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Minister Moeen Wattoo terms hydel ‘top priority’ as LHC calls for water emergency

Several schemes underway to boost water storage and green energy, Wapda officials tell minister for water resources.

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 07:23am

Army’s top brass vows to thwart ‘nefarious designs’ of proxies, social disruptive elements

Forum emphasises importance of implementing National Action Plan, Azm-i-Istehkam.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 08:42pm

‘Forced repatriation’ of 16,138 Afghans begins in Karachi: authorities

A total of 242 Afghans brought to repatriation camp in Keamari, says South DIG.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:45pm

Bilawal says PPP will not support govt’s ‘unilateral canal project’

PPP chairman says project will bring harm to farmers in Punjab.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 12:03am

Security forces neutralise 2 terrorists during operation in Balochistan’s Kech: ISPR

Terrorists "remained actively involved in numerous ... activities in the area against law enforcement agencies ... [and] innocent civilians", says military's media wing.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 10:28pm

100 children killed or wounded every day since Gaza ceasefire broken

Qatar condemns Israel’s Gaza school bombing, Saudi centre strike.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:52pm

Woman, infant daughter gunned down for ‘honour’ in KP’s Mansehra: FIR

Police official says efforts underway to arrest suspects.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:12pm

Police officer arrested in Karachi under Peca for using ‘derogatory remarks’ against President Zardari

The FIR says 'inappropriate remarks' against president were hurtful; adds there is a chance of the act spreading across the country.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 09:49pm

China hits back at Trump tariffs with own taxes, export curbs

Beijing imposed additional tariffs of 34pc on all US goods from April 10.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 04:45pm

Shares at PSX reach all-time high before reversing gains

Analyst attributes initial bull run to expectations of better earnings after govt decided to cut power rates; Trump tariffs sow fears of trade wars, recession and a $2,300 iPhone.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 07:49pm

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Commission's director says astronaut selection process to be completed by 2026.

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Woman gunned down in Lahore hours before her wedding

According to Edhi Foundation, police and forensic teams have collected evidence and launched an investigation; victim's family alleges that her brother-in-law was the killer.

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Economists see hurdles and opportunities for Pakistan as US imposes 29pc tariff on country

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