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KSE-100 index surges 525.70 points, settles at 54,261.43

Urges contractors to divert River Swat during low flow season

Statistics from CGAC show a 20% increase in China’s import of broken rice from Pakistan

Govt aims to generate revenue through sale of carbon credits; plans to offer electric bikes in instalments

Establishment of Dolphin Force reflects a deep concern about destructive impact of drug peddlers on the nation’s youth

The government raises the minimum monthly wage to Rs32,000 for civil servants, effective from July 1, 2023

Amount is less than one-third of $10b committed for flood relief by donors at an international conference in January

Decision to send back illegal Afghan refugees is a step in the right direction

Muslims, whether they live in India or Pakistan, are the target of India’s malice

Capt Iqbal offered the supreme sacrifice, performing ‘beyond the call of duty’, as is stated in military dispatches

Tears rolled down his face as he shared the anecdotes of the past few days with his colleague

What if the Palestinians were Jews or Christians, should we then discard their suffering, decide we shouldn’t care?

Sanam was apprehended as soon as she stepped out of Kot Lakhpat Jail

UN Secretary-General criticises Israel's Gaza operations, urges more aid for 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis

Deforestation, excessive usage of combustion vehicles has aggravated smog, multiplying health problems facing citizens

IPP chairman says he had high hopes for deposed premier who couldn’t meet expectations

G7 calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza war, seeks two-state solution; ministers also discuss long-term Gaza plan

Families appeal to Supreme Court to review its decision against military courts

WHO estimates 122,000 displaced Gazans are sheltering in hospitals, churches and other public buildings

Ex-FM says PPP parted ways 'after Shehbaz strayed from vote ko izzat do’

US officials to discuss Indo-Pacific security and defense collaboration with India, focusing on China

PTI vice chairman’s lawyer argues his client acted responsibly during March 27, 2022 rally

New Delhi closes all schools as air quality remains hazardous, part of measures to combat growing pollution

Fawad Chaudhry sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand

Counsel argues designer was arrested in undisclosed FIR despite court orders

Meeting allocated specific responsibilities to police, administration, intelligence agencies and dept

PTI’s legal team meets CEC; informs him about challenges being faced by party

PM to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to ECO Vision 2025 at summit; promote regional cooperation

Heat is a result of continued greenhouse gas emissions from human activity

APEC is a group of 21-member economies that accounts for about 62% of global GDP 

Four Republicans voted against the motion, while three Democrats and one Republican abstained

Chief justice can only issue orders in his chamber on matters mentioned in SC Rules 1980, apex court notes

Monitoring system to boost tribal districts’ progress

Jail superintendent refused to let Imran talk to his sons despite court orders

Balochistan implements ban on cattle slaughter beyond official facilities

Kakar says eviction of illegal Afghans a response to Kabul’s unwillingness to act against militants

PML-N AJK President Ghulam Qadir appealed to the international community to play their part

Average of 160 children are killed every day in Gaza by Israel, says WHO

PM eyes $60b investment in five years

NAB objects to bail for PTI chairperson; similar plea dismissed by accountability court over non-appearance in court

Chairman Sanjrani says AGP will be consulted on issue

An imported lamination paper shortage has resulted in a pendency of millions of the green-coloured travel document

PM will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to ECO Vision 2025 and to promotion of regional cooperation: FO

Court was set to announce verdict when it noted SC’s order

PTI chief asks top court to declare move illegal and unlawful

Fresh list of suspects prepared after geofencing data, identification of wanted individuals from footage

President Alvi stresses need to increase mental health professionals

Govt committed to enhancing nation's health indicators, says minister

Members of land mafia cultivate wheat crop over Wapda’s land

RWMC to come into contact with housing societies as directed by the Rawalpindi Commissioner

In 2013, he was shortlisted for the prestigious Jameel Prize at the Victoria and Albert Museum

Information minister says propaganda aimed at undermining Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability

Head of assignment at ARY News says, 'This is false information. We never broadcast this news'

Government says Cambridge will strengthen safeguards after repeated examination paper controversies

Local administration, police, security forces conduct inspections of checkpoints and vehicles

Both countries agree to enhance capacity-building cooperation between their judicial systems

Says missile 'equipped with advanced avionics, is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision'

A thriving illicit trade of more than 40 billion cigarettes a year is undermining Pakistan’s tax policy objectives

Says committee reviewed progress on various proposals, emphasised the need for growth-oriented measures

Says Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is for defence and not for offensive purposes

Describes CBS report as 'misleading, speculative, and disconnected from factual context'

Says govt formulating energy security policy aimed at strengthening resilience against external disruptions

Children of abducted sailors make emotional appeals for return of fathers, uncles and relatives before Eidul Azha

ISPR says seven terrorists also killed in Barkhan's Nosham area

Attorney General argues jail superintendent has authority to decide which facilities a prisoner be given and not

Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499

Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says

Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel

IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading

DG says trademark, copyright & patent services will be fully digitalised in six months

American companies show strong interest in long-term investment opportunities

Challenge SEZ attracts $150m investment as EV manufacturing tops trade talks

Business leaders urge honest budgeting as industrial slowdown, external pressures intensify

Brokerage house said HMB qualified for inclusion after meeting the required liquidity threshold

Support continues amid structural reform conditions; gold up Rs1,100/tola

Discussions on regulatory challenges, digitisation, stakeholder coordination, opportunities to attract regional cargo

FinMin sidelined as responsibility for new taxes, tax relief given to deputy PM

Index touched an intra-day high of 169,687.29 points and a low of 167,329.34 points during the session

SBP says IMF Executive Board has also approved disbursement of second tranche of SDR 154 million under RSF

Starmer signals he will fight on as formal contest to replace him yet to be triggered

US says it redirects 70 ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, disables 4 others

Chinese state dinners feature Huaiyang cuisine, known for subtle flavours and refined dishes

'But the truth is that the UAE was directly involved in the aggression against my country,' FM Araghchi says

Urges regional cooperation with Kabul at SCO security meeting

All 14 crew members rescued by Omani coast guard and taken to Diba port

Agreement with Elbit subsidiary aims to enhance long-range operational capabilities, Israeli defence ministry says

Sends teams of experts to Dubai to conduct forensic investigation of damage to vessel

'Enmity with the great people of Iran is a foolish gamble,' Iranian FM says

First visit by a US president to America's main strategic rival since 2017 has taken on added significance

Superpower summit focuses on strategic stability, economic cooperation and managing differences

Turkey warns that the raids risk further deepening tensions, instability in the region

Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel

It was the first such major attack after a three-day US-brokered ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Early education is a subject close to the princess's heart as a mother of three children

Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium

The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules

At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent

Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory

VAR made headlines again after relegation-threatened West Ham

Second seed Zverev fell 1-6, 7-6 (12/10), 6-0

We're just excited to host them here, says Sarah Hanna

This season has seen Madrid finish without a major trophy

Japan fans are likely to be stumped by cricket

Rana's five-wicket haul seals the hosts' third straight Test victory

Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance

Sibling duo mix rivalry and family as they chase title

Rowe's added-time goal gave Bologna 3-2 win

City have four games left this campaign

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