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Solar energy fuels growth; agri-sector uses less electricity due to high costs

Rural poverty at 36.2%, more than double urban rate of 17.4%; income inequality widens

SBP holdings rise $25m to $17.22b; gold down Rs9,720/tola

Freelance remittances $856m, 5G auction raises $509m; experts warn of low-value trap

Customs duty exemptions drop 24% to Rs499b; FTA-related cost zero

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Video of 60-foot palm tree operation goes viral on social media

Strong winds bring down solar installation, injuring three

Says family has no access to Imran Khan amid ongoing political tensions

Cold drinking water to be available at public places

Conservationists hail notification as a milestone for protecting river ecosystem

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Committee also reviews broader issues related to heritage protection

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Move aimed at preventing inherited and chronic diseases

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Police arrest two foreigners among 11 others

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CDA says permission withdrawn in 2008, alternative site allotted in 2016

Murder case registered under homicide charges on complaint of deceased's mother, who held her son-in-law responsible

Woman also held with 14kg of hashish in police raid

'Model road' initiative turns into nuisance due to lack of strategy

CNIC mandatory as govt introduces barcode-based registration

Heat illnesses rise 15% amid high temperatures, oppressive humidity

Representatives of KDA Employees Union, labour unions stage protest, chant slogans against appointments

Jacobabad woman dies after failing to receive anti-rabies vaccine

'45% water shortage is hurting rice cultivation, could cost Sindh $4.5b in exports'

He was in charge for seven months

The 23-year-old has played his only T20 international against the UAE

FIFA also unveils 18-track lineup for the Official World Cup Album, featuring diverse range of artists and unexpected

Ten-year-old's sustainable creations earn runway success and documentary spotlight

Pop superstar surprises audience with live performance and tribute to beloved Pixar character Jessie

Showrunner Jess Brownell says upcoming instalment focuses on joy, desire and representation

This year marks the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Portugal and Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have been in the news lately for both good and bad reasons

In competitive examinations such as CSS, success depends on uniform preparation, comparable educational standards

Pakistan's long-suffering football fraternity finally has a moment to cherish

SC acquittal of 2 MQM workers in Baldia case a blow to families of the 260 workers

The Economic Survey for outgoing year paints optimistic outlook of economy, despite the growth target being missed

A global economic shock emerging from the Iran conflict is rapidly evolving into a new kind of inequality shock

Balochistan’s Doctors’ body stages protest, calls for security reforms, end to ‘retaliatory actions’ against doctors

US President Donald Trump says the US hits Iran "very hard tonight" and seeks to seize its oil export hub

Arlington fire dept said units, including its HazMat team, operated at the Pentagon during a hazardous incident report

PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir attend; martyrs to be laid to rest with full military honours

Israel is most exposed to global boycotts, facing sanctions on officials and institutions worldwide

Pakistan and Turkiye discuss defence cooperation and regional security during military meetings

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Exhibition features seven artists working within Indo-Persian miniature tradition

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Upholds death sentence of man who killed former wife 48 hours after khula decree

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Says BLA shares illicit logistical networks with ISIL-K and has access to advanced military equipment

PHC directs IGP to submit report within 20 days on man’s disappearance and alleged killing in Kohat

Victim’s younger sister seriously injured as police probe killing over alleged financial dealings and threats

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz hail security forces, vow support for fight against terrorism

Says buggy was arranged for chief guest but was used by officials after they were told to proceed with programme

Quake recorded at 35km depth, with epicentre 100km southwest of Dalbandin

PML-N strengthens its position to form AJK government as final Bagh results give it 25 seats against PPP’s 12

Urges PM Shehbaz to fund roads, hospitals and jobs in AJK, saying AJK should progress at same pace as Punjab

Delays lignite exit report, fuelling expectations of longer plant operations

Chipmaker expected to provide less than $120b support for OpenAI data centre

AI company projects revenue of roughly $190-200 billion in 2028

Google parent becomes largest institutional holder as bets multiply 100-fold

Says business leaders not merely conduct trade but also build bridges of friendship

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Ex-CEO flags challenges, calls for shifting back to indigenous network

European nation offers expertise in precision farming, greenhouse technology

Govt mulls over setting up development bank, rationalising import and export policies

Power sector inefficiency, lower recoveries, payment rows fuel debt spike

Wheat flour up 77% in devastating year for kitchen budgets; weekly inflation hits 9.11%

SBP governor says economy transitioning to sustainability, projects GDP at 3.5-4.5%

Assistance framework covers intelligence exchange, suspected cargo monitoring

Minister urges industry to work with govt to make Pakistan innovation, export hub

Punjab, Sindh refuse financial obligation, seek federal stocks after failing to buy locally

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Afghanistan the only country banning girls from secondary school and women from university

Tsunami warning lifted, rescue workers rush to reach areas closest to epicentre as 2,000 evacuated in Nagekeo

Says Tehran, Muscat still discussing statement; full restoration of security in waterway depends on end of US actions

New Delhi intends to open a tightly guarded sector to private and foreign investors

Urges shift towards stronger monitoring ​and early-warning systems

The rightful owner has five years to claim the hoard under Belgian law

President has not discussed such a move with his advisers, Wall Street Journal reports

Israeli airstrike kills 7, injures 3 in southern Lebanon despite 'ceasefire'

Only four of 30 devices used to fill oxygen cylinders operational as ministry calls for opening of channels for goods

Women face sweeping restrictions as humanitarian needs hit record high

Police did not release names, ​ages, genders of victims, saying next-of-kin notifications were underway

Move comes after youth protests expose frustration over jobs, education

Court ruling, social media posts fuelled deadly mass crossing into Spanish enclave in late July

Arday had resigned earlier this month ‌as a professor of sociology of education following the accusations

Nadeem looked completely off-colour as he bowed out early in the 12-man final, leaving fans shell-shocked

The Olympic champion delivers a dismal performance, failing to secure a top-eight spot

Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16

He advanced into the Washington Open quarter-finals

She struck her maiden T20I ton as the hosts registered a six-wicket victory

PCB weighs IPL clash as well as the Super Six proposal

The tournament will be played across 12 venues

The 48-year-old leaves after five years in ‌charge

The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best

Team has been out of communication since suspected Thursday avalanche

He wants to enjoy being with him

UEFA threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead

Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the 21st minute

Reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the WC and other ​FIFA competitions to private investors

Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener