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Court martial against Gen Faiz Hameed initiated based on concrete evidence: DG ISPR

DG Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says Balochistan attacks were carried out "on the directives of internal and external enemies and their enablers".

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 04:32pm

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Colombian president slams police purchase of Pegasus spyware.

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 04:04pm

Out-of-form Babar Azam drops out of ICC’s top 10 Test batsmen after nearly 5 years

Star batter has failed to cross the 50-run mark since December 2022 in the longest format.

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 01:34pm

FM Dar meets UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss bilateral relations: FO

Dar reaffirms the country’s desire to transform its ties with the United Kingdom “into an enhanced strategic partnership”.

Published 05 Sep, 2024 02:14pm

Sindh govt set to buy 138 double-cabin vehicles for assistant commissioners

CM Murad approves summary for purchase of four-by-fours; Finance dept asked to release around Rs2bn for procurement.

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:59am

Govt working on formula to cut power rates: petroleum minister

Musadik Malik says deal on Reko Diq at advanced stage and setting up of a $10bn refinery under consideration.

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:25am

Ugandan athlete Rebbeca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend

The Olympian sustained burns to 80pc of her body and according to a medic, all her organs failed.

Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:23pm

Karsaz accident suspect possesses valid British driving licence, court told

Defence says IO sent blood, urine samples to lab after a delay of two days; suspect’s bail pleas to be taken up tomorrow.

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 09:06am

Opposition seeks national debate on Balochistan

TTAP announces plans to hold multi-party conference on province's situation; resolves to press ahead with Sept 8 protest "come what may".

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 09:15am

European bank keen on financing upgrade of National Highway, commits £50m for KP hydropower project

EIB particularly keen on exploring opportunities to provide loans for initiatives, the statement says.

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 12:46pm

Pakistan’s Internet Surveillance: What You Need to Know

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Karachi police officer suspended for ‘improper and irresponsible behaviour’ after posting TikTok video

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Rumours swirl after Imran moves IHC against ‘possible military trial’

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Home turf humiliation: Pakistan whitewashed by Bangladesh, lose Rawalpindi Test by 6 wickets

Bangladesh record their first-ever series win over Pakistan; Tigers won the first game by 10 wickets.

Sport , Updated 03 Sep, 2024 03:15pm

Home turf humiliation: Pakistan whitewashed by Bangladesh, lose Rawalpindi Test by 6 wickets

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