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World Published 17 Oct, 2025 11:05pm

Hamas aims to keep grip on Gaza security and can’t commit to disarm: senior official

Asks 'to whom will the weapons be handed over'; says Hamas wants a truce of at least three to five years

Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 10:46pm

Imran Khan empowers KP CM to form cabinet, rejects advisory councils

Sohail Afridi seeks court permission to meet PTI founder for guidance Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran...

Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2025 10:17pm

Privatisation of First Women Bank marks new era of economic cooperation with UAE: PM

Says deal under G2G framework is ‘first drop of rain,’ signals start of more joint ventures between Pakistan and UAE

Pakistan Updated 18 Oct, 2025 01:28pm

Deadline for Private Hajj Scheme 2026 bookings extended to October 22

Over 55,000 applications received so far; 4,500 seats still available

World Published 17 Oct, 2025 09:25pm

Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable, plans to meet Xi

Blames Beijing for trade standoff, says China ‘forced his hand’ amid rare earth export curbs

Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2025 08:59pm

FBR’s tax reforms presented as global case study at World Bank meet

Unveils new digital platform IRIS 3.0

Pakistan Updated 17 Oct, 2025 10:24pm

Afghanistan seeks 48-hour ceasefire extension; Pakistan to decide after consultations

Taliban sources confirm extension request as both sides maintain calm along the border

Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 07:58pm

Three AJK ministers resign over rift with PM Anwarul Haq, reject deal with AJAC

Finance, food, and information ministers step down, accuse PM of illegal agreement and political manipulation

Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 07:38pm

PM inaugurates upgraded Geoscience Labs to boost mineral research, investment

State-of-the-art Geological Survey facility gains international accreditation to support Pakistan’s mineral sector

Pakistan Updated 17 Oct, 2025 07:41pm

Taliban regime not legitimate ‘representatives of Afghan people’: FO

Foreign Office says Pakistan responded firmly to cross-border aggression

World Published 17 Oct, 2025 06:40pm

Trump expects expansion of Abraham Accords, hopes Saudi Arabia will join soon

Says Riyadh’s inclusion could pave the way for wider regional peace and normalisation with Israel

Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 05:52pm

No further extension for Afghan refugees, says PM Shehbaz

Only Afghans with valid visas are allowed to stay in Pakistan as repatriation continues, a high-level meeting told

Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 05:31pm

Tremors felt in Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region; shocks felt across northern Pakistan

Pakistan Updated 17 Oct, 2025 06:11pm

18 terrorists killed in North Waziristan and Lakki Marwat operations

Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists targeted in multiple intelligence-based actions; a suicide attack was foiled in Mir Ali

Pakistan Updated 17 Oct, 2025 06:20pm

Sindh Government launches Benazir Haari card programme

By last week of this month, additional 50,000 cards will be issued

Pakistan Updated 17 Oct, 2025 05:25pm

Punjab Govt recommends ban on TLP, cites violence, attacks on security forces

Religion cannot be used to impose ideology or justify violence, says Azma Bukhari

World Updated 17 Oct, 2025 02:43pm

US says India reduces Russian oil imports by half; however, MEA denies Trump-Modi meeting

Moscow said on Thursday it was confident its energy partnership with India would continue

Pakistan Updated 17 Oct, 2025 01:23pm

Climate Minister supports Samson group’s 100 million tree initiative

Musadik Malik says government is committed to promoting sustainable tourism

Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2025 12:27pm

‘Unstoppable’: Gold crosses Rs450,000 mark in Pakistan, gains historic high

ٖGlobal rate climbs to $4,358 per ounce

Pakistan Updated 17 Oct, 2025 12:37pm

AJK all set to celebrate 78th Founding Anniversary of its Government

Ceremonies across Azad Jammu & Kashmir to honour historic day with prayers, rallies, and reaffirmation of solidarity with IIOJK

Pakistan Updated 17 Oct, 2025 05:32pm

North Waziristan: Four Khawarij killed as forces foil suicide attack in Mir Ali

A suicide attack attempt by ٖFitna Al Khawarij militants on a security forces’ camp in Mir Ali was thwarted on...

▶️ Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 11:43am

Pakistan’s Naval Chief visits US to boost maritime cooperation, says ISPR

Admiral Naveed Ashraf meets senior US naval, political-military officials to discuss regional security and joint maritime efforts

Life & Style Published 17 Oct, 2025 10:17am

Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas end nine-month relationship

A graceful goodbye, love fades, but respect remains

Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 09:42am

Dengue cases surge in KP as 107 new infections reported within 24 hours

The report stated that 31 new patients have been admitted to different hospitals across the province

Pakistan Published 17 Oct, 2025 09:36am

Pakistan, China discuss deepening economic ties amid IMF deal progress

Aurangzeb shares updates on issuance of Panda Bonds in Chinese market

Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2025 09:12am

Gold rallies beyond $4,300 in international market

Spot silver fell 0.7% to $53.86 per ounce

World Published 17 Oct, 2025 12:04am

Trump says he will meet Putin again after making progress in Ukraine talks

The US president says 'great progress' was made in a two-hour call with Putin ahead of his meeting with Zelenskiy at the White House on Friday