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Decision taken to ‘protect the spirit of cricket’ after week-long standoff

Benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, SSEC rose 0.13%, while blue-chip CSI300 Index, CSI300 inched higher by 0.11%

Justice Agha Faisal appointed to lead single-member commission probing Gul Plaza fire

Petitioner contended that Basant festival turned into a deadly threat for citizens rather than a celebration

Rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia's home friendlies against Cameroon in late March

South Korea acts to soothe trade tensions after Trump threatens auto tariffs over delayed $350bn investment bill

Police use tear gas, pepper spray to disperse thousands opposing Herzog’s visit

Political leaders and analysts have questioned Nepra’s move to abolish net metering, calling it a blow to consumers

Both chief ministers agree that ending terrorism only possible through national unity, mutual cooperation

Complainant’s lawyer argued that court session was scheduled for 8:30am, but accused appeared at 9:30am

Gallup survey finds strong support tied to conditions, with caution over risks and preference for legitimacy

Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing

Judge cites settlement, orders release on surety bonds while case continues

K-P CM vows to recover Rs4,700bn dues from Centre, criticises silence on corruption, 'forced evacuations'

Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385

ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential

Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks

E-sports icon says Japan will be his new base as he targets more global titles, while still representing Pakistan

Zuckerberg, Mosseri to testify as landmark case claims Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict young brains

Dar says visit comes after presidential exchanges as talks cover IT, trade, AI, defence cooperation

Subsidised food, family activities planned at Jilani Park from Feb 13 to 15

It is also expected to include Apple’s in-house cellular, Wi-Fi chips

Conducted a randomised controlled trial to see if AI actually improves patient triage

President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan across key sectors

Rescue officials say cooling continues as cracks appear in three-storey building, crews fight from a safe distance

SC bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday

Hackathon held to push emerging technologies, promote modern science, IT skills

Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds multinational exercise, stresses preparedness for modern warfare

New Nepra rules slash buyback rates, shift costs to consumers

PECA (Amendment) Act, 2025 granted authorities the power to remove and block content from social media platforms

Govt pledges $1b by 2030, 1,000 PhDs and training for 1m professionals

PSL Multan franchise fetch Rs2.45b

Both houses of parliament condemn Friday's imambargah blast

Decision came as the ICC confirmed that no penalties or sanctions would be imposed on Bangladesh

PTI faces a moment of reckoning amid mixed turnout, muted impact

Committee flags failure to implement 18th Amendment

Court refers PTI founder's cases to benches

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Top judge shared perspectives on ongoing reform initiatives aimed at improving access to justice

He had highlighted that illegal migration and begging rings were severely damaging Pakistan's international image

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Energy sector drives 40% of 600+ reforms, says Mishal report

Jehangiri says he was denied due process

Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity

Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament

Israel has responded to similar incidents in recent months by carrying out airstrikes across the enclave

LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house

December 30 deadline set for implementation, violations to be treated as punishable offences

Conflicting accounts from sub-inspector, accused’s parents prompt an official inquiry

Attack was carried out using a quadcopter while a cricket match was in progress in Mamund tehsil

Writers and artists from 80 countries worldwide attended the international cultural event

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas

Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts

Stresses regulatory system to boost investor confidence in digital economy sector in meeting with PVARA chairman

Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour

PM issues directives after authorities move to vacate Avenue post-IHC ruling

Fresh cases reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being

Leghari says additional gas supplies, which were purchased on spot rates, have arrived in the country

Leadership reaffirms commitment to fair wages and social protection

There is strong consensus among experts that El Niño conditions are likely to develop during the 2026 monsoon season

Police obtain CCTV footage, begin further investigation

Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions

Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen

Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%

Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar

Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14

Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike

See progress on setting up independent tax policy office

Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain

Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline

Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security

Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling

Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources

Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b

Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994

Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as ​of 1016 GMT

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors

Remanded in custody until his ​next appearance at London's Old Bailey ⁠court on May 15

Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rebukes US' war of aggression, challenges war justifications

More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support.

Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people

Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence

Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets

Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza

US demanded that cost-cutting include overhauling the UN pension system

Prosecutors said Sharifullah helped the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate

Wang and Rubio last met in-person in Munich in February

Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz

Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties

Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy

'We have seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will also see your vessels,' says IRGC Aerospace Force chief

Germany says it is prepared for possible US troop cuts, stresses importance of transatlantic ties

Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season

The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week

They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup

Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City

He made history in London marathon on Sunday

He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy

Iran's absence is already threatening to overshadow the meeting

They settled with a 1-1 draw in the Champions League semifinal first leg

They are holding a 10-point lead over Napoli

Their promotion will go down to the final day of the regular season

Devine, Bates and Tahuhu were named in the squad

Inoue will defend his titles for a seventh time

They are one step from a first continental final in decades

PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal

She defeated the defending champion 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in the quarter final