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NCICS to make national information security framework and assess vulnerabilities

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Experts warn of severe summer water shortages amid rising temperatures and forest fires

Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this

Horticulture Agency intensifies seasonal plant care, upgrades recreational facilities

Liaquat Bagh to be washed with rose water as PPP plans daily vigils

Relief promised for University Town victims

Security tightened at religous sites, shopping peaks amid complaints over soaring prices

Courts decide 26,658 cases; convictions were secured in only 2,670 cases

China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued

Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth

While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living

Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage

Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies

For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals

Thousands participate in march despite imposition of Section 144, what organisers termed 'fake FIRs'

Accident survivor says mistook plainclothes police in private car for kidnappers

As 2025 nears end, the provincial legislature's performance marred by controversy

Over 3,000 people including 28 foreign athletes participated in second edition of Lok Sahitha International Marathon

Frames climate crisis not as natural emergency but political assault rooted in fossil capitalism, colonial extraction

First major fog spell of the winter reduces visibility to near zero

Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours

Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content

Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society

As the monsoon rains drench the city, the meagre road and pipeline network fails to keep up

Historic tree that served generations felled for Rs300,000

Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City

DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities

Funds include Rs10 million for renovation of Dargah Shah Chiragh, Rs20 million for shrine of Shah Sufair in Sohawa

Security plan for Quaid-I-Azam Day events also finalised

Invites investment in Punjab tourism

With many areas still without sanitation facilities and safe drinking water, public health continues to deteriorate

Waseem highlighted worsening security situation has robbed people of peace, disrupted businesses, fueled unemployment

Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge

Despite cabinet approval, several K-P hospitals delay implementing standardised diagnostic charges

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A first-hand account of how Pakistan narrowly avoided default in 1996 through emergency diplomacy, external support

An examination of political missteps, force imbalances, battlefield realities in the 1971 conflict

Why flawed reasoning, logical fallacies undermine objectivity in intellectual, public discourse

Human statues are performance artists who usually stand motionless in city centres for arts, entertainment.

Debt, rising living costs, weak social support can push families to extremes

Pakistan, others seek defined mandates, leadership before committing troops to the ISF

The most significant headline for Pakistan in 2025 is the unexpected reset in relations with the United States.

Prince Harry to revamp Archewell charitable arm

Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac in 'Man of Tomorrow'

Kata Hay arrested on vehicular homicide warrant

SAG-AFTRA to honour actor whose career spans more than five decades

'Nick's schizophrenia medication altered'

Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia

BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support

CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities

Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life

Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction

Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts

Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation

PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm

Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning

Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations

Both constables have been suspended from service

Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10

Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed

Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators

Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai

Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship

KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points

Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances

Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation

PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later

Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF

Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment

Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth

Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs

Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb

Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan

SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump

Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue

Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed

Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion

Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks

Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust

Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks

Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era

Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn

US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March

Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful

Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'

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It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events

The suspects will be charged after interrogation

Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'

UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget

BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support

Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory

The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener

Johnson claims downhill gold

He took the coaching role in February 2024

Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank

Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory

They chased 183 with five wickets to spare

They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens

Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost

Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early

'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says

ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments

He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over