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Imran’s sisters, PTI stage sit-in outside Adiala jail after being denied meeting with PTI founder

Aleema claims Imran has not been allowed to meet his personal physician for the past 14 months; Gohar urges authorities to allow the meeting.

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 07:20pm

PM Shehbaz hails ‘extremely productive, gratifying’ talks with Indonesian president

Says agreement reached to send Pakistani doctors, dentists and medical professors and experts to Indonesia; holds meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 04:13pm

As militancy surges in KP, police ask for special allowance to ‘enhance morale’ of force

Summary says special allowance will amount to Rs4.2bn per month; attacks on police personnel increased by 56pc during current year.

Published 09 Dec, 2025 06:39pm

Not in favour of banning political parties, governor rule but PTI pushing authorities in that direction: Azma

Says PTI founder "becoming Altaf Hussain part two"; fears he may "suffer a similar fate."

Published 09 Dec, 2025 04:36pm

Fresh combat forces Thais, Cambodians to well-worn shelters

At least seven Cambodian civilians and three Thai soldiers killed so far; more than 125,000 people evacuated on Thai side.

Published 09 Dec, 2025 06:12pm

IHC declares plea questioning legitimacy of Justice Jahangiri’s law degree maintainable

Court directs Justice Jahangiri to submit his reply within 3 days; petition seeks a judicial determination on whether he lawfully holds office as a high court judge.

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 05:40pm

US to allow Nvidia H200 chip shipments to China, Trump says

The move settles a US debate on selling AI chips to China, despite Beijing's caution against using US technology.

Published 09 Dec, 2025 06:56pm

IMF sees Pakistan stepping back from default risk

Pakistan’s economic growth projected to inch up from 2.6 per cent in FY2024 to 3.2pc by FY2026.

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 05:29pm

7 injured as 6 trailer trucks collide on Multan-Sukkur Motorway due to fog: Rescue 1122

Section of motorway was closed from 6am to 11:30am as fog hampered visibility.

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 01:44pm

ECP announces schedule for LG polls in Islamabad

Issues directives for honest and fair elections, says action will be taken against violators of election laws.

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:28pm

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Further alleges that investigating officer coerced him into transferring over $300,000 into his personal account.

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Pakistan , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 07:56pm

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Transporters press ahead with wheel-jam strike in Islamabad, Rawalpindi tomorrow despite administration’s appeal

Strike called against new traffic ordinance, which has raised fines for heavy vehicles.

Pakistan , Published 07 Dec, 2025 10:58pm

Transporters press ahead with wheel-jam strike in Islamabad, Rawalpindi tomorrow despite administration’s appeal

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NCCIA senior official removed over ‘complaints’

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Pakistan , Updated 21 Sep, 2025 11:32am

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Punjab transporters call off wheel-jam strike after talks with provincial govt, ‘acceptance of demands’

Transports observed the strike in protest against a new traffic ordinance that significantly increased traffic fines.

Pakistan , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 06:18pm

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India’s ‘new normal’ doctrine destabilises nuclear South Asia: CISS

Think tank says the narrative attempts to justify unilateral strikes; terms Western belief in India as a counter to China flawed.

World , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 09:27am

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Police recover body of missing Abbottabad doctor

Warda Mushtaq had been missing since Thursday; KP governor vows to stand with doctors' community, orders probe.

Pakistan , Published 08 Dec, 2025 03:41pm

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Newspaper , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 07:23am

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PTI’s future assessed at Jati Umra huddle

PM Shehbaz, Punjab CM Maryam and Nawaz meet to discuss PTI's future and possible changes in province's administration.

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FO rejects Indian foreign minister’s ‘inflammatory, misleading’ remarks about Pakistan’s armed forces

“Such incendiary rhetoric only exemplifies the extent of India’s disregard for amity, peace and stability in our region,” FO says.

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Indonesian President Subianto arrives in Islamabad on 2-day maiden visit

During his stay, President Subianto will hold delegation-level talks with PM Shehbaz, meet President Asif Zardari and CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir .

Pakistan , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 06:55pm

Indonesian President Subianto arrives in Islamabad on 2-day maiden visit

Case registered under terror charges after participants of Sindh Culture Day rally clash with police in Karachi

Case registered against 12 named individuals arrested at the scene and “300-400” unidentified individuals.

, Published 08 Dec, 2025 10:46am

Case registered under terror charges after participants of Sindh Culture Day rally clash with police in Karachi

Pakistan to sell excess gas in international markets from January 1: petroleum minister

It was earlier reported that Pakistan was exploring ways to sell excess LNG cargoes amid a gas supply glut that could cost domestic producers millions in annual losses.

Pakistan , Updated 07 Dec, 2025 03:49pm

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Thailand launches air strikes at Cambodia as border tensions reignite

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World , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 12:01pm

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Govt plans large battery storage to ‘stabilise grid’

Move aims to manage renewable intermittency, reduce frequency fluctuations, power minister says.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 09:14am

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Rupee to break Rs280 barrier against dollar

Experts warn against devaluation, say past episodes failed to increase exports.

Newspaper , Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:03am

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Javelin star Arshad Nadeem rouses crowd, wins gold at National Games

Wins gold with third and final throw of 81.81m.

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THE fragile ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been tested yet again, this time with an exchange of fire...

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Ex-servicemen condemn organised campaign against military, CDF

Demand stern action against those involved in crimes against national security.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 08:07am

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Pakistan ready to work with all states in South Asia to boost trade, says Zardari

“Pakistan remains committed to a cooperative, inclusive and forward-looking regional order," he says.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 07:48am

Pakistan ready to work with all states in South Asia to boost trade, says Zardari

PTI stays defiant despite flak from all sides

Ahsan Iqbal terms Imran’s rhetoric "dangerous trend".

Newspaper , Updated 08 Dec, 2025 07:41am

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