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Ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years under Army Act, involvement in political agitation being dealt with separately: ISPR

ISPR says Hameed tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of Official Secret Act, misuse of authority and govt resources and causing wrongful loss to persons.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 04:59pm

Pakistan summons Norwegian envoy over ‘unwarranted’ presence at court hearing

Ministry informs Norwegian diplomat that his presence breached "diplomatic protocol and relevant international law".

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:20pm

Attack on school in Mir Ali leaves future of over 600 students at risk

Unidentified militants blew up a government primary school on Monday night; area residents say school was "beacon of hope for our children".

Published 11 Dec, 2025 05:13pm

Afghan deportation likely to pick up pace in KP

All refugee camps across KP have been denotified, a soft drive is ongoing to send them back to Afghanistan, official says

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:26pm

Pakistan, China conduct joint counter-terrorism exercise Warrior-IX: ISPR

Exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:23pm

PM Shehbaz reaches Turkmenistan on 2-day visit, will hold bilateral meeting with President Berdymukhamedov today

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Power Minister Sardar Awais Leghari, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar among those accompanying the PM.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 06:58pm

At least 4 bodies recovered after van plunges into River Jhelum in Rawalpindi; 4 others feared drowned

Authorities suspend rescue operation at dusk, will resume tomorrow morning; missing feared to have been carried away by river's current.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:02pm

SBP receives $1.2bn tranche from IMF

Central bank says the amount will be reflected in its foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on Dec 12.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 12:41pm

SC stays trial court proceedings against Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha in controversial social media post case

Stays proceedings till their pending appeals are decided by the Islamabad High Court; Norwegian Ambassador Per Albert Ilsas attends proceedings.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:26pm

Pakistan says terrorism emanating from Afghan soil poses ‘gravest threat’ to national security, sovereignty

Afghan Taliban's failure to act against terrorist groups will result in Pakistan taking "all necessary defensive measures” to protect its citizens and sovereignty, Pakistan's envoy tells UNSC meeting.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 12:27pm

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Ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years under Army Act, involvement in political agitation being dealt with separately: ISPR

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War of words between PTI and ruling coaltion continues; PML-N’s Ikhtiar Wali says ‘things have reached point of no return’

PTI's Barrister Gohar calls for "common sense to prevail", takes exception to adoption by Punjab Assembly of resolution calling for ban on opposition party.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Dec, 2025 08:10pm

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“They attack institutions when Pakistan is passing through a critical phase,” the PPP chairman said, advising the party to engage in politics.

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PPP alleges PML-N, PTI ‘colluding’ after NA proceedings end early during PPP-led agenda item

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