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Suspect who shot PAF officer dead arrested within 9 hours: Islamabad IG

IG Rizvi says the officer tried to "save" a woman after witnessing an argument between her and the suspect, who opened fire.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 11:02pm

IT minister stresses proposed telecom bill needed as existing laws insufficient for 5G, other modern tech

Shaza Fatima clarifies bill will not allow occupation of private land; hints at legal action if allegations against her found baseless after inquiry.

Published 05 Jul, 2026 09:03pm

NHA increases toll tax on Islamabad-Lahore M-2 Motorway by 7pc

Cars, jeeps and taxis to pay Rs1,430; buses to be charged Rs4,770.

Published 06 Jul, 2026 12:09am

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8 tribesmen, young girl killed in separate incidents in Balochistan

Four men, girl killed after armed men open fire in Qila Abdullah; another 4 men die as rival Bugti factions trade fire over marriage proposal.

Published 05 Jul, 2026 08:03pm

Clashes reported from AJK as JAAC holds demonstrations

Injuries reported from Dadyal; Mirpur and Bhimber witness peaceful protests; teargas used to disperse people at Muzaffarabad’s Airport Chowk.

Published 05 Jul, 2026 11:58pm

Foreign women abduction case: Police ordered to treat 'minister-linked suspect' like any other criminal

Lahore DIG says suspect Raza Dar traced using Safe City alert, his phone number; notes there may be a “criminal gang” involved; Rana Sana contends "fuss being made".

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 11:45pm

'Hero of Kargil': Military top brass pays tribute to Karnal Sher Khan on 27th martyrdom anniversary

People from all walks of life visit hero's tomb at Karnal Sher Khan village in Swabi to pay tribute.

Published 05 Jul, 2026 03:34pm

LHC moved over delay in setting up constitutional benches

Petitioner argues that the persistent failure to establish these benches has created an unequal, “two-track” system of constitutional justice.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 07:40am

Dead driver, bus owners booked in Sherani bus crash case

FIR alleges reckless driving; authorities seal company’s office.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 08:12am

Islamabad frontrunner to host fresh round of US-Iran talks expected on July 11

US, Iran trade barbs despite pause in negotiations; Trump mocks Khamenei funeral as Tehran vows justice against US, Israel.

Published 05 Jul, 2026 07:32am

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Christians commemorate feast of Saint Thomas in Taxila

Polish mountaineer makes history by skiing Pakistan's 8,000m peaks without oxygen

'It's very disturbing': Tauseeq Haider talks about how AI almost convinced everyone he was married

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Bushra Ansari says the haters need to stop calling her old and come up with something new

We're currently in the golden quarter of Pakistani dramas

Diljit Dosanjh says he can't come to Lahore because then they won't let him go anywhere else

Juggun Kazim reminds us to provide water and shade to animals as the world battles high temperatures

Islamabad's newest Central Asian eatery, Samarkand, is serving up authentic Uzbek cuisine

People demand accountability after tuition centre roof collapse kills 14 children in Lahore

Sajjad Ali wants social media to stop spreading unverified claims about him and the rights to his music

Solid waste left by tourists blamed for yak deaths in Shandur

ICT

Suspect who shot PAF officer dead arrested within 9 hours: Islamabad IG

IG Rizvi says the officer tried to "save" a woman after witnessing an argument between her and the suspect, who opened fire.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 11:02pm

NHA increases toll tax on Islamabad-Lahore M-2 Motorway by 7pc

Cars, jeeps and taxis to pay Rs1,430; buses to be charged Rs4,770.

Published 06 Jul, 2026 12:09am

Drap sets Oct 1 as cut off date to start barcode system, auto-disable syringes

As per the project, pharmaceutical companies will have to print a barcode on the packets of medicines.

Published 05 Jul, 2026 06:52am

Sindh

11-year-old to face trial for igniting Gul Plaza fire in Karachi

Another prosecutor greenlights IO to file charge sheet in court without including judicial commission’s report.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 11:17am

Lion kept at private Karachi zoo in poor condition rescued, moved to sanctuary

Animal rights activist Jude Allen says big cat had signs of tail trauma, stunted growth.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 11:26am

Key suspect seeks bail in Rs8.5bn Yellow Line graft case in Karachi

Court sends suspect to jail on judicial remand till July 13, directs jail authorities to produce him through video link at next hearing.

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 11:31am

Punjab

Foreign women abduction case: Police ordered to treat 'minister-linked suspect' like any other criminal

Lahore DIG says suspect Raza Dar traced using Safe City alert, his phone number; notes there may be a “criminal gang” involved; Rana Sana contends "fuss being made".

Updated 05 Jul, 2026 11:45pm