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West says he discussed ‘dangerous impact of Taliban edicts on millions of Afghans’ access to vital aid and education’

Official decision should be made to help the workers cope with rising cost of living, says PPP leader

Company says it is shutting down its plant for two weeks due to inventory shortages

Convict Muhammad Waseem held his parents responsible for his wife’s refusal to return home

Registrar office raises several objections including use of ‘inappropriate language’ in petition

‘If we don't have LCs open right now, we might see shortages in the next fortnight’, says official

Shehbaz says political turmoil, disunity could cost the country its 'hard-earned gains against terrorism'

Biden repeatedly extended the emergency measures put in place in 2020

Pakistan army relief operation underway since 72 hours; Five more students rescued alive, says ISPR

IMF mission briefed on economic policies as Dar stresses govt's resolve to reach an agreement

JIT formed to identify Peshawar blast culprits

Interior ministry says no change in fees for issuance of machine-readable passports

Security at hilltop residence beefed up; bulletproof windows, rooms to protect former prime premier

Lawmakers condemn terrorist attack in Peshawar

ECP to deliver reserved judgment following Elahi's attempt to strip party chief of his position

Hearing on ECP proceedings against PTI chief to be resumed only after withdrawal of similar petition in IHC

Claims Islamabad has played a vital role in forging political consensus on several human rights issues

Strong Russian exports offset ME tension, hopes of higher Chinese demand

Generation cost of IPPs indexed to US dollar is set to increase due to rupee depreciation

SBP directs banks to open foreign currency accounts to retain up to 35% of export proceeds

Calls on govt, SBP to resolve LC crisis, ensure industry’s survival

Plunges to all-time low near Rs270 against US dollar as gold clinches new high

Brings total amount of job cuts to 10,000, or around 13% of its current workforce

Fall in consumer spending had hit GDP in the final months of the year

Received bids for 1.4 million shares of the 45.5 million on offer following Hindenburg controversy

Govt to ask lender to allow implementation of conditions over longer period

Caretaker minister seeks central induction policy for doctors

Two CPOs, 49 DSPs have been transferred

Orders land allocation of new block in Allied Hospital

Caretaker Minister directed utilisation of all resources for timely completion of the project

Neighbours pull two children out of flames in room

Police launch investigation after road blockade by demonstrators

Over 40 passengers had perished as ill-fated bus fell into a ravine

There has been a significant increase in cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases

K-P caretaker CM strongly condemns the blast inside a mosque in Police Lines Peshawar terming it cowardly and barbaric

Decided to raise the matter in a PDM meeting soon

Renowned singers such Sain Zahoor, Muhammad Hamza, Samina Khan, Syeda Bushra gave phenomenal live performances

Sources say by-elections will be held under new arrangement

President asks GB govt to create opportunities for youth in IT sector

Massive influx of passport seekers threatens security situation at regional passport office

US special envoy Thomas West held a series of meetings in Islamabad to recalibrate the Afghan strategy

Search operation still underway to recover the remaining victims, including the boatman

Premier Shehbaz vows to implement National Action Plan with full force to root out terrorists

61 martyred in suicide bombing at mosque in high security police lines; 157 injured

Rupee devalued by 7.5% to record-breaking low on third consecutive day of losing streak

According to the FIR, bus owners instructed driver to dispatch the vehicle despite its technical faults

PTI to move PHC against governor for not giving date of polls

LHC directs ETPB to wrap up its proceedings within 15 days after hearing AML chief

Resolutions passed at Bacha Khan Conference also seek opening of Pak-Afghan trade routes

Pakistan has taken a range of legislative, policy and institutional steps to advance the human rights agenda

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