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Dar’s eleventh-hour diplomacy fails to woo key ally

Budget increases tax rates in both categories, minimum threshold maintained at Rs600,000

Defence contributing 1.7% in GDP shows decline compared to previous years

Budget imposes taxes on various sectors, introduces penalties for non-filers and tax evasion

Kashmiri fighters threw grenades, fired at army checkpoint in remote Doda area, injuring six soldiers

Initiates contempt proceedings against executive’s alleged meddling in judicial matters

Both sides deliberated upon various areas of mutual interest, bilateral defense, cooperation

Marwat’s counsel request formation of a larger bench

Recommends abolishing post lying vacant for over a year

4,902 operations conducted in Balochistan with 51 terrorists killed, Sindh 2 terrorists on 142 operations

Three Lahore High Court judges to elevate to the Supreme Court

Rs750m proposed for Special Technology Zone Authority, Rs9,669 m for Establishment Division

Opposition slams ‘excessive taxes’ in proposed budget

Benazir Kafaalat scheme beneficiaries increased from 9.3 million to 10 million

“The objective of this initiative is to promote digital transformation.” says Aurangzeb

High rates, shortage of animals & traffic disruption near cattle markets irk citizens

It will house hospitals, medical and nursing varsities, labs and diagnostics centres

Alliance calls for reforms in allowances and pensions

Members argued that providing tax exemptions to industrialists would not benefit common man

Opposition lawmakers shout slogans against govt in National Assembly

Police say private employee also died during anti-drug trafficking operation

Pindi’s largest health facility remains closed with patients eagerly awaiting its reopening

Wardens to restore flow after helpline calls

Major allocation to power sector amid efforts to relieve consumers, support key initiatives

Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements

Farmers face uncertainty as federal allocations drop amid rising costs, growth concerns

KSE-100 index gains 207.94 points, settles at 72,797.43

MD says hike in capital gains tax on sale of stocks, dividend income to rejuvenate bourse

Mayor chairs meeting to set things rolling for quick and safe lifting of offal

35 cattle heads recovered from the suspect

Seeks petitioner’s response on KU legal director's reply

Finance minister pushes for industry growth amid calls for SME, middle-class support

Sweeping new taxes target non-filers, salaried individuals, and everyday goods

Govt must carefully consider impact of allowing sugar exports on market stability and inflation rates

Reigning in inflation at less than 12% with central bank’s interest rates have been slashed by 1.5 percentage points

Govts narrative “oil smuggling needs to be stopped as it threatens the local economy”, is disconnected from reality

Hamas positively responds to plan that lack any credible enforcement mechanism in case of Israeli recalcitrance

Mengal said Feb 8 elections created an artificial leadership in Balochistan

Complete shutdown in Quetta; Lahore, Islamabad see routine activity

President links recent Islamabad bombing, Balochistan assaults to militancy based in Afghanistan

ICC, BCB officials hold talks with Naqvi; Governing body urges Pakistan to play India; PCB passes decision to PM

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Over 4,000 cops deployed; Metro Bus service between twin cities suspended

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Khumariyan band to open PNCA's first live series, featuring folk fusion, modern beats

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Initiative aims to promote historical preservation, inclusivity and interfaith harmony

Wholesale markets see record price hikes, old dates processed and sold as fresh

IHC directs all four children be produced at the next hearing

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Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook

Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability

Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market

As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home

From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy

Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia

Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship

KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points

Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances

Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation

PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later

Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF

Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment

Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth

Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs

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Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats

Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore

State media said an explosion occurred early Saturday in Shuoyang, Shanxi province

Man convicted of murdering 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 will start an appeal hearing on Monday

Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks

Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust

Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks

Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era

Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn

Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory

The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener

Johnson claims downhill gold

He took the coaching role in February 2024

Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank

Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory

They chased 183 with five wickets to spare

They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens

Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost

Delegation meets PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore; BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support

Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early

'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says

ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments

He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over