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Proposes increase up to Rs358 per bag, farmers face increased import burden

It is almost double Jan 1 forecast for 4.7% growth

Country’s rating was cut to “A2”, five notches above investment grade

KSE-100 index loses 59 points, or 0.09% WoW, closes at 62,943.75

Protest EU measures that place constraints on them, rising costs

Reduction in industry due to ill-planned strategies

A year under coalition govt triggered 25% surge in per capita debt

Agreement allows Apple to examine Rivos’ systems and recover any confidential information

Upcoming govt may opt for old solutions, avoid politically tough decisions

Analysts attribute the downfall of Mirza family to rift with PPP

Situation under control in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand state after Thursday’s violent clashes, says official

Gen Asim says Pakistan's diverse policy will be well-represented by unified govt

Barrister Aqeel, Raja Khurram Nawaz, and Mian Khan Bugti announce allegiance to Nawaz Sharif’s party

President says ‘if we find ourselves in a hole, wisdom says, ask for Allah’s help and at least, let’s stop digging’

Political fragmentation may hinder austerity measures and IMF negotiations, impacting bond markets and FX reserves

Imran Khan claims victory, while Nawaz Sharif says his party won most seats and will form government with allies

Ben Cardin condemns 'in strongest terms' deadly bombings at election campaign offices in Balochistan

Incident comes 'amid political turmoil after a controversial election', says NetBlocks

Police claim they retaliated when ex-MNA’s activists attacked security forces camp in N Waziristan

Shoaib Shaheen says crimes of past being replayed; 'judiciary only hope'

ATC observes that PTI leaders, Sheikh Rashid were booked in cases months after the rioting incidents

Spokesperson says delay in results caused uncertainty; mobile, internet shutdown impeded parliamentary efforts

Defending election-day actions, minister says results validate stance

Spokesperson Nighat Siddique has expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the polling

Shangla election dispute escalates into chaos; ex-PTI candidate among injured

Kakar directs ministries to present their respective strategies on doable projects to SIFC without any delay

Envoy says human security cannot be guaranteed if right to self-determination is denied

Bags 37 out of 39 National Assembly seats across Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana divisions

Maryam and Shehbaz likely candidates; chances of an outsider snagging the coveted slot seem minuscule

Grand Democratic Alliance claiming to form next govt in province could secure only two seats

Siddiqui outlines three-point agenda aimed at fostering genuine change in country

MQM-P claims that it has regained its lost mandate and held victory celebrations

MQM-P bags 13 NA seats from Karachi, one from Hyd, GDA gets none

Delay in counting shows results were changed under planned conspiracy

PPP candidates from NA-212, PS-48 win

Five injured, two with gunshots; tensions high in Hyderabad

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 1,200.12 points, settles at 62,943.75

Amid persistent tensions in Middle East after Israel rejected ceasefire offer

Advises gradual rise of short-term rates as economy recovers

Nvidia building new unit to design chips for cloud computing firms

Japan, India offer hope amid market turmoil in China

Local companies pivot to new products to curb imports, build economic resilience

Recorded at $260.716m during Jul-Dec 2023-24

Rises 5% to one-month high on increased buying ahead of April’s halving

SBP attributes decrease to debt repayment; rupee appreciates slightly

World Youth Festival: global platform for youth leaders to discuss democracy, imperialism, and emerging trends

Stability in thought, cognitive dissonance and unsustainable future are agenda of today’s writing

Amid political chatter, delve into systemic misconfigurations impacting national well-being

Humans are distinguishable from other animals by their self-consciousness or awareness of conscious

Post-ballot trajectory is one of chaos and confusion, marred by serious allegations of irregularities

Conveys concerns relating to Imran meetings to authorities

Three others also arrested from K-P; Naqvi points finger at India; Says terror network operate from Afghanistan

Committee also discussed SMS charges applied to transactions via ATMs

Visitors join Lahoris of all ages in Basant celebration

Session also examined how authority compels individuals to create new moral justifications for their actions

Two passengers intercepted after baggage scans revealed hidden precious metal

Widespread rain and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills are likely in several districts of Balochistan

District administration cites severe economic constraints as markets are discontinued

Containers, prison vans, police contingents deployed on main routes across Pindi division

Weighing only a few grams, the Bimaculata Larks play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance

Describing the aftermath of the attack, Kazim said unhurt worshippers went to the aid of those wounded

Andrabi made permanent representative to UN

Cites monitoring gaps, geopolitical sensitivities

Reacting to the federal information minister's media talk, Akram termed it a 'comedy-filled press conference'

Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning

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

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

'I didn't make a mistake. I mean, I give — I look at a lot — thousands of things,' Trump tells reporters

'We will not attack neighbouring countries; rather, we will target US bases stationed in them,' Iran FM says

Deal lowers US duties to 18%, reshapes energy ties, sets stage for a broader pact amid supply-chain realignment

35 people who had contact with the patient are being monitored and have tested negative for the virus

This marks the 4th launch of a reusable rocket since 2020

Commission points to mob attacks, home demolitions, arrests linked to conversion allegations

Zelenskiy says that overnight attack involved 400 drones, 40 missiles of varying kinds

Faheem Ashraf unbeaten on 29 from 11, hitting two fours and three sixes

She defeated Baptiste 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3

Arsenal are already enjoying a six-point lead at the top of the table

Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor scored in 3-1 victory

The extravaganza reflected the most geographically widespread Olympics in history

They thumped England by 100 runs

Pakistan will face Netherlands in the tournament opener

He smashed 175 off just 80 balls

They will start their campaign against the United States

They cut the defending champions lead by five points

They are eyeing to stretch lead to eight points

They will face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday

Spurs are 14th in the table after a miserable EPL season

The striker has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances

Hazlewood is the latest member of the squad to miss the tournament