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SC overturns life sentence, acquits father jailed for 12 years on daughter’s rape charge

Pakistan Updated 28 Aug, 2025 11:37pm

SC overturns life sentence, acquits father jailed for 12 years on daughter’s rape charge

Contradictions in the victim’s testimony and medical opinion cited; IHC grants bail in separate child abuse case

Mayor Karachi announces repair plan for roads, launches helpline for complaints

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 09:42pm

Mayor Karachi announces repair plan for roads, launches helpline for complaints

'If citizens see any road in bad condition, they can hold us accountable,' says Murtaza Wahab

Erdogan calls Shehbaz: Turkiye offers full support to Pakistan in flood situation

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 08:27pm

Erdogan calls Shehbaz: Turkiye offers full support to Pakistan in flood situation

Turkish President conveys his heartfelt sympathies on the loss of precious lives, property

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar resigns from four NA committees

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 08:19pm

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar resigns from four NA committees

Eighteen PTI MNAs submit resignations to Speaker’s office, citing party policy and political protest

Punjab reels under raging floods: 17 dead, dozens missing as rivers overflow

Pakistan Updated 29 Aug, 2025 12:19am

Punjab reels under raging floods: 17 dead, dozens missing as rivers overflow

Floodwaters submerge hundreds of villages; the Army leads rescue operations with boats, and thousands are evacuated across the province

Gold prices surge for third straight day in Pakistan

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 06:40pm

Gold prices surge for third straight day in Pakistan

Latest gold price, August 28, 2025

KP govt plans to hand over 58 hospitals to private sector under PPP model

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 06:30pm

KP govt plans to hand over 58 hospitals to private sector under PPP model

Move covers 22 districts, including Peshawar, Nowshera, Karak and Mansehra; govt says results of earlier projects ‘excellent’

PM emphasizes urgent need for water storage infrastructure to combat floods

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:40pm

PM emphasizes urgent need for water storage infrastructure to combat floods

We will have to generate the resources by ourselves: Prime Minister

Faysal Bank reports H1 2025 financial results amidst continued business momentum

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:34pm

Faysal Bank reports H1 2025 financial results amidst continued business momentum

Islamic bank sustains growth momentum with stronger asset quality

Economy enters FY2026 on a high note, says Finance Ministry

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:21pm

Economy enters FY2026 on a high note, says Finance Ministry

Improved fiscal metrics, stable inflation, and rising exports set a positive tone

Court sends Aleema Khan’s son Shershah to jail on judicial remand in May 9 case

Pakistan Updated 28 Aug, 2025 08:47pm

Court sends Aleema Khan’s son Shershah to jail on judicial remand in May 9 case

ATC Lahore rejects police plea for further custody; PTI files bail application

PDMA issues flood alert as Punjab braces for 9th monsoon spell

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 04:12pm

PDMA issues flood alert as Punjab braces for 9th monsoon spell

Heavy rains expected across major districts from August 29 to September 2

‘Modi’s War’: US official blames India for prolonging Ukraine conflict

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 03:25pm

‘Modi’s War’: US official blames India for prolonging Ukraine conflict

US-India trade tensions rise over Russian oil and US tariffs

Farhan Ghani’s remand extended in assault case

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 01:42pm

Farhan Ghani’s remand extended in assault case

Court orders progress report by August 30

Train service restored on Lahore–Rawalpindi section

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 01:10pm

Train service restored on Lahore–Rawalpindi section

Train operation was earlier suspended due to floods

India’s water manipulation worsens floods in Pakistan: Report

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 12:22pm

India’s water manipulation worsens floods in Pakistan: Report

India's suspension of IWT leaves Pakistan without critical advance alerts

DPM Dar, German FM resolve to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 12:10pm

DPM Dar, German FM resolve to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Regional issues also discussed during the phone call

PM Shehbaz briefed on flood situation during aerial survey

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2025 12:04pm

PM Shehbaz briefed on flood situation during aerial survey

PM orders necessary measures to prevent flooding

Qadirabad headworks under threat amid surging Chenab flow

Pakistan Updated 28 Aug, 2025 01:17pm

Qadirabad headworks under threat amid surging Chenab flow

Left bank breach could impact Hafizabad, Chiniot; emergency teams deployed

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