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Sports Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:59pm

Pakistan Day Sports Festival in full swing across Balochistan

Despite security concerns, large crowds show enthusiasm for sports events

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:52pm

Law student kills classmate in Peshawar shooting

Police arrest accused with murder weapon after campus dispute turns deadly

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:44pm

Israeli pilot dismissed for refusing to bomb Palestinians in Gaza

Reserve navigator says government has ‘crossed a line,’ prioritising politics over human lives

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:33pm

Trump, Putin agree to seek 30-day halt on Russia-Ukraine energy facility strikes

Further negotiations to begin 'immediately,' White House says

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:20pm

Pakistan urges UN to halt Israel’s ‘genocidal war’ after deadly Gaza strikes

Calling for justice, Pakistan demands full ceasefire implementation and an end to Israeli aggression

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:05pm

Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s deadly airstrikes on Gaza

Israeli strikes kill over 400 in Gaza, say Palestinians

Sports Published 18 Mar, 2025 10:54pm

Not Amir, not Shaheen, not Cummins – who does Virat Kohli find the toughest bowler to face?

Indian cricket star makes a surprising revelation

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 10:47pm

Khawaja Asif: Pakistan must pursue enemies wherever they are, even inside Afghanistan

Defence minister accuses Kabul of sheltering terrorists, calls for decisive action

Life & Style Published 18 Mar, 2025 10:19pm

Seema Haider, who left Pakistan for India, gives birth to a baby girl

Seema Haider and Indian husband seek public suggestions for their newborn’s name

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 10:03pm

India imposes curfew in Nagpur after clashes over Aurangzeb’s tomb

Violence erupts as Hindu group demands removal of 17th-century Mughal ruler’s tomb

Technology Published 18 Mar, 2025 09:49pm

Adobe rolls out AI agents for online marketing tools

New AI tools help brands personalise user experiences and streamline digital marketing

Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 10:24pm

NSC meeting: Why was Imran Khan not allowed to attend on parole?

Why did Nawaz Sharif skip the National Security Committee meeting?

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 09:09pm

Curfew announced in Tank and South Waziristan, notification issued

Curfew to be enforced from 6am to 6pm

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 09:00pm

India asks US to list Sikh group as terrorist organisation, Indian source says

Request conveyed to visiting US intel chief, source says

Sports Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:21pm

Video: ICC releases list of top 10 deliveries in Champions Trophy – how many Pakistani bowlers made the cut?

Which Pakistani bowlers are featured in the top 10 best deliveries of the Champions Trophy?

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:07pm

Barkhan: Fire in Koh Jandran forests rages on after 36 hours

Lack of equipment and manpower hampers rescue operations

Life & Style Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:59pm

Journey from singer to Naat reciter: How a friend’s prank changed Shaz Khan’s life

Shaz Khan shares his inspiring transformation during Ramazan transmission

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:44pm

Ali Amin Gandapur: Mutual distrust must end to build confidence

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM emphasises political harmony

Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 11:39pm

COAS: Pakistan must become ‘hard state’, cannot continue as ‘soft state’ sacrificing countless lives

How long will we fill governance gaps with the blood of our martyrs, asks Army Chief

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:12pm

Met Office predicts Eid al-Fitr date in Pakistan

What will the weather be like on Eid?

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 06:44pm

Maulana Fazlur Rehman offers to mediate talks with Afghan authorities on terrorism

Pakistan should not become part of someone else’s war, says JUI-F chief

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 06:34pm

Sindh declares holiday for educational institutions on Youm-e-Ali (RA) on March 22

Public and private schools, colleges across Sindh to remain closed on 21st Ramazan

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 06:22pm

Punjab launches ‘Aaghosh’ programme: Rs23,000 aid for pregnant women, new mothers

First phase covers 13 districts — financial support tied to maternal health check-ups

Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 10:41pm

National political and military leadership vows to tackle terrorism with an iron hand

Parliamentary committee condemns terror attacks, praises security forces for bravery and professionalism

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 05:48pm

Imran Khan reacts to PTI’s boycott of National Security Committee meeting

Former PM says his access to newspapers was cut off to keep him uninformed

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 05:03pm

Photos of terrorists killed in Jaffar Express operation surface

Security forces eliminated 33 terrorists and rescued hostages in a high-stakes operation

Business & Economy Published 18 Mar, 2025 04:51pm

Gold hits another all-time high in Pakistan as global prices surge

Latest gold rates for March 19

Business & Economy Published 18 Mar, 2025 04:44pm

New currency notes for Eid: State Bank makes a big announcement

SBP issues clarification on reports of not releasing new currency notes

Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 06:45pm

NSC meeting: Sacrifices of martyrs cannot be forgotten, says PM; expresses gratitude to army chief

Says the entire nation stands united against terrorism

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 03:28pm

HEC announces interim placement program for fresh PhDs – Phase-II Batch VI

IPFP program follows a structured process to ensure proper placement and training

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 03:02pm

Ishaq Dar to make first ministerial visit to Bangladesh post-revolution

Bangladesh initiates direct trade with Pakistan for the first time since its independence in 1971

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 02:42pm

NASA astronauts head home on SpaceX capsule after drawn-out space station stay

Issues with Starliner’s propulsion system led to cascading delays in their return home

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 02:24pm

UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holidays

Moon sighting in UAE expecting on March 29

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 01:53pm

PM Shehbaz Sharif to meet MBS on key Saudi visit this week

Pakistan aims to enhance economic collaboration

Sports Published 18 Mar, 2025 01:43pm

Andrew Brownlee makes T20 international debut for Falkland Islands at age 62

He becomes oldest male player to participate in international cricket match

▶️ Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 09:25pm

Mustafa Amir murder case: Accused Armaghan records confessional statement

Police remand report confirms suspect’s confession

Sports Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:58pm

Bangladesh to tour Pakistan for bilateral series in May

This white-ball series is part of Future Tour Program

Life & Style Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:42pm

Pakistan’s tallest man Naseer Soomro laid to rest in Shikarpur

PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound sorrow over his death

Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 02:06pm

Pakistan’s civilian, military leadership meets over national security as PTI boycotts the huddle

PM, COAS meet before the in-camera session of Parliament

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:20pm

IMF allows Pakistan govt to obtain Rs1.25 trillion loan from local banks

They money would go into payment of circular debt

World Updated 18 Mar, 2025 11:06pm

Israeli strikes kill over 400 in Gaza, say Palestinians, ceasefire on brink

'It was a night of hell' says Gaza City resident; Israeli military says campaign will expand

Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 12:23pm

Sindh govt announces a new brigde in Karachi’s Quaidabad

Ghani Emphasises on water distribution in country to be equal

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:26am

German parliament to vote on historic spending surge

Vote anticipated around midday following morning debate on key legislative issues

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 11:07am

UAE airfares to popular holiday destinations expected to remain high until August

Airlines are expanding capacity to help counteract rising fares by launching new routes and adding more flights

Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 11:50am

Punjab Assembly addresses severe water crisis and seeks federal secretary’s assistance

Committee evaluates shortage of water affecting agriculture

Business & Economy Updated 18 Mar, 2025 05:16pm

PSX surges as bulls take charge, KSE-100 crosses 117,000

Strong IMF signals, economic optimism drive market gains

Pakistan Updated 18 Mar, 2025 11:10am

Police rescue two abducted individuals in Lakki Marwat

Two kidnappers arrested

World Updated 18 Mar, 2025 11:09am

Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, says White House

Washington separately launches a new wave of airstrikes in Yemen

Sports Updated 18 Mar, 2025 02:21pm

Big-hitting New Zealand crush Pakistan by five wickets for 2-0 lead

Captain Salman Agha top-scores with 46 off 28 balls

Life & Style Published 18 Mar, 2025 09:32am

Moana 2 racks up 27.3m views on Disney+ in first five days: studio

Movie was released in theaters on November 28

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 09:23am

Eight injured in Burewala bus-trailer collision

Collision raises road safety concerns in Punjab

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 09:04am

Dry weather expected in different parts of Pakistan: PMD

Dry weather conditions were observed across most country regions on Monday

World Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:52am

Six killed as plane crashes into water shortly after takeoff in Honduras

Jetstream aircraft was carrying 17 passengers

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 01:24am

PPP local body vice chairman shot dead in Karachi’s Dalmia Shanti Nagar

Police suspect targeted attack amid ongoing group rivalry in the area

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 01:03am

Balochistan CM: Overseas employment opportunities opened for youth

Says government aims to bring youth closer to the state and provide equal development opportunities

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:51am

Faisal Karim Kundi rejects imposition of governor’s rule in KP

Says no need for National Action Plan 2, focus should be on implementing the first one

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:44am

TTP operative who made social media threats arrested in Karachi

Suspect had gone viral for writing ‘Karachi Coming Soon’ on a slip of paper

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:33am

Lahore High Court: Biological fathers must support children born out of rape or wedlock

Court clarifies financial responsibility, and orders trial court to decide based on evidence.

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:12am

National Security Parliamentary Committee to hold crucial meeting today, opposition to join political and military leadership

Strict security measures in place; media access and mobile phones prohibited

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:03am

Security forces eliminate 3 khawarij terrorists in intelligence-based operation in Khyber

Weapons and ammunition recovered from the slain terrorists, says ISPR