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Solar energy fuels growth; agri-sector uses less electricity due to high costs

Rural poverty at 36.2%, more than double urban rate of 17.4%; income inequality widens

SBP holdings rise $25m to $17.22b; gold down Rs9,720/tola

Freelance remittances $856m, 5G auction raises $509m; experts warn of low-value trap

Customs duty exemptions drop 24% to Rs499b; FTA-related cost zero

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Video of 60-foot palm tree operation goes viral on social media

Strong winds bring down solar installation, injuring three

Says family has no access to Imran Khan amid ongoing political tensions

Cold drinking water to be available at public places

Conservationists hail notification as a milestone for protecting river ecosystem

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Committee also reviews broader issues related to heritage protection

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Move aimed at preventing inherited and chronic diseases

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Police arrest two foreigners among 11 others

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CDA says permission withdrawn in 2008, alternative site allotted in 2016

Murder case registered under homicide charges on complaint of deceased's mother, who held her son-in-law responsible

Woman also held with 14kg of hashish in police raid

'Model road' initiative turns into nuisance due to lack of strategy

CNIC mandatory as govt introduces barcode-based registration

Heat illnesses rise 15% amid high temperatures, oppressive humidity

Representatives of KDA Employees Union, labour unions stage protest, chant slogans against appointments

Jacobabad woman dies after failing to receive anti-rabies vaccine

'45% water shortage is hurting rice cultivation, could cost Sindh $4.5b in exports'

He was in charge for seven months

The 23-year-old has played his only T20 international against the UAE

FIFA also unveils 18-track lineup for the Official World Cup Album, featuring diverse range of artists and unexpected

Ten-year-old's sustainable creations earn runway success and documentary spotlight

Pop superstar surprises audience with live performance and tribute to beloved Pixar character Jessie

Showrunner Jess Brownell says upcoming instalment focuses on joy, desire and representation

This year marks the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Portugal and Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have been in the news lately for both good and bad reasons

In competitive examinations such as CSS, success depends on uniform preparation, comparable educational standards

Pakistan's long-suffering football fraternity finally has a moment to cherish

SC acquittal of 2 MQM workers in Baldia case a blow to families of the 260 workers

The Economic Survey for outgoing year paints optimistic outlook of economy, despite the growth target being missed

A global economic shock emerging from the Iran conflict is rapidly evolving into a new kind of inequality shock

Balochistan’s Doctors’ body stages protest, calls for security reforms, end to ‘retaliatory actions’ against doctors

US President Donald Trump says the US hits Iran "very hard tonight" and seeks to seize its oil export hub

Arlington fire dept said units, including its HazMat team, operated at the Pentagon during a hazardous incident report

PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir attend; martyrs to be laid to rest with full military honours

Israel is most exposed to global boycotts, facing sanctions on officials and institutions worldwide

Pakistan and Turkiye discuss defence cooperation and regional security during military meetings

Mughal's artwork leans into cultural, folkloristic imagery to depict shared heritage

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Vows transparent, consultative budget process with emphasis on jobs, social services

Govt approves Rs20b relief for civil servants

Caveats set for judges' participation in public events

Renews call for dialogue, Charter of Democracy

Gwadar coast hit by massive oil spill

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Achakzai warns of heavy cost of freezing provincial funds

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Ex-minister warns respect between allies cannot be 'one-way traffic'

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Believes growing friction between PPP, PML-N stems from multiple issues, including disputes over Gilgit-Baltistan

Agriculture storage gets Rs7.1b while losses run into hundreds of billions

Rs10 FED on day-old chicks, 18% sales tax on processed chicken to raise costs

Withdrawal of 18% sales tax meets longstanding demand of industry stakeholders

Higher fuel levies, inflation and rupee vulnerability strengthen case for safe-haven assets

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Benchmark KSE-100 index rises nearly 2,000 points in volatile week

Businesses say they lack incentives to boost industrial growth, agriculture, employment

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Pollution body says Tata failed to take corrective action despite warnings

Business and technical panels to submit recommendations by June 20

Petroleum levy at Rs1.68tr; salaried, real estate get tax cuts

Rs3.67tr plan approved; debt, defence, administration crowd out PSDP

Rs1.09tr earmarked for next fiscal year, down 8% from outgoing year

US president says Hormuz to open afterwards Iran rejects signing timeline PM says Pakistan preparing for electro

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Rubio tells Jaishankar all vessels should comply with US orders

Revelation lends credence to Russia’s longstanding claims regarding US-backed bio research abroad

Says all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday

'We know that Prime Minister Modi is quite ambitious about the role he ​sees for India,' official says

Protesters carry placards with slogans like 'Hate is the only threat to our streets', 'Belfast stands against racism'

Israel orders evacuations in 24 areas near Nabatieh, urging residents north of Zahrani River

Says technical talks due for next week; Khawaja Asif says deal will be presented as 'Islamabad Pact'

The centre opened in 1971 as a memorial to President John F Kennedy, a ‌Democrat assassinated ⁠eight years ago

Farewell ceremony for Ali Khamenei July 4-5 in Tehran; burial on July 9 in Mashhad, state media says.

Indian air force operates about 100 of them for military supplies, civilian aid in country’s remotest mountain areas

The factory is the second-biggest supplier to Apple in South Asia after Taiwan's Foxconn

The 23-year-old has played his only T20 international against the UAE

He was in charge for seven months

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa finishes runners-up in men's category

Her partner Mboko withdrew from the Queen following an injury

All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players

The 19-year-old is currently the youngest championship leader in F1 history

England will face Sri Lanka in the opening match

They staged a historic comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs107-106

Calls Somali referee incident unfortunate, saying FIFA will review it, but cannot control governments

The team will reach Los Angeles a day before their World Cup opener

Hotels cut rates as fans stay away; soaring flight and match ticket prices have dampened World Cup demand

Mexico is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital

The Open has a prestigious history dating back to 1904

He is under Atletico Madrid contract until June 2030

They will face New Zealand in Los Angeles