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Khawaja Asif comes under fire in NA for 'sweeping statement' regarding Kashmiris

After criticism from Bilawal, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, defence minister says he welcomes those responses but "I stand by what I said".

Updated 24 Jun, 2026 11:22pm

Prime suspect in 7-year-old Sargodha girl's murder case killed during CCD encounter, police say

FIR says the escaped suspect died by firing of "his accomplices" as CCD attempted to catch him; DPO says 3 other suspects in case still in custody.

Published 24 Jun, 2026 09:36pm

CDF Munir, Libyan military leader stress importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties

In meeting at GHQ, the two discuss regional security dynamics, defence cooperation and avenues for enhanced military-to-military collaboration.

Updated 24 Jun, 2026 06:48pm

Branded Content

Resecurity partners with BankIslami Pakistan to enhance digital risk monitoring and cyber threat intelligence

The partnership marks a significant step in strengthening BankIslami's cybersecurity posture through cutting-edge intelligence capabilities.

Alif Holdings hosts Real Estate CEOs Conference with Bilal Yaseen live podcast by Mansoor Ali Khan

Topics expected to be discussed include housing policy, urban development, investment confidence, infrastructure planning and the future outlook of Pakistan’s real estate industry.

'The Tide Continues To Rise' – ABHI Microfinance Bank

ABHI Microfinance Bank entered 2026 with a gradual build-up of a more digitally enabled banking model.

PTI calls for 'transparent, judicially supervised' probe into 2018, 2024 elections

Sheikh Waqas Akram expresses concerns over reported irregularities in BISP, situation in AJK.

Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:03pm

SHO among 8 cops kidnapped by armed men in Upper South Waziristan: police

Police launch large-scale search operation to trace abductors; DPO says "all available resources are being utilised".

Published 24 Jun, 2026 07:45pm

French mountaineer dies as avalanche hits GB's K-6 peak

Recovery team dispatched to trace Guillaume Pierrel's body; tour operator says other 2 climbers part of expedition safe.

Published 24 Jun, 2026 08:25pm

Caught in fighting between security forces and terrorists, residents in KP's Bara are forced to leave their homes

Residents say they feel vulnerable to drone strikes and artillery shelling carried out by both sides.

Published 24 Jun, 2026 01:52pm

Pakistan will continue its efforts for lasting peace in the Middle East, Naqvi tells Iranian counterpart

Ministers hold detailed discussion on Pak-Iran ties and the latest situation in the region, interior ministry says.

Published 24 Jun, 2026 11:05am

Law minister says controversial telecom bill won’t infringe on private rights

Rules out telecom activity on private premises without consent; telecom stakeholders insist reforms essential for connectivity, hope parliament will "refine" proposed legislation.

Published 24 Jun, 2026 07:16am

6 'most-wanted terrorists' killed in Lower Dir operation: CTD

CTD statement says slain individuals were involved in a recent attack on a checkpost, in which a constable was martyred.

Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:59am

Balochistan just benched its best team

Success abroad will not yield long-term dividends for Pakistan without economic and political stability at home

Why Pakistan should focus on increasing productivity rather than maximising degrees or training certificates

Highlights

Soul-stirring nohas shaping the soundscape of Muharram

Filmmaking unions against removal of advance tax on 'imported' content pending stakeholder consultations

Every monsoon, thousands of seashells wash up on Karachi's shores. Here's why

Mamya Shajaffar, Arslan Butt reach 'amicable' settlement over 'workplace harassment' dispute

Syed Babar Ali and Sardar Harcharan Singh Brar : A lifelong school friendship that transcended borders, faiths

18-year-old thalassemia patient becomes Attock deputy commissioner for a day

Interview: After Dr Bahu's success, Mehreen Jabbar is ready to take on cinema again

Ali Gul Pir announces birth of son Salar in adorable Father's Day post

Pakistan targets 400,000 trained workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 hosted by Saudi Arabia

HIV isn't the real threat; the stigma around it is, say Sheheryar Munawar and Zulfikar Bhutto Jr

Faysal Quraishi worries about the impact of the removal of advance tax on foreign TV shows

QS university rankings expose regional disparities in Pakistan's higher education

ICT

NA approves over Rs500bn in supplementary budget for FY25, Rs475bn for FY26

A total of Rs593.64bn approved in supplementary grants and excess expenditure for FY24-25.

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 02:10am

PTI calls for 'transparent, judicially supervised' probe into 2018, 2024 elections

Sheikh Waqas Akram expresses concerns over reported irregularities in BISP, situation in AJK.

Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:03pm

Khawaja Asif comes under fire in NA for 'sweeping statement' regarding Kashmiris

After criticism from Bilawal, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, defence minister says he welcomes those responses but "I stand by what I said".

Updated 24 Jun, 2026 11:22pm

Sindh

Muttahida upbeat as PM Shehbaz orders body on LG tweaks, missing men

MQM-P delegation meets Shehbaz in Islamabad; urges him to pay greater attention to urban Sindh; requests him to consider appointment of party governor in Sindh.

Updated 24 Jun, 2026 08:29am