PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram slams info minister for ‘advocating for military courts’

PTI info secretary calls Atta Tarar's press conference "a collection of lies and superstitions", welcomes international scrutiny of military trials.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:12pm

Restoring trust, building institutions to speed up Syria’s reconstruction

UNDP official says 2 million of 5.5 million houses left standing.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 09:46pm

2 FC personnel martyred, 4 injured by roadside bomb in Turbat: officials

Official says injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment; no group has claimed responsibility for attack.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:51pm

Pakistani envoy summoned over strikes in Pak­tika province, says Afghan foreign ministry

Pakistan's security officials say fighter jets bombed 4 locations, said to be camps of outlawed TTP.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:35pm

Two cops martyred in Shikarpur by unidentified attackers: police

Sindh chief minister "expresses grief and anger" over incident; Sindh home minister says ongoing operations must be "intensified".

Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:52pm

Experts urge action to break link between unhealthy food, non-communicable diseases and poverty

Organisation cites WHO study, according to which cardiovascular diseases stand among the top killers in the country.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:51pm

Russia launches ‘inhuman’ Christmas Day attacks, Ukraine says

Ukrainian authorities say "more than 70 missiles" launched.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 05:27pm

Son of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina denies graft in $12.65bn nuclear deal

Describes allegations as “completely bogus” and a “smear campaign”.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 03:47pm

Rana Sanaullah says govt will accommodate PTI’s time frame for progress in talks

Says it will take time to go back and forth on each demand, but no pressure from govt to move things quickly.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 03:30pm

13 terrorists killed in South Waziristan intelligence-based operation: ISPR

Military says eliminated terrorists "remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities" against forces, civilians.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 03:13pm

‘Tis the season — Pakistan’s stars wish everyone a Merry Christmas

From Erica Robin's adorable pictures to Areeba Habib's gorgeous tree, here's what celebrities shared on Christmas day.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 02:08pm

32 survive as passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashes in Kazakhstan

Kazakh authorities say 5 crew members among 67 people on board; PM Shehbaz extends condolences.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 05:04pm

What Jinnah thought of civil liberties and the right to a fair trial

The Quaid was clearer about the rule of law in 1918 than many that took oath under his portrait in 2024.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:39pm

Humanitarian crisis in Parachinar affecting people of all faiths: MWM

MWM, Jafria Alliance say dialogue is the only way forward for restoring peace in volatile region.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:14pm

PM, president echo Jinnah’s message of inclusivity, religious minorities’ rights on his 148th birthday

Armed forces say Quaid's "tireless efforts united our people"; CMs vow to protect minorities; COAS Munir joins Christmas celebration in Rawalpindi.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 04:44pm

Mohammad Ali Jinnah — the tragic hero

The many setbacks Quaid-i-Azam faced over the course of his life merged into a singular, tragic dimension of his legend that does not seem to be discussed as much.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:20pm

Pakistan and Afghanistan — Conjoined in a troubled region

Pak-Afghan ties were frosty in 1947, hostile during the pendency of Afghan-sponsored Pashtunistan project, and complicated after the Afghan Jihad in 1980s.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:12am

Anger around the world is growing as fundamental rights are snatched away from people

The fury that inequality, poverty and the lack of justice induces is reflected in our everyday actions as well.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 09:32am

May 9 is being used as a convenient political tool with which to beat the PTI

This is only the first phase. There are scores of other prisoners whose fate hangs in the balance, possibly including Imran.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:53am

Editorial: The Kurram conundrum will require more than mere statements to resolve

The state must provide ironclad guarantees that the local population will be protected from all forms of terrorism.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:29am

Snowstorm cuts power to 170,000 in Bosnia

Situation "extremely difficult", many "stranded" in snow, local leader says.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 10:52am

Blast sinks Russian cargo ship in Mediterranean

2 crew members missing as vessel sank in international waters following "explosion in the engine room”.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 10:59am

South Korean opposition puts off plan to impeach acting president

Opposition leader says party will wait until later this week amid risk of further political uncertainty.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:23pm

Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of Gaza war

For a 2nd consecutive year, crowd paled in comparison to throngs of tourists and pilgrims of Christmases past.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12am

Syrian authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband

Hundreds protest after Christmas tree burned; 25,000 return home from Turkiye; US believes missing journalist is alive.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:20pm

Govt raises Rs1.6tr as T-bill yields hold steady

Market analysts had anticipated a decline in T-bill yields after the interest rate cut.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:50am

Oil and Gas Development Company revives well in Sindh

Currently, Dars West-2 Well is contributing 200 barrels per day of oil.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 10:55am

Farmers threaten march on capital if demands not met

Demand increase in support price and cut in input costs.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:50am

Auto loans turn negative after two-month spike

Drop to Rs234.6bn in November from Rs236bn in October.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:50am

‘Privatising SOEs to ease burden on exchequer’

After the recent reforms, privatisation minister says that attracting buyers for PIA has been made easier, which is expected to yield better results.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:50am

Preparations begin for linking country to new undersea internet cable system

New system will be online by the end of next year.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:50am

PTI wants timeframe for execution of its demands

Gohar says Imran satisfied with talks, hopes dialogue will bear fruit.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:16pm

ECP accused of ignoring low women’s turnout in Feb polls

Analysis shows at least 4 KP constituencies saw zero turnout of women voters across several polling stations, including where PTI's Gohar won.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:25pm

IHC seeks intel report in missing person’s case

Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances “neither works nor allows others to work”, Justice Kiyani remarks.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:59am

AJK coalition warns govt to fulfil promises or face consequences

Gives 6-month timeframe to fully implement Feb 4 Charter of Demands.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:34pm

KE told to pay Rs4.8m to parents of boy killed by electrocution

Judge notes KE received complaint of snapped wire at noon, but maintenance team did not visit area till 5pm .

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:51am

Man dies, five faint after inhaling coal stove smoke in Karachi

Police initially suspect toxic food might have led to the incident as utensils were found along with signs of vomiting.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:04pm

Balochistan MPAs miffed at prolonged security stops

CM Bugti assures house of taking up matter with Frontier Corps officials, other relevant authorities.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:30pm

Balochistan election tribunal upholds JUI-F candidate’s victory

Mir Zabit Reki retains PB-131 Washuk seat.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:42pm

Rohit backs Kohli to find fix for off-stump woes

“Modern-day greats will figure out their own ways [to deal with the issue],” Rohit tells reporters ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:21pm

Army, Balochistan and SNGPL register wins at national squash

In the men’s category, Army dominated Railways 3-0, thanks to straight sets wins by Mohammed Ashab Irfan, Huzaifa Ibrahim and Sadam Ul Haq.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:30pm

Junior national badminton starts in Lahore

More than 250 boys and girls from all over the country are participating in this competition.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:31pm

Shangla teachers protest holding of training programme in winter

Ask education dept to reschedule course to summer.

Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:01am

Former president Alvi calls for probe against military officers ‘involved in politics’

Complains PTI leaders booked under anti-terror laws.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:33pm

Comments sought from KP govt in plea against PTM ban

Manzoor Pashteen, nine others want their names removed from Fourth Schedule.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:30pm

1,500 police personnel deployed on Christmas security duty in Islamabad

Foolproof security put in place in all churches in urban, rural areas of capital, DIG says.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:08pm

PM inaugurates 950m-long underpass on Jinnah Avenue

Shehbaz lauds CDA, interior minister for efficient work; flyover likely to be completed in Feb next year.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:11pm

4 members of wedding party killed in Neelum Valley car plunge

It appears that driver "may have dozed off", police say.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:17pm

Guidelines on women protection: LHC orders removal of male staff from shelter homes

Judge passes instructions on multiple identical petitions in wake of allegations of sexual exploitation of orphans.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:49am

Bahawalpur woman injured as landlords unleash dogs on her

DPO directs police to register case against suspects, arrest them.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:58am

2 human traffickers in Gujranwala get 33-year jail term each

Prosecution says when emigrants reached Libya, convicts took him hostage, tortured him, extorted Rs2.55m from family.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 12:26pm

Democracy heads into 2025 bruised but resilient

Longstanding ruling parties in South Africa, India retain power but lose outright majorities; Far right makes gains in Germany, France and Austria.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 10:59am

Chaudhry Shujaat calls for special forum to tackle challenges

Meets with senior PML-Q leaders.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:11am

Trump vows to seek death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’

Statement comes in response to Biden commuting sentences of almost every American federal prisoner on death row.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:05am

Blast at Turkish explosives plant leaves 11 dead

Earlier toll of 12 dead revised; 7 injured.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:41am

Nominations sought for additional judges in high courts

Judicial Commission of Pakistan asks for nominations for 38 vacancies — 4 for IHC, 12 for SHC, 10 for LHC, 9 for PHC and 3 for BHC.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:59am

Nasa probe makes historic fly-by closer to Sun

Parker unlocks key mysteries of the solar wind and corona; no human-made object has ever passed this close to a star.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:41am

Israeli army forces patients out of Gaza hospital

Health ministry director says 2 other hospitals also subject to frequent assaults.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:02am

Angry tribesmen protest fresh killings in Kurram

Place bodies of slain young men on the road, demand killers’ arrest; Kukikhel elder detained after being summoned for meeting by police.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:26am

PIA to add eight more aircraft by next year, says CEO

Says wide-body Boeing 777 will be used on long routes; NA body dissatisfied with ongoing projects at airports.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:30am