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Nepal's recent elections mark the beginning of a new era of democratic transition

Fuel cuts, grounded vehicles, 4-day office week among sweeping austerity steps to tackle looming energy challenges

Russia and China unsuccessfully tried to block discussion of a committee enforcing sanctions on Iran at UNSC session

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails decision

Attacker lost family members in a recent Israeli strike, including his children

FinMin Aurangzeb says prices are rising, adds government will try to manage the situation

Spinner Usman Tariq signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000, while paceman Haris Rauf got no offers

Health Department urges vigilance in hospitals amid signs of local transmission from Punjab 

In first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei says all US bases should be immediately closed in the region

Says authorities must make clear they will not use broadly framed legal threats to silence critical reporting

Declaration stresses that acts against children should be assessed differently, as they may establish genocidal intent

New Delhi is considering ‌linking ⁠the new incentives to exports to further push globally competitive production

Chinese foreign ministry says special envoy for Afghanistan is currently shuttling between two countries to mediate

Raises fuel surcharge on domestic flights by $20 and by up to $100 on international flights

Price for Sui Northern consumers reaches Rs622 per MMBtu, while it reaches Rs634 per MMBtu for Sui Southern consumers

Some airlines use futures and options to hedge against price increases as jet fuel trades near all-time highs

Notification states essential services will continue to operate as usual

'Trump is the most corrupt and stupid American president,' says Yahya Rahim Safavi

The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener

They refused to play for several minutes in their 2-1 loss against China

Spokeswoman ‌says Russia will continue ⁠to take steps ​to ​resolve any contradictions ​by peaceful means

Australia will play England under lights at the MCG

Both Ferraris were sensationally disqualified from the 2025 Chinese GP

DPM appreciates Oman's constructive, principled role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation

He believes the season will be "quite a close fight

Tehran warns strait could face prolonged instability if tensions escalate

He says the car has made some progress since a disappointing Australian GP

The defending champions registered a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) victory

Official FBI statements describe the 'cyber incident' as 'an isolated one'

Spokesperson says party leadership would soon determine its response to the development

The two-time winner ended her eight-match winning streak on Thursday

Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, set in WWII and streaming March 20

The French side secured a 5-2 win in the first leg

Los Balancos captain scored a stunning hat-trick

International gold drops $29 per ounce; domestic gold per tola down Rs2,900

58MW of solar systems to be allocated for households and small businesses under government initiative

Chinese national caught with 2,238 live ants at Nairobi airport, part of an organised smuggling network

Index hits 157,080 high and 153,504 low in wide trading range

State Department cites cost savings and operational efficiency; services to be shifted to Islamabad

Liza Minnelli, 80, shares insider dirt in the long-awaited memoir

State of regional security and bilateral relations will also be discussed

Commercials celebrate generosity, kindness, family, and shared joy, capturing the holy month’s true spirit

Court reviews vision concerns as govt insists jailed ex-PM is receiving proper medical care

Residents say security forces remain firmly in place despite US-Israeli bombardment

Iran conflict may shape a potential 2028 Republican primary battle

UK regulators warn social media firms to tighten age checks and protect children or face hefty fines

An Iranian source based outside the country denied that any such agreement had been reached

Timeline of shipping attacks since Iran war began on Feb 28

Assessment comes days after intelligence review amid uncertainty over outcome of ongoing conflict

Airspace closures disrupt schedules as airlines told to carry extra fuel during drills

Mushtaq says he was 'kidnapped' from international waters, calling it a violation of international law

December 30 deadline set for implementation, violations to be treated as punishable offences

Attack was carried out using a quadcopter while a cricket match was in progress in Mamund tehsil

Writers and artists from 80 countries worldwide attended the international cultural event

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas

Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts

Stresses regulatory system to boost investor confidence in digital economy sector in meeting with PVARA chairman

Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour

PM issues directives after authorities move to vacate Avenue post-IHC ruling

Fresh cases reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being

Leghari says additional gas supplies, which were purchased on spot rates, have arrived in the country

Leadership reaffirms commitment to fair wages and social protection

There is strong consensus among experts that El Niño conditions are likely to develop during the 2026 monsoon season

Police obtain CCTV footage, begin further investigation

Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions

Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen

Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%

Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar

Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14

Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike

See progress on setting up independent tax policy office

Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain

Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline

Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security

Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling

Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources

Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b

Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994

Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as ​of 1016 GMT

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors

Remanded in custody until his ​next appearance at London's Old Bailey ⁠court on May 15

Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rebukes US' war of aggression, challenges war justifications

More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support.

Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people

Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence

Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets

Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza

US demanded that cost-cutting include overhauling the UN pension system

Prosecutors said Sharifullah helped the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate

Wang and Rubio last met in-person in Munich in February

Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz

Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties

Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy

'We have seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will also see your vessels,' says IRGC Aerospace Force chief

Germany says it is prepared for possible US troop cuts, stresses importance of transatlantic ties

The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021

Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid

The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup

They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play

Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers

They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race

Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis

Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal

Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa

Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season

The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week

They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup

Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City

He made history in London marathon on Sunday

He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy