» 'Extremist' Imran Khan's Adiala jail meetings 'completely banned': minister
05/12/25 21:22 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan outside a court in Islamabad, August 25, 2022. — ReutersInfo minister says PTI founder holds "Taliban-like mindset".Dialogue with PTI only possible without party founder: Tarar.Tarar says...

» Cleric Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza released from Adiala jail
05/12/25 19:45 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Cleric Muhammad Ali Mirza pictured during a lecture released on August 25, 2025. — Screeengrab via YouTube@EngineerMuhammadAliMirzaClipsCleric granted bail in blasphemy case charges.Surety bonds submitted before release from jail.D...

» Govt's offer for dialogue with PTI remains intact: Sanaullah
05/12/25 19:43 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PM's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan addressing a press conference, on March 1, 2023.— NNIPTI avoiding meaningful political engagement again: Sanaullah.Rana urges PTI to return to negotiation table.Talal...

» Takeaways from ISPR DG Lt Gen Chaudhry's hard-hitting press conference
05/12/25 18:34 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry speaks during a press conference in Rawalpindi, December 5, 2025. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News Inter-Services Public Relations Director ...

» US lawmakers express 'concern' over worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan
05/12/25 17:02 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Congress members Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar, Greg Casar, and Rashida Tlaib. — US Congress websitePramila Jayapal leads letter, signed by 44 lawmakers.They urge swift imposition of targeted measures.They say diaspora in US faced th...

» Provinces resist Centre's bid to shift HEC, BISP, PSDP costs
05/12/25 14:34 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Finance MinisterMuhammad Aurangzeb in a group photo with representatives of all four provinces ahead of the 11th NFC meeting in Islamabad on December 4, 2025. — Geo NewsProvinces say NFC cannot apportion federal expenditures.Centre...

» Audio leaks case: Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Gandapur, again
05/12/25 14:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Former KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur addresses the media in Mansehra, KP, on Nov 27, 2024. — AFP/FileJudge orders police to arrest Gandapur, produce him before court. Additional Sessions Judge Nasr Minallah presides over hearing.Proceedi...

» Taliban regime's non-cooperation may have delayed Turkiye delegation's Pakistan visit: FO
05/12/25 13:20 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaks during weekly briefing on December 5, 2025. X@ForeignOfficePk Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi on Friday said that the Taliban regime's lack of cooperation may be ...

» Pakistan to launch AI-powered immigration system in January
05/12/25 13:27 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A worker walks at the departure area of the Islamabad International Airport, on April 18, 2018. — ReutersProtectors system to be made fully foolproof, says Naqvi.Deported individuals to be barred from receiving visas again.National...

» Controversial tweets case: Imaan Mazari, husband file distrust petition against judge in IHC
05/12/25 12:50 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir is pictured before a court in Islamabad on August 20, 2023. — AFPLawyer Mazari says she's ready to face seven-year imprisonment.Advocate Chattha requests court to allow them to present witness...

» In fiery presser, ISPR DG terms Imran Khan 'mentally ill, national security threat'
05/12/25 11:55 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday castigated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his party's "anti-army's rhetoric", terming him a "mentally ill person, whose conduct had ...

» Defence ministry notifies Field Marshal Asim Munir as CDF
05/12/25 11:05 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir gestures during an event on May 29, 2025. — ISPRNotification issued after approval from President Asif Ali Zardari.COAS Munir elevated to rank of Field Marshal earlier this year.CDF...

» Former PM Imran's aide Shahzad Akbar declared proclaimed offender
05/12/25 10:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Former adviser to ex-PM Imran Khan on interior Mirza Shahzad Akbar. — Geo News/Murtaza Ali ShahChallan of case against Akbar also submitted to court.Former PM's aide faces case registered by NCCIA in July.Ex-adviser to Imran Khan l...

» Two-month-old girl allegedly killed by parents in Mianwali
05/12/25 01:29 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of a person holding the hand of a newborn baby. — AFP/File Police say couple were upset over birth of second daughter.Infant allegedly submerged in water tank inside house: police. Father arrested; mother c...

» Rise in mild Karachi earthquakes prompts calls for disaster preparedness
04/12/25 23:13 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Rescue efforts underway after a residential building collapsed in Lyari, Karachi, July 6, 2025. — PPI In June, consecutive tremors shook Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi. Fifty-seven low-intensity quakes, measuring 1.5-3.8 on...

» Sindh launches e-marking system to minimise errors in examination results
04/12/25 23:31 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Students are solving their question papers during pre-entry test in Hyderabad. — APP/File Aiming to digitise the marking system across all educational institutions in the province, the Sindh government on Thursday introduced an e-m...

» CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir — a brief profile
04/12/25 21:45 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir addresses an event. — Radio Pakistan/File Field Marshal Asim Munir has been appointed as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces , making him the head of all armed forces. The top...

» Pakistan will now soar to greater heights: Field Marshal Asim Munir
04/12/25 20:52 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir gestures during an event on May 29, 2025. — ISPR COAS Munir speaks to journalists at Awain-e-Sadar. Things are moving towards improvement: Field Marshal.PM approves summary for Muni...

» Punjab schools' winter vacations announced
04/12/25 19:59 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Children walk to school amid heavy smog conditions in Lahore on December 1, 2022. — AFP The Punjab government has announced winter vacations for all educational institutions across the province, stated a notification issued on Thur...

» Field Marshal Asim Munir appointed Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces
04/12/25 21:16 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. — ISPR ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces . The top army official — who was promoted to t...

» Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims

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» Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

05/12/25 20:43 - BBC News - World

» Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

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» Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn

05/12/25 19:43 - BBC News - World

» Namibia loses bid to overturn ban on rhino horn trade

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» Olympian and other Eritreans freed after 18 years without trial, relatives tell the BBC

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» Putin says Russia ready to supply 'uninterrupted' fuel to India

05/12/25 17:50 - BBC News - World

» Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal

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» Trump hails 'historic' peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda

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» Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service

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» Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service for 18-year-olds

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» Kenya signs landmark health deal with US despite data fears

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» India travel chaos worsens as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights

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» Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists

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» Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw

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» Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe's strictest abortion laws

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» Arrest over fire petition stirs public debate in Hong Kong

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» Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family

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» Admiral testified Hegseth did not give 'kill them all' order, US lawmakers say

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» Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man

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» Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of 2021 Capitol riot

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» Which countries are boycotting Eurovision and why?

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» 'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks

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» Alert sent for Nevada earthquake that did not happen

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» Prominent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza

05/12/25 02:45 - BBC News - World

» Pak-Qatar Family Takaful aims to raise over Rs1bn via IPO next week
05/12/25 22:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) aims to attract investment in the range of Rs700 million to Rs1.05 billion through selling its 50 million shares to institutional, high net worth individual and retail investors at the Pakistan St...

» Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, streaming unit for $72 billion
05/12/25 21:14 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Netflix on Friday agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood’s most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer. The deal repres...

» IndiGo’s flight chaos spoils India’s wedding parties
05/12/25 20:56 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: Traditional wedding functions are a big affair in India, but they have become a major casualty of the crisis engulfing India’s biggest airline, IndiGo. IndiGo’s mass cancellations this week left thousands of passengers strande...

» Jindal sees subsidies as ‘important’ in potential takeover of Thyssenkrupp steel unit
05/12/25 20:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BERLIN: Jindal Steel International sees government subsidies in Europe as “an important factor” in its strategy for a potential takeover of Thyssenkrupp’s steel division (TKSE), the head of its European business was quoted as saying on F...

» Sri Lanka requests about $200 million financial aid from IMF due to Cyclone Ditwah
05/12/25 20:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that Sri Lanka had requested financial assistance of about $200 million to address the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah . “The IMF remains closely engaged with Sri Lankan authorities dur...

» Wall St futures steady ahead of key inflation report
05/12/25 20:39 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Wall Street’s main indexes were poised for a muted open on Friday as investors awaited a long-delayed inflation report that could shape the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Focus is on the Commerce Department’s Personal Consumption Expendi...

» Polish parliament upholds crypto veto, brushing aside PM’s Russia warning
05/12/25 20:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WARSAW: Poland’s government failed to overturn a presidential veto of a bill regulating cryptocurrencies on Friday, hampering its bid to increase oversight of a market it says is plagued by money laundering and open to exploitation by Ru...

» Customs foils smuggling bid, seizes drugs worth nearly Rs300 million
05/12/25 20:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan Customs on Friday foiled a major bid to smuggle MDMA tablets through the International Mail Office (IMO), seizing narcotics valued at nearly Rs300 million, according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). In a statement, the FBR...

» Germany to comply ‘soon’ with top court ruling on Afghan judge’s visa
05/12/25 20:24 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BERLIN: The German government will comply with a constitutional court ruling demanding an immediate decision in the visa process for an Afghan former judge and his family living in Pakistan, said an interior ministry spokesperson on Frid...

» Global LNG: Asia spot prices at fresh two-month low as mild weather softens demand
05/12/25 19:43 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices hit their lowest level in two months as high inventories and mild weather weighed on demand. The average LNG price for January delivery into north-east Asia <LNG-AS> was $10.66 per mi...

» India’s ONGC moves closer to keeping 20% stake in Russia’s Sakhalin-1 project, sources say
05/12/25 19:34 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corp will pay into Russia’s Sakhalin-1 oil and gas field abandonment fund in roubles, using Indian companies’ frozen dividends to retain its 20% stake in the project, three sources familiar with the...

» RBI rate cut helps India’s Sensex, Nifty pare weekly losses after record highs
05/12/25 19:30 from Business Recorder - Latest News
India’s stock benchmarks closed Friday with gains after the Reserve Bank of India lowered key lending rates by 25 basis points and left room for further cuts, helping bourses nearly erase weekly losses from profit-taking  in recent sessi...

» UAE markets up on Fed rate cut bets
05/12/25 19:25 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates rose on Friday, mirroring gains in global equities ahead of a key reading of U.S. inflation that investors largely believe will not alter hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. Bro...

» Palm rises on Dalian strength, posts second weekly gains
05/12/25 19:19 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures booked a second consecutive weekly gain as the contract rose after a two-session slide, supported by strength in Dalian and Chicago vegetable oils. The benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery...

» Indian rupee marks quiet end to historic week, lags regional peers after RBI rate cut
05/12/25 19:16 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed little changed on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India cut policy rates, logging a quiet close to a week which saw the currency fall below 90 per dollar for the first time on worries about dwindling doll...

» India rate cut, liquidity boost spur $2.7 billion bond rush
05/12/25 19:11 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: A rate cut and easy monetary policy guidance by India’s central bank lifted bonds on Friday, triggering $2.7 billion of issuance from state-run companies and lenders, bankers said. Four state-run firms - REC, Housing and Urban De...

» Karachi Blues crush Sialkot to reclaim Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title
05/12/25 19:07 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Karachi Blues reclaimed the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2025-26 title after outclassing defending champions Sialkot by 218 runs in the final at Gaddafi Stadium, sealing victory with a dominant all-round performance led by Saqib Khan’s fiv...

» Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship
05/12/25 19:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Friday to expand and diversify trade beyond oil and defence despite Western pressure on New Delhi to scale back its decades-old close ties with...

» Copper hits record high, heads for weekly jump after Citi lifts outlook
05/12/25 18:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Copper jumped to a record high on Friday after Citi lifted its price outlook for the metal, while a weak dollar also provided support ahead of an expected U.S. rate cut next week. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange...

» Fakhar Zaman found guilty of breaching ICC code of conduct
05/12/25 18:53 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 percent of his match fee after he was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the tri-series final against Sri Lanka on 29 November, according to an ICC press release....