Field Marshal Munir expresses satisfaction with ‘robust defence collaboration’ in meeting with Saudi military commander

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

‘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

UK universities restrict recruitment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi students

Move follows surge in asylum claims lodged by int'l students, prompting UK ministers to warn study route “must not be used as a backdoor” to settlement.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:51pm

President appoints Field Marshal Munir as country’s first chief of defence forces

President Zardari also signs off on two-year extension in the tenure of Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:30pm

US lawmakers seek action over ‘acts of intimidation’ in Pakistan

Effort led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar; 44 lawmakers write to Marco Rubio, ask for sanctions against officials involved in "transnational repression".

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:46am

Punjab govt lifts ban on Basant after 18 years

Cultural festival to be celebrated under strict regulations; shopkeepers and kites will be linked to QR code.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 01:14am

Pakistan rubbishes claims of Israeli spyware being used in country

Amnesty International investigation published on Thursday claimed it had identified at least one case of the spyware being used in Pakistan.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 11:11pm

Russia’s Putin in India for defence, trade talks

Indian media reports suggested Moscow may also offer co-production of Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter jets.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 10:17pm

UN aid consignments cleared for Afghanistan

Move marks first controlled reopening of transit trade since routine trade was suspended in October.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:27am

US plans to expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, says Homeland Security secretary

“I won’t be specific on the number, but it’s over 30, and the president is continuing to evaluate countries,” says Kristi Noem.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 10:00am

Protection for all

ACHIEVING true national cohesion is not possible unless Pakistanis of all confessional backgrounds are ensured their...

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 08:14am

In meeting with UK high commissioner, Naqvi hands over extradition papers for Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja

“Both individuals are wanted in Pakistan; they should be handed over to Pakistan immediately,” Naqvi says.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 10:50pm

Imran dissolves PTI political committee amid ‘leaks’

Salman Akram Raja tasked with putting together "smaller body", which will also include allies.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:40am

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

List of countries includes Afghanistan and Somalia; policy places hold on pending applications.

Published 03 Dec, 2025 09:32am

Man arrested in US in possession of gun and written plans for attack is Afghan, not of Pakistani origin: FO

Suspect was arrested on Nov 24 after he was allegedly found in possession of weapons, ammunition and written plans for an attack.

Published 04 Dec, 2025 11:45am

Putin in India on visit seen as tightrope walk for Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally receives Putin at the airport, signaling the importance of the occasion.

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 08:33am

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

Dangerous classes

Employment has been downplayed as a measure of the economy’s health.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:29am

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib steps down as PM’s aide on virtual assets

He continues to serve as the chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority with status of minister of state.

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 09:44pm

Pakistani sets world record as youngest university chancellor

Guinness World Records has recognised Mohammad Shahzeb Awan, chancellor of the National Institute of Technology, as the youngest university chancellor in the world.

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 12:39pm