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Rights groups say that restrictions on the press are increasingly common in India and particularly oppressive in IIOJK

Arrests 16, including passport and NADRA officers

Hezbollah rejects formally negotiating a de-escalation until the war in Gaza ends

New prime minister expected to assume responsibilities in first week of March

Legislation allocates $61b for Ukraine, $14b for Israel and $4.83b to support Indo-Pacific partners, including Taiwan

Tensions rise near New Delhi as farmers protest demanding crop price fixes

Imran green-lights coalition talks with all parties except PML-N, PPP, MQM-P

Imran-backed independent candidates represents largest group, with 93 of the 264 parliamentary seats declared

If PTI needs JI to protect their independent candidates, we will welcome them: JI deputy amir

Former premier says his party will 'gladly' take up role of Opposition if Imran-backed candidates cannot show majority

Incarcerated PTI founder says any setup formed with stolen votes will sink economy

Former federal minister accused of allegedly accepting Rs5 million from citizen as bribe for employment

Lawyers lament both superior bars safeguarding the interests of powerful circles

PML-N burning the midnight oil to form govt at Centre without splitting the baby

Asks AGP to suggest names of legal experts to assist the court

Three salaries reward to officers would have cost Rs30m

Senator Murtaza emphasises need for debate in upper house to pre-empt potential, upcoming political, economic crisis

Balochistan hit hardest; Sindh witnesses demonstrations

Vawda claims bidding of independents currently under way

Nathan Porter terms interim government’s proposals doubtful, risky

Mental health authority in Sindh concluded five-year study of suicides Tharparkar had highest number of suicides

Irfan Lagahri and his colleagues face terrorism charges for attacking army soldiers in Dadu

Party asserts these elections represent epitome of electoral fraud in Pakistan’s history

Out of total votes cast, 145,151 were valid and 3,007 votes were rejected

Conference discusses emerging trends in basic sciences

Per Form 47 stats, MQM-P secured 27.9% votes, PTI-backed independents 24.37%, PPP 13.95% and JI 12.79%

JI’s chief announces his resignation to avoid scrutiny over the alleged manipulation of election results

With staff of civic bodies on election duties, heaps of garbage pile up; roads remain inundated, sewers clogged

Victim’s brothers accuse suspect of violating ban

Fazal emphasised the ANP’s will to go on representing the Pashtoon nation

Order Islamabad police to prepare SOPs within two days

Benchmark KSE-100 index dives 1,878.43 points, settles at 61,065.32

Halt in oil expansion plan to reach net zero emissions by 2060

Many issues addressed to allay concerns of investors

Cautions to expect the unexpected in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Calls for reduced duty on crude palm oil, abolishing section 8B of Sales Tax Act

Debt and liabilities increase by another Rs17.4tr as of end-Dec

Rupee remains largely stable at Rs279.33 against US dollar in the inter-bank market

Lead to 40% decline in production, ineffective T&T system results in losses of over Rs310b

Firm has expanded its free online AI training courses to 18 languages

Surge by 26% to reach $2.39b in January 2024, signalling confidence in economy

Party leaders brief President Alvi on alleged irregularities during polls

Petitioners request court to fix responsibility for attacks on Christian community

Party might go ahead with PML-N if PTI does not agree

All newly-elected members express confidence in party’s leadership in a meeting with Shehbaz Sharif

Poll watchdog finds non-compliance with Election Act, 2017 in 135 of 260 NA constituencies

Spokesperson says historic legislation achieved through dialogue and peaceful advocacy

PPP leader says neither party workers nor leadership wants to sit with PML-N in assembly

PM says ‘independents’ high rate of success proof of govt impartiality

Raoof Hassan, Umer Niazi tell Dr Alvi that Form-45 accurately reflects true facts about the electoral outcome

Suspect was associate of deceased militant commander; attack equipment was to be provided by khariji commander Asim

Inter-Services Public Relations says suicide bomber intercepted, major attack on civilians averted

Truck had transported an Afghan family before returning to Pakistan

Abduction underscores growing friction between digital expression, tribal traditions in North Waziristan

Bench remarked that the tanker system should be shut down and water supplied through lines

Meeting focuses on security, tourism ahead of polls

Court-approved amalgamations to be exempt under new government notification

PTI leader appears before judge; proceedings as proclaimed offender dropped, hearing set for April 6

Mazari and Chattha have challenged the January 24 conviction verdict before the high court

Suspect 'Badshah', carrying Rs1 million bounty, held injured in operation

Justice Muneeb Akhtar issues three-page ruling overturing SHC order, says identity card is basic necessity

Justice SM Atiq Shah passed the orders on the written applications

Committee decides to streamline transfer procedures, establish district-level labs, enhance prison facilities

Second armed attack by bandits in less than two weeks after having confronted martyrdom of three officials on Feb 9

Sindhi nationalist leaders accused Tessori following recent event attended by MQM-P leadership

International gold gains $71 per ounce, boosting local prices

Court-approved amalgamations to be exempt under new government notification

Commerce minister, secretary removed as new EDF law curbs bureaucracy's role

Nearly half of industrial consumers availed surplus electricity package in Dec-Jan

South Asia needs to act strategically as global race for critical minerals intensifies

Baragzai X-01 well produces 225 bpd of oil, 1.01 mmscfd of gas

JEC meeting backs reactivation of Joint Business Council, wider sectoral cooperation

Executive stresses regulation, planning and lower interest rates to stabilise real estate

Index jumps as tomato prices surge 85%, energy tariffs bite

Gold hits Rs526,462/tola tracking a global rally on US data, Iran tension

Regulatory hurdles limiting rural broadband potential, industrial IoT expansion

Fund cites strong fiscal performance and first current account surplus in 14 years ahead of review talks on Feb 25

Benchmark index closes at 173,170 after hitting intraday high of 174,148

New development well successfully tested in the C-Sands of the Lower Goru Formation

KCCI says over 2,000 claims assessed; payments likely before 20th Ramazan

Trump on Thursday gave Tehran a deadline of 10 to 15 days to make a deal

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Ruling setback for US president's economic agenda; Trump imposes 10% extra global tariff on partners

Rubio thanks Pakistan's support for Gaza peace

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Calls on Washington to press Modi for State Dept-monitored referendum in 'Indian-occupied Punjab'

Britain to work with US on trade deal impact; Canada says ruling confirms tariffs were 'unjustified'

Power was briefly cut in parts of the capital

Trump also told stories in which he portrayed himself as having coerced leaders into doing what he wanted

'I am considering it,' Trump says; Iranian FM says 'a fast deal is something that both sides are interested in'

He has not been charged with any offence

Acwa will build two solar power plants in the provinces of Sivas and Karaman with combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts

Trump says FIFA will raise $75 million for soccer projects in Gaza, including 50 mini-pitches and 20,000-seat stadium

Pledges were announced during the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington

'The most inclusive sport in the country is not one that allows this to happen,' says former England captain

Trump says FIFA will raise $75 million for soccer projects in Gaza, including 50 mini-pitches and 20,000-seat stadium

Alysa Liu claims Olympic gold in Milan despite saying she was not focused on medals

A franchise is considering ₨4.5 billion annually for PSL broadcast rights

He will be in action against Los Angeles FC in the season opener

They have bounced back in style and after a remarkable winning run

Jannik Sinner stunned by Jakub Mensik

She booked a place in the semi-finals of a WTA 1000 event

The Gunners are set to face Spurs to extend Premier League

Robert Kovac’s side is facing an injury crisis in defence

The board also rejected claims that it was responsible for handling operational arrangements for international events

He has accumulated 10,986 runs and claimed 196 wickets in the format

A formal investigation has been initiated at the federal level to determine accountability

They finished their group campaign with a stunning six-wicket win

UEFA is currently probing racism allegations leveled by forward Vinicius

The British record signing has been sidelined since mid-December