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Kazakh president to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for two-day official visit

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, comprising senior cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials.

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 10:37am

MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London

Doctors administer blood transfusion; MQM leader to undergo detailed examination on Monday.

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 10:23am

Over 180 workers picked up in night-long sweeps, claims PTI

Slams Sindh govt for ‘detaining them under MPO’.

Published 02 Feb, 2026 06:35am

AJK president laid to rest with state honours

Coffin taken to Chechiyan for burial in family's ancestral graveyard.

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 08:09am

NFC hits pause as working groups fail to meet

Provincial chief minister says meetings hampered by unavailability of representatives from Ministry of Finance.

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 07:31am

Last US-Russia nuclear pact set to end

Trump has insisted on inclusion of China in ‘New START’ accord.

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 07:56am

Pakistan to participate in T20 World Cup but will not play against India on Feb 15

ICC says position of "selective participation is difficult to reconcile with the fundamental premise of a global sporting event" and expects PCB to "explore a mutually acceptable resolution".

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 12:56am

Punjab CM Maryam announces Basant holiday in province

"Punjab will enjoy a long weekend with Kashmir Day on February 5, a provincial Basant holiday on the 6th, followed by Saturday and Sunday," she says.

Published 01 Feb, 2026 10:06pm

NAB plans digital portal to curb scams

Calls system a preventive measure against "land mafia".

Published 02 Feb, 2026 06:51am

PPP hails judge’s opinion on Bhutto reference

Says transparency, legality and justice were "deliberately sacrificed under a dictatorial regime".

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 08:14am

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Naqvi holds India responsible for spate of attacks in Balochistan; ISPR says 92 terrorists killed

"I can tell you for sure that India planned these attacks along with these terrorists,” Naqvi says; ISPR says 18 civilians, 15 security personnel martyred.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 09:18am

Naqvi holds India responsible for spate of attacks in Balochistan; ISPR says 92 terrorists killed

EU-India deal a wake-up call, say exporters

Traders fear Pakistan could lose its "competitive edge" if govt doesn’t take urgent measures.

Newspaper , Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:33am

EU-India deal a wake-up call, say exporters

Local gold plunges by Rs35,500 per tola

Spot gold and silver record worst single-day drop of 8.9pc and 21.92pc to $4,915.17 and $90.66 an ounce.

Newspaper , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 07:30am

China, UN warn of terror spillover into Pakistan

Beijing calls for cooperation with Kabul to stop militants using Afghan soil; Guterres flags TTP threat under Taliban regime.

Newspaper , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 11:25am

China, UN warn of terror spillover into Pakistan

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.

Pakistan , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 01:34pm

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Newspaper , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 09:16am

Water becomes latest luxury symbol for India’s elite

Premium Indian mineral water costs $1 for a one-litre bottle, while imported brands can cost 15 times the price of the country’s lowest-priced bottled water.

World , Published 31 Jan, 2026 05:15pm

Water becomes latest luxury symbol for India’s elite

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.

World , Published 31 Jan, 2026 11:17am

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Tech , Published 31 Jan, 2026 10:05pm

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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.

Sport , Updated 30 Jan, 2026 12:27am

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

PTI founder wants IHC cases consolidated

In letter to chief justice, lawyer requests urgent hearing on £190m, Toshakhana cases.

Newspaper , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 08:05am

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‘We will fight this war’: CM Bugti says 145 terrorists killed in 40 hours across Balochistan

Ban on gatherings, face masks across province; defence minister says female attackers involved; US, Iran condemn attacks.

Pakistan , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 11:33pm

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Business , Published 30 Jan, 2026 12:20pm

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".

Pakistan , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 12:04am

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Newspaper , Updated 01 Feb, 2026 08:48am

Public, private schools in Sindh to remain closed on Feb 4 on account of Shab-i-Barat

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Pakistan , Published 30 Jan, 2026 10:06pm

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Pakistan overpower Australia to clinch T201 series

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Sport , Updated 31 Jan, 2026 10:23pm

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Shahid Afridi’s ‘all-round excellence’ against South Africa makes it on ICC’s list of ‘iconic’ T20 World Cup performances

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Sport , Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:55pm

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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.

Pakistan , Published 31 Jan, 2026 05:46pm

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

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

US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan

Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran

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World , Published 01 Feb, 2026 10:50am

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