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Thursday 19 February 2026

Hear from Mahim Maher, author of HRCP report on freedom of expression

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 11:46pm

Hear from Mahim Maher, author of HRCP report on freedom of expression

Author says there are different opinions on state of freedom of expression in Pakistan

PTI boycotts talks, demands judicial commission before resuming negotiations

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 11:29pm

PTI boycotts talks, demands judicial commission before resuming negotiations

Earlier, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq contacted PTI negotiation committee

Government warns of response if PTI abandons talks; negotiating committee’s future uncertain

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 09:45pm

Government warns of response if PTI abandons talks; negotiating committee’s future uncertain

Siddiqui challenged the PTI to attend the meeting to see the government's prepared responses

Sindhu says he will urge law minister to take journalists input on PECA law tweaks

▶️ Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2025 10:18pm

Sindhu says he will urge law minister to take journalists input on PECA law tweaks

PTI MNA Sher Ali Arbab says his party should have protested against amendments in Senate

Man kidnapped after returning from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 09:05pm

Man kidnapped after returning from Saudi Arabia

An investigation is underway

Citizens panic as Quetta shaken by earthquake

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 08:15pm

Citizens panic as Quetta shaken by earthquake

Authorities have confirmed that no injuries or property damage have been reported

Jailed ex-PM Khan, wife appeal against graft convictions

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 07:56pm

Jailed ex-PM Khan, wife appeal against graft convictions

Khan, 72, has been held in custody since August 2023 charged in around 200 cases that he claims are politically motivated

Would cut tax rate by 15% if not for IMF constraints: PM Shehbaz

Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2025 06:55pm

Would cut tax rate by 15% if not for IMF constraints: PM Shehbaz

Expresses hope that it will be Pakistan's final IMF programme

PTI protests, journalists walkout against PECA law tweaks mar Senate session

▶️ Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2025 09:30pm

PTI protests, journalists walkout against PECA law tweaks mar Senate session

Discussions will take place when bill is presented in the House, says law minister

Pakistani student Rania Ali wins big at Harvard Model United Nations

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:21pm

Pakistani student Rania Ali wins big at Harvard Model United Nations

Ali's exceptional diplomatic skills and insightful contributions earned her the top accolade

Pakistan seeks revival of UK flights as CAA audit begins

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:55pm

Pakistan seeks revival of UK flights as CAA audit begins

CAA completes all necessary preparations to meet international

PFUJ calls for nationwide protest against PECA amendments tomorrow

Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2025 07:16pm

PFUJ calls for nationwide protest against PECA amendments tomorrow

Journalists' body terms the changes against the spirit of the constitution

China reaffirms commitment to Gwadar Port, Balochistan development

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 03:01pm

China reaffirms commitment to Gwadar Port, Balochistan development

Embassy reiterates China's steadfast commitment to the development of Gwadar, Balochistan

Pakistan court sentences 4 men to death over ‘online blasphemy’: lawyer

Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2025 09:12pm

Pakistan court sentences 4 men to death over ‘online blasphemy’: lawyer

Court ruling intensifies concerns over online blasphemy laws amid rising prosecutions in Pakistan

Oxford AQA holds conference on education in Karachi

Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2025 03:00pm

Oxford AQA holds conference on education in Karachi

Experts unite to explore the future of education through technology

Senate Committee approves PECA act amendment amidst strong opposition from journalists

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 01:11pm

Senate Committee approves PECA act amendment amidst strong opposition from journalists

Journalistic organizations raise concerns over press freedom

Son arrested for plotting to scam father

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 01:02pm

Son arrested for plotting to scam father

Swift police action leads to arrest of son for falsifying robbery

Pakistan Meteorological Department issues weather warning

Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2025 07:30pm

Pakistan Meteorological Department issues weather warning

PMD warns of upcoming severe weather for Northern areas

Convoy of 120 vehicles carrying essential goods reaches Parachinar

Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2025 08:00pm

Convoy of 120 vehicles carrying essential goods reaches Parachinar

People are facing facing a dire shortage of petrol, diesel, and LPG

Gas container explosion in Multan leaves five dead, twenty-five injured

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 09:42am

Gas container explosion in Multan leaves five dead, twenty-five injured

Fire was successfully brought under control by rescue teams

Pakistan Navy to host Aman multinational naval exercise from Feb 7 to 11

Pakistan Published 27 Jan, 2025 12:09am

Pakistan Navy to host Aman multinational naval exercise from Feb 7 to 11

Exercise would see participation from 60 countries

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