Latest
-
April rain record broken after 41 years
Old Airport weather station logs 38.6mm rainfall, surpassing 1985 record
-
Sindh turns to targeted relief as fuel prices bite
Rs55b package to support bikers, small farmers, transporters
-
Saggian zone demands industrial status
Minister directs resolution of conversion fees issue via stakeholder consultation
-
Stocks slide as fuel price shock jolts PSX
KSE-100 drops over 1,600 points on deepening inflation fears
-
2,164GWh consumed under surplus power package
Industries, agriculture sector save Rs21b by consuming extra electricity at low tariff
-
SBP injects Rs13.68tr into market
Gold climbs by Rs3,400/tola to settle at Rs490,362; rupee inches up to 279.10/$
-
Fuel hike raises policy questions
Pakistan has limited ability to insulate economy from shocks amid global crisis
-
Microsoft to invest $10b in Japan
Investment aims to expand AI infrastructure, strengthen cyber defence
-
KCCI urges conservation as petrol hits Rs458
Chamber says global prices have doubled; calls for carpooling, limiting non-essential travel
-
OMCs warn against new OGRA verification rules
Industry says rules are impractical, may deepen liquidity crisis and delay reimbursement
-
SPI nears double-digit YoY spike
Rising fuel prices push weekly inflation to 9.12%; WoW index rises 1.01%
-
IMF allows Rs830b power subsidies
Sanctions Rs300b for theft, bill recovery but imposes condition to raise tariffs in Jan'27
-
Siraj urges dialogue amid Pak-Afghan tensions
Leaders warn conflict will hurt both, call for urgent talks to ensure stability
-
K-P cabinet okays two-day salary cut
Senior officers to forgo pay as cabinet rolls out austerity, aid measures
-
Rain havoc kills 26 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Children among victims as 77 injured, over 100 homes damaged across province
-
Italy's football chief resigns after WC disaster
UEFA also warns of infrastructure concerns ahead of Euro 2032
-
Alpine deny 'sabotage' against Colapinto
They condemned abuse directed at drivers
-
Pegula reaches Charleston quarters
World number five beat Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1)
-
Lewandowski hints at Poland exit
Veteran striker slumps after 3-2 playoff loss to Sweden
-
Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot
He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of BBL with 164
-
Agha relishes HBL PSL freedom
He says batting at number three allows him to play aggressively
-
Security-centric policies and trade
Pakistan has refrained from engaging with other countries, has excluded dissenting voices
-
AI filter and reset
Both acceleration and complexity are making AI more agentic and capable
-
The urge to judge: when religion becomes a checklist
Over time, visible practices - dress, rituals, language - become shorthand for religiosity
-
Landmines and borderlands
NGOs have estimated over 5,000 civilian deaths due to landmines in the tribal areas
-
Bannu attack
Bannu's mayhem came a day after peace talks were held in Urumqi with Afghan authorities under Chinese mediation
-
Fuelling inflation
Petrol has risen by 63% in four weeks and diesel by 75%
-
Thar's coal must power people, not just plants
Can Thar's coal also drive local industry and livelihoods?
-
Reema Khan urges restraint, stresses 'silence'
Actor's comment sparks widespread discussion on social media
-
Mahira 'baited' into responding to Riz's call for collaboration
Both actors' mutual interest sparks hopes for potential on-screen pairing
-
Karachi ceremony honours Urdu poet Dr Noor Amrohvi
Event recognises his contributions to literature, cross-cultural engagement
-
Meesha Shafi discusses women's resilience in verdict aftermath
After winning defamation case, Ali Zafar says justice has been done, hopes to move forward in peace
-
Fact check: Viral video claiming to show Iranian strike on Mossad HQ in Tel Aviv is AI-generated
Analysis of the video reveals several visual inconsistencies and patterns consistent with AI generation
-
Pakistan Tennis Federation announces Davis Cup Juniors team for Kazakhstan
Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani, Zohaib Afzal Malik picked for Davis Cup Juniors after trials at Islamabad PTF complex
-
US proposes record $1.5 trillion defence budget, highest in history
Trump seeks 10% cut in non-defence spending, about $73B, while boosting military outlays
-
PM announces Rs80 cut in petroleum levy, lowering petrol price to Rs378 per litre
Says the reduction would remain in effect for at least one month and would be applicable nationwide from midnight
-
Government eyes restoration of landmark names
By restoring historic names, the project aims to strengthen Lahore’s cultural and tourism profile
-
6 killed in central Afghanistan as strong earthquake shakes region, including Pakistan
Tremors were felt in the twin cities, Chitral, Peshawar, and parts of Punjab and K-P
-
Iran shoots down second US fighter jet, one pilot rescued, media say
CENTCOM did not respond to AFP query on first such report in ongoing Middle East war
-
Backchannel peace efforts continue
US, Iran face complex considerations
-
Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion UAE debt: cabinet minister
Senior govt officials say discussions are taking place to convert a portion of the amount into investment
-
China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
"Both Pakistan and Afghanistan ... are willing to sit down for talks again,' says foreign ministry spokesperson
-
PTI announces all-party conference for joint response to ‘unjustified’ fuel hike
Warns that failure to stabilise prices could severely affect the economy of ordinary citizens
-
Fact check: Shahid Afridi did not back govt over fuel hike; viral clip is unrelated
The video predates the price hike and is part of a government austerity campaign
-
Rana Sanaullah defends fuel price hike, links it to global crisis
Says the government is not responsible for the increase and introduced targeted subsidies to support vulnerable groups
-
China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
China proposes labelling digital humans and banning virtual intimacy for minors in new cyber policy draft
-
From mountains to the ring: Usman Wazeer’s rise in Pakistani boxing
'Asian Boy' holds WBO World Youth title, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz but faces questions over level of competition
-
PCB bans Dasun Shanaka from HBL PSL
He was picked by Lahore Qalandars
-
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to enhance cooperation against cybercrime, online fraud
Both ministers also discuss US-Iran conflict, current situation in Middle East
-
Convictions of Libya deportees rise to 64
Summary trials continue in Gujranwala region as 26 cases await verdicts
-
BISP staffing anomaly under scrutiny
Programme still lacks a service structure after 18 years
-
Trial courts must record testimony verbatim: SC
Court observes that procedural law was a means to achieve justice, not an obstacle to it
-
Pakistan seeks global front against terrorism
'No country is immune to these challenges, and no nation can address them on its own,' Naqvi says
-
Cabinet panel puts SNGPL, SSGC IFRS relief on hold
Govt defers accounting relief sought by gas utilities
-
Pakistan seeks end to wartime sexual violence
Covering 21 situations of concern, the report documented 9,788 cases verified by the United Nations in 2025
-
Pakistan, Qatar race to rescue fragile peace
CDF Munir discusses latest escalation with Iran's FM
-
Civil-military leadership vows to stamp out terror
PM chairs apex committee meeting in Quetta Says India funding and arming terrorists Pledges to foil nefarious de
-
14 killed in suicide attack on PPP leader's residence
Five cops martyred in Khuzdar assault; retaliatory fire kills five terrorists
-
Croatia visa facility in Islamabad on cards
PM wants cooperation in trade expanded
-
Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist
Brent futures are up 19 cents, or 0.25%, at $76.49 a barrel
-
Pakistan, Turkey target trade of $5b
Current annual trade at $1.236b, ECO CCI president proposes joint business meeting
-
IT sector exports could reach $15b in five to ten years, seminar told
Panelists at the seminar highlighted specific sectors with export potential
-
Persistent selling caps PSX near 180,000
KSE-100 index falls 370 points, or 0.20%, amid geopolitical jitters
-
Envoy, FinMin explore capital market avenues
Discussions also focused on strengthening engagement with international investors
-
PM task force rules out new ports
Committee implements 84 reforms in two years to unlock blue economy
-
Seafood exports jump to $568m
Despite disruptions, shipments grow on better compliance with food safety standards
-
Trade with Russia to cross $1b
Energy minister underlines need for deeper economic, transport connectivity
-
Manufacturing recovery to be narrow-based
Textiles, autos, cement to lead as lower interest rates revive activity, say analysts
-
Remittances hit $41.5b without structured support
Inflows up 8.6% despite Middle East tensions, but experts warn of policy gaps
-
ADB cuts growth forecast to 3.7%
Raises inflation to 8.3%, warns of 10% US tariff risk
-
PSX extends losing streak as KSE-100 sheds nearly 370 points
Market activity remained healthy despite the subdued performance, with 471 million shares traded in the KSE-100 Index
-
PSDP spending surpasses revised allocation by Rs92b
Key ministries exceed budget authorisations, putting IMF-mandated primary surplus target at risk
-
Gold prices rebound in global, local markets
Price of silver per tola remains unchanged at Rs6,421
-
Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran
Brent crude futures rise 86 cents, or 1.1%, to $78.88 a barrel
-
Trump fires last 3 bipartisan election commission members ahead of November midterms
Voter advocacy groups, Democratic state election officials call move 'reckless and irresponsible,' according to report
-
Death toll from Venezuela twin earthquakes rises to 3,889
More than 16,700 injured, thousands still displaced since powerful June 24 quakes, top official says
-
Forest fire kills at least 12 in southern Spain
Andalusia’s acting minister for Health, the Presidency and Emergencies describes blaze as an ‘unprecedented tragedy’
-
Israel shares intelligence with US on alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump: report
Report says the new intelligence could further escalate the conflict between Washington and Tehran
-
Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
Airlines cancel dozens of flights in region, including for Saturday
-
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
Washington still committed to finding resolution with Iran, 'technical talks continue', according to US official
-
Khamenei laid to rest amid anti-US chants
Khamenei laid to rest amid anti-US chants
-
Iran hits US military targets in Gulf
US strikes kill 14 Iranians and injure 78
-
Revolver gift leaves NATO leaders with dilemma
Engraved vintage handguns and live ammo presented by Erdogan after Ankara summit spark security question
-
Astronomers study exoplanet’s survival after star’s death
Observations of Jupiter-like planet orbiting a white dwarf offer new clues to the fate of planetary systems
-
Palestinians to vote on Nov 28
Move marks first such exercise in two decades
-
Australia, India seal uranium export deal during Modi visit
Leaders agree to deepen cooperation in clean energy, critical minerals and green hydrogen
-
Deep-sea mining threatens molluscs
IUCN renew call for moratorium ahead of UN seabed mining talks
-
Pak women U-19 named for SA T20s
The five-match series will be played from July 14 to 24
-
Johan Botha joins Netherlands men's team
He joins them for their Cricket World Cup League 2 games
-
Rain hands West Indies series win over Sri Lanka
The hosts completed their first home Test series triumph for four years
-
World Cup exit puts another nail in USA's fun
They crashed out of the tournament against Belgium
-
Egypt file complaint against referee
The Pharoahs loss 3-2 to Argentina in a controversial game
-
Djokovic sets up Sinner blockbuster
He survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime
-
England quicks star as India suffer record T20I defeat
They slumped to a mammoth 125-run defeat in the second 3rd T20I
-
Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory
A heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from Thursday
-
De Minaur gutted after Wimbledon exit
His run ended with a 7-5 7-6(4) 6-3 defeat against Cobolli
-
Messi inspires Argentina in stunning late comeback to see off Egypt
Egypt came close to a World Cup upset after goals by Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, despite Messi missing a penalty
-
Argentina fightback to beat Egypt
They came from behind to secure a stunning 3-2 victory
-
Argentina's gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni
He insists that the champions should be given more rest in the final stages
-
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream
Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace in 4-1 victory
-
Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov
He clinched the game with a 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) win
-
Huzaifa, Huzaima clinch Padel Ranking Cup
Meheq and Asfa clinch the title in women’s category












































































































