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500,000 tons to be sold below cost, including imported stock

Trump warns 'time is running out' for nuclear deal; Tehran hits back, says it will fight back as never before

Review trade progress, agree on new sectoral working groups

Index gains 178 points amid caution over ME situation, profit-taking

Agreement aims to support export-led growth, $3tr economy vision

Meeting underscored importance of sustained engagement to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, development

Stresses expansion, better utilisation of quotas under preferential trade deal

Highlights policy stability, new digital e-mining platform at Pak-China forum

KCCI president, while acknowledging verdict, stresses manner, timing of tax critical

Price cuts, policy support and crop shifts drive higher offtakes, not farm expansion

Leghari directs DISCOs to adjust bills for exported electricity

Jumps by Rs21,100; global bullion tops $5,300 on investor anxiety over Fed independence

Fiscal policy report shows public debt at 70.7% of GDP as deficit breaches limit

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Meets Global Development Gates Foundation president

Sadaf Ihsan to continue on reserved women's seat

Judge refers to some judges 'brought from the Lahore High Court' on deputation to Islamabad

'Anyone who wishes to go to the holy land will bear their own expenses'

Omar says due to legal, political commitments, he is be unable to actively participate in committee

Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan undertake separate official visits in February

Reaffirms commitment to institutional facilitation to partner enterprises

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Voices strong support for him, pledges up to $300,000 to fund baby investment accounts

Following 'Paris Men's Fashion Week', analysts lament several years of weak sales worldwide

Calls for 'accountability for those responsible, and greater freedom for all those who are seeking it'

She is named Spotify's 'EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador' for Q1 2026

'Wah Tera Kya Kehna' moves audience, receives praise on sixth day of event

The top-seeded Belarusian will bid for a third crown at Melbourne Park

Demonstrations held in Sanghar accusing police of negligence

Conference brought together scientists, researchers from Pakistan, abroad at KU's auditorium

Fishermen warned that rising pollution has drastically reduced fish and shrimp production

Defence challenges absence of eyewitnesses, convict's confession under police torture

Accuses Rahuki police of shooting him in the leg in a fake encounter, at the behest of an influential landlord

Sends 24 on judicial remand to jail in Jan 18 case

News of the detentions quickly drew a large number of MQM workers and party leaders

Masked intruders made off with over 50 tolas of gold, and Rs1million in cash

They were caught red-handed and taken to the hospital's security checkpoint

Commissioner's inquiry report in Gul Plaza fire details timeline; who failed remains unclear

Under Parwaz Card programme, interest-free financial assistance provided of up to Rs300,000 for skilled youth

Police officials also reached the spot and initiated legal proceedings

Drone-led action forces 139 dacoits to lay down arms during 13-day drive

Recognised as a major platform for literature and civilisational discourse

Six men had attacked and killed Mazhar Baghdad, a member of the local bar association

Court directed the DGPR to coordinate closely with the DC Lahore in this regard

Opposition alleges victimisation, misuse of police powers

Notices issued to owners, WCLA informs LHC in Basant case

Los Blancos were beaten 4-2 at Jose Mourinho's Benfica

He vows to upgrade Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad

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Govt discusses how to prevent its illegal transportation, introduce alternative fuel sources

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

Governor defends rate hike; economy seen growing over 4% in third quarter

Gold climbs to Rs496,762 per tola amid global rally

Both sides exploring refinery upgradation projects as technical talks progress

Proposals include lower withholding tax, customs duty abolition on 5G equipment

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NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice

Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry

Chamber urges end to policy instability, restoration of final tax regime

KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions

Weak enforcement, not lack of laws, fuels informal trade, minister told

Price of 10 grams of gold in Pakistan increases by Rs6,687

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

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

Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points

The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season

He is the clear favourite for the Giro

The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments

Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four

Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls

They will face undefeated Arsenal in the Champions League final

The two-match series will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka

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