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Currency loses Rs3.26 on panic buying of US dollar

Also inks agreement for refinery expansion with China’s UEG that will invest $1.5b

World Bank-funded project will stop water theft, improve supply to farmers

Unrest grows as crackdown looms; vehicle inspection to start from 23rd

These funds are intended for the payment of salaries and pensions to employees

Reduced oil prices benefit public transport commuters

CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja emphasises non-political staff appointments for polling process

Those who will return willingly will be facilitated

Pays Rs150 million to PSO on Wednesday for fuelling 26 flights

Notorious ‘encounter specialist’ allegedly escaped during raid

The province’s only government owned hospital catering exclusively to newborn babies is in Lahore

Court also grants post-arrest bail to six other accused

Azeem had allegedly thrown his offspring into a canal on Oct 2

Eastern, northern parts of Lahore worst affected

PM Kakar says very significant airport at Gwadar port will soon be inaugurated

Allied Hospital was established in 1987 as an affiliated Hospital with Punjab Medical College

DPO appreciated the step of the NCHD and jail to provide the education to prisoners

Complain of high expenses, burden of loans

157 intelligence-based operations were conducted in different districts of province

A six-member police team led by SP Investigations was formed

India aims to send its first astronaut to the Moon by 2040 and establish an Indian space station by 2035, says PM Modi

Caretaker PM Kakar meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing

President Biden pledges US support to Israel and humanitarian aid to Palestinians after a hospital blast in Gaza

Lahore police claim suspect fatally shot by his own associates during exchange of fire

Eight French airports faced security alerts, Palace of Versailles evacuated again due to security scares

Jordan cancels Amman summit, blames Israel for Gaza hospital blast and pushing the region 'to the brink of the abyss'

Israel military claims Palestinian rocket, not Israeli munition, caused Gaza hospital explosion

Iran calls for OIC to impose oil embargo, sanctions, and expel Israeli ambassadors over Israel-Palestine conflict

PML-N supremo files for protective bail in IHC; seeks suspension of perpetual arrest warrants

'Russia and China share desire for equalcooperation to achieve long-term economic progress,' says Putin

Special Court orders Adiala Jail superintendent to arrange WhatsApp conversation

China has become a main trading partner of more than 140 countries and territories, says Chinese president

Missile system is aimed at strengthening deterrence and enhancing strategic stability, says ISPR

Party leader challenged trial court’s life sentence verdict in LHC

PTI supporter was accused of setting Askari Tower ablaze, attacking Jinnah House

Palestinian death toll crosses 3,300, Biden blames Palestinian fighters for hospital attack

Plea requests directions for Punjab IG to provide protection, security to applicant, family members

In its verdict, IHC stops depts from following recommendations of NA body

Top court is scheduled to take up hearing of Rs460b offer today

Saudi govt decides to reduce Pakistani Hajj Group Organizers (HGOs) from 905 to only 46

Murtaza spoke to media after candlelight vigil held in memory of martyrs of Karsaz

Will hold a rally in Quetta on October 22; says govt wants to sideline party

Notes that NEPRA, tribunals are proper forums to file complaint against distribution companies

Govt allows refineries to enter into direct commercial contracts with Russian firms

Envoy stresses Pakistan with huge population is very important for Ankara economically

Domestic consumers may be forced to pay up to 172% higher energy price

PM aide stresses ease of doing business is their priority

Tech expert calls for devising integrated strategy with support of private sector

Transport fares are set to undergo a substantial reduction of 12 to 13 percent

Ghulam Ali criticised the delimitations done by the ECP albeit on different grounds than Babak

Appointment comes at critical time amid shifts in Muslim world and Pakistan’s key ties with Gulf and Islamic states

Annual exchange held; Islamabad warns India on Chenab project, backs China on Taiwan

Party seeks action under Article 63-A, says senator violated policy by backing constitutional bill

Nashpa Block well yields 4,100 bpd oil, 10.5 mmcfd gas, boosting local energy output

Stray bullets hit women and children across city; police recover weapons, warn of zero tolerance

Three-day permission in Lahore contrasts with arrests and jail terms in other cities

Media groups forced to shut down as government policies tighten

Nearly 30,000 people sustained injuries, while more than 415 fatalities were recorded.

Separated parents demand better meeting facilities at Rawalpindi Judicial Complex

Trade, pilgrimages tourism hit by bilateral conflict

Most refusals recorded in Cantt, Hussainabad, Preetabad, Qasimabad, Tando Jam

Prime minister emphasises need for maintaining unity within the Muslim Ummah amid various challenges

Experts say so-called hybrid system will further consolidate grip on power in new year

Van collides head-on with university bus while overtaking tractor-trolley

Commission to discuss interview process, FCC judges on Jan 12

Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision

Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing

De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run

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Punjab bears bulk of flood losses as high costs squeeze farmers

Allows 35% dollar retention for exporters; long-term buy-back contracts planned

Ufone-Telenor merged company to optimise spectrum, expand network capabilities

KSE-100 index loses 418 points, driven down by profit-taking

Four modern facilities to be set up as existing ports will reach full capacity by 2040

Mini budget looms as six-month revenue collection rises at slower pace of 10%

KSE-100 index loses 418.47 points, settles at 174,054.32

NAC okays figure against estimates submitted to IMF; agriculture outperforms

Finance minister signals shift to outcome-based social spending; Panda Bond launch planned ahead of Chinese New Year

Market turns competitive; affordable options remain missing

Eager to enter into JVs with Russian, Turkish firms for oil, gas exploration overseas

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Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo lead global celebrations as the world says goodbye to a record-hot year

Former prime minister and first woman leader dies at 80

Says several NGOs in Gaza face suspension for failing to disclose staff information

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Students join Iran shopkeepers' protests

DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting

10 nations warn of appalling conditions during winter

Trump says U.S. destroyed Venezuela drug boat dock in what may be first land strike in trafficking campaign

Police fought militants in an eight-hour Yalova siege, days after IS suspects were held over holiday attack plots

Israel faces global pressure to stop settler attacks in West Bank, key to future Palestinian state plans

US president and Netanyahu discuss Iran and Hezbollah concerns alongside Gaza negotiations

Magnus Carlsen claimed his ninth World Blitz title in Doha, adding it to the Rapid Crown he won earlier this week

The 54-year-old was admitted to hospital on Boxing Day with meningitis

They have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage

Gunners move five points clear at the top of the table

The Italian faced heavy criticism during the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Bournemouth

He defeated world number one the Belarusian 6-3 6-3

They draw with Angola in their last group game

Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give them 3-2 victory

Ayoub El Kaabi scored brace in 3-0 victory over Zambia

His debut Ashes innings came on the Boxing Day

They will play three T20Is and three ODIs in Sri Lanka

The Tareen Group is allowed to bid for two new HBL PSL franchises

The existing franchises do not have any such clause in their agreements

The pacer will begin rehab after a knee injury scare in Lahore

He believes a lot of progress had been made under the current regime