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President gives assent to bill resetting army chief’s tenure after appointment as CDF

Also gives assent to Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 03:07pm

Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns from LHC following 27th Amendment

Justice Mirza was appointed as an additional judge of the LHC in 2014, and his superannuation was due on March 6, 2028.

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 03:15pm

At least 2 dead, 4 injured after powerful explosion in Hyderabad fireworks factory: official

Visuals show tall plume of smoke rising into the air; rescue and firefighting operations underway.

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 05:40pm

Jordan’s King Abdullah II receives warm welcome from President Zardari, PM Shehbaz on arrival

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari also present to welcome the Jordanian king.

Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:43pm

Disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s emails show he called Imran Khan major ‘threat to peace’

In his 2018 correspondence with a third person, Epstein called PTI founder "really bad news" and "good at rousing the crowd".

Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:10pm

In visit to Cadet College in Wana, Naqvi holds elements from ‘across the border’ responsible for terrorism

Minister praises Pakistan Army, FC for foiling attack.

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 01:56pm

9 dead, 32 injured in ‘accidental explosion’ at occupied Kashmir’s police station

Lt governor orders probe; police dismiss reports of a group claiming the blast; incident involved explosives seized earlier this week in Haryana.

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 03:18pm

‘Suffering is unimaginable’: NGO chief says more than half of Sudan needs humanitarian aid

“We see a situation where more than 30m people are in need of humanitarian assistance," says head of Danish Refugee Council.

Published 15 Nov, 2025 03:40pm

UNSC expected to vote on Gaza stabilisation force next week

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump administration's plan "best path to peace in the Middle East".

Published 15 Nov, 2025 11:17am

Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis

Potential sale comes as US president plans to host Saudi crown prince at the White House next week.

Published 15 Nov, 2025 11:22am

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Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as first chief justice of Federal Constitutional Court

COAS Asim Munir also attends ceremony held at Aiwan-i-Sadr; President Zardari appoints remaining six judges to FCC.

, Updated 14 Nov, 2025 04:34pm

Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as first chief justice of Federal Constitutional Court

Two IHC judges signal exit after 27th Amendment

Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kayani and Saman Rafat Imtiaz hint they might not be available to hear cases in the federal capital from next month.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 10:33am

Two IHC judges signal exit after 27th Amendment

Govt bid to oust K-Electric chief fails again

Second board meeting in 10 days collapses without action; motion blocked as majority of board members leave six-minute meeting.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 08:01am

Govt bid to oust K-Electric chief fails again

Afghan regime’s move to suspend trade sends shock waves through KP

Business leader fears country will lose big market in both Afghanistan, Central Asia.

Pakistan , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 09:33am

Afghan regime’s move to suspend trade sends shock waves through KP

Auto sales rev up in October

Car, van, pickup and SUV sales surge 32pc year-on-year.

Newspaper , Updated 12 Nov, 2025 07:18pm

President Zardari accepts resignations of SC judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah

Two judges stepped down following passage of controversal 27th Constitutional Amendment; Justice Shah had termed move "grave assault on Constitution".

Pakistan , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 06:28pm

President Zardari accepts resignations of SC judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah

India inaugurates new military airbase close to China border, source says

Mudh-Nyoma air force station in Ladakh is perched at a height of about 4,000m, says anonymous Indian official.

World , Published 13 Nov, 2025 10:52pm

India inaugurates new military airbase close to China border, source says

COAS Munir’s tenure to reset with CDF appointment after NA approves army act changes

Changes approved to Air Force Act, Navy Ordinance and Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act as well.

Pakistan , Updated 13 Nov, 2025 11:57pm

COAS Munir’s tenure to reset with CDF appointment after NA approves army act changes

‘Constitution no more’: Justices Shah, Minallah resign from ‘diminished’ SC following passage of 27th Amendment

Former attorney general Makhdoom Ali Khan resigns from Law and Justice Commission.

Pakistan , Updated 13 Nov, 2025 09:22pm

‘Constitution no more’: Justices Shah, Minallah resign from ‘diminished’ SC following passage of 27th Amendment

PCB confirms six-city shortlist for two new PSL teams

The list was finalised after the valuation reports for the two new teams were received by the board.

Sport , Published 14 Nov, 2025 10:05am

PCB confirms six-city shortlist for two new PSL teams

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Without a system that addresses the causes of uncertainty, there will be little investment.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 09:02am

Fuel prices, barring petrol, likely to rise by up to Rs9.5

Petrol rate could drop by about Rs2 per litre.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 08:05am

Fuel prices, barring petrol, likely to rise by up to Rs9.5

India’s Modi celebrates as party set for big win in Bihar state vote

“This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar,” Indian PM says on social media.

World , Published 14 Nov, 2025 06:18pm

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PTI parliamentary body suggests holding countrywide protests

Proposals to be considered in TTAP meeting today.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 08:00am

PTI parliamentary body suggests holding countrywide protests

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Eighteen years after the lawyers’ movement, when three friends and colleagues, bound by a shared belief in the Constitution, were tested once more, only two remained true to that promise.

Blogs , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 04:37pm

Turkiye refutes Indian media reports alleging involvement in Delhi blast

Ankara's Directorate of Communications calls reports "a malicious disinformation campaign aimed at damaging bilateral relations between the two countries".

World , Published 13 Nov, 2025 06:07pm

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Smog control in Punjab

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Newspaper , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 09:15am

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia military leaders discuss advancing mutual defence pact

The ISPR says both nations "reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the long-standing fraternal ties" between Islamabad and Riyadh.

Pakistan , Published 14 Nov, 2025 07:16pm

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia military leaders discuss advancing mutual defence pact

US announces new military operation in Latin America

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear; no details of what the operation would entail have yet emerged.

World , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 04:54pm

US announces new military operation in Latin America

US mineral firm explores investment opportunities in Pakistan

Delegation says geological diversity, policy reforms make Pakistan attractive destination for long-term investment.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 08:12am

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Gaza mission

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Following NA approval, Senate also passes bill for resetting COAS Munir’s tenure after appointment as CDF

Legislation changes Army Act so that 5-year tenure of chief of the defence forces commences from the date of his notification of appointment.

Pakistan , Updated 14 Nov, 2025 01:38pm

Following NA approval, Senate also passes bill for resetting COAS Munir’s tenure after appointment as CDF

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