KSE-100 index jumps 498.61 points, settles at 76,706.77

New route will initially start with frequency of two weekly flights

Premier becomes head of committee, includes Ishaq Dar as member

SP Jaranwala believed accused to be part of a blackmailer group that fabricates kidnappings to extort money

Rs1.8b to be spent on buying new weapons

Approximately Rs12 billion have allocated for purchase of new furniture and fixtures in three phases

Democratic traditions ignored while presenting budget and no pre-budget discussion held

harjeel claims the budget focuses on providing maximum relief to the public

Rs959b for development, Rs34.9b for social protection; Education, and healthcare, receive significant funding

Justice Shahzad Ahmed says judiciary is currently performing its duties without pressure