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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

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

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

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

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

Pakistan strikes TTP camps in Afghanistan

Security officials say several suspected terrorists killed, wounded.

Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:34am

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

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

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

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

Mohammad Ali Jinnah — the tragic hero

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

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

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

Kaur — a Punjabi musical that breaks stereotypes, highlights women camaraderie and inspires hope

Watching Pakistani television in India

Indians and Pakistanis unite in outrage against Khaqan Shahnawaz’s comment about Kareena Kapoor

Literati at Ayaz Melo praise Sheikh Ayaz as a ‘poet of love and resistance’

Host Syed Muzammil Shah denies misquoted remarks about Mahira Khan

Rishta roulette episode 3: Should I tip the waiter?

Muneeb Butt’s idealistic take on joint families may not be for everyone

‘Hip-hop changed my life’: Talha Anjum on his epic year and victory lap with Kattar Karachi

Mahira Khan reveals Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to cast her in Heeramandi 15 years ago

The Guardian ranks Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Chain of Light as top album of 2024

Sindh

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

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

Punjab

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

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

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

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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

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

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

Balochistan

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

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

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