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Donald Trump says 10 more Israeli hostages will be released 'very shortly'

KSE-100 index faces profit-taking at peak, edges down 68 points

NBP official asks Pakistan, China to play greater role in upgrading global supply network

SBP injects Rs11tr into banking system via OMOs; gold prices climb

Minister links 18% growth to unified strategy; industry complains about dearth of support

FBR claims new digital tax law targets firms with no physical presence

NEPRA may reduce the power tariff by Rs0.6541 per kWh under the monthly FCA

Value-added products drive recovery; millers cautiously optimistic, urge policy clarity to target $20b in exports

UK chamber shows interest in introducing solar-powered heating appliances

Annual inflation shows 1.61% drop as tomatoes, LPG prices fall

Year ends with $2.1b but June deficit raises concern; trade gap widens to $29.4b

Court points to govt's prolonged inaction to justify inquiry commission

He demanded that the government immediately withdraw all the black laws of the FBR

Five would-be suicide bombers arrested in K-P

The statement highlighted Pakistan's contributions to the international counterterrorism efforts

Bill introduces 25-year jail for public humiliation of women

Indus in high flood at Kalabagh, Chashma; All districts of Punjab on high alert; Govt under fire in over ‘negligence’

Tribal fighters reinforce Bedouin in Druze heartland

State government announced compensation of 4 million rupees ($4,600) to the families of those killed by lightning

Eight police officers were injured and three vehicles were damaged, Essex police said

Trump on returning to office on January 20 immediately began withdrawal of the US from the UN body

Announce tough new Ukraine war sanctions

US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) began operations in late May

Germany, like most countries, stopped deportations to Afghanistan and closed its embassy in Kabul

The US central bank has meanwhile adopted a wait-and-see attitude

Epstein, a financier, was found hanging dead in his cell in New York in 2019

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Rs 150,000 cash prizes distributed among winners, runners up

The Lionesses overcame Sweden in a penalty shoot-out

He held a press conference to outline his plans for the development of the game

Pakistan Football League extended the strategic support to prepare for the event

Tour team boss urges feeding zone overhaul

Pak Champions take on England in tournament opener at Edgbaston

National Jrs crush India 3-0 in semifinal

Matt Henry takes 3 wickets, Conway hits half century

Pakistan will host South Africa in Lahore for ODIs in Sept

Aqeel Malik says fund's devolution to be taken up before CCI

Says only a trial court can examine factual controversy after reviewing evidence

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Unregulated construction of hotels in G-B has sparked major concerns about environmental degradation

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NEPRA moves ahead despite review motion by Centre

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Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in enhancing trade, economic ties

He revealed that a crackdown will be launched on 133 illegal housing societies in Islamabad

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Calls for aligning civil service with modern technology

Prime Minister welcomed the Libyan Commander-in-Chief and his delegation to Pakistan

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Saudi ambassador describes his stay in Pakistan as a 'deeply memorable and rewarding experience'

PM Shehbaz forms high-level inquiry committee, suspends health secretary

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz urge nation to uphold the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Ikram Sehgal hopes that the two French diplomats will play the role of goodwill ambassadors between Pakistan, France

Court directs the cops to complete the probe at the earliest and submit the challan

The newly elected AJK prime minister will take the oath between 4pm and 5pm on August 27

​​​​​​​Reprimands legal representative for flouting court order, not producing petitioner’s original answer sheet

Kamal says PM has ordered investigation and that 'nothing will be hidden', with all evidence to be brought forward

Witnesses describe chaotic, harrowing scenes and intense smoke, guards reportedly preventing them from leaving ward

FM Dar lauds British MPs' support for Pakistan-UK relations, Kashmir cause

Adviser to FinMin says discussions with the US over the proposed facility have been 'constructive'

Apex court registrar rejects early fixation request

NA speaker says government realises seriousness of quorum issue, to ensure attendance

Saudi delegation explores new investment avenues

SBP designing new currency with enhanced security features

Brent crude futures fall 41 cents, or 0.5%, to $87.43 a barrel

Adviser to FinMin says discussions with the US over the proposed facility have been 'constructive'

Power Division says corrective action can save Rs380m annually

Gains in banks, fertiliser stocks offset losses in energy, tech shares

PVARA, SBP studying digitally native sovereign note to improve diaspora access

PAAPAM urges PM to keep non-transfer condition on used-car imports

Officials directed to build on this momentum through market diversification and stronger business-to-business linkages

Applications rise 52% as access to finance expands; agriculture, SME financing targets set

Down Rs600 per tola; rupee inches up to 277.52/$

Senate panel told energy costs, financing, taxes hit exports, FDI rarely exceeds $2b

Wood Mackenzie hired for feasibility report on $500m strategic oil storage

Differences remain with IMF over award of direct contracts to state enterprises

Brent crude futures down $2.96, or 3.21%, to $89.21 a barrel; WTI down $2.84, or 3.34%, at $82.17

ECC sets up negotiation team to clear path for US GSA redevelopment plan

FESCO, GEPCO, IESCO bidders will inherit Rs648b liabilities; documents show IMF condition may be violated

Early reports from Nepal suggest an earthquake could have caused lower part of a glacier to collapse, trigger floods

Rubio's push to target 'far-left terror' draws Democratic concerns over politicised counterterrorism efforts

Roadmap calls for removal of 'every category of weapon in Gaza', includes heavy weapons, tunnels and personal firearms

Governorate says that Israeli attempts to impose new realities will 'not erase the city’s history, collective memory'

Have not finalised deal on Strait of Hormuz, which remains blockaded, with some shippers deterred by blacklist

FBI chief Kash Patel says operation disrupted a global botnet used by Chinese hackers to target US infrastructure

An earthquake is suspected to have triggered an ice-rock avalanche, causing floods in Nepal's Lhende Khola river

16 departments and 494 municipalities affected by country's most devastating quake

Agreement would allow US companies to export civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom, sent to Congress on Monday

Attacks damaged buildings and intelligence equipment used by the CIA and other US spy agencies, NBC reports

Kremlin spokesperson Peskov declined to disclose ​what had been discussed or to provide any further details

Donlad Trump wants to permanently raise the fee ‌from between $2,000 and $5,000 to more than $100,000

Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6%, to $86.28; WTI down $2.08, or 2.53%, at $80.29

Doha calls for international action to force Israel to respect the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and halt incursions

Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea to be unveiled at IAEA event

Bowling coach is happy with Babar’s recovery, hopes captain will return

Source says Olympic champion has not informed the PSB before departure

Hosts still need 39 runs to avoid follow-on with two wickets in hand

The spinner has breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Test

He urges England to stop making “stupid mistakes” away from cricket

Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer

The visitors need a disciplined all-round effort to level the series

Both athletes received exceptional invitations for ‌the meet

The Czech star challenges the ban over her refusal to take an out-of-competition test

Captain says such games build pressure-handling skills

Goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer give a 3-2 win over Fulham

The 44-year-old plans to enjoy the occasion with former rivals and his family

The fast bowler is unavailable for the second Test as the regulator probes the incident

Under-17 volleyballers engineer straight-sets win to progress to the round of 16

Pacer Naveen-ul-Haq returns to the team, which will be led by Ibrahim Zadran