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Balochistan standoff ends after all Jaffar Express hostages rescued

Military spokesperson says 33 terrorists killed, 4 FC men martyred, clearance operation underway; claims terrorists were in touch with "handlers in Afghanistan".

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:22am

President, PM laud security forces’ bravery in Jaffar Express rescue

Zardari says terrorism to be eradicated from Balochistan; PM receives briefing from CM Bugti.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:28am

Armed groups not ready to talk will face state’s wrath: Bugti

CM says govt ready for negotiations, PM Shehbaz to come to Balochistan soon.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 08:10am

Nawaz blames ‘stubbornness’ of PTI for failure of negotiations

PML-N leader meets with Ayaz Sadiq, says people “not interested in protests and sloganeering” but want issues resolved.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:01am

KP, centre agree on framework to resolve uplift funding issues

CM Gandapur takes up delay in AIP funds release with Ahsan Iqbal.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:19am

Attack on Jaffar Express cannot dampen nation’s morale: railways minister

Says Pakistani forces and security agencies were protecting every inch of the country including Balochistan.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:00am

In a first, Constitutional Bench invokes power given by 26th Amendment

Summons all intra-court appeals on super tax from LHC, IHC; Justice Mazhar observes the more 2023 ruling is "dissected", the more issues appear.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:48am

Deadline for appointing new CEC passes with no sign of action by govt

Sikandar Raja’s five-year term ended on Jan 26, but he will continue to hold office indefinitely due to a "disputed" constitution.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:03am

Shehbaz asks PMDC to explain ‘delay’ in FIA inquiry against colleges

Registrar says provided relevant documents to agency; spokesperson says provided relevant record to FIA.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:06am

Policeman taken hostage near Islamabad after ‘shooting villager’

Police rescue official after negotiations with villagers, move him to hospital.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:04am

Gratitude, disbelief and numb feet: Freed Jaffar Express hostages walked for miles to save their lives

Editorial: Balochistan needs a solid security plan so its people can live in peace

Timeline: Attacks claimed by BLA over the last one year

Highlights

Architect Yasmeen Lari turns down Israeli art award

I wanted to find out why the Aurat March is so controversial, so I attended it

Actor Saheefa Jabbar Khattak slammed for ‘entitled’ post about her house help ‘wasting’ money

Designer HSY makes his Hollywood debut with Disney+ series Deli Boys

‘Just wanted a healthy baby’: Asad Siddiqui and Zara Noor Abbas on embracing parenthood after loss

Haris Rauf’s teammates congratulate him on the birth of his first child

Eight farshi shalwar sets for the ultimate Eid outfit inspiration

Women in law and 100 years of raising the bar

Symposium on endometriosis blames lack of awareness for its prevalence

‘Pakistani designers’ work is exceptional’ — Fashion icon Jimmy Choo visits Lahore

18 strong women in Pakistani dramas and the lessons they teach us

Where are the feminists now?

Sindh

Murad showcases PPP govt’s successes in first year of fourth term

Says govt achieved ‘remarkable’ progress through digital transformation, infrastructure development and agricultural advancements.

Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:49am

18-member body formed to check Karachi Safari Park elephants’ health

Committee’s terms of reference include finalising and overseeing the elephants’ treatment plan.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:37am

Six died of rabies at three Karachi hospitals in over two months

Over 8,000 dog-bite cases reported from January at CHK, JPMC and Indus Hospital.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:09am

Punjab

Police station sealed, SHO among four held over drug smuggling in Punjab

Sources said an Anti-Narcotics Force team had earlier arrested constable in a raid in Rashidabad locality on Jhang Road.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:31am

PTI moves LHC against media ads featuring PM Shehbaz, CM Maryam

Petition highlights that there is no existing policy regarding advertisements for government projects.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:29am

Man killed by ex-wife’s friend in Muzaffargarh

To prevent husband from reuniting with ex-wife, friend detains and kills victim.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:23am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Cleric arrested in KP for allegedly assaulting two minors

FIR registered by father of a girl says the prayer leader allegedly assaulted the children days before Ramazan.

Published 13 Mar, 2025 11:03am

Gandapur boasts about KP’s Rs150bn fiscal surplus

Cabinet okays bill for judicial officers welfare fund.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:53am