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BoP chairman says around 6pc of Pakistan’s GDP affected every year by climate crisis

Moot under DawnMedia’s ‘Breathe Pakistan’ initiative sheds light on actionable solutions and collective action for cleaner air in Pakistan.

Updated 11 Oct, 2025 01:43pm

2 terrorists killed, 2 injured in KP’s Hasan Khel: police

Three terrorists have been intercepted during the ongoing operation, police say.

Published 11 Oct, 2025 01:28pm

Aurangzeb heads to US to participate in IMF, WB meetings

A day earlier, the finance minister had expressed optimism that a staff-level agreement with the IMF would be finalised during his visit to Washington.

Published 11 Oct, 2025 12:33pm

Attack on police training centre in KP’s DI Khan claims lives of 7 cops

Five terrorists eliminated in five-hour long exchange of fire, DI Khan police say.

Published 11 Oct, 2025 11:45am

US announces deal for Qatar air force facility in Idaho

“The location will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots to enhance our combined training," says US defence secretary.

Updated 11 Oct, 2025 12:24pm

Philippines begins clean-up after powerful twin quakes

Philippine authorities say at least eight people were killed, while no one was reported missing.

Published 11 Oct, 2025 12:53pm

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Over 150 bodies arrive at Gaza hospitals as rescue crews search rubble: report

Israeli military shoots Palestinian man during West Bank raid.

Updated 11 Oct, 2025 11:10am

Nobel institute to probe possible leaks over peace prize

In the past, unexpected names of Nobel nominees have emerged in Norwegian media, fuelling speculation about possible leaks.

Published 11 Oct, 2025 01:02pm

Counter-terror measures legitimate self-defence against militants operating from Afghan soil: FO

Stresses continued dialogue, cooperation with Kabul to address cross-border terrorism, says Afghanistan’s sovereignty is respected.

Published 11 Oct, 2025 07:27am

Shooter killed after Ahmadis’ worship place attacked in Chiniot

Community spokesperson Aamir Mahmood demands effective measures to ensure safety of Ahmadi community members.

Updated 11 Oct, 2025 07:45am

Islamabad on Lockdown: Roads Blocked, Internet Cut Ahead of TLP Protest

Gaza Roundup: Ceasefire Begins, But Bombs Still Fall

US National Guard: Why US Troops Keep Getting Deployed At Home

What’s Really Poisoning the Air in Delhi, Lahore, and Dhaka?

Gaza Ceasefire: World Reacts To Israel and Hamas Signing First Phase of Trump’s Gaza Plan

Evidence for air pollution visible in grey skies above Pakistan’s major cities

Editorial: Civil, military leadership must formulate policy to prevent major flare-up with Afghanistan

Air pollution is an administrative failure. Can Pakistan see through the haze?

Jama Taqseem star Amna Malik speaks her heart out on marriage, family and dealing with miscarriages

Next polls in Gilgit-Baltistan rare opportunity to reset governance in region

Pakistan’s Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab are contending for 2026 Grammy nominations

Differences between Punjab’s northern, southern districts outcome of deliberate negligence spread over decades

When — and if — Gandapur’s resignation is accepted, what will it take for Sohail Afridi to get elected as the KP CM?

The Karachi zoo is proof that man is the cruelest animal

Weight of trauma: Mental health in humanitarian emergencies

Editorial: Pakistan cannot afford to lose so many security personnel in terrorist attacks

Pakistani diplomacy’s moment in the sun?

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Islamabad on Lockdown: Roads Blocked, Internet Cut Ahead of TLP Protest

Gaza Roundup: Ceasefire Begins, But Bombs Still Fall

US National Guard: Why US Troops Keep Getting Deployed At Home

What’s Really Poisoning the Air in Delhi, Lahore, and Dhaka?

Gaza Ceasefire: World Reacts To Israel and Hamas Signing First Phase of Trump’s Gaza Plan

‘Send Now, Pay Later’: LemFi introduces AI-led credit remittance for UK immigrants

LemFi uses AI within its credit service to enable ‘send now, pay later’ remittance, helping people support their families when they need it most

‘United for relief’: Rizq and Coca-Cola reach Pakistan’s flood-affected families

The joint drive has delivered over half a million meals, safe drinking water and essential supplies to flood-hit families.

‘Dil Hai Toh Zindagi Hai’: Tabba Heart Institute’s role in keeping hearts healthy

Their World Heart Day initiative calls on every household in Pakistan to make heart health a family priority through awareness, screening and simple lifestyle changes.

Clashes break out in Lahore after raid on TLP HQ goes awry

Police launch crackdown on headquarters of TLP in a bid to arrest its chief, Saad Rizvi.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 08:57am

Clashes break out in Lahore after raid on TLP HQ goes awry

Explosion heard in Kabul; no reports of damages yet, says Zabeehullah Mujahid

Land Cruiser vehicle reportedly struck in the area of Abdul Haq Square in Kabul, say sources.

World , Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:12am

Explosion heard in Kabul; no reports of damages yet, says Zabeehullah Mujahid

Who is Sohail Afridi, Imran’s choice to lead KP?

Incoming chief minister has held two positions in provincial cabinet; PTI members welcome decision, expect him to advance Imran Khan's cause.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 06:55pm

Who is Sohail Afridi, Imran’s choice to lead KP?

Efforts to keep TLP contained keep Lahore on edge

Containers placed at key points to prevent march on Islamabad; over a dozen cops injured in clashes; outfit claims casualties.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:27am

Efforts to keep TLP contained keep Lahore on edge

UK signs $468m deal to supply India with missiles

British government says the deal paves way for broader complex weapons partnership between UK and India.

World , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 05:07pm

UK signs $468m deal to supply India with missiles

Pakistan Army officer martyred, 7 terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR

30-year-old Major Sibtain Haider, who was leading his troops from the front, embraced martyrdom during intense exchange of fire, says ISPR.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 12:20pm

Pakistan Army officer martyred, 7 terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR

Political upheaval

A major decision has been taken rather abruptly, and few really seem to know why.

Newspaper , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 09:05am

Hamas and Israel sign ceasefire and hostage deal

Deal includes the release of captives and prisoners as well as a surge of aid into Gaza; Trump says disarmament will be part of the second phase of a Gaza deal.

World , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 10:30pm

Hamas and Israel sign ceasefire and hostage deal

TLP protesters reach Shahdara bridge in Lahore; halt march overnight

Edhi spokesperson says several policemen injured; TLP spokesperson also reports casualties including one death.

, Updated 11 Oct, 2025 12:06am

TLP protesters reach Shahdara bridge in Lahore; halt march overnight

PTI names Sohail Afridi for KP CM; Gandapur resigns on Imran’s directive

"I may not be able to claim with certainty that I did well on all those challenges but one thing that I can say with utmost certainty is that I served with absolute sincerity to the people of KP," Gandapur says.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 12:07am

PTI names Sohail Afridi for KP CM; Gandapur resigns on Imran’s directive

UK court rules against YouTuber Adil Raja in defamation case by retired army officer

Ordered to pay £50,000 in damages and approximately £300,000 in legal costs.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 04:59pm

UK court rules against YouTuber Adil Raja in defamation case by retired army officer

Rare Aleema-Bushra alignment led to Gandapur’s exit

Sohail Afridi is said to be Bushra Bibi’s pick to run Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Newspaper , Published 09 Oct, 2025 07:17am

Rare Aleema-Bushra alignment led to Gandapur’s exit

TLP did not seek permission for Islamabad protest: Talal Chaudhry

Security measures tightened in Rawalpindi following raid on TLP Lahore headquarters.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 09:44pm

TLP did not seek permission for Islamabad protest: Talal Chaudhry

Terror surge

AS Pakistan’s battle against militancy persists, a heavy toll is being extracted as the country continues to lose ...

Newspaper , Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:02am

Plan to flush half of Tarbela dam blocked

With water levels at 10-year high, Indus authority refuses to waste supply amid Wapda’s unresolved tunnel deadlines.

Newspaper , Updated 08 Oct, 2025 07:19am

Plan to flush half of Tarbela dam blocked

Pakistan, seen from Europe

Something important has changed and Pakistan’s stock in the eyes of the European capitals has risen.

Newspaper , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 09:13am

Google announces free one-year AI Pro Plan for Pakistani students

Offer allows eligible Pakistani students to access Google's most capable AI features, including Gemini 2.5 Pro model, NotebookLM.

Tech , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 03:00pm

Google announces free one-year AI Pro Plan for Pakistani students

Ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan slams Muslim nations for failure to act during Gaza genocide

Hails European nations for constant pressure on Israel and dedication to the Palestinian cause.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Oct, 2025 10:09pm

Ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan slams Muslim nations for failure to act during Gaza genocide

FDI challenges

MNC exits have cast a shadow over the investment landscape.

Newspaper , Published 09 Oct, 2025 07:41am

Toyota assembler eyes import of used vehicles

Indus Motor Company approaches Engineering Development Board for procedural clarity.

Newspaper , Published 09 Oct, 2025 07:59am

Toyota assembler eyes import of used vehicles

Here’s what you should know about the new Gaza deal

Hamas to release 20 living captives; Israel to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

World , Published 09 Oct, 2025 11:12am

Here’s what you should know about the new Gaza deal

Caracal sightings offer hope as Pakistan’s rare wild cat nears local extinction

Habitat loss, human intrusion and retaliatory killings have led the rare caracal cat to critically endangered status.

Pakistan , Published 09 Oct, 2025 08:36pm

Caracal sightings offer hope as Pakistan’s rare wild cat nears local extinction

30 terrorists involved in Orakzai attack on security personnel killed: ISPR

Eleven security personnel, including two officers, were martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Orakzai earlier this week.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:07pm

30 terrorists involved in Orakzai attack on security personnel killed: ISPR

Mooney ton rescues Australia in stunning World Cup win over Pakistan

Together, Beth Mooney and King added crucial lower-order runs that pulled Australia from the brink and gave their total some substance.

Sport , Updated 08 Oct, 2025 10:44pm

Mooney ton rescues Australia in stunning World Cup win over Pakistan

Gandapur’s resignation ‘lost in red tape’

CM Sectt insists it was delivered; Gandapur denies being offered his job back.

Newspaper , Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:12am

Gandapur’s resignation ‘lost in red tape’

OPINION

GB’s pre-poll report card

The upcoming polls in Gilgit-Baltistan are a rare opportunity to reset governance in the area.

Afzal Ali Shigri

Colonial summit

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Tale of Alipur destruction

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Beyond curriculum

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Afghan policy

Kabul must be told that the current situation — where terrorists seek refuge on Afghan soil but the Taliban government remains in denial — is not tenable.

Clearing the air

UN EXPERTS warn that “the air that keeps us alive is making us sick”. Nowhere is this more evident than in...

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Auto sector kicks off FY26 on strong note as sales surge 53pc in first quarter

SNGPL allows private firm to sell gas to its consumers

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Australia coach not ruling Cummins out of Ashes opener yet

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WORLD

US announces deal for Qatar air force facility in Idaho

Nobel institute to probe possible leaks over peace prize

Philippines begins clean-up after powerful twin quakes

Over 150 bodies arrive at Gaza hospitals as rescue crews search rubble: report

Job cuts begin in US amid shutdown

UN rapporteur says Israeli attack that killed journalist was war crime

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Pakistan’s Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab are contending for 2026 Grammy nominations

Shafi has submitted her album Khilnay Ko in three categories, while Aftab has submitted a remix of 'Raat Ki Rani'.

Images Staff Published 11 Oct, 2025 11:37am

Human Rights Watch refuses to accept donations from Aziz Ansari, other comedians part of Saudi festival

The nonprofit issued a statement after Ansari said he would donate a portion of the fee he received at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to it.

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How Gaza exposed the myth of ‘objective’ journalism in the face of genocide

Journalists are not juries or judges, but Gaza challenged our profession: every Israeli action made us question when we are meant to pick a side and when merely reporting is no longer enough.

Zahrah Mazhar Updated 07 Oct, 2025 04:20pm

Genocide 101: Starving Gaza

What began as a policy almost two decades ago has only intensified over the last two years as Israel uses hunger as a "method of war" to starve two million Gazans.

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European Commission reviews child safety on Snapchat, YouTube, app stores

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