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After being ranked 142 in 2023, Pakistan's position declined last year, and again this year

India buys major Russian oil, a key revenue source, and maintains strong Soviet-era ties, including arms imports

"Need to ensure our growing population, especially youth, contribute productively," says Shehbaz Sharif

GPT-5 excels as an AI "agent" handling computer tasks independently, says developer Michelle Pokrass

PTI's Shayan Bashir condemns the move as “blatant display of anti-people governance”

The spillway release may raise water discharge to 240,000 cusecs, potentially increasing downstream river levels

China's Lanyue lunar lander will ferry astronauts, serve as habitat, power source, and data hub on moon, CMS says

500,000-barrel, light-sweet crude cargo expected to load later this month, arrive in Karachi by late September

District court had dismissed woman’s complaint, citing facts from unrelated cases not part of current evidence

Authorities directed to launch extermination measures across all affected areas

Drone footage shows scorched land as wildfire burns area 1.5 times the size of Paris in southern France

Private school associations reject extension, warn further delays will severely disrupt academic calendar

Minister rules out new military operation in K-P, confirms ongoing counter-terrorism efforts under NAP

Order banning books was issued on August 5, marking the six-year anniversary of New Delhi's direct rule in IIOJK

Trump team in talks to bring Azerbaijan, Central Asian allies into Abraham Accords to boost ties with Israel

Power tariff cut under Apr–Jun 2025 quarterly adjustment to bring Rs55.87bn relief to electricity consumers

He said Lip-Bu Tan has China ties, as leadership shift risks derailing cost cuts and strategic reset plans

China's central government sends task force to oversee investigation

Show releases promising announcement with new judges and fresh talent

Defence minister denies resigning terming such reports 'fake'

Sindh Cabinet approves change in medical, dental college application process

structure collapses after the inferno, fire exposes lack of safety protocols

Emerald mine partially collapsed during extraction activity hemming them in

Actor-screenwriter shares his stance on Pakistani item songs

Forensic exhumation confirms Amir had no traces of drugs in his system, dispelling earlier rumours, say police

KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive

New Delhi will take all necessary steps to protect national interests, says foreign minister

Trump’s tariff hikes hit imports from major trading partners

About 200 people stranded rescued over two consecutive days

Two cops among 14 others injured in remotely triggered IED blast

FIA continuing investigation, evidence exposes massive money laundering operation

Shaheens conclude England series with mixed results

Brazil edge Colombia in an eight-goal spectacle to win their ninth title

This will be cricket's only second appearance in the games since Paris 1900

The second Test will start in Bulawayo from today

She defeated Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters

Muqeem made a stunning jump of 69 places

Organisers have confirmed that ticket sales will be restricted according to nationality

Sadia Iqbal earns Category 'A' in the central contract for the season

His return is subject to Fakhar Zaman's availability

Survivors who could not afford to start a new life elsewhere are believed to have returned to live in the area

Chinese FM Spokesperson urged the parties concerned to refrain from unilateral actions that complicate the situation

Heavy rains also flooded residential neighbourhoods and shops in nearby Guangxi province

All Soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment

Witkoff meets Putin amid looming sanctions

Modi's visit to the Chinese city of Tianjin for the summit of the SCO

Afghanistan has rejected the accusations, and has termed the repatriations as forced deportation

Army directed to execute govt orders on Gaza

ISPR chief Lt Gen Chaudhry says response will target eastern economic hubs if provoked again

Forces kill four terrorist in ensuing sanitisation op; nine martyred in K-P assaults

Says it's in favour of low-income consumers; senators protest live-stream censorship

Prisons IG removes accused from his post after FIR lodged over abuse of power, threats and extortion allegations

Salman Akram Raja says abduction is attack on justice and citizens’ safety; protest in Peshawar for release

City police chief says mafias enjoy political backing which makes it difficult to take action against them

SC bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday

UN report describes Pakistan's actions against TTP as major setback for group

Dar says visit comes after presidential exchanges as talks cover IT, trade, AI, defence cooperation

High-level meeting promises financial, jobs relief for affected areas, PSL matches in Peshawar

What's clear at the T20 World Cup '26 is that Pakistan’s cricketing footprint extends far beyond its own national team

No casualties reported

Kuwaiti envoy hails licence as proof of deep-rooted Pakistan-Kuwait ties

Both chief ministers agree that ending terrorism only possible through national unity, mutual cooperation

All flights from Lahore to Sri Lanka are now fully booked, business class tickets on same route have also sold out

Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh

Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers

Ministers focus on pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics as business bodies push B2B follow-up

Industry calls grow to tackle informality, red tape and export underperformance

Senate body gives govt two-week time to introduce legislation to increase jail term, penalties

Index drops 187 points as investment, geopolitical concerns weigh on sentiment

CEPA will help double trade, remove obstacles

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Proceeds will be used to clear liabilities of banks, employees of closed company

SAPM also highlights one-window SEZ facilitation at business forum

Households up to 300 units face new charges as govt shifts subsidy to industry

EU, Western inflows offset US decline; SBP projects inflows at $42b for FY26

Benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, SSEC rose 0.13%, while blue-chip CSI300 Index, CSI300 inched higher by 0.11%

Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385

SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion

Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable

Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending

Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers

Awaits international mandate before deploying up to 8,000 troops for a new Gaza peacekeeping force

South Korea acts to soothe trade tensions after Trump threatens auto tariffs over delayed $350bn investment bill

Police use tear gas, pepper spray to disperse thousands opposing Herzog’s visit

Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing

ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential

Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks

Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity

Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament

Israel has responded to similar incidents in recent months by carrying out airstrikes across the enclave

LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house

Bangladesh cut US tariffs to 20% last August from 37%, easing pressure on apparel exporters

Lawyers sought Congress approval for her legal immunity to testify, but lawmakers declined

Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO

The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu

The match is being played at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Ground

Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh

Both openers scored commanding half-centuries

The body banned skeleton racer’s black helmet

The Reds conceded twice in a dramatic finale to lose 2-1 to Manchester City

She had suffered a "complex tibia fracture" to her left leg in a heavy crash

Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years

He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India

Veteran ski star hospitalized after severe crash in downhill event

Decision taken to ‘protect the spirit of cricket’ after week-long standoff

Rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia's home friendlies against Cameroon in late March

Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring

Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi

They will begin their campaign against New Zealand

They suffered a narrow loss to England