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Afghan forces open fire across border to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into Pakistan: DG ISPR

Lt Gen Chaudhry says 67,023 IBOs have been conducted across the country since Jan 2025.

Updated 29 Nov, 2025 03:28pm

No passenger with genuine documents should be barred from travelling, says Naqvi after visiting Islamabad airport

Interior minister says those attempting to travel on fake or unverified documents will not be allowed to do so under any circumstances.

Updated 29 Nov, 2025 01:17pm

SC affirms state’s duty to protect right to life, prevent custodial violence

"Protection of law and to be treated in accordance with the law is the inalienable right of every citizen,” stresses Justice Mandokhail in a seven-page judgment.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 04:38pm

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia in ‘very critical’ condition

She was admitted to a hospital on November 23 with symptoms of a lung infection and is currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 04:55pm

Global airlines race to fix A320 jets after Airbus recall

Recall by European planemaker temporarily grounds aircraft in Asia and Europe; October incident triggered recall, sources say.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 04:42pm

Egypt’s foreign minister due in Pakistan today on 2-day visit

FO says Egyptian minister to hold meeting, delegation-level talks with Dar; two sides to review bilateral ties, regional and international developments including Gaza.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 11:02am

Separate blasts target police checkpoint, CTD vehicle in Quetta; no loss of life reported

Unknown motorcyclists hurled a grenade at a checkpost on Qambrani Road; CTD vehicle headed to scene escapes IED blast.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 12:10pm

Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as cyclone toll hits 123

The extreme weather system has destroyed nearly 15,000 homes; PM Shehbaz says Pakistan ready to extend support.

Updated 29 Nov, 2025 03:07pm

Trump moves to void Biden-era orders signed using autopen

The autopen, which was patented in the US in 1803, is a robotic device that replicates signatures of a person using real ink.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 10:07am

With an eye on T20 World Cup, Pakistan look to bag tri-series title

Pakistan looking to continue with their good show, soured by a six-run loss to Sri Lanka on Thursday night.

Updated 29 Nov, 2025 12:26pm

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Suspect was identified by the Department of Homeland Security as an Afghan national.

World , Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:35pm

FBI director says suspect in US National Guard shooting worked with partner forces in Afghanistan

UAE not issuing visas to Pakistanis, interior ministry official tells Senate body

Says Saudi Arabia, UAE “stopped short of imposing ban on Pakistani passports”; finance ministry outlines visa facilitation reforms shared by UAE envoy, according to which nearly 500 visas are processed at new centre.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Nov, 2025 08:47pm

UAE not issuing visas to Pakistanis, interior ministry official tells Senate body

Indian delegation pulls out of Oxford Union debate in ‘collective retreat’, Pakistan’s UK mission says

Sources familiar with matter say last-minute shift “very bizarre”.

World , Updated 28 Nov, 2025 07:46am

Indian delegation pulls out of Oxford Union debate in ‘collective retreat’, Pakistan’s UK mission says

Amid reports of arbitrary offloading of passengers, FIA official says only those without valid documents being barred from travelling abroad

FIA Lahore chief assures public that immigration staff will facilitate all those who travelling abroad for legitimate reasons with valid documents.

Pakistan , Published 27 Nov, 2025 12:26pm

Amid reports of arbitrary offloading of passengers, FIA official says only those without valid documents being barred from travelling abroad

Rising UAE visa rejections leave Pakistani travellers in limbo

Travel agents say first-time and single-entry visa applications for Dubai now face rejection rates of 70 to 80 per cent, while applicants with family ties in the UAE have a better chance of approval.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Nov, 2025 12:23am

Rising UAE visa rejections leave Pakistani travellers in limbo

Trump says US will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘all third world countries’

"This is necessary because unchecked migration has weakened American society and strained its resources," he says.

, Published 28 Nov, 2025 11:37am

Trump says US will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘all third world countries’

Gen Mirza bows out as last CJCSC; chief of defence forces yet to be notified

Gen Mirza has retired as the 18th and final occupant of the CJCSC office; COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume role of first chief of defence forces.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Nov, 2025 07:19am

Gen Mirza bows out as last CJCSC; chief of defence forces yet to be notified

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Bahria Town Lahore residents left stumbling in the dark as power supply cut over non-payment of Rs682m in dues

“We will not restore the power supply till the bills have been paid,” says Lesco official.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Nov, 2025 03:00pm

Bahria Town Lahore residents left stumbling in the dark as power supply cut over non-payment of Rs682m in dues

FO says use of drones in attack on Chinese workers in Tajikistan underlines ‘gravity of threat emanating from Afghanistan’

According to Tajik authorities, three Chinese workers in Tajikistan were killed in an attack launched from Afghanistan near the border.

Pakistan , Published 28 Nov, 2025 07:45am

FO says use of drones in attack on Chinese workers in Tajikistan underlines ‘gravity of threat emanating from Afghanistan’

Amid exit speculations, 3 IHC judges ‘pack up’ chambers

Insiders say Justices Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Babar Sattar and Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan have moved out their personal belongings.

Newspaper , Updated 28 Nov, 2025 08:17am

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Putin to discuss ‘privileged partnership’ with Modi on India visit next week

Russian president last visited India in December 2021, a few months before the country went to war against Ukraine.

World , Published 28 Nov, 2025 06:37pm

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Aleema files contempt plea against Adiala jail superintendent after repeatedly being denied meeting with Imran

KP CM says went to court to meet IHC CJ but was told he "did not want to meet us"; Attaullah Tarar lambasts PTI for focusing on "one illegal demand".

Pakistan , Updated 28 Nov, 2025 04:50pm

Aleema files contempt plea against Adiala jail superintendent after repeatedly being denied meeting with Imran

Sanaullah voices support for meetings between Imran and relatives, subject to conditions

State minister says meetings not subject to whims or wishes; PM's aide suggests meeting between Imran's family and jail officials to "settle matters".

Pakistan , Updated 29 Nov, 2025 12:01am

Sanaullah voices support for meetings between Imran and relatives, subject to conditions

Special ceremony held in honour of country’s last CJCSC at Joint Staff Headquarters

Gen Mirza pays tribute to sacrifices of armed forces, highlights importance of defence for national security in farewell address.

Pakistan , Updated 27 Nov, 2025 02:28pm

Special ceremony held in honour of country’s last CJCSC at Joint Staff Headquarters

Forgotten women

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Newspaper , Published 28 Nov, 2025 07:03am

Govt, PTI leaders dismiss reports of Imran’s ill health, transfer to high-security prison facility

PM's aide shoots down reports of transfer from Adiala jail; Kasim Khan demands "proof of life".

, Updated 28 Nov, 2025 07:47am

Govt, PTI leaders dismiss reports of Imran’s ill health, transfer to high-security prison facility

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Ceasefire with Kabul not ‘traditional’, contingent upon terrorist activity from Afghanistan: FO

"We remain fully alert and our military preparedness remains robust," FO spokesperson says in response to threat of Afghan retaliation.

World , Updated 28 Nov, 2025 09:21pm

Ceasefire with Kabul not ‘traditional’, contingent upon terrorist activity from Afghanistan: FO

Federal Constitutional Court moved against law that created it

First time FCC has been approached to strike down the law; fresh petition argues that 27th Amendment was allegedly passed by a “puppet regime”.

Newspaper , Updated 28 Nov, 2025 07:39am

Federal Constitutional Court moved against law that created it

Nawaz calls for accountability for ‘those who brought Imran’ to power, terms them bigger ‘criminals’

Former premier says Pakistan cannot make decisions independently due to its reliance on the IMF.

Pakistan , Updated 26 Nov, 2025 08:38pm

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