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Despite provision of subsidy, growers buying fertiliser at high prices

Warns of impending crisis, says energy costs making industries uncompetitive

Former CEO, over 200 CAP members will teach students front-end retail management

Reaches close to anticipated level of Rs280 against dollar

KSE-100 index crawls up 20.07 points, settles at 64,637.64

Sources say finance minister was warned twice of resentment among field offices

Called revolutionary step, company will help provide funds to small units

Hits 1.6% as SPI records inflation at 44.16% for the week

Anticipates higher economic growth at 3%, lower current account deficit at $4 billion in current fiscal year 2023-24

Extension made to facilitate political parties and candidates, says ECP statement

JUI-F chief returns to Pakistan after a weeklong trip to Afghanistan where he met with top Afghan Taliban leaders

Police say other members of the polio team remained safe in the attack

Killed militants were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area, says ISPR

Urges ICJ to reject South Africa's request to order halt in Gaza offensive

SSP CTD says terrorists are affiliated with Dai’sh and received training for suicide attacks in Afghanistan

Those who conspired face no charges, while those who exposed it are being punished, lawyer quotes ex-PM as saying

Risk of nuclear escalation has hung over since Russia sent troops into its neighbour in Feb 2022

London has been one of Kyiv's staunchest supporters since Russia's invasion

Ex-SC judge Naqvi’s lawyer tells SJC no action can be taken against his client

In Europe, flu is circulating at higher rate than Covid

Justice Ahsan resigns under Articles 179, 206(a) of Constitution

CJP highlights importance of democracy whether in country or political party

Strikes target airbase, airports and military camp

E-Rozgar centres to boost digital productivity, says IT minister

Marriyum blames him and ex- judge Naqvi for country’s woes

Sindh officials describe the policy as impractical

Gallup Pakistan says Nawaz’s ratings improved, with gap between PML-N and PTI narrowing

Report says monetary policy expected to remain tight to contain inflation

Council to continue proceedings on complaints filed against former SC judge

Disbursements to Pakistan will hit $1.9b after this amount

Following PTI lead, PML-N launches online store, offering party-branded merchandise

Blast occurred near police van transporting officers for security during anti-polio vaccination campaign

Commissioner Mardan division welcomes Secretary Transport on his arrival to Mardan

Detonation of detonation of IED resulted in huge explosion, causingtdamage to 12-inch diameter gas pipeline

Abida emphasises need to grant women their rights without violating tribal traditions

Protesters said that there was shortage of drinking water due to load shedding in district

Project envisages operationalisation of dysfunctional schools in tribal district

Former CM refutes partisan bureaucracy claims, says interim setup reshuffled it

Snorkels provided in the wake of rising incidents of fire in Karachi high-rises

It could be case of targeted killing motivated by communal hatred, says police

Bench expresses ire over failure to locate missing people despite numerous JIT meetings

Orders supply of desks within two months, payments to contractors after quality inspection

IG Sindh directs dept of CPO Karachi to liaise with all legal branches across province for compilation of data

Dept forecasts likelihood of fogs/mog in morning hours coupled with continued cold weather in coming days

Investigations are underway to unearth what led to their deaths, say ECP officials

Urges people to vote for PPP, elect Bilawal as PM

Administration announces fines, potential jail sentences for parents who refuse to get their children vaccinated

Another IMF programme may be required to ensure smooth debt repayments

Pakistani exporters securing orders from Europe, other regions

Microsoft, Google are betting on rising adoption of generative AI technology

Abbas secures 22 votes from opposition members, Senate Secretariat instructed to issue official notification

Met office advises residents to remain cautious during thunderstorms, particularly in low-lying, vulnerable areas

Rescue teams enter building after 40 hours as search continues on second floor

CDF pays tribute to police martyrs, calls for stronger law enforcement partnerships

Passing marks for all subjects have been increased from 33 to 40

PM will engage in bilateral talks with global leaders, participate in roundtable to explore investment opportunities

Suspends trial court’s previous rulings; directs cross-examination in trial court be completed within three days

Court approvs protective bail until Tuesday, orders both accused to appear before high court

PTI's Senator Zafar says he has submitted a letter to Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani seeking the appointment

'seeks to enhance interoperability with partner air forces, validate operational preparedness'

Says 65% of population lives, works in rural areas

Proactive content removal rate in Pakistan reached a record high of 99.8 percent

One Chinese national, identified as Ayub, and six Afghans were killed in the attack

Top court's three-member bench to take up matter

Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry welcomes Achakzai, calls him a reliable partner and supports dialogue on key political issues

Price of 24-carat gold per tola increases by Rs 7,500

Moves to serve citrus hub, address export decline with regional office

Philippine firm opens subsidiary to strengthen healthcare cooperation

Low incomes, high density make rail viable backbone for inclusive mobility

Washington is betting on speedy innovation, while Beijing is relying on making a superior, state-led AI ecosystem

Though tariffs have been lowered, boost to exports will occur after a lag

5G and Pakistan Single Window can unlock exports only if manual processes are eliminated end to end

Sector demands neither heavy subsidies nor complex industrial ecosystems; it requires intelligent investment

Defence partnerships worth $13–15bn are a generational opening, only disciplined statecraft can make them gains

KSE-100 index posts modest weekly gain on rate cut hopes

KPT-led committee to fix responsibility; cause and losses yet to be determined

Four in ten boys leave school for 'odd jobs' to recover Rs26 spent on utilities

Ask govt to intervene, say financial strain forcing them to scale back uplift projects

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Oil minister highlights simplified mining regulations, digital minerals data platform, invites global firms to PMIF

Deportations from Iran and Pakistan have left millions of Afghans homeless, hungry, aid falling short to meet needs

The country's first woman leader is banking on her high poll numbers

Police drone footage showed how the trains came to a standstill 500 metres apart

Two sides signed a letter of intent to work towards forming a strategic defence partnership

US president says not thinking 'purely of peace'

Iran’s streets have been mostly quiet for a week after December protests were violently suppressed

Aim to double trade to $200b till 2032

"We do have casualties, both wounded and killed," says interior ministry

New Delhi yet to respond as US ties remain strained over trade tariffs; Pakistan also among 60 countries invited

EU leaders meet Thursday in Brussels to weigh options, including tariffs on 93b euros of US imports from Feb 6

British PM says historic alliances must endure, future of Greenland must be decided by its people and Denmark alone

Rising living costs top the public's concerns, with a new poll showing 45% of voters worried about prices

Officials say an Iryo train derailed near Adamuz in Cordoba and struck an oncoming Renfe service

Deadly clashes in the Syrian city of Raqa on Sunday between Kurdish-led forces and local fighters loyal to Damascus

Sudan has been gripped by a conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

Persistent rain forces match to be abandoned without a delivery being bowled as Pakistan lead series 1-0

Thai esports professional has admitted he played in place of his girlfriend after her SEA Games disqualification

She clinched a 6-3, 6-3 win in 70 minutes against Cirstea

Club data is being collected through an online portal

He has struggled with a series of injuries in recent seasons

The duo prepares for their season-opening exhibition match in Incheon

The tournament will be held in Kazakhstan from April 24 to 30

They settled for a goalless draw against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium

They beat rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Saudi Arabia

He has widely travelled across the globe and actively participating in sports activities

Muneeb-ur-Rehman won the Junior title

Islamabad’s Huzaifa Imran and SNGPL’s Abuzar Faiz and Amani Jannat emerged among the top performers

Interior minister calls bidding continuation of recent investment initiatives, saying it will generate Rs36b for PCB

Erling Haaland scored his 150th City goal from the penalty spot

The England captain backs coach Brendon McCullum despite Ashes defeat