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Straining to hear Zardari speak, govt members ‘ignore’ PTI din

Although present in the house, Achakzai and JUI-F members did not join PTI’s noisy protest.

Updated about an hour ago

Talk of canals, terror in KP dominates coalition Iftar

PPP chairman constitutes board to hold intra-party elections.

Published about 2 hours ago

Remittances jump 40pc in February, total $3.12bn

Inflows near $24bn in eight months, up 32.5pc.

Updated 19 minutes ago

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PA prime minister calls on EU to pressure Israel to end ‘aggression’ against Palestinians

US secretary of state discusses Yemen, Syria and Gaza with Saudi Crown Prince.

Updated about an hour ago

PCB accuses ICC of sidelining it from Champions Trophy

Board formally complains to cricketing body over slew of "blunders, double standards" and incidents of "selective governance".

Updated 2 minutes ago

Govt to stop use of methyl bromide for rice fumigation

Decision made to address issue of interceptions in Pakistani rice exported to Europe.

Updated about an hour ago

Pildat suggests reactivating National Security Committee role as premier civil-military forum

Think tank points out the committee has not met for a year.

Updated about an hour ago

President’s address splits lawmakers along party lines

PTI’s Gohar says Zardari did not even interact with them before address; treasury members term opposition’s attitude "unfortunate".

Updated 9 minutes ago

Fresh SC Constitutional Bench to hear super tax case from today

Hamid Khan says constitutional amendment required to try civilians in military courts.

Updated 6 minutes ago

Israel’s halt to food, aid deliveries worsens conditions in Gaza

Hamas describes measure as “collective punishment”, insists it will not be pushed into making concessions at discussions.

Updated about an hour ago

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No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

Former captain Rashid Latif says no final despite heavy investment is a blow as country reportedly spent $16m to upgrade 3 venues.

Sport , Published 05 Mar, 2025 04:00pm

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Pakistan seeks clarity as US mulls restrictions on entry

Embassy in Washington "talking to State Dept"; US officials say visa plan under review.

World , Updated a day ago

Pakistan seeks clarity as US mulls restrictions on entry

Champions Trophy: India turn ‘one-venue advantage’ into glory

The one-venue advantage, which team India has tried its best to downplay, has been pointed out by pundits of all persuasion.

Newspaper , Updated about 17 hours ago

India outclass New Zealand to lift Champions Trophy 2025

Skipper Rohit Sharma is the top scorer as India remain unbeaten; win trophy for record third time.

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Pakistan’s absence from Champions Trophy presentation ceremony raises eyebrows

Ex-cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar question absence; reports suggest PCB will be taking up matter with ICC.

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Former captain Rashid Latif says no final despite heavy investment is a blow as country reportedly spent $16m to upgrade 3 venues.

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India outclass New Zealand to lift Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan’s absence from Champions Trophy presentation ceremony raises eyebrows

Ex-cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar question absence; reports suggest PCB will be taking up matter with ICC.

Pakistan , Updated about 16 hours ago

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

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Remittances jump 40pc in February, total $3.12bn

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PA prime minister calls on EU to pressure Israel to end ‘aggression’ against Palestinians

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The disease remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed due to a number of factors.

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‘Pakistani designers’ work is exceptional’ — Fashion icon Jimmy Choo visits Lahore

The designer visited fashion ateliers and encouraged designers to participate in major fashion weeks.

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Baloch women are leading the struggle for their rights, not just supporting it

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