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Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 24.96 points to settle at 42,348.63

Chinese technology can help in growing high yield fruit

Appreciation in real effective exchange rate may widen current account deficit

Collects Rs2.69tr in Jul-Nov due to enforcement measures, income tax growth

Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle, says militant group’s spokesperson

The sailfish is known as ghora machi or horse fish because of its leaps and bounds in the open sea

Finance minister also announces to cut LDO and kerosene oil prices

TTP’s move might have been choreographed by the Kabul regime to use it as a pressure tactic in their talks with Khar

Four miners with critical injuries rescued from rubble

Authorities revise naming guidelines for allowing entry into the gulf country

A blast took place inside Jahdia Madrassa in northern city of Aybak

'No law or judgment available to assist on matter', observes high court judge

Zemin had steered the country through a transformational era from the late 1980s after the bloody Tiananmen crackdown

Alzheimer's drug from Eisai and Biogen may carry serious side-effects, but shows support for Amyloid theory

Dozens others injured in explosion targeting police vehicle in Baleli area

Party can control Punjab, K-P for another 5 years as it has 69% general seats in NA

Haroon Shinwari announced elections within 60 days if assemblies dissolved, without 'higher authorities' directions'

Two leaders were penalised for violating code of conduct in by-elections

PM Shehbaz, PPP's Zardari mull over defusing Imran’s threat; PML-N leader says party ready for early elections

PTI senator’s life is in danger as he is in custody of those who tortured him before, reads petition

Occupied territory suffered spiralling violence this year, with near daily Israeli raids leading to scores of deaths

In a letter, FIA fact-finding committee requests information about slain journalist's stay in UAE

Premier Shehbaz says his administration taking all possible steps to bring down inflation and provide relief to masses

Sindh CM has sought report from the Karachi police chief and directs probe of the gruesome killing at the earliest

Junior minister meets Afghan Taliban in Kabul amid border concerns

LHC to decide on challenge to lower court's decision granting step-sister bi-weekly visitation to minor

Court says criminal 'does not deserve any concession'

Finance minister says amount transferred as part of programme financing

Accused claim they were implicated in forged cases to 'humiliate, embarrass' them

Parliamentary leader in Sindh Assembly receives resignations from 26 lawmakers

Vaccination drive launched in eight very high-risk districts

Total number of registered arms dealers in K-P at 1,555

Awareness session and walk organised; medical students and specialist doctors participated

Disgruntled Rind claims to enjoy support of 4 of 7 PTI lawmakers

Mahmood says PTI govt has taken effective steps to ensure food security in four years

Ex-premier wife’s friend allegedly sold a Toshakhana gift for $2m

Makes Sindh IG, Balochistan IG, FIA DG, interior ministry parties in petition

Pakistan, Luxembourg vow to enhance cooperation in education, health, science and technology

PML-N trails behind; independent candidates perform well

Economist, commerce, information groups stage protest outside finance ministry

SC asks respondents to conclude arguments by Thursday

ECP had disqualified Imran under Article 63(1)(p) in the Toshakhana reference

Graft buster submits report in SC hearing PTI chief plea against amendments

PM congratulates new COAS, assures government’s full support

Weakened demand out of China could reduce oil output

Arrival of China’s manufacturers will drive industrial modernisation

Minister says Punjab to increase production by 4-5 maunds per acre on a total of 16.5 million acres

Islamabad to enter import deal on terms similar to those agreed by New Delhi

Energy firms will make minimum investment of $65m in first three years

At least 100,000 tons may be exported that will fetch $53 million

CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities

Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match

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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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

Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match

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

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

She clocked a third-best time of 1min 38.28sec

The Men in Green defeated Netherlands by three wickets

His short-term deal will run through June 2026

Florida is no longer a safe destination for tourists, says the group

They will face unpredictable arch-rivals Marseille in an anticipated clash