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Move to revive Basant in Punjab faces first legal challenge

Petition before LHC fears "bloody sport" may cause deaths; ordinance issued despite assembly being in session.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 08:05am

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Centre seeks Rs6.5tr revenue hike at 11th NFC meeting

Invites legal opinion on whether provinces are bound by federal expenditure priorities.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:58am

UK varsities curb entry for Pakistani, Bangladeshi students

LONDON: Several universities in the United Kingdom have suspended or restricted admissions for students from ...

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:16am

Deputy chairman bars criticism of ‘national heroes’ in Senate

Syedal Khan Nasir lists Nawaz Sharif among them; threatens to suspend members who violate ruling.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:16am

In consolidation act, army chief dons another hat

New role consolidates operational, administrative, strategic authority in single office; 'CDF-cum-COAS' five-year term to run until 2030, with possibility of extension.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:48am

All asylum cases on hold after US freezes benefits

• No asylum request to be entertained, irrespective of nationality • All immigration benefits curtailed, past approvals

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:23am

Three cops martyred in D.I. Khan attack

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An assistant sub-inspector and two police constables were martyred, while another was injured on...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:23am

Basant colours will return to Punjab skies this spring

• Governor promulgates Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, will be laid before provincial assembly today • Under-18s barred

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:23am

Imran dissolves PTI political committee amid ‘leaks’

Salman Akram Raja tasked with putting together "smaller body", which will also include allies.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:40am

UN aid consignments cleared for Afghanistan

Move marks first controlled reopening of transit trade since routine trade was suspended in October.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:27am

Mahrang acquitted in Karachi sedition case after a year

KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court on Wedne­sday acquitted the incarcerated chief organiser of Baloch Yakjehti...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:23am

PIA auction on Dec 23 to be broadcast live

• Pre-qualified bidders proceed to buy-side diligence phase • PM hopes new owners will restore airline’s prestige

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:23am

Clerics endorse family planning, but with a caveat

Religious scholars support use of contraceptives, even abortions, in case of health risks; say issue needs to be delinked

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:53am

PTI protest forces govt’s hand as Imran meets sister

Uzma Khan says brother perfectly healthy, confined to cell throughout the day

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:53am

JCP approves Justice Aurangzeb as permanent SC judge

Justices Zafar Rajput, Kamran Mullahkhail elevated as SHC, BHC chief justices

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:53am

India accused of blocking Pakistan’s air relief for SL

Islamabad dispatches 200 tonnes by sea amid ‘delaying tactics’ by New Delhi

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:53am

AC among four martyred in Bannu attack

LAKKI MARWAT: The Assistant Commissioner of Miramshah (North Waziristan), along with two policemen and a civilian,...

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:53am

Bill to set up minorities’ body passed amid outcry

Proposed commission to have 18 members from all non-Muslim communities; law minister insists bill will not dilute anti-Ahmadiyya provisions.

Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:34am

Blame game on ‘confrontational politics’ in NA

Sadiq says an opposition member declared he would use public force to halt parliamentary proceedings; resolution seeking Achakzai’s disqualification blocked.

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:42am

How many more mouths can Pakistan afford to feed?

Planning minister warns country could reach 370m by 2050, with annual addition of 4-4.5m people — equivalent to New Zealand.

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:55am

PTI goes ahead with protest plan in twin cities amid ban

Opposition lawmakers to protest outside IHC, Adiala jail today; KP chapter to stage rally on motorway.

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:50am

Law minister says COAS ‘already holding CDF office’

ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Monday that Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:55am

Senate passes bill to protect detainees’ rights

• Law ensures production before magistrate within 24 hours, bars torture • Officers violating right to silence or failing to

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:55am

Islamabad-Kabul impasse persists in Riyadh

Saudi authorities facilitate talks quietly; Pakistan rejects appeal for bilateral trade resumption; another round of negotiations likely.

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:55am

Govt slashes petrol by Rs2, diesel Rs4.79

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2 and...

Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:19am

No judge can revoke 27th Amendment: Bilawal

Declares PPP will resist any move to alter NFC Award or 18th Amendment, describing criticism as ‘playing with fire’

Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:19am

Govt breaks silence on delay in CDF notification

PM expected to return from UK today

Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:19am

Pakistan Population Summit opens today

Pakistan adds 4-5m people annually, with 2.4pc growth rate — the highest in South Asia.

Updated 01 Dec, 2025 07:25am

PTI to stay calm despite being pushed towards conflict: KP CM

Afridi announces weekly protests outside IHC, Adiala jail; claims PTI founder Imran Khan kept in isolation and visitors denied access.

Updated 01 Dec, 2025 08:05am

Egypt eyes trade, security ties boost with Pakistan

Abdelatty discusses investment avenues with president, defence with COAS

Published 01 Dec, 2025 06:19am

Federal Con­stitutional Court okays high-pay posts amid questions about rules

Officials say SC rules do not permit them; policy meant for technical experts, not routine judicial administrators.

Updated 30 Nov, 2025 10:38am

SC affirms state’s duty to protect right to life, prevent custodial violence

Justice Mandokhail upholds ruling; highlights need for effective, dedicated, external oversight of law enforcement agencies

Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:49am

No Chief of Defence Forces notification as key deadline passes

Some legal experts argue tenure can be interpreted as having lapsed, others say no need for fresh notification after legal tweaks.

Updated 30 Nov, 2025 10:33am

Egypt wants new force to focus on securing Gaza borders

Egyptian FM insists stabilisation force must only monitor ceasefire, not enforce it

Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:49am

Finland to shut embassies in Islamabad, Kabul from next year

ISLAMABAD: Finland has announced that it will be closing down its embassies in Pakistan, Afgh­an­i­s­tan and...

Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:49am