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Even opposition can be given mandate for talks to end terror: Balochistan govt

Spokesperson Shahid Rind says no other option for dialogue if a political party boycotts NSC meeting.

Published about 4 hours ago

‘Crossed first obstacle’ as BNP-M proceeds with long march against crackdown on Baloch activists

Party chief says law enforcement personnel in civvies tried to provoke them, but their commitment to 'peaceful' march remains unwavering.

Published 32 minutes ago

Karachi court dismisses journalist Farhan Mallick’s bail plea

Magistrate directs FIA director to prepare internal inquiry report over non-compliance of court orders, submit it within 15 days.

Updated about 5 hours ago

US defence secy Pete Hegseth under fire yet again with ‘Islamophobic’ tattoo

Activists and Muslim rights groups target Hegseth's new tattoo, which reads 'kafir'.

Updated about an hour ago

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Israeli actions in Gaza resemble ‘atrocity crimes’: UN aid agency

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire ended fighting with Hezbollah.

Updated about 2 hours ago

First deaths confirmed as ‘mass casualty’ quake hits Myanmar, Thailand

About 20 people were confirmed dead in Myanmar where emergency imposed, three in Thailand; FO expresses grief.

Updated about an hour ago

Putin calls to remove Zelensky, ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops

Russia president discusses establishing "transitional administration" in Kyiv under UN.

Published 30 minutes ago

Govt seeks 3-month Rs1.71 tariff cut for electricity consumers across Pakistan

Nepra to hear petition on April 4 with the request pertaining to all companies including K-Electric.

Updated about 6 hours ago

Journalist Waheed Murad granted bail by Islamabad court

Post-arrest bail granted against Rs 20,000 surety bonds; he was arrested for allegedly posting “intimidating content” online.

Updated about 6 hours ago

Deputy PM Dar vows to regulate sugar prices, monitor supply: report

Directs sugar mills association to ensure full compliance to bring retail prices at or below Rs164 per kilogramme.

Published about 4 hours ago

US Panel Urges Sanctions on Pakistan and India

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Several killed, vehicles torched in Balochistan

Highway Police SSP says 5 killed by armed men blocking highway near Gwadar.

Pakistan , Updated a day ago

Several killed, vehicles torched in Balochistan

YouTuber Rajab Butt booked under blasphemy, Peca laws over ‘religious stir’ caused by perfume launch

Lahore DIG says YouTuber will be arrested upon returning to Pakistan since he is currently performing Umrah, advises caution on social media.

Pakistan , Published 3 days ago

YouTuber Rajab Butt booked under blasphemy, Peca laws over ‘religious stir’ caused by perfume launch

Only drinking water available amid unprecedented shortage

Irrigation experts unable to plan water supplies for whole season given uncertainty; Irsa advisory committee to review situation again in May.

Pakistan , Updated a day ago

Only drinking water available amid unprecedented shortage

Govt decides to consult all stakeholders on net metering policy after backlash

Recommendations to be re-submitted to federal cabinet after wider feedback.

Pakistan , Published 2 days ago

Govt decides to consult all stakeholders on net metering policy after backlash

Several killed, vehicles torched in Balochistan

Highway Police SSP says 5 killed by armed men blocking highway near Gwadar.

Pakistan , Updated a day ago

YouTuber Rajab Butt booked under blasphemy, Peca laws over ‘religious stir’ caused by perfume launch

Lahore DIG says YouTuber will be arrested upon returning to Pakistan since he is currently performing Umrah, advises caution on social media.

Pakistan , Published 3 days ago

Only drinking water available amid unprecedented shortage

Irrigation experts unable to plan water supplies for whole season given uncertainty; Irsa advisory committee to review situation again in May.

Pakistan , Updated a day ago

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Several killed, vehicles torched in Balochistan

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US defence secy Pete Hegseth under fire yet again with ‘Islamophobic’ tattoo

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Snow White producer’s son blames Rachel Zegler’s pro-Palestine remarks for film’s box office failure

Marc Platt's son accused Zegler of narcissism and dragging personal politics into a movie's promotion.

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You can now turn yourself into a Studio Ghibli-style character with AI, but should you?

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Muzhira Amin Published about 8 hours ago

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The city's downtown descends into chaos as police attempt to thwart a demonstration organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee.

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The revised net-metering regulations simply suggest that any surplus electricity sold by such net-metered connections will be bought by the grid at a price closer to the grid’s average variable cost of electricity.

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