Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle

"You have arguably China’s most capable weapon against the West’s most capable weapon, if indeed it was being carried; we don’t know that," says expert.

Published 09 May, 2025 02:15pm

‘Extreme propaganda’: Ahsan Mohsin Ikram criticises misinformation spread by Indian media

“The Modi regime has mastered emotional engineering [...] crafted an alternate reality where India is the eternal victim," the actor wrote on Instagram.

Published 09 May, 2025 12:38pm

BCCI suspends IPL ‘with immediate effect for one week’

"It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," BCCI official says.

Updated 09 May, 2025 02:23pm

PSX limps to recovery after day of historic losses

Analyst says KSE-100 index recovering on "no news of any major escalation", investors now expecting news on IMF tranche.

Updated 09 May, 2025 01:12pm

Special report: May 9, mayhem and military trials

Unravelling the knot of justice and power as Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of May 9 and the ongoing military trials of civilians.

Published 09 May, 2025 10:23am

Why workplaces should focus on the wellness of their employees

In the game of talents, wellness practices have become the primary driver of organisational growth, writes Dr Sheeza Mohsin.

Updated 09 May, 2025 11:41am

Flash floods damage roads, agricultural land in several districts in KP

Kandia tehsil of Upper Kohistan remains cut off from other areas.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:20am

Boy kept in chains by his father freed in Lakki Marwat

Police reach area where they find the boy in a small shop.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:25am

Young doctors call off strike in Rawalpindi

YDA announces ending strike in view of country's situation.

Updated 09 May, 2025 11:02am

Rain creates slushy mess in Rawalpindi

Most people remain confined to houses due to bad weather.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:56am

The left in subcontinent and beyond must stop uncritically deploying state’s language of ‘terrorism’

India's CPI and CPI-M are threatening their very own political creed.

Published 09 May, 2025 09:00am

Social development investment should be allowed to propel inclusive growth

Over the past two decades, we have seen growing stagnation in social development.

Published 09 May, 2025 08:36am

Should contingency planning not get more attention from the educational authorities?

Emergencies in Pakistan are becoming more frequent and raising uncertainties for everyone.

Published 09 May, 2025 08:34am

Editorial: Sense must prevail, and the march to Pak-India war should be halted

Jingoism is evident in both countries, but elements in India’s media, cultural and political sphere have been egging on their country in confrontation.

Published 09 May, 2025 08:18am

Poor vendor from Lahore falls victim to Indian drone

Official says food street was not fully open, casualties would be higher otherwise.

Updated 09 May, 2025 11:06am

Purpose-built trains for armed forces movement

PR operations put on high alert across the country.

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:54am

Civil defence drills launched in Punjab

Civil defence to help and guide citizens in emergency situation.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:58am

Lahore drug court directs urgent regulation of infant formula products

Judge regrets no lab in the country is equipped to analyse quality of baby milk.

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:45am

Thalassemia a challenge for whole family, not just victim, says Murad

Stresses need for awareness campaigns at educational institutions, media platforms and community programmes.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Activists, students, citizens resolve to stand behind army

Rallies, seminars held across Sindh to slam Indian aggression.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

SHC outraged by involvement of police in citizens’ kidnapping for ransom

Turns down bail pleas of three excise police officials in kidnap case.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Israelis close six UN schools in occupied east Jerusalem

UN terms school closures ‘assault on children’.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Tel Aviv mounts heavy air strikes in south Lebanon

Lebanese state-run new agency says at least one person killed and eight wounded.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Bitcoin tops $100,000 after US-UK deal

“The retaking of $100,000 must go down as one of bitcoin’s more formidable feats and is a reminder that buying peak fear can be lucrative," says Nexo co-founder.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

India gives nod for Starlink operations

Starlink in March signed agreements with Indian telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Industries Jio.

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:03am

Meta blocks access to Muslim news page with 6.7m followers in India

The account is among the most followed Muslim news sources on Instagram.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

New Delhi blocks 8,000 X accounts

Government has not specified which posts from an account have violated India's laws.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

AI giants give Congress policy wishlist for beating China

US Senate Commerce Committee looks to cut regulatory barriers to US artificial intelligence.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Swiatek makes fast start at Italian Open

Drops just single game in winning 6-1, 6-0 against Italian Cocciaretto to move onto a third-round meeting.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

IPL match in Dharamsala called off midway

BCCI claims abandonment due to floodlight failure.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:37am

Challengers, Strikers win in National Women’s T20

Rameen bags two wickets for 17 runs and then makes an unbeaten 12-ball 21.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:39am

IMF board meets today

It will approve immediate disbursement of $1bn under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Uptick in SBP reserves

SBP says reserves increased by $118 million to $10.332 billion for the period ending on May 2.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Shipping lines start imposing surcharges on Pakistan’s cargo

Ships loaded with Indian goods allowed to dock at Pakistani ports.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Export of services rises to $6.2bn in July-March

Services exports see positive growth since February 2024.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

PSX takes record plunge amid security unrest

Indian shares fall in most volatile session this month.

Updated 09 May, 2025 08:29am

Call for protection of civilians, de-escalation

Amnesty, HRCP stress international law strictly prohibits deliberate attacks on civilians, warn of dangers from nuclear conflict.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:52am

IHC rejects objections to Imran, Bushra pleas to quell sentences

LHC adjourns hearing on bail petitions of ex-PM, wife in eight May 9 cases.

Updated 09 May, 2025 11:13am

Two killed amid no let-up in LoC firing

Police say both fatalities occurred in Poonch district.

Updated 09 May, 2025 11:11am

State Dept ‘supports’ Pakistan’s call for neutral probe into Pahalgam

Tammy Bruce says the “back and forth and continuation” of attacks should stop.

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:57am

Punjab orders enforcement of ‘drone protocols’

Public barred from drone-hit sites before bomb disposal squad clearance.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:24am

India to receive crushing response to aggression, NA told

Atta Tarar says strong retaliation "inevitable".

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:18am

AJK, Balochistan assemblies condemn Indian aggression

Resolutions decry unprovoked attacks on civilians, mosques.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:06am

National Emergency Centre established

Provincial govts urged to allocate additional hospital beds and ensure adequate stockpiles of blood and essential medicines.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:01am

Wapda takes stock of damage to Neelum-Jhelum dam

Attack condemned as "act of war"; damage to systems could have triggered "massive flooding".

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:50am

US urges Pakistan and India to give peace a chance

Rubio calls Shehbaz, Indian foreign minister; supports "direct dialogue" between arch-rivals.

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:47am

Indian Rafale downed, US officials confirm

BBC terms video showing wreckage of French-made jet in Bathinda "authentic".

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:29am

‘Operation Sindoor’ attracts gold-diggers

Four Indian entities, including Reliance Industries, apply for trademark 'Operation Sindoor'.

Updated 09 May, 2025 08:44am

Dozens of kitchens in Gaza shut as supply runs out

Closure threatens food supply for 2.3m Palestinians.

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:13am

Apex court debates seniority criteria in judges’ dispute case

Justice Mazhar questions who should determine seniority — president or CJP?

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:42am

India’s ‘Israeli drone’ gamble

The Harop is classified as ‘loitering munition’, a hybrid between a drone and a missile.

Updated 09 May, 2025 08:59am

Justice Sattar ‘defies’ two-judge order in ECL case

Says he will continue hearing case, issue comprehensive verdict.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Indian ‘kamikaze drones’ intercepted

One casualty each reported from Attock, Rawalpindi, Ghotki districts; ISPR chief says New Delhi should "transition from cinema into real world".

Updated 09 May, 2025 07:25am

‘Held Kashmir struck, plane hit’: Disinfo from across the border rebuffed

Info minister dismisses “absurd and false” claims that India shot down Pakistani jets.

Updated 09 May, 2025 11:57am

US gets first pontiff as Robert Prevost becomes new pope

“Peace be with you all,” he tells the cheering crowd, speaking in fluent Italian.

Updated 09 May, 2025 08:22am

Budget due on June 2; PSDP faces 16pc cut

NEC to meet on May 26 or 27 to approve development programme.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Hundreds stranded as conflict disrupts Pakistan’s air traffic

Flight schedule remains sporadic amid frequent airspace closures due to India’s escalatory moves.

Updated 09 May, 2025 07:21am

India’s own subterfuge blamed for Amritsar attacks

FM Dar says India “deliberately fired” projectiles, attack was “malicious strategy” to “falsely implicate Pakistan”.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

PSL to be held in Dubai as tensions escalate

“The exact sche­dule of matches, outlining the dates and venues, will be shared in due course," PCB says.

Updated 09 May, 2025 08:05am

UN appoints Miguel Angel Moratinos special envoy to combat Islamophobia

"The appointment ... will contribute to strengthening our response to Islamophobia," Moratinos says

Published 09 May, 2025 02:13am