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Reaches just below Rs286/$ on improved supply of foreign currency

Record high prices drive down oil demand to 1.06m tons in Sept

Malik called for a uniform regulatory regime across all crop varieties to enhance Pakistan’s seed system

World Bank asks govt to tax income below Rs50,000, cut Rs500,000 threshold

Digitisation can boost Pakistan’s GDP by 7%, create 4m jobs

Total despatches reach 4.115 million tonnes, down from 4.284 million tonnes last year

USDA estimates Pakistan will export 4.8m tons of rice, fetch extra $1b

ECP to halt all development projects in the run-up to the upcoming general elections affecting construction adversely

Ex ministers, MPs, rights activists, govt officials call for effective enforcement of relevant laws

Three-day visa processing time is being ensured for the expo visitors which will continue for five days

Pollution, boat strikes, marine debris and reckless fishing are added threats

Four held in case lodged at Sharea Faisal Police Station under sections of murder and terrorism

Mingora women’s cricket team beat Kabal by seven runs

Approves code of conduct for international observers

Iran's Khamenei warns against normalising ties with Israel, while Israel's PM Netanyahu remains optimistic

Kabul embassy calls crackdown on Afghans ‘harassment’

Played at world’s highest natural stadium, event aims to promote peace among people of Diamer, Hunza and Nagar

No human being wants to become bad; his environment, his ignorance and his unreality force him to become so

Militants were involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing of civilians, says ISPR

Indian police raid NewsClick and journalists' homes in foreign funding probe, raising media freedom concerns

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred with Nepal epicenter at 2:51 p.m., says National Center for Seismology of India

The poverty headcount in country is estimated to have reached 39.4% in FY23, says report

136 killed, 144 injured in 65 militant attacks across the country last month, says Islamabad-based think tank

NAP apex body approves ‘one document regime’ for Afghanistan

Maharashtra forms inquiry committee to probe deaths in Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Hospital in Nanded district

Poaching of baby turtles and eggs increasing risk to survival of already endangered species

Secretary General Omar terms issue of enforced disappearances most blatant form of pre-poll rigging

PML-N leader says party supremo to head to court after welcome reception

Threatens to revoke diplomatic immunity of diplomats told to leave who remain after October 10

Says Vice Admiral Naveed will be promoted to rank of admiral on Oct 7

sa says Practice and Procedure Act does not transfer powers outside SC

Bushra Bibi asks IHC to enhance security of her husband in Adiala Jail

PPP chief declares party is ready for elections; seeks immediate announcement of polls date

Price of diesel, which is used by the Pakistan Railways, has decreased by Rs11 per litre

AAG highlights challenges in recovering Rs40 billion following LHC’s ruling against FPA in electricity bills

Discussions to be held on plan to reduce expenses, suspending officer recruitment

Clocks in at 31.4% in Sept due to administrated hike in electricity, fuel prices

Petitioner contended that time period set by British colonial rulers was too short

PMA calls on authorities to launch transparent inquiry to uncover root causes of these problems

CM says poverty ratio in city's kutchi abadis as high as rural areas of the province

National Tsunami Centre director trashes rumours of earthquake hitting Pakistan

Routes to DHA, Clifton disrupted due to roadblocks on busy intersection

Says since currently there is no political govt so no MPA or MNA will interfere

Sweepers, guards, gardeners manage to pass computer based typing test for the post of a Junior Clerk

LHC division bench headed by Justice Shahid Karim reserved decision on different petitions challenging hike

Former minister says everybody wants peace and harmony in country

Security guard detained for investigation

An estimated 600,000 Afghans have arrived in Pakistan since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in August 2021

Expresses dissatisfaction over pace of work

High exposure to popular media has complicated the spousal preferences of singles in urban areas

Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions

Ambassador Mortensen expresses Denmark’s interest in green energy initiatives in Sindh

Leadership reaffirms commitment to fair wages and social protection

Suspect involved in 200–250 robberies, 40–50 motorcycles, 300–400 phones, Rs5–6m cash snatched

DPO says attack followed by intense firing, explosions, Miryan Road closed to traffic

Discussions included prospects for strengthening the historically significant Pakistan-US partnership

Families of the crew members expressed deep concern over the safety of their loved ones

Islamabad High Court (IHC) permits Imran to hold meetings twice a week - on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Report pointed to continued resilience in key economic indicators

Bodies told to curb spending; funds shift aims to sustain relief projects

Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court's judgment

Says initiative to act as powerful economic multiplier Loans of up to Rs10m will be available on easy terms

High-speed diesel is widely used in the transport and agriculture sectors

Track 1.5 dialogue brings together officials, experts to explore de-escalation

Passenger numbers shrink despite fare cuts, reduced flights

Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen

Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%

Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar

Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14

Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike

See progress on setting up independent tax policy office

Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain

Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline

Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security

Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling

Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources

Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b

Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994

Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as ​of 1016 GMT

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors

Suspected terror attack raises UK threat level as Somali-born British man faces attempted murder charges

Targets reportedly include Iran's 'remaining military assets, leadership and infrastructure,' according to Fox News

Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence

Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets

Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza

US demanded that cost-cutting include overhauling the UN pension system

Prosecutors said Sharifullah helped the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate

Wang and Rubio last met in-person in Munich in February

Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz

Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties

Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy

'We have seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will also see your vessels,' says IRGC Aerospace Force chief

Germany says it is prepared for possible US troop cuts, stresses importance of transatlantic ties

Israel's foreign ministry says 20 of the ships 'now making their way peacefully to Israel'

Biennial RIMPAC, held since 1971, aims to boost cooperation among participating countries

Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season

The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week

They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup

Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City

He made history in London marathon on Sunday

He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy

Iran's absence is already threatening to overshadow the meeting

They settled with a 1-1 draw in the Champions League semifinal first leg

They are holding a 10-point lead over Napoli

Their promotion will go down to the final day of the regular season

Devine, Bates and Tahuhu were named in the squad

Inoue will defend his titles for a seventh time

They are one step from a first continental final in decades

PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal

She defeated the defending champion 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in the quarter final