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Anticipates higher economic growth at 3%, lower current account deficit at $4 billion in current fiscal year 2023-24

Extension made to facilitate political parties and candidates, says ECP statement

JUI-F chief returns to Pakistan after a weeklong trip to Afghanistan where he met with top Afghan Taliban leaders

Police say other members of the polio team remained safe in the attack

Killed militants were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area, says ISPR

Urges ICJ to reject South Africa's request to order halt in Gaza offensive

SSP CTD says terrorists are affiliated with Dai’sh and received training for suicide attacks in Afghanistan

Those who conspired face no charges, while those who exposed it are being punished, lawyer quotes ex-PM as saying

Risk of nuclear escalation has hung over since Russia sent troops into its neighbour in Feb 2022

London has been one of Kyiv's staunchest supporters since Russia's invasion

Ex-SC judge Naqvi’s lawyer tells SJC no action can be taken against his client

In Europe, flu is circulating at higher rate than Covid

Justice Ahsan resigns under Articles 179, 206(a) of Constitution

CJP highlights importance of democracy whether in country or political party

Strikes target airbase, airports and military camp

E-Rozgar centres to boost digital productivity, says IT minister

Marriyum blames him and ex- judge Naqvi for country’s woes

Sindh officials describe the policy as impractical

Gallup Pakistan says Nawaz’s ratings improved, with gap between PML-N and PTI narrowing

Report says monetary policy expected to remain tight to contain inflation

Council to continue proceedings on complaints filed against former SC judge

Disbursements to Pakistan will hit $1.9b after this amount

Following PTI lead, PML-N launches online store, offering party-branded merchandise

Blast occurred near police van transporting officers for security during anti-polio vaccination campaign

Commissioner Mardan division welcomes Secretary Transport on his arrival to Mardan

Detonation of detonation of IED resulted in huge explosion, causingtdamage to 12-inch diameter gas pipeline

Abida emphasises need to grant women their rights without violating tribal traditions

Protesters said that there was shortage of drinking water due to load shedding in district

Project envisages operationalisation of dysfunctional schools in tribal district

Former CM refutes partisan bureaucracy claims, says interim setup reshuffled it

Snorkels provided in the wake of rising incidents of fire in Karachi high-rises

It could be case of targeted killing motivated by communal hatred, says police

Bench expresses ire over failure to locate missing people despite numerous JIT meetings

Orders supply of desks within two months, payments to contractors after quality inspection

IG Sindh directs dept of CPO Karachi to liaise with all legal branches across province for compilation of data

Dept forecasts likelihood of fogs/mog in morning hours coupled with continued cold weather in coming days

Investigations are underway to unearth what led to their deaths, say ECP officials

Urges people to vote for PPP, elect Bilawal as PM

Administration announces fines, potential jail sentences for parents who refuse to get their children vaccinated

Another IMF programme may be required to ensure smooth debt repayments

Pakistani exporters securing orders from Europe, other regions

Microsoft, Google are betting on rising adoption of generative AI technology

Dollar demand for fuel imports decreases after oil price fall

Internationally, solar panel prices have globally dropped from 26 cents to 13 cents

KSE-100 index surges 697.72 points, settles at 64,617.57

Earnings reach record high of Rs22b, attributed to rise in sugar prices and higher margins

Appeal to Sindh Rangers, police to launch joint operations against street crimes

Potentially eliminating need for annual import of Rs80 billion worth of garlic

Cuts 76 provincial projects, freezes PM, parliamentarian schemes

For instance, out of eight past general elections since 1970, four were held during winter months

Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms

Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations

Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago

Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing

Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful

Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force

NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments

'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says

Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy

Cites lack of access to client for instructions

Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%

Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic

Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve

Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk

Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made

Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel

Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027

Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up

Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability

Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing

$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually

Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January

Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms

Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex

Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall

Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts

Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly

Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million

Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan

Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session

Closed-door meeting ​is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top ⁠diplomat

Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon

Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway

Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’

Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace

Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April

MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday

Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January

'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said

Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news

Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff

Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace

China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting

He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases

Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8

Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally

PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes

The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20

Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings

Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg

The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties

The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20

Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health

China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights

They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal

FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets

Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role

The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series

Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table

Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay