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Police say private employee also died during anti-drug trafficking operation

Pindi’s largest health facility remains closed with patients eagerly awaiting its reopening

Wardens to restore flow after helpline calls

Major allocation to power sector amid efforts to relieve consumers, support key initiatives

Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements

Farmers face uncertainty as federal allocations drop amid rising costs, growth concerns

KSE-100 index gains 207.94 points, settles at 72,797.43

MD says hike in capital gains tax on sale of stocks, dividend income to rejuvenate bourse

Mayor chairs meeting to set things rolling for quick and safe lifting of offal

35 cattle heads recovered from the suspect

Seeks petitioner’s response on KU legal director's reply

Finance minister pushes for industry growth amid calls for SME, middle-class support

Sweeping new taxes target non-filers, salaried individuals, and everyday goods

Govt must carefully consider impact of allowing sugar exports on market stability and inflation rates

Reigning in inflation at less than 12% with central bank’s interest rates have been slashed by 1.5 percentage points

Govts narrative “oil smuggling needs to be stopped as it threatens the local economy”, is disconnected from reality

Hamas positively responds to plan that lack any credible enforcement mechanism in case of Israeli recalcitrance

The City of Flowers has gradually lost the grandeur of the past

Adviser voices concern over accountability law tweaks

“The negotiations have no chance of succeeding, none of two parties have any interest,” says Jamal

Sardar Shah says 38 Karachi schools lack washrooms

UN probe also says Israeli, Palestinian armed groups carried out war crimes

Bangladesh court indicts Nobel laureate Yunus in graft case

For FY-24, Rs5 billion is allocated for the Kissan scheme, sparking farmers' concerns

Govt also proposes a shift from engine capacity-based advanced tax on vehicles up to 2,000 CC to a cost ratio basis

Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements

The group has agreed to provide Ukraine with $50 billion via the use of frozen Russian assets by the end of the year

Party says budget was presented by those who reached the parliament on Form-47

Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik says Pakistan will not buy spot LNG until November due to oversupply and high prices

Govt had to find ways to increase revenues to reduce fiscal deficit as part of reforms being discussed with the lender

The Duke braces for a ‘nightmare weekend’ as two significant events are set to highlight feud with his father.

An effort to set up a global financial embargo on Russia, US broadened the sanctions on chip flow from China

The King reportedly plans to attend CHOGM in Samoa and tour Australia, emphasising Commonwealth unity and support.

President Joe Biden is in Italy to attend 50th G7 Summit from June 13-15

Prince Harry's old friends avoid visiting him in the US due to tensions with Meghan Markle, claims royal expert.

Valve faces a £656 million lawsuit for allegedly overcharging 14 million UK gamers and stifling competition on Steam.

‘Starfield’ encounters another review-bombing wave due to the introduction of paid mods.

Brady's game-worn pants from his final NFL appearance sold for $89,100 after 15 bids.

Jason Martin shares insights on Kendrick Lamar and Drake's rap feud on Bootleg Kev's show.

PCB officials welcome ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and BCB President Aminul Islam at Lahore airport

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

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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

PCB officials welcome ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and BCB President Aminul Islam at Lahore airport

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

She clocked a third-best time of 1min 38.28sec