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Arif Habib consortium emerges victorious in PIA auction with Rs135bn bid

Wins against Lucky Cement's Rs134bn bid for the national carrier in second round; Airblue exits in first round of bidding; Aurangzeb lauds conglomerates “vying for the best airline”.

Updated 24 Dec, 2025 09:52am

Three in race as PIA bid opens tomorrow

Bidding will be on the basis of 75pc stake in airline.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:40am

CDF Field Marshal Munir awarded King Abdulaziz medal for his efforts to ‘advance Pak-Saudi ties’

SPA says CDF Munir given medal in honour of his efforts to strengthen Pak-Saudi relationship, cooperation; ISPR says award is kingdom’s “highest national honour”.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 02:16pm

LHC CJ suspends operation of Punjab land protection ordinance

"Someone should inform the government that if this law remains in force, even Jati Umra could be vacated within half an hour,” says Justice Aalia Neelum.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 02:29pm

Dollar shortage continues as exchanges run dry

Strict regulatory measures compound the situation; exchanges are only selling what they buy.

Updated 21 Dec, 2025 08:58am

Pakistan snaps up major arms deal with Libyan force

The over $4 billion deal, one of Pakistan’s largest-ever weapons sales, will see arms sold to the Libyan National Army.

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 08:12am

‘Highly respected general’: No end in sight to Trump’s praise of CDF Field Marshal Munir

“You know, eight planes were shot down, the war was starting to rage,” US president says while talking about Pak-India May conflict.

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 01:24pm

Pakistan played ‘fearless, not careless’ cricket to win Under-19 Asia Cup, says head coach

"We wanted a united team and the result is in front of us," head coach Shahid Anwer says.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 04:57pm

CDF Field Marshal Munir talks about security challenges, highlights ‘indirect, ambiguous approaches’ used by hostile actors

Military's media wing says the field marshal outlined Pakistan's challenges in a complex and evolving global, regional and internal security environment.

Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:13pm

IWT violation

THE recent disruptions in the Chenab river flow show a clear pattern in which India has repeatedly manipulated its...

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:03am

SHC extends order under which KU decision to cancel ex-IHC judge Jahangiri’s degree remains suspended

The order has been suspended until the next hearing, the date for which will be decided later.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 05:01pm

Pakistan rout India to clinch U-19 Asia Cup title as Sameer Minhas and Ali Raza star

After Sameer Minhas' record-breaking century guided Pakistan to 347-8, pacer Ali Raza starred with the ball to help bundle India out cheaply.

Updated 21 Dec, 2025 05:04pm

All eyes on PIA as govt looks to offload major liability today

Minister says unsuccessful bidders won’t have any role in running airline; insiders say proposal for three-way control of airline "turned down".

Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:36am

Punjab CM argues against LHC’s suspension of land protection law. says move will ‘benefit encroachment mafias’

Maryam says LHC‘s decision to suspend the ordinance “is not in line with the settled principles laid down by the superior judiciary”.

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 09:33pm

Washington okays upgrade package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet

Lockheed Martin picked as main contractor; $686m deal aims to extend fleet service life until 2040.

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 08:12am

An ‘America First’ strategy

Trump’s redirection of foreign policy is driven by economic nationalism.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 08:35am

Uraan hyperbole

Industrialisation is low among our priorities though we need it badly.

Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:46am

Tax-to-GDP ratio to stall over five years, IMF expects

Forecasts provincial taxes to offset stagnant federal collections; notes tax revenue collection in FY25 fell short by Rs1.224tr relative to budget projections.