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Hamas slams Israel’s forced displacement orders for Rafah

Death toll from Israeli attack on Gaza City rises to 10; report says Facebook profiting from content that may violate international law.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:44pm

Army chief praises armed forces, LEAs, and KP residents for combating terrorism

Says security forces' commitment, resilience not only provide safety to homeland but also exemplify profound love for it.

Published 31 Mar, 2025 07:41pm

Civil society gathers outside Karachi Press Club on Eidul Fitr to demand release of BYC’s Sammi Deen

Sammi's sister, Jibran Nasir address media, criticise Sindh govt.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:31pm

Sit-in will continue until our women reach home after being released: BNP’s Mengal

Says, “Let’s promise that until we get our imprisoned women released, it will be forbidden for us to go home.”

Published 01 Apr, 2025 12:02am

Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000

In Bangkok, diggers continue to clear the vast pile of rubble at the site of the collapsed building as 75 people are still missing.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:35pm

Tremors felt in Karachi as 4.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Balochistan’s Uthal

According to PMD, the quake was recorded 75 kilometres north of Karachi at 4:10pm and had a depth of 19km.

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 08:49pm

President, PM emphasise lessons of gratitude, compassion on Eidul Fitr

PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan currently faces threats from both internal and external enemies.

Published 31 Mar, 2025 10:43am

PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction over Pakistan-Bangladesh relations

Says, "looking forward to the visit of the Deputy PM to Dhaka in April", trade delegation to also also accompany Dar.

Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:20pm

Iran supreme leader Khamenei rebuffs Trump threat over nuclear deal

Says "enmity from the US and Israel has always been there”.

Published 31 Mar, 2025 02:30pm

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry visits UK, discusses bilateral issues

Holds discussions with UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Published 31 Mar, 2025 03:03pm

From Karachi To Shark Tank

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‘Achayi Ka Haath Barhao’ captures the essence of Ramazan by inspiring small yet meaningful acts of kindness, generosity and togetherness.

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Decision to expel refugees has ‘shaken’ Afghan community in Pakistan: UNHCR

UN refugee agency's representative says dislocation, possible forced return to Afghanistan "unlikely to be sustainable".

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First line of defence

Pakistan’s foreign service has long needed reform to be able to adapt to global changes and leverage opportunities in a more multipolar world.

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First line of defence

Pakistan’s foreign service has long needed reform to be able to adapt to global changes and leverage opportunities in a more multipolar world.

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Until the Muslim world takes practical steps to end these atrocities, these besieged populations will see no joy.

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The leadership of mainstream political parties must engage constructively with the disillusioned politicians of Balochistan.

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What was once an act of joy now felt transactional.

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The AI Studio Ghibli trend is an insult to art and artists

Artists spend years refining their artistic expression and skill, only for all that work to be appropriated by a single prompt on an AI tool.

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The city's downtown descends into chaos as police attempt to thwart a demonstration organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee.

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