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23 travellers offloaded, shot dead in Balochistan’s Musakhail after identity check: official

Gunmen also set 23 vehicles ablaze; ISPR says 21 terrorists killed, 14 personnel martyred as several attacks across province thwarted.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 05:20pm

At least 3 dead, scores injured as bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims crashes in Iran: state media

At least 30 injured according to varying media reports; traffic official says accident caused by “technical failure” of the brakes.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 02:50pm

Amnesty International urges transparency on internet disruptions, surveillance tech in Pakistan

Says pervasive tools — including firewalls — undermine online freedom of expression and access to information.

Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:16pm

12 terrorists neutralised as security forces repulse attacks across Balochistan: state media

LEAs sepoys among 11 dead in Kalat firing; 5, including Kalat assistant commissioner, injured; operation under way.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 02:38pm

PPP, PML-N to keep door open for talks on Punjab issues

Two sides agree to hold talks twice a month to resolve differences.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:07am

UN mission comes up with report on flood damages

Over 33,000 displaced in Khairpur only; risk of Glofs in KP increased.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:16am

Abducted cop freed amid reports of ‘deal’ with dacoits

Kutcha area dacoits claim constable Ahmed Nawaz freed as part of "deal" involving return of their accomplice.

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:45am

Dar vows uplift only if govt is not toppled, again

“Pakistan suffered a lot on the economic front during the last four years,” the deputy PM says.

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:45am

Arif Alvi ‘unwilling’ to play role in mending PTI internal rifts

Reports say PTI has been severely affected by internal divisions with several party leaders having formed their own groups.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:24am

Islamabad to be barricaded again amid USC employees planned protests

USC staff have warned of launching a larger movement if the government does not reverse its decision.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:47am

Pakistan’s rare wild pheasants being pushed to the edge

Dawn Investigations: Crooked path — the Turbat-Buleda road

Editorial: It is time to stand on our feet rather than look outside for charity

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‘This changes everything’: Shaheen Afridi welcomes his son with a heartwarming message

When dramas grew up: The evolution of Pakistani TV beyond fairytales

Pakistani singles take matters into their own hands at in-person matchmaking events

Maria B. apologises for plagiarising Turkish artist’s work in Palestine collection, calls it ‘unintentional oversight’

Sajal Aly to star in Indian film Fauji alongside Prabhas: Indian media reports

PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi needs to remember he has a job, and it’s not policing women’s clothes

The message behind designers Maria B. and Nomi Ansari’s Palestine-inspired collections

The first London Pakistani Film Festival to kick off in October

Coke Studio’s Wahab Bugti and Sahiban are featuring in Yo Yo Honey Singh’s upcoming album

Going Loco for Local: Transport yourself to floral heaven with Koel’s motia body lotion

Special report: Pakistan’s resistance music over the decades

With unwavering hope and calls for peace, celebrities wish Pakistan a happy Independence Day

Sindh

Murad gives Rs502m to irrigation dept for Sukkur Barrage repairs

To avoid further damage and facilitate the emergency repair of the gates, all Sukkur Barrage gates fully opened to evacuate the upstream pond.

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:46am

Fishermen warned of rough seas in Sindh

“Sea conditions are likely to be rough to very rough. Fishermen are advised to remain careful during the forecast period,” says the Met advisory.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:15am

Malir villagers demand action against ‘polluting’ mills in Karachi

Sepa official says gaseous emissions of the industrial units in question were within permissible limits.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:50am

Punjab

Two held in Gujranwala for instigating a man to self-immolate

Victim's brother accuses two journalists of inciting his brother to "stage a drama of self-immolation".

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:48am

Lahore businessman falls victim to honey trap; two women arrested

The businessman raises the issue with senior hotel management, but they refuse to assist him.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:48am

Mpox monitoring body for quarantine facilities at airports, borders in Punjab

TWG head concerned at poor screening infrastructure.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:21am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

KP journalists advised to learn responsible use of AI

"While AI itself does not make mistakes, errors can occur due to human input or oversight," says Professor Charlie Beckett from LSE.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:39am

PkMAP’s Achakzai says political parties should be given right to run country

Calls for inquiries into May 9 incidents, fall of East Pakistan in 1971 and the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.

Published 26 Aug, 2024 10:23am

North Waziristan people hold peace rally in Mirali

Protesters demand steps to arrest the deteriorating law and order situation.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:31am

Balochistan

Bugti’s son accuses US of revealing father’s hideout

Claims information from American authorities was basis of operation in the mountainous area during which his father was killed.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:35am

12 terrorists neutralised as security forces repulse attacks across Balochistan: state media

LEAs sepoys among 11 dead in Kalat firing; 5, including Kalat assistant commissioner, injured; operation under way.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 02:38pm

Dawn Investigations: Crooked path — the Turbat-Buleda road

Finance department documents suggest that so far, over Rs2.8 billion have been released for the construction of the Turbat-Buleda road.

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 09:41am

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