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News from around Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PAC directs deputy commissioners to recover the sum by seizing their property of equivalent value

K-P Police also arrests two proclaimed offenders

K-P governor takes note of AWKUM irregularities, directs audit of universities

SACM on mines says SOPs drafted for reopening mining sector in the tribal district

News from around twin cities

Marriage solemnised in court during bail hearing of suspect

Staff put on alert as coronavirus cases rise in Islamabad

Alleged PNCA art theft termed a national loss

Senate panel directs immediate termination of cleanliness contract for Faisal Mosque

News from around the metropolitan

SHC orders the petitioner to get hospital registration form from SHCC

Sindh CM orders action against schools violating Covid-19 SOPs

FBR could only collect Rs175 from upscale markets in Clifton Block 5

Baldia Factory Fire survivors seek compensation, want conspirators to be taken to task

BankIslami is the country’s first scheduled Islamic bank

Halt to furnace oil supply via APL pipeline leads to revenue shortfall claims

Surplus in Aug stands at $297m mainly due to increase in remittances

Karachi-based steel-maker aims to raise around Rs5 billion through IPO for capacity expansion

Privatisation Commission overrules objections raised over proposed transaction structure

Power utility cites low gas pressure for outages in Karachi, SSGC says it informed about low supplies earlier

Economic Coordination Committee seeks report on total outstanding employee-related liabilities of PSM 

Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani says India not sharing details of investigation

Plan to benefit 3,200 workers at a cost of Rs12.87b

NA panel to take up amendment bill in the presence of law minister

SC bench sends notice to national graft buster

William Todd tells Senate panel he will work for advancing goal of eliminating terrorism, regional security

Say releasing advertisement and asking cultivators to file complaints without listening to their stance is ‘illegal’

Police say suspects identified, yet to be arrested

Will meet top political and military leaders and discuss with them the ongoing Afghan peace process

Analysts believe elections were more likely to end the political uncertainty

New cold record of minus 93.3 F reminds planet's stark contrasts: Head of World Meteorological Organization

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 47.35 points to settle at 41,876.26

Stocks of gasoline and distillate fuel drop while crude inventories rise

First since China in March temporarily suspended entry as an interim measure in response to the pandemic

Belarus is facing the prospect of US and European Union sanctions over the disputed election

After hundreds of Austrians and thousands of foreign tourists get infected

Victoria accounts for 75% of the country’s nearly 27,000 cases and 90% of its 859 deaths since the pandemic began

Pakistan Army responded effectively, inflicted heavy casualties on the Indian side, says ISPR

The government's decision to postpone the return of fans to stadiums is expected to have a massive impact

Goalkeeper made a key save in his belated debut for the club in their 3-0 win at Luton Town in the League Cup

The Welshmen winger returned to Tottenham after seven years when Real Madrid sanctioned a loan last week

Strikers' transfer to Juve looks unlikely, as the Uruguayan international seems set to take Morata's place at Atletico

Colombian rider Nairo Quintana says no drugs were discovered during the investigation

Palios says the government's decision to halt the return of fans have a devastating impact on the soccer industry

Including annual quotas for solar, biomass and onshore and offshore wind

55-year-old is currently chairman and chief executive of Italian sportscar maker Lamborghini

However, individual cities can override the decision, with Belo Horizonte saying it will veto the return of fans

Expresses hope that the agreement will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Naqvi condemn attack, offer condolences to martyrs' families

A son encounters his dead father in a dream and discovers that survival can be as unsettling as loss

Netflix’s relentless commitment to adapting Harlan Coben’s bibliography brings another high-octane thriller to screens

Elsbeth proves that knowing the killer can be just as entertaining as catching them

From vanished audiences to algorithm-driven listening, two books explore how cultural change reshapes sound

Weak regulations and unequal power – tenants across the country are losing the battle for affordable housing

As temperatures rise and food systems become more complex, how can we ensure that what reaches our plates is safe?

With funding pulled, fears grow environmental safeguards and community promises will be traded for fresh financing

From a sizzling South Asia to the furnace-like cities of the Middle East, a punishing heatwave is gripping the world

Commuters in Pakistan’s major cities still walk endless distances to reach stations and stops

Orders removal of citizen from passport control list

Says acquittals should not be overturned without glaring legal or factual errors

Leaves trails of destruction in Diamer's Thor Valley; flood alerts issued

Says Pakistan stands proud as peacemaker Lauds forces for foiling cross-border terror

Weighs up to 100,000 job cuts in sweeping restructuring, four plant closures

US-Iran peace roadmap lifts sentiment, pushing KSE-100 up by 649 points

One year on, exchange sealing paralyses trade, sends negative signals to foreign investors

PM aide says reforms will help build innovation-driven, globally competitive economy

In Zurich, Saqib demands developing nations shape tokenised money framework

Move aims to stabilise currency markets ahead of IMF funding talks

Digital channels drive 92% of retail volume as Raast, mobile banking surge in Q3 FY26

LCCI calls for easier finance, policy consistency as number of SME borrowers grows

Association opposes higher 10% margin in soda ash anti-dumping case

UAE holds 40% stake; board members entitled to $3,500 per meeting

Discover how one bank is redefining SME finance through strategy inclusion and digital innovation this World SME Day

73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings

Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges

Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns

AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC

Ahn Gyu-back, Koizumi agree to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in sixth round of bilateral talks

Iran early on Sunday ‌launches missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement as surrender

Move comes amid student protests

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Millions left homeless as aid flights trickle in

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13 others, who were not on board, being treated for injuries

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Says US hopes to conclude a trade deal with India

Naim Qassem rejects linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament, calling it a dangerous red line

Trump expands his personal branding across government, with banners and his signature set for the $1 bill

Europe's June heat shatters records in Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany, with Poland next

Incident follows Beijing's May ban on unauthorised drone buying, renting and flying over security concerns

The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies

The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months

Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament

The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps

He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I

Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group

They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week

Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference

Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic

He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory

She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3

They will face Egypt in Seattle

Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets

Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points

Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L