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Says economic stability should be viewed as foundation, not final destination

NHA agrees to pay Rs1.29b to motorway contractor from road maintenance account

Prices drop Rs1,800 per tola as global market dynamics shift while rupee loses 13 paisas settling at Rs280.60/$

The distribution price has been revised to $13.4789 per mmBtu from $12.9499

Eid, migration bring in billions; SBP chief urges growth via exports

With a population exceeding 250 million, Pakistan ranks as the fifth most populous nation in the world.

The 'Fall of Dhaka' perhaps does not qualify as the national tragedy.

From the primary level onwards, we teach our students that they are the future of the country.

Vaccination drives alone will not yield the end of polio - not when refusals continue to fester in silence.

It's about time the policymakers capitalised on the momentum by announcing steps to incentivise inflows from abroad

The modus operandi of the attack hints at ethnic profiling, as the victims are from the province of Punjab.

The problem is not in having ethical guardrails, or checks, but the vague and cursory approach to that.

JD Vance drops Ohio State’s national championship trophy at White House, sparking memes and viral internet jokes.

Iftikhar urges Mayor Karachi to establish hockey academy

Eduardo Camavinga scored the only goal in the game

Matias Soule earned Roma a point with 69th minute strike

They secured a 3-1 victory at Auxerre

Newcastle rise to fourth place in the Premier League table

The star batter hit a landmark half-century against Rajasthan Royals

The Gladiators spinner is allowed to continue bowling in future matches

Hafeez later clarified that his comments were taken out of context

Dashing opener returns with a brilliant 50 in HBL PSL X

Richard Kind finds joy and anxiety in live TV as John Mulaney’s sidekick on Netflix’s Everybody’s Live series.

Migrant boat sinks near Libya's Harawa coast on April 12; 11 bodies recovered so far, says Pakistan embassy

Tay-K found guilty in 2017 murder of photographer Mark Saldivar, avoids death penalty but faces up to 99 years.

Quake swayed lights, rattled shelves in San Diego; felt in LA as officials assess potential damage, says Newsom

Rally to commence at 6 pm on Friday, under the leadership of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Simon Helberg and Raegan Revord to guest star in NBC’s ‘Night Court’ Season 3 finale, reuniting Big Bang alums.

The film is set for theatrical release on 9 May 2025, and has already generated significant buzz on social media

Under the bill, courts must fix maintenance at first hearing; non-payment by 14th leads to loss of right to defend.

The OnlyFans star blocked Charlie Sheen, and told him, "Do not contact me ever again".

Unrest in Murshidabad saw malls torched, Hindu home attacked, and two stabbed, prompting internet shutdown: police

Sidra Amin named Player of the Match for her composed half-century, which laid foundation for defendable total

Hamas freed 33 hostages for detainees in phase one of the truce, but phase two, set for March, never began

SCBAP president highlights the 26th Constitutional Amendment that aims to improve judicial independence and efficiency

Pak-Morocco 2025 drill unites SSG, Moroccan forces to boost tactics, interoperability, and defense ties: ISPR.

Shivam Dube anchored chase with composed 44 while, Dhoni, played vital late cameo, scoring 26 runs to seal the victory

Ministry of Religious Affairs or Foreign Office have not yet issued any official statements regarding the situation.

PNS Yamama to help protect key maritime assets, including CPEC linking Gwadar to China’s Xinjiang province.

John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, and more confirmed for key roles in HBO's Harry Potter series.

Shehbaz Sharif scheduled to attend the send-off ceremony on April 15 for the departing batch.

Loans of up to Rs200,000 have repayment periods as short as a few days to a month

Migrants reached Greek island near Turkey; coast guard searching for survivors of possible shipwreck, officials said

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India-China ties worsened after 2020 border clash in Himalayas that killed 20 Indian and 4 Chinese soldiers

Investigators cited serial numbers on two rifles used in that attack that were traced back to US military stockpiles.

EU announced new aid package just before Palestinian PM Mustafa’s meeting with EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg

The resolution also demanded the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian territories.

Top 10 busiest airports handled 855m passengers in 2024, 9% of global traffic, marking 8.8% growth from 2023

The proposed budget represents 7.49% rise compared to current fiscal year’s allocation of Rs2,122 billion for 2024–25

Defence minister highlights unity, says nation forms ‘steel-like wall’ against external threats

Markets, malls to close at 8pm, eateries by 10pm under revised timings

Terms US-Iran dialogue crucial for global peace and economy, says talks progressed positively in Islamabad

Chinese envoy congratulates foreign minister on Pakistan's success on the anniversary of 'Marka-e-Haq'

Says vessel developed a fault mid-journey from Oman to India

Director operations Lahore says accused carried 'international ramifications', risking Pakistan's global posture

With traffic signals removed, narrow U-turns now cause congestion, accidents, and daily commuting difficulties

Says no leniency will be shown to those involved in power theft

Sheema Kermani demands apology from Sindh govt over 'unprecedented' police action 

Forum rejects Afghan Taliban's 'frivolous allegations' of civilian targeting

Reiterates government's resolve to provide the best possible healthcare to citizens

The 2.7-kilometre-long project will feature a three-lane carriageway on both sides, along with a two-lane service road

Two police constables were injured, attackers fled the scene after carrying out the attack

FCC noted that wedlock policy cannot be used as grounds for indefinite posting and does not create any vested right

Court issues a six-page written judgment after announcing a reserved verdict

Govt revises policy after banks approve only 4,075 of 44,689 applications

Imports surge 7% to $6.55b as exports decline on MoM basis

Govt to encourage production of conventional and electric vehicles, phase out petrol-run car imports

Bank assets swell 18%, fuelled by investments in govt securities

Sugar output jumps 31% in nine months, auto sector up 61% YoY

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IOM official suggests aligning skills with global market demands, raising risk awareness

Finance minister discusses tax proposals, savings instruments, and regulatory reforms

Index recoups early losses; higher-than-forecast trade gap caps gains

Globally, bullion rises 1.2% to $4,574 per ounce; rupee inches up

Index moved between an intra-day high of 164,920.35 and a low of 162,532.99

Price of gold per tola drops by Rs2,100 in Pakistan

Brent crude futures eased 93 ​cents, or 0.8%, to $113.51 per barrel after settling up 5.8% on Monday

Wealth fund reduced to holding company without direct asset sale rights

Gold falls Rs3,800 per tola as global prices drop 2%

Video shows thick clouds of smoke rising from a large site littered with collapsed buildings and debris

Iranian military official says fire at Fujairah port not a planned attack, blames it on US 'military adventurism'

Foreign ministry calls for restoring maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-war state

Video circulating on social media shows Israeli occupier raiding schoolyard as students fled in attempt to seek safety

Latest US-Israeli attacks have resulted in civilian deaths, but Israel claims to hit several nuclear facilities

Footage shows a fire incident on a cargo vessel off the coast of Goa, India, in July 2024, unrelated to recent events

Ship-tracking data shows 2 vessels moving east to west, 2 west to east near Strait of Hormuz

India considers ​Vietnam a key part of its strategy to ensure stability

Attacks follow US President Donald Trump's announcement of a new initiative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

15-page document said the fuel supply to the jet's engines was cut off moments before impact

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to nuclear program, sources say

No further details about the circumstances leading to the shooting have been released

Quarrelling between the two sides comes with a lull in US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war

Formerly classified as a planet, Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status in 2006

Joint restoration of the Ani bridge which was formalised by a memorandum of understanding

Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table

Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay

Payment delays cast uncertainty over final revenue shares

She calls it the "ultimate" format and wishes she had played it

He will lead England into the 2027 Rugby World Cup cycle

India, China risks global viewing gaps

He stands firm on Bayern's aggressive plan in the semi-final second leg

Clubs still lost heavily due to soaring spending on transfers, wages, and agents

World body monitors Zhang Jun after corruption investigation

Payment delays cast uncertainty over final revenue shares

Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and handed out 12 assists

This is their third time in six seasons

He scored brace in 2-0 victory over Espanyol

The four-time world champion enjoyed driving a heavily upgraded car

Borussia Moenchengladbach ensured they will remain in Germany's top flight next season