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Senior Iranian official threatens Israel with swift retaliation over ‘single miscalculation’

US senator warns Trump’s Iran campaign becoming "our next forever war"; Tehran strikes Iranian Kurdish base in Iraq with drones.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 12:21pm

Pakistan reopens Gabd border crossing with Iran, restores bilateral trade after weeklong suspension

Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry president says restored supply chain is expected to ease nationwide LPG shortage and reduce soaring energy and food prices.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 07:25am

'How will they let me go to Pakistan?': Indian Punjab CM wants to attend Lahore moot but doubts BJP will allow

Claims he has received an invitation for the 4th International Punjabi Conference scheduled from Nov 27-29.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 08:01am

Economic stakeholders see monetary tightening as MPC set to meet on Monday

Bankers say 100bps hike needed to tame inflation as Middle East conflict drives up oil import costs.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 09:36am

Dar orders urgent action to rein in rising wheat prices

Deputy prime minister calls for increased market supply, warns against hoarding and speculation.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 07:22am

'Never seen a president excel in straight-up grifting': Obama unloads on Trump ahead of US midterms

Stumps for Democrats at Cleveland and Detroit rallies, derides Trump's strategy for Iran.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 11:18am

Pakistan's trade gap with Gulf partners narrows

Lower imports, higher exports cut gap by 26pc to $2.85bn in the period between July and September.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 09:02am

Bestway launches Chinese automaker Geely Auto in Pakistan

The launch includes three models: the EX2 compact electric hatchback, the EX5 electric SUV, and the Starray EM-i with range-extended EV technology.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 09:33am

Karachi court sends 13 suspects on remand in animated child sexual abuse material cases

NCCIA says it arrested the suspects during a raid in Gulistan-i-Jauhar, targeting three firms.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 10:54am

First infant diagnosed with mpox in Karachi dies in hospital

Death takes Sindh’s tally to 12, with 98 cases reported so far this year.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 10:55am

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

COP31 in Antalya: Will the World Finally Address Air Pollution?

Can Pakistani Women Still Get Justice for Workplace Harassment?

Can AI Change How Pakistanis Invest?

Inside Pakistan’s Pizza Industry

El Niño & Pakistan’s Smog: What’s the Real Connection?

Babar Azam at 32: Is He One of Pakistan’s Greatest Ever?

Metros

Jailed leaders urge PTI leadership to forge consensus

Bank robber influenced by PUBG denied bail by Lahore sessions court

Insurance worker booked for rape in Sahiwal

Objectionable material: Lahore man arrested for blackmailing minors

Governor rejects ex-health CEO’s plea in Jhang embezzlement case

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Nishat Group and LUXEED sign strategic MoU to bring Premium New Energy Vehicles to Pakistan

Pakistan’s diversified business group joins hands with LUXEED, with the backing of Chery Group, to build a premium new energy ecosystem for Pakistani customers

A deeper connection to Madinah: Knowledge economic city makes its Pakistan debut at the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo

KEC will present its full masterplan and Al Alyaa residential community, introducing a connected lifestyle destination in a city cherished by generations of Pakistani families.

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Metros

Jailed leaders urge PTI leadership to forge consensus

Bank robber influenced by PUBG denied bail by Lahore sessions court

Insurance worker booked for rape in Sahiwal

Objectionable material: Lahore man arrested for blackmailing minors

Governor rejects ex-health CEO’s plea in Jhang embezzlement case

Profit rates on National Savings schemes increased from Oct 21

The profit rates on Behbood Savings Certificates, Pensioners’ Benefit Accounts and Shuhada Family Welfare Accounts have been raised to 12.96pc from 12.72pc.

Business , Published 21 Oct, 2026 11:22am

Profit rates on National Savings schemes increased from Oct 21

‘Hit them hard’: CDF Munir vows to continue campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits

In visit to the Peshawar Corps Headquarters, CDF briefed on security situation in KP, ongoing counterterrorism operations and border management measures.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 01:42pm

‘Hit them hard’: CDF Munir vows to continue campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits

Peshawar High Court bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker

Court also allows Suriya Bibi to retain official residence, suspends order to vacate it.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:27am

Peshawar High Court bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker

Nuclear uncertainty

With matters frozen in the political and diplomatic spheres, it will take military-to-military engagement to prevent miscalculation in the strategic sphere.

Newspaper , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:27am

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.60 per litre, raises high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.64

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs377.71 per litre while HSD will cost Rs391.75 per litre.

Business , Published 22 Oct, 2026 10:49pm

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.60 per litre, raises high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.64

10 India-sponsored terrorists killed as bid to undermine state's writ in Gwadar foiled: ISPR

ISPR says terrorists included one female terrorist, which exposes "cynical exploitation of Baloch women as an instrument of propaganda".

Pakistan , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 04:23pm

10 India-sponsored terrorists killed as bid to undermine state's writ in Gwadar foiled: ISPR

Pakistan, Maldives plan direct flights to boost connectivity

President Muizzu invites Pakistani investors; urges stronger trade and maritime connectivity

Newspaper , Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Pakistan, Maldives plan direct flights to boost connectivity

Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence cooperation pact

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who was present at the signing, says "memorandum reflects Islamabad’s shared commitment to contributing to regional peace and stability".

Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 07:18am

Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence cooperation pact

R4 bloc, European powers discuss developments in the Gulf in Istanbul meeting

R4 foreign ministers condemn Houthi attacks and underscore importance of respecting state sovereignty; Dar holds bilateral meetings with Turkish, Egyptian FMs on sidelines of meeting.

Pakistan , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 11:24pm

R4 bloc, European powers discuss developments in the Gulf in Istanbul meeting

Govt raises high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.91 per litre; petrol price unchanged at Rs377.71

Following the revision, HSD will cost Rs393.66 per litre.

Business , Published 23 Oct, 2026 11:32pm

Govt raises high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.91 per litre; petrol price unchanged at Rs377.71

Outdated practices

We are plagued by customs that violate human rights.

Newspaper , Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:23am

Auto illusion

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Newspaper , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 05:11pm

Wheat support price set at Rs4,500/maund

PM Shehbaz also okays livestock board restructuring, directs foot-and-mouth disease eradication plan

Newspaper , Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Maldives president, CDF Munir stress importance of strengthening defence cooperation

20 MoUs signed; PM Shehbaz vows to strengthen Maldives ties for "all time to come".

Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 08:42am

Maldives president, CDF Munir stress importance of strengthening defence cooperation

Govt loans turn out to be stimulant for real estate

Banks wary of giving loans as most projects are illegal.

Business , Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:33am

Govt loans turn out to be stimulant for real estate

Pakistan qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final after draw with Japan

Pakistan’s junior hockey team qualified for the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup after holding Japan to a 2-2 draw in their final round-robin match at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Friday.

Sport , Published 23 Oct, 2026 04:51pm

Pakistan qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final after draw with Japan

Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to meet European trio in Istanbul

Turkish foreign ministry says R-4 and E-3+R-4 meetings scheduled for Oct 23.

World , Published 22 Oct, 2026 11:51pm

Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to meet European trio in Istanbul

Makkah pact clarity

Fresh aggression can kick off a firestorm that will be in no one’s control, hence it is best to abandon such reckless plans.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 08:48am

Man held for torturing female scooty rider in Lahore

The footage showed the suspect overtook the scooty rider on the busy road, placed his bike in front of her two wheeler and subjected her to brutal torture in the presence of several passersby.

Pakistan , Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:12am

Man held for torturing female scooty rider in Lahore

We toured Karachi's Red Line to bring you this update

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Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 05:28pm

We toured Karachi's Red Line to bring you this update

Punjab MPA Hina Parvez Butt defends deleted X post on alleged CCD encounter amid criticism

Says the post was meant to express the “feelings of an ordinary citizen”; she did not "blame" the Punjab chief minister or talk about any institution.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Oct, 2026 08:45pm