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20pc reduction in train fares on Eidul Fitr announced

Statement says reduction in fares will apply to bookings for all 3 days of Eid but it won't apply to special trains. Published 22 Mar, 2025 02:15pm

NA security moot urges national consensus, unified political role to fight terrorism

Statement says terrorism to be confronted with "full force"; army chief urges better governance, need to make Pakistan "hard state"; opposition alliance skips proceedings. Updated 18 Mar, 2025 07:38pm

PTI to attend NA moot on national security amid tight security arrangements

NA spokesperson says LEAs put on alert, media won't be allowed access to parliament building, no one allowed inside without special invitation. Published 17 Mar, 2025 08:10pm

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lambastes PTI for ‘politicising’ Jaffar Express hijacking

Lauds armed forces for eliminating terrorists; says passengers were separated based on provinces they belonged to. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 04:21pm

PPP claims PM Shehbaz assures top leadership of resolving canal concerns amid tense relations

PPP delegation raises concerns about Indus River canal project, violence in Kurram and lack of relief for flood victims in Balochistan. Updated 10 Mar, 2025 11:42pm

Senate passes resolution recognising challenges faced by women, urges greater economic inclusion

PM pledges mission of gender equality, women’s empowerment on occasion of International Women's Day. Published 08 Mar, 2025 09:32pm

Senate chairman vexed over PTI lawmaker’s absence despite production orders

Gilani refers Ejaz Chaudhry's matter to Privileges Committee; PTI's Aon Abbas Bappi produced before upper house of parliament. Updated 08 Mar, 2025 06:30pm

Ramazan moon not sighted, holy month in Pakistan to begin on Sunday

Federal government also announces that Ramazan moon not sighted. Updated 28 Feb, 2025 11:16pm

HRCP says sealing of Pattan’s building in Islamabad ‘unacceptable’

Multan office of civil society organisation also sealed. Published 22 Feb, 2025 11:28pm

Twin cities jolted by 4.8 magnitude quake

No casualties reported; PMD says quake recorded at 10:48pm at depth of 17km. Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:35pm

Govt says talks practically over as Imran blasts failure to form commissions as ‘sign of deceit’

Dar says govt committee came to meeting with answer to demands, NA speaker says his doors still remain open; PTI says talks were not being held "anywhere else". Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:46pm

NA speaker demands ‘thorough’ inquiry into attack on AJK speaker’s convoy

Letters sent to Azad Jammu and Kashmir's chief secretary and top police officer. Published 27 Jan, 2025 11:26pm

Senate panel approves Peca amendment bill as opposition cries foul

Opposition assails haste with which bill was passed; journalists' bodies demand to be consulted; Senate IT committee passes Digital Nation Bill. Updated 27 Jan, 2025 11:54pm

Women’s voting choice in 2024 elections differed from men in 18pc areas: Fafen

Analysis comparing voters' MNA choices at male, female polling stations shows PTI won more support from women in 32pc of those areas. Published 26 Jan, 2025 07:15pm

PTI to boycott 4th round of talks with govt: Gohar

Talks scheduled for Jan 28; Gohar says govt has not announced formation of judicial commissions even after yesterday; it is "not serious". Updated 24 Jan, 2025 03:26pm

NA passes controversial Peca amendment bill amid walkout by PTI, journalists

Latest changes propose prison term for violations to three years with fines at Rs2m; journalists, activists assail passage; Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024 also passed. Updated 23 Jan, 2025 08:12pm

Subcommittee made to prepare govt response on PTI demands, says PM aide Sanaullah

Senator Irfan Siddiqui says discussions between members of govt committee on PTI demand were fruitful, hopes PTI will attend 4th round of talks. Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:02pm

PTI presents ‘charter of demands’ in 3rd round of talks with govt

Demands judicial probes into May 9 riots, Nov 26 crackdown; seeks govt's "support" in prisoners' release; PM forms committee to respond to demands. Updated 16 Jan, 2025 10:19pm

Third round of govt-PTI talks set for Thursday

NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq will preside over the session at 11:30am in Parliament House. Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:01pm

PTI requests time to consult Imran on ‘conclusive list’ of demands as 3rd round of govt talks set for next week

NA speaker hails today's talks, says held in “even more cordial atmosphere than previously”; govt permits PTI to meet Imran for consultation. Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:54pm