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Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal:

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert about $2 billion of Saudi loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal, two Pakistani sources...

High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem received renowned Pakistani artist Mr. Khalil Najmi...

Ottawa: January 07, 2026 PRESS RELEASE Mr. Khalil Najmi is internationally recognized for his distinctive medallion portrait art. He shared insights on his artistic journey and...

KP CM calls for ‘policy shift’, urges consultation with province on...

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday sought a “policy shift” and urged the inclusion of the provincial government in counter-terror policy-making. Federal...

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana 2...

Six Canadian members of parliament, along with a delegation of 24 other people, have been denied entry by Israel to the occupied West Bank...

Pakistan’s Foreign loan inflows surge by 46pc in July-Nov

ISLAMABAD: Inflow of foreign loans and grants to Pakistan increased 14 per cent to $3.032 billion in the first five months (July-November) of the...

Slew of MoUs on the cards for Indonesian president’s visit...

ISLAMABAD: As Presi­dent Prabowo Subianto on Monday landed in the federal capital on a two-day visit, Pakistan and Indo­nesia are expected to sign several...

PTI says ‘minus-Imran’ formula a recipe for political turmoil

As political tensions continue to escalate in the wake of a fiery press conference by the Pakistan Army’s spokesperson targeting former prime minister Imran...

HEC backs KU findings in judge’s degree case

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commi­ssion (HEC), in its detailed report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), has endorsed Kara­chi University’s (KU) findings that...

Rawalpindi police mull FIR over PTI sit-in outside Adiala

• PTI slams water cannon ‘assault’ on Imran’s sisters and party workers, warns against his transfer to another jail • Privilege motion moved in NA...

PTI’s future assessed at Jati Umra huddle

LAHORE: The Sharif family met at their Jati Umra residence on Sunday to discuss ongoing political developments in the country, particularly the future of...

US approves $686 million F-16 technology sale to Pakistan, highlighting...

The United States has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, valued at $686 million, according to a...

Nawaz calls for accountability for ‘those who brought Imran’ to power,...

PML-N president and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called for accountability for “those who brought Imran” into power, claiming that they were...

PTI decides to establish ‘chain of command’ within party amid criticism...

While the PTI issued an internal memo to establish a chain of command, some of the party leaders criticised the move as an effort...

Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir new powers and lifetime immunity...

General Syed Asim Munir — Current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Full Name: General Syed Asim Munir Ahmad Shah Service Branch: Pakistan Army (Frontier Force Regiment) Commissioned:...

$600m lost to illegal crypto transactions in Pakistan

• Buyers deposit dollars in FCY accounts, then withdraw to invest in cryptos • Dollar sales to banks drop to $3bn in 10 months KARACHI: The...

Pakistan, Bahrain pledge to deepen economic, defence ties

• PM Shehbaz meets King Hamad and Crown Prince Salman, reaffirms strong, historic partnership • Invites Bahraini investors to explore opportunities in food security, IT,...

Pakistan ‘in a State of War’ After Explosion Kills 12...

At least 12 people were killed and 27 others wounded on Tuesday in an attack on Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, according to officials. It was...

Is Pakistan’s 27th Amendment to Constitution the end of civilian rule?

The Pakistan government is planning to introduce the 27th Constit­utional Amendment in the Parliament soon. The controversial bill proposes to amend Article 243 of...

The 26th and 27th Amendments — what they do and who...

1958-2025 (Quick summary) Ayub Khan (1958–1969): No formal amendments to the 1973 Constitution (it did not yet exist). Ayub replaced the 1956 constitution with a new...

NA passes 27th Amendment Bill in chaotic session attended by political...

The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill during a ruckus-marred session attended by political heavyweights, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,...