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PCB appoints COO Sumair Ahmad as Champions Trophy 2025 tournament director

"I am confident he will deliver an unforgettable ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for players, officials and fans alike," PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says. Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:02pm

12 security men martyred, 6 terrorists killed following attack on Bannu check post

ISPR says personnel martyred as suicide blast caused wall to collapse; US condemns "all terrorist attacks". Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:55pm

Imran tells party leaders to dissociate from PTI if unable to attend ‘critical’ Nov 24 protest

Says "always been ready for negotiations" but onus of talks taking place not on PTI; interior ministry reportedly gears up for strict measures. Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:52pm

Blanket restrictions on VPNs risk alienating segments of society, warns ISP body

Calls for "collaborative effort" between regulators, ISPs; social platform Bluesky reported inaccessible in Pakistan. Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:49pm

‘Our stance is clear’: PCB chief adamant on holding Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan

"If India has any concerns, they should come and talk to us," Mohsin Naqvi says. Published 18 Nov, 2024 07:15pm

Unique opportunity to revitalise Pak-US ties exists under incoming Trump admin: Ahsan Iqbal

"By deepening our ties in key areas, we can achieve transformative outcomes," planning minister says. Published 18 Nov, 2024 05:49pm

PCB announces Aqib Javed as interim white-ball coach

Says Gillespie to continue as red-ball coach for upcoming games against South Africa. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 05:02pm

CII chief says VPNs ‘un-Islamic’ if used against national security, for character assassination

Clarifies usage fine "even for positive criticism" but "immoral" usage un-Islamic regardless of VPN registration status. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 04:52pm

Govt’s policies, reforms have ensured economic stability: finance minister

Says the government's "prudent economic policies” resulted in significant improvements. Updated 17 Nov, 2024 08:30pm

Lahore’s air quality shows slight improvement as it drops out of ‘hazardous’ category: index

Delhi tops the charts as the most polluted city with AQI at 637, Lahore at 188. Published 17 Nov, 2024 04:43pm

With Trump, already negligible US distance with Israel to vanish

Biden admin's stance had already shifted to unwavering support for Tel Aviv after the Oct 7 attacks, despite growing criticism. Updated 16 Nov, 2024 10:04pm

PM Shehbaz condemns terrorist attack in Kalat, says cowardly acts cannot deter nation’s resolve

Vows that immediate action will be taken against the perpetrators. Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:35pm

Govt, IMF agree on need to transfer social, development duties to provinces

Lender urges Pakistan to "take steps to decrease state intervention in economy, enhance competition". Updated 16 Nov, 2024 01:29pm

Dutch govt could fall over handling of Amsterdam violence: media report

Junior finance minister's resignation threatens ruling coalition. Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:58pm

Unrestricted freedom of speech contributing to degradation of moral values in societies: army chief

Once again urges Afghan govt to prevent its territory from being used for terrorism and take strict action against perpetrators. Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:22pm

Smog now a health crisis in Punjab: minister Marriyum Aurangzeb

Says 10-year provincial plan to combat smog already in action for past 8 months; e-buses to ply Punjab roads by June, LHC told. Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:41pm

Pakistan unveils National Climate Finance Strategy on sidelines of COP29

Strategy aims to enhance sectoral resilience, clarify institutional roles and bolster access to finance. Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:22pm

Heated debate on Amsterdam violence in Dutch parliament

Far-right leader says perpetrators were "all Muslims"; others call for dialogue instead of “dividing the country”. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 03:59pm

Imran Khan gives ‘final call’ for protest on Nov 24

PPP's Sherry Rehman terms move "a call for chaos and provocation"; PML-N's Rana Sanaulllah says "PTI trying to start armed struggle". Updated 13 Nov, 2024 08:46pm

Previous financial pledges on climate change yet to materialise, PM Shehbaz tells COP29 summit

Stresses some of the countries have already faced calamities and "some will if we do not act". Updated 13 Nov, 2024 06:29pm