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Tarar warns India's unilateral actions on IWT may have implications for water governance globally

Information minister urges international community to take note of the "wider precedent".

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 03:27pm

Pakistani special forces participate in joint training exercise Eternal Brotherhood-5

Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan participated in the exercise as well.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 12:26pm

3 terrorists killed in IBO in KP's Mir Ali: state media

Security forces thwart terrorist attempt to intercept a ration truck near the Mir Ali Bazaar, sources say.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 11:04am

Swedish rights prize honours Pakistani human rights lawyer Jalila Haider

The Right Livelihood Foundation recognises Haider for challenging "ethnic, state and patriarchal persecution".

Published 30 Sep, 2026 10:54am

KP CM defiant on PTI's Islamabad march as Centre keeps up governor's rule, emergency threat

Rana Sanaullah says "all options on the table", including governor's rule, emergency and dialogue; Afridi says protesters to reach Swabi in the first phase.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 11:38pm

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.49 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.73

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs387.54 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs402.24 per litre.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 10:46pm

Somali forces recover oil tanker carrying Pakistani crewmen over 5 months after hijacking by pirates

Reports of casualties after operation; details attributed to suggest that there have been five deaths and four people have been injured.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 10:24am

Karachi to get one-stop facilitation centre for CNIC, passport services; Naqvi seeks master plan in 10 days

21 new vehicles arrive at Karachi port from China for Islamabad's rescue, firefighting fleet.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 08:06pm

Karachi mayor says FWO, CBC working with Sindh govt on road and water projects in DHA

Murtaza Wahab says one intervention to ease commute for those travelling to Phase 7, 8; announces 10m-gallon water line for Lyari.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 07:26pm

DPM Dar hails 'whole of govt' approach as he reviews govt fuel subsidy scheme

Ishaq Dar also reviews progress on austerity and conservation measures.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 06:33pm

Afghan interim govt needs to move out of its 'militant mindset', says Tarar

Info minister terms such mindset root of all problems between Islamabad and Kabul; says Afghanistan lacks will to achieve peace.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 03:17pm

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in KP IBO, 2 eliminated in Balochistan's Chagai: security sources

Large quantities of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists, who belonged to Fitna al Khawarij, security sources say.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 03:06pm

Security forces kill 4 terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan IBO: state media

Large quantity of weapons and ammunition recovered from the terrorists, as well as Afghan currency, state media reports, citing sources.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 11:30pm

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.27 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs3.56

The new price of petrol is Rs389.03 per litre while HSD will cost Rs404.97 per litre.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:57pm

US delegation meets CDF Munir, acknowledges Pakistan's 'longstanding role, sacrifices' during Afghan war

Members of Afghanistan War Commission call on CDF at GHQ and appreciate Pakistan’s continued contribution to regional peace and stability, says ISPR.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 07:36pm

CM Afridi strikes defiant tone as federal ministers rail against KP govt's counter-terror fight

Tallal Chaudhry, Attaullah Tarar, Ikhtiar Wali assail KP govt's lack of CT efforts; Azam Tarar hints at governor's rule or emergency; Muqam meets Kundi, says Afridi's tenure will not continue.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:31pm

Heavy rain lashes twin cities as civic departments put on alert

Islamabad Traffic Police said its officers were ensuring smooth traffic flow and urged residents to adhere to traffic advisories.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:25pm

No govt financing, sovereign-guaranteed loans for new PIA aircraft: adviser to finmin

Khurram Schehzad says govt only "opening doors, facilitating access to international financing" for private entities.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 07:55pm

Info ministry rejects Afghan Taliban's 'frivolous' claims linking Pakistan to reported Nuristan violence

Calls on Afghan Taliban to take verifiable action against terrorists "instead of externalising responsibility for its internal security challenges"; FO says demarche issued to Afghan side over air space violation by drones on Sept 23.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 11:36pm

More than 70 terrorists killed across Balochistan in past 4 days: ISPR

ISPR says 56 killed in Shaban operation; 11 eliminated in Noshki IBO; 6 neutralised in Mand; president commends forces.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 06:56pm