6 h. ago Rabbani warns 27th Amendment would undo 18th, threaten federal unity

PPP stalwart cautions against ‘recentralisation’ of powers to Centre, saying proposed changes would roll back provincial autonomy gains Warns tampering with 18th Amendment could deepen national divides, calling move a financial burden that weakens participatory federalism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) stalwart and former Senate chairman Raza Rabbani on Tuesday cautioned that the government’s proposed […]

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12 h. ago Pakistan, Switzerland vow deeper cooperation in education and development

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education, vocational training, and sustainable development during a meeting on the sidelines of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. State Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, where both sides discussed expanding collaboration […]

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15 h. ago Experts warn Pakistan’s resilience at risk without unified water, food and climate action

ISLAMABAD – Experts have warned that Pakistan cannot achieve real resilience unless water, food, and climate are tackled collectively rather than as separate sectors. They shared these views during the opening session of Pakistan Water Week 2025, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday. Themed “From Scarcity to Sustainability: Collaborative Pathways for Water, Food, and Climate […]

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15 h. ago Ishaq Dar inaugurates Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line, calling it a “historic milestone” that will accelerate the country’s digital transformation and expand access to affordable technology. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Islamabad, Dar said the initiative marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s partnership with Google, paving […]

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17 h. ago Pakistan Army toughens stance ahead of Taliban talks in Istanbul

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army on Monday took a firm position against the Afghan Taliban regime ahead of the upcoming round of talks in Istanbul, declaring that Pakistan’s sole and non-negotiable demand is an immediate end to terrorism originating from Afghan soil. “Pakistan has a one-point agenda: Afghan soil must not be used against us,” […]

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31 h. ago Muslim nations condemn Israeli ceasefire violations, urge immediate withdrawal from Gaza

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and several other Muslim countries on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s violations of the fragile Gaza ceasefire and called for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the occupied Palestinian territory, according to the Foreign Office (FO). The ceasefire, signed on October 9 between Hamas and Israel, was part of a United States initiative […]

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34 h. ago PMD forecasts cold, wet spell across northern regions from Nov 4

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a spell of rain, wind, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over the mountains, in the upper parts of the country from November 4. According to the PMD, a westerly weather system is expected to enter the upper regions on the night of November 3 and persist until […]

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35 h. ago Uzbekistan Airways increases flight frequency to enhance air connectivity between Uzbekistan and Pakistan

TASHKENT: Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is expanding its flight operations to Pakistan. Starting from October 28, 2025, the airline operates a total of four weekly flights between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, doubling the frequency of its Tashkent-Islamabad service and continuing its regular Tashkent-Lahore flights. According to Uzbekistan Airways, the decision […]

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40 h. ago Rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall forecast for northern Pakistan from November 4

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a new spell of rain, wind, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over the mountains, beginning from November 4 in the upper parts of the country. According to the Met Office, a westerly wave is likely to approach the northern regions on the night of November 3 […]

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42 h. ago PFUJ urges govt action as crimes against journalists surge 60pc

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has urged the federal and provincial governments to take immediate and concrete steps to protect journalists amid a sharp rise in crimes targeting media professionals across the country. In a joint statement marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, PFUJ President Afzal […]

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43 h. ago Imran Khan blocks PTI’s reconciliation efforts with establishment

ISLAMABAD – Despite persistent attempts by senior and former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders to initiate dialogue with the government and the military establishment, the party remains locked in a confrontational stance — largely due to Imran Khan’s uncompromising position. Sources reveal that multiple PTI figures, both in and out of jail, have quietly pushed for […]

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43 h. ago Pakistan Navy’s first Chinese submarine to enter service next year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine into active service next year, Admiral Naveed Ashraf revealed in an interview with China’s Global Times on Sunday. The deal, which will see eight submarines delivered by 2028, is reportedly worth up to $5 billion and aims to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime defense and […]

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55 h. ago PKLI 1,000 liver transplant milestone marks Pakistan’s rise in advanced medical care

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) has achieved a major milestone by completing 1,000 successful liver transplants, placing Pakistan among the world’s leading centres for advanced organ transplantation. According to PTV News, the achievement reflects Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to modernise the country’s healthcare system and make international-standard treatment accessible within Pakistan. […]

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56 h. ago Pakistan, China move to expand industrial ties under 2025–2029 action plan

ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan have moved to expand industrial cooperation under the “Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China–Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025–2029),” with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen manufacturing and investment partnerships under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A 15-member Chinese delegation, led by the […]

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57 h. ago GB leaders demand autonomy over own resources, rights on par with provinces

At event marking GB’s 78th Independence Day, Hafeezur Rehman says region deprived of constitutional powers Seeks 18th Amendment-style powers for GB, criticizing Rs88b non-development vs Rs16b development spending PPP leaders say GB’s rights issue tied to Pakistan’s own independence struggle ISLAMABAD: Former Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and PML-N provincial president Hafiz Hafeez ur Rehman […]

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66 h. ago Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim over deportation offer

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claim that Islamabad refused Kabul’s offer to deport terrorists operating against Pakistan, calling the statement “false and misleading.” In an official post on X, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said Pakistan “categorically rejects the deliberate twisting of facts” made by Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid […]

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69 h. ago Khawaja Asif dodges question on alleged hypersonic missile test

ISLAMABAD — Defence Minister Khawaja Asif avoided confirming or denying reports about Pakistan conducting a hypersonic ballistic missile test, saying such matters should not be discussed publicly. “Now don’t ask all these questions. Ask such things in private,” Asif remarked during an interview on Samaa TV’s show Mere Sawal on Friday when asked about the […]

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3 d. ago Fawad Ch urges dialogue over discord, says reconciliation key to PTI’s revival

Former minister calls for lowering political temperature, engaging rivals and establishment as confrontation ‘leads nowhere’ Maintains Imran’s release possible only through political solution, not agitation, rejecting offshore social media provocations PTI distances itself from Fawad Ch’s words, insists ‘only Imran Khan’s word matters’ JHELUM/ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday urged political […]

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3 d. ago Former PTI leader Ali Zaidi refutes rumours of political comeback

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Haider Zaidi has ruled out any plans to return to politics, saying, “There is no politics left in a country where the corrupt, land grabbers, and extortionists are gifted with power through a rigged election”. Zaidi, a close aide of PTI founding chairman, had stepped away from the […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan militants suffer heaviest losses in a decade during October

Militants in Pakistan faced their deadliest month in ten years in October as security forces intensified counter-terrorism operations across multiple regions, according to data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The report stated that 355 militants were killed last month, while 72 security personnel and 31 civilians, including a peace […]

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