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Says petroleum rights holders must disclose changes in shareholding, capital issuance

KSE-100 index surges 2,300 points to record high

Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices

Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk

Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed

Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices

Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses

Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy

Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025

K-P CM says he will carry Imran Khan's message on Jan 9

Says legal hurdles for Achakzai cleared after Omar Ayub case withdrawn

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Rail services delayed as winter weather intensifies

With a lack of medical regulation encouraging profit-driven practices, new mothers, babies at risk of complications

Lawmaker voted in favour of 27th Amendment

Reduces sentence in K-P methamphetamine case

ECP warns of suspension if disclosures not submitted by Jan 15

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Actor tells CNN she has cherished the affection for her pairing with Fawad Khan

Cultural fests, winter galas and fresh snowfall turn Swat, Naran and Kashmir into seasonal magnets

With $1.46b worldwide earnings, 'Zootopia 2' becomes Disney's highest-grossing animated film

Millions rushed to stream the closing chapter as Hawkins say goodbye

France's junior minister slams 'double standards' of Macron government

Actors and singers marked the turn of the calendar with unusually reflective notes

'Weak implementation' of law allows minors access to Gutka and Mainpuri

PPP vows to protect 18th Amendment, NFC share

Fireworks light up the sky as thousands gather at Seaview; police enforce strict measures

Lax inspections, unhygienic surroundings of popular food hubs have driven a spike in foodborne diseases

Rs81b metro bus, e-buses plans to ease traffic woes

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Govt physicians absent for weeks, inquiry ordered

Month-wise data highlights persistent mental health challenges in provincial capital

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Road traffic crashes top cause of helpline calls in Punjab

Only 27 days of wheat stocks left; 20kg bag price jumps to Rs2,700

Ibadullah and Governor Kundi assess overall situation

Sales tax on services hits Rs23.26b in July-December

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Punjab’s anti–land grabbing law has triggered a constitutional clash over power, process, property rights

Modi’s India reflects the rise of religious extremism at the expense of pluralism, rule of law

Rather than outshouting its neighbours, Qatar is investing in education, journalism, long-term diplomacy

Pakistan’s increasing population demands long-term planning, not short-term fixes

Broader biometric recognition marks a structural shift in Pakistan’s digital state

FBR misses targets again, raising fears of fresh indirect taxes on an already strained middle class

Poor data masks the true human toll of climate disasters

The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care.

Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket

Authorities clear snow in Shogran; tourists advised to use snow chains and avoid unnecessary night travel

Court forms benches for cipher case appeals, dismisses multiple bail petitions as infructuous

Victim's grandson discovers her lying injured, bleeding from head

Journalist dies after rooftop fall

Illegal stone mining, dam breach contaminate canal, kill livestock and devastate hundreds of acres

Former livestock minister urges modern farming practices during university team's visit to model farm

Department recommended using plastic germination trays with suitable media such as peat moss

Low vaccination coverage has led to a surge in pneumonia cases among children and the elderly

Health emergency declared in the Shakai area of South Waziristan

ANP calls for empowered local government, education reforms, transparent probe into plaza tragedy

With meagre fire safety arrangements, healthcare facilities are at risk of deadly blazes

Speakers urge teachers to improve their skills to match changing technology

Notification further imposed restrictions on display of weapons, carrying arms

IHC directs all four children be produced at the next hearing

Wholesale markets see record price hikes, old dates processed and sold as fresh

Initiative aims to promote historical preservation, inclusivity and interfaith harmony

Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan

Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook

Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability

Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market

As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home

From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy

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

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

Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year

Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident

Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial

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Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats

Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore

State media said an explosion occurred early Saturday in Shuoyang, Shanxi province

Man convicted of murdering 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 will start an appeal hearing on Monday

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

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

Delegation meets PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore; BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support

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