MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London after ‘severe illness’

"Doctors have conducted various tests and are focusing their attention on his treatment," senior London-based MQM leader Mustafa Azizabadi says.

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 05:57pm

Armed men kidnap and kill nine passengers in Balochistan

Balochistan Liberation Front claims responsibility for the attack.

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 07:40am

UAE assures full visa facilitation support for Pakistanis

Pakistani, UAE ministers vow expanding cooperation in security, anti-smuggling efforts, and use of technologies to tackle security challenges.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 03:32pm

Brother of actor Humaira Asghar denies media reports on family refusing to claim body

Says mother could not contact her for 6 months; autopsy report confirms body was in “advanced stage of decomposition” and at least 8 months old.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 01:34pm

Bodies of slain passengers in Balochistan bus killing sent to Punjab hometowns: official

President, PM condemn killings, vow action against perpetrators "at all costs"; CM Bugti says killing of innocent civilians based on "Pakistani identity an unforgivable crime".

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 10:45pm

Pakistan, Russia sign agreement to revive Pakistan Steel Mills, reaffirm ‘long-standing industrial partnership’

Project aims to restart and expand steel production, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 01:20pm

PIA privatisation

While it does give the privatisation authorities a much-needed head-start, it will not be sustainable unless preceded by policy and regulatory reforms.

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 08:32am

Punjab govt to give Rs350bn for railway track upgrade

Minister Hanif Abbasi says Pakistan Railways earned record Rs93bn in FY25.

Updated 12 Jul, 2025 09:36am

Passengers kidnapped in Sardhaka, rescue operation underway: Balochistan govt

Spokesperson Shahid Rind says Fitna-al-Hindustan has carried out attacks in Quetta, Kalat, Mastung and Sardhaka.

Published 10 Jul, 2025 11:20pm

Fatigued Afghan taxi drivers take novel approach to staying cool

Taxi drivers in Kandahar are strapping AC units to the roofs of their cars with a hose passing through the cabin.

Published 10 Jul, 2025 07:26pm

Lahore Police arrest suspect in ‘horrific’ animal torture case

FIR lodged, animals recovered and moved to shelters; ASP Shehrbano Naqvi urges public to begin talking about animal cruelty.

Updated 12 Jul, 2025 04:53pm

Why did they flatten Gaza?

Social Darwinists and Bible Belt preachers propelled America into joining the Gaza genocide.

Updated 12 Jul, 2025 09:11am

Gruesome murders

Long-term security can only be achieved when there is equitable development across Balochistan.

Updated 12 Jul, 2025 09:53am

Pakistan book place in Hockey U-18 Asia Cup final with 4-3 victory over Malaysia

National team continues unbeaten run in the tournament with penalty shootout win.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 05:54pm

JUI-F chief Fazl advises ‘change’ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration

Says that "PTI is in the majority, then the change should be from within the majority of the PTI"; Kamran Murtaza says party has reservations with CM Gandapur.

Updated 12 Jul, 2025 10:05pm

Foreign Office slams Ajit Doval over ‘successful hits’ claims

Spokesperson calls Indian NSA's claims of hitting 9 targets on May 7 “replete with distortions and misrepresentations”.

Updated 12 Jul, 2025 08:04am

Defeat inflicted by Pakistan has been difficult for India to digest: Dar

Deputy PM meets Malaysian PM, FMs of various countries at Asean meet.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 06:54pm

Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement

Report reveals fuel switches almost simultaneously flipped to cutoff just after takeoff; experts say pilot won't be able to accidentally move switches.

Published 12 Jul, 2025 01:19pm

Judicial oversight

The country is heading towards a serious crisis with no bailout plan for the most vulnerable.

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 08:46am

Seizing the moment

The provinces bear the primary responsibility for improving access to family planning services, particularly for poorer families.

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 08:36am