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Key milestone for CPEC, serves as first step of Belt and Road Initiative

KSE-100 index gains 484.35 points, settles at 63,703.45

Provinces reluctant to pay cost of subsidised LNG supply to fertiliser plants

Urges businesspeople to take advantage of DCTS, highlights favourable export climate

Currency touches new four-month high at Rs279.12 vs dollar

Higher-for-longer rates could dampen economic growth, suppress demand for oil

Earnings surge 51% on strong performance by banking, energy sectors

Wapda acquires consultancy services for archiving inscriptions

PML-N leader claims FATF steered into law due to ‘interference of military, intelligence agency’

One soldier sustained injuries in the line of duty, says ISPR

We have reminded global lender of coalition govt’s promise of transparent election via our letter, says Gohar

Karachi Police act swiftly on viral video of reckless aerial firing by college students, urge disciplinary measures

Zuckerberg expected to hold talks on AI, meet with President Yoon Suk Yeol and heads of ROK's technology powerhouses

CEO Pichai told employees that some of the tool's responses offended its users and had shown bias

Endorses Shehbaz as PM candidate

German Foreign Minister Baerbock hails ‘courageous steps’ to put past behind, work towards ‘durable peace’

Taipei had launched its domestic submarine last September

Mubadala, Goldman Sachs this week announced agreement to a $1b private credit partnership to invest in Asia Pacific

President signs fresh advice for sitting

About 13.5% of Michigan Democrats cast a ballot for 'uncommitted' in the primary, following push by activists

Navalny, 47, died at an Arctic penal colony on Feb. 16; his allies accuse President Putin of having him murdered

Corps Commander Peshawar reiterates army's steadfast commitment to welfare of tribal communities

'We will continue the momentum of settlement throughout the country,' vows Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Balochistan speaker Jan Jamali skips inaugural session; Achakzai administers oath to 57 MPAs

Kakar tells IHC an armed resistance is going on in Balochistan

Court rules no punishment can be imposed on accused, further trial would be waste of time

Authority also defends local airlines hiring foreign aviators

CJ says trial seems to be a fixed match

Lawmakers slam growing ‘ignorance’ and ‘intolerance’ in country’s society

Imran picks Junaid Khan for deputy speakership

Beijing had initially sought a hike in interest rate

The air taxi could be booked at Rs95,000 per hour

ECP issues schedule for presidential election

Up to seven feet of water inundates streets

Caretaker PM advises president to convene sitting

Murder suspect falls victim to revenge plot orchestrated by brother-in-law

Court grants Memon’s plea for withdrawal of show cause notice in contempt case

The summer break duration has also been announced. Students will get holidays from June 3 to August 14

Newly-elected CM calls high-level meeting to review measures against street crimes

Students have option to pay fee at any UBL branch in Karachi, submit scrutiny form to board office

PASBAN Democratic Party, Lyari, stages protest demonstration against inflation, shutdown, low pressure of gas

Kamal emphasises that allegations made by PPP regarding fake mandates weren't new, had been publicly aired on tv

Officers accused of altering XII results challenge Anti-Corruption Establishment jurisdiction

Ruthless muggers shoot citizens with impunity in a lawless city

Huge quantity of drugs and illegal weapons recovered

New uniforms to enhance aesthetics, comfort, weather resilience

Opposition stages protests outside press clubs across Sindh

Haleem even volunteers to return to jail if proven wrong

Head of TTP’s Mohsin Qadir group, his deputy also killed

Around 113 newly elected MPAs will take oath, elect speaker, his deputy

Says current government operates on fake mandate, which JUI-F does not recognise

Police officials strongly condemn the assault, terming attacks on security personnel intolerable

Price of 20kg flour bag hits Rs3,300 in Peshawar; dealers warn it could soar to Rs4,000 if supply not restored

TTAP also stages protest near Faisal Mosque against alleged irregularities in 2024 general elections

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

BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support

CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities

Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life

Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction

Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts

Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation

PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm

Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning

Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations

Both constables have been suspended from service

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

Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb

Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan

SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump

Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue

Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed

Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion

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

US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March

Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful

Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'

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It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events

The suspects will be charged after interrogation

Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'

UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget

BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support

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

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