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Pakistan becomes co-signatory to China’s global mediation body

Organisation founded today with Pakistan, Indonesia, Cambodia and Serbia among countries attending g ceremony.

Updated 30 May, 2025 05:11pm

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At least 28 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since dawn: report

Hamas receives Israeli response to US Gaza proposal and is reviewing it.

Updated 30 May, 2025 06:24pm

May 9 riots: ATC sentences MNA Abdul Latif, 4 PTI to 27 years in prison

Judge tells accused twenty witnesses, including magistrates, recorded their testimonies against them.

Published 30 May, 2025 05:43pm

Pakistan, India close to completing border troop reduction: CJCSC Gen Mirza

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says "navy will lead New Delhi’s response to any future Pakistani aggression".

Updated 30 May, 2025 05:36pm

Two children found dead after going missing in Punjab’s Hafizabad: police report

Bodies found in a metal box inside a house with marks of violence; initial medical reports confirm sexual abuse.

Published 30 May, 2025 06:10pm

Crypto Council to meet on June 2 for digital currency regulations

Meeting to focus on establishing regulatory body to oversee digital finance and crypto ecosystem, finance ministry says.

Published 30 May, 2025 05:40pm

UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash

Accused faces seven charges including dangerous driving and grievous bodily harm.

Published 30 May, 2025 06:04pm

CERP, Princeton researchers initiate project to develop long-term energy transition

"I believe we need to formalise this relationship with CERP to help us plan better and gain valuable insights from their experts,” says federal minister for energy.

Published 30 May, 2025 06:17pm

Pakistan won’t allow India to cross IWT red line, PM Shehbaz tells int’l glaciers conference

"Millions of lives must not be held hostage to narrow political gains," premier says.

Updated 30 May, 2025 05:24pm

President Zardari signs bill to curb child marriage into law

PPP's Rehman hails the approval as a victory for the protection of the rights of women and children.

Updated 30 May, 2025 12:30pm

Pakistan Roundup: PM Shehbaz’s 4-Nation Tour

Gaza-Israel Conflict: Global Criticism and Mounting Humanitarian Concerns

Why Pakistan’s $38 Billion Remittances Aren’t Enough

US Roundup: Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs

Why Pakistan’s Tech Startups Can’t Scale

Russia-Ukraine Roundup: Putin Demands NATO Ban & Sanctions Relief

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Gaza-Israel Conflict: Global Criticism and Mounting Humanitarian Concerns

Why Pakistan’s $38 Billion Remittances Aren’t Enough

US Roundup: Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs

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Russia-Ukraine Roundup: Putin Demands NATO Ban & Sanctions Relief

Dulux launches the first-ever Paint Warranty Programme in Pakistan

With the Programme, Dulux promises colour, quality and protection that lasts.

GNEXT: Elevating the Apple after-sales experience in Pakistan

The service centres aim to deliver certified repairs, genuine parts and after-sales .

Driving Pakistan’s export future: LMC initiates export to Africa

Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) has started exporting locally made Kia cars to Africa, marking a big step for Pakistan’s auto industry.

The night-bitten dawn of the Fata merger

Pakistan unveils first govt-led Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Bilal Bin Saqib addresses Bitcoin Vegas 2025 with US Vice President JD Vance, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr in attendance.

Pakistan , Updated 29 May, 2025 01:36pm

Pakistan unveils first govt-led Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Elon Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump

Thanks Donald Trump for the "opportunity to reduce wasteful spending".

World , Published 29 May, 2025 08:51am

Elon Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump

Pakistan’s solar journey is feeling the heat from cost shifting

A proposed shift to lower compensation for solar exports may slow adoption, but energy storage and a smarter grid offer a way forward.

Pakistan , Published 28 May, 2025 09:30pm

Pakistan’s solar journey is feeling the heat from cost shifting

Kuwait lifts 19-year visa ban on Pakistanis

Government move "major diplomatic achievement".

Pakistan , Updated 29 May, 2025 09:46am

Kuwait lifts 19-year visa ban on Pakistanis

Going cashless

Govt needs to create an ecosystem for digital transactions before we can actually hope to become a cashless economy.

Newspaper , Updated 29 May, 2025 09:13am

Four soldiers martyred, 12 terrorists killed in operations across KP and Balochistan: ISPR

Seven terrorists killed in KP; five terrorists killed in Balochistan.

Pakistan , Updated 29 May, 2025 11:24pm

Four soldiers martyred, 12 terrorists killed in operations across KP and Balochistan: ISPR

Imran asks masses to prepare for nationwide protest

Omar Ayub alleges Nawaz was initially unwilling to conduct nuclear tests; PTI stresses need for political unity.

Pakistan , Updated 29 May, 2025 10:27am

Imran asks masses to prepare for nationwide protest

Four-day war

To implement its philosophy the RSS believes in kinetic action.

Newspaper , Published 29 May, 2025 07:34am

Fictitious assets

The resources the government will put at risk if it ventures into the world of crypto are public resources.

Newspaper , Updated 29 May, 2025 01:46pm

NAB to auction six Bahria Town properties in Rawalpindi, Islamabad on June 12

Properties being auctioned to recover defaulted amount of plea bargain, watchdog says.

Pakistan , Published 27 May, 2025 07:37pm

NAB to auction six Bahria Town properties in Rawalpindi, Islamabad on June 12

Clerics warn president against g child marriage bill

Controversy deepens as Sharmila Farooqi cites Shariat court’s ruling; Sherry urges CII to reconsider its opinion.

Pakistan , Updated 29 May, 2025 10:31am

Clerics warn president against g child marriage bill

US, India share desire to maintain regional stability and peace

Emphasise importance of enhanced cooperation on migration and counternarcotics.

World , Published 29 May, 2025 04:26pm

US, India share desire to maintain regional stability and peace

Bread & bullets

AS if the anti-Pakistan venom being spewed by hyper-nationalist sections of the Indian media was not enough, sadly,...

Newspaper , Published 29 May, 2025 07:31am

PM Shehbaz reiterates willingness to talk on Kashmir, terrorism if India ‘wants in all sincerity’

Premier attends trilateral summit with Turkish, Azeri presidents; Turkiye ready to "contribute" to India-Pakistan peace.

World , Updated 28 May, 2025 06:59pm

PM Shehbaz reiterates willingness to talk on Kashmir, terrorism if India ‘wants in all sincerity’

Caught on tape: In Punjab, even before you get your day in court, these cops will make sure you go viral

Inside police stations in Punjab, videos of suspects accused are recorded with their faces visible and unofficially ed to social media; lawyer, ex-police officer say revealing identity of suspects is illegal, violates dignity.

Pakistan , Published 29 May, 2025 10:18am

Over 180m s’ s, credentials stolen in massive data breach, says national cyber security body

National Cyber Emergency Response Team urges s to change s and enable multi-factor authentication.

Pakistan , Published 26 May, 2025 10:38pm

Over 180m s’ s, credentials stolen in massive data breach, says national cyber security body

A tale of two tracks

Sloth and inertia have made the civil services unresponsive and inefficient.

Newspaper , Published 29 May, 2025 08:16am

Pakistan, Iran to keep border open 24/7 for pilgrims

Understanding reached during a meeting between the Interior Minister and his Iranian counterpart.

Pakistan , Updated 29 May, 2025 09:27am

Pakistan, Iran to keep border open 24/7 for pilgrims

India approves stealth fighter programme amid tensions with Pakistan

Will partner with domestic firm for project after Indian air chief criticised Hindustan Aeronautics for slow deliveries of Tejas.

World , Updated 27 May, 2025 03:03pm

India approves stealth fighter programme amid tensions with Pakistan

PM Shehbaz touches down in Tajikistan to cap off four-nation tour

Prime minister to hold bilateral meetings with Tajik leadership, attend international conference on glaciers.

Pakistan , Published 29 May, 2025 05:46pm

PM Shehbaz touches down in Tajikistan to cap off four-nation tour

Patriarchal views

THE CII’s commitment to stalling pro-women legislation with conservative interpretations of religion and tradition...

Newspaper , Published 29 May, 2025 07:31am

Foreign students seek to quit Harvard amid Trump crackdown

The crackdown has prompted “profound fear, concern, and confusion” among students and staff at the elite university.

World , Published 29 May, 2025 02:55pm

Foreign students seek to quit Harvard amid Trump crackdown

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Newspaper , Published 29 May, 2025 05:02am

Consumers to bear burden as K-Electric allowed to build recovery losses into tariff

Nepra sets utility’s base rate at Rs40 per unit, 40pc higher than national average tariff.

Business , Updated 28 May, 2025 09:22am

Consumers to bear burden as K-Electric allowed to build recovery losses into tariff

Justice Mandokhail notes Justices Isa, Afridi acknowledged PTI’s right to reserved seats

Justice Hilali says right to vote not fundamental but rather created by the statute.

, Updated 29 May, 2025 10:19pm

Justice Mandokhail notes Justices Isa, Afridi acknowledged PTI’s right to reserved seats

OPINION

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EDITORIAL

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Politicians from both sides need to realise that at stake is the nation’s shared vision of a democratic future for this hapless country.

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WORLD

At least 28 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since dawn: report

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US treasury secretary says trade talks with China ‘stalled’

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Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges

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‘Monumental moment’ — Social media celebrates bill restricting child marriages in Islamabad

Actor Saba Qamar, one of the many to comment on the news, called the move a 'beautiful victory'.

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Please don’t vape around Hina Khwaja Bayat

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Among the Quaid’s men — Mahmud Husain and the Pakistan that could have been

His brother became India’s first Muslim president. Mahmud Husain chose Pakistan. The rest, as they say, is history.

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