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OPEC+ decides to stick to plans to restore output gradually rather than boost supply quickly

Moscow format comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Iran, India and others to deliberate on UN meet

Information minister says PM Imran and Gen Bajwa enjoy 'very close relationship'

Kim Jong Un terms weapons development necessary in the face of 'hostile policies'

MPs found that govt planning was based on curbing influenza, failed to learn lessons from prior outbreaks

Babar Awan says President Alvi has been asked to convene sessions on Thursday

Africa is central to Swedish music streamer Spotify's plans to extend its reach to a billion customers

On October 4, a six-hour long outage prevented 3.5 billion users from accessing WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger

Moot to focus on aid needs, concerns over security and ways of guaranteeing safe passage abroad for Afghans

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signalled openness to an eventual policy review this February

CM Murad says IRSA must ensure link canals aren't opened during Kharif season

New services to have positive impact on tourism

Warns if not prevented, instability in the country could spill over into the entire region

ECP says Habib’s plea was similar to that of Babar, therefore, ruling party leader’s plea was being accepted

EPA officials say application for NOC moved after initiating work on project

Envoy says Batik intertwined with cultural identity of Indonesian people

Petitioner says Dr AQ Khan was perturbed over discriminatory attitude meted out to young doctors

Official says facility has capacity to accommodate over 100 players

Police say initial investigation suggests incident occurred because of domestic dispute

Citizens say dozens of illegal spare parts workshops operating in RCB residential areas

CTO Rawalpindi directs traffic wardens, assistants to take strict action under the law

Punjab governor to take MPs into confidence regarding status during Europe visit

Seven-member group involved in luring men on pretext of marriage

105 grounds of the planned grounds have already been completed

Farogh Naseem says Islamabad has done ‘everything’ to get off anti-money laundering watchdog’s grey list

Farmers struggle to pay off loans after govt withdraws support from ostrich, camel farming

Shehbaz terms Malik’s death a great loss to party

Rambo also reportedly threatened to make TikToker's videos, pictures viral

Nine victims of dacoits’ attack buried in Sadiqabad

Comments came on the heels of first face-to-face talks b/w US and Taliban since militants took control of Afghanistan

New government is hoping for positive results from a recent meeting with a US delegation, says Amir Khan Muttaqi

Arbitrary arrests by occupation forces prime example of state-terrorism in IIOJK, says Foreign Office

Madrid would bring close to 250 Afghan citizens, who had already crossed into Pakistan, says Spanish media

Pakistan ranks 97th among 110 countries in DQL 2021 index covering 90% of the global population

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 647.89 points to settle at 43,829.35

Phone record of TikToker, colleague reveals threats, blackmailing in Minar-e-Pakistan mob harassment case

Two freedom fighters also embrace martyrdom in different incidents, according to local authorities

Increase in vaccinations, revival in economic activity lift prices

Move follows scrutiny from US lawmakers on how Facebook and Instagram negatively affect young people's mental health

Court observes Asmat Zakir's name not mentioned in IHC verdict; hearing adjourned till next week

After two days of talks in Doha, US says the Taliban will be solely judged on actions

Urges the international community to come forward to rescue Kashmiris from Indian occupying forces

Around 2,540 people were stated to be in critical condition

Licensees would be able to operate to and from top tourism destinations

Law ministry in its Criminal Law Reforms has proposed two amendments

The aim of the move is to provide a platform to the thinkers to share their thoughts and feelings

Construction industry witnesses boom in three years

Official says profiteers, hoarders to face strict action

Official says new body aims to promote tourism in all three mountainous tehsils

Janitorial staff will get oxygen cylinders to carry out sewer flushing operation

Sindh CM says Pakistan 'does not want war' but would never compromise on its defence

Iranian ship will also be backloaded to Pakistani territorial waters for return to its original owners after repairs

No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed

Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties

Court disposes of their applications for suspension of sentence, declaring them infructuous

May, 2025 judgment explicitly directed govt and Parliament to address this deficiency

Will take up petition for Bushra's treatment under personal physician

Says those controlling jail meetings hold key to easing tensions

Ordinance aims to fulfil legal requirements for PIA assets transfer

Hafiz Naeem slams governance, urges system change

Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures

Trump says move aims to assist neutral countries whose ships have been caught in the conflict

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Brent crude futures were up $1.22, or 1.1%, to $109.39 a barrel at ​0909 GMT after settling down $2.23 on Friday

Hopes of US–Iran peace pact, stable oil prices keep market in green territory

Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives

Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries

From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income

Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes

Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences

Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025

Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens

Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May

Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment

Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others

Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements

SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall

Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement

No suspects were in custody following the ​shooting just after 9​pm at a party at Arcadia ‌Lake

Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships

Air traffic returns to normal ​after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted

Rodent-borne virus strikes expedition ship off Cape Verde, leaving three dead and three ill aboard MV Hondius

Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for ​his response to September 11, 2001, al ​Qaeda attack

West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC

King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine

Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning

Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric

Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'

Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects

Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists

First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump

Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports

Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs

World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5

Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna

Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris

Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz

Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead

Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare

Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second

The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident

The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A

Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season

Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final

Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando

The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5

The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli