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Funeral tentatively scheduled for Sunday as family awaited from outside Pakistan

Refinery makes first such purchase amid shift towards cheaper options

KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive

Initiative cuts power sector losses by Rs191b, prevents over-billing

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Industrial Policy Committees suggest slashing tax rate to 26% in 3 years; call for export-friendly measures

IT minister skips key summit as GSMA flags high taxes, low spectrum access

Allows import of essential medicines for use in hospitals, institutions only

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Total deposits stand at $19.5b; gold soars Rs2,900/tola

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Approvals in just 2-hour meeting raise questions over scrutiny, IMF compliance

As in June, July showed a slight dip compared to the preceding two years

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Says wants to control and not govern territory

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Development comes as Beijing pushes for manned mission by 2030

Hit major US trading partners, sparking defiance and concern

PPP eyes PTI voters in Punjab by-elections

Province blames federal govt for tax shortfall, missed cash surplus target

NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs1.89 per unit

Minister rules out fresh full-scale military offensive in volatile province

Remotely-triggered IED targets police patrol; Two cops among 14 others injured; Most victims were bystanders

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The England Test captain will mentor the side during The Hundred

The 33-year-old will reportedly cost an MLS record $26 million

He defeated rival Alcaraz at the Wimbledon final

The 35-year-old left Bayern Munich at the end of season

He fought back from 3-1 down in the final-set tiebreaker

Both teams will lock-horns in the first ODI at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba today

Pakistan fell 11 runs short from the target

The 26-year-old batter has already notched up 10 Test tons

He pointed out that the batter was performing with a good strike rate

The cost amounts to a fortune for the majority of Afghans as 85% live on less than one dollar: UN

Tourists potter around on concrete paths and stairways

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ESPN-NFL deal could raise competition concerns

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Visitors praise diversity of region and spirit of harmony among different communities

Show releases promising announcement with new judges and fresh talent

A three-member bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan will hear these appeals, starting at 9:30am

Accountability watchdog reaffirmed its commitment to the transparent recovery of public funds

Number of pending cases has risen since February

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Islamabad enjoys lowest rates in region, NA told

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