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Pakistan shares new pension scheme with global lender

Advocate strategic shifts to boost crop yields, subsidies to farmers

Discusses ways with LCCI president to boost country’s exports, tax revenue

Exports drop 3.31% in February 2024 in absence of value-addition

Complains banks ignoring SBP’s orders for utilising retained funds

KSE-100 index rises 74.04 points, settles at 64,890.51

Requested increase of Rs4.9917/unit includes previous adjustments of Rs0.5484/unit

The currency got support from the ongoing smooth talks with the IMF for the release of last tranche of $1.1 billion

Seeks price increase of Rs274.40 per mmBtu effective from July 1

The group did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment

Cites caution amid ongoing IMF talks and inflation concerns

Meglumine antimoniate is not produced locally

Expenses show Rs18b for heart, Rs4b for C-Sections, Rs3 for chemotherapy following scheme reforms in 2023

JAC holds protest demonstration, demands release of salaries, pension

Apex court annuls election supervisor’s order of re-polling at six polling stations

Activists, human rights bodies condemn Larkana police attack on protestors seeking justice for Hidayat Lohar

20 bodies have been identified through this system so far

CM emphasises importance of preserving Punjabi heritage, promoting cultural activities

Even strict laws, harsh punishments are not having the desired impact

Forest will have new plantations, jogging tracks, sitting area & a large pond

Livestock dept launches search for big farmers to establish DFZs in Rawalpindi

Illegal hydrants drive underground water levels to alarming depths

At least 6,000 litres of contaminated milk discarded in 2 separate operations by food safety teams of PFA on Monday

There are a total of 234 brick kilns in Rawalpindi district, in which a total of 11,700 saplings will be planted

According to police, landlord stabbed victim with a pair of scissors during a bitter argument over a monetary dispute

MNA Dr Vankwani says this gesture is inevitable for the positive image of Pakistan

Steal a car, 10 motorcycles and other valuables from citizens

IHC summoned commissioner for not following court orders regarding transfer of land ownership in federal capital

Top court has also decided to take the assistance of two former IG Forests on the matter

Vice Foreign Minister Sun reiterates China’s unwavering commitment to collaborating with Pakistan

Supreme Court gives state-run lender until Thursday to provide the ECI with unique identification numbers of bonds

Death of 22-year-old Amini in September 2022 while in custody unleashed months of protests against Iranian regime

Two detained after clashes at Gujarat University as foreign students prayed on campus

Central bank takes cautious approach against likely uptick in inflation readings amid ongoing talks with IMF

Foreign minister assures 'unwavering commitment' to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing Phase-II CPEC

The eruption was the seventh on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since 2021

Putin won 87%, or 76 million votes, by far the biggest landslide in post-Soviet Russian history

Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday

Ministers, parliamentarians barred from foreign trips using govt funds without prior approval

Accounts may be used for anti-state activities, claims estranged PTI leader

Terrorists commander was involved in attack on security forces post in Mir Ali on March 16

Court annuls ECP’s order of re-polling at only six polling stations

Punjab CM has Iftar with female inmates; inaugurates 20-bed hospital for drug addicts

Ministry of Finance insiders reveal optimism for a staff-level agreement

Two candidates each of the PML-N, SIC for Islamabad seats named in document

Millers response comes in wake of SSGC seeking further hike in prices

Warns FBR that FTO has lawful powers under law to direct the agency to take steps to avert, rectify maladministration

Punjab minister told to submit papers for minorities seat

Spokesperson said deliberate attempt to suspend Kashmiri government employees from their jobs is a dangerous game plan

Experts say both PML-N and PTI reluctant to take decisions independently

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

Police deployed at all entry points of the building, residents instructed to vacate their apartments by midnight

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

DPO says attack followed by intense firing, explosions, Miryan Road closed to traffic

Ambassador Mortensen expresses Denmark’s interest in green energy initiatives in Sindh

Suspect involved in 200–250 robberies, 40–50 motorcycles, 300–400 phones, Rs5–6m cash snatched

Discussions included prospects for strengthening the historically significant Pakistan-US partnership

Families of the crew members expressed deep concern over the safety of their loved ones

Islamabad High Court (IHC) permits Imran to hold meetings twice a week - on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Report pointed to continued resilience in key economic indicators

Bodies told to curb spending; funds shift aims to sustain relief projects

Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court's judgment

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

Suspected terror attack raises UK threat level as Somali-born British man faces attempted murder charges

Targets reportedly include Iran's 'remaining military assets, leadership and infrastructure,' according to Fox News

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

Israel's foreign ministry says 20 of the ships 'now making their way peacefully to Israel'

Biennial RIMPAC, held since 1971, aims to boost cooperation among participating countries

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