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Second K-P jirga urges dialogue, backs Kabul talks

Urges removal of trade barriers, promotion of barter trade, energy cooperation

Index rises past 142k on TFC payment to OGDC, hopes about cement sector results

Governor announces Rs20b for Karachi's development as leaders call for infrastructure upgrades, stronger business-gov

Shipping service will boost regional linkages, economic activity via sea

Cabinet body directs Railways Division to explore domestic financing alternatives

LCCI says August 14-15 event will promote self-reliance; SMEs and youth entrepreneurs to take centre stage

Capacity payments drop by Rs53.714b; circular debt also cut by Rs780b on power sector reforms

Climbs Rs2.31 over nine sessions; gold prices surge to Rs359,500/tola

Key points considered were boosting agricultural trade

Finance ministry says scheme to be fully funded, Rs30b may be approved soon

Tanger Star beaten by 7 wkts in final

We needed more quality to get everyone to step up a little bit more, says Fernandes

Australia all-rounder excited to feature in South Africa series

The squad will participate in two-week-long camp

Tauson used her creativity to upset the six-time Grand Slam winner

The pacer claims a five-wicket haul as the visitors level five-match series 2-2

Pakistan beat West Indies by 13 runs to seal a 2-1 victory

He played a pivotal role in SA's WCL victory

Pakistan clinch the three-match series against the West Indies, 2-1

Greek capital strains under weight of surging crowds

US sitcom star was married to Burt Reynolds

Marvel flick holds competitors at bay

Robot underwater livestream expedition goes viral

Artefact was stolen 65 years ago

Performance was inspired by 12th century painting

Cross-border conflict could spew Indian patriotic titles

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PTI's Shayan Bashir says over 200 raids in Lahore ahead of peaceful Aug 5 protest, calls it a violation of privacy

New CCTV footage shows victim’s body being transported for secret burial

Identified through his ID card, body was remarkably preserved by the ice

Woman, infant had died when a bike fell into storm water drain due to absence of protective wall during 2022 monsoon

Ranks 32nd in informatics Olympiad competing with several first-world countries

New Ajrak-design plates have features readable by Safe City surveillance cameras, says provincial govt

He pressures India as he warns of new sanctions on Russia over lack of progress on Ukraine peace

Sweihan hit 51.8°C on Aug 1 after UAE's hottest April-May, nearing 2002 record high of 52.1°C, NCM reports

According to notification complete ban on rallies, gatherings, and pillion riding in Rawalpindi from August 4 to 10

Sudan's conflict between the army and RSF has caused mass displacement, killings, and a growing humanitarian crisis

Index rises past 142k on TFC payment to OGDC, hopes about cement sector results

City on highest alert as flash flood risks remain high, rescue efforts continue across multiple provinces

With no unified strategy, PTI may see small rural sit-ins while cities stay on edge but largely empty, say analysts

Trump threatens additional sanctions unless Putin agrees to ceasefire by week's end

60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen last year, many on overcrowded, unseaworthy boats

Israel attacks kill over 40 Palestinians across Gaza today

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Joint statement asks Afghan regime to safeguard women's rights

Voting held on five NA seats in Punjab, one in K-P; Ruling party maintains broad lead; PPP secures one PA seat

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's asylum system overhaul offers fast-track residency

Vows to confront 'those holding Pakistan hostage'

HRCP slams 27th Amendment, urges zero-tolerance for impunity and protection of civic freedoms

Five-member larger bench led by Justice Aamer Farooq to hear PTI's plea

Incident marks second death of the species in a short span of time

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PML-N leader says political dialogue, not confrontation, is the essence of democracy

One year after Islamabad violence, party to hold district-level protests

As water crisis plagues metropolis, water and power utilities play blame game

Launched in 2016, the project faced repeated delays due to administrative hurdles

Rapid rotations, lack of specialised training leave civil servants unprepared to deliver in era that demands expertise

Stabilisation measures implemented since late 2024 have yielded undeniable results, though cost has been substantial

Pakistan's promise to protect women and drive economic growth remains unfulfilled

Proposals to restrict high-end chips to cloud rental could leave AI use dependent on US servers

Pakistan stands to benefit from joint ventures in EV components, solar equipment & AI skill development

Policymakers must move beyond tariff policy, adopt wider business reforms

Asks Pakistan to end practice of awarding contracts to SOEs without bidding

For the week, major indexes post losses amid concerns over lofty tech valuations

KSE-100 index ends week flat amid volatility, mixed macro indicators

Businessmen call for rapid adoption in governance, industry, social progress

Regulator warns banks stretching lending rules as prices surge

Delegation from Moscow due next week to explore cooperation in energy, mining, pharma sectors

Initiative will bring tech to areas such as education, healthcare, climate adaptation

Both sides to begin new round of discussions; GSP monitoring mission to arrive soon

Working group calls for linking rupee to REER, revisiting trade liberalisation

Climate ministry anticipates 'negative demand' in key industrial hubs next year

Egypt, Qatar and the US mediated between Hamas and Israel to secure last month’s ceasefire

Officials say regime change under consideration as carrier strike group deployed to Caribbean

'Fighter sales are driven by high order political realities, which supersede a one-off incident'

Say US plan for Ukraine peace needs work

Was sentenced to 27 years in prison over a scheme to stop leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office

Minister says constitutional tweak contingent on political consensus

Thousands of Tunisians gathered on Saturday in the capital to protest against the jailing of government critics

Two tremors hit Bangladesh on Saturday, a day after an earthquake struck outside Dhaka, killing at least 10 people

Takaichi’s Taiwan doctrine edges Japan into a volatile new conflict zone

Google’s first Chromebook assembly line gives Pakistan a chance to shift from tech consumer to tech builder

The world’s largest emitters stayed away, leaving rising emissions and vulnerable populations to bear the cost

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The EU dropped fossil-fuel language after Saudi Arabia and others opposed any mention of a transition

Israeli blasts hit homes and sites in eastern Rafah and Khan Younis, causing casualties in the yellow zone

US authorities allege Ryan Wedding ordered a federal witness killing while leading a billion-dollar drug network

The visitors are aiming for their first Test series victory

They will earn their baggy green caps at a sold-out Perth Stadium on Friday

Debate highlighted tensions over Russia and Ukraine, with the resolution emphasizing sport as a platform for peace

He was fined 20 million won ($13,600) and suspended for five games

Haitians celebrated their team’s first World Cup appearance in over 50 years

The 27-year-old beat former winners Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to lift the award for the first time

Russo’s second half double gave the Gunners 2-1 victory over Real Madrid

Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli claimed straight-sets victories

They have not won a series in Australia for 15 years

The Briton boasts a 24-point lead in the drivers' standings over teammate Oscar Piastri

Pakistanis dominated the javelin throw event, as the Olympic gold medallist successfully defended his title

He defeated England's Ashmore 7-1 to win the title. Khatri also bagged World Scrabble Championship bronze earlier

Arshad and 2023 Asian Championship bronze medallist Yasir Sultan are expected to win javelin throw medals in Riyadh

He credits spinners for putting Pakistan 'back in the game'