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Tarar sees no ‘major roadblocks or impediments’ to 27th Constitutional Amendment

Says ideas were shared in a positive environment and some were agreed upon.

Published 07 Nov, 2025 12:02am

No new notification needed for COAS’ 5-year term, says state minister

Barrister Malik says any comment about Pakistan possibly becoming a part of ISF would be "premature".

Published 06 Nov, 2025 11:31pm

Govt ‘strongly rejects’ Afghan claims of Pakistan initiating firing on border

Afghan Taliban spokesperson blames Pakistan for causing cross-border incident amid negotiations between Islamabad and Kabul.

Published 06 Nov, 2025 09:57pm

KP CM Afridi unable to meet Imran, IHC chief justice

PTI protests outside IHC over repeated denials of KP CM's meeting with Imran.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 08:47pm

CM Murad stresses need for digitisation as Sindh launches system to monitor student attendance

Says SAMRS has been rolled out in 600 schools as of now.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 02:21pm

British army chief meets COAS Munir; both discuss enhancing bilateral defence cooperation

Separately, CJCSC meets Brunei's sultan and officials, vows to strengthen defence cooperation.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 06:16pm

Third round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in presence of mediators begins in Istanbul

Pakistan's delegation to be led by ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik while Afghan Taliban’s delegation includes General Directorate of Intelligence chief Abdul Haq Waseq.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 03:38pm

Trump continues to comment on Pakistan-India May conflict, now says ‘8 planes shot down essentially’

"Eight planes, seven planes were shot down — an eighth was really badly wounded," US president says.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 12:28pm

PTI’s Gohar terms 27th Amendment ‘attack on the House’

Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says 18th Amendment "not being rolled back"; KP chief minister submits resolution in the House to arrange meeting with Imran Khan.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 09:23pm

In pictures: Sikh devotees celebrate Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary in Nankana Sahib

More than 2,100 pilgrims have been granted visas to attend a 10-day festival.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 06:57pm

MQM-P demands inclusion of local govts’ autonomy in 27th Amendment as promised earlier

Farooq Sattar laments matter not included in 26th Amendment despite agreement with PML-N.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 06:15pm

Finance minister terms population, climate change as ‘existential issues’ Pakistan faces

Says wheat, sugar should be deregulated but notes element of “strategic reserve” for wheat amid floods this year.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 03:53pm

Sharjeel defends e-challan system as ‘bitter’ but necessary; JI challenges initiative in SHC

JI's petition says measures like blocking of CNICs and suspension of driving licenses amount to "punishment without due process of law."

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 04:05pm

Sheikh Rashid barred from travelling for Umrah despite LHC order

Vows to file for contempt of court against airport officials.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 03:13pm

Brown bear Rano’s years of captivity at Karachi Zoo come to an end

Female brown bear flown to Islamabad early on Wednesday; move to IWMB rehabilitation facility.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 05:16pm

Fawad claims efforts for release of political prisoners, including Imran, to bear fruit soon

Says efforts for political stability and to secure the release of political prisoners have resulted in "significant initial successes".

Published 05 Nov, 2025 11:51am

27th Constitutional Amendment to be tabled in Parliament soon, Dar says

Says the government will be the one to bring it and consult partners and all stakeholders; says Afghan FM called him six times yesterday.

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 11:48pm

TLP leadership cadre from central Punjab, Lahore severs ties with banned party

Lawyer Usman Mangat says TLP “always thought themselves above the Constitution, the law and the state”, adding that this attitude cannot be tolerated.

Published 04 Nov, 2025 06:35pm

Weaponisation of IWT cannot and will not succeed: President Zardari

Reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to social justice, inclusive development and global solidarity; meets Iraqi and Tajik presidents and UN chief in Doha.

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 06:00pm

Dar hails ‘historic milestone’ as Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line launched

Says MoU signed to provide skills training to 100,000 developers and Google Careers certificates to as many.

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 02:51pm