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At least 67 terrorists killed in Balochistan after coordinated attacks at multiple locations

State media says 10 personnel martyred, 11 civilians killed in Gwadar; CM Bugti visits site of bomb attack in Quetta.

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 10:28pm

AJK President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry passes away at 71

Funeral prayers to be held tomorrow afternoon in his native village; President Zardari calls Chaudhry's national and political services "invaluable".

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 09:53pm

Pakistan overpower Australia to clinch T201 series

“Pakistan outplayed us,” says Australian captain Mitchell Marsh; PM Shehbaz congratulates team on “phenomenal performance”.

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 10:23pm

One person killed, 14 hurt in blast in Iranian port of Bandar Abbas: local media

Explosion caused by gas leak, says local fire chief; separate explosion reported in city of Ahvaz, near Iraqi border.

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 09:09pm

Moltbook — a social media platform for AI agents where humans have no say

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Published 31 Jan, 2026 10:05pm

National Dialogue Committee voices concern over Imran’s health

"The ruling coalition should stop politicising the health of political opponents,” group set up by ex-PTI leaders says; demands PTI founder be allowed meeting with personal physician.

Published 31 Jan, 2026 08:31pm

No one allowed to malign country’s name while travelling abroad, Naqvi says during visit to Karachi airport

Passengers with unverified and illegal documents will not be allowed to travel abroad, he says.

Published 31 Jan, 2026 05:46pm

Iran army chief warns US, Israel against attack; says forces on high alert

Insists Iran's nuclear expertise “cannot be eliminated, even if scientists and sons of this nation are martyred”.

Published 31 Jan, 2026 04:51pm

United States approves major arms deals to Saudi Arabia, Israel

State Department said it green-lighted sale of 30 Apache attack helicopters to Israel, missiles for Saudi Arabia.

Published 31 Jan, 2026 11:17am

Imran’s procedure completed ‘smoothly’, vitals remained ‘stable’: Pims executive director

Head of hospital said Imran complained of “reduced vision in his right eye”, and an ophthalmologist conducted a “complete” eye assessment at Adiala Jail.

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 01:34pm

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Amid uncertainty over Pakistan’s T20 World Cup participation, Iceland quips it is ‘unavailable’ to replace Green Shirts

“Our captain, a professional baker, needs to attend to his oven, our ship captain needs to steer his vessel, and our bankers need to go bankrupt (again)," it jests.

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Amid uncertainty over Pakistan’s T20 World Cup participation, Iceland quips it is ‘unavailable’ to replace Green Shirts

Bangladesh-Pakistan flights resume after 14 years

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Pakistan , Updated 30 Jan, 2026 12:02am

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Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran

Iranian military spokesman warned Tehran's response to any US action would not be limited but would be a decisive response “delivered instantly”.

World , Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:14am

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US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan

The State Department advises travellers to think twice before visiting due to crime, civil unrest, terrorism, and the risk of kidnapping.

Newspaper , Published 29 Jan, 2026 06:58am

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PM Shehbaz congratulates nation on completion of PIA’s privatisation

Govt and Arif Habib-led consortium signed documents pertaining to the transaction at a ceremony, where CDF Asim Munir was also present; consortium to also acquire remaining 25pc PIA shares.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Jan, 2026 09:22pm

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Islamabad court expunges observation regarding ‘terrorist states’ in judgement against Imaan, Hadi

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Pakistan , Updated 30 Jan, 2026 04:14pm

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Imran’s procedure completed ‘smoothly’, vitals remained ‘stable’: Pims executive director

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Pakistan , Updated 30 Jan, 2026 11:49pm

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Security forces kill 41 terrorists during IBOs in Balochistan’s Harnai and Panjgur districts: ISPR

ISPR says weapons, ammunition and money looted during a bank robbery were found in the terrorists' possession.

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