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E-Paper | May 09, 2025

Unfortunate that India’s reckless conduct brought two nuclear-armed states closer to major conflict: FO

Unfortunate that India’s reckless conduct brought two nuclear-armed states closer to major conflict: FO

Says Indian leadership has “once again used the bogey of terrorism to advance its sham narrative of victimhood, jeopardising regional peace."

Published 09 May, 2025 06:04pm

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IMF approves disbursement of $1bn to Pakistan under $7bn deal: PMO

IMF approves disbursement of $1bn to Pakistan under $7bn deal: PMO

Brings total disbursements under the loan programme to about $2bn.

Published 09 May, 2025 09:53pm

Govt’s priority in upcoming budget is to provide relief to common man: PM Shehbaz

Govt’s priority in upcoming budget is to provide relief to common man: PM Shehbaz

Premier says budget should focus extensively on job creation, agriculture, information technology, small, medium enterprises, and housing sector.

Published 09 May, 2025 08:08pm

Apex court debates seniority criteria in judges’ dispute case

Apex court debates seniority criteria in judges’ dispute case

Justice Mazhar questions who should determine seniority — president or CJP?

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:42am

IHC rejects objections to Imran, Bushra pleas to quell sentences

IHC rejects objections to Imran, Bushra pleas to quell sentences

LHC adjourns hearing on bail petitions of ex-PM, wife in eight May 9 cases.

Updated 09 May, 2025 11:13am

Hundreds stranded as conflict disrupts Pakistan’s air traffic

Hundreds stranded as conflict disrupts Pakistan’s air traffic

Flight schedule remains sporadic amid frequent airspace closures due to India’s escalatory moves.

Updated 09 May, 2025 07:21am

Justice Sattar ‘defies’ two-judge order in ECL case

Justice Sattar ‘defies’ two-judge order in ECL case

Says he will continue hearing case, issue comprehensive verdict.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Wapda takes stock of damage to Neelum-Jhelum dam

Wapda takes stock of damage to Neelum-Jhelum dam

Attack condemned as "act of war"; damage to systems could have triggered "massive flooding".

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:50am

Young doctors call off strike in Rawalpindi

Young doctors call off strike in Rawalpindi

YDA announces ending strike in view of country's situation.

Updated 09 May, 2025 11:02am

Rain creates slushy mess in Rawalpindi

Rain creates slushy mess in Rawalpindi

Most people remain confined to houses due to bad weather.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:56am

May 9 and military courts: What the SC decision means for civilians

May 9 and military courts: What the SC decision means for civilians

Editorial: SC’s decision to allow civilian trial in military courts undo gains achieved under original verdict

Editorial: SC’s decision to allow civilian trial in military courts undo gains achieved under original verdict

Editorial: To establish long-term peace in South Asia, both states need to talk to each other

Editorial: To establish long-term peace in South Asia, both states need to talk to each other

Highlights

Anwar Maqsood hopes Modi realises he is not doing right by Muslims of India or Pakistan

Anwar Maqsood hopes Modi realises he is not doing right by Muslims of India or Pakistan

Pakistanis unleash memes as it turns out the only thing ‘under attack’ is Indian media’s credibility

Pakistanis unleash memes as it turns out the only thing ‘under attack’ is Indian media’s credibility

Aurat March Karachi postponed in light of ‘war-like situation between India and Pakistan’

Aurat March Karachi postponed in light of ‘war-like situation between India and Pakistan’

‘Extreme propaganda’: Ahsan Mohsin Ikram criticises misinformation spread by Indian media

‘Extreme propaganda’: Ahsan Mohsin Ikram criticises misinformation spread by Indian media

Pakistani celebrities slam Bollywood’s callous celebration of civilian casualties

Pakistani celebrities slam Bollywood’s callous celebration of civilian casualties

‘Dear neighbour, don’t start this’: Pakistanis call out Indians celebrating attacks on civilians

‘Dear neighbour, don’t start this’: Pakistanis call out Indians celebrating attacks on civilians

‘Pakistan Zindabad, always’: Celebrities condemn ‘cowardly’ India after attack on Pakistan

‘Pakistan Zindabad, always’: Celebrities condemn ‘cowardly’ India after attack on Pakistan

Designer Zara Shahjahan feels uneasy celebrating Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh at the Met Gala

Designer Zara Shahjahan feels uneasy celebrating Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh at the Met Gala

Anwar Maqsood’s House Arrest returns to Islamabad after its NOC is reissued

Anwar Maqsood’s House Arrest returns to Islamabad after its NOC is reissued

Urwa Hocane criticises Pakistani celebrities staying neutral amid rising tensions with India

Urwa Hocane criticises Pakistani celebrities staying neutral amid rising tensions with India

Bilal Maqsood experiences ‘one of the kindest human moments’ of his life in Japan

Bilal Maqsood experiences ‘one of the kindest human moments’ of his life in Japan

Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed’s Love Guru trailer promises comedy, romance, and mischief

Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed’s Love Guru trailer promises comedy, romance, and mischief

Sindh

Activists, students, citizens resolve to stand behind army

Activists, students, citizens resolve to stand behind army

Rallies, seminars held across Sindh to slam Indian aggression.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

SHC outraged by involvement of police in citizens’ kidnapping for ransom

SHC outraged by involvement of police in citizens’ kidnapping for ransom

Turns down bail pleas of three excise police officials in kidnap case.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Thalassemia a challenge for whole family, not just victim, says Murad

Thalassemia a challenge for whole family, not just victim, says Murad

Stresses need for awareness campaigns at educational institutions, media platforms and community programmes.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Punjab

Lahore drug court directs urgent regulation of infant formula products

Lahore drug court directs urgent regulation of infant formula products

Judge regrets no lab in the country is equipped to analyse quality of baby milk.

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:45am

Civil defence drills launched in Punjab

Civil defence drills launched in Punjab

Civil defence to help and guide citizens in emergency situation.

Published 09 May, 2025 06:58am

Purpose-built trains for armed forces movement

Purpose-built trains for armed forces movement

PR operations put on high alert across the country.

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:54am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Flash floods damage roads, agricultural land in several districts in KP

Flash floods damage roads, agricultural land in several districts in KP

Kandia tehsil of Upper Kohistan remains cut off from other areas.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:20am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rallies in support of armed forces

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rallies in support of armed forces

Participants urge people to forge unity to defend motherland.

Updated 08 May, 2025 10:15am

Boy kept in chains by his father freed in Lakki Marwat

Boy kept in chains by his father freed in Lakki Marwat

Police reach area where they find the boy in a small shop.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:25am

Balochistan

AJK, Balochistan assemblies condemn Indian aggression

AJK, Balochistan assemblies condemn Indian aggression

Resolutions decry unprovoked attacks on civilians, mosques.

Updated 09 May, 2025 10:06am

7 soldiers martyred in IED blast by ‘Indian proxy’ terrorists in Balochistan’s Mach: ISPR

7 soldiers martyred in IED blast by ‘Indian proxy’ terrorists in Balochistan’s Mach: ISPR

“Nefarious designs of India and its proxies operating on Pakistani soil will be defeated," military's media wing says.

Published 06 May, 2025 07:38pm

Detention orders for 150 political activists withdrawn by Balochistan Home Department

Detention orders for 150 political activists withdrawn by Balochistan Home Department

Continued to hold BYC leader Dr Mahrang Baloch and six others under a public order law.

Updated 06 May, 2025 09:02am

Newspaper

US urges Pakistan and India to give peace a chance

Wapda takes stock of damage to Neelum-Jhelum dam

National Emergency Centre established

AJK, Balochistan assemblies condemn Indian aggression

India to receive crushing response to aggression, NA told

Punjab orders enforcement of ‘drone protocols’

State Dept ‘supports’ Pakistan’s call for neutral probe into Pahalgam

Two killed amid no let-up in LoC firing

IHC rejects objections to Imran, Bushra pleas to quell sentences

Call for protection of civilians, de-escalation

Deaths and destruction in Bahawalpur, Muridke after Indian strikes

AJK leadership calls for global response to Indian misadventure

Govt activates financial contingency measures

FO lodges strong protest with India

PTA responds to Indian social media blockade, cyberattacks

Social media users decry warmongering from India

Proceedings in reserved seats case adjourned till 13th

War can lead to unspeakable destruction on both sides, warns PTI

Aleema terms South Asia tensions ‘a fixed match’

Supreme Court flags rising trend of ‘casual’ review petitions

PAC unhappy with proposed sale of Muzaffargarh power plant, recruitment in PARC

PM okays plan to upgrade Chaman highway

‘International pressure’ credited for improvement in Chenab flows

Livestream curbs persist as NA holds ‘sensitive debate’

	
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