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Standing committee on Safron calls for shifting upper Waziristan’s district headquarters to Ladha

The new company will cater to the needs of around 726,000 consumers

Hoarders, profiteers blamed for causing artificial shortage

Demand comes following closure of two tractor plants

Worsening security situation continues to dampen trade enhancement efforts

Forms committee to sell the power plants on fast-track basis to avoid default

FAO’s food price index averaged 143.7 points in 2022, the highest since the 1990s

A weaker dollar can boost demand for oil as dollar-denominated commodities get cheaper for holders of other currencies

Businesses look for tech models that can deal with economic issues

Commission to only assist families of missing persons who are not involved in terrorism activities across the country

CM Mahmood laments non-release of budgeted funds

The attackers snatched their weapons before escaping

Rates of essential items increase by 1.09% on a weekly basis

PML-N leader doing well after three-hour surgery, says information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb

PTI chief says Punjab CM can’t ask his party to back-peddle on its stance

PM Shehbaz issues directions to relevant quarters to increase cooperation, hold regular meetings

After Wazirabad attack failure, AML chief accuses coalition govt of trying to poison Imran

Protesters demand that authorities restore peace in the tribal region

Faraz Khan, founder of Karachi-based venture capitalist firm received award for his services to strengthen Pak-UK ties

Police catch a dozen patients while several remain on the loose

Nawaz Sharif's grandson moves to Pakistan 'to be of service' to his family and community

Jibran Nasir says 'many lessons to be learned' from case as he pushes for legal reform to curb child marriages

Former ruling party's senior leader's indictment process postponed till January 20

Items have huge potential to generate foreign exchange for the country

Establishment of digital libraries in schools, provision of buses to be ensured

Petitioner accused the administration of using force against what he claimed were peaceful protesters

Project to provide all-time solution to the longstanding issue of clean drinking water in the city

Calls on govt to take action against militancy

Minister says border health services strengthened to deal with Covid-19 subvariants

Shehbaz wishes all the best to outgoing British HC Christian Turner

FIA also approached to put names of accused on ECL

Problem attributed to reduction in water release from dam because of canal cleaning drive

Sana says provincial boards will be consulted to prevent any distortion

ECP says will withdraw electoral symbol in case of non-compliance

ECP has issued a notice summoning the finance minister in person or through a counsel

Fall $245m in week ended Dec 30 owing to external debt repayment

Researcher says govt could collect additional Rs12-36b with tax on banks’ FX income

IFS aims to reduce operating costs, improve competition and services

Cites reduced demand, cash flow constraints as reasons

Almost 90% of scarcity is due to hoarding of the greenback, says FBR official

Under 25-year contract, company will invest $150m a year, increase to $540m in 3 years

Directed HEC, universities to increase number of IT professionals

Makes insufficient investment in exploration, development activities

Currency free fall, high financing needs take debt to unprecedented highs

Handgun and ammunition was seized from alleged criminals

‘PTI would quit both the provincial government and assembly in case the issue of the dissolution lingered on’

There would be no truce until Russia withdraws its invading forces from occupied land, says official

ISPR says those eliminated included commander, two suicide bombers

Accepting his order will be tantamount to endorsing illegal move, says Punjab chief minister

PTI chief did not receive bullet injuries in the attack, claims interior minister

Child shifted to Lahore as police register case against security guard

Karachi Mayor seeks middle path on stray dogs, says parents demand culling after attacks, animal lovers oppose it

Kamal claims killing 'gift' on Altaf's birthday, Azizabadi says Kamal only speaks when 'his masters pull strings'

Protest movement will continue until rulers come to table after recognising opposition as equal partner, says Afridi

Rainfall, snowfall also predicted in several other parts of the country in the coming days

Smog control policies still rely on outdated data as climate observatory plans remain unfinished

PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi says Akram to actively work for promotion of PSL and attend auction of two new PSL franchises

Four terrorists linked to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan were killed in an IBO in Balochistan's Kalat, said ISPR

PPP chairman calls on PTI to return to democratic politics, says it will benefit the party and its leaders

Investigators say the victim issued differing accounts about how the wound occurred

Mohsin Naqvi has sought a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad Safe City into a Capital Smart City

Police probe suspected murder staged as suicide in Sohrab Goth family deaths

Salman Ali Agha to lead young side as selectors test combinations ahead of T20 World Cup

Federal minister alleges party founder ordered murder while intoxicated; case still haunts MQM politics

Challenges rivals to show of strength, dismisses claims of PTI's waning influence in Punjab

Struggling retailer bears intensifying pressure amid decline in sales

Incident renews calls for tighter regulation and disaster-readiness standards

Aims to tighten oversight of services designed to simulate human personalities; targets risks

NSDRA replaces FSC&RD to tighten certification, oversight and varietal approval

IMF-linked reforms lift market sentiment; KSE-100 index rises 0.6% WoW

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Asks education ministry to team up with private sector for continuity of uplift projects

Recovery nears 10% in key regions, easing prices as crushing season gathers pace

ADB cites cost, trust and infrastructure gaps limiting everyday adoption

High energy costs, falling farm yields squeeze exporters as industry warns rupee stability cannot be sustained

Commerce ministry calls glass manufacturer's claim of tariff relief untenable

IMF-based review calls for reforms in fiscal oversight, taxation to restore confidence

Rs11.5tr outside banks; only 15% of bank accounts digitally active

'Ten years ago, when the government started this programme, we had only one entrepreneur. Today, we have 144'

SBP injects Rs2.06tr, gold crosses Rs473,000/tola and silver surges past Rs7,900/tola on global rally

20-point peace plan 90% complete but Donbas region remains sticking point; Zelenskiy may put deal to referendum

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Scuffle breaks out outside Bangladesh embassy

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UK police quickly separated two groups, restored order and dispersed protesters from area outside embassy

Killings occurred amid North Darfur fighting as Joint Force said it repelled RSF attacks in the region

Crash occurred between km 172 and 174 in Solola, an area known for dense fog and poor visibility

UAE-backed STC ousted Saudi-backed government from Aden HQ, claiming broad control across south

Foreign Office issues demarche as party calls remarks on army chief ‘metaphorical’ and removes post

Zero-tariff policies expanded to 74% of products as Beijing pushes economic openness amid rising global protectionism

ASEAN will monitor the ceasefire, ensuring both sides adhere to the agreement, protect civilians

Netanyahu invokes Abraham Accords as Somalia condemns 'unlawful' move, African Union and Egypt reject recognition

Drives vehicle into a Palestinian man praying on the roadside, weapon confiscated as penalty for violating authority

New York braces for deep snow

Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn

Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis

Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory

The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing

The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1

The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September

He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test

He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja

Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted

The tournament will begin from March 26

The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court

He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17

The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco

The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory

The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal