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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

Dollar demand for fuel imports decreases after oil price fall

Internationally, solar panel prices have globally dropped from 26 cents to 13 cents

KSE-100 index surges 697.72 points, settles at 64,617.57

Earnings reach record high of Rs22b, attributed to rise in sugar prices and higher margins

Appeal to Sindh Rangers, police to launch joint operations against street crimes

Potentially eliminating need for annual import of Rs80 billion worth of garlic

Cuts 76 provincial projects, freezes PM, parliamentarian schemes

Zardari says Taliban-led Afghanistan, aided by an eastern neighbour, threatens Pakistan and global peace

Says current government operates on fake mandate, which JUI-F does not recognise

Police officials strongly condemn the assault, terming attacks on security personnel intolerable

Price of 20kg flour bag hits Rs3,300 in Peshawar; dealers warn it could soar to Rs4,000 if supply not restored

TTAP also stages protest near Faisal Mosque against alleged irregularities in 2024 general elections

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

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

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

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