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Stories that belong to the whole country rather than to one province.
PSO posts Rs15.07bn profit, fuel supply unbroken during Hormuz crisis
The state-owned company also reported a 20.5 percent rise in gross profit excluding LNG and higher market share in fuels.
Muqam pledges to fulfil PML-N promises in Azad Kashmir
Speaking in Islamabad, the minister said the AJK power transfer was complete and urged Rawalakot and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents to reject protests and sit-ins.
Maryam Aurangzeb releases video of PTI violence, hits KP chief minister
The video includes what she describes as graves dug at Islamabad's D-Chowk and attacks on PTV and Radio Pakistan buildings.
SECP reports insurers settled over 1m claims in 2025
Life insurers paid Rs410 billion and non-life insurers about Rs138 billion, as total industry assets crossed Rs4.1 trillion.
easypaisa and Transsion announce app preload deal for 5 million phones
The partnership will place easypaisa on Infinix, TECNO and itel devices in Pakistan, aimed at bringing unbanked users into formal finance.
RTI compliance weak across Pakistan, report finds
Transparency International Pakistan assessment found proactive disclosure rates ranging from 28 percent in Balochistan to 59 percent in Punjab.
PTI long march unprepared, Kundi says; Afridi set to announce
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor says party leaders are seeking an escape route ahead of the 27 September march, while the chief minister is expected to address postponement today.
PM Shehbaz says civil, military leadership working jointly on economy
Speaking at the UN General Assembly alongside Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam, he also backed regional peace and accused Afghanistan-based militants of attacks in Pakistan.
Austerity drive to save Rs16.8 billion, finance secretary says
Finance Secretary Imdad Ullah Bosal told a National Assembly committee that most savings will come from cuts to official vehicle fuel and non-salary spending.
Sharif gives no answer to UN questions on Hafiz Saeed
Indian media reported journalists asked the prime minister how long Pakistan would shelter terrorist groups during the UN General Assembly.
PMOS affects half of Pakistani women, say health experts
A Karachi roundtable warned against self-diagnosis and urged lifestyle changes after a 2026 study found 48.5 percent prevalence of the hormonal disorder.
Shehbaz urges Lebanon ceasefire, closer Bangladesh ties at UN
On the UN General Assembly sidelines he also met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed Palestine, Islamophobia and Afghan terrorism.
Federal Constitutional Court rejects inheritance claim by brother's children
Judges ruled Section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, applies only to children of a predeceased son or daughter, not a brother.
Dar and counterparts review Makkah pact progress
Foreign ministers met in New York as Saudi Arabia reported intercepting Houthi missiles and discussed urgent military chiefs' talks.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey call emergency military chiefs meeting
The talks under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement will review support for Riyadh after Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets.
Pakistan warns UN Security Council of AI-driven inequality
Both The Express Tribune and Mettis Global reported Pakistan's statement, which highlighted the risk that artificial intelligence deepens disparities between rich and poor countries.
Pakistani crew detained in Yemen appeal for diplomatic help
Fourteen Pakistanis aboard the MT DORIN, held at Aden since August 6, have asked the government to secure their repatriation.
Senate panel orders probe into telecom overcharging
A subcommittee headed by Senator Afnanullah Khan will examine whether Jazz charged customers Rs5.83 billion above PTA-approved tariffs and review the regulator's response.
India tells UN Pakistan trained terrorists behind Kashmiri Pandit exodus
Both Times of India and Wion reported New Delhi's charge during a United Nations session, though neither report provided Pakistan's immediate response.
Four refineries seal $5bn modernisation deals
Energy Update says the agreements aim to strengthen Pakistan’s energy security; EnergyNow reports a parallel Pakistan-Iran energy deal.
US opens portal to report suspected visa fraud
The US Embassy in Islamabad says reports may be filed anonymously and can lead to visa revocations or law-enforcement referrals.
Stakeholders object to dollar returns on Faisalabad-Peshawar oil pipeline
Ogra hearing on FWO's petition for a 437km pipeline heard calls to rationalise incentives and avoid a new super IPP.
IMF seeks 174 legislative amendments from Pakistan
The amendments are tied to Pakistan's $7 billion Extended Fund Facility with the IMF, Business Recorder and The News reported.
Customs values raised on empty glass bottle imports
Valuation Ruling 2210 of 2026 lifts assessable values for perfume and cosmetic bottles from all origins, excluding pharmaceutical-grade glass.
PM Shehbaz, Iranian president pledge regional peace in New York
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly amid Iran-US tensions, an official release said.
Pakistan expands protected habitat for Indus River dolphin
Mongabay reports the move offers hope for the species' recovery, while APP publishes a photo of a fisherman preparing a net on the Indus as the fishing season begins.
PM says newspapers remain vital for informed society
In a message for National Newspaper Readership Day, he paid tribute to journalists and urged young people to read newspapers.
Private sector debt retirement rises to Rs364.5bn in early fiscal year
State Bank data shows Rs364.5bn retired between July 1 and September 11 against Rs170bn last year, according to Dawn.
IHC questions FIA's legal authority to offload travellers
Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas told FIA officials that an SOP is not a law and asked them to cite the legal provisions allowing passengers to be stopped.
Pakistan kabaddi team misses first Asian Games semi-final after Iran loss
The side fell 51-30 in its last group match, while the cricket squad departed for Japan targeting a gold medal.