Pakistan

National and regional reporting from Pakistani and regional desks. Sorted by source publication time.

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Migratory birds face growing threats in Pakistan: WWF

Habitat loss, pollution and illegal hunting endanger species along Indus Flyway

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$32b deficit reflects policy failure

Energy procurement blunder, missed export opportunities worsen imbalance

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Economic gains derailed by ME war

Austerity, EV buses and widening tax base are now critical, not optional

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From corridors to competitiveness: can CPEC deliver Phase II?

SEZs become critical, yet despite years of policy focus, most of these zones have not reached meaningful operational s

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Pakistan dangerously dependent on imported oil

Gulf crisis is not just another external shock, it is a warning that our economic model is unsustainable

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How Modi's gamble reshaped Pakistan's strategic standing

Pakistan's response showed that military balance cannot be measured through budgets alone

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Poisoned campuses

365 drug-related cases were reported in 58 higher education institutions during 2025

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China's role in the Middle East

CPEC-2 would give China sea access through both Pakistan's Gwadar and Iran's Chabahar ports

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Film City

Film City could bring about a new golden age for Pakistani cinema

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Bannu again

Despite kinetic efforts and political persuasion, disgruntled elements remain undeterred

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How power, politics and fear reshaped our universities

The killing of Mashal Khan in 2017 exposed the dark side of campus political culture

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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack

Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint

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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep

Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent

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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq

Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish

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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions

Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier

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Pakistan name squad for Women’s T20 World Cup

Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in both tournaments

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Mehidy’s five-for gives Bangladesh slim lead

Pakistan were bowled out for 386 in their first innings

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Hearts held to offer Celtic hope in Scottish title race

They stumbled in their pursuit of a first league title in 66 years

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Fitzpatrick storms into lead

He fired a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display

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Champions Inter thump Lazio in cup final warm up

The Serie A champions secured a 3-0 victory

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Man City keep title race alive, Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea

Haaland scored in 3-0 victory over Brentford

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Olise rescues Bayern to pile pressure on Wolfsburg

He scored the only goal of the game

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Sinner opens Italian Open account

Sabalenka suffers shock early exit

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Petroleum dealers, lawyers slam fuel hike

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Saturday criticised the government over rising fuel prices and high petroleum levies, saying the measures had increased hardships for the public and affected fuel retailers. Under an official...