Massive quake kills over 150 in Myanmar, Thailand

Toll likely to soar as many trapped in rubble; hundreds more injured; jolts felt as far as China, Cambodia and India.

Updated about 12 hours ago

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Govt asks Nepra to cut tariffs by Rs1.71 per unit till June end

New rates to be notified only after April 4 public hearing by the power regulator

Published about 13 hours ago

Arrangements finalised to detain, deport Afghans as deadline nears

High-level meeting chaired by interior minister briefed on deportation plan; committee formed to consider KP CM’s suggestion for talks with Kabul.

Updated about 12 hours ago

Punjab asks PTA, FIA to block fake arms licence website

Illegal website imitating provincial govt being used to de­­fraud citizens while offering arms licence services.

Published about 13 hours ago

Justice Sattar questions acting IHC CJ’s power to reassign cases

Says reassignment requests must be routed through deputy registrar.

Published about 13 hours ago

Balochistan govt turns to opposition for help with countering terrorism

• Spokesman says ‘our doors’ always open for dialogue in the interest of province • Ministers slam wave of deadly attacks,

Published about 13 hours ago

PDMA moves to address Cholistan water crisis

Sherry Rehman expresses concern over escalating drought situation in 3 provinces.

Published a day ago

Power levy would have cut consumer costs

IHC suspends implementation of levy following petition filed by major industrial companies.

Published a day ago

Situationer: Method behind Fatemi’s flurry of meetings in Washington

PM’s aide meets ranking members of Pakistan Caucus, head of Foreign Affairs committee.

Updated 2 days ago

Doctor among three killed in Quetta blast

At least 3 dead in Quetta blast; 5 killed in Turbat grenade attack; 6 passengers killed in Gwadar firing incident; 3 officials slain in Mastung.

Published a day ago

Carbon levy on the cards after IMF funding secured

About Rs7 cut in electricity tariff likely; water pricing to be introduced; gradual end to automobile protectionism on cards.

Updated 2 days ago

Pakistan assails ‘unfair’ US curbs, brushes off bill targeting officials

FO welcomes US' latest intelligence assessment identifying TTP as potential threat.

Updated a day ago

Women’s legal rights not tied to marriage: SC

Presumption a woman is financially dependent on her husband contrary to Islamic law, says Justice Mansoor.

Published a day ago

Govt has second thoughts on changes to solar policy

Cabinet seeks new recommendations for changes to net metering policy after incorporating feedback from stakeholders.

Updated 2 days ago

Council of Islamic Ideology comes out against SC verdict in polygamy case

Says "un-Islamic" to grant first wife right to annul marriage; notes that 1961 Law contrary to Sharia.

Updated 2 days ago

Major tariff relief hits snag despite IMF’s meagre cut

Proposed easing of electricity costs may take months to materialise due to IHC stay order, regulatory hurdles.

Published a day ago

Only drinking water available amid unprecedented shortage

Irrigation experts unable to plan water supplies for whole season given uncertainty; Irsa advisory committee to review situation again in May.

Updated 2 days ago

Finance ministry expects inflation to rise next month

March outlook says economy demonstrating stability on fiscal and external fronts; Sugar exports witness over 1,800pc increase in July-Feb.

Updated 26 Mar, 2025 08:05am

Opposition leaders challenge delay in picking new chief election commissioner

Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz ask IHC to urge state functionaries to expedite the process.

Updated 26 Mar, 2025 08:22am

PTI to hold protest at Adiala jail over Eid

PAC head Junaid Akbar says party workers to protest on all 3 days of Eid; reaches out to JI for expanding opposition alliance.

Updated 26 Mar, 2025 08:11am

BYC leader Sammi Deen detained under MPO after Karachi court orders release

Sindh govt cites security concerns for their detention; 10 more activists arrested in Quetta; BHC allows jail meeting with Mahrang.

Updated 26 Mar, 2025 08:02am

KP action plan to give civilian agencies lead role in counterterrorism efforts

Envisions new recruitments, training, procurement of modern weapons; database of terrorists, facilitators to be established.

Updated 26 Mar, 2025 07:52am

FM Dar backs talks with Kabul on security, trade

Calls for sustained dialogue with Afghan govt to address Pakistan’s concerns; special representative briefs meeting on three-day visit to Afghanistan.

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 07:56am

Met Office warns of drought in three provinces

Alert issued for Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab; mean March temperature 2-3°C above normal.

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:00am

Imran allowed twice-a-week meetings, sans press talks

PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram says party "satisfied" with decision; Asad Qaiser terms it "against Constitution".

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 07:44am

Many booked in Karachi as police break up BYC protest

Protests in Balochistan continue; constitutional petition filed in BHC against Mahrang's arrest.

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 08:41am

Bilawal urges PM to call another meeting of national security forum

Criticises PTI for boycotting PCNS meeting; says special attention must be given to law and order in Balochistan, KP.

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 08:11am

Forces, nation ready for any sacrifice, says president

• Calls for steps to protect youth from disillusionment • Scaled-down Pakistan Day parade held at Presidency

Published 24 Mar, 2025 07:03am

IMF shoots down plan to cut power tariffs, for now

PM reiterates package to reduce electricity tariffs "set to be announced soon"; official says govt needs to do a lot to ensure relief.

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 07:45am

Climate disasters cost $4.3tr since 1970: UN report

World Meteoro­logical Organisation says earth just witnessed hottest 10 years on record.

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 08:13am

Cross-border infiltration bid foiled in North Waziristan

Pakistan’s envoy at Kabul ceremony says both countries’ economic interests are intrinsically linked.

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 08:04am

Mahrang, other BYC leaders face terror charges

Shutter-down strikes witnessed in several parts of Balochistan; internet shutdown in Quetta continues for fourth straight day.

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 07:52am

Parts of Balochistan shut as police crack down on BYC

Mahrang among over a dozen activists picked up in raid; minister offers talks to estranged leaders.

Updated 23 Mar, 2025 08:08am

Torkham border reopens for pedestrians

Stranded Afghans allowed to return amid complaints of visa curbs; 4,000 Afghans cross back into their country; 1,100 Pakistanis return home.

Updated 23 Mar, 2025 08:14am

Islamabad, Kabul agree to deepen diplomatic ties

Pakistan’s special envoy Sadiq meets Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Muttaqi.

Updated 23 Mar, 2025 07:52am