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A $3b IMF programme runs out next month, securing a new one is considered top priority for incoming administration

8 newly-elected MPAs join PML-N in PA, while an MNA-elect also aligns with party in meetings with Maryam and Shehbaz

Ex-PM to wield influence both on national and provincial governments

Protesters vow to continue until demands met; traffic disrupted, mobile services suspended

Incidents occurred at 1 a.m. local time on Wednesday morning, hit national gas pipelines in two regions

SC grants bail to blasphemy accused; says further investigation required in case

Government appeals to farmers to come forward for discussion regarding their demands, with Agriculture Minister Munda

IHC CJ Farooq states high court can give 'observations' not 'directions' to ECP

Lawyer says ‘bogus’ FIR was registered against PTI president merely to humiliate him

Regrets that authorities did not try to stop mobs from setting churches on fire

Former minister says PPP has extracted all the juice

Vawda says PTI ‘will be out of system if it does not become part of reconciliation’

PPP leader voices reservations about Nawaz Sharif's candidacy for the coveted post

Nawaz ends his race to premiership for fourth time

Party invites opponents of PPP in province to participate in protest

Qaiser announces enhancing capacity of child protection helpline 1121

CM launches spring tree plantation campaign

Central leader, K-P provincial chief disagree over coalition issue

Shutter-down strike observed in Quetta, other parts of province

Three killed when police opened fire at protesters

IMF grants waiver after govt misses budget surplus target despite slowdown

Despite achieving revenue growth of 25.8%

Experts call for widespread AI adoption to unlock opportunities

Pushes for fair market pricing to boost competition, investment

KSE-100 index gains 161.61 points, settles at 61,226.92

Explores closed wells and tight gas amid LNG affordability concerns

According to ECP rupee dropped 0.04%, or Rs0.13, to Rs281.32/$ in open market

Despite YoY decline, sales reach highest level in eleven months

Expected to impact investor sentiment amid market fluctuations

Secretary finance warns that delay beyond Thursday could cost Pakistan IMF’s $1.2b tranche

PTI announced making a government at the Centre and in Punjab with the support of the MWM and in K-P with the JI

Bilawal stirs political landscape before Zardari sort of vetoes it

Says wants to meet PTI founder for political, legal consultation

Petrol rate likely to witness marginal rise of 80 paisas per litre

Feb. 8 election results leave no major party able to form a government without smaller group support

Nawaz takes a strategic backseat, nominates Shehbaz for PM slot; PDM leaders renew coalition in a bid to form govt

Rights groups say that restrictions on the press are increasingly common in India and particularly oppressive in IIOJK

Arrests 16, including passport and NADRA officers

Hezbollah rejects formally negotiating a de-escalation until the war in Gaza ends

New prime minister expected to assume responsibilities in first week of March

Legislation allocates $61b for Ukraine, $14b for Israel and $4.83b to support Indo-Pacific partners, including Taiwan

Tensions rise near New Delhi as farmers protest demanding crop price fixes

Imran green-lights coalition talks with all parties except PML-N, PPP, MQM-P

Imran-backed independent candidates represents largest group, with 93 of the 264 parliamentary seats declared

If PTI needs JI to protect their independent candidates, we will welcome them: JI deputy amir

Former premier says his party will 'gladly' take up role of Opposition if Imran-backed candidates cannot show majority

Incarcerated PTI founder says any setup formed with stolen votes will sink economy

Former federal minister accused of allegedly accepting Rs5 million from citizen as bribe for employment

Lawyers lament both superior bars safeguarding the interests of powerful circles

PML-N burning the midnight oil to form govt at Centre without splitting the baby

Family members say the couple were there to buy a cake in preparation for the birth of their child

Orders preparations for Safe City projects in Hyderabad, Sukkur

Planning minister says no such legislation is under consideration

Punjab wildlife chief says lions registered in Sheikhupura were illegally kept in Lahore, where big cats are banned

Also meet Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan

City sees light to moderate rain as the season’s second western weather system hit some areas heavily

Consultation participants agree local government is essential for democratic governance, effective service delivery

Afridi calls for involvement of tribal elders, political leaders, in decisions regarding military operations

Fazl claims Pakistan's policies are being shaped by global pressure; Tariq Fazal defends move

Outreach coverage increased from 40% last year to nearly 70% in December

Finance minister terms move 'strong vote of confidence' in Pakistan’s economic reforms, formalisation drive

Crime Control Department report cites falling crime, legal operations, and social media rumours

Deals include $1.5bn in joint ventures and $9bn MoUs across key sectors

12 years on, journalist Shan Dahar's killers roam free, new report by CEJ lays bare investigative, procedural flaws

Death toll rises to 61 as fiery tragedy continues to unfold

Price of 10 grams of gold falls by Rs686

Revised valuation lowers taxes on refurbished iPhones and other major brands

Local firm will invest Rs1b in production of non-leather footwear over five years

Report warns regional conflicts, climate shocks can compromise limited fiscal space

Discusses airport outsourcing, PIA privatisation with Menzies Aviation

Notes privatisation recognised globally owing to high-level transparency

High commissioner cites PMIF, PDAC 2026 participation, energy sector support

Index retreats nearly 1,600 points amid broad-based stock selling

Warns tax will raise prices, hurt food security and push small farms out

Jumps Rs12,700 per tola; international rate touches $4,887

Stresses that economic policies must benefit every district, small business

KSE-100 retreats amid widespread selling pressure

Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs10,888

Updates sovereign rating criteria from Sept 2025, incorporating recovery assumptions into debt ratings for first time

Discusses minerals cooperation, OGRA reforms and offshore exploration with petroleum minister

At WEF 2026, He Lifeng says unilateralism and geopolitical tensions are driving unprecedented global change

Rafah crossing to open next week

EU leaders to reassess US ties despite Trump U-turn on Greenland

Trump says Iran wants to talk 'and we'll talk'

New body draws mixed response from US allies, UNSC, Amnesty; Trump points and smiles at Field Marshal Asim Munir

Trump administration pulls out owing $260m as experts warn of risks to US and world health

Tehran rejects external casualty reports, claiming 'organised terrorist elements' killed over 3,000 people

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges a 'yes' vote for reforms as Bangladesh heads to its historic 2026 polls

Sources say White House advisers sought to calm allies and steer policy away from military escalation

With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation

Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame

Hamas calls strike 'a dangerous escalation'

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Chess player says replacing substance abuse with competitive chess helped him reach 2400 ELO rating online

With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation

She suffered a 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 loss to Austria's Russia-born Anastasia Potapova

She says it felt like I was at home

There is no immediate confirmation of whether Bangladesh will buckle to the ICC's decision.

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev also stayed alive

They acquired the franchise for a winning bid of Rs1.85 billion

He scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 win for Sporting Lisbon

Tottenham thrash Dortmund 2-0

Bosses spoke also of the need for hard work and humility

The Norwegian side secure their first-ever win in the competition

He represented Quetta Gladiators in the last season

Both sides settled with a 1-1 draw

She stunned Canadian 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (7/1)

France's Hugo Gaston retired just after 68 minutes on Rod Laver Arena