World
Memo directs officers to place an immediate hold on all asylum applications, regardless of nationality, including applicants from countries rarely associated with security concerns.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 11:11pm
Pakistan
PTI criticises govt over its reluctance to talk with Afghanistan; party leaders say all institutions should play their role as per the Constitution.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 11:11pm
World
Female users claim adopting a male identity dramatically boosted visibility, but LinkedIn has rejected accusations of in-built sexism.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 10:36pm
World
PM Shehbaz offers flood relief support to President Prabowo.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 09:49pm
World
“This is an individual criminal act, and the person who committed it was trained by the Americans themselves," FM Muttaqi says.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 08:16pm
Pakistan
COAS reaffirms resolve to enhance existing military-to-military ties in meeting with Bahrain National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammad.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:41pm
Pakistan
Cultural festival to be celebrated under strict regulations; shopkeepers and kites will be linked to QR code.
Updated 04 Dec, 2025 01:14am
Pakistan
Premier says process is moving along smoothly with "transparency and merit" being the government's top priority.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 06:36pm
World
Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Mark Ruffalo and Josh O’Connor are among the signatories of an open letter demanding his release.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 04:46pm
Pakistan
PM Shehbaz says the visit, the first by a Kyrgyz president in 20 years, marks a "significant moment in our enduring brotherhood".
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 11:21pm
Pakistan
Mahrang had been booked in a terrorism case on Oct 11, 2024, for allegedly inciting people by levelling “allegations against security institutions”.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 04:12pm
Pakistan
Justice Farooq observes constitutional court cannot function “without satisfying itself” on the matter; court seeks progress report on murder probe.
Updated 04 Dec, 2025 12:50am
World
Arwa Hanin Elrayess is also the first Arab woman and Algerian to hold the position, her father said.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 03:01pm
Pakistan
After years of struggle in Pakistan, he and his sons, the Saami Brothers, headed to the US to establish a foothold for classical music.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 02:49pm
Pakistan
Says structured measures will be enacted to prevent such incidents in the future; KMC report attributes death to "carelessness" of BRT.
Updated 04 Dec, 2025 12:09am
World
Ella is the granddaughter of Nusli Wadia, son of Dina Wadia, and daughter of Jehangir Wadia and fashion designer Celina Wadia.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 02:18pm
World
“We are ready to make changes to the order based on the feedback we receive,” communications minister tells lawmakers in parliament.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 02:18pm
Pakistan
Despite some versions of various matchmaking and dating platforms having been available in the country for nearly a decade, the topic is not openly discussed.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 02:07pm
Pakistan
NDMA chairman says team is a “very competent military team”, will remain in the field as long as required.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 02:20pm
World
“I feel I should apologise, but I hesitate to say it out loud,” says Lee Jae Myung about his predecessor’s alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 01:28pm
World
Pakistan's UN envoy says Palestinians must be allowed to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 01:04pm
World
Setbacks in trade talks with US and weak corporate earnings have caused overseas investors to offload well over $16 billion in Indian shares this year so far.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 12:25pm
World
The couple have been dating since 2021.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 12:01pm
Sport
New Zealand stretch lead to 96 runs at stumps on day two in Christchurch after bowling out West Indies for 167.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:44am
World
Despite the largest search in aviation history, the plane has not been found.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:43am
Pakistan
Deputy PM notes “regional connectivity is woefully inadequate", stresses need to " foster an environment of dialogue, peaceful coexistence".
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 12:32pm
Pakistan
Martyred include an assistant sub-inspector; police say 2 terrorists killed in search and strike operation.
Updated 04 Dec, 2025 01:09am
Pakistan
Murtaza Wahab's response to the tragic and preventable death of a 3-year-old in Karachi was callous, to say the least.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:36am
World
Pneumococcal pneumonia is one of the most preventable, but remains one of the most serious threats to children under five years old.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:33am
World
Currently available in Apple and Android app stores, Sanchar Saathi is billed as a citizen-centric safety tool.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:14am
World
The Trump administration featured one of her songs on a social media video showing ICE agents apprehending people.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:11am
Sport
The Norwegian achieved the feat in 111 games, 13 fewer than the previous fastest centurion Alan Shearer.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 10:58am
Sport
Skipper Cummins missed Australia's eight-wicket win in the Perth opener while recovering from a back injury.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 01:58pm
Blogs
A once-thriving delta civilisation is now retreating inland as the Indus dries, the sea advances, and whole communities watch their land slip away.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 10:32am
World
List of countries includes Afghanistan and Somalia; policy places hold on pending applications.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 09:32am
Pakistan
It strikes at the core of Pakistan’s federal compact and carries grave implications for provincial autonomy, federal cohesion and human development.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 09:25am
Pakistan
The shrinking democratic space in the country has already created a volatile situation and the ongoing politics of confrontation could derail the entire system.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 09:03am
Pakistan
Directs NHA to submit its policy on toll tax.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 09:16am
Pakistan
Is the sanctity of parliament something to be invoked only rhetorically, or is it ever to be upheld in practice as well?
Published 03 Dec, 2025 08:52am
Pakistan
Pleas for FIR against mayor, KWSC, Gulshan town chairman and judicial inquiry land in courts.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 09:26am
Pakistan
Call for efforts to inform people about preventive measures.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 09:24am
Pakistan
Local elders say deforestation goes unchecked amid weak law enforcement and negligence of the forest department.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 09:05am
Pakistan
The civic bodies concerned had failed to give credit to the boy as they highlighted only their efforts.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 08:30am
Pakistan
Says the performance of FC personnel a clear reflection of their determination, passion and loyalty to the country.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:53am
Newspaper
CDA starts recarpeting of roads, streets and lane marking of zebra crossings.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 09:01am
Newspaper
Agreement described as major step towards modernising biodiversity governance.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:53am
Newspaper
Session opens with emphasis on justice, policy revision and equal rights for minority communities.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:49am
Business
The country has not integrated into global value chains, unlike Vietnam, and its export base remains narrow.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:47am
Pakistan
Proposed commission to have 18 members from all non-Muslim communities; law minister insists bill will not dilute anti-Ahmadiyya provisions.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:36am
Pakistan
IGP endorses crackdown on traffic law violations, says underage children must not drive without a licence.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:14am
Pakistan
Govt reshuffles deputy commissioners, senior police officers of nine districts.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:15am
Pakistan
Warn move will financially damage the publishing industry and disrupt the supply of textbooks for the upcoming academic session.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:49am
Pakistan
"Govt is not bothered about the local industry, which is 20pc of the country’s large-scale manufacturing business," laments former PAPAAM chairman.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:39am
Pakistan
Report by Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority shows presence of formalin and phosphate in samples.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:19am
Newspaper
Says anti-Muslim sentiment “oftentimes generated by people who are against immigration and trying to keep out people who may be from another country, another religion, another race”.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:33am
Newspaper
Israeli military claims the two attacked soldiers in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:48am
Newspaper
The egg was commissioned by Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II for his mother in 1913.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:50am
Newspaper
Sri Lanka’s Air Force has been combing the landslide-struck landscape, surveying the damage and ferrying food and other essential supplies to marooned residents.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:20am
Newspaper
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt says the defence secretary had authorised Admiral Frank Bradley to conduct the strikes on Sept 2.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:00am
Newspaper
PHHSA chairman says slow pace of PRA finalisation risks becoming most serious barrier to seed imports.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:02am
Newspaper
Total cement despatches during Nov dip to 4.14m tonnes from 4.275m tonnes.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:14am
Newspaper
Export orders received from UK, Germany and Oman during FoodAg Pakistan, says PFVA patron-in-chief.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:09am
Newspaper
Proceeds drop 15.4pc to $2.4bn in November; monthly import bill grows 5.4pc to $5.25bn.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:33am
Newspaper
Two countries sign five memoranda of understanding and deeds of assignment for oil and gas exploration; companies reach exploration pacts for three offshore and two onshore fields.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:38am
Newspaper
Sentiments weaken amid heightened political uncertainty.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:20am
Newspaper
"Since day one, the government has been taking practical steps for export-driven economic growth,” says PM Shehbaz.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:11am
Newspaper
HEC directed to appoint senior officer for court’s assistance.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:01am
Pakistan
Compound came under attack on Sunday; officials say all six militants killed in clearance operation.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:41am
Newspaper
Chairman PkMAP says parliament formed through stolen mandates, money or influence has no authority to alter basic structure of Constitution.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan
Mayor says informal settlements must be transformed through "out-of-the-box" solutions.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:07am
Newspaper
Cabinet approves uniform domestic and commercial power tariffs for 5kV and 60kV consumers, waives Rs139 million in outstanding electricity dues.
Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:54am
Newspaper
Hundreds of thousands living in shelters struggle to secure clean water, food.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:22am
Newspaper
“The traces of the United States are evident in many crimes committed in Iran, including during the sinister events of autumn 2022,” says judiciary spokesman.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:19am
