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Minister Moeen Wattoo terms hydel ‘top priority’ as LHC calls for water emergency

Several schemes underway to boost water storage and green energy, Wapda officials tell minister for water resources.

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 07:23am

Bilawal says PPP will not support govt’s ‘unilateral canal project’

PPP chairman says project will bring harm to farmers in Punjab.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 12:03am

Army’s top brass vows to thwart ‘nefarious designs’ of proxies, social disruptive elements

Forum emphasises importance of implementing National Action Plan, Azm-i-Istehkam.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 08:42pm

Security forces neutralise 2 terrorists during operation in Balochistan’s Kech: ISPR

Terrorists "remained actively involved in numerous ... activities in the area against law enforcement agencies ... [and] innocent civilians", says military's media wing.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 10:28pm

‘Forced repatriation’ of 16,138 Afghans begins in Karachi: authorities

A total of 242 Afghans brought to repatriation camp in Keamari, says South DIG.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:45pm

Police officer arrested in Karachi under Peca for using ‘derogatory remarks’ against President Zardari

The FIR says 'inappropriate remarks' against president were hurtful; adds there is a chance of the act spreading across the country.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 09:49pm

Woman, infant daughter gunned down for ‘honour’ in KP’s Mansehra: FIR

Police official says efforts underway to arrest suspects.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:12pm

PTI leaders not allowed to meet Imran, again

Omar Ayub says ex-PM not even permitted to speak to his children.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:32am

PM Shehbaz orders emulating Ramazan Package model in future govt schemes

Says the first-ever digital wallet was introduced under the package.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 03:46pm

Sindh CM Murad vows to protect Sindh’s rights amid controversial canals project

Emphasises that the PPP is opposed to the project, which he believes will harm the province's water resources.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 04:15pm

Editorial: State can begin anew in Balochistan and push for peace, or continue down same failed path

Once-beautiful North Nazimabad now facing rapid deterioration

Gender, mobility and shopping: The changing norms in Dir

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From jhumkas to clutches, here are 7 celebrities who aced the Eid accessory game

Dananeer Mobeen is flattered by fans ‘shipping’ her character with Ahad Raza Mir’s — but let’s not get carried away

Culture Indian Film and TV Directors’ Association chief warns of ‘protests’ against Fawad Khan’s Abir Gulaal

Farshi shalwar, meet flared trouser: This Eid, the fashion spotlight was on the men

If you have a sweet tooth, Liaquatabad’s Mithai Gali is a must visit

‘A hero must show a range of emotions’: Iqra Aziz on the kind of heroes Pakistani dramas need

‘I miss acting, but not the routine’: Aiman Khan talks TV comeback and staying relevant through social media

Dark clouds loom over Fawad Khan’s new Bollywood movie as Indian politicians threaten ban

Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor have some Eidi for fans with the teaser for their upcoming movie

Review: The Martial Artist is Shaz Khan’s imperfect KO

Farshi shalwar showdown: Celebrities who wore the regal silhouette on Eid

Clothes, chaos, and costs: The rising price of women’s Eid shopping

Sindh

Bilawal says PPP will not support govt’s ‘unilateral canal project’

PPP chairman says project will bring harm to farmers in Punjab.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 12:03am

PPP ready to make ‘any sacrifice’ to protect Sindh’s water rights: CM

Murad denies reports of construction of Marot Canal to bring water to Cholistan.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:12am

Third child to drown in open drain within a year laid to rest by Mowach Goth residents

According to Moachko police, Abdul Rehman fell into a sewer in Noor Shah Mohalla.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:04am

Punjab

Minister Moeen Wattoo terms hydel ‘top priority’ as LHC calls for water emergency

Several schemes underway to boost water storage and green energy, Wapda officials tell minister for water resources.

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 07:23am

Five actors get notices during minister’s visits to theatres in Lahore

Azma Bukhari voices concern about “inappropriate” songs and “indecent” attire of female performers.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:25am

469 inmates in Punjab released from jails on Eid

Home department spokesman says president commuted six-month imprisonment of a total of 1,789 inmates.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 10:03am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Woman, infant daughter gunned down for ‘honour’ in KP’s Mansehra: FIR

Police official says efforts underway to arrest suspects.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:12pm

153 refugees voluntarily leave for Afghanistan via Torkham border

Official insists force to be used only if ACC holders refuse to leave voluntarily.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 10:26am

Jhagra rejects PTI accountability body’s questionnaire as biased, contradictory

Insists not a single charge against him stands up to scrutiny.

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 10:27am

Balochistan

BNP’s Mengal warns of march on Quetta on April 6

JWP accuses govts of Sindh, Balochistan of using coercive tactics to suppress democratic, constitutional rights.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 09:03am

TTAP leaders demand Balochistan’s rightful share in resources

Say issues cannot be resolved through force but rather through dialogue.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 06:27am

Drinking water supply in Quetta restored

Official says water filtration plants in Duki, Pishin, Loralai and Kachhi to become fully operational by April 30.

Published 04 Apr, 2025 06:27am

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