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Sign five new agreements aiming to support recovery

KSE-100 index slumps 1,039.34 points, settles at 62,773.72

PM asks provinces to take over 68 projects costing Rs121b, stops spending on MPs’ schemes

Offshore investors will be focused on how Chinese authorities treat foreign creditors when company fails

Closes at Rs279.64 against greenback

Govt will auction 300MHz of spectrum, extend optic fibre network

Anticipates inflation hitting 23-25%, unveils plans for new currency notes

Four months ahead of general elections, inauguration of Ram Temple will be used by Modi to seek third term as PM

Indian government has been unleashing brutal state power to crush political dissent

Reading in Pakistan is viewed as luxury or hobby, not something that is necessary part of intellectual development

Following APS tragedy, all stakeholders put their heads together, chalked out comprehensive anti-terrorism strategy

Fact that this reverting back to congeniality has taken place within the minimum timeframe is laudable

All three documents lacked details, others are downright unworkable within current economic, political circumstances

115% surge in foreign tourist arrivals, anticipating international receipts to reach $1.3 billion by tend of 2023

Vows Section 9 action if women barred from electoral activities

ISPR says four individuals including two officers were injured during attack in Abyei

Afghanistan's foreign minister again rejects UN call for the appointment of a special envoy for the country

Naikman Ullah was involved in numerous terrorist activities including target killing of civilians, says ISPR

Chinese official says two countries will continue to enhance political mutual trust

Ex-PM says former Punjab CM Buzdar did nothing for South Punjab during his 4-year tenure

Contingents from Pakistan Army and Bahrain National Guards are participating in the two-week-long exercise, says ISPR

Bilawal says PML-N has no economic plan

European Commission to review UNRWA funding amid Israeli allegations of staff involvement in Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

The plan includes introduction of new notes with significantly enhanced security features starting Feb 2024

'We are concerned and would urge Iran to continue to de-escalate tensions in the region,' says British PM Sunak

A PPP activist sustained injuries in the incident that led to torching of two vehicles, say police

Opposition unity in India falters as key party switches sides and others break ranks, boosting PM Modi's prospects

US hate complaints surged 180% post-Hamas-Israel conflict, citing anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian incidents on the rise

Governor Jameel Ahmad says inflation currently at ‘elevated’ level but would ease from March

Sattar urges people to scrutinise 15-year-rule in province and take stock of alleged destruction caused by ruler

Speeds up election campaign, leads rally to Lyari, Agra Taj and other areas

Patients with respiratory issues forced to share aerosol masks, receive treatment from private clinics

Vaping Industry Association argue that vapes pose significantly lower health risks than tobacco

Threaten sewage system shutdown if outstanding wages not paid by Wednesday

Incarcerated social media activist re-arrested after securing bail from ATC

MQM-P advocates for three changes

Says party faces no major electoral challenge in most districts of province

Party candidates, independents highlight their past achievements to win support

The conference was organized by the right-wing Nahala organization, which advocates for Jewish settlement expansion

No political party has yet come up with an agenda to boost the country’s economic health, says Kakar

Experts caution that any strikes against Iranian forces inside Iran could force Tehran to respond forcefully

Some cases of water-borne diseases reported in nearby villages

FM Jilani meets Iranian counterpart; both sides agree to establish 'high-level constructive mechanism'

CJP says action against media persons merely on the basis of criticism is wrong

Justice Tariq Masood quits amid lawyer objections

APHC leaders appealed to the international community to hold India accountable for its crimes in occupied Kashmir

Info minister says formation of JIT has visible impact

Top court says no provision in Constitution or Elections Act disqualifying proclaimed offender from contesting polls

Chairman Tiwana says move will develop quality financial intelligence on tax evasion

Genuine grass root political workers are sidelined in favour of candidates belonging to influential and rich families

Medical institute says former premier's optical coherence tomography shows clinical improvement

Court also ordered Law Secretary, Raja Naeem Akbar, Cabinet Secretary, Kamran Ali Afzal, to appear before the court

PDMA forecasts 43-45°C under normal conditions

Influx leads to heavy traffic, high occupancy in hotels, guest houses and restaurants

Excessive screen time increases emotional distance within households

Technicians were present in the area for technical work related to the project

Says Pakistan is blessed with abundant resources

Calls for stronger case management during full-court meeting

Oil shock, global uncertainty drive unexpected 100bps increase

MoI says allegation aims to cover up Afghan Taliban support for terrorists

Justice (retd) Shah questions CJP's role in safeguarding judiciary

PTI, allies aim to align street and parliamentary strategy

Court suspends LHC ruling on travel bans

India declares IIOJK seminary unlawful under UAPA

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Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney led losses, though there were gains in Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Jakarta

Awaits cabinet nod; security, spectrum made key to licensing

Smart meters, transmission upgrades, battery storage among four priority areas

FPCCI Regional Chairman Zaki Aijaz said cargo transported by rail is considerably more economical

Committee says govt institutions manipulate tenders, financial requirements

KSE-100 settles at 169,497 as investors await clarity on interest rate outlook

Malik emphasised that all policies must be grounded in Pakistan's realities

Traders warn of de-industrialisation, stagnation, vast SME closures

Rises Rs800 per tola; rupee settles at 278.82 per dollar

Says improved competition, efficiency will address distortions, unlock growth

Machinery imports rise 10.28% as sport goods exports increase 12.99% to $319m

ECC clears policy to import old cars, gives contradictory statement to SBP

Market eventually settles at 169,497.36; SBP later raises the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50%

STOXX 600 flat as oil and gas index jumps 8%; ECB and Bank of England meetings in focus this week

Policy rate jumps defying market hopes with effect from Tuesday

Rescuers were seen using angle grinders to cut through metal of compartments, reach survivors

Iran's latest proposal sets aside nuclear discussion until war is ended, disputes over shipping from Gulf resolved

UK PM faces vote on possible parliamentary probe

Araghchi says US push reflects 'unmet war aims' Washington reviews Iranian phased de-escalation proposal

Week's schedule also includes an address to Congress, lavish state dinner at White House, a stop in New York City

Rare appointment of a non-foreign service officer as New Delhi

Muslims systematically targeted to rig polls

Tel Aviv expands scope despite ceasefire

Zaidi now has 30 days to form a cabinet and present it to parliament for approval

Suspect in Washington dinner plot appears in court

Nearly a dozen Muslim families said some names were struck off voter list despite their documents being in place

Trump discusses new Iran proposal with national security aides

Bahrain said revocations followed royal order under Article 10/3 for harming interest or disloyalty

Russia offers to 'do what it can' to help resolve regional tensions as Putin meets Iran FM Araghchi

The deal also provides a quota of 5,000 temporary employment visas for Indian professionals

He is eyeing to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row

Encourages fans to use public transport or minimise fuel consumption

They still have a 12-point cushion over their closest challengers Pau

They will face PSG in the Champions League semifinal

Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return

Hundreds of visitors travel each weekend to Reg-e-Rawan -- the moving sands

The Blues will face Manchester City following a 1-0 victory

He is eyeing to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row

They were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice

They threw away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 at Torino

Villarreal edge Celta Vigo to tighten their grip on third place

The opener blasted 103 off 37 balls for his second IPL ton

Lopez and Rashford scored in Barca’s 2-0 triumph over Getafe

Alexander Sorloth struck twice in 3-2 victory over Bilbao

Sabalenka marched on into Madrid Open last 16