8 h. ago 27th Amendment to see the light of day only after consultations, confirms Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that the federal government would present the 27th Constitutional Amendment in accordance with the Constitution and only after consultation with coalition partners. This tweak also sought to amend Article 243 – which pertains to the supreme command of the armed forces – as well as several other […]

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9 h. ago Dar confirms 27th Constitutional Amend ‘about to arrive’, assures ‘transparent process’

Deputy PM vows robust debate, no ‘haphazard’ passage of bill, saying govt consulting PPP and promising to take all allies on board Dar urges tabling of amendment first in Senate for ‘professional input’ PPP to finalise stance after CEC meeting, says Sherry Rehman as Bilawal confirmed govt approached party DPM Dar blames 2021 policy on […]

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9 h. ago Sindh to soon launch second phase of pink scooties programme

Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that the Sindh government will soon launch the second phase of the Pink Scooties program for women. He urged women to obtain driving licenses, join training courses, and register for the upcoming phase. In his statement, he said the […]

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11 h. ago PM to attend Victory Day celebrations during visit to Azerbaijan on Nov 8

Premier Shehbaz to attend Azerbaijan’s national celebrations marking liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh, victory over Armenia Turkish President Erdoğan will also attend celebrations, high-level talks to focus on energy, trade, and defence cooperation   ISLAMABAD: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming one-day visit to Azerbaijan on November 8, where he will attend […]

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13 h. ago Chinese ambassador urges U.S. business community to seize opportunity for closer ties

WASHINGTON: The Chinese ambassador to the United States has praised the Busan Summit for recalibrating the direction of bilateral relations, and called on the American business community to seize the opportunity to boost bilateral ties. Ambassador Xie Feng made the remarks at the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) 2025 China Operations Conference & Dinner via video link […]

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15 h. ago Experts urge unified action on water, food and climate crises

Experts at the Pakistan Water Week 2025 conference warned that Pakistan cannot achieve sustainable resilience unless water, food, and climate challenges are addressed through a single, integrated policy framework. They stressed that tackling these issues separately weakens national preparedness and called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and communities. The event, themed “From Scarcity to […]

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17 h. ago South Korean scientists create artificial muscle 4,000 times stronger than its weight

In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers in South Korea have created an artificial muscle that can lift around 4,000 times its own weight, marking a revolutionary step toward the development of more lifelike humanoid robots and wearable technologies. The research team at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), led by Professor Hoon […]

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19 h. ago US seeks UN approval for International Security Force in Gaza

WASHINGTON – The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seeking approval for the establishment of an International Security Force (ISF) in Gaza with a two-year mandate, Axios reported on Tuesday. The proposed force, described by US officials as an “enforcement force” rather than a peacekeeping mission, would […]

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20 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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33 h. ago Winter alert issued for Murree, Kotli Sattian amid storm forecast

The Punjab Emergency Service Department (Rescue 1122) Murree has issued a special warning ahead of the winter season, urging citizens to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel owing to expected severe weather. “In view of the winter season, rainfall and hail, all rescue stations and key points in Murree and Kotli Sattian will remain on […]

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34 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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38 h. ago Pakistan’s security ensured by armed forces, not Kabul: DG ISPR

Pakistan’s security lies solely in the hands of its armed forces and not Kabul, said Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant-General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry while briefing senior journalists on Monday. He asserted that no external power or neighbouring government can provide such a guarantee, as Pakistan’s defence institutions remain fully capable of ensuring […]

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38 h. ago DG ISPR dismisses Afghan allegations, warns of another Indian false flag operation

— Brushes aside Afghan allegations about use of Pakistani soil for US attack on Afghanistan — Exposes links between terrorism and drug money, warns of new regional fault lines — Says 206 Afghan army soldiers were also reported killed during various engagements ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive security briefing to senior journalists on Monday, Director-General Inter-Services […]

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44 h. ago Israel identifies remains of three hostages returned by Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities have confirmed the identification of remains handed over by Hamas as those of three hostages taken in October 2023, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday. The deceased include American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra, 21, Corporal Oz Daniel, 19, and Colonel Assaf Hamami, 40, the highest-ranking officer killed by the group. […]

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45 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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46 h. ago NASA considers dropping SpaceX from Artemis III moon mission

WASHINGTON – NASA is urgently exploring backup options for its Artemis III moon landing mission, as delays in SpaceX’s Starship development threaten the agency’s goal of returning astronauts to the lunar surface by 2026. Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy announced that the agency may move away from SpaceX — its primary partner under a $2.9 […]

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48 h. ago Iqbal Latif defends Pakistan, urges critics to end “defeatist narrative”

LAHORE — In a strongly worded open letter addressed to what he called “liberal cynics and armchair critics,” Iqbal Latif, a Pakistani expatriate who recently returned from abroad, has defended Pakistan’s progress and institutions, urging detractors to adopt “a fairer, fact-based view” of the country’s situation. Writing from a rooftop dhaba in Lahore’s Ichra neighborhood, […]

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56 h. ago Incarcerated PTI leaders sought reconciliation via letter three months ago: Fawad Ch

Former PTI leader claims four jailed leaders wrote a letter to him, urging lowering tensions and securing Imran’s release Says they met Shah Mehmood Qureshi in hospital but talks remained inconclusive Imran Ismail defends outreach, says ‘no PTI without Imran Khan’   ISLAMABAD: Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry claimed on Sunday that four incarcerated party […]

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60 h. ago Rangers arrest key Lyari gang operative linked to Wasiullah Lakho network

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers have arrested a key operative of the Wasiullah Lakho gang during an intelligence-based raid in Lyari, recovering arms and ammunition from his possession, the paramilitary force said on Friday. According to a Rangers spokesperson, the suspect, identified as Mohammad Ismail alias Tamba, was a most-wanted criminal involved in targeted killings, robberies, and […]

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60 h. ago Pakistan’s metal tool exports to China post modest growth of 2pc in 9MCY25

BEIJING: Pakistan’s export of base metal tools, implements, and cutlery to China rose by two percent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching $5.67 million compared with $5.56 million in the same period last year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), as reported by China Economic Net. The […]

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