Iranian president says US ‘attacked us’, Tehran acted in self-defence, ‘we are not terrorists’
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Petrol price cut by Rs1.93 per litre, diesel by Rs4.21
Petrol price cut by Rs1.93 per litre, diesel by Rs4.21
19 terrorists killed in Quetta, Kech operations: ISPR
19 terrorists killed in Quetta, Kech operations: ISPR
Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance
Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance
New Toshakhana rules bar officials from accepting gifts, PM, president exempt
New Toshakhana rules bar officials from accepting gifts, PM, president exempt
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad as Punjab restricts public gatherings
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad as Punjab restricts public gatherings
KP cabinet approves Police Act 2026 draft, seeks greater say over IGP appointment
KP cabinet approves Police Act 2026 draft, seeks greater say over IGP appointment
PTI march: Section 144 imposed across Punjab amid security concerns
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan working to facilitate Iran-US meeting, stresses right to development
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan working to facilitate Iran-US meeting, stresses right to development
'Super' El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
‘Super’ El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
Eight drones downed after alleged intrusion into Pakistan’s airspace: security sources

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Sections of motorway, GT Road to remain closed from tomorrow evening
Petrol price cut by Rs1.70 per litre, diesel by Rs3.12
Petrol price cut by Rs1.70 per litre, diesel by Rs3.12
PTI march: Section 144 imposed across Punjab amid security concerns
Eight drones downed after alleged intrusion into Pakistan’s airspace: security sources
Trump says Iran deal nearing, Tehran offers Hormuz reopening
Trump says Iran deal nearing, Tehran offers Hormuz reopening
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Petrol price cut by Rs1.93 per litre, diesel by Rs4.21
Petrol price cut by Rs1.93 per litre, diesel by Rs4.21
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad as Punjab restricts public gatherings
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad as Punjab restricts public gatherings
KP cabinet approves Police Act 2026 draft, seeks greater say over IGP appointment
KP cabinet approves Police Act 2026 draft, seeks greater say over IGP appointment
19 terrorists killed in Quetta, Kech operations: ISPR
19 terrorists killed in Quetta, Kech operations: ISPR
New Toshakhana rules bar officials from accepting gifts, PM, president exempt
New Toshakhana rules bar officials from accepting gifts, PM, president exempt

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'Super' El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
‘Super’ El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
Iranian president says US ‘attacked us’, Tehran acted in self-defence, ‘we are not terrorists’
Iranian president says ‘US attacked us, we acted in self-defence, we are not terrorists’
Indian court rejects Adani plea that duty-free shops are beyond domestic laws
Indian court rejects Adani plea that duty-free shops are beyond domestic laws
AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the technology could slip beyond human control
AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the technology could slip beyond human control
Trump's Board of Peace to unveil $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan, Axios reports
Trump’s Board of Peace to unveil $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan, Axios reports

Opinion

  • Ameem Lutfi and Kevin Schwartz
25 years on: The long-term legacy of 9/11 and the War on Terror for Pakistan
  • Zia Ur Rehman
25 years after 9/11, where does Afghanistan stand?
Pakistan’s women need justice, not hashtags
  • Rida Lodhi
Hina Javed and the hashtag culture: When will women in Pakistan get justice?
  • Ishtiaq Ahmad
Six months on: How the Iran war reshaped the Middle East
  • Safdar Gardezi
Pakistan at 79: Caught between hope and disillusionment
SWITZERLAND
  • Mansoor Ali Khan
Switzerland talks: Inside the negotiations and how they unfolded
Pakistan Budget
  • Ali Hasanain
The budget in your kitchen: What FY2026-27 actually changes for ordinary Pakistanis

Technology

AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the technology could slip beyond human control
AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the technology could slip beyond human control
‘Youth Ideation Lab’ launched to develop solutions to Pakistan’s social challenges
‘Youth Ideation Lab’ launched to develop solutions to Pakistan’s social challenges
Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI
Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google’s AI
Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps AI drug programme
Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps AI drug programme

Business

Gold prices fall in Pakistan for third straight day
Gold prices fall in Pakistan for third straight day
Pakistan stocks rally on broad-based buying across key sectors
Pakistan stocks rally on broad-based buying across key sectors
PSX gains as KSE-100 closes at 171,402
PSX gains as KSE-100 closes at 171,402
Gold prices fall for second consecutive day in Pakistan
Gold prices fall for second consecutive day in Pakistan
Gold prices decline in Pakistan after sharp gains in previous sessions
Gold prices decline in Pakistan after sharp gains in previous sessions

Sport

Abrar Ahmed dethrones Rashid Khan to become top T20I bowler
Noffke bowling
PCB begins search for new bowling coach as Ashley Noffke joins Netherlands
LHC allows NCCIA to proceed with inquiry against Mohammad Rizwan
LHC allows NCCIA to proceed with inquiry against Mohammad Rizwan
Palmer, Rice, Rashford among five England players ruled out
Palmer, Rice, Rashford among five England players ruled out
Atletico ride derby storm to beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1
Atletico ride derby storm to beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1

Entertainment

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh welcome second daughter, share news with fans
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh welcome second daughter, share news with fans
Happily ever after: Jemima shares photos from her wedding to Cameron O’Reilly
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Macklemore out, everyone out: Ed Sheeran’s US tour loses all support acts
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‘Widow’s Bay’ dominates Emmys as ‘The Pitt’ repeats drama win
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over pro-Palestine stance
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over pro-Palestine stance
Israel minister threatens to revoke citizenship of ‘NAZA’ filmmakers

Life

'Super' El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
‘Super’ El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
Google, Momina & Duraid Foundation bring digital learning to Karachi govt school
Google, Momina & Duraid Foundation bring digital learning to Karachi govt school
PHC bars deportation of 14 Afghan trainee doctors
PHC bars deportation of 14 Afghan trainee doctors
BISE Lahore announces intermediate exam position holders
BISE Lahore announces intermediate exam position holders
Two policemen guarding polio team martyred in Nushki gun attack
Two policemen guarding polio team martyred in Nushki gun attack

Auto

Govt imposes excise duty on imported vehicles, raises taxes on large SUVs, luxury EVs
Govt imposes excise duty on imported vehicles, raises taxes on large SUVs, luxury EVs
The report suggests that from July 2025 to April 2026, the sector maintained steady growth in the production and sale of cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles.
FY 2025–26: Pakistan automotive sector sees growth in production and sales
Auto sector BYD
Pakistan’s auto sector accelerates towards global investment and EV innovation
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Pakistan’s most affordable electric car: what is the price of JMEV EV3?
spied shots of the new model
Spy shots reveal Toyota Fortuner’s muscular makeover ahead of 2026 launch

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