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Severing of key transmission wires has left many areas without electricity

Business forum stresses private sector growth hinges on legislature's backing

IMF remarks, mutual fund and institutional buying lift index by 2,203 points

Investors flag MNC exits as FinMin urges exploration of high-potential sectors

Globally, silver hits 13-year high; local rate stands at Rs4,087/tola

Energy firms face mixed fortunes like operational gains, fiscal pressures

Finance ministry's report shows Rs4.6b loss compared to earlier profit claims

Pakistan's Commerce Minister Jam Kamal called the UK one of Pakistan's most important economic partners

Lawmakers grill Etisalat CEO, raise alarm over service issues, stalled mergers, and internet shutdowns in Balochistan

Those demands have resonated with US President Donald Trump

Govt bypassed IMF to waive taxes; move breaches $7b bailout terms

Tariq Nizamani to receive Excellence Award

He stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday

The defending champions thrashed Wales 6-1

He fired a nine-under par 61 to surge to a one-shot victory

Cole Palmer scored brace in a crushing 3-0 victory

The visitors extend second innings lead to 181

Hosts win by 22 runs as India crash to 170 all out

The three-match series is level at 1-1

Captaincy is not a burden but a responsibility, says the all-rounder

DC reboot flies ahead of 'Jurassic World' and 'F1'

Calls for ban against Bob Vylan fuel censorship concerns

Restaurants, boutiques brace for more disruption

Actor talks about faith and kindness

Judges cite 'systemic exploitation' in making luxury jackets

France recognises influential figures

Mohammed Ahmed joins rising chorus of actors being denied their dues

US President Donald Trump is definitely not an underling or an inferior

America experienced 25 years of relatively inclusive growth

The ICC's warrants against Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant signal accountability for war crimes

The criticism from opposition parties over this move is not without merit

Israel has killed around 800 Palestinians near aid distribution sites

There should be a clear plan of action as to what will be the minimum terms of engagement for ushering in a thaw

I learned about Tirath Ram Ferozpuri and the early Urdu translations of English detective stories

The footage triggered significant backlash online and led to the registration of a case against the media house owner

FBR cannot demand immediate payment without notice, rules SC

The EU has strict digital rules and is investigating how tech platforms protect children or fail to do so

Spokesperson says private company responsible for installing sculpture had not obtained approval for design

US-Iran nuclear talks stalled after Israel launched surprise strikes, triggering 12 days of war with Iran

Minister of state says restructuring is a defence move to boost national security and support law enforcement agencies

Kasim noted that although Imran Khan wasn’t present as a father every day, Pakistan "had him as a leader"

He also threatened to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions such as China and India

Provinces tasked with ensuring sugar availability at fixed rate, says food security ministry

Kristin Hawkins says bilateral programmes in areas such as trade, agriculture can further strengthen mutual support

PTI’s Zulfi Bukhari to testify before Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

NDMA issues warning for further heavy rainfall across country between July 15 to 17

EU ready to target $21b in US goods over Trump-era steel and aluminium tariffs, with list already prepared

Jaishankar visits China for first time since 2020 border clash that caused a four-year standoff before October thaw

Sharif stresses digital, concise, and database-linked tax returns would primarily benefit salaried individuals

Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms

Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations

Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago

Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing

Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful

Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force

NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments

'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says

Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy

Cites lack of access to client for instructions

Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%

Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic

Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve

Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk

Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made

Governor defends rate hike; economy seen growing over 4% in third quarter

Gold climbs to Rs496,762 per tola amid global rally

Both sides exploring refinery upgradation projects as technical talks progress

Proposals include lower withholding tax, customs duty abolition on 5G equipment

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NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice

Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry

Chamber urges end to policy instability, restoration of final tax regime

KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions

Weak enforcement, not lack of laws, fuels informal trade, minister told

Price of 10 grams of gold in Pakistan increases by Rs6,687

Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel

Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027

Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up

Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability

Closed-door meeting ​is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top ⁠diplomat

Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon

Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway

Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’

Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace

Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April

MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday

Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January

'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said

Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news

Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff

Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace

China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting

He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases

Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8

Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points

The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season

He is the clear favourite for the Giro

The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments

Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four

Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls

They will face undefeated Arsenal in the Champions League final

The two-match series will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka

Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally

PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes

The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20

Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings

Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg

The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties

The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20