Freak hailstorm upends life in country’s north

Four killed in parts of Punjab, soldier loses his life due to deluge, lightning strikes in KP; flash floods disrupt traffic on Peshawar-Torkham Highway.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 09:30am

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Three personnel martyred, 20 hurt in Mastung blast

Explosives planted in motorcycle detonated by remote control to target police bus, investigators say.

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 07:50am

BNP-M ends sit-in, plans rallies across Balochistan

QUETTA: The Baloc­histan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) on Wednesday called off its 20-day sit-in at Lakpass, on the...

Published 17 Apr, 2025 07:51am

Kulbhushan Jadhav got consular access after court martial, not appeal, Constitutional Bench told

Justice Mazhar wonders whether right provided to foreign national through law was equivalent to Article 199 of Constitution.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 08:36am

Punjab announces Rs15bn package for wheat farmers

Financial support to be made through Kisan Card; farmers’ bodies reject initiative, say it will benefit millers.

Published 17 Apr, 2025 07:51am

President only has limited role in judges’ transfer, federal govt tells SC

Centre urges top court to dismiss all petitions challenging judges’ transfer to IHC.

Published 17 Apr, 2025 07:50am

Sindh cries foul after Punjab opens link canal

Sherry Rehman demands CCI meeting, says "extremely irresponsible" to operate Taunsa-Panjnad canal.

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 07:58am

PM Shehbaz showers incentives to entice expats

Army chief praises non-resident Pakistanis, says they are example of "brain gain, not brain drain".

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 04:02pm

Imran hasn’t authorised anyone to hold talks, says Gohar

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has not authorised anyone to hold talks with anyone for a deal to secure his freedom, PTI...

Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:24am

Fitch raises Pakistan’s rating to ‘B-’

• Upgrade reflects renewed confidence in macroeconomic stability, policy credibility • Rating agency sees budget deficit declin

Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:24am

Four Pakistanis killed in boat accident near Libya

FO says victims belonged to Gujranwala, Gujrat regions; efforts underway to bring back bodies.

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:26am

SC constitu­tional bench throws out plea against IHC CJ’s appointment

Petitions on seniority to be heard on April 17, a day before JCP meets to appoint acting CJs across various high courts.

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:44am

Pakistan receives record $4.1bn in remittances

• SBP governor says forex reserves to stand at $14bn by June; GDP growth projected at 3pc • Rise attributed to heavy inflows

Published 15 Apr, 2025 05:34am

IMF team discusses tax issues, judicial efficiency

FBR suggests planned measures to reform governance structure, ultimately increasing tax collection in coming year.

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:42am

BNP-M rejects ‘hard-state’ policy

MPC demands release of all "political prisoners", calls for national dialogue.

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:53am

Punjab grumbles as Sindh stands firm on new canals

PPP Punjab leader reiterates threat of quitting coalition over water issue; Punjab accuses lower riparian of "fudging data" in letter to Irsa.

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:00am

Pakistan seeks justice for labourers slain in Iran

FO says it expects "full cooperation" in investigation; Tehran vows assistance, calls for collective international efforts to curb terrorism.

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 08:58am

Bolan Mail stopped in Jacobabad over security concerns

PR officials say night-time travel not permitted in Balochistan; passengers from Quetta to be brought to Sibi for journey to Karachi.

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 07:47am

New PTI body will ‘gate-keep’ access to Imran

ISLAMABAD: After Imran Khan’s meetings with his family members and party leaders became a contentious issue, the...

Published 14 Apr, 2025 05:18am

IHCBA ‘undecided’ as SC hears pleas against judges’ transfer today

Lawyer appointed by bar’s previous leaders "not authorised" to pursue case by incumbents.

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 10:47am

Nepra under fire over rigid appeal policy

Member says Nepra Act required regulator to provide accessible, affordable mechanism for public to challenge its decisions.

Published 14 Apr, 2025 05:19am

Trump tariffs could pose ‘$1.4bn risk to Pakistan exports’

Pide study says US policy should serve as "wake-up call" for export diversification.

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 08:06am

Capital, KP, Punjab hit by moderate earthquake

LAHORE: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern parts of Punjab, Peshawar and Islamabad on Saturday...

Published 13 Apr, 2025 07:15am

JUI-F offers to mediate between govt, BNP-M amid deadlock

Opposition parties hold joint press conference in Quetta; Akhtar Mengal slams PPP.

Updated 12 Apr, 2025 08:59am

Govt asks businesses to help bridge trade deficit with US

Aurangzeb seeks proposals from business community to mitigate impact of tariff war; admits benefits of low inflation yet to reach masses.

Updated 13 Apr, 2025 08:07am

10th edition of PSL kicks off amid fanfare in Pindi

RAWALPINDI: A colourful and impressive ceremony marked the beginning of the 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super...

Updated 12 Apr, 2025 06:33pm

Frustrated BNP turns to MPC amid govt ‘inaction’

Akhtar Mengal says Monday’s conference will discuss key provincial matters, marchers’ demands; PPP urges govt, opposition to hold parleys on Balochistan.

Updated 13 Apr, 2025 08:28am

CDWP slams soaring cost of Dasu hydel project

Estimate skyrockets from Rs479bn to Rs1.74tr; date of completion pushed to Nov 2028.

Updated 12 Apr, 2025 08:48am

Ahsan calls for reset in US-Pakistan relations

Urges shift tow­ards development-focu­sed partnership anchored in trust and grounded in new geopolitical realities.

Published 13 Apr, 2025 07:15am

US to revoke legal protection for resettled Afghans

Move by DHS exposes Afghans to deportation; WFP unable to fulfil Afghanistan’s food needs amid aid cuts.

Updated 13 Apr, 2025 08:16am

Trump defends tariff policy after China strikes back

Beijing hits US with 125pc tariff hike, tells Washington to stop "destructive behaviour".

Updated 12 Apr, 2025 08:10am

Non-citizens in US asked to register, carry proof at all times

Fingerprint registration made mandatory for all foreign nationals over the age of 14.

Updated 12 Apr, 2025 11:34am

Countrywide heatwave expected from tomorrow

Met Office predicts higher temperatures than normal from April 14 to 18.

Updated 12 Apr, 2025 08:03am

LHC Justice Baqar Najafi picked to join apex court

Four retired HC judges also join JCP ranks; body agrees to delete "adverse remarks" against LHC judge.

Updated 12 Apr, 2025 08:20am

Terror main hurdle to better ties, Kabul told

FO says major roadblock to improving relations remains "security situation and the sanctuaries enjoyed by terrorists".

Updated 11 Apr, 2025 07:57am