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Month-wise data highlights persistent mental health challenges in provincial capital

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Road traffic crashes top cause of helpline calls in Punjab

Only 27 days of wheat stocks left; 20kg bag price jumps to Rs2,700

Ibadullah and Governor Kundi assess overall situation

Sales tax on services hits Rs23.26b in July-December

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Punjab’s anti–land grabbing law has triggered a constitutional clash over power, process, property rights

Modi’s India reflects the rise of religious extremism at the expense of pluralism, rule of law

Rather than outshouting its neighbours, Qatar is investing in education, journalism, long-term diplomacy

Pakistan’s increasing population demands long-term planning, not short-term fixes

Broader biometric recognition marks a structural shift in Pakistan’s digital state

FBR misses targets again, raising fears of fresh indirect taxes on an already strained middle class

Poor data masks the true human toll of climate disasters

The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care.

Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket

Authorities clear snow in Shogran; tourists advised to use snow chains and avoid unnecessary night travel

Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station

Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer

Rainfall ends four-month dry spell, makes New Year celebrations spectacular

Says over 14 million Pakistanis live abroad, and 70 million rely on the airline domestically

Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq attended court proceedings at Karachi's City Court during a lawyers' strike

Nasir Bagh parking plaza plan has ignited clashes between officials and conservationists

Conditions of injured individuals are serious but stable, say doctors

AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026

Advises users to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links or sharing WhatsApp verification codes with anyone

'End of Year Survey' by Gallup highlights stark contrast in sentiment across South Asia

Hengaw said security forces fired on protesters in Lordegan, killing some and wounding others

Also closes over 100 illegal transport services to address traffic congestion

Lahore election tribunal declared Yasmin Rashid's election petition against Nawaz Sharif in NA-130 as non-maintainable

Only 12% individuals have bank accounts in Pakistan, literacy rate up from 61 to 63%

Appointment comes at critical time amid shifts in Muslim world and Pakistan’s key ties with Gulf and Islamic states

Neuralink implanted 12 paralyzed patients; users control tools by thought; raised $650M in June

Spinner Todd Murphy’s inclusion will be decided just before the start of play

The Italian joined the Blues in 2024 after steering Leicester City to EPL promotion

He was struggling with a serious back pain during 2025

They are likely to face champions Senegal in the last 16

Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Ivory Coast

Nashpa Block well yields 4,100 bpd oil, 10.5 mmcfd gas, boosting local energy output

Party seeks action under Article 63-A, says senator violated policy by backing constitutional bill

Annual exchange held; Islamabad warns India on Chenab project, backs China on Taiwan

PCB will take over the franchise for the upcoming season

Five clubs are in the mix for close contest for the title

He was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria

Cummins and Hazlewood return to the side

Police sources say the blast and fire occurred around 1.30am

A subway station swearing-in ceremony reflects Mamdani’s working-class roots

Stray bullets hit women and children across city; police recover weapons, warn of zero tolerance

Roma travel to Bergamo aiming to keep pace with Serie A’s title contenders

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