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Life & Style

Royal Rapchee OTT debuts in Dubai, bringing fresh talent and diverse entertainment

New platform offers movies, web series, and music with a focus on emerging artists

Published 20 Mar, 2025 09:27pm

Pakistan

Torkham border to reopen today after 25-day closure

Border could reopen within 48 to 72 hours, says Hafiz Shakir

Published 19 Mar, 2025 09:23am

Pakistan

Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms predicted across Pakistan

Islamabad braces for showers as various regions experience variable weather patterns

Published 19 Mar, 2025 09:09am

Business & Economy

Sugar prices soar to record Rs180/kg in Pakistan during Ramazan

Govt exports 741,000 metric tons of sugar

Published 15 Mar, 2025 02:29pm

World

Indian media spews venom against Bangladesh, alleges coup attempt by pro-Pakistan general

Bangladesh army dismisses coup rumours, calls Indian media reports baseless

Published 13 Mar, 2025 09:58pm

Sports

Special Olympics World Winter Games: Pakistan wins four medals, including gold

Athletes secure one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals

Published 13 Mar, 2025 08:17pm

Business & Economy

IMF, Pakistan negotiations for release of $1 billion tranche in final stage

IMF calls for increase in revenue, reduced expenses

Published 13 Mar, 2025 01:54pm

Business & Economy

Significant petrol price cuts expected in Pakistan from March 16

Potential cuts come as international oil prices have seen a notable decline

Published 11 Mar, 2025 12:22pm

Business & Economy

IMF approves government’s plan to reduce electricity rates: sources

Plan includes proposal to decrease base tariff by up to Rs2 per unit.

Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:54am

Pakistan

Pakistan warns world of banned TTP as ‘emerging umbrella’ for terrorism

‘We have evidence that the Kabul authorities are complicit in conduct of TTP’s terrorist cross-border attacks,’ says Akram

Published 11 Mar, 2025 10:24am

Sports

Bracewell leads depleted New Zealand in Pakistan T20 series

A host of top names are not available due to Indian Premier League commitments

Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:27am

Pakistan

Torkham border tensions: Afghan jirga reaches Kabul with a special message

25-member jirga holds talks with top officials in Kabul

Published 11 Mar, 2025 12:15am

Business & Economy

Rupee shows minor gains against dollar in intraday update

Focus shifts to upcoming economic indicators as rupee holds steady against dollar

Published 10 Mar, 2025 12:22pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, IMF begin policy-level negotiations for next $1 billion tranche

Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year

Published 10 Mar, 2025 08:55am

Pakistan

Five out of 10 Pakistanis released after arrest in Spain over terrorism charges

Group accused of inciting killings and targeting opponents

Updated 10 Mar, 2025 02:40pm

Business & Economy

China rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan

Government needs to repay over $22 billion in external debt in the fiscal year 2025

Published 09 Mar, 2025 12:49am

Life & Style

What US citizens should do if they decide to travel to Pakistan

US Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs urges citizens to reconsider travelling to country

Published 08 Mar, 2025 06:09pm

Life & Style

US State Department advises citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan amid concerns

‘Violent extremist groups continue to plot attacks in Pakistan,’ says agency

Published 08 Mar, 2025 05:39pm

Sports

Salman Ali Agha appointed Pakistan’s T20 team captain

PCB announces squad for New Zealand series

Updated 04 Mar, 2025 04:07pm

Pakistan

NUST, NUTECH, Comsats University to establish campuses in Karachi

Comsats University operates six campuses across Pakistan

Published 04 Mar, 2025 01:09pm

Life & Style

Pakistan’s old English manners spell youth Scrabble success

Scrabble is informal training programme for success in later life

Published 03 Mar, 2025 09:08am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz Sharif unveils Ramadan package 2025 to support millions

Sharif stresses upon the urgent need to eradicate terrorism

Published 01 Mar, 2025 12:51pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s democracy ranking drops six places in 2024, report

Country placed 124th globally, classified under authoritarian rule

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:58pm

Pakistan

President Zardari confers Nishan-e-Pakistan on Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Pakistan, UAE sign five accords of cooperation in railway, mining, and other sectors

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 07:06pm

Business & Economy

SBP grants licence to Wemsol for commercial operations

With the new addition, the total number of EMIs operating in Pakistan will rise to six

Published 25 Feb, 2025 03:45pm

World

Bangladesh and Pakistan begin direct trade

Two countries have seen a thaw in ties after the ouster of India-aligned premier Sheikh Hasina

Published 25 Feb, 2025 02:38pm

Business & Economy

IMF begins talks in Islamabad on Pakistan’s climate financing request

Fund team plans to engage primarily with several key ministries

Updated 24 Feb, 2025 10:18am

World

Trump administration in US releases $397m for Pakistan from aid freeze

Aid monitored Islamabad’s use of US-made F-16 fighter jets

Published 23 Feb, 2025 08:53am

Business & Economy

Over half of cigarettes sold in Pakistan are illegal, survey reveals

Massive tax evasion and unregulated sales threaten the economy and public health

Published 21 Feb, 2025 11:39pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan overtakes India as Indonesia’s top meat supplier

Indonesia plans to import 100,000 metric tonnes of meat from Pakistan

Published 21 Feb, 2025 09:01pm