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FinMin highlights selection of candidates from private sector with required expertise

KSE-100 index slips 119 points as investors remain cautious

Metal trades in narrow range; rupee gains while dollar shows modest decline

Industries demand extension in date for acquiring licences, get assurance from DG explosives

Experts say entrepreneurial surge cannot offset risks from MNCs pullout

Managing directors of SNGPL, SSGC briefed the meeting on the current availability of gas across country

Legacy infrastructure collapsing under weight of rapid entry of millions into formal financial system

Underscores joint container and bulk services, technical training programmes

Revises cost to Rs186b, higher by Rs19b from earlier estimate

Decision taken to slash business cost for exporters, address misuse complaints

Service from Numaish Chowrangi to Jama Cloth likely to start by Oct 31

No casualties, but the incident warns of looming threat to lives

American theatre actress Bonnie J Evans conducted a workshop for Theatre Academy students

Draft law placed on cabinet agenda without mandatory recommendations, sources say

Tabatabai most senior commander to be killed by Israel since 2024 truce

China criticises Japan's plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan

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Three divisional commanders among several officers fired

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Trump's proposals criticised as favouring Russia

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Govt alleges ECP manipulated NA-18 results

Lawmakers press for inclusive talks in Islamabad, Kabul and action on peace jirga plan

Trial court in Swabi had sentenced accused in October 2024 to 50 years in prison along with a fine of Rs1 million

Agreement offers concessions on pathology, radiology and cardiac tests

RDA has requested PDWP approval to raise funds to Rs200m

4,150 child-related criminal cases were registered in Punjab between January, June 2025

Islamabad's air quality index has reached 162, Rawalpindi's 180 and Murree's 167

Encroachments, lack of alternative routes and poor planning stall remodeling work for months

Police conducted a raid and arrested five suspects, including two women

Encroachments, lack of alternative routes and poor planning stall remodelling

Authorities continue to monitor situation to ensure safety of aviation and coastal regions along its projected path

China claims Taiwan and won’t rule out force, but the island says only its people can decide their future.

Citizens urged to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings

Administration orders 90-day survey of factories as teams probe Malikpur explosion

SSDO's analysis shows that 4,150 child-related criminal cases were registered between January and June 2025

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Crackdown comes as pollution-linked patient numbers continue to climb

PM approves appointment as region’s assembly dissolves after completing term

Delegation at Imrali prison asked Ocalan about PKK disarmament and a deal with Syria and the SDF

Suspect confesses he used victims’ personal information to coerce them into meeting him

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Award-winning Pakistani film now reaches UK and US audiences

Chinese star praised for transformative role in Malaysian drama 'Mother Bhumi' amid career comeback

Debut independent album marks a personal reclamation and a move toward unfiltered honesty

'10th Adab Festival' concludes in Karachi with dialogue, books and music

Broadway favourite returns to screen, breaking records and enchanting audiences

Two ASIs dismissed, promotions of five others blocked for two to three years

New roadmap focuses on preparedness, coordination, and risk reduction to minimize disaster losses

UN Special Rapporteur says conditions fall far below minimum international standards

FBR cancels weekend holiday, extends office hours to ensure year-end tax collection

The unit will work in coordination with relevant wings to ensure timely response to online concerns raised by public

Police recover victim's belongings and arms from Shamraiz's residence, the prime accused, killed in encounter

Federal government offices, including Secretariat and district institutions will remain open

CDF Munir expresses full confidence in Pakistan Army's capability to counter all conventional, hybrid threats

During the visit, the UAE president will hold talks with the prime minister on bilateral and regional issues

Buyer wins 75% stake, must retain all employees for 12 months

Crackdown on illegal hunting sees thousands of cases registered across the province

Police say suspect surrendered after suspected honour killing in Rawalpindi district

Court questions unchecked executive powers, notes rules not yet formulated

Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence

The Arif Habib–led consortium submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the 75% shares

KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum

Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source

Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs

Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems

PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments

KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding

Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered

Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth

Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model

S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high

Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce

KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding

Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital

Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector

Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines

Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia

Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan

Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence

Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis

Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000

Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi

There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push

More than 100 people have been killed

Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name

Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.

Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal

Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment

Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action

Under a US-backed peace plan, Israel is to fully withdraw from Gaza and not restore settlements ever

New report indicates malnutrition among children at record high levels

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