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Bond yields steady as investors digest weak labour data

Cost saw an increase of Rs302 billion against original price due to rupee devaluation

ICB expresses interest in buying Silkbank shares worth €50 million

Minister of planning says CPEC must for Pakistan’s economic growth, regional connectivity

Hike in gas tariffs on SSGC, SNGPL networks causing disparity in urea prices

Govt delegates powers to petroleum ministry to accelerate exploration activities

Resorts to be built, managed and operated in partnership between public and private sectors

Meeting mulls strategy to contain assaults on security personnel

Senate sub-committee assures its support in getting funds for the province

Qaiser makes it conditional for govt to publicly announce its readiness for talks

PBS says 95% work has been completed in K-P; 95% in Punjab; 92% in Sindh and six per cent in Balochistan

He was taken into custody after he voluntarily surrendered to the police outside the Peshawar High Court, DI Bench

Sepoy Hamid Rasool was martyred during an IBO in South Waziristan district, says ISPR

Finance minister Dar informs US Ambassador Blome about progress in talks held with IMF

Says will accept verdict of full bench, excluding those judges who recused themselves

Islamabad is also in talks with UAE to secure an assurance for a foreign reserves deposits, says Aisha Pasha

Expert vet team successfully treats suffering elephant at Karachi Zoo; says her survival depends on care by zoo

Army chief meets with officers, soldiers reiterating resolve to defend country's sovereignty and territorial integrity

Lawmakers pass resolution barring PM, cabinet from implementing ‘unlawful’ verdict

Local currency recovered to Rs284.25 per US dollar, ending its four days losing streak

Tarar reiterates govt position of holding elections on same day

Justice Farooq warns of legal action if PTI chief fails to appear in next hearing

The two regions agreed to end their diplomatic rift and re-open embassies after years of hostility

PML-N leaders maintain elections will not be held next month

High demand, lack of infrastructure blamed for the shortfall

The move comes after Iran welcomed an Emirati ambassador last September ending a six-year absence

Senior govt official says govt would not approve any proposal to file references in the SJC

Legislation aims at amending 17 sections of NAO-1999

WB says despite fiscal crunch huge spending contributing to higher public debt

MoU with Google’s country partner will provide access to high-quality digital education

Pakistan's population increases by 5.5 million people a year but no heed paid to increasing food requirements

15,000 cases were reported from Khyber tribal district alone last year

CM orders special branch to strictly monitor the flour handout process

Mechanism established to reduce damage caused by monsoon rains in the future

Country’s new govt wants 40% share in project

Rampant Iranian oil smuggling reduces demand for diesel supplies

Currency market awaits resumption of IMF loan programme

Prices of PSMC cars have increased up to Rs235,000, will come into effect from April 6

Hopes to qualify for $450 million loan to bridge financing gap of $6 billion

Hopes to capitalise on rising labour costs, zero textile export tariffs

Says unprecedented increase will lead to rapid de-industrialisation

Adopts new guidelines for import of animals and their products

Pull out capital from national saving schemes due to uncompetitive rate of return

This is a violation of the inalienable fundamental human rights of women, says spokesperson

State minister for petroleum admits that it’s not possible to supply gas 24 hours due to depleting reserves

LHC issues direction on PTI petition against the postings of officers who may ‘influence upcoming elections'

Commission notifies schedule for provincial assembly in line with SC ruling

Beijing offers world a new kind of modernity by defying western template, experts agree at Boao forum

Nawaz Sharif rejects verdict, calls for filing reference against top court judges

PPP chairman says he wants to see day when SC is standing on right side of history

CM Murad expresses deep sorrow over deaths, urges citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity

Court disposes of their applications for suspension of sentence, declaring them infructuous

Sindh CM says Pakistan 'does not want war' but will never compromise on its defence

Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties

Iranian ship will also be backloaded to Pakistani territorial waters for return to its original owners after repairs

No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed

May, 2025 judgment explicitly directed govt and Parliament to address this deficiency

Will take up petition for Bushra's treatment under personal physician

Says those controlling jail meetings hold key to easing tensions

Ordinance aims to fulfil legal requirements for PIA assets transfer

Hafiz Naeem slams governance, urges system change

Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures

Trump says move aims to assist neutral countries whose ships have been caught in the conflict

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Brent crude futures were up $1.22, or 1.1%, to $109.39 a barrel at ​0909 GMT after settling down $2.23 on Friday

Hopes of US–Iran peace pact, stable oil prices keep market in green territory

Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives

Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries

From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income

Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes

Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences

Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025

Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens

Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May

Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment

Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others

Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements

SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall

Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement

No suspects were in custody following the ​shooting just after 9​pm at a party at Arcadia ‌Lake

Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships

Air traffic returns to normal ​after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted

Rodent-borne virus strikes expedition ship off Cape Verde, leaving three dead and three ill aboard MV Hondius

Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for ​his response to September 11, 2001, al ​Qaeda attack

West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC

King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine

Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning

Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric

Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'

Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects

Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists

First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump

Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports

Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs

World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5

Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna

Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris

Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz

Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead

Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare

Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second

The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident

The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A

Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season

Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final

Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando

The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5

The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli