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20+ min ago   (308+ words) ISLAMABAD – A major political confrontation could be brewing between Islamabad and Peshawar as the federal government weighs imposing emergency in PTI-ruled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with separate sessions of the National Assembly and Senate scheduled for October 13. The reported plan comes amid…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (355+ words) ISLAMABAD — Islamabad and parts of Pakistan are expected to experience rains over the weekend, with thunderstorms and gusty winds forecast to affect the federal capital and surrounding areas. The expected maximum temperature is forecast to fall from 30–32°C on Saturday…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago   (344+ words) RAWALPINDI – Several housing schemes have come under spotlight after Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) chief ordered swift action on pending complaints in light of Court directives. The hearing brought together housing scheme owners and sponsors, their legal representatives and affected residents,…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago   (159+ words) KARACHI – New Gold prices in Pakistan jacked up to Rs442,036, as international bullion prices continued to recover over weekend. The price of 10 grams of gold also advanced Rs943 to Rs378,974, while silver gained Rs43 per tola to settle at Rs6,555. The latest increase followed a…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago   (378+ words) ISLAMABAD/LONDON – UK universities are tightening recruitment policies for Pakistani and other countries students amid rising visa refusals and stricter immigration compliance rules. The recent developments placed international students under pressure, particularly applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and other naitons. During…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago   (287+ words) ISLAMABAD – The federal government has finalised preparations for a possible emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a decision reportedly hinging on the outcome of negotiations between government and opposition delegations amid PTI long march. An initial emergency covering…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago   (280+ words) KARACHI – Karachi is facing prolonged scheduled and unscheduled power outages, with electricity supply disruptions lasting more than 16 hours in some areas as K-Electric cites interruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies as a major factor affecting power generation. The residents…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago   (381+ words) KARACHI – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration has offloaded three female passengers, including a minor, at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport over serious suspicions of human trafficking and the alleged sexual exploitation of an underage girl. The passengers, identified as two…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago   (603+ words) WASHINGTON – The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), escalating tensions with the international judicial body and risking a diplomatic rift with Washington’s European allies. The announcement came hours after former ICC…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago   (468+ words) A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging homes, disrupting electricity supplies and grounding flights at a major international airport, while a series of aftershocks heightened fears among residents. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the…...