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Trade is up 20% as Pakistan and Bangladesh "bury the hatchet"

Each Pakistani now owes Rs333,000 as total debt hits Rs80.5tn, threatening to eclipse the national GDP

A "Board of Peace" with no Palestinians?

All public and private educational institutions to remain closed on account of Shab-e-Barat

Fencing, CCTV, lighting and warning signs at construction sites made mandatory

Victim’s husband alleges police tortured him and his cousins in custody, amid claims of attempts to force a confession

Hospital says treatment completed smoothly, follow-up care advised

Iran says missile and defence capabilities are never negotiable as Trump cools strike threats

Says he and Field Marshal Asim Munir quietly went to many countries for loans in order to secure IMF deal

Note that airport temperature screenings rarely prevent the spread of disease

Hospitals directed to set up isolation units, rapid response teams while no case has been reported in Pakistan so far

Five are said to be in critical condition while 12 stay under observation

With jails' occupancy exceeding their capacity, prisoners are forced to live in unhygienic and suffocating conditions

Government ministers, PTI chairman on rare one page in denouncing 'false' rumour

Court also orders release of fund for affected residents, summons tribal elders to verify if govt is providing any aid

US stock futures ease after nomination; Senate confirmation needed

Says only intelligence-based operations under way as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts

He defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semi

ISPR says visit reflects enduring strategic partnership, shared commitment to regional peace, stability, security

Leader of opposition in City Council says mayor and Sindh govt fully responsible for repeated tragedies

Underlines need to maximise its potential for Pakistan’s economic growth

New START expires Feb 5; split present on if Trump should accept Putin’s proposal to extend current limits

PSX saw a trend reversal as KSE-100 jumped 1,836 points to close at 184,175

US military and civilian leaders of Gaza mission step aside as Europe rethinks role

Court removes reference under Section 152 CrPC in wake of FO distancing itself from judge's remarks

Pretoria says the Israeli envoy violated diplomatic norms, including attacks on President Ramaphosa

Amin close behind as the second round concludes

He spoke on camera for first time since Nigeria crash

Arsenal have a four points lead at the top of table

The defending champions are set to face Newcastle United

The showdown pits two players who are on rampaging form

Midfielder Jamal Musiala also made timely return for the league leaders

The former owner also wishes to reclaim ownership of the team

Says medical report will be provided to family; CM Afridi says Imran not allowed to meet his doctors

NCCIA unveils 'Katalyst', an AI system aimed at combatting online child abuse, in Islamabad

Economists see 3% growth holding firm as businesses diversify supply chains to bypass new American tariffs

'There is no evidence yet of increased human-to-human transmission'

He defeated the German third seed 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-7 (4/7), 7-5

Finance adviser Muzzammil Aslam says closures hurting jobs, revenue, with 80% decline in border trade levies

IBOs carried out in Harnai and Panjgur districts of the volatile province

Declares cross-border attacks without Taliban approval forbidden, funeral rites to be denied to violators

Advocates allege criminal negligence after two women died in Lahore manhole, seek judicial probe

Officials say virus can drive severe liver disease in people already living with hepatitis B

Singer reflects on how high concert charges and elite private events limit public access to live music

Wheeling charges lowered by Rs9; rate under Export Finanzing Scheme cut to 4.5 per cent

SpaceX-xAI merger could boost Musk’s orbital data centre plans in the AI race against Google and Meta

CTD seizes suicide jacket, three hand grenades, six SMGs, 200 bullets, explosive materials

Western leaders reel from US unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China

Scores 168-8 with a 22-ball 40 that included two sixes and three fours, while Salman Agha added four sixes and a four

Furious Tehran blasts EU 'mistake'

Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms

Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations

Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago

Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing

Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful

Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force

NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments

'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says

Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy

Cites lack of access to client for instructions

Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%

Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic

Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve

Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk

Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made

Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel

Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027

Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up

Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability

Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing

$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually

Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January

Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms

Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex

Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall

Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts

Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly

Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million

Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan

Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session

Closed-door meeting ​is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top ⁠diplomat

Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon

Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway

Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’

Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace

Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April

MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday

Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January

'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said

Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news

Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff

Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace

China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting

He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases

Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8

Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally

PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes

The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20

Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings

Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg

The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties

The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20

Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health

China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights

They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal

FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets

Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role

The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series

Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table

Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay