Pakistan's Balochistan chief minister says it's time for "major surgery" to eliminate terrorism
ISLAMABAD: The top elected official in Pakistan's south-western province of Balochistan on Saturday (Sept 12) ruled out negotiations with insurgents, indicating that the government will continue operations in which hundreds of militants have been killed in recent months.
China’s HQ-17AE Shorad system to boost Pakistani drone defence as India tensions simmer
Successful integration with other foreign systems by Pakistan would strengthen China's export case 'considerably', analyst notes
Chitral court sentences double murder convict to two life terms
CHITRAL: In what is being hailed as a landmark judgment in the judicial history of the region, the court of the District and Sessions Judge, Lower Chitral, Shahnaz Hameed Khattak, announced the verdict in a 22-year-old murder and armed robbery case, sentencing the prime accused to consecutive life terms.
Pakistan girls dominate top positions in federal intermediate exam results
ISLAMABAD: Girls dominated the top spots, securing 11 out of 15 positions in all five groups, as the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) announced the results for the 2026 annual examination on Wednesday.
Junior hockey team lose to Pakistan despite early lead
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's junior hockey squad suffered their first defeat in the Junior Asia Cup after losing 2-5 to Pakistan in Hulunbuir City, China, yesterday.
Forecast for flooding of low-lying areas in seven Punjab cities
LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday warned of inundation of the low-lying areas of seven Punjab cities due to possible rainfall on Sunday (today).
Women own just two per cent of land in Pakistan
KARACHI: Only two per cent of women in Pakistan own land, according to a latest survey, highlighting the stark gender gap in land ownership and economic empowerment.
Pakistan military says 48 militants killed in multiple raids in south-west
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces killed 48 militants in a series of raids on hideouts in the country's restive southwest over the past 72 hours, the military said Friday (Sept 4).
Pakistan begins registration of kite makers ahead of Basant 2027
LAHORE: The city district administration announced that registration for manufacturers of kites and other material for Basant 2027 will start with a view to ensuring timely and tight regulation and the safe conduct of the festival from March 12 to 14 next year.
Pakistan ‘hopeful’ despite US-Iran escalation, will continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy: Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday (Sept 2) that Pakistan remained "hopeful" despite recent escalations between the US and Iran and would continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy.
