9 riots: Military courts hand 25 civilians 2-10 years’ prison time

ISPR says justice would truly be "fully served once mastermind and planners" punished; PTI "rejects" sentences while govt hails them.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 07:57pm

Hamas, two other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than ever’

Gaza a "crucible of suffering", says Irish president in Christmas address.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 09:41pm

FO terms US official’s alleged threat perception from Pakistani missiles ‘unfounded, devoid of rationality’

Says capabilities meant to deter "existential threat from our neighbourhood, should not be perceived as threat to any other country".

Published 21 Dec, 2024 05:54pm

6 students injured as wooden bridge collapses in AJK’s Samahni Town: police official

No serious injuries reported, says official; AJK president takes notice.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 09:50pm

Syria’s new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations

No details about Asaad Hassan-al-Shibani are immediately available.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:57pm

Germany says Christmas market attack toll rises to 5 dead, over 200 injured

Chancellor Scholz vows response with "full force of the law".

Published 21 Dec, 2024 05:12pm

8 convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed blasphemous caricature

Court cites roles in hate campaign that culminated in murder; charges them for inciting hatred, terrorism, false accusations.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 05:57pm

Frozen dessert makers fined for mislabelling ice cream

Hico company files complaint alleging Walls, Omore engaged in deceptive marketing practices.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 03:34pm

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May 9 riots: Military courts hand 25 civilians 2-10 years’ prison time

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Pentagon treads cautiously after official’s missile claims

Press secretary says US values Pakistan as a "partner in the region", has worked closely on counterterrorism efforts in the past.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:30am

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Strange claim

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Germany says Christmas market attack toll rises to 5 dead, over 200 injured

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Bad romance: The complex allure of toxic love in Pakistani dramas

Bazigah Murad Published 21 Dec, 2024 01:49pm

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SC’s order green lights military courts, detrimental to civilian rights, lawyers warn

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