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Exchange companies say rate will increase inflow of remittances

At event, top 50 startups from Pakistan will meet tech investors

Containers held up at Karachi port as the country grapples with a desperate foreign exchange crisis

Trade to benefit from China’s soft Covid policy, says commercial counsellor

Barrick Gold will complete project’s feasibility study update by end of next year

ANP chief demanded that all culprits involved in Afridi's killing be identified and punished according to law

Fisheries DG claims cases have been registered against the accused

Orders quick handover of land to provincial highway authority

Senate resolution recommends tax exemption for ten more years

PML-N meets under Nawaz to finalise CM candidates

Our eight seats were given to PPP through rigging, alleges JI Karachi chapter chief

Erdogan says Turkish parliament cannot ratify NATO bids if ‘terrorists’ are not deported to Turkiye

We believe results of JI as well as other political parties have been altered, says party chief Sirajul Haq

Afghan interim set-up adamant on pursuing talks with group

Lawmakers barred from participating in parliamentary proceedings

Individual harnessed with knowledge of Holy Quran can play a pivotal role in progress of Pakistan, reads resolution

Oxfam calls for more taxes on the rich as World Economic Forum gathers for annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland

Large number of low-income Afghans unable to afford wood and coal in winter due to their economic difficulties

In his book of memoirs, the duke of Sussex revealed that he killed 25 people as an Apache copter pilot in Afghanistan

PML-Q issues show-cause notices to Elahi as well as Moonis, others

Indicates consultation with treasury on caretaker setup; sees election in March or April

PPP’s Najmi Alam defeats Khurram Sher Zaman in UC XI of Sadar Town

Experts call on govt 'to take immediate steps to prevent and thoroughly investigate these acts'

Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, Nasir Mahmood Khosa and Muhammad Naseer Khan are the proposed candidates

Finance Minister vows to support exporters in importing raw materials, parts and accessories

Bilawal, Khar to highlight developing world's perspective at the conference

Data may help determine what caused Nepal's deadliest plane crash in 30 years

LHC gives fed govt lawyer till Jan 19 to submit explanation

Balloting held peacefully barring a few fisticuffs

Nearly 500 mosques, shrines in Gujarat demolished to date, according to a report

PPP accused of rigging, harassing opposition voters

MQM’s boycott gives PPP walkover in Hyderabad

SC upholds verdict of LHC, which turned down plea of candidates with better credentials but not what post required

Reports rife ruling party will let ECP decide caretaker CM

Leaders reviewed possible options to avert a defeat in the lower house of parliament

Leadership already considering Justice (retd) Ramday, Khosa, ex-CJP Khawaja names for slot

Elahi says PML-Q considering Imran's offer; party members to huddle together today for developing consensus

Haji Ghulam Ali will only participate in process for appointing caretaker CM

It has been five months since the K-P govt promised money to affectees

Teachers of double shift schools demand proper service structure

Nawab of Dir-era cannons were taken to Swat in December

ANP's Aimal Wali claimed the PTI govt in a 10-year tenure borrowed a record sum of Rs987b

Country saves over 700m tons of carbon emissions by polluting 4x less than global average

There is a long series of politically motivated assurances that were not honoured

Textile industry is a primary driver of export growth, but it also consumes a significant portion of subsidies

Rulers are found blaming opposition and external factors, instead of looking at their self-centred policies

Minister may have best opportunity to contribute towards economic recovery

PML-Q leader says one of the names suggested by Imran will likely be appointed interim CM

Fazl slams PTI for ‘contradictions’ in its words and actions

No one will accept these local body elections as they have no legal status, says Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui

Warns that failure to stabilise prices could severely affect the economy of ordinary citizens

JD Vance twice postponed Islamabad visit at last minute

Senior govt officials say discussions are taking place to convert a portion of the amount into investment

Says the government is not responsible for the increase and introduced targeted subsidies to support vulnerable groups

Punjab, Islamabad announce free of cost transport services for the next 30 days, starting from Saturday

The video predates the price hike and is part of a government austerity campaign

Pakistan Goods Transporters Association announces up to 65% increases in fares, affecting intercity travel and freight

DPO says attack on Domel Police Station was foiled due to timely security measures

OTCA says it is not possible to operate at current freight rates, there is a serious risk of financial losses

Opposition lawmakers create uproar in National Assembly, chant slogans against ruling coalition

Heavy rain with thunder, lightning unlikely in city next 24 hours, drizzle, showers continue overnight

Fiscal deficit cited as major reason behind rising debt

Consumers forced to pay Rs146/kg extra amid soaring demand

Denies infringing upon citizens' privacy

Amended provision to take effect on 9th February, 2026

Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs2,915

Selling pressure persists as decliners dominate, index remains 12% down year-to-date

Special procedure targets non-resident Pakistani creators with over 50,000 annual users

Gives assurances to IMF to clear way for disbursement of $1b loan tranche

Total forex stands at $21.79b; gold dives Rs7,100 per tola as dollar strengthens

Karachi handles 11,000 containers in March alone, up from 8,300 in all of 2025

Production increase driven primarily by over 25% growth in motor spirit, high-speed diesel

SBP questions missing wheat data at National Accounts Committee meeting

Says the government is working to make electricity tariffs competitive to support key economic sectors

Pharma sector eyes $5b exports without subsidies; IT firms seek forex retention

Authorities to shift containers off-dock, auction surplus cargo within a month

Index slides 2.25% as oil surge, geopolitical fears rattle investors

KSE-100 tumbles 2.25% as banking and energy stocks drag index down

The price of gold drops by Rs7,100 per tola, bringing it down to Rs486,962

Pact enables climate finance and investment in clean energy and agriculture

Analysis of the video reveals several visual inconsistencies and patterns consistent with AI generation

CENTCOM did not respond to AFP query on first such report in ongoing Middle East war

"Both Pakistan and Afghanistan ... are willing to sit down for talks again,' says foreign ministry spokesperson

'History is full of those who paid a heavy price for their silence in the face of criminals,' says Iranian president

Pentagon confirms Randy George will retire immediately as 41st Army Chief of Staff, with over a year left in term

Russia and China urge halt to US-Israeli strikes on Iran; US backs Gulf allies

Letter particularly noted a mid-March comment from Trump where he said US may conduct strikes on Iran 'just for fun'

Government offices will run from 9am to 4pm, while markets, shopping centres must shut by 6pm

Many officials, diplomats consider a 'NATO without America' to be the default expectation

UN experts condemned a new Israeli law allowing death penalty for Palestinians as discriminatory

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US president mocks French counterpart over how his wife treats him

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Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani, Zohaib Afzal Malik picked for Davis Cup Juniors after trials at Islamabad PTF complex

World number five beat Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1)

UEFA also warns of infrastructure concerns ahead of Euro 2032

He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of BBL with 164

They condemned abuse directed at drivers

Veteran striker slumps after 3-2 playoff loss to Sweden

Catalan giants crush Real Madrid 6-0

League leaders Inter will face Roma on Sunday

A win at Stuttgart on Saturday would help turn the tide

Lahore Qalandars batter will miss two crucial matches

New policy shift aims to align Pakistan sports with global standards

Abubakar Talha alongside Hassan Usmani and Zohaib Afzal Malik were included in the final squad

Former England bowler says format never suited his game

The duo added an unbeaten 128-run standoff 68 balls

They chase 197 to beat Rawalpindiz with four balls to spare