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Says Imran compromised on national interest when in power

CTD arrests four militants including local commander

JUI and Nawab Raisani made joint efforts to protect the Reko Diq gold and copper project

Former envoy says Saudi leadership is committed to investing $20 billion in various projects

Top reasons for decline were political instability, rupee devaluation and high fuel prices

Makes it compulsory to acquire PTA’s NOC for registration

Added security allows for safer transfer of information, data over cloud-based services

NEPRA says it’s facing hurdles to competitive market mechanism

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 279.35 points to settle at 41,819.29

UBL to provide project financing to SMEs, agriculture sector; SEDF to provide mark-up subsidy on loans

Wants to boost bilateral trade to $200m by end 2023

China’s trade suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 years

Russia’s wheat exports close to record, experts say

Impact of allowance will be Rs1.3 billion

Says he would have advised against leaving assembly

Taliban spokesman says case had been thoroughly examined by a series of courts before supreme leader gave order

Justice Karim directs Lahore deputy commissioner to hold meetings with traders in this regard and submit report

Judge expresses reluctance but notes Biden Administration granted Prince Mohammed immunity

Lawyers protesting against three months’ imprisonment awarded by LHC most senior judge to a lawyer of PBC

Moot to focus on issues concerning inclusive growth, issues affecting employment

Shift in policy expected to ease pressure on sagging economy, bolster global growth

Files petition in IHIC for protective bail in money laundering case

Move of school closures taken in compliance with directions of Lahore High Court

Finance Ministry caves to IMF pressure, slashes PSDP allowance

Senate panel informed Rs70b given to flood-hit families by BISP without new survey

Senate committee reviews additional residential block construction, hints issuing supplementary grant for pending work

US Ambassador expresses solidarity with Pakistan during 'trying times'

Administrative challenges lead to deferment of two of 10 schemes

Planning minister urges PTI to return to assemblies

PTI launches 11-day campaign ‘Hold elections, save the country’ in Lahore from today

Hindu supremacist groups had been demanding conversion of some other mosques into temples, warns FO

African side won the shoot-out 3-0 after Spain failed to convert all three of their spot kicks

The submission followed an investigation by the television news network's legal team

New code, which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike, also prohibits cohabitation between unmarried couples

Move reflects New Delhi ‘insensitivity’ towards promotion of sports meant for differently-abled persons, says FO

Defence of motherland will be ensured at all costs and there won’t be any space for spoilers of peace, says Gen Asim

Justice Asjad Javaid Ghural has sought replies from federal government and other respondents by December 19

Three-day visit will include a bilateral summit chaired by Saudi King Salman and attended by Crown Prince MBS

Death of former president mourned as country comes to a standstill

PTI senator's son also filed another petition, seeking the quashing of the FIRs against his father

A $60 per barrel price cap took effect this week

Russia offers to help unblock transport links, delimit borders, strengthen confidence-building measures

Chairperson JSF Hamid Mir demands 'immediate' removal of Section 6 from press law, protections from PECA

White House spokesperson terms ex-President's remarks 'anathema to nation's soul'

People allowed to enter parks, supermarkets, offices and airports without showing proof of a negative COVID-19 test

Says electoral watchdog can take action against PTI leaders but cannot make any decision

Major Sharif embraced martyrdom on December 6, 1971, after being hit by a tank shell

Islamabad police nominate three key suspects among others in Arshad Sharif’s murder

Pollution has reached record levels which is a threat to the citizens’ lifespan

Okays Rs8.86b for Balochistan, tribal areas’ students

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