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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

Filmmaker, musician allege breach of agreement; demand their music be removed from it

Legendary guitarist, composer played pivotal role in shaping modern popular music in West Africa

Rapper shows concern for her after backlash over her support for Trump

US president slams singer's performance, calls it 'an affront to the Greatness of America'

Country aims for innovation, production of outstanding theatrical works

NAPA play gives audience valuable insight into life of influential mystic

Officials have not disclosed cause of derailment, nor financial losses to goods being transported

Bandits escape after assaulting police and looting devotees

Stringent security, cultural events mark conclusion of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's 774th Urs

Center's humanitarian legacy draws laurels on World Leprosy Day

Viral footage of alleged baton-wielding cops puts police under scrutiny

Say a boy was playing with matches at a plastic flowers and decor shop

Speeding trailer hits rickshaw at Latsaka Super Chowk

Gunfire erupts over personal grudge, three others hurt

Renovation of Clock Tower, Zail Ghar launched to preserve historic landmarks

Total value of seized wheat, flour makes this one of the biggest anti-smuggling operations in the district

Both were found suspicious, traffic officer confirmed that he had not issued the challan

Sale, transport and use of kites to be treated as cognisable offences

Court approves bail of five suspects after complainant's statement

Case involves Ducky Bhai, his wife and other co-accused and pertains to promotion of online gambling application

Number of polio drop recipients up 19% from December

Bodies found at Manaean dumping site

Appointment orders issued for healthcare facilities across Punjab

President Banga hails Punjab education initiatives

Platforms must record vehicle, driver & passenger details on district-level system

115 employees paid salaries for 22 days instead of 30

Work highlights continued relevance of Kashmir dispute, importance of preserving its authentic historical narrative

Circular states that if preparations are not completed in time, action will be taken against principal lab in-charges

Over 25 key posts vacant, scrutiny process stalled for over a month

Victim accused her brother-in-law, father-in-law of continuously harassing her in her own house

No casualties reported; authorities investigate cause

Saddar SP suspends three police officers and orders formal inquiry

Envoy says export today is nearly same as a decade ago, calls for diversification

KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties, geopolitical fears

Industrial contamination risks yields, food safety as researchers explore bioremediation solutions

Petitioner asks petroleum secretary to take action against irregularities

Iqbal warns renegotiating $15b deals will raise risk premium, undermine trust

Govt pursuing PM Shehbaz's vision of restoring steel mills as viable national asset

Aurangzeb links macro stability, Saudi interest in key sectors at AlUla forum

Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable

SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion

Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending

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Four employees arrested after high-value cardiac stents and disposables pilfered from store

Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO

For six weeks each year, the PSL proves Pakistan can run institutions that work

Urban expansion, not rural flight, is transforming Punjab’s social landscape

Mushtaq says he was 'kidnapped' from international waters, calling it a violation of international law

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

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

The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021

Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid

The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup

They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play

Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers

They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race

Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis

Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal

Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa

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