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Former Afghan president urges ruling Taliban to reopen girls' high schools

40-year-old’s act of self-mutilation with a pocket knife triggered panic among crowds at popular temple in UP

Regional gathering is due to take place in Samarkand on Sept 15 and 16

Floods likely to reduce Pakistan’s GDP by over 2 percentage points, says premier Shehbaz

PTI leader dismisses credibility of decisions made ‘behind closed doors’

Five people were also injured in the incident, says spokesperson

Thousands leave Dadu district as floodwaters surround Dadu city

Humidity adds to the difficulties of displaced families awaiting aid

The state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept 19

Minister says had never seen such a climate-induced catastrophe; admits that energy providers have failed to deliver

IHC rules law of contempt should operate in least restrictive manner

Tarar says PTI should utilise money to help flood victims instead of using it to hold rallies

Manchhar Lake water now heading towards Dadu’s main city, flooding several towns, villages

PML-N leaders considering options for in-house change in Punjab; up to 20 K-P MPAs preparing to jump ship

Party suspends membership of Abdul Shakoor Shad for challenging his quitting from NA in court

At the relief camp in Makli, flood survivors complain that the eerie setting makes them feel like prisoners

Hailing from a poor family and overcoming many calamities, Sindh’s Abdul Nabi Mirani is always ready to offer his help

A historic Parsi newspaper served the community for years. Its legacy lives on in Quetta

Sindhi Artist Mussarat Mirza’s work, much like her life, reflects a resilience of the vagaries that life enfolds

Met Dept says wet system in Sindh weakens but another depression may bring light rain to Karachi

San Francisco-based Bolt was last valued at $11 billion after a funding round in January

Union members walk out in protest citing health, safety concerns

Changes to EU fiscal rules to be proposed in October

Senator says housing expo will give fresh push to construction sector

Bannu West field estimated to contain country’s largest hydrocarbon reserves

Livestock displacement, fodder shortage result in 20-30% reduced supplies

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 361 points to settle at 41,948

Fed’s quantitative tightening may make this year more brutal for markets

Automaker gears up to expand in US market

Exchange-traded fund consists of govt securities that will offer fixed return

Currency selling with difference of Rs10-12 per dollar in open, inter-bank markets

Kurram residents stage protest rally against ‘armed groups’

The DMO had summoned PTI chief to explain his position over alleged use of official resources

These services would be provided by the nominated officers within the fixed timeframe

CM says Rs10b will be spent on provision of free medicines

CM thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz for his all support for the rehabilitation of the flood affected people

Increasing number of big cats bamboozles Lahore Zoo administration

Court fixes Oct 15 for further proceedings

58 health department teams are active in flood-hit area

Pledges to construct, repair roads in deluged areas

Speakers underscore the need for additional mental health resources

Victim allegedly took his life after his appeals for reinstatement were rejected

Police seize over Rs40m from the suspects

We speak to families, soldiers & officials to recount some of the feats of valour, camaraderie during our terror fight

Despite warnings, it seems that government officials were slow to prepare for the floods

With the second season up on Netflix, the cast opens up about love, arranged marriage, compromise, and Sima Taparia

Express Media Group and Entrepreneurship and Youth Development Society jointly organise webinar on important issue

PTI chief says nation will hold them responsible if the economy deteriorates further

The postponement of bye-polls on vacant seats in three provinces has stirred a new political debate

The disaster is indeed unprecedented, as Secretary General Guterres also noted while visiting Pakistan

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

Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match

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

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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

Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match

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

She clocked a third-best time of 1min 38.28sec

The Men in Green defeated Netherlands by three wickets

His short-term deal will run through June 2026

Florida is no longer a safe destination for tourists, says the group

They will face unpredictable arch-rivals Marseille in an anticipated clash