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Imaan Mazari moves SJC against IHC CJ’s shunting of female judge for taking up harassment complaint against him

Imaan Mazari moves SJC against IHC CJ’s shunting of female judge for taking up harassment complaint against him

Reference seeking cancellation of Imaan Mazari’s licence filed in Islamabad Bar Council.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 07:14pm

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Debt trajectory ‘more sustainable than headline figures’: finance ministry

Debt trajectory ‘more sustainable than headline figures’: finance ministry

Referring to “public commentary” on debt levels, it asserts that absolute numbers are “not meaningful indicators of sustainability” in isolation.

Published 16 Sep, 2025 04:51pm

IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar orders removal of PTA chairman over ‘illegal’ appointment to office

IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar orders removal of PTA chairman over ‘illegal’ appointment to office

Orders that senior-most serving PTA member will temporarily act as PTA chairman till time that federal govt appoints his regular replacement.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 11:10pm

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‘Fake’ degree case: CJ Dogar-led IHC bench bars Justice Jahangiri from judicial work

‘Fake’ degree case: CJ Dogar-led IHC bench bars Justice Jahangiri from judicial work

Stops judge from carrying out judicial work until SJC decides matter of his degree; he is one of five judges who challenged Justice Dogar's transfer to IHC.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 07:25pm

We have ‘effective’ armed forces: Dar on Pakistan’s possible position if united body is formed against Israel in ME

We have ‘effective’ armed forces: Dar on Pakistan’s possible position if united body is formed against Israel in ME

In interview to Al Jazeera, foreign minister says that in such a scenario Pakistan would discharge its duty "as member of ummah" but has no intention of using nuclear weapons.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 01:17pm

PM Shehbaz meets Qatari emir, reaffirms Pakistan’s all-out support after Israeli attack

PM Shehbaz meets Qatari emir, reaffirms Pakistan’s all-out support after Israeli attack

Dar, COAS Munir present in meeting; premier also hold talks with Jordanian king, Egypt president.

Published 16 Sep, 2025 01:33pm

PIA swings to profit in first half of this year as privatisation push gathers pace

PIA swings to profit in first half of this year as privatisation push gathers pace

Records a pre-tax profit of Rs11.5 billion in the six months to June, its first such for the period in about two decades.

Published 16 Sep, 2025 04:58pm

Five security officials martyred in Kech blast

Five security officials martyred in Kech blast

Senior official says vehicle blown up by IED in Balochistan's Mand area; martyred men include army captain.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:27am

Punjab heartland grapples with massive displacement

Punjab heartland grapples with massive displacement

Overflowing rivers continue to inundate Multan, Bahawalpur, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh and Khanewal.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 07:39am

Mostly small items, mementos among gifts received by public office-holders

Mostly small items, mementos among gifts received by public office-holders

Toshakhana record shows PM Shehbaz received 61 out of total 137 gifts, including high-end wristwatches; President Zardari gifted 11 items.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:39am

The words of the Chief Justice

The words of the Chief Justice

What steps should be taken to minimise the impact of flood losses?

What steps should be taken to minimise the impact of flood losses?

Editorial: Least bad option for now seems to be limited engagement with Kabul as Pakistan faces an acute dilemma

Editorial: Least bad option for now seems to be limited engagement with Kabul as Pakistan faces an acute dilemma

Highlights

What you need to know about Pakistan’s first-ever HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9 to 14

What you need to know about Pakistan’s first-ever HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9 to 14

‘Today, we say goodbye to a little angel’: Celebrities mourn the death of child star Umer Shah

‘Today, we say goodbye to a little angel’: Celebrities mourn the death of child star Umer Shah

Singer Ali Zafar to host fundraiser concert for flood relief in Lahore

Singer Ali Zafar to host fundraiser concert for flood relief in Lahore

Child star Umer Shah of Jeeto Pakistan passes away

Child star Umer Shah of Jeeto Pakistan passes away

Bear attack on singer Quratulain Balouch sparks row between trip organisers and GB Wildlife Department

Bear attack on singer Quratulain Balouch sparks row between trip organisers and GB Wildlife Department

Pakistanis and Indian right-wingers finally have something in common — neither want any more Pak-Ind matches

Pakistanis and Indian right-wingers finally have something in common — neither want any more Pak-Ind matches

Sanam Saeed was ‘very concerned’ about taking on a Khalilur Rehman Qamar script with Main Manto Nahi Hoon

Sanam Saeed was ‘very concerned’ about taking on a Khalilur Rehman Qamar script with Main Manto Nahi Hoon

‘Pure cinema’ — Gen Z can’t believe Pakistan’s UN ambassador told Israel it has no friends

‘Pure cinema’ — Gen Z can’t believe Pakistan’s UN ambassador told Israel it has no friends

Ayesha Omar will be hosting Lazawaal Ishq, the ‘first Urdu reality show about love’

Ayesha Omar will be hosting Lazawaal Ishq, the ‘first Urdu reality show about love’

Support pours in for lawyer Imaan Mazari after IHC Chief Justice Dogar’s ‘sexist’ remarks

Support pours in for lawyer Imaan Mazari after IHC Chief Justice Dogar’s ‘sexist’ remarks

Hira Mani is stepping into the fashion world with her own clothing brand

Singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan threatens legal action after video uploaded of him getting egged in June

Singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan threatens legal action after video uploaded of him getting egged in June

Sindh

Sindh, Centre agree to formulate climate plan before next monsoon

Sindh, Centre agree to formulate climate plan before next monsoon

Working group set up to prepare 300-day action plan within 2 weeks.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:30am

First-ever drive against cervical cancer launched across Sindh

First-ever drive against cervical cancer launched across Sindh

4.1m girls aged nine to 14 will be administered HPV vaccine in all districts.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:34am

Justice Zafar Rajput takes oath as acting SHC CJ

Justice Zafar Rajput takes oath as acting SHC CJ

Appoints Sujawal District and Session Judge Asif Majid as new registrar of the SHC.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:38am

Punjab

Imran wants to break tradition of forming ‘govt on crutches’: Salman Raja

Imran wants to break tradition of forming ‘govt on crutches’: Salman Raja

PTI launches white paper on health sector of Punjab.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:44am

Wheat hoarding scam unearthed in Sargodha

Wheat hoarding scam unearthed in Sargodha

Bogus report shows "no stock".

Published 16 Sep, 2025 07:16am

Plea for blasphemy case against former president Alvi disposed of

Plea for blasphemy case against former president Alvi disposed of

Judge directs Anti-Blasphemous Cell to conclude proceedings after citizen's petition.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:48am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

KP govt employees outraged as CM aide storms education secretary’s office

KP govt employees outraged as CM aide storms education secretary’s office

Dept asks officials to work from home for "security reasons".

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 10:19am

Shortage of anaesthetists in hospitals endangers lives of patients: study

Shortage of anaesthetists in hospitals endangers lives of patients: study

Action sought against health facilities working without qualified specialists.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 10:08am

Four more Bajaur villages cleared of terrorists

Four more Bajaur villages cleared of terrorists

Areas include Bara Laghari, Lara Laghari, Darmiyaani Laghari and Dabrai; police launch crackdown on non-custom paid vehicles.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 10:11am

Balochistan

Five security officials martyred in Kech blast

Five security officials martyred in Kech blast

Senior official says vehicle blown up by IED in Balochistan's Mand area; martyred men include army captain.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 09:27am

Balochistan Public Accounts Committee probe uncovers billions in financial irregularities

Balochistan Public Accounts Committee probe uncovers billions in financial irregularities

Audit reveals uncollected taxes, mismanaged funds plaguing the province.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 08:57am

Two killed after vehicles carrying Iranian fuel collide in Makran

Two killed after vehicles carrying Iranian fuel collide in Makran

Accident occurred when two Zambad vehicles collided in the Goran area due to excessive speed.

Updated 16 Sep, 2025 10:12am

Newspaper

President Zardari woos Shanghai Electric once again

IHC’s Justice Saman Imtiaz shunted for taking up harassment complaint against CJ

Two army officers summoned to testify in Toshakhana case

Balochistan Public Accounts Committee probe uncovers billions in financial irregularities

Two more polio cases bring this year’s tally to 26

Mostly small items, mementos among gifts received by public office-holders

Bus owners in Quetta seek removal of restrictions

Nawaz Sharif flies to London for medical reasons

Two killed after vehicles carrying Iranian fuel collide in Makran

FIA arrests 22 ‘illegal’ immigrants in Jiwani

literary notes: Josh Maleehabadi’s rare, disputed interviews

Chinese aviation giant rolls out red carpet for President Zardari

IMF team to assess flood spending later this month

International law ‘on Pakistan’s side’ in Indus treaty dispute

Balochistan governor calls women backbone of economy

Out-of-school children top challenge in Balochistan: education minister

Ex-minister Sarwar Musakhel held for threatening Balochistan govt official

Coal miner dies in Harnai

Philanthropist, GB officials in blame game over Deosai bear attack

Zardari calls for deeper Pak-China cultural ties

Detailed ruling out in judge’s vehicle case

Sialkot, Narowal and Jhang worst-hit by floods

SC overturns BHC relief to flour mills in tax case

Federal Constabulary HQs to be shifted to capital; CDA asked to allocate land