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Today, the cost of interest payments on debt is Rs4.8 trillion, 50% of our federal budget

Seven-year-old child presented as the accused in a motorcycle-lifting case

Weather becomes even colder while power supply remains suspended

Rain made water available to soil and plants and Nitrogen in the atmosphere reached the crops

Project included illumination work, re-laying of new electrical system, ducts for air conditioning, etc

Says initiative will strengthen technology echo system, creates more jobs

PML-N and PTI are hoping to carve out a crucial Punjab win to decide who will run the country

PTI chief says govt held responsible while authority lies with army

Accused arrested in only one of the cases

Discussions with Google president aim to scale up Pakistan's digital economy and skills

'Detailed data' on COVID cases awaited as infections up by 70%

Resignations of 35 more MNAs accepted; party cries foul

Country director says projects shared with board after 'due process' and 'based on the proposed projects’ readiness'

Says dissolution of Punjab Assembly was a ‘masterstroke’ against the PDM

K-P CM refuses to send nominations to opposition; Punjab speaker forms bipartisan panel to break impasse

Invites global lender for negotiations on ‘thorny' issues

Unable to serve customers due to supply constraints, uncertain prospects

Suggests the value of the currency in interbank market at Rs229.15 is close to its fair value

May seize power generation if parts, equipment stuck at ports not released

Central bank gives no reason for increase to $4.6 billion

Power generation dropped almost 5% to 8,147GWh in December

Minister says will not let ordinary people bear the brunt of the lender’s conditions

The surprise build in US crude stocks dampened some optimism around rising Chinese demand and lower Russian supplies

Investors await easing of restrictions on equipment imports

Warns medicines will not be available in the market, urges parliament to act

PTI wiped out all political parties due to its sincere leadership and development initiatives, he added

Customised plans for each destination will be used to invite investments from the private sector

If matter not settled by Friday, it will be decided by K-P parliamentary committee

Participants after thorough deliberation suggested various points to further improve the Act

Public prosecutor confirms new FIR, while police and FIA deny registering any fresh case against PTI leader

PM meets visiting Russian delegation; discusses long-term oil and gas supply

PTI chairman says party 'will cross that bridge' if the time comes for potential disqualification 

Economy was 'shattered' before current government took over, says federal minister

Haroon is currently the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh (SACM) for Media Affairs

Asad Umar demands Sindh LG polls be declared null and void while Ali Haider Zaidi bemoans FIR registered against party

Says welcoming Yogi Adityanath's participation is tantamount to legitimising his terror regime

Iranian Embassy expresses sympathy with victims' families, says both countries 'victims of evil terrorism'

Verdict passed after PTI chief submits details of election expenses during polls in October 2022

JCP confirms three PHC additional judges

Ex-speaker Qaiser blasts Ashraf for doing ‘great injustice’ with his office

Shehbaz withholds approval of minibudget

Indicates that situation over balance of international payments is under control

Dr Waqar Masood Khan could be new member of Dar’s core team

54 chamber leaders warn govt, politicians to work together

Says non-clearance of LCs is causing forced closure of industrial units, unemployment

Trade leader insists FTA will help remove import, export barriers

Railways wants to give vast land for fibre optic cables to generate revenue

Muqam says Imran gave nothing to the people of K-P but distress and desperation

Drags mercury further down in Balochistan capital

FIRs registered against unidentified terrorists under section 7 of Anti-Terrorism Act

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

Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10

Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed

Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators

Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai

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