Jaffar Express operation complete, 33 terrorists killed: DG ISPR

Says 21 passengers were killed by attackers prior to the operation being launched; terrorists were in contact with "supporters and masterminds" in Afghanistan.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:41am

Rescue operation for hostages underway after terrorists attack Jaffar Express in Balochistan

Radio Pakistan, late Tuesday night, reports 13 terrorists killed, 80 hostages rescued; first relief train carrying passengers reaches Mach; train carrying more than 400 passengers was stopped inside tunnel.

Updated 12 Mar, 2025 02:11am

Google Wallet launches in Pakistan

Users can start to add digital items such as boarding passes, bus, train, and event tickets into their digital wallet.

Updated 12 Mar, 2025 03:26pm

Race to rescue Jaffar Express hostages in Balochistan

Security personnel among 10 dead as 16 terrorists killed in gun battle; around 104 passengers rescued; dozens still held by assailants.

Updated 12 Mar, 2025 08:16am

Nasa fires chief scientist, more Trump cuts to come

Spokeswoman says agency beginning phased approach to reduction in force to comply with US president's orders.

Updated 12 Mar, 2025 12:59pm

Balochistan standoff ends after all Jaffar Express hostages rescued

Military spokesperson says 33 terrorists killed, 4 FC men martyred, clearance operation underway; claims terrorists were in touch with "handlers in Afghanistan".

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:22am

Pakistan seeks clarity as US mulls restrictions on entry

Embassy in Washington "talking to State Dept"; US officials say visa plan under review.

Updated 10 Mar, 2025 09:03am

Matter of diplomat’s deportation from US under investigation: FO

Says the diplomat was travelling to the US for a private visit.

Updated 11 Mar, 2025 08:28pm

Shocking ambush

The sophistication of attack indicates that separatists likely had support from experienced external players.

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:25am

Cartoon: 12 March, 2025

Published 12 Mar, 2025 03:30am

PCB accuses ICC of sidelining it from Champions Trophy

Board formally complains to cricketing body over slew of "blunders, double standards" and incidents of "selective governance".

Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:55am

Pakistan denounces fresh round of India curbs on Kashmiri organisations: FO

Says one organisation led by prominent leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, while other founded by Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari.

Updated 12 Mar, 2025 11:18pm

Waiting for word from loved ones

Relatives of on-board passengers worry amid connectivity challenges at Quetta Railway Station.

Updated 12 Mar, 2025 08:45am

Cartoon: 13 March, 2025

Published 13 Mar, 2025 04:12am

All trains to and from Balochistan suspended

Official says teams arranged for special train to transport security forces officials from Sibi to area where attack occurred.

Updated 12 Mar, 2025 08:01am

State Bank’s caution

Easing monetary policy will be difficult for SBP without large, sustainable foreign capital inflows and structural tax reforms.

Updated 12 Mar, 2025 08:55am

China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Beijing on Friday

China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu to chair meeting.

Published 12 Mar, 2025 03:13pm

Maulana’s message

The problem now is that most jihadi fighters, ideologues refuse to end their "struggle" on advice of state or mainstream clerics.

Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:10am

Pirate Bay co-founder dies in Slovenia plane crash

Carl Lundstroem was flying in Mooney M20 aeroplane from Croatia's capital Zagreb to Zurich in Switzerland.

Published 12 Mar, 2025 11:29pm

Pakistan to take all necessary measures against terrorist outfits based in Afghanistan: Akram

Tells UNSC that despite presence of 20 terrorist outfits in Afghanistan, Kabul "failed" to address the regional threat.

Updated 11 Mar, 2025 03:53pm