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In pictures: Eidul Fitr celebrations in various parts of the world

Several Muslim countries across the globe are celebrating the festival today. Published 30 Mar, 2025 03:09pm

3 terrorists killed as Punjab Police repel attack on DG Khan checkpoint

Police suffer no casualties during attack; Punjab IGP and interior minister commend cops for their professional response. Published 29 Mar, 2025 06:51pm

Harvard dismisses leaders of Centre for Middle Eastern Studies over alleged ‘anti-Israel’ bias

Faculty members who have spoken with both professors say each believe they were forced out of their posts. Updated 29 Mar, 2025 03:25pm

Akhtar Mengal, others remain unhurt after suicide blast near rally on its way to Quetta

Balochistan govt suggests talks to "improve situation" as BNP-M claims over 250 workers arrested in Mastung where rally halted. Updated 29 Mar, 2025 08:02pm

2 suspects arrested over alleged gang rape on Faisalabad motorway: police

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari says violence against women and children "will not be tolerated". Published 28 Mar, 2025 10:47pm

BNP-M reaches Kalat in march to Quetta against crackdown on Baloch activists

Party chief says law enforcement personnel in civvies tried to provoke them, but their commitment to "peaceful" march remains unwavering. Updated 28 Mar, 2025 10:20pm

US defence secy Pete Hegseth under fire yet again with ‘Islamophobic’ tattoo

Activists and Muslim rights groups target Hegseth's new tattoo, which reads 'kafir'. Updated 28 Mar, 2025 06:19pm

Even opposition can be given mandate for talks to end terror: Balochistan govt

Spokesperson Shahid Rind says no other option for dialogue if a political party boycotts NSC meeting. Published 28 Mar, 2025 03:26pm

Deputy PM Dar vows to regulate sugar prices, monitor supply: report

Directs sugar mills association to ensure full compliance to bring retail prices at or below Rs164 per kilogramme. Published 28 Mar, 2025 03:02pm

Six killed in double bus crash in Balochistan’s Kalat

Levies forces say two passenger buses, one traveling from Quetta to Karachi and the other vice versa, collided head-on. Published 28 Mar, 2025 02:07pm

At least 144 people killed as ‘mass casualty’ quake hits Myanmar, Thailand

Myanmar state media says at least 732 injured in the major earthquake as country bears brunt of impact; Foreign Office activates Crisis Management Unit to monitor situation. Updated 28 Mar, 2025 11:35pm

No military solution to conflict in DR Congo, Pakistan tells UNSC

Envoy calls for Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to return to diplomatic talks. Published 28 Mar, 2025 12:16pm

Former foreign secretary Najmuddin Shaikh passes away in Karachi

Funeral prayers to be held after Asr prayers at 5:15pm at the DHA Phase VIII Graveyard in Karachi. Updated 28 Mar, 2025 10:22am

SHO, police unharmed in explosion in KP’s Bajaur area

Police in Lakki Marwat defuse 43-kilogramme IED in separate incident. Updated 27 Mar, 2025 06:13pm

President, PM condemn killing of 5 passengers in Gwadar’s Kalmat area

Premier says miscreants' cowardly actions of killing innocent people reflected their brutality; 7 of a family killed in Sohbatpur land dispute. Updated 27 Mar, 2025 04:10pm

UN experts demand release of detained Baloch activists, end to crackdown on protests

FO says UN experts' comments based on "selective and unverified media reports," and lacked "balance and proportionality". Updated 27 Mar, 2025 10:22pm

Govt decides to consult all stakeholders on net metering policy after backlash

Recommendations to be re-submitted to federal cabinet after wider feedback. Published 26 Mar, 2025 10:28pm

US religious freedom panel urges sanctions against Pakistan, Indian spy agency RAW

Recommends US government to designate Pakistan and India as a “Country of Particular Concern”. Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:43pm

Hosts Pakistan announce squad for ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier next month

Fatima Sana to lead 15-member squad; tournament set to take place in Lahore at Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 02:55pm

Journalist Waheed Murad sent on 2-day physical remand by Islamabad court for posting ‘intimidating content’

FIA officials tell court he is being investigated for posts regarding situation in Balochistan; HRCP, media fraternity express "alarm". Updated 26 Mar, 2025 06:38pm