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Pakistan’s Gwadar International Airport starts operations, welcomes first flight

January 21, 2025 08:19 IST

Gwadar International Airport, the largest airport in the country equipped with modern facilities, is expected to play a critical role in boosting regional connectivity and strengthening Pakistan's position in global trade and infrastructure development.

Over 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in migrant boat capsize off Africa

January 17, 2025 19:46 IST

Pakistan said it had been informed by its embassy in Morocco that a boat carrying 80 passengers, including some Pakistanis, had set off from Mauritania and capsized near Dakhla, a Moroccan-controlled port city in the disputed Western Sahara.

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China launches Pakistani satellite into space

January 17, 2025 13:07 IST

China has been launching satellites for Pakistan in the last few years broadening their alliance into the space arena.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi convicted in £190 million graft case

January 17, 2025 14:29 IST

Imran Khan has been indicted on charges that he and his wife were gifted land by a real estate developer during his premiership from 2018 to 2022 in exchange for illegal favours.

‘I’m no Nawaz Sharif’, says Imran Khan; vows not to strike ‘deal’ with military to come out of jail

January 16, 2025 22:16 IST

Khan’s comments come amid speculation about ongoing talks between his Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party and the military-backed Shehbaz Sharif government, which could potentially lead to his release.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan’s party holds talks with government ahead of ruling in graft case

January 16, 2025 20:00 IST

The talks come a day ahead of a crucial court ruling in a land corruption case against the 72-year-old former cricket star-turned-politician.

PIA will operate twice weekly flights to Paris from Islamabad. Pakistan

After backlash, Pakistan PM orders probe over controversial PIA post resembling 9/11

January 16, 2025 05:12 IST

Posted on PIA's official X account (formerly Twitter) on 10 January, the post featured an image of an aircraft heading towards the Eiffel Tower against a backdrop of the French flag. The caption read: "Paris, we're coming today."

Verdict in 190 mn pounds Al-Qadir case against Imran Khan, his wife postponed for third time

January 13, 2025 12:29 IST

The postponement comes amidst the ongoing negotiation between the government and Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to address the political instability in the country

Imran Khan’s PTI ready for 3rd round of talks with Pakistan govt, demands probe into violence cases

January 13, 2025 09:24 IST

PTI leader Hamid Raza, while speaking to the media said that they had a detailed discussion in a 'controlled environment' with party chief Imran Khan.

5 Imran Khan supporters arrested for sharing fake images of Punjab CM, UAE president on social media

January 13, 2025 07:42 IST

The UAE president had arrived at the Rahim Yar Khan Airport on Sunday last, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed him. Maryam Nawaz was also present there.

Toll in Pakistan coal mine collapse rises to 11

January 12, 2025 12:33 IST

Twelve workers were trapped when the coal mine collapsed in the Sanjdi area, about 40 kilometres from Quetta in the Balochistan province

Bangladesh eases visa process for Pakistanis

January 12, 2025 11:53 IST

Despite growing regional cooperation globally, South Asia still faces challenges which require collective efforts to overcome.

Jailed former PM Imran Khan files petition in LHC for bail in May 9 cases

January 11, 2025 20:26 IST

Khan told the court that he has been subjected to "political victimisation" and facing several "fabricated" cases for two years and requested the court to approve his post-arrest bail.

4 civilians injured in IED blast targeting paramilitary personnel in Pakistan

January 11, 2025 13:05 IST

A statement from Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind condemned the blast as a “cowardly act”, adding that the government was committed to protecting the people and would thwart the plans of all elements against peace.

Four killed in firing during tribal council meeting in NW Pakistan

January 10, 2025 22:02 IST

The bloodbath happened at Gandi Chowk, near Al-Nasir Hotel in Lakki Marwat district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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Militants attack residences of senior minister, police official and storm police checkpost in Pakistan’s Balochistan

January 10, 2025 19:36 IST

In a similar incident, the militants attacked the residence of the Kalat deputy commissioner with a hand grenade on Thursday night, injuring one police constable on duty at the gate.

Pakistan airline resumes Europe flights after EU agency lifts 4-year ban

January 10, 2025 16:44 IST

The curb on PIA was imposed in 2020 after 97 people died when a PIA plane crashed in Karachi in southern Pakistan.

Legislation introduced in US House to terminate designation of Pakistan as major non-NATO ally

January 9, 2025 06:25 IST

Reintroduced by Congressman Andy Biggs, the legislation says the president should not issue a certification in this regard unless Pakistan continues to conduct military operations.

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12 policemen injured as anti-encroachment drive in Pakistan turns violent

January 8, 2025 11:26 IST

Residents of the encroached structures pelted officials with stones, smashing panes of some government vehicles.

Pakistan govt abolishes 150,000 jobs as cost-cutting measure

January 7, 2025 22:42 IST

According to the minister, the committee was to look into 43 ministries and their subordinate agencies. He said that the federal government's annual expenditure on these departments was Rs900 billion.

Verdict in 190 million pound Al-Qadir case against Imran Khan, his wife to be announced on Jan 13

January 6, 2025 12:32 IST

Noting that Judge Rana was on leave on Monday, the anti-corruption court staff said that the decision would now be announced on January 13.

World Bank to approve $20 billion lending package for Pakistan: Report

January 5, 2025 13:16 IST

A key Pakistani official, who was part of the framework development, said that the World Bank picked Pakistan as the first country where it would introduce the 10-year partnership strategy.

Firing injures top district official despite ceasefire pact in Kurram in NW Pakistan

January 4, 2025 23:47 IST

The firing took place during negotiations between the government officials and protestors, who had blocked the main road, officials said.

4 people killed, 32 injured in blast in southwestern Pakistan

January 5, 2025 09:10 IST

Footage from the scene showed vehicles moving through the city before an explosion and flames engulfed one of them.

Pak’s jailed former PM Imran Khan claims he was given chance to leave country on exile for 3 years

January 4, 2025 17:02 IST

In conversation with media persons at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail where he is incarcerated since August 2023, Khan said he has been “indirectly approached” with an offer to transfer him to his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad.