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‘Fantastic story on inflation’: Economic Survey shows ambitious GDP growth for FY25

Finance minister says resolving the Rs1.275tr circular debt would “play an important role" in the upcoming budget.

Updated 09 Jun, 2025 04:43pm

Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, towing it to port

Israeli soldiers kidnap activists, including Greta Thumberg, who were on the British-flagged yacht, says FFC; Tel-Aviv to deport activists to their countries.

Updated 09 Jun, 2025 12:58pm

5 injured as blaze in Karachi’s Landhi factory almost under control

Rescue spokesperson says more time needed to fully douse remaining flames for cooling process.

Updated 09 Jun, 2025 02:22pm

3 terrorists killed, one cop martyred in gun battle with Lakki Marwat police, local peace committee

"One of the killed terrorists was confirmed as a major terrorist commander, Chhota Waseem," police statement says.

Published 09 Jun, 2025 03:32pm

Iran says to submit own nuclear proposal to US soon

Criticises the US proposal as “lacking elements” reflective of the previous rounds of negotiations.

Published 09 Jun, 2025 02:47pm

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France to seek ‘swift return’ of citizens aboard Gaza-bound boat

Iran condemned Israel's interception of the aid vessel as an act of "piracy".

Updated 09 Jun, 2025 03:31pm

Trump travel ban in effect, barring 12 nations’ citizens from US

Many of the nations, including Iran and Afghanistan, have adversarial relations with the US.

Published 09 Jun, 2025 02:33pm

California governor calls Trump National Guard deployment in LA ‘unlawful’

White House disputes Newsom's characterisation, saying in a statement, “Everyone saw the chaos, violence and lawlessness.”

Published 09 Jun, 2025 11:33am

No deaths as plane with 20 aboard crashes in Tennessee: US authorities

FAA has said it is investigating the crash.

Published 09 Jun, 2025 09:27am

Alcaraz saves three match points to beat Sinner to French Open title

The 22-year-old Spaniard is now unbeaten in five Grand Slam finals.

Published 09 Jun, 2025 12:21am

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Three killed, 49 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine

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Taptap Send launches in-app donation feature for overseas Pakistanis

The mobile remittance platform has introduced a new feature that allows overseas Pakistanis in USA, UK and Europe to donate.

Aeon & Trisl secures Emaar’s Top Broker Title for Q1 2025, making it seven in a row

The real estate group is reshaping property investment in the region through consistent performance across high-demand Emaar communities.

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Pakistan seeks global ‘intervention’ in issues with India as diplomatic team lands in London

Khurram Dastgir notes delegation "fulfilled its objectives" during US trip; Sherry Rehman says team doesn't aim to "malign India".

Pakistan , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 06:25pm

Pakistan seeks global ‘intervention’ in issues with India as diplomatic team lands in London

Air force credits Cobras with ‘six IAF kills’

Pilots from Kamra-based No 15 Squadron expected to be decorated at a formal ceremony later this month.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Jun, 2025 10:47am

Air force credits Cobras with ‘six IAF kills’

Troops sent by Trump reach protest-hit Los Angeles over governor’s wishes

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem does not divulge locations of deployment.

World , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 10:01pm

Troops sent by Trump reach protest-hit Los Angeles over governor’s wishes

Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, towing it to port

Israeli soldiers kidnap activists, including Greta Thumberg, who were on the British-flagged yacht, says FFC; Tel-Aviv to deport activists to their countries.

World , Updated 09 Jun, 2025 12:58pm

Pakistani cinema-goers sacrifice local flicks for sake of Hollywood

Only two Urdu films will be released on Eidul Azha — Love Guru and Deemak.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 09:33am

Pakistani cinema-goers sacrifice local flicks for sake of Hollywood

Ayaz Sadiq expresses gratitude to Saudi crown prince for supporting Pakistan during ‘difficult time’

Sindh governor also meets crown prince, extends invitation to visit Pakistan.

Pakistan , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 08:28pm

Ayaz Sadiq expresses gratitude to Saudi crown prince for supporting Pakistan during ‘difficult time’

PAKISTANI STUDENTS AND THE ‘AMERICAN DREAM’

As US visa restrictions tighten, threats of visa revocations increase, university funding becomes limited and Islamophobia grows.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 11:47am

Bilawal calls out India for ‘excuses’ to avoid dialogue with Pakistan

"You can’t be two nuclear armed neighbours with a conflict threshold so low and absolutely no dispute resolution mechanism," Bilawal stresses.

World , Updated 07 Jun, 2025 11:15pm

Bilawal calls out India for ‘excuses’ to avoid dialogue with Pakistan

Agricultural sector teetering on the brink, warn stakeholders

Pin high hopes for major relief in upcoming budget; wheat growers alone suffer Rs2.2tr losses since May 2024.

Business , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 07:52am

Agricultural sector teetering on the brink, warn stakeholders

Pushed into poverty

Reversing the increasing poverty rate, now at 45pc, requires political will and a strong policy focus.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 08:59am

Modi finally gets invite for G7 summit in Canada

Indian PM says thanked Carney for invitation, looking forward to meeting at summit.

World , Updated 07 Jun, 2025 12:46pm

Modi finally gets invite for G7 summit in Canada

Sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Iran to be unveiled soon, minister says

There has been no immediate official comment from Israel.

World , Published 08 Jun, 2025 06:03pm

Sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Iran to be unveiled soon, minister says

Batteries reshaping energy landscape

Pakistan imported 32.8GW of solar PV modules in five years.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 07:59am

Engro Connect buys Jazz-owned towers in $560 million deal

Move to establish "cells" of multiple telecom operators at a single tower.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 08:03am

Engro Connect buys Jazz-owned towers in $560 million deal

Picnickers stopped from visiting five ‘unguarded’ beaches in Karachi

Ban applied to the Kannup, Sunerah, Mubarak Village, Turtle and Dua Chowk beaches will remain in place till June 13.

Pakistan , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 09:38am

Picnickers stopped from visiting five ‘unguarded’ beaches in Karachi

Hafizabad police launch raids to arrest culprits after wife gang-raped in front of husband

FIR names 4 of the total 8 suspects who abducted couple.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Jun, 2025 12:31am

Hafizabad police launch raids to arrest culprits after wife gang-raped in front of husband

The war within

America’s courts are trying to restrain Trump’s unbridled use of executive power.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 11:01am

CONFLICT: THE INDIA-PAKISTAN DOOMSDAY MACHINE

The latest escalation in the Subcontinent reveals how quickly calculated brinkmanship can become uncontrollable fury, as

Newspaper , Updated 06 Jun, 2025 08:49pm

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Police investigate family of 10-year-old suspect in infant murder case in Rawalpindi

Victim's grandmother says the boy loved the one-year-old as an elder brother but it was beyond understanding what made him do the act.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Jun, 2025 10:14am

Police investigate family of 10-year-old suspect in infant murder case in Rawalpindi

UK and India discuss ‘counter-terrorism’ cooperation after South Asia tensions

“We want the situation to be maintained, but of course we recognise fragility, particularly in the backdrop of terrorism," British FM says.

World , Published 07 Jun, 2025 08:31pm

UK and India discuss ‘counter-terrorism’ cooperation after South Asia tensions

India’s Modi arrives in held Kashmir to open strategic railway

Says railway “ensures all weather connectivity” and will “boost spiritual tourism and create livelihood opportunities”.

World , Published 06 Jun, 2025 01:07pm

India’s Modi arrives in held Kashmir to open strategic railway

India’s restive Manipur orders curfew, shuts off internet after fresh violence

Latest violence follows reports of five members of radical Meitei group being arrested in region rocked by communal clashes.

World , Published 08 Jun, 2025 01:55pm

India’s restive Manipur orders curfew, shuts off internet after fresh violence

In pictures: Eidul Azha celebrations across the world

Millions observe the occasion by offering prayers, holding gatherings and distributing meat.

World , Published 07 Jun, 2025 05:45pm

In pictures: Eidul Azha celebrations across the world

Islamabad High Court ends stay orders in 270 cases, helping FBR collect Rs600 billion

Judicial policy body had advised high courts to constitute special benches for disposal of tax-related cases.

Pakistan , Updated 07 Jun, 2025 09:44am

Islamabad High Court ends stay orders in 270 cases, helping FBR collect Rs600 billion

PM Shehbaz, Turkiye’s Erdogan vow to step up measures for boosting trade

Turkish president, PM also discuss latest regional developments and Gaza conflict.

Pakistan , Published 08 Jun, 2025 06:58pm

PM Shehbaz, Turkiye’s Erdogan vow to step up measures for boosting trade

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This all-women qawwal group is proving that you don’t need to be desi to love qawwali

The Ilahi Sufi Qawwal group is made up of women from all over the world who come together for the love of music.

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Noor Mukadam got justice, but why does Pakistan’s legal system fail its women?

Noor Mukadam’s case ended in justice — but in a system designed to silence women, hers remains the rare exception, not the rule.

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‘A test of vision’: Finance gurus lay out expectations from upcoming budget

Pakistan must demonstrate that it can meet its defence needs without compromising its economic future — and that it is ready to claim a place in the new global industrial realignment, says economist.

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Engro Connect buys Jazz-owned towers in $560m deal

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