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Bessent says Trump, Xi to hold a call on Friday

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Rubio describes group as 'savage terrorists'

Moscow says it will take tit-for-tat action

Govt keeps petrol rate unchanged at Rs264.61 per liter

Trial court proceedings enter crucial phase; next hearing scheduled for September 17

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K-P CM says powers that be blocking leaders' meetings with Imran Khan

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Justice Rizvi warned repeated super tax deductions could erode retirement benefits

AJK Forest Department reported a 10 per cent rise in forest cover

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Petitioners fail to appear in court during hearing

Pakistan once again extends an invitation to Indian pilgrims

Zardari visits Shanghai Electric, Memorial of the First National Congress in Shanghai

Officials discuss digital payments, agree to continue collaborating at technical level

KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking

Companies swap wheat for cars, flax seeds for building materials

Envoy cites potential for collaboration in mining, agriculture, pharma and other areas

IMF set around 50 conditions under $7 billion bailout package

Two countries aim to promote barter trade, sign FTA and activate border markets

Price of gold per tola stood firm at Rs386,300

Business leaders warn high interest stifling growth; calls grow for single-digit rate as inflation falls

Ukraine launched a large attack with at least 361 drones targeting Russia overnight

MPC keeps rate unchanged at 11%; warns of food inflation, external pressure

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Over 15 electric buses begin operating, supported by four charging units installed at the terminal

Relatives accuse private hospital of delaying transfer over unpaid dues

Over 1,823 injured in 1,527 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) during the last 24 hours

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Woman's body discovered near Minar-e-Pakistan flyover

Female legislator accuse 20 opposition members of misconduct

Campaign launched in Punjab to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer

A story of plague, love, and endurance secures TIFF's top prize

Cricket encounter sets off a flood of viral humour online

TV world mourns demise of child star Umer Shah

Noah Wyle, Seth Rogen fetch their first trophies

Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans anchor a romantic drama that resonates worldwide

'Demon Slayer' tops North America box office

How Pakistan's showbiz fraternity is stepping up for flood victims

Residents complain of damage to vehicles, traffic congestion, long commuting delays caused by neglected road network

Home gardening emerges as lifestyle choice, boosting health, promoting sustainability

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Leopard moved to Wildlife for examination to assess its livestock attacks, proximity to villages

Rawalpindi DHA requires workers in food, service, health, malls to hold certificates proving they’re free of diseases

Replaces stereotypical representation through male gaze with one of dignity

Grade 5 exams start Feb 9, Class 8 from Feb 16–24, results on Mar 31

Victims say Rs800m may never be recovered after terror-linked suspect killed

LDA and WASA criticized for ineffective action

Police informed the court that investigation into the Jinnah House attack case is still underway

FIR states that victim did not return home on Eid day

Police evidence from the crime scene with the help of a forensic team

Machinery theft, unpaid WAPDA bills, damaged pipelines mar progress

Orders protection of 'every drop of water'

CM seeks urgent report; factory owners booked under terrorism, homicide

Discusses provincial affairs with K-P governor

The judge asked whether the land was meant to be used for encroachment

HAL has struggled to meet production targets, delaying the induction of operational aircraft

Foreign Office cautious over Modi's war assurances

Judges could neither agree to tender collective resignations nor endorse tweak

K-P CM demanded federal government fulfill its promise of funding the Chashma Right Bank Canal

CJ says protecting fundamental rights court's foremost priority

Conducts conventional, Islamic OMOs; gold stable; rupee inches up

Undocumented export, lack of value addition hold back sector with $2b potential

ECC directs food ministry to resubmit summary after addressing highlighted issues

Schools force students to buy up to 280% expensive logo-bearing books & uniform

Crude benchmarks down over 3% for the week

Digital payments surge from less than 10% of retail transactions to around 50%

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines drive fastest import growth as Islamabad pushes for FTAs to rebalance trade

FCCI pledges support for phasing out hazardous chemicals as officials outline new safeguards

KSE-100 slips 834 points amid range-bound trading; fertiliser, oil stocks weigh

Sugar, energy and flour prices fuel increase in SPI reading

Regulator urges people not to make any investment through such illegal WhatsApp groups, apps

Experts urge stronger local infrastructure after disruption of key services

Finance Division will facilitate competition body; report expected soon

Ministry noted that some seed companies had filed a high court petition challenging existing seed movement SOPs

Pakistan offered bandwidth support through Karachi, Gwadar submarine cables

Calls for countering misinformation, promoting peaceful narratives

Pilot killed; Second known crash of locally-built aircraft; Accident reflects poorly on IAF capability

US has said it will boycott summit

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Trump’s plan to end war pushed back by Zelensky, welcomed by Putin

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Nations clash over fossil fuels

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REGA says updated property law supports Saudi Arabia’s rapid shift to economic and investment growth

Forces shot two teens in Kfar Aqab; both later died of their wounds, the Palestinian health ministry said

Videos of second Tejas aircraft crashing in as many years depicted thick smoke engulfing Al Maktoum Airport

UK unveils 3-year residency fast-track for professionals earning over £125k

Three people were killed when the railing of a six-storey building collapsed during the earthquake, police said

Talks at the COP30 summit were disrupted after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation

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'