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Four modern facilities to be set up as existing ports will reach full capacity by 2040

KSE-100 index loses 418 points, driven down by profit-taking

Ufone-Telenor merged company to optimise spectrum, expand network capabilities

Allows 35% dollar retention for exporters; long-term buy-back contracts planned

Punjab bears bulk of flood losses as high costs squeeze farmers

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De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run

Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing

Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision

Mini budget looms as six-month revenue collection rises at slower pace of 10%

Clooney confirms Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Don Cheadle will return

Ticket sales at Trump-Kennedy Center decline after new board of directors takes over

Board leans towards Netflix tie-up despite Ellison guarantee and $108.4bn offer

The gruelling path of Cambodia's classical dancers

Asim hails his 'best and toughest year'

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From experimental highs to a quest for stability, Pakistani cinema navigates a delicate path in 2025

Experts say so-called hybrid system will further consolidate grip on power in new year

Afridi says in 2026, judiciary will pursue reforms aimed at improving accessibility, reducing delay, more transparency

Highligths issue via adjournment motion in Punjab PA

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FM's tour comes at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart

Commission to discuss interview process, FCC judges on Jan 12

Media groups forced to shut down as government policies tighten

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Prime minister hailed the nation's resilience and paid tribute to its martyrs

Agri varsity raises mustard with zero erucic acid

Most refusals recorded in Cantt, Hussainabad, Preetabad, Qasimabad, Tando Jam

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Murad Shah says 2026 to land Karachi among the world's most livable urban centres

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PMD's forecast of cold snap brings out jackets, mufflers and winter cheer

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Health department's 'apathy' blamed for stalling project

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Van collides head-on with university bus while overtaking tractor-trolley

Trade, pilgrimages tourism hit by bilateral conflict

As people flock to scenic north, weatherman warns of travel risks

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Residents mark New Year quietly, with shared stories, warm meals and heartfelt prayers

Three-day permission in Lahore contrasts with arrests and jail terms in other cities

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Separated parents demand better meeting facilities at Rawalpindi Judicial Complex

Notification says photos of female students were misused on social media, violating laws and social, religious values

ICC says no sanctions or penalties on Bangladesh; BCB thanks all parties involved

Complainants tell court they have no objection to the suspects’ acquittal or discharge from the case

Say a boy was playing with matchboxes in his artificial flowers and decor shop which started the fire

NA passes resolution condemning attack, calls it assault on Constitution, national security and inter-sect harmony

Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring

Party sources say march will culminate at Adiala Jail where sit-in will continue until founder is released

Buyback rate for solar net generation likely to be reduced to Rs11 per unit; contract period reduced from 7 to 5 years

Over 45 Rescue 1122 personnel with 13 vehicles battle large-scale blaze; cause unknown

Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi

This is their first tour for a bilateral series since 2021

Alleges that staff from various government departments deployed at airports are equal partners in illicit business

Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists

Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions on Gaza

Investment will go a long way in building the country's AI ecosystem, he says at opening ceremony of Indus AI week

International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026

From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy

FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems

Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures

Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions

Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan

Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook

Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability

Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market

As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home

Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia

Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship

KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points

Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances

Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation

Foreign minister also cited Trump's hostility to BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, others

Former prince shared reports on Vietnam, Singapore; adds to ongoing crisis over Epstein connections

Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests

Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States

Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government

Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year

Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident

Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial

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Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats

Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore

Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers

Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze

The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026

Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool

Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side

Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille

Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu

Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland

Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory

The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener

Johnson claims downhill gold

He took the coaching role in February 2024

Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank

Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory