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PM Shehbaz commends team, nation for unlocking IMF deal, new $1.3bn climate fund

Bailouts pending board approval; Fund notes progress in restoring macroeconomic stability but warns of elevated downside risks. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 03:52pm

Edhi Foundation funds $4m equipment at Karachi’s JPMC for free breast cancer treatment

“Every day, 160 breast cancer patients will get free of charge treatment on state-of-the-art Helix Tomotherapy units,” Patients Aid Foundation says. Published 25 Mar, 2025 11:09pm

Oscar-winning Palestinian director released following arrest after Israeli settlers’ attack

Israeli co-director Yuval Abraham says soldiers invaded ambulance Hamdan Ballal had called and took him away. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 07:59pm

President, PM express condolences over demise of army chief Gen Munir’s mother

JUI-F chief says passing away during Ramazan would be "reason for elevated rank". Updated 25 Mar, 2025 05:32pm

BYC claims Panjgur protesters met with police action as strike continues for 3rd day

Mahrang Baloch's sister finally allowed to meet her after being made to wait for several hours. Updated 24 Mar, 2025 10:51pm

One dead, another injured in firing outside Islamabad district court: police

Initial investigations suggest firing occurred due to personal enmity. Published 24 Mar, 2025 03:00pm

Ambassador Munir Akram honoured at farewell reception hosted by Pakistan’s UN Mission

He will be replaced by Permanent Representative designate Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. Published 24 Mar, 2025 12:40pm

Food security minister insists there’s no shortage of sugar in country: report

Rana Tanveer rejects reports of sweetener being sold at Rs180 per kg. Published 24 Mar, 2025 11:52am

16 terrorists attempting to cross Pak-Afghan border killed in KP’s North Waziristan: ISPR

President, interior minister praise security forces for "bravery" in confronting terrorists. Published 23 Mar, 2025 06:14pm

Relatives not allowed to meet, deliver food to Mahrang Baloch in Quetta District Jail, family alleges

Quetta reopens after partial shutdown but some parts of Balochistan remain shut for 2nd day on BYC's call. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:02pm

PTI didn’t attend national security moot as it’s ‘pro-Taliban’: ANP’s Aimal Wali

Says there was no talk about conducting an operation during the PCNS meeting but there was a plan to tackle terrorism. Published 23 Mar, 2025 04:07pm

Afghan Taliban say US has lifted $10m reward for information on Sirajuddin Haqqani

FBI still lists reward on website for head of US-designated terror outfit Haqqani network. Updated 23 Mar, 2025 12:51pm

Armed forces ready to make any sacrifice for country’s freedom, President Zardari says on Pakistan Day

President, premier vow a prosperous, progressive Pakistan; armed forces note nation "continues to progress under banner of democracy". Updated 23 Mar, 2025 02:24pm

BYC leadership arrested over Civil Hospital ‘violence’: Balochistan govt spokesperson Rind

BYC claims Mahrang among those held in pre-dawn crackdown; mobile services down in Quetta; Rind doesn't mention Mahrang by name in confirming arrests. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 11:47pm

Terrorists flee as Lakki Marwat police station attack repelled

Police and assailants exchange fire; DPO commends personnel for thwarting attack. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 01:40pm

Journalist Farhan Mallick handed into FIA custody for 4 days over ‘anti-state’ content

FIR reveals newly added Peca section among provisions invoked against Mallick. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:19pm

Climate change has already hit livelihood of millions in Pakistan: finance minister

Aurangzeb says country received pledges of $10 billion after 2022 floods but only received one-third of that amount. Published 21 Mar, 2025 02:06pm

Miftah Ismail criticises govt for exorbitant electricity, sugar prices

Notes that Pakistan’s electricity prices more expensive than other countries. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 06:22pm

Pakistan to legalise crypto in bid to lure international investment: report

"Pakistan is done sitting on the sidelines," says country's chief adviser on crypto, Bilal Saqib. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 02:40pm

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia pledge to strengthen defence ties amid regional challenges

Saudi investment minister expresses interest in deepening economic ties with Pakistan. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 12:34pm