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Bond yields steady as investors digest weak labour data

Cost saw an increase of Rs302 billion against original price due to rupee devaluation

ICB expresses interest in buying Silkbank shares worth €50 million

Minister of planning says CPEC must for Pakistan’s economic growth, regional connectivity

Hike in gas tariffs on SSGC, SNGPL networks causing disparity in urea prices

Govt delegates powers to petroleum ministry to accelerate exploration activities

Resorts to be built, managed and operated in partnership between public and private sectors

Meeting mulls strategy to contain assaults on security personnel

Senate sub-committee assures its support in getting funds for the province

Qaiser makes it conditional for govt to publicly announce its readiness for talks

PBS says 95% work has been completed in K-P; 95% in Punjab; 92% in Sindh and six per cent in Balochistan

He was taken into custody after he voluntarily surrendered to the police outside the Peshawar High Court, DI Bench

Sepoy Hamid Rasool was martyred during an IBO in South Waziristan district, says ISPR

Finance minister Dar informs US Ambassador Blome about progress in talks held with IMF

Says will accept verdict of full bench, excluding those judges who recused themselves

Islamabad is also in talks with UAE to secure an assurance for a foreign reserves deposits, says Aisha Pasha

Expert vet team successfully treats suffering elephant at Karachi Zoo; says her survival depends on care by zoo

Army chief meets with officers, soldiers reiterating resolve to defend country's sovereignty and territorial integrity

Lawmakers pass resolution barring PM, cabinet from implementing ‘unlawful’ verdict

Local currency recovered to Rs284.25 per US dollar, ending its four days losing streak

Tarar reiterates govt position of holding elections on same day

Justice Farooq warns of legal action if PTI chief fails to appear in next hearing

The two regions agreed to end their diplomatic rift and re-open embassies after years of hostility

PML-N leaders maintain elections will not be held next month

High demand, lack of infrastructure blamed for the shortfall

The move comes after Iran welcomed an Emirati ambassador last September ending a six-year absence

Senior govt official says govt would not approve any proposal to file references in the SJC

Legislation aims at amending 17 sections of NAO-1999

WB says despite fiscal crunch huge spending contributing to higher public debt

MoU with Google’s country partner will provide access to high-quality digital education

Pakistan's population increases by 5.5 million people a year but no heed paid to increasing food requirements

15,000 cases were reported from Khyber tribal district alone last year

CM orders special branch to strictly monitor the flour handout process

Mechanism established to reduce damage caused by monsoon rains in the future

Country’s new govt wants 40% share in project

Rampant Iranian oil smuggling reduces demand for diesel supplies

Currency market awaits resumption of IMF loan programme

Prices of PSMC cars have increased up to Rs235,000, will come into effect from April 6

Hopes to qualify for $450 million loan to bridge financing gap of $6 billion

Hopes to capitalise on rising labour costs, zero textile export tariffs

Says unprecedented increase will lead to rapid de-industrialisation

Adopts new guidelines for import of animals and their products

Pull out capital from national saving schemes due to uncompetitive rate of return

This is a violation of the inalienable fundamental human rights of women, says spokesperson

State minister for petroleum admits that it’s not possible to supply gas 24 hours due to depleting reserves

LHC issues direction on PTI petition against the postings of officers who may ‘influence upcoming elections'

Commission notifies schedule for provincial assembly in line with SC ruling

Beijing offers world a new kind of modernity by defying western template, experts agree at Boao forum

Nawaz Sharif rejects verdict, calls for filing reference against top court judges

PPP chairman says he wants to see day when SC is standing on right side of history

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Three-day permission in Lahore contrasts with arrests and jail terms in other cities

Residents mark New Year quietly, with shared stories, warm meals and heartfelt prayers

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Residents urged to conserve water for essential use during maintenance period

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Minister says govt taking measures to safeguard parliamentary traditions

Five individuals were injured in separate incidents of aerial firing in Karachi

Rare India-Pakistan interaction comes months after May conflict and stalled ties

Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo lead global celebrations as the world says goodbye to a record-hot year

Over 5,000 cops deployed to curb fireworks, aerial firing and one-wheeling

MBS expresses intention to visit Pakistan in the coming year

Finance minister signals shift to outcome-based social spending; Panda Bond launch planned ahead of Chinese New Year

Market turns competitive; affordable options remain missing

Eager to enter into JVs with Russian, Turkish firms for oil, gas exploration overseas

Chamber flags trade deficit, energy costs and weak investment despite easing inflation

Mobile app usage drives growth as Raast volumes surge, retail payment value reaches Rs166tr

Safe haven settles at Rs459,462/tola, silver also slips; rupee shows slight uptick

KSE-100 index closes at 174,473, led by gains in energy and banking stocks

Claims it can produce 12m tons in free market

NAC okays figure against estimates submitted to IMF; agriculture outperforms

The central bank has advised all commercial banks to observe extended working hours until 10pm on Wednesday

Benchmark KSE-100 index closes at 174,472.80, led by gains in energy, banking, and power stocks

New office targets Yangtze River Delta market, with focus on IT, e-commerce

Programme designed to empower small enterprises, address funding & climate challenges

Shariah-compliant instruments now make up about 14.5% of government securities, with a 20% target set for FY2027-28

Commander logistics reveals maritime policy finalised, being discussed at government level

Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo lead global celebrations as the world says goodbye to a record-hot year

Former prime minister and first woman leader dies at 80

Says several NGOs in Gaza face suspension for failing to disclose staff information

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Students join Iran shopkeepers' protests

DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting

10 nations warn of appalling conditions during winter

Trump says U.S. destroyed Venezuela drug boat dock in what may be first land strike in trafficking campaign

Police fought militants in an eight-hour Yalova siege, days after IS suspects were held over holiday attack plots

Israel faces global pressure to stop settler attacks in West Bank, key to future Palestinian state plans

US president and Netanyahu discuss Iran and Hezbollah concerns alongside Gaza negotiations

Tensions rise after clashes between UAE-backed STC and Saudi-backed government troops

Two-time prime minister’s death comes as her BNP prepares for elections under an interim government

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Magnus Carlsen claimed his ninth World Blitz title in Doha, adding it to the Rapid Crown he won earlier this week

The 54-year-old was admitted to hospital on Boxing Day with meningitis

They have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage

Gunners move five points clear at the top of the table

The Italian faced heavy criticism during the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Bournemouth

He defeated world number one the Belarusian 6-3 6-3

They draw with Angola in their last group game

Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give them 3-2 victory

Ayoub El Kaabi scored brace in 3-0 victory over Zambia

His debut Ashes innings came on the Boxing Day

They will play three T20Is and three ODIs in Sri Lanka

The Tareen Group is allowed to bid for two new HBL PSL franchises

The existing franchises do not have any such clause in their agreements

The pacer will begin rehab after a knee injury scare in Lahore

He believes a lot of progress had been made under the current regime