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Gen Asim says Pakistan's diverse policy will be well-represented by unified govt

Barrister Aqeel, Raja Khurram Nawaz, and Mian Khan Bugti announce allegiance to Nawaz Sharif’s party

President says ‘if we find ourselves in a hole, wisdom says, ask for Allah’s help and at least, let’s stop digging’

Political fragmentation may hinder austerity measures and IMF negotiations, impacting bond markets and FX reserves

Imran Khan claims victory, while Nawaz Sharif says his party won most seats and will form government with allies

Ben Cardin condemns 'in strongest terms' deadly bombings at election campaign offices in Balochistan

Incident comes 'amid political turmoil after a controversial election', says NetBlocks

Police claim they retaliated when ex-MNA’s activists attacked security forces camp in N Waziristan

Shoaib Shaheen says crimes of past being replayed; 'judiciary only hope'

ATC observes that PTI leaders, Sheikh Rashid were booked in cases months after the rioting incidents

Spokesperson says delay in results caused uncertainty; mobile, internet shutdown impeded parliamentary efforts

Defending election-day actions, minister says results validate stance

Spokesperson Nighat Siddique has expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the polling

Shangla election dispute escalates into chaos; ex-PTI candidate among injured

Kakar directs ministries to present their respective strategies on doable projects to SIFC without any delay

Envoy says human security cannot be guaranteed if right to self-determination is denied

Bags 37 out of 39 National Assembly seats across Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana divisions

Maryam and Shehbaz likely candidates; chances of an outsider snagging the coveted slot seem minuscule

Grand Democratic Alliance claiming to form next govt in province could secure only two seats

Siddiqui outlines three-point agenda aimed at fostering genuine change in country

MQM-P claims that it has regained its lost mandate and held victory celebrations

MQM-P bags 13 NA seats from Karachi, one from Hyd, GDA gets none

Delay in counting shows results were changed under planned conspiracy

PPP candidates from NA-212, PS-48 win

Five injured, two with gunshots; tensions high in Hyderabad

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 1,200.12 points, settles at 62,943.75

Amid persistent tensions in Middle East after Israel rejected ceasefire offer

Advises gradual rise of short-term rates as economy recovers

Nvidia building new unit to design chips for cloud computing firms

Japan, India offer hope amid market turmoil in China

Local companies pivot to new products to curb imports, build economic resilience

Recorded at $260.716m during Jul-Dec 2023-24

Rises 5% to one-month high on increased buying ahead of April’s halving

SBP attributes decrease to debt repayment; rupee appreciates slightly

World Youth Festival: global platform for youth leaders to discuss democracy, imperialism, and emerging trends

Stability in thought, cognitive dissonance and unsustainable future are agenda of today’s writing

Amid political chatter, delve into systemic misconfigurations impacting national well-being

Humans are distinguishable from other animals by their self-consciousness or awareness of conscious

Post-ballot trajectory is one of chaos and confusion, marred by serious allegations of irregularities

Uniform Civil Code has significant privacy implications

Govt wants modernisation of law in line with new realities in power sector

PTI and PML-N were both falsely claimed to have called for election boycotts

BAP, BNP suffer major blows; most heavyweights retain seats

PTI acquires simple majority in province; doesn’t need other party’s seats

Political titans tumble in home turfs as PTI-backed candidates storm polls, defying poll projections

Former ruling party failed to retain any seats in the historically significant region

Ex-premier congratulates supporters for 'winning' this year’s polls

Abdul Shakoor of Da'ish planned to conduct high-profile suicide bombing attacks in province

We regret that not all parties were formally permitted to contest polls, says British Foreign Secretary

No party appears to have gained clear majority to form government on its own

Father of one of hostages says he was going from place to place in distress in search of his son's safe recovery

Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties

Dar says Pakistan expresses its appreciation to US, Iran and remains committed to facilitating dialogue and diplomacy

Report highlights use of legal and institutional mechanisms to curb dissent, including cybercrime and anti-terror laws

CM Murad expresses deep sorrow over deaths, urges citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity

Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures

US Chargé d’Affaires welcomes Pakistani delegates, calling summit a premier event promoting foreign investment in US

Court directs investors to seek redress from the appropriate forum

Analysis found mismatched audio and video, with unsynced lip movements and facial expressions in clip

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

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

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