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Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority warns named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated

KSE-100 closes almost flat after range-bound trade as Moody's lifts credit rating

Middle order batsman hits 115 not out to help visitors declare at 503-9 against Sri Lanka

Sonova's Anders Rosengren said Phonak EON is smaller, lighter and uses AI to improve speech clarity

Green-shirts fight back after half time but Black Sticks hold on to seal a solid win

Says sons have been prevented from visiting father, calls on Britain to demand his medical and family access

Points to continue weak rule of law and control of corruption

Alibaba said Wan3.0 has been used in films, advertising, tourism promotion and music video production

The bill would require platforms to verify users' ages using account data, facial technology and digital IDs.

Family challenges commission, seeks JIT as police investigation remains inconclusive

The two sides have met repeatedly for talks about their border since a deadly 2020 clash

FIH president also highlights Pakistan-India rivalry as key hockey property

35,000 out-of-school children to return to education as programme reaches over 500 public schools

Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol strike late to seal a dramatic 2-1 win over Bournemouth

The world body penalises the players following Colombo Test altercation.

SAOC delegation inspects Islamabad venues ahead of 2027 Games.

Raja met Ella Pamfilova in Astana to discuss arrangements for a Pakistani delegation to observe September 18-20 polls

Adnan Siddiqui dismisses claims show is scripted, describes its unpredictable contestant dynamics as social experiment

DPM Dar meets IMO secretary general, appreciates body role for safe, secure and efficient international shipping

Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskiy says on Independence Day

Beijing’s reaction comes as Trump administration moves to target Iran’s trading partners with sanctions

PTI chairman urges SC to enforce Aug 18 order, seeks early hearing of contempt petition over Imran’s hospital transfer

Israeli military vehicles move into village in western Daraa countryside in latest violation of Syrian sovereignty

Szoboszlai converts a stoppage-time penalty as the Reds snatch a 2-2 draw

Hinshelwood double lifts the Seagulls to a 4-0 victory

Raphinha and Fermin Lopez score twice each as the Catalans win 5-0 at Elche

Brent crude futures fell $1.23, or 1.3%, to $93.16 by 0829 PKT; WTI down $1.36, or 1.6% to $85.7 a barrel

Jurel (95), Pant (63) lead India to 475-8 before rain stops play

Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir among others condemn violence against women as calls grow for transparent probe into death

Dos Santos clocked the sixth-fastest time in the 400m hurdles

From AUR’s lo-fi sound to Yashal Shahid’s haunting vocals, new generation gives drama soundtracks a different identity

From escaping test environments to hacking booking systems, agents take dubious actions in pursuit of human-set goals

Critics cannot be blamed for the team's decline

Sadaf Shamas has been named as Najiha's replacement for the continental event

The 22-year-old stormed through the decider to defeat Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0

Singer from Faisalabad takes home Rs1.5 million cash prize

World number four beat Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to claim her first title of 2026

Actor says weight, age and motherhood can change women’s bodies and are not invitations for public commentary

Field Marshal Munir, Naqvi meets Iranian leadership as Pakistan pushes for dialogue and an end to the ongoing conflict

Former actor reveals she no longer enjoyed acting, says what she is doing now is her mission

A total of 31 PML-N assembly members took the oath, along with 14 members of the Pakistan Peoples Party

Actor argues staying single past certain age often allows women ability to enjoy peaceful, independent life

South African coach says Olympic champion can overcome post-Paris dip

The 58-year-old predicts a rival candidate if FIFA president seeks re-election in March

Australia skipper hints he could sit out Zimbabwe leg as he weighs his workload

Actor discusses working with Usman Javed, Adnan Siddiqui, Sajal Aly in debut role

Doctored video falsely shows defence minister making remarks on Balochistan, K-P, urging people to question govt

Tom Holland starrer brings in $39m while 'Insidious: Out of the Further' comes in second with $25.3m opening weekend

Zardari calls for protection of Indus Delta as CHEC outlines plans for multi-terminal maritime gateway

Iran will use all 'bilateral capabilities' to confront US economic sanctions: foreign ministry spokesperson

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Senate told OMC profits to fall, DISCOs installing smart meters

Officials told to complete inquiry without further delay

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SBP designing new currency with enhanced security features

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Iran has completed work while Pakistan has yet to initiate due to sanctions

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Apex court registrar rejects early fixation request

Police recover five-year-old victim’s body from a well after extensive search; CM Afridi orders inquiry

Petrol price rises to Rs343.10 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs371.80

Petitioners allege that the crime scene not secured in time, suicide narrative adopted and promoted prematurely

PM praises Balochistan, KP farmers whose olive orchards won awards in New York, London and Dubai

Qadir is one of the founding members of PML-N in AJK, has held a range of senior parliamentary and ministerial roles

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Senate panel told energy costs, financing, taxes hit exports, FDI rarely exceeds $2b

PAAPAM urges PM to keep non-transfer condition on used-car imports

PVARA, SBP studying digitally native sovereign note to improve diaspora access

Gains in banks, fertiliser stocks offset losses in energy, tech shares

Power Division says corrective action can save Rs380m annually

Wood Mackenzie hired for feasibility report on $500m strategic oil storage

Down Rs600 per tola; rupee inches up to 277.52/$

Differences remain with IMF over award of direct contracts to state enterprises

Brent crude futures down $2.96, or 3.21%, to $89.21 a barrel; WTI down $2.84, or 3.34%, at $82.17

ECC sets up negotiation team to clear path for US GSA redevelopment plan

FESCO, GEPCO, IESCO bidders will inherit Rs648b liabilities; documents show IMF condition may be violated

Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, ⁠set for its biggest monthly gain since November 2024

President calls for connectivity, infrastructure and livelihoods for local people

Jumps Rs4,200 to Rs487,136/tola; rupee inches up

Israeli occupier attacks in West Bank surge 63%: Palestinian agency

US president's approval rating sinks to 33% as gas prices climb, midterm elections approach

Survey finds 92% of Israelis believe Tehran won, gained more from conflict as October elections loom for Israeli PM

US could carry out further strikes on Iran if needed: Hegseth

It is not unusual to join if there is a security pact among Muslim nations, says state minister for foreign affairs

Rubio, FM Cho Hyun agree to continue communication, cooperation, vow to maintain combined defence posture

Ruling from 6-3 conservative majority applies to June injunction from Boston judge

Many homes ⁠caught up in its path had their windows smashed as ​a result ​of ⁠the high winds

Field Marshal Munir holds high-level talks in Tehran, urges de-escalation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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Treasury targets digital assets, gold and aviation

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Bowling coach is happy with Babar’s recovery, hopes captain will return

Source says Olympic champion has not informed the PSB before departure

Hosts still need 39 runs to avoid follow-on with two wickets in hand

The spinner has breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Test

He urges England to stop making “stupid mistakes” away from cricket

Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer

The visitors need a disciplined all-round effort to level the series

Both athletes received exceptional invitations for ‌the meet

The Czech star challenges the ban over her refusal to take an out-of-competition test

Captain says such games build pressure-handling skills

Goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer give a 3-2 win over Fulham

The 44-year-old plans to enjoy the occasion with former rivals and his family

The fast bowler is unavailable for the second Test as the regulator probes the incident

Under-17 volleyballers engineer straight-sets win to progress to the round of 16

Pacer Naveen-ul-Haq returns to the team, which will be led by Ibrahim Zadran