4,700 beggars deported from Saudi Arabia, says Defence Minister Asif

Says “their ever-increasing population is tarnishing the country’s image abroad."

Updated 20 Apr, 2025 11:13am

Deadlocked

Politicians’ refusal to talk to each other and resolve issues has created space for a different type of rulership to take over.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 08:11am

Cartoon: 19 April, 2025

Published 19 Apr, 2025 03:20am

Unbeaten Pakistan wrap up Women’s World Cup qualifiers with 7-wicket win over Bangladesh

Batters led by Muneeba make short work of 179-run target to top the table; PCB chief says team ready for World Cup, will not go to India.

Updated 20 Apr, 2025 03:20pm

Ahmadi man lynched as TLP supporters storm worship place in Karachi’s Saddar: police

Police say deceased was "filming TLP workers near Hashu Centre when the mob started beating him"; SHRC directs police to conduct thorough, impartial investigation; TLP denies involvement.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 01:40am

Probe finds over 200 kanal land was illegally transferred to Bahria Town Lahore

NAB says the land was successfully restored and transferred back to the owner.

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 12:24pm

FM Dar says Afghan side told won’t allow each other’s soil to be used for terror

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to continue dialogue for resolving bilateral issues; FM Dar holds discussions with Afghan officials over security and trade.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 08:20pm

Paying the price

Pakistan is trapped in a relentless cycle of climate volatility.

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 08:23am

13 suspects detained in raids as police file FIR over Ahmadi man’s lynching in Karachi

UC chairman among 6 men identified for lynching.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 10:18pm

Canal politics

The consequences of the state taking decisions without regard for its people can be seen yet again in the form of widespread restlessness and anger.

Updated 20 Apr, 2025 08:33am

The freedom to fly solo

Women in Pakistan grow up surrounded by the critical and toxic perspectives of everyone around them.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 08:45am

‘I am here to save Indus River’: Bilawal again denounces canal project, threatens withdrawing govt support

PPP chairman reiterates that party will oppose the canal project, threatens to quit coalition.

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:58pm

Tariffs, turmoil & tech

The deeper damage may hit Pakistan’s fledgling AI and tech development ecosystem.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 08:30am

FO acknowledges ‘outstanding issues’ raised amid reports of Bangladesh seeking 1971 apology

"Both sides stated their respective positions on them in an environment of mutual understanding and respect," spokesperson says.

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:33pm

Only 23,620 pilgrims allowed to avail Private Haj Scheme this year: ministry

Pakistan granted Haj quota of 179,210, with over 90,000 performing pilgrimage through government scheme.

Updated 17 Apr, 2025 11:54pm

NDMA warns tourists as severe weather expected today in Punjab

Rs550m allocated for protection against floods, dam strengthening; 4 filtration plants to address Cholistan water shortage.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 08:00am

Trump vs Harvard

AMONGST the ‘enemies of the people’ in Trumpian America are elite universities seen as the bastions of liberal...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:39am

Govt condemns vandalism of international fast-food outlets, vows to deal with attackers strictly

Minister of state for interior says PM has taken notice of "around 20 such incidents" across country.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 07:18pm

Tremors felt in KP, Punjab yet again after quake hits Afghan-Tajik border

PMD says quake struck at 11:47am; no loss of life reported.

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 04:28pm

Humanoid robots stride into future with world’s first half-marathon in China

Some run autonomously while others are guided remotely by engineers as humans run on separate tracks.

Published 19 Apr, 2025 12:26pm