91 m. 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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3 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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34 h. ago US Defense Secretary visits DMZ amid talks on troop role in South Korea

SEOUL — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the North Korean border on Monday as part of his trip to South Korea, the South Korean Defence Ministry said. His visit comes ahead of talks aimed at reshaping the role of US troops stationed in the country. Hegseth arrived at the […]

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3 d. ago Special wards to be set up for Sikh pilgrims in Lahore, Faisalabad hospitals

Punjab Health Minister and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique has announced that special wards will be established in hospitals in Lahore and Faisalabad to facilitate Sikh pilgrims arriving for the birthday celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He made this announcement while chairing a joint meeting with Punjab Minister […]

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4 d. ago ‘67’ crowned Word of the Year — and no one’s sure what it means

NEW YORK — A mysterious double-digit slang term, “67,” has taken the internet by storm and officially been named Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year, leaving many adults puzzled while teenagers across the globe revel in its cultural dominance. Pronounced “six-seven”—never “sixty-seven”—the phrase has been widely used by Gen Alpha on social media platforms and […]

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4 d. ago Report warns India posing threat to Pakistan’s water security

ISLAMABAD: India cannot abruptly stop the Indus River or completely divert its tributaries, but it can influence the timing of water flows to Pakistan within its technical limits, posing a significant short-term threat, the Ecological Threat Report 2025 has warned. The study, published by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), highlights Pakistan’s vulnerability […]

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5 d. ago Speeding dumper truck kills biker, angry crowd torches vehicle

KARACHI: A speeding dumper truck collided with a motorcycle near Indus Chowrangi in Korangi, killing the rider and injuring two others. Despite the city’s modern e-ticketing system, accidents involving heavy vehicles continue to occur. According to police, traffic officers had signaled for the dumper to stop, but the driver ignored the signal and proceeded at […]

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8 d. ago Gaza peace efforts may include Pakistani troops, Israeli media says

Israeli media report that Pakistani troops could be included in a new international force for Gaza. The Times of Israel said Israeli defense officials briefed lawmakers about the plan. The force aims to stabilize Gaza after a two-year conflict. Officials are considering multiple countries, including Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan. Indonesia has already offered troops for […]

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8 d. ago Tomato prices ease after Iranian imports but warning signs loom for spring supply

After weeks of steep price hikes that pushed tomato rates to Rs600–700 per kilogramme, prices have begun to fall due to steady imports from Iran and limited arrivals from Swat and Sindh. However, traders warn that the country could face another shortage by the spring of next year, potentially triggering another price surge. Floods and […]

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9 d. ago Karachi’s Assistant Commissioner Hazim Bangwar wins Best Performance Award

KARACHI: Assistant Commissioner Hazim Bangwar has been honored with the Best Assistant Commissioner Award for his exemplary public service and outstanding dedication to duty. The award was presented by Karachi Commissioner Hasan Naqvi during a special ceremony attended by senior officials, including the Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Karachi. Bhangwar received a commemorative shield in […]

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9 d. ago Trump leads ASEAN summit as Thailand, Cambodia seal peace deal

US President Donald Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to attend the ASEAN Summit, where his first major task was overseeing the signing of an expanded ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. The deal follows his earlier mediation in July, which ended a deadly five-day border conflict between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. Trump […]

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9 d. ago India’s war hysteria escalates with new border drills near Pakistan

  India has issued a NOTAM announcing large-scale joint military exercises involving its army, navy, and air force near the Pakistani border, reigniting regional tensions. The exercises are scheduled from October 30 to November 10, 2025, and will cover multiple operational zones close to Pakistan’s frontier. Security analysts have described the drills as unusually extensive, […]

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1 week ago Ukraine, Russia, US close to ‘solution’ on conflict, says Putin envoy

WASHINGTON: Russia, the United States and Ukraine are close to securing a diplomatic solution to end the conflict in Ukraine. That’s the view of Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, speaking after arriving in Washington for talks with US officials. Dmitriev said that a meeting between Donald Trump […]

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1 week ago ‘Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wohi’ sheds light on realities of caregiving for Pakistani women

The drama series Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wohi continues to shed light on the often-overlooked strain of caregiving in Pakistani households. Written by Rida Bilal and directed by Adnan Sarwar, this show, produced by Alpha Productions and airing on Express Entertainment, stars Zahid Ahmed, Zara Noor Abbas Khan, Mohammed Ahmed, Faizan Sheikh, Noreen Gulwani, and […]

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1 week ago Air Chief’s visit marks new phase in Pakistan–Romania military collaboration

Air Chief Marshal Sidhu, Lt-Gen Baraboi hold landmark talks to expand airpower cooperation Both leaders focus on joint training, air exercises, and crew exchange programmes, eying institutional frameworks for sustained defence ties Romanian Air Chief lauds PAF’s professionalism, self-reliance drive ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward deepening bilateral defence cooperation, Chief of the Air Staff, […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Romania strengthen defence ties through strategic air force cooperation

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), paid an official visit to Romania to enhance bilateral defence collaboration. During his visit, he held an important meeting with Lieutenant General Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff. Both leaders discussed new ways to strengthen […]

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2 w. ago Father arrested for throwing newborn baby girl from third floor

A newborn girl died in Karachi on Monday after her father allegedly threw her from the third floor of a residential building. Witnesses said the infant died instantly upon impact, prompting residents to call the police. Officers arrived shortly after and detained both parents for questioning. Authorities said an investigation is underway to determine the […]

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2 w. ago Two Killed as Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway and Falls Into Sea

HONG KONG: Two airport security staff lost their lives early Monday after a Boeing 747 cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and collided with their security patrol vehicle, pushing it into the sea, the airport authority confirmed. The ACT Airlines-operated aircraft, which was carrying no cargo and […]

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2 w. ago PAF jets land in Azerbaijan for ‘Indus Shield Alpha’ to sharpen modern air combat skills

JF-17 Block-III fighters execute non-stop flight with flawless mid-air refueling Indus Shield Alpha to focus on advanced air warfare, joint mission planning Exercise aims to boost interoperability between Pakistan and Azerbaijan air forces ISPR says participation reflects Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability ISLAMABAD: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has arrived in Azerbaijan […]

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2 w. ago PAF jets arrive in Azerbaijan for ‘Indus Shield Alpha’ drills

A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), equipped with advanced JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, has arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the bilateral aerial exercise Indus Shield Alpha. The PAF team includes experienced air and ground crew, marking another milestone in Pakistan’s growing defense cooperation with the friendly nation. The drills aim to […]

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