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Pakistan is a country where ratio of taxes to size of economy remains quite low

Perhaps average age of policymakers needs to come down from 70s to 40s

It is essential govt encourages investment by facilitating ICT entrepreneurs

It’s real reason of potential default as govt needs dollars for oil imports

Kyiv urges UNSC members to ‘thwart any Russian attempts to abuse its presidency’

Minister urges the media to refrain from publishing false and anti-public news

NA speaker to invite the PTI chief as party head

According to new policy, organisations will have to shell out $1,000 a month to obtain gold check marks

The RLV took off through a Chinook helicopter as ‘an underslung load and flew to a height of 4.5 kilometres’

The trademark beep as a product is scanned is heard about six billion times per day across the world

Imran says entire nation must be brought together to stop the attack on the judiciary

Says there is no change in country's policy towards Jewish state

France, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Romania and Croatia are among countries that have convicted a former top leader

UK authorities 'working hard' to secure consular contact with detained British nationals

The twisters sheared roofs and walls from many buildings, flipped over vehicles and downed trees and power lines

Of the total 39 accused, 23 had died while the case was pending and trial against them was abated

Both parties agreed on decreasing the communication gap between them

Ambassador says absence of preventive legal deterrence encourages incitement to hatred, violence

Rs5 PDL hike aims at fulfilling another foreign lender’s condition

The three kidnappers were arrested during the operation conducted on a tip off on the Pak-Iran Highway

Issues causing impediments in smooth sailing of bilateral trade and promotion of commercial activities in the region

Protesters complain of waiting in long queues all day only to return home empty-handed and demand fair distribution

Raised $23.1m in 1Q23, marking a big 55% surge from the previous quarter

Oil marketing firms claim losses of billions owing to rupee’s slump

Dar asks for applications to be collected by April 4

NPLs have increased by almost 3% to Rs938.67 billion in the quarter ended December 31, 2022

KSE-100 index inches up by 58 points, or 0.15%, and settles at 40,001

Aims to reduce US dependence on China for EV battery supply chains starting April 18

Plans to stick to its mandate as an apolitical multilateral lender

Investigation ongoing into possible violation of ‘related party’ transaction rules in the Adani Group’s dealings

Accusation comes after a public petition was filed, calling for Kyiv to host nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory

Finance Ministry report reveals external public debt rose significantly in the past six months

Iranian President Raisi says hijab is law in Iran as unveiled women face 'yoghurt attack'

Some judges clearly want to give relief to Imran Khan, alleges PDM chief

Calls impending Punjab election verdict ‘unacceptable’

Clashes began after a procession celebrating Ram Navami diverted from its route to an unauthorised area

Former first lady requests that NAB refrain from 'taking disciplinary action' until decision made on application

Five people, including three women, injured in mishap

Ministers’ absence irks both govt, opposition senators

Parliamentary secretary says production stands at 5.4MMT against 3.8MMT consumption

The party submitted a written assurance to the apex court

PHC’s Roohul Amin takes oath on Friday and retires the same day

12 people tested positive for novel coronavirus during 24 hours

One CTD cop martyred, terrorist killed in Mardan

Rs5 billion have been allocated for a three-year health card for all families

On course for weakest performance since Nov 2022

Announcement comes as nation struggles with external liquidity

Pakistani rupee inched down 0.05%, or Rs0.13, and closed at Rs283.79 against the US dollar

May compel IMF to demand a cut in expenses or the imposition of new taxes

FBR will collect tax from DISCOs on actual amount received from consumers

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

Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10

Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed

Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators

Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai

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Two female vaccinators mauled in Korangi and Malir as authorities warn of rising canine menace

Accidents death toll exceeds 100, with two brothers crushed by trailer

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

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