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Industry points out higher taxes will also lead to increase in smuggling

Comes up with proposal on fears circular debt may jump to Rs3 trillion

Sees potential of enhancing trade in agriculture and agro-products

Conducts additional analysis on fuselage component

High fuel prices, fierce competition changing industry dynamics

Conducts OMO to ensure ample liquidity remains in banking system

First rally of drive will kick off in Bajaur on March 15

Says all available resources being utilized to provide relief to the general public in the province

Malik Remal Wazir was on his way home when ambushed

Was under treatment in Sukkur for kidney disease

Dr Yasmin Rashid terms leaks ‘infringement of constitutional rights’

Electoral watchdog declares six seats won by Imran vacant

Foreign exchange reserves improve close to $4b

50 others, including children, also injured as kite-fliers defy ban on celebrating banned spring festival

Heliborne force was used to sanitise the area which surprised the terrorists, says ISPR

Elections due in June are shaping up to be President Erdogan's toughest test to date at the ballot box

Intending pilgrims paying fee in dollars would be exempted from balloting, say sources

Claims Punjab caretaker govt reconstituted JIT on the orders of powerful quarters

Kabul also offers to relocate group from border areas

Three-month ban to be effective immediately

Law enforcers ordered to arrest, produce minister on March 7

Erdogan has pledged to rebuild housing within one year

Court orders response from concerned authorities by February 27, rejects PTI's request for immediate notice

Notes department ‘intentionally’ deprived of training and powers

Govt seeks policy guidelines from NEPRA to implement them

CJP asks where did money recovered by anti-graft buster go

Khosa says 'not holding elections on time is a violation of the constitution'

Praises Indian-American for forging public-private partnerships

Add $369m in past two weeks, reach $3.26 billion

Minister insists industry needs right set of policies to enhance exports

CCOE may allow oil refineries to spend deemed duty on upgrading plants

Direct borrowing from commercial banks will result in annual income tax loss of billions, compromise transparency

Diversification will enable country to switch to export of higher value-added products

Voice concern over sustainability of business

CEOs of leading companies air concern over deteriorating financial health

Margins of major companies shrank mainly due to high input costs

Rs100m deposited in PM's relief fund for quake-hit people

Speakers at UAF conference highlight stagnant productivity, climate changes

Pakistan and South Korea to enhance bilateral ties in various sectors especially trade and tourism

Legal experts question caretaker govt’s authority to give legislative advice

Daughter, wife of industrialist named in plea

Tasveer Hussain abducted from Lahore and taken to Kacha area

Farmers in dire need for fertiliser already struggling with increases in cost of oil, diesel, seeds and sprays

Hayat, now 99, admired for his services and sacrifices during WWII

Sources say Pakistani delegation sought decisive action against banned outfit ‘with no ifs and buts’

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stand at $8.726 billion

PTI chief says PML-N leaders are 'attacking judges' in a bid to delay elections in Punjab and K-P

Accuses four SC judges of colluding with Faiz Hameed against Nawaz Sharif

Supreme Court judge accused of 'misconduct' and 'amassing illegitimate assets'

More than 50 million Americans were under winter weather advisories

PM expresses satisfaction over 'excellent state of bilateral relations' between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Says preparations for her further treatment in US have now been finalised

Opposition leader says provincial govt has failed to deliver tangible relief despite spending 'billions of rupees'

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan, Iran to enter new era of prosperity, credits Field Marshal Asim Munir for global peace deal

Leaders reaffirm commitment to playing a positive role in promoting political stability, advancing public welfare

PM Shehbaz says govt has fulfilled its promise to the nation, thanks public for support in hard times

Directs FIA director general to decide pending application seeking investigation in accordance with the law

Preparatory work for home delivery of passports in Pakistan, abroad completed, service will be launched soon

Guru Arjan Dev Ji's 420th martyrdom anniversary was jointly observed by Pakistani, Indian Sikh pilgrims after 14 years

Statement calls out Taliban for attempting to divert attention from militant activity originating from Afghanistan

Letter warns Chenab projects aim to divert water, threaten Pakistan's water, food, economic security

Technical talks set to begin in Switzerland

Europe pushes ahead with Afghan migrant return plans

Rs2.478b for next fiscal termed peanuts

NCHR report urges urgent policy action as over 6.6m engaged in hazardous work

KSE-100 index closes at 178,922 points as investors opt to book profits following a strong rally in previous sessions

Price of silver per tola falls by Rs413 in Pakistani market

Brent crude futures fall 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel

PIDE dialogue calls for proactive climate risk management

KSE-100 crosses 181,400 as US-Iran peace hopes fuel bull run

Experts warn 15% compression without energy, credit, logistics reforms may backfire

CDWP approves Rs16.9b schemes, power sector modernisation, urban land systems among key initiatives

Minister says agriculture contributes nearly 25% to Pakistan's GDP, but low crop yields remain a major challenge

Both sides renew $10b trade target as US sanctions expected to ease

Rupee steady at 278.27 while gold drops Rs2,300/tola on hawkish Fed signals, ceasefire

Repatriation rises 8.66% to $2.0007b as UK, China top list; power sector leads outflows

Committee gives govt option to either withdraw concessions or extend to all airlines

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Benchmark climbs to 181,398 on geopolitical easing, on oil relief

Price of gold per tola falls by Rs2,300 to Rs452,936 in local market

Assessment says Netanyahu may continue Lebanon attacks despite terms of this week's agreement

Deaths could not be confirmed as families in Congo's Kigonze camp refused Ebola testing

Earlier, EU foreign policy chief urged the bloc to ban goods and services originating from Israeli settlements

Iran's chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US talks bound by Tehran's 'red lines'

Two ministers underscore the importance of continued engagement, agree to remain in close contact

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says he is cancelling planned visit to the United States next week

WMO says 80% chance El Nino develops by August, while US forecasters see 63% chance of 'very strong' event

Lebanese health ministry says 31 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers

False social media posts claimed the UK warned Israel against further strikes on Iran, but no such warning was issued

Israel never asked US to fight alongside Tel Aviv, and 'will not move from the security zones,' Katz says

Trump administration defends law, softens position mid-case on banning marijuana users from owning guns

Trump insists his deal with Iran is superior to Obama's, while critics say he has gotten much less, given up much more

Govt cites features such as easy recreation of blocked channels, easy concealment of contact info as reasons for ban

Two water samples from farms have been submitted by health officials to a state government laboratory for testing

Burnham indicates he wanted to counter the rise of polarising, populist politics

Iran wants to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to United States two days before their next match

The 37-year-old eyeing a fifth Rugby World Cup

Ahmed, who covered hundreds of Tests and ODIs, dies in Karachi as cricket world mourns his passing

The 34-year-old was seen doing drills with the squad

Mandhana and Verma put on 115 for the first wicket

Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal

They drew 1-1 against Morocco in the opener

The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England

They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston

A field of 156 players tees off Thursday at the 7,440-yard Long Island layout

The Mexican side eased past South Africa in the opening fixture

Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scored in 4-2 victory

They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston

The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England

The White Ferns suffered a surprise defeat against Sri Lanka