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Eid, migration bring in billions; SBP chief urges growth via exports

With a population exceeding 250 million, Pakistan ranks as the fifth most populous nation in the world.

The 'Fall of Dhaka' perhaps does not qualify as the national tragedy.

From the primary level onwards, we teach our students that they are the future of the country.

Vaccination drives alone will not yield the end of polio - not when refusals continue to fester in silence.

It's about time the policymakers capitalised on the momentum by announcing steps to incentivise inflows from abroad

The modus operandi of the attack hints at ethnic profiling, as the victims are from the province of Punjab.

The problem is not in having ethical guardrails, or checks, but the vague and cursory approach to that.

JD Vance drops Ohio State’s national championship trophy at White House, sparking memes and viral internet jokes.

Iftikhar urges Mayor Karachi to establish hockey academy

Eduardo Camavinga scored the only goal in the game

Matias Soule earned Roma a point with 69th minute strike

They secured a 3-1 victory at Auxerre

Newcastle rise to fourth place in the Premier League table

The star batter hit a landmark half-century against Rajasthan Royals

The Gladiators spinner is allowed to continue bowling in future matches

Hafeez later clarified that his comments were taken out of context

Dashing opener returns with a brilliant 50 in HBL PSL X

Richard Kind finds joy and anxiety in live TV as John Mulaney’s sidekick on Netflix’s Everybody’s Live series.

Migrant boat sinks near Libya's Harawa coast on April 12; 11 bodies recovered so far, says Pakistan embassy

Tay-K found guilty in 2017 murder of photographer Mark Saldivar, avoids death penalty but faces up to 99 years.

Quake swayed lights, rattled shelves in San Diego; felt in LA as officials assess potential damage, says Newsom

Rally to commence at 6 pm on Friday, under the leadership of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Simon Helberg and Raegan Revord to guest star in NBC’s ‘Night Court’ Season 3 finale, reuniting Big Bang alums.

The film is set for theatrical release on 9 May 2025, and has already generated significant buzz on social media

Under the bill, courts must fix maintenance at first hearing; non-payment by 14th leads to loss of right to defend.

The OnlyFans star blocked Charlie Sheen, and told him, "Do not contact me ever again".

Unrest in Murshidabad saw malls torched, Hindu home attacked, and two stabbed, prompting internet shutdown: police

Sidra Amin named Player of the Match for her composed half-century, which laid foundation for defendable total

Hamas freed 33 hostages for detainees in phase one of the truce, but phase two, set for March, never began

SCBAP president highlights the 26th Constitutional Amendment that aims to improve judicial independence and efficiency

Pak-Morocco 2025 drill unites SSG, Moroccan forces to boost tactics, interoperability, and defense ties: ISPR.

Shivam Dube anchored chase with composed 44 while, Dhoni, played vital late cameo, scoring 26 runs to seal the victory

Ministry of Religious Affairs or Foreign Office have not yet issued any official statements regarding the situation.

PNS Yamama to help protect key maritime assets, including CPEC linking Gwadar to China’s Xinjiang province.

John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, and more confirmed for key roles in HBO's Harry Potter series.

Shehbaz Sharif scheduled to attend the send-off ceremony on April 15 for the departing batch.

Loans of up to Rs200,000 have repayment periods as short as a few days to a month

Migrants reached Greek island near Turkey; coast guard searching for survivors of possible shipwreck, officials said

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India-China ties worsened after 2020 border clash in Himalayas that killed 20 Indian and 4 Chinese soldiers

Investigators cited serial numbers on two rifles used in that attack that were traced back to US military stockpiles.

EU announced new aid package just before Palestinian PM Mustafa’s meeting with EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg

The resolution also demanded the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian territories.

Top 10 busiest airports handled 855m passengers in 2024, 9% of global traffic, marking 8.8% growth from 2023

The proposed budget represents 7.49% rise compared to current fiscal year’s allocation of Rs2,122 billion for 2024–25

Blue Origin’s historic all-female spaceflight returns to Earth with crew emotionally overwhelmed by the experience.

Except for Mohammad Haris, Zalmi batting line-up failed to contribute and was bowled out for 141 in 18.2 overs.

Leslie Odom Jr. will reprise his Tony-winning role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton for a limited run this fall.

Katy Perry, Gayle King, and others are set to embark on Blue Origin’s historic all-female spaceflight on April 14.

Information ministry says only Fitna al Khwarij and Afghan Taliban terrorist infrastructure precisely targeted

Habibullah aka Lalu arrested from Kuchlak area

Islamabad refers to the 35th, 36th, 16th and 37th UN Security Council monitoring team reports

'We cannot leave citizens alone in these challenging times,' he says

Information minister says 81 locations across Afghanistan targeted by air strikes

PDMA says fatalities include 26 children, 17 men and 7 women

Despite female empowerment, patriarchal control and systemic barriers trap women in cycles of oppression and abuse.

Says instructions have been issued to education department to ensure that fares for school vans are not increased

Through Dastak App eligible individuals can register and avail financial assistance

BSEK chairman says exams will not be postponed as situation will be under control by this evening

If a task takes longer than 47 seconds, it loses our interest. Can storytelling still hold our frayed attention today?

A star vehicle that sails on ambition but sinks under weak storytelling and unconvincing performances.

Indus Valley clay dice show how humans tried their luck centuries ago

In the global frenzy to trace elite connections to Epstein, the women who endured the abuse remain the least examined

Why is there no system to continue education during times of crisis, and why is closure always the first option?

Ministers oppose any further energy cuts on fears of political backlash

Punjab links transport permits to motor insurance via digital system to strengthen compliance

Customs process 10 complaints as terminal operators agree to demurrage relief for export containers

Industry experts warn CKD imports fuel trade deficit as localisation fails to keep pace

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KSE-100 index slips 0.9% WoW; struggles for direction on macro pressures

Dairy, food sectors sensitive to energy fluctuations, logistics inefficiencies, meeting told

Weak enforcement measures against illegal manufacturing, smuggling fuel revenue gap

Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria say companies must help 'ease burden'

Chamber says research fails to reach practical application due to lack of direct coordination

Price of 10 grams of gold remains at Rs 420,406

Sanctions Rs300b for theft, bill recovery but imposes condition to raise tariffs in Jan'27

Industry says rules are impractical, may deepen liquidity crisis and delay reimbursement

Chamber says global prices have doubled; calls for carpooling, limiting non-essential travel

Minister directs resolution of conversion fees issue via stakeholder consultation

Gallup poll shows Beijing edging ahead while Ipsos survey finds Iran conflict dragging Trump’s ratings to 36%

Drone strikes hit Kuwait, Abu Dhabi plants; fires, damage reported, no casualties so far

Says Tuesday will be power plant day, and bridge day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran

Protesters reportedly broke off from pro-Palestinian rally to attack embassy

French foreign ministry says it 'particularly regretted' ​that Chan's defence was not allowed to attend final hearing

Warns people growing 'indifferent' to violence in Urbi et Orbi address

Primorsk, one of the country's largest export gateways, which can handle 1 million barrels per day

Washington’s exit is blocked by a trust deficit in Tehran — without it, any hope of peace remains out of reach

Spokesman insists Trump has been 'working nonstop'

Each $1.5 million JASSM-ER is a long-range missile capable of striking heavily defended targets

Says Austria's neutrality is non-negotiable and must be consistently upheld

Ukrainian president says boosting partnerships to protect lives stability ensuring security in Europe and Middle East

Two Black Hawks searching for missing US pilot were hit by Iranian fire but escaped safely

NASA Artemis II mission includes 'Sailor Moon' reference spotted by fans in control room footage

Blast at Christians for Israel site comes after Jewish school in Amsterdam targeted last month; no injuries reported

Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000 in rare crossover auction sale

Al-Nassr thrash Al-Najma 5-2

The match scores were 11-3, 13-11, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10

Playoff loss sparks national debate

Catalan giants move seven points clear at the top of La Liga

Bundesliga leaders score three late goals to snatch 3-2 win

Shadab's team chase down 157-run target with 34 balls to spare

Haaland hat-trick and Semenyo strike seal 4-0 win for Guardiola's side

Muriqi snatched a stoppage-time winner for the hosts

Hafiz Imran Butt and Irfan Butt are prohibited from participating in any sports-related activity in Pakistan

The Spanish champions visit Atletico to extend their lead

The Reds chase their last hopes of silverware

FIGC president Gravina and delegation head Buffon also resign

Moriyasu says they can adapt style of play to succeed

He says batting at number three allows him to play aggressively