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With just eight days to Eidul Fitr, Pindi's markets are crowded but sales remain slow

Aims to promote civilisational harmony, cultural diplomacy, people-to-people connections btw the two countries

Approves creation of Zakat Banks; imposes ban on teachers' mobile phone use

Working group, headed by provincial minister for elementary and secondary education, to prepare rehabilitation plan

Provincial Action Plan to cost Rs4 trillion, focus on security, employment, sustainable progress

In related incidents, terrorists targeted Domel police positions; quadcopter drone dropped explosive in first attack

In 2023-24, the agriculture sector grew at 6.25%, the highest increase in two decades

Donald Trump may have set out to change the face of the Middle East by launching the war on Iran

The conflict between Iran, US-Israel is increasingly producing consequences that go far beyond military calculations

Bill mandating premarital thalassaemia screening much-needed first step towards reducing incidence of blood disorder

Pakistan has finally taken a long-delayed step into the fifth-generation mobile era

Iran is saying it wants foolproof guarantees that it won't be a victim of aggression once again

Nepal's recent elections mark the beginning of a new era of democratic transition

Fuel cuts, grounded vehicles, 4-day office week among sweeping austerity steps to tackle looming energy challenges

Russia and China unsuccessfully tried to block discussion of a committee enforcing sanctions on Iran at UNSC session

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails decision

Attacker lost family members in a recent Israeli strike, including his children

FinMin Aurangzeb says prices are rising, adds government will try to manage the situation

Spinner Usman Tariq signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000, while paceman Haris Rauf got no offers

Health Department urges vigilance in hospitals amid signs of local transmission from Punjab 

In first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei says all US bases should be immediately closed in the region

Says authorities must make clear they will not use broadly framed legal threats to silence critical reporting

Declaration stresses that acts against children should be assessed differently, as they may establish genocidal intent

New Delhi is considering ‌linking ⁠the new incentives to exports to further push globally competitive production

Chinese foreign ministry says special envoy for Afghanistan is currently shuttling between two countries to mediate

Raises fuel surcharge on domestic flights by $20 and by up to $100 on international flights

Price for Sui Northern consumers reaches Rs622 per MMBtu, while it reaches Rs634 per MMBtu for Sui Southern consumers

Some airlines use futures and options to hedge against price increases as jet fuel trades near all-time highs

Notification states essential services will continue to operate as usual

'Trump is the most corrupt and stupid American president,' says Yahya Rahim Safavi

The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener

They refused to play for several minutes in their 2-1 loss against China

Spokeswoman ‌says Russia will continue ⁠to take steps ​to ​resolve any contradictions ​by peaceful means

Australia will play England under lights at the MCG

Both Ferraris were sensationally disqualified from the 2025 Chinese GP

DPM appreciates Oman's constructive, principled role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation

He believes the season will be "quite a close fight

Tehran warns strait could face prolonged instability if tensions escalate

He says the car has made some progress since a disappointing Australian GP

The defending champions registered a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) victory

Official FBI statements describe the 'cyber incident' as 'an isolated one'

Spokesperson says party leadership would soon determine its response to the development

The two-time winner ended her eight-match winning streak on Thursday

Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, set in WWII and streaming March 20

The French side secured a 5-2 win in the first leg

Los Balancos captain scored a stunning hat-trick

International gold drops $29 per ounce; domestic gold per tola down Rs2,900

58MW of solar systems to be allocated for households and small businesses under government initiative

Chinese national caught with 2,238 live ants at Nairobi airport, part of an organised smuggling network

Index hits 157,080 high and 153,504 low in wide trading range

Warns that such unwarranted aggression could undermine ongoing peaceful efforts, conducive environment for dialogue

FO calls strikes dangerous escalation as Pakistan's mediation between US, Iran enters 'critical, sensitive' stage

Residents advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during peak daytime hours

Qatar, Turkiye, Jordan also reject Ben-Gvir's incursion into mosque, call it flagrant violation of international law

Accuses government of not inviting in meetings, says commission should increase when fuel prices rise

Injured are immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment

Public meetings, processions, sit-ins, protests, demonstrations, and rallies will not be allowed during this period

Approximately 6.7 million people will receive Rs2,000 per account, says senior Sindh minister

Defence minister cites capacity payments in long-standing agreements with independent power producers

About 40% of Pakistan's petrol is used to fuel the 30 million two-wheelers and three-wheeled rickshaws

Court directs jail authorities to arrange the meeting and set it for 2pm, while adjourning the case till Thursday

Ambassador Jiang says the plan for Iran war has received ‘wide attention and support’

Additional counters are set up to handle increased workload efficiently

NHMP urges motorists to drive cautiously, reduce speed, keep safe distance, check lights, wipers

Partly cloudy weather with isolated rain-wind/thunderstorm is likely in Balochistan and GB

Earlier, selling pressure gripped PSX as investor sentiment turned sharply negative amid geopolitical uncertainty

Pakistan faces rising fuel costs due to imports; govt balances price hikes with targeted subsidies and relief measures

Dollar nears highs as markets brace for US deadline on Hormuz reopening

Calls proposed model misplaced that will require year-round subsidies

Cabinet told diesel stocks provide 25 days cover as Ogra dashboard faces reporting shortfall

800,000 women open digital wallets as IT ministry pushes inclusion under four-year KOICA

Banks given one day to process receipts as Form R no longer required for every transaction

Govt commits to publishing asset declarations of top civil servants by Dec

KSE-100 index gains 809 points, though oil surge worries investors

Meat policy finalised as 300,000 traceable livestock available for export, SAPM told

Seeks access to finance to scale up production, meet consumer demand

It will allow investors to earn returns while supporting businesses and projects that meet certain standards

Gold stable; jewellers demand independent regulator after talks fail

Says Pakistan's clear capability to fulfil commitments reinforce mutual trust rather than any strain

KSE-100 dropped over 2,400 points at midday amid concerns over further escalation between US and Iran 

Qatar, Turkiye, Jordan also reject Ben-Gvir's incursion into mosque, call it flagrant violation of international law

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian says Iranians ready to 'sacrifice their lives' to defend Iran

Police officers pull out guns, take cover as shots ring out for at least 10 minutes near permanent security checkpoint

Yassamin Ansari introduces ‘Articles of Impeachment’ against war secretary, calling him ‘complicit’ in ‘illegal war’

Taiwan opposition pushes 'peace' visit to China amid rising cross-strait tensions

Vietnam breaks with tradition as To Lam takes dual leadership roles

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Fire erupts at Sheskharis oil terminal in Black Sea port

Plan aims to bolster China's energy security amid global shocks

Orion capsule enters moon's gravitational sphere of influence

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Proposes 10-point plan to end regional conflicts, provide safe Strait of Hormuz passage, and lift sanctions

China’s leader stressed hydropower, ecology, and safe, orderly expansion of nuclear power

After Trump's ​threat, an Iranian official has said Iran would not open the strait as part of a temporary ceasefire

Jayapal, Jackson visited Cuba, citing suffering from Trump's fuel embargo they call illegal

He is due to appear in court on May 7

The 27-year-old clocked 48.39 seconds to secure Australian Open title

The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting

Politano scored in the 79th minute to beat Milan 1-0

He was defeated 7-5, 7-5 by Sebastian Baez

They requested to move Group G matches to Mexico

His immediate focus is the Champions League clash at Camp Nou

Both sides meet again in Champions League

Farhan and Philippe’s 110-run partnership sealed a seven-wicket win

He will face Wawrinka or Baez in his opening match

The 31-year-old will depart as a free agent

Martinez scored twice on his return as Milan thrashed Roma 5-2

The Yorkshire club are in the semi-finals for the first time since 1987

They beat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets

A total of 17 teams from across the country are participating in the league