Paying the price

Pakistan is trapped in a relentless cycle of climate volatility.

Updated 2 days ago

Ahmadi man lynched as TLP supporters storm worship place in Karachi’s Saddar: police

Police say deceased was "filming TLP workers near Hashu Centre when the mob started beating him"; SHRC directs police to conduct thorough, impartial investigation; TLP denies involvement.

Updated a day ago

Probe finds over 200 kanal land was illegally transferred to Bahria Town Lahore

NAB says the land was successfully restored and transferred back to the owner.

Updated 2 days ago

Only 23,620 pilgrims allowed to avail Private Haj Scheme this year: ministry

Pakistan granted Haj quota of 179,210, with over 90,000 performing pilgrimage through government scheme.

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Cartoon: 18 April, 2025

Published 2 days ago

More hail, thunderstorms likely from today

Extreme weather to mainly impact Potohar region, northern and central parts of Punjab.

Updated 2 days ago

Cartoon: 19 April, 2025

Published a day ago

Hailstorm, thunderstorm, rain forecast for Friday, Saturday in various parts of country: NEOC

Advisory says strong winds, heavy rainfall may uproot trees, potentially causing temporary power outages.

Published 2 days ago

Record $1.2bn surplus in March

FDI rises by 14pc during July-March FY25; SBP’s foreign exchange reserves decline by $127m.

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Deadlocked

Politicians’ refusal to talk to each other and resolve issues has created space for a different type of rulership to take over.

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‘Enemies fear economic progress’: PM Shehbaz vows to ‘crush’ terrorists trying to threaten Pakistan’s security

In cabinet meeting on security situation, premier assures provincial govts of support to boost counter-terrorism capabilities.

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Petroleum supply hit as refineries face crisis

Important defence firm wants jet fuel commitments fulfilled after none of the 6 oil refineries provide committed quantities.

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Mining bill & autonomy

Legally binding frameworks are needed for benefit-sharing and local ownership.

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Gender sensitisation

Pakistan’s CJS is hindered by the lack of female representation.

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Family law confusion

The gap between codified law and court interpretations continue to create uncertainty.

Updated 2 days ago

PM lays foundation of underpass to link Murree Road with Srinagar Highway

Praises interior minister, CDA chairman and other officers for development works in Islamabad.

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Oil import bill falls to $11.9bn

Preliminary estimates suggest that increase in local production of petroleum products will boost economic growth.

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PTI livid after party leaders, Imran’s sisters ‘removed from Adiala’

Police denies arrests saying leaders were "respectfully esco­rted out of the jurisdiction of Rawalpindi district” amid tight security.

Updated 2 days ago

Karachiites in for another shock from utility bills

KMC proposes 100pc hike in municipal utilities tax; opposition in City Council slams plan.

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Deadly zealotry

Murdering people and attacking firms is indefensible and only besmirches the Palestinian cause.

Updated 3 days ago