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International cricket returns to Iqbal Stadium after 17 years

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With supply chains disrupted, market controls relaxed, Punjab faces steep price hikes on essential produce

Supreme Court’s Twenty-Sixth Amendment hearings have exposed a deep constitutional gap

Their investment in science and technology offers lessons and opportunities Pakistan must embrace

When delayed payments become systemic and silence turns habitual, the artist’s dilemma exceeds being economic

Babar Azam’s return offers Pakistan stability but also exposes its cricketing dilemma

Pakistan’s growing number of women’s bank accounts signals progress, but work is needed for transformation

Muhammad Irfan’s custodial death is a grim reminder of Pakistan’s deep-rooted policing crisis

Islamabad Symposium 2025 underscored a decisive pivot from sentimental brotherhood to geo-economic realism

Pakistan demands 'concrete, verifiable steps' from Kabul to eliminate cross-border terrorism during Istanbul talks

The party claims to have mustered the backing of 30 lawmakers including many from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Netanyahu opposed Turkish role in Gaza as ties worsened over Erdogan’s criticism of Israel’s campaign

Party sources say PTI's central leadership suggested forming short cabinet to ensure governance continuity

More than 300 women home-bakers, cake lovers bring wide variety of desserts to city-wide event

Victim alleges the officer served him drugged food, after which he lost consciousness

Association calls for complete strike on Tuesday to protest inflation, sealing of tandoors, unjustified fines

Secretary of State says growing engagement with Pakistan does not come at the expense of US friendship with India

Trump arrived in Malaysia for an ASEAN summit, saying after talks, “I think we’ll have a deal with China.”

Infiltration attempts made at time when Pakistan-Afghanistan talks underway in Turkiye

Education Department says, new winter schedule is part of precautionary measures to minimise health risks

Russia’s top general told Putin the missile flew 14,000 km in 15 hours during an October 21 test

Green shirts defeated China 3-0 in straight sets

Local residents rush to scene to help extinguish blaze, officials say cause is an electrical short circuit

PM Shehbaz tasks PML-N AJK Affairs Committee to hold talks with PPP

Riffat Alvi passes away just three days after the third anniversary of her son Arshad Sharif’s death

A night of music, film, and timeless charm

He says decision allows public to access affordable, quality fuel

'An operation will not succeed unless the public stands behind you', says Junaid Khan

Deputy commissioners, health officers told to remove stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding

Israeli military's claim of a planned attack by the group was a 'mere fallacious allegation', says Hamas

Mauj Collective’s sharp take on Girish Karnad’s play captures the all-too-familiar chaos of living between languages

Meteorological Department advises citizens to avoid outdoor activity, urges masks for sensitive groups

Talks with Saudi to focus on trade, investment, energy, human resources and regional, international developments

Faiz Khan was shot dead outside his home in March, while two other party members also killed

Conflict killed at least 48 people, displaced an estimated 300,000 in their worst fighting in recent history

Once construction starts Kachehri Chowk will be closed to traffic, police have drawn up alternative traffic plan

'The discussions between Pakistan and the Taliban government, hosted by Turkey, lasted nine hours'

Total 140,125 candidates register nationwide to sit exam

Once spread across Punjab’s shrines, Sikh liturgical music now survives as a small but vibrant practice in Pakistan

She made us laugh, think, and fall in love — sometimes all in the same scene

As working women find themselves trapped between pay cheque and domestic work

From betting apps to fake tickets, Pakistan’s digital deception now hides behind familiar faces.

At 24, Jovita’s world changed with three words, breast cancer. What followed was the fight that rebuilt her life.

De-influencing culture and the myth of the real life

In the last 50 years, the Afghans have never been in control of their destinies

Green shirts defeated Saudi Arabia 3-1 to top Pool E

The 25-year-old Briton clocked a best lap of one minute and 15.586 seconds to beat Leclerc

Kimmich, Guerreiro and Karl were on target as the champions kept their perfect start alive across all competitions

Goals from Cunha, Casemiro, and Mbeumo sealed a 4-2 victory over Brighton

Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts

Privatisation commission reviews, approves reference price, auction session at 4.30pm

Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor

Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings

PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks

District and sessions court rejects airline appeals, fines carrier for delaying compensation

Attack in Karak district targets police vehicle in sensitive oil and gas region

Sealed bids to be opened publicly in the presence of media

The officials, all involved in defence matters, declined to be identified due to sensitivity surrounding the agreement

Coalition sets terms for talks, says dialogue possible only without preconditions

New bench to take up case after winter break

Flag backlog risks, trust deficit after FCC's creation

Says provincial expenditures should be dealt with by provincial assemblies, NEC

Refers petitions against ordinance to full bench Says under new law even Jati Umra can be vacated

Punjab LG polls to be held on party basis, LHC told

Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this

Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth

China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued

Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies

For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals

Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage

While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living

Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition

Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims

Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions

Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court

KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut

CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers

Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks

BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries

First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict

Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show

Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws

Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types

Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity

Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital

Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran

The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office

Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people

Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year

Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women

ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets

This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month

It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela

Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi

Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn

Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis

Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory

The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing

The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1

The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September

He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test

He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja

Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted

The tournament will begin from March 26

The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court

He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17

The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco

The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory

The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal