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PM Shehbaz builds case for climate finance at UAE summit

Premier says transition to clean energy requires $100bn, terms energy security and sustainability "a national priority".

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:31am

16 dead, 10 missing after latest Libya boat tragedy

Embassy officials visit Zawiya to verify details with local officials, hospitals; list identifies deceased individuals most of whom belonged to Kurram.

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 07:46am

Ayaz Sadiq takes issue with judge’s remarks about parliament

NA speaker denounces "attack" on institution, says “Nobody has the right to make statements against parliament."

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 07:57am

Nominations for parliamentary panel sought to pick ECP chief

Opposition leader questions SIFC performance; assembly clears bill approving lawmakers’ higher salaries.

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:17am

74th polio case of 2024 surfaces

NIH confirms detection of case in Sindh.

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:11am

CJP seeks input on judicial reforms from PM, opposition leader

Meets IMF team, emphasises judiciary’s independence; forwards Imran’s letter to constitutional committee; holds CJs responsible for fellow judges’ anxiety.

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:16am

Judges’ transfer does not reset their rank, IHC CJ rules

Ruling notes that Constitution does not require judge to take new oath upon transfer from one high court to another.

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:23am

Undeterred by protests, JCP picks six new SC judges

PTI members, Justices Shah and Akhtar walk out after commission ignores their demands.

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 08:26am

Pakistanis feared among dead in another boat tragedy off Libya

FO says Tripoli embassy seeking details; IOM "alarmed" by discovery of migrant bodies in mass graves.

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 08:48am

9 terrorists killed in Karak, North Waziristan

Three Afghans among four killed in North Waziristan; police say 5 TTP militants killed in Karak encounter.

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 07:36am

Erdogan due in Pakistan this week

Zardari meets Turkish counterpart en route to Lisbon; both countries agree to step up counter-terror efforts.

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 01:05pm

Imran petitions for open hearing of cases

Claims he is being tried in "controlled environment" at Adiala jail.

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 07:44am

Situationer: Ali Amin Gandapur’s foibles on the political tightrope

Party’s internal misgivings with KP CM stem from Nov 26 events, his inability to win reprieve for incarcerated Imran Khan.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:07am

IMF mission to inspect regulatory, judicial system

Team to engage with finance, revenue, election bodies; assessment report with measures to address corruption, governance expected in July.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 07:46am

Dar rejects Netanyahu’s remarks about Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia

FM discusses Gaza situation with Iranian, Egyptian counterparts.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:42am

PM Shehbaz leaves for UAE today to address WGS

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on ...

Published 10 Feb, 2025 06:03am

PTI seeks delay in SC appointments over seniority row

Ali Zafar writes to CJP, says Judicial Commission must act with "heightened care" to uphold public trust.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 07:54am

Seven terrorists killed in D.I. Khan, North Waziristan operations: ISPR

Soldier martyred near Peshawar; two killed in Bannu by armed men.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 07:59am

Hamas, Israel complete fifth prisoner swap

Over 180 Palestinians, three Israelis released under Gaza ceasefire deal; jubilant crowds on both sides cheer prisoners’ freedom.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 07:55am

Aman-25 drills kick off with focus on regional cooperation

Naval fleets of 60 nations participate in exercise; Bangladesh navy chief meets counterpart, CJCSC, army chief.

Updated 08 Feb, 2025 07:58am

Army must play its ‘constitutional’ role, says Imran

PTI founder pens 2nd open letter to army chief; claims his convictions were predetermined; criticises Peca for restricting social media.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 02:34am

CB alone can hear Article 184 matters: Justice Mazhar

In 20-page note, the judge backs constitutional bench’s order issued on Jan 28

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

PTI demands return of ‘stolen mandate’

Achakzai says "country is sinking because of the wrong policies of the govt”.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:23am

Two cops martyred in Bannu check post attack

Pro-govt "commander", 2 associates killed in assault by rival group in North Waziristan.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Govt warns PTI against creating another May 9

Khawaja Asif accuses party of planning violence ahead of Champions Trophy; Barrister Aqeel slams opposition for lack of commitment to negotiations.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Concerted action by South Asian states can avert disaster

Two-day "Breathe Pakistan" conference concludes; PM says developing nations need more grant-based financial support.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 01:53pm

CJP urged to put off JCP sitting to save ‘dignity’

• In a letter, senior judges warn against perceived ‘bias’ in appointments before decision on 26th Amendment • Fear appointments

Published 08 Feb, 2025 06:00am

Sewage samples from 21 districts test positive for poliovirus

Districts include Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Hub, Khuzdar, Peshawar, Swabi, Karachi East, among others.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:28am

Fitch acknowledges Pakistan’s economic recovery

Says progress on difficult structural reforms key to IMF programme reviews

Published 08 Feb, 2025 06:00am

3 terrorists killed; FC soldier injured in KP

Bannu police repel attack; FC soldier injured in targeted assault in Lakki Marwat.

Updated 08 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Govt again extends dialogue offer to PTI

NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq calls Imran a "tough man".

Updated 08 Feb, 2025 08:06am

Time to walk the talk on climate action

DawnMedia Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference kicks off in capital.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 02:10pm

Three cops, soldier martyred in KP

Martyred soldier identified as Lance Naik Mohammad Ibrahim, 34, a resident of Hangu.

Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:18am

PM Shehbaz, son acquitted in sugar mills case

LAHORE: An anti-corruption court on Thursday acquitted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza in the Ramzan...

Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:18am

Pakistan, China agree to boost cooperation

Pledge to work together on counterterrorism, IT, defence, agriculture

Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:18am