Region
Pakistan · Page 25
Every province, Gilgit-Baltistan and the north, from the desk that has covered the country since the paper began.
China may pull back from Gwadar port over security risks, report says
A Lowy Institute analysis says the port has not paid off, while FM Bharat reports China is likely to scale back amid security and economic pressures.
Nearly 9,800 returns prepared, only three filed under fixed tax scheme
The government has set a Rs50 billion collection target for the current fiscal year, but only Rs3.25 crore has been received so far.
Woman rescued from forced marriage in Pakistan
Khaleej Times reported she was lured to Pakistan and forced to marry her cousin; Channels Television carried the rescue, but no Pakistani official has confirmed it.
Regional peace depends on ending Afghan terror threat: Dar
The deputy prime minister told ECO foreign ministers in New York that Kabul must act against the TTP and BLA.
Mahira Khan marks 15 years of Humsafar with tribute
Actor shares Instagram video linking her Khirad role to new drama Mitti De Baway, which premiered this month.
Babar Azam falls for 12 on first-class return
Pakistan's Test captain lasted 20 balls against KRL in Abbottabad on his first red-ball appearance in seven years.
Dar urges ECO states to deepen regional cooperation
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar told the ECO Council of Ministers in New York that the region has half a billion people but only 2.2 percent of global trade.
LHC bars FBR from coercive action against Mepco
A two-judge bench granted interim relief to the Multan power utility in a dispute over Rs4.53 billion in back taxes.
Gunmen attack Duki camp, kidnap 11 workers, torch machinery
Police say nine of the abducted workers are from Punjab and two are local, while a camp guard was reported killed.
Pakistan High Commissioner Meets Ottawa Engineers on Tech Ties
The meeting focused on Pakistan-Canada cooperation in engineering and high-tech sectors, according to The Diplomatic Insight and Radio Pakistan.
Amir Muqam urges KP government to focus on public relief
Federal minister questions postponement of the long march and calls for attention to terrorism and public issues, according to APP.
Commission grills police officer over Mir Raza investigation flaws
Sindh High Court commission questions SSP Samiullah Soomro on delays in family statements, CCTV footage and crime scene evidence.
PM, President praise Navy after 2,800 kg drug seizure
The operation in the Arabian Sea involved Pakistan Navy ships PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook, according to state media.
Alkhidmat gives 31 Ghizer flood-hit farmers small tractors
The charity distributed the machines to help farmers whose land was damaged by flooding, Greenpost reported.
State Bank launches Rs16bn remittance reward scheme for overseas Pakistanis
Quarterly draws begin January 15, 2027, with a Rs10 crore first prize and Rs4 billion distributed each quarter.
Asan Tax Scheme registers 9,806 shopkeepers in first month
A Friday review meeting was told the figure, while Profit reported 1,929 new traders brought into the tax net without reconciling the two counts.
Nadia Khan criticised over questions about designer's gym clothes
The interview focused on Parishay Adnan's personal life instead of her New York Fashion Week showcase, drawing backlash from viewers and colleagues.
ECP sets up complaint centre for NA-168 by-election
The Election Commission says trained staff at four levels will monitor the September 27 vote and act on complaints until results are received.
KP notifies monetised transport allowance for judicial officers
Provincial finance department says the cash allowance takes effect from October 1 after cabinet approval on August 28.
Security forces kill 33 militants in Balochistan operation
Friday raids in Nushki and Kech killed 12 militants, and the president and prime minister both paid tribute to the security forces.
Hyderabad transformer explosion injures three, damages vehicles
Burning oil from the HESCO transformer spread to a nearby dhaba and five vehicles, rescue officials said after a two-hour firefighting operation.
President approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Safe City cameras
Rana Sanaullah says federal government has permanently banned protest sit-ins in the capital and warned PTI of consequences.
SHC warns it may send Yellow Line case to NAB
Bench unhappy over Anti-Corruption Establishment's failure to file charge sheet in Rs8.5bn BRT case, issues show cause to ACE chairman.
PTI MPA Sardar Riaz abducted in Mansehra, family says
Armed men stopped his vehicle on the Karakoram Highway near Mangal and took him and three companions to an undisclosed location.
Sugar millers demand full deregulation and export clearance
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association says current rules hurt growers and mills, with more surplus expected from the next crop.
Punjab chief secretary upholds penalties in Data Darbar graft case
Former administrator and manager must pay combined Rs20.59 million for misappropriation of cash-box collections, with demotion, dismissal and forfeiture of service.
Sindh reviews property tax system with World Bank
Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired a meeting on collection improvements, transparency and financial autonomy for local councils.
Ground broken for snow leopard research centre in Gojal
The Passu Development Organisation is building the Snow Leopard and Mountain Biodiversity and Research Centre with support from WWF-Pakistan and WWF-Italy.
Diamer-Bhasha dam starts pozzolan extraction for main dam
The material from Gini in Diamer will be processed for roller-compacted concrete before placement begins on the main dam structure.
Pakistan, Saudi, Turkey deepen military cooperation after Houthi attacks
Military chiefs met in Riyadh to turn the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement into immediate military action, while Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan raised non-state actors with Iran.