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Trump rolls out red carpet as Saudi crown prince makes first visit to White House in over 7 years

Mohammed bin Salman will hold talks with Trump in the Oval Office, have lunch in the Cabinet Room and attend a formal black-tie dinner in the evening.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:49pm

38 terrorists killed in four separate KP operations: ISPR

Military’s media affairs says operations were carried out between November 15 and 17, adding that terrorists belonged to Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:54pm

Cloudflare says fix implemented, issue resolved after global outage

X, Spotify, ChatGPT were among major websites affected; Cloudflare says some users still experiencing issues.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:57pm

FM Dar meets Russia’s Putin, China’s Li Qiang on sidelines of SCO Moscow summit

At Moscow summit, Dar highlights Pakistan's tech-driven disaster management system; says empowering youth of "foremost importance".

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:43pm

Karachi woman given 8 years by US court for lying about terrorist acts

“We will not allow the United States to be a launching point for terrorist attacks abroad,” Acting US Attorney Jay R Combs says.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 08:32pm

PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi undergoes successful gallbladder surgery, lawyer says

Ex-FM to remain in hospital under doctor's supervision for several days.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 07:27pm

3 key judicial bodies reconstituted in light of 27th Constitutional Amendment

SC's Justice Mandokhail nominated as member of Supreme Judicial Council and Practice and Procedure Committee, FCC's Justice Farooq included in Judicial Commission of Pakistan.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 02:39pm

PPP’s Faisal Rathore sworn in as new AJK prime minister

Prosperity of Azad Kashmir's people among Centre’s priorities, Shehbaz tells Rathore in phone call.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 06:30pm

After UNSC vote on Gaza plan, Netanyahu calls for Hamas’s expulsion from the region

Trump's plan does not explicitly call for the group's expulsion; Gaza water supplier suspends services to protest Hamas detaining staff member.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:08pm

Economic Coordination Committee approves grants for security, defence projects

Grants include technical supplementary grant of Rs100.3m for maintenance of defence equipment used by federal civil armed forces.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 05:44pm

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Allied Bank promotes warehouse facility as a financing solution to support agricultural businesses

These awareness events enable agricultural businesses to secure financing against stored commodities rather than land or property.

LemFi introduces new savings account for UK immigrant community

The new savings product offers daily interest and FSCS protection as part of the company’s wider push to build a financial ecosystem for immigrants.

Master Changan Motors unveils three brands and eleven new models at PAPS 2025

The launch formed part of what the company described as Pakistan’s most extensive New Energy Vehicle (NEV) showcase to date.

Rewarding size, not effort, has hurt Pakistan’s fiscal health. Can the 11th NFC Award rewrite the script?

‘Fully prepared’: Indian Army chief says May conflict was ‘a trailer’ in new warning to Pakistan

Suspect linked to Delhi car blast presented in court today.

World , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:46pm

‘Fully prepared’: Indian Army chief says May conflict was ‘a trailer’ in new warning to Pakistan

Politicians, journalists jump to Shahzeb Khanzada’s defence after anchorperson accosted in public

Video on social media shows a man accosting Khanzada in what appears to be a clothing store, accusing him of acting against Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:08am

Politicians, journalists jump to Shahzeb Khanzada’s defence after anchorperson accosted in public

SBP limits cash dollar transactions

Makes account-to-account transfer mandatory for dollar deposits.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 07:38am

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for crackdown on students

In a statement issued from hiding in India, Hasina terms verdict “biased and politically motivated”; Dhaka asks Delhi to extradite Hasina.

World , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:21pm

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for crackdown on students

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Newspaper , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:03am

Maaz Sadaqat dazzles as Pakistan Shaheens crush India ‘A’ in Rising Stars Asia Cup

The 19-year-old all-rounder, who also claimed two wickets earlier, single-handedly dismantled India's bowling.

Sport , Published 16 Nov, 2025 11:06pm

Maaz Sadaqat dazzles as Pakistan Shaheens crush India ‘A’ in Rising Stars Asia Cup

Sheikh Hasina verdict

FORMER prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed, who once ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist, has been sentenced to death...

Newspaper , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:28am

COAS Munir reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperation with Jordan

Jordanian king given comprehensive briefing on structure, capabilities, and product portfolio of state-owned Global Industrial and Defence Solutions.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 07:39pm

COAS Munir reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperation with Jordan

Misplaced priorities

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Newspaper , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:25am

PIA, Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines ink ‘landmark’ cargo deal

“This partnership will establish a strategic corridor for regional trade,” PIA statement reads.

Pakistan , Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:39pm

PIA, Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines ink ‘landmark’ cargo deal

Tenuous currents

The Kabul River system has emerged as a potential flashpoint in Pak-Afghan relations.

Newspaper , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:31am

Information ministry debunks Zalmay Khalilzad’s claim of ISIS-K commander being killed in Punjab

Ministry says that Khalilzad’s post on X twisted a “purely criminal or personal dispute into a terrorism-linked killing".

Pakistan , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 02:53pm

Information ministry debunks Zalmay Khalilzad’s claim of ISIS-K commander being killed in Punjab

Cost of no trade

AS border tensions escalate, Kabul’s decision to terminate all trade with and through Pakistan in the next three...

Newspaper , Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:34am

Bus carrying Indian pilgrims crashes near Saudi Arabia’s Madina, killing 45: Indian police

“I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured,” says PM Modi.

World , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 05:44pm

Bus carrying Indian pilgrims crashes near Saudi Arabia’s Madina, killing 45: Indian police

Who is AJK’s new premier, Faisal Rathore?

Known for his soft-spoken, conciliatory and non-controversial disposition, Rathore has served as a minister in the AJK cabinet and is a trusted confidant of Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 06:52pm

Who is AJK’s new premier, Faisal Rathore?

No-confidence ousts Haq in AJK; PPP’s Rathore takes over premiership

In 53-member house, 36 lawmakers voted in favour of no-trust motion, two voted against it and 14 abstained.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:47pm

No-confidence ousts Haq in AJK; PPP’s Rathore takes over premiership

Challenges to states

Cyberspace is the new sphere of power.

Newspaper , Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:33am

Afghanistan seeks to cut economic dependence on Pakistan

Kabul wants to bolster trade with Central Asian states; Afghan traders say Islamabad still shortest, cheapest route to seaports.

Newspaper , Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:58am

Afghanistan seeks to cut economic dependence on Pakistan

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

Resolution authorises International Stabilisation Force in Gaza Strip; Hamas says document fails to meet Palestinians’ rights and demands; Pakistan votes in favour of US resolution.

World , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 03:29pm

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

In pictures: A night tour of Lahore’s walled city

Visitors enjoy some of the city's iconic buildings, like the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Masjid, illuminated under the night sky.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Nov, 2025 06:36pm

In pictures: A night tour of Lahore’s walled city

State and its pillars

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Newspaper , Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:45am

38 terrorists killed in four separate KP operations: ISPR

Military’s media affairs says operations were carried out between November 15 and 17, adding that terrorists belonged to Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij.

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Vitol, Cnergyico make Pakistan’s biggest single delivery of marine fuel

“This latest initiative enhances Pakistan's capacity to serve the global shipping industry with sustainable fuel solutions,” says Cnergyico Pk Limited director.

Business , Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:06am

Vitol, Cnergyico make Pakistan’s biggest single delivery of marine fuel

Electric bus service to launch next week on 10 routes in Rawalpindi

Official says a total of 80 buses with operate on 10 different routes; 45 buses ready to be deployed next week.

Newspaper , Updated 15 Nov, 2025 09:25am

Electric bus service to launch next week on 10 routes in Rawalpindi

India strikes US gas deal under Trump pressure

Petroleum and natural gas minister says deal "first structured contract of US LPG for Indian market".

World , Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:15pm

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