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COAS Munir vows to ‘crush Indian-sponsored terrorists’ with support of Baloch tribal elders

Balochistan Grand Jirga vows to stand with the government, armed forces.

Published 01 Jun, 2025 10:36pm

Iraq, Lebanon leaders call for urgent intervention to ‘save the people of Gaza’

One killed, others injured in Israeli air raid on Gaza City.

Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:22pm

JUI-F’s Fazl assails child marriage law, announces protest rallies across country

Says law "made fornication easier while making legitimate marriages difficult;" party to hold a conference in Hazara Division on June 29.

Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:50pm

Haris hits maiden hundred as Pakistan whitewash Bangladesh

Ayub hit four sixes, two boundaries for his, Nawaz gets 26; Bangladesh's Parvez shares 110-run opening stand with Hasan.

Published 01 Jun, 2025 11:50pm

Delegation presenting Pakistan’s stance on escalation with India to land in New York tomorrow

Delegation members will meet the UN secretary-general, UNGA president, and other ambassadors of permanent and non-permanent UNSC members.

Published 01 Jun, 2025 10:32pm

US-China trade row could ease after Trump-Xi talks: Treasury chief

On when a Trump-Xi call could take place, Bessent says: “I believe we will see something very soon.”

Published 01 Jun, 2025 11:16pm

May sees modest rise in attacks, but militants fail to escalate amid regional crisis: report

Monthly security assessment by PICSS records 85 militant attacks in May, resulting in 113 fatalities.

Published 01 Jun, 2025 09:09pm

Afghan FM speaks to Ishaq Dar, terms improvement of ties ‘positive development’

Both nations agree to finalise a framework agreement for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Line Project.

Published 01 Jun, 2025 07:42pm

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Verstappen collided with Leclerc and then twice with Russell after a safety car restart with six laps to go.

Published 01 Jun, 2025 10:16pm

Navy conducts comprehensive exercise to counter sub-conventional, asymmetric threats to Pakistan

Commander Coast Amin appreciates high level of preparedness, professional conduct demonstrated during exercises.

Published 01 Jun, 2025 08:30pm

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India's chief of defence staff says two sides never came close to point of nuclear war in the four-day conflict.

World , Updated 31 May, 2025 03:48pm

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Arshad Nadeem retains javelin supremacy with gold at Asian Athletics Championship

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Sport , Updated 31 May, 2025 08:33pm

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Trump says Pakistani representatives coming to US next week for trade talks

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World , Updated 31 May, 2025 11:47am

Trump says Pakistani representatives coming to US next week for trade talks

District official killed by terrorists in Balochistan’s Surab: govt spokesperson

Bank looted, other officials' houses also attacked; Balochistan Government Spokesperson Shahid Rind blames "Indian proxies" for attack.

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Chenab inflows from India reduce by 91,000 cusecs in last two days: Wapda

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Indian airline to terminate deal with Turkish carrier

Agreement has come under public criticism in India after Turkiye came out in support for Pakistan during recent conflict.

World , Updated 31 May, 2025 12:08pm

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Field Marshal Asim Munir assails India’s ‘hydro-terrorism’ during address to Quetta college

Says people of Pakistan have become "a wall of steel for the defence of the motherland”.

Pakistan , Published 30 May, 2025 11:03pm

Field Marshal Asim Munir assails India’s ‘hydro-terrorism’ during address to Quetta college

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Escalation can outpace diplomacy with no crisis management in place, warns Pakistan’s top general

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Pakistan , Updated 30 May, 2025 08:43pm

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At Balochistan grand jirga, PM stresses need to win back ‘misled’ people

Pledges Rs250bn for Balochistan in upcoming federal budget; says Pakistan is experiencing economic success.

Pakistan , Updated 31 May, 2025 11:51pm

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Pakistan, India close to completing border troop reduction: CJCSC Gen Mirza

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says "navy will lead New Delhi’s response to any future Pakistani aggression".

Pakistan , Updated 30 May, 2025 05:36pm

Pakistan, India close to completing border troop reduction: CJCSC Gen Mirza

Congress says Modi govt ‘misled’ nation on aerial combat with Pakistan

Opposition demands comprehensive review of India’s defence preparedness after top general admitted to losing aircraft in recent conflict.

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