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PTI’s Barrister Gohar appeals for reducing tensions after ‘disappointing’ ISPR briefing

Party chairman says it is "regrettable" when state institutions and political figures label each other as "mentally ill" or perceive each other as threats.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 10:39pm

‘Who do you think you are?’: DG ISPR lashes out at Imran Khan’s ‘anti-army rhetoric’

Says the public needs to understand how Imran's "narrative is working, and unfortunately, how it is working in deep collusion with external actors”.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:36pm

FM Dar slams Israeli exit-only restriction on Rafah crossing as ‘clear violation’ of Gaza peace plan

Says move undermines humanitarian access in phone call with Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 10:44pm

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Master Chery opens priority pre-booking registration for Pakistan’s largest super PHEV lineup

The priority pre-booking registration gives customers early access to updates and a chance to secure priority once official bookings begin.

Protecting Pakistan’s children with awareness

Pneumococcal pneumonia is one of the most preventable, but remains one of the most serious threats to children under five years old.

Turkish delegation’s visit delayed due to Taliban’s lack of cooperation: FO

FO says scheduling issues could also be to blame and Pakistan is not aware of the visit's timetable.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 08:54pm

Crackdown against passengers using fake documents to intensify

AI-based pilot application to be launched in Islamabad from January to curb illegal immigration.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 07:13pm

HRCP condemns police action against Aurat March activists in Karachi, urges authorities to respect people’s access to civic spaces

Calls on authorities to investigate alleged police misconduct.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 02:05pm

Controversial social media posts case: Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chatha submit list of defence witnesses

Chatha informs the court that a no-confidence application had been filed against state counsel Taimur Janjua.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:13pm

Choosing NA opposition leader prerogative of parliamentarians, not speaker’s: Naveed Qamar

Says whoever has majority among opposition members will make decision.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 02:39pm

Minister assures across the board accountability for incidents of citizens falling into manholes

Nasir Hussain Shah maintains that the orders were applicable across Sindh.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:05pm

Field Marshal Asim Munir notified as country’s first chief of defence forces

Ministry of Defence also notifies extension in tenure of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 02:57pm

Misinformation around HPV vaccine shows how viral online lies can carry deadly consequences

Going back in time on the banks of the Indus

In pictures: Last supermoon of 2025 illuminates skylines across globe

Highlights

Espresso is celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a sweet sign-language surprise

Producer Umair pens a sweet note for fans after becoming Pakistan’s second most-streamed artist again

Kashf Foundation’s new drama Aik Aur Pakeezah confronts cybercrime and the cost of digital harm

A night of burrata, basil and bravado: Italy brought its A-game to Islamabad

Absurdist play Dreams of Ithaca is not for the faint of heart

Talha Anjum remains undefeated as Pakistan’s top artist in this year’s Spotify Wrapped

Nomi Ansari’s highlights from last week’s Fashion Trust Arabia Prize in Doha

The nominations for the 24th Lux Style Awards are out

Ustaad Naseeruddin Saami dedicated decades to his art — today he plays for sold-out audiences in New York

Could you spare a little empathy, Mr Mayor?

Oak forest depletion in South Waziristan raises alarm bells

‘Not an accident’: X reacts with grief and fury after 3-year-old dies in open manhole in Karachi

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