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Sets up fintech, venture capital and renewable energy companies

Decline by 12% month-on-month to $1.35b in September

Currency gets boost from steps taken to control leakages under ATT

If ministry's claim is accurate, budget for FY2024 is understated by Rs2.4tr

Urges equal opportunities for women in education, jobs and politics

Ministerial committee will continue to closely assess market conditions

Aims to collaborate with Middle East for expertise in hydrocarbon exploration

Suggests political parties lacking public trust may be attempting to evade the upcoming election

First edition of the league scheduled from Dec 14 to 25 in Karachi

Unidentified motorcyclists launched an assault on security personnel stationed outside Insaf House on Sharae Faisal

Around 100 patients with cold, flu, cough and pneumonia check in daily at Jinnah Hospital

In ground breaking move gallbladder of 34-year-old patient removed in just 25 minutes

Inquiry committee tasked with investigating paper leak recommends action against those responsible

Asks AG Sindh to furnish details of funds and commission by Oct 18

Interim home minister says after 40 years of hosting Afghans, ‘we are done with hospitality’

10 Teams, one Cup

Pakistan’s economy is still not in a position to absorb significant domestic or external shocks

Remnants of the Afghan influx are in need of being dealt with in a careful manner

Memon emphasizes people's choice in elections

No immediate reports of damage, casualties after tremors in Cagayan province

Turkey warns of potential increased air strikes on Kurdish targets in Syria and Iraq after Ankara attack

ISPR says Afghan sentry deployed at Friendship Gate opens unprovoked firing

2023 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for ultra-short light pulses, enabling insights into electron movement

'Due to sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, a flash flood occurred in the Teesta River,' Indian army

Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, and Alexei Ekimov win the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of quantum dots

A 16-year-old Iranian girl is in a coma after an alleged confrontation with authorities over the hijab law

Twelve infants died in one day at a hospital in Maharashtra, India, sparking accusations of negligence and an inquiry

Judge directs IG, DG ACE and DG FIA to frame proper mechanism

Killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has thrust Delhi's secretive RAW into the global spotlight

Russo-Ukrainian conflict has taken a toll on food and energy supplies

IHC rejects FIA’s request, says confidential documents will remain secret

Aleema Khan says former premier regrets president not announcing election date yet

Court disposes of writ petitions; questions KMU, PMDC’s handling of inquiries, calls approach ‘unprofessional’

Pakistan would miss one of the core conditions of the IMF programme about showing a primary budget surplus

Existing infrastructure, rolling stock, factories, railway stations to be improved through private sector investments

PTI chief also challenges rejection of bail pleas in £190m corruption, Toshakhana cases

A constitutional amendment required to give right of appeal against judgments, PTI lawyer claims

Move aims at preventing misuse of ATTA, protecting economy from damage caused by smuggling

Decision on import of 200,000 tons of fertiliser postponed

Reaches just below Rs286/$ on improved supply of foreign currency

Record high prices drive down oil demand to 1.06m tons in Sept

Malik called for a uniform regulatory regime across all crop varieties to enhance Pakistan’s seed system

World Bank asks govt to tax income below Rs50,000, cut Rs500,000 threshold

Digitisation can boost Pakistan’s GDP by 7%, create 4m jobs

Total despatches reach 4.115 million tonnes, down from 4.284 million tonnes last year

USDA estimates Pakistan will export 4.8m tons of rice, fetch extra $1b

ECP to halt all development projects in the run-up to the upcoming general elections affecting construction adversely

Ex ministers, MPs, rights activists, govt officials call for effective enforcement of relevant laws

Three-day visa processing time is being ensured for the expo visitors which will continue for five days

Pollution, boat strikes, marine debris and reckless fishing are added threats

Attock Bridge, M-14, Hazara Motorway, and other key arteries cleared for traffic movement

The campaign is in line with Punjab CM’s ‘Green Punjab’ vision

Ahsan Iqbal says he looks forward to a new journey between Pakistan and Bangladesh

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, K-P CM and governor condemn attack; praise forces for foiling terrorists' attempt

Will reaffirm Pakistan’s 'principled and consistent position' on Palestine

Interior minister also blames India for terrorism after terrorist attack in Bajaur; govt rubbishes reports of deal

Kasur’s Muhammad Shahid Iqbal Bhatti arrives at Wagah border after release by Indian authorities

Chief fire officer says eight KMC fire trucks and four Rescue 1122 vehicles were deployed; no casualties reported

Highest rainfall of 20mm recorded at Jinnah Terminal; hail reported near airport, Malir Cantt, Gulistan-e-Johar areas

Premier says development cannot be called sustainable if it excludes millions from the promise of a better life

Pakistan suffered a crushing 61-run defeat against arch-rivals India

Protests ongoing at Parliament, K-P House as prison vans deployed outside; PTI rejects medical reports

The Men in Green will face Namibia in their final group match

Other nations include Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar; FO calls moves 'grave escalation'

Sri Lankan president announces that his country’s prime minister would soon visit Pakistan

Price of 24-carat gold per tola drops by Rs9,000 in Pakistan

IHE Delft team's visit focuses on training and integrated water management

Significant proportion of bumper produce goes to waste every year due to inadequate storages

High-potential startups, SMEs in Sindh will be provided low-cost credit

SBP will closely track both global and domestic cyber developments

Gig economy gains momentum as freelance exports surge 58%

Political noise, foreign selling, weak results trigger institutional offloading

Cabinet-bound olive policy, rising demand drive expansion

Slides to Rs523,762/tola; spot rate drops 1.3% globally; silver also declines

Standing committee rejects scores of uplift projects over delay, rising costs

Claims 'selective reporting' despite 91% drop in returns, 301% jump in losses

Banks, oil & gas, cement and fertiliser stocks lead sharp across-the-board decline

Price of silver per tola decreases by Rs55 in Pakistan

First prize winner receives Rs3,000,000, three second prize winners get Rs1,000,000 each

Central banks accelerate gold purchases amid waning confidence in greenback, as analysts predict rally will continue t

Attendees complained of poor signage, overcrowding and organisational lapses at the New Delhi venue

UAE also declares Feb 18 as first day of Ramazan after crescent sighting and cannon salutes

Admits the task ahead is now 'immense', rebuilding a country he says was 'destroyed' by former govt

Sheikh Muhammad al Abbasi says he was barred for a week, with no reason given for ban effective from Monday

BNP chief sworn in after decisive election, replacing interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus

Sri Lankan president announces that his country’s prime minister would soon visit Pakistan

Passport holders to enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days from Feb 17

France to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, potential contract for 114 additional French Rafale jets

Randy Fine faces condemnation as democratic lawmaker calls his remarks disgusting bigotry

Turkiye announces, then deletes, note on MBZ health

Beijing uses prime-time TV to showcase its AI+ manufacturing drive

US military preparing for possible operation against Iran if Trump orders an attack, say officials

Arabs criticise move as illegal under int’l law

Announces end of interim govt

Visitors are currently screened before entering, while 40 to 60 people provide discreet security inside

Captain says batters faltered as well, urging the team to regroup quickly and focus on a swift turnaround

Pakistan's six-spinner gamble backfires as India win by 61 runs

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar calls India’s ‘no-handshake’ stance ‘silly’

India 175/7 after Green Shirts chose to bowl; Pakistan bowled out for 114 in Colombo

India did not shake hands with Pakistan in any of their matches at Asia Cup in Dubai last year, including the final

In a cricket-obsessed country, a 19-year-old is building his path in competitive golf

He carried England to victory against Scotland

They were thrashed by Atletico in Copa del Ray

Pakistan duo defeats top seeds in thrilling three-set final 4-6, 6-3, 11-9

He recorded an all-time fastest national speed climbing time of 5.73 seconds

He struck a dramatic 90th-minute winner to help his side move eight points clear

The 4-1 win helped Los Blancos move two points clear of champions Barcelona

Salah converted his 252nd goal for the Reds from the penalty spot

Both players will be chasing another tour title in a high-stakes showdown

The German giants delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over Werder Bremen to restore their six-point advantage