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China can play key role in ending Iran’s ‘neither war nor peace’ situation with US: Ghalibaf

Top Iranian commander warns of a more devastating response to renewed US-Israeli aggression; second tanker ablaze after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:49pm

At least 12 cops injured as police party comes under attack in KP's Kohat

Rescue 1122 spokesperson says the incident took place in Kohat’s Gumbat tehsil.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 05:24pm

PTI lawyers reach Adiala jail to meet Imran following IHC orders

Barrister Salman Safdar and Advocate Latif Khosa allowed to enter Adiala, informed that a meeting with the PTI founder will be arranged, a PTI lawyer says.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 04:46pm

PM Shehbaz joins world leaders at COP31, will outline Pakistan’s climate priorities

Delegates from 200 countries gather in Turkiye's Antalya; premier meets Pezeshkian, interacts with world leaders on the sidelines.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:48pm

Centurions De Silva, Mendis foil Pakistan as Sri Lanka dig in

The pair bring Sri Lanka within 30 runs of the home team's total of 434-9 declared.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:18pm

Asian Development Bank approves $500m loan to help Pakistan strengthen disaster preparedness

Contingent disaster financing facilities to provide prompt budget support following eligible disaster events to help reduce resulting economic and fiscal impacts.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 02:57pm

PTI founder Imran Khan brought to Pims, undergoes eye procedure

Ophthalmology team administers intravitreal anti-VEGF injection, former premier remains stable throughout procedure, says official.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 01:00pm

Ex-cricketer Usman Khawaja declines to confirm if Australia's bowlers were aware of 2018 ball-tampering plot

“I’m not here to go on a witch hunt, all I’ve ever wanted is for us to take accountability as a team and I don’t think that’s a lot to say,” Khawaja says in television interview.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 02:19pm

Former Afghan army member arrested for alleged terrorist activities in Pakistan

Man arrested during IBO in KP's Tirah valley; officials say he served in banned Gul Bahadur group.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 03:27pm

India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog

New Delhi is one of the world’s most polluted capitals, where winter smog from vehicle emissions, farm fires and industry already chokes millions.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 12:16pm

Where Should You Invest Your Money in Pakistan?

Pakistan’s Untapped Maritime Potential: What’s Holding It Back?

Pakistan Wins Tri-Nation Series as Fakhar Zaman and Arafat Minhas Shine

Brazil’s Amazon Strategy: What Can Pakistan Learn About Forest Conservation?

Can Pakistan’s Judicial Independence Survive the 27th Amendment?

Pakistan Is Attracting More Transshipment Cargo — Can It Last?

Pakistan Cricket: Is Arafat Minhas the Future of the ODI Team?

Metros

Lahore court indicts eight suspects in foreign women’s rape case

Millers demand market-driven wheat policy, targeted subsidy

Hammad Azhar complains of ‘CCTV surveillance in prison cell’

Faisalabad school sealed after classroom roof collapse injures student

Man murdered ‘at the behest of wife, son’ in Gujrat

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Editorial: The state’s efforts to stem the tide of terrorism appear to be bearing fruit

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Shadab’s heroics against England echo Pakistan’s oft-forgotten cricketing heritage — turning lost causes into wins

Veena Malik wants you to know Dar-e-Nijaat's Abu Bakar probably isn't coming to save you

Fight or flight? Trump mixes signals after midterms

Behind Pakistan’s economic imbalances is a system that rewards privilege over productivity

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Actor Stacy Keach, known for playing Hammer, Hamlet and Hemingway, dead at 85

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The air we bring our children home to

An appropriately sized air purifier with effective particle filtration can help reduce airborne particles in the room where it operates.

Getz Pharma’s Astola Facility achieves WHO Prequalification, reinforcing global quality leadership

WHO Prequalification is among the most stringent quality benchmarks in the global pharmaceutical industry.

Premier Choice International expands its portfolio of global partnerships with Regus in Islamabad

Building on its partnerships with international hospitality names Hilton and Ramada, PCI brings global co-working brand Regus to its developments, with further expansion planned across Islamabad.

Metros

Lahore court indicts eight suspects in foreign women’s rape case

Millers demand market-driven wheat policy, targeted subsidy

Hammad Azhar complains of ‘CCTV surveillance in prison cell’

Faisalabad school sealed after classroom roof collapse injures student

Man murdered ‘at the behest of wife, son’ in Gujrat

Water surges into nearby work areas after rock mass collapse at Tarbela Dam

Wapda says incident occurred during excavation of the 2nd Bench Connecting Tunnel; all workers evacuated safely.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Nov, 2026 04:50pm

Water surges into nearby work areas after rock mass collapse at Tarbela Dam

PM raises youth loan amount, lowers minimum age limit

Personal loan limit enhanced to Rs25m; scheme extended to include 18-year-olds.

Newspaper , Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

PM raises youth loan amount, lowers minimum age limit

Trump nominates Natalie Baker for US ambassador to Pakistan

Baker has been the charge d'affaires at the US embassy in Islamabad since Jan 2025, following the departure of then-US ambassador Donald Blome.

World , Published 10 Nov, 2026 12:41pm

Trump nominates Natalie Baker for US ambassador to Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan agree to settle old boundary disputes

Disputes between KP and GB persist over several strategically important areas, including Shandur Top, Babusar Top and parts of Kohistan.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Nov, 2026 07:33am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan agree to settle old boundary disputes

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs8 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs7 in another reduction

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs338 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs371.

Business , Published 10 Nov, 2026 11:10pm

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs8 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs7 in another reduction

OPINION

What money bought

A recent book details how money and corruption were leveraged to redesign the Middle East.

Zahid Hussain

Hidden cause of economic imbalances

Shahid Kardar

American dilemma

Mahir Ali

Values in education

Neda Mulji

Served by the court

Arifa Noor

EDITORIAL

Opposition moves

Expectations of the maulana leading another street confrontation with the government anytime soon are likely to remain wishful thinking.

CT battle

Gains made over the last month should be capitalised on, with the affected areas permanently cleared of terrorists.

Water management

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Economic ills

Dreary metrics mirror a sinking economy.

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Is the left-progressive elation a transient bubble waiting to burst?

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BUSINESS

Asian Development Bank approves $500m loan to help Pakistan strengthen disaster preparedness

Development spending just 10.4pc of annual allocation in first four months of FY27, despite budget surplus

Diesel rates drop, but LPG surge holds up relief for consumer

Millers demand market-driven wheat policy, targeted subsidy

FBR ordered to explain huge Fata tax waivers

Remittances increase 14pc to $14.8bn in four months

SPORT

Centurions De Silva, Mendis foil Pakistan as Sri Lanka dig in

Ex-cricketer Usman Khawaja declines to confirm if Australia's bowlers were aware of 2018 ball-tampering plot

Second Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test shifted from Lahore to Rawalpindi over smog

Pakistan beat Nepal to set up U-19 Asia Cup semi-final against Bangladesh

Pakistan tighten grip on first Test as Sri Lanka struggle at 114-3

Wenger considers FIFA presidency bid amid growing opposition to Infantino: reports

WORLD

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Hegseth

India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog

9 seriously injured in South Korea bus crash involving 32 vehicles

US judge rejects BBC bid to dismiss Trump defamation suit

Chinese woman accused of spying on Nvidia chief entered Taiwan on Hong Kong passport

Father and son among seven killed by Israeli fire in Gaza Strip

Veena Malik wants you to know Dar-e-Nijaat's Abu Bakar probably isn't coming to save you

Images Staff Published 11 Nov, 2026 04:01pm

Ajoka Theatre goes from stage to screen with first film on 70s Punjabi folk theatre performer Bali Jatti

The film traces the journey of Inayat Bibi as a young singer facing family and social opposition to becoming Bali Jatti, a prominent figure in folk theatre.

Our Staff Reporter Published 11 Nov, 2026 04:05pm

Initiative launched to install blue plaques outside homes of prominent personalities in Karachi's Central District

Residences of Sadequain, Amjad Sabri and Umer Sharif have had plaques installed outside them.

Dawar Shoaib Updated 11 Nov, 2026 10:46am

Paperwork for the Heer singer with Punjab's new drama bill

Usama Khawar Updated 10 Nov, 2026 11:09am

What my mother’s death in Lahore taught me about patient care

For 26 days I struggled to be taken seriously.

Nigar Gohar Khawaja Updated 11 Nov, 2026 04:54pm

Iqbal and the Pakistani dream: fact or fiction?

To those wary of state myths, a close reading of Iqbal’s address and his own denials are enough to knock him off the pedestal of pro-Pakistan visionary. This is wrong.

Asad Rahim Khan Updated 09 Nov, 2026 12:30pm

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