Latest
-
PSX closes fiscal year at all-time high
KSE-100 surges 1,248 points as optimism grows following $3.4b loan rollover
-
PBA refutes claims subsidies serve no purpose
Says incentive schemes like PRI critical for economic stability
-
ECC flags poor governance in gas utilities
FinMin says board directors should play role in improving performance of companies
-
Worker exodus grows by 12% in May
Ministry reports 2.7% GDP growth, while 285,370 jobseekers exited country in JanMay
-
WB appoints new country director for Pakistan
Amgaabazar is succeeding Najy Benhassine in this role
-
NEPRA grills Power Division over FCA deferral
Consumers, regulators slam last-minute move to block Rs4.69/unit FCA relief as CPPA warns of upcoming tariff hike
-
Gold up Rs108,500 in FY25
Bullion jumps to Rs350,200/tola; rupee down Rs5.4 vs dollar in a year
-
IT minister avoids PTCL-Telenor merger comments
Unveils smart city vision for Islamabad, including fibre connectivity; free public Wi-Fi rollout planned
-
Duty on Galvalume steel imposed
Pakistan concludes first anti-circumvention case, slaps 40% levy on import
-
US approves $510m sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel following Iran conflict
Israel launched an unprecedented air campaign targeting Iran's nuclear sites, scientists, military leaders on June 13
-
Trump claims to have found wealthy buyer for TikTok
US President predicted China would approve the sale
-
Seoul marks 'Squid Game' final season with cosplay parade
Korean drama's latest instalment dropped on Friday
-
She just wants to act
Mahira Khan talks Love Guru, age backlash, and future roles
-
G7 risks disappearing into oblivion
Beneath G7 downfall, there lies aggrandisement of threats and advancement of self-seeking interests
-
Trump Doctrine 2.0
Trump is known for making U-turns in his policy statements
-
Do we need information commissions?
Pakistan ought to seriously revisit the entire RTI process
-
Mounting monsoon toll
This phenomenon, coupled with Pakistan's inefficiency at enacting early warning systems
-
Stripping oversight
Standing committees are the bedrock of legislative oversight
-
The tariffs fixation
The move has surprised many as it has come days after the federal budget
-
What can they read?
The nearly 700-page book beautifully captures these threads from the perspective of a young boy
-
PBF forms 7-member committee for polls
National event in Dec, Malaysian team to compete
-
Pak outplay Japan in crucial netball clash
Asian Youth Girls Netball C'ship in full swing
-
Williams hits ton but SA still on top
South Africa lead by 216 at the close of play on second day
-
Kane fires Bayern into CWC last eight
Vincent Kompany's men earned an entertaining 4-2 victory against spirited Flamengo
-
Djokovic still hunts milestones
He prepares for his 20th Wimbledon bidding
-
PSG dominate Miami to reach CWC quarters
Joao Neves netted twice for Luis Enrique's side in 4-0 victory
-
Will the Asia Cup be held this year?
The tournament is scheduled to be played in September
-
SL's Nissanka on verge of cricketing greatness
He eyes place among ICC's top ten batters across all formats
-
Sufiyan likely to be called for BD series
Pakistan will play three T20Is in July
-
Azhar named as acting red-ball coach
He will serve in this capacity until the conclusion of his current contract
-
Trump to lift Syria sanctions in bid to revive economy, foster regional ties
Trump lifted Syria sanctions in May after Saudi, Turkey appeals following Assad family's fall by Ahmed al-Sharaa
-
Turkey evacuates over 50,000 as wildfires rage in Izmir province
Worst blaze starts in Seferihisar near Izmir, spreading fast with winds up to 120 km/h, officials say
-
Govt sticks to the script, hikes fuel prices again
Petrol raised by Rs8.36 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs10.39 per litre
-
President Zardari signs Finance Bill 2025-26 into law
Last week, National Assembly approved Rs17.57 trillion federal budget with certain amendments
-
Canada scraps digital services tax, paving way for renewed US trade talks
Trump halts Canada trade talks over digital tax, vows new tariffs, risking renewed tensions after period of calm
-
Govt to end collection of electricity duty via bills
Awais Leghari requests all CMs to explore alternative mechanisms for collecting provincial levies and duties
-
Anosh Ahmed empowers public services via blockchain technology
With innovation, community empowerment, and Chicago Crypto Hub, Dr Ahmed promotes public policy adoption of blockchain
-
Two firefighters shot dead in Idaho ambush, gunman found dead after standoff
Firefighters ambushed on arrival; suspect tracked by phone and found by SWAT as fire approached his location
-
India's disinformation campaign on CPEC and AJK
The writer is a freelance contributor with special focus on issues related to international and national security
-
Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia-Italy route, leaving one dead, 87 rescued
Nearly 30,000 migrants, including 5,146 unaccompanied minors, have arrived in Italy so far this year, officials say
-
Naqvi vows tight security, enhanced surveillance for Muharram
Interior minister says security placed on high alert to thwart any nefarious designs of cowardly enemies
-
Pakistan Navy's combat readiness strengthened across all domains: Admiral Naveed Ashraf
Navy chief praises leadership of Air Chief Marshal, commending PAF's efforts in modernising and tech integration
-
Violence in Pakistan declines by 32% in Q2 2025
Report highlights reduced fatalities and improved counter-terrorism
-
Pakistan's PR to UN in Vienna elected UNIDO president
Ambassador Kamran Akhtar is the first Pakistani to be honoured with the prestigious position
-
Pakistan calls on India to resume IWT following Court of Arbitration ruling
FO urges India to resume cooperation and emphasises the importance of preserving the treaty for regional stability
-
Israel strikes kill at least 60 in Gaza amid heaviest attacks in weeks
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as tanks enter Zeitoun and warplanes bomb schools, forcing families to flee
-
Iran says 935 killed in Israeli air strikes, new forensic data reveals
Israel struck Iran on June 13, hitting nuclear sites and killing commanders and civilians in worst attack
-
Stocks close FY25 at new all-time high
Market breaks record with 1,248-point surge as China rolls over $3.4b in loans
-
PCB appoints Azhar Mahmood as red-ball head coach
The former assistant coach will hold the position until the end of his current contract
-
PAA launches probe into three foreign aircraft temporarily grounded
All three aircrafts undergoing maintenance inspection after back-to-back incidents
-
Ticket prices to Sri Lanka surge after govt gives go ahead for Pakistan–India T20 World Cup clash
All flights from Lahore to Sri Lanka are now fully booked, business class tickets on same route have also sold out
-
Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
-
Imran Khan's health 'fine', Salman Safdar says after SC-mandated meeting
SC bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
-
India skips IWT case proceedings at The Hague
Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers
-
Karachi court grants extension of interim bail for YouTuber Rajab Butt
Complainant’s lawyer argued that court session was scheduled for 8:30am, but accused appeared at 9:30am
-
Criminal action sought against officials over deaths, injuries during Basant
Petitioner contended that Basant festival turned into a deadly threat for citizens rather than a celebration
-
Sindh govt orders release of PTI detainees held under MPO, forms Gul Plaza inquiry
Justice Agha Faisal appointed to lead single-member commission probing Gul Plaza fire
-
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz arrives in Quetta for one-day visit
Maryam Nawaz to meet attack victims’ families, hold talks with leaders
-
Rawalpindi textile factory blaze stopped after 16 hours of firefighting
Rescue officials say cooling continues as cracks appear in three-storey building, crews fight from a safe distance
-
Indonesia ready to collaborate with Pakistan in palm oil, agriculture, says minister
Dar says visit comes after presidential exchanges as talks cover IT, trade, AI, defence cooperation
-
Most Pakistanis back Gaza mission, but only with UN and Muslim alliance approval
Gallup survey finds strong support tied to conditions, with caution over risks and preference for legitimacy
-
Nepra’s shift from net metering to net billing draws criticism over rooftop solar impact
Political leaders and analysts have questioned Nepra’s move to abolish net metering, calling it a blow to consumers
-
CM Afridi vows to engage with 'even those I dislike for K-P rights'
K-P CM vows to recover Rs4,700bn dues from Centre, criticises silence on corruption, 'forced evacuations'
-
Lahore court grants bail to five accused in Bhati Gate manhole deaths case
Judge cites settlement, orders release on surety bonds while case continues
-
Tekken star Arslan Ash relocates to Japan as new competitive base
E-sports icon says Japan will be his new base as he targets more global titles, while still representing Pakistan
-
China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses
Benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, SSEC rose 0.13%, while blue-chip CSI300 Index, CSI300 inched higher by 0.11%
-
Gold continues rally for second day, silver remains steady
Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385
-
Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
-
Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
-
Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
-
Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties, geopolitical fears
-
Saudi capital sought as debt risks stay high
Aurangzeb links macro stability, Saudi interest in key sectors at AlUla forum
-
Govt seeks Russian support to revive PSM
Govt pursuing PM Shehbaz's vision of restoring steel mills as viable national asset
-
'No reopening Chinese energy debt'
Iqbal warns renegotiating $15b deals will raise risk premium, undermine trust
-
Explosive product licences issued without cabinet's nod
Petitioner asks petroleum secretary to take action against irregularities
-
Heavy metal pollution threatens tomato exports
Industrial contamination risks yields, food safety as researchers explore bioremediation solutions
-
Germany flags apparel export stagnation
Envoy says export today is nearly same as a decade ago, calls for diversification
-
Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
-
Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
-
South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
-
India skips IWT case proceedings at The Hague
Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers
-
Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops
Awaits international mandate before deploying up to 8,000 troops for a new Gaza peacekeeping force
-
South Korea to start reviewing US investment projects ahead of enacting bill
South Korea acts to soothe trade tensions after Trump threatens auto tariffs over delayed $350bn investment bill
-
Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President's visit
Police use tear gas, pepper spray to disperse thousands opposing Herzog’s visit
-
New Zealand mosque shooter showed anxiety, not depression, say former lawyers
Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing
-
PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia
ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential
-
PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
-
Muslim bloc warns Israel against West Bank annexation
Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity
-
Bangladesh poll campaign ends
Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament
-
Israeli forces kill four in Gaza
Israel has responded to similar incidents in recent months by carrying out airstrikes across the enclave
-
Japan PM basks in historic election triumph
LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house
-
Bangladesh secures 19% US tariff and exemption for some apparel made with US material
Bangladesh cut US tariffs to 20% last August from 37%, easing pressure on apparel exporters
-
Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US House panel
Lawyers sought Congress approval for her legal immunity to testify, but lawmakers declined
-
US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says
Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO
-
Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia
The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu
-
T20 World Cup: Pakistan to bat first after US win toss
The match is being played at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
-
Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
-
Record-breaking New Zealand crush UAE
Both openers scored commanding half-centuries
-
Ukrainian athlete to wear black armband
The body banned skeleton racer’s black helmet
-
Liverpool need 'perfection' to reach Champions League, Slot
The Reds conceded twice in a dramatic finale to lose 2-1 to Manchester City
-
What next for crashed Vonn?
She had suffered a "complex tibia fracture" to her left leg in a heavy crash
-
Man City eye Premier League title twist
Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years
-
Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India
-
What next for Vonn after the painful end to Olympic dream?
Veteran ski star hospitalized after severe crash in downhill event
-
'Good sense' hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead
Decision taken to ‘protect the spirit of cricket’ after week-long standoff
-
Australia forward Goodwin suffers injury blow ahead of World Cup
Rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia's home friendlies against Cameroon in late March
-
'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock
Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring
-
Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
-
UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup
They will begin their campaign against New Zealand
-
Nepal’s grit wins applause
They suffered a narrow loss to England








































































































