Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says govt plans no public holiday albeit commemorative events for martyrs will be held.

Military’s media wing says sanitisation operations are being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found.

The increase applies to units billed in the month of March.

Says he will return to party on Imran's release; PTI's Intazar Hussain Panjutha says all decisions post-Imran’s arrest came from party founder himself.

Bushra is being held in her Banigala residence; Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb pronounced the reserved verdict.

Refers to SJC complaint filed against him; says complainant criticised him on social media.

Prosecution contends vehicle concerned was gifted to then-PM by Saudi govt and was deposited in the Tosha­khana.

Say lawyers to boycott court proceedings; PBC says protest to be marked with rallies and demonstrations.

Legislature encroached upon a core function of apex court, Justice Ayesha says in her additional note.

Dar terms talks with Saudi investors’ delegation "elaborate"; FM explains did not sanction wheat import as ECC head.

Emphasises importance of providing job opportunities to people living in border areas.

Tally of current year’s environmental samples now 112.

In Pakistan, less than one in three women could make decisions regarding sexual and reproductive health, UN report says.

Advises farmers to manage watering of crops and wheat harvesting accordingly.

Govt directs PCRWR to quarterly monitor bottled and mineral water brands and publicise the results for public awareness.

State Depart­ment Spoke­sperson Matthew Miller reiterates that US takes "no position on elections in Pakistan".

Judge Arshad Javed allowed bail petitions of the suspects subject to furnishing surety bonds of Rs100,000 each.

DPO promises foolproof security for Chinese nationals, tourists on KKH.

The policewomen barracks mean FCKP-N and the KP police can now recruit, hire and train an additional 500 female officers each year.

Expert says extreme weather patterns cause for concern.

Government has serious doubts over the industry’s claims of surplus sugar stocks.

Former caretaker premier accuses media of twisting his statement.

Traffic Police Punjab has allowed failed candidates to reappear for the driving test after two weeks instead of earlier six weeks.

A widow says she cultivated wheat on nine acres of her land, but due to the use of fake fertilisers and pesticides, the crop gave no yield at all.

Petitioner states that illegal rickshaw stands were also severely affecting the flow of traffic in Korangi district.

Judge asks Karachi police chief to file compliance report by 28th.

Water utility to approach CM for grant of fund on urgent basis, says mayor.

20-member delegation from Japanese firms to arrive soon.

Move follows busting of human smuggling network in Romania; air route through Central Asia becoming increasingly popular.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says any such proposal will be applied across the board to all institutions if approved.

Hearing adjourned indefinitely subject to availability of bench.

"In any case, such dialogue should take place between political parties. It is not appropriate for the army to be involved."

Party spokesperson Raoof Hasan says "venom" towards his party is not right for the state, society or relationship with institutions.

Bench to take up matter today.

Move comes days after Bilawal opposed plan to sell SOEs to private sector.

The increase applies to units billed in the month of March.

Calls for a database to catalogue the Pakistani labour force.

Dar terms talks with Saudi investors’ delegation "elaborate"; FM explains did not sanction wheat import as ECC head.

Allows import of 200,000 tonnes of urea, okays Rs144bn in grants.

20-member delegation from Japanese firms to arrive soon.

Former caretaker premier accuses media of twisting his statement.

Pakistan’s trade deficit narrows 28.18pc to $9.521bn in first nine months of current fiscal year.

Company also considering global LNG opportunities and hydrogen energy, says vice chairman of Dawood Hercules Corp.

Battery energy storage systems, in combination with solar and wind power, can bring down electricity prices to as low as 6-8 cents per unit.

Some investors opt to take profits at the day’s high level, compelling the benchmark index to shed earlier gains and settle in the red.

Decline due to combined impact of delay in wheat harvesting season and the anticipation of a decline in urea price.

International Finance Corporation will guarantee payment of DIBPL obligations to support their trade finance transactions.

Says future scenario in Balochistan will be conducive to economic prosperity and development.

Etaci Ltd will focus on producing remaining active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that Citi Pharma doesn't make.

Says the government must prioritise its interest and commitments when making decisions; says Saudi crown prince to visit Pakistan soon.

Four-day event hosts 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries in its “largest edition”, welcomes some 41,000 attendees, features 200 speakers over 50 sessions.

Say FBR’s "hasty" decision to hurt consumer rights.

Move comes days after Bilawal opposed plan to sell SOEs to private sector.

After the intended acquisition, Ufone and Telenor will merge to become equally as large as Jazz.

PBC chief executive Ehsan Malik urges council to address fragmentation and silo working of key ministries.

ECC meeting takes up requests for supplementary grants today.

Index hits intraday high of 73,060.74 and closes at an all-time high at 72,764.24 points.

Rise of 6.77pc year-on-year after contraction for previous four months.

Multi-pronged strategy developed to generate revenue from tourism, power, minerals, other sectors.

Restructuring proposal subject to final board and shareholder approvals.

At conference in Islamabad, Kingdom's deputy investment minister says KSA wants to see "Pakistan as one of our leading international partners".

Infor­mation Minister Attaullah Tarar says inquiry committee worked on verifying data and documents at first meeting.

Federal earnings from state-owned entities soar by over 100pc.

Govt’s inability to set sustainable wheat support price policy due to corrupt procurement system harms farmers’ profits and national agricultural productivity.

Effective broadcast of monetary policy signals can help markets make wiser decisions, facilitating growth amid moderate inflation.

Pakistan needs to improve security by implementing intellectual property laws that protect foreign companies and attract international investors.

About 24pc of the total wheat produced was procured in the country last year, which created the burden of almost Rs233bn.

"Total local market size is Rs80-100bn, and we expect an annual growth of 7-8pc in flexible packaging films by food companies," IPAK CEO says.

IEA report urges a green revolution is around the corner as EV evolution sweeps across global auto industry.

Electronics and vehicles push the import bill up, but so does the increase in domestic production in terms of imported inputs, machinery.

A police complaint filed by the opposition Congress party accused the video of promoting “enmity between different religions”.

Enayatullah Khwarazmi terms DG ISPR's claims as “irresponsible and far from reality”.

The targeted convoy was on its way to destroy illegal poppy plants.

AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covishield vaccine could cause rare side effects, including blood clots and low platelet count.

UN chief urges Israel to halt escalation, open key crossings; Palestinian Authority calls on US to ‘intervene immediately’.

“Investigation is continuing against other accused persons who are part of this international network of human traffickers,” CBI says.

Three Haryana MLAs ditch Modi govt to join Congress; police chase away Muslim voters from polling booths in BJP-ruled constituency.

Russian president now set to overtake Stalin and effectively become Russia’s longest-serving ruler since ‘Empress Catherine the Great’.

Wins backing of 64 members of the Scottish parliament in the vote that was all but a foregone conclusion.

Speaker Ted Arnott says keffiyeh can be worn in the assembly building but not in its legislative chamber.

Daniels said she met Trump at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe where she was employed.

The two leaders meet in French mountains to talk Ukraine, trade.

Pro-China Presi­dent Muizzu’s election win last year hinged in large part on a pledge to reduce India’s political clout in the atoll nation.

State Depart­ment Spoke­sperson Matthew Miller reiterates that US takes "no position on elections in Pakistan".

Move follows busting of human smuggling network in Romania; air route through Central Asia becoming increasingly popular.

Dar terms talks with Saudi investors’ delegation "elaborate"; FM explains did not sanction wheat import as ECC head.

Says the government must prioritise its interest and commitments when making decisions; says Saudi crown prince to visit Pakistan soon.

Several days of protests see two people killed, officials say authorities will meet with relatives and make a decision over compensation for their deaths.

“If there is a possibility of challenging that decision we are going to pursue it until the end," says Al Jazeera English news director Salah Nagm.

Turnout so far has dropped significantly compared with the last national poll in 2019.

Four-day event hosts 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries in its “largest edition”, welcomes some 41,000 attendees, features 200 speakers over 50 sessions.

There has been no immediate official response from Israel, and its close ally the United States said it was “reviewing” Hamas’s response.

New York federal judge reduces Kam­ran Faridi's sentence from 84 months of imprisonment to 72 months.

Belgian and Dutch students join Gaza protest wave.

Grossi proposes “concrete practical measures” with the “aim of restoring process of confidence building and increasing transparency”.

The Kariye Mosque was formerly a Byzantine church, then a mosque and then a museum.

At least 35 more injured as two vans transporting employees of a nearby factory as well as a passenger vehicle hit.

Son of Jewish immigrants, the senator terms the November election "the most important" in generations.

Executions took place at Al-Hut prison in Dhi Qar province, where 11 others were hanged last month.

Study set to redefine such carriers as having a "new genetic form" of the mind-wasting disease.

“Closing down media, closing down television stations is a sort of thing that despots do," says deputy general secretary of International Federation of Journalists.

Election commission warns parties against misuse of AI tools to create deep fakes, tells them not to publish and circulate such videos.

Kremlin says exercise aims to ensure Russia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The Games' organisers have deployed ethical hackers and AI to deter cyber threats.

Says coordination with Beijing on “major crises” including Ukraine is “absolutely decisive”, urges fair trade rules "for all”.

With Dortmund 1-0 up heading to their second semi-final at Paris Saint-Germain, a repeat of the all-German final is on the cards.

Pakistan began pushing for the leveller and after a penalty stroke was overturned on review, Waheed found the goal they desperately wanted.

He will be in action when Pakistan travel to Ireland for three T20s in Dublin on May 10, 12 and 14.

Babar’s observation of Haris in Pakistan’s preparatory camp ahead of tour makes him upbeat about team's prospects in T20 World Cup.

The France captain becomes the Parisians’ all-time top scorer with 255 goals in 305 appearances so far, including 43 this season alone.

Believes Pakistan are ripe with resources, especially with the return of veterans Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir.

The Games' organisers have deployed ethical hackers and AI to deter cyber threats.

Championship leader Verstappen loses first position after a rare crash.

A day after overcoming Malaysia 5-4 in the opener, Pakistan had four different scorers against Korea including last game’s hat-trick hero Sufyan Khan.

“Pressure is always there, even if one plays a 100 matches, he feels pressure,” Saim Ayub says.

Needing a win at Anfield to close the gap on fourth-placed Villa, Tottenham slumped to a fourth successive loss to leave their Champions League hopes in tatters.

Tells team to "only play for Pakistan".

“I firmly believe that if we combine well and play to our full potential, no team can beat us," the all-rounder says.

Young players are displaying the kind of talent and drive that could again see the country be home to world champions. But the lack of sponsorships holds them back from their dreams.

Finishes 0.108 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc with his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez third.

Executive board's letter cites "betrayal of his IOC Members oath, as well as the seriousness of the damage to the IOCs reputation".

Durban, Centurion, and Johannesburg will host the T20Is from December 10-14.

Pace bowler Joseph, a former security guard, has yet to play a T20 International.

Tanzid smashes eight fours and two sixes in his 47-ball maiden T20I.

Matthews showcases her batting prowess with a scintillating 78 runs off just 59 balls.

This is the second time Dr Sohail resigns from the post.

Spin-bowling masterclasses by the skipper Nida Dar and Sadia Iqbal lead the team to a consolation victory.

Pandya, when fit and in form, is India’s preferred seam-bowling all-rounder and has also been retained as vice-captain of the squad.

Marsh says selectors’ faith in his leadership will do little to change him.

“I think that’s something that will always be painful. Not just when we play, I think even when we retire,” Raza says.

Recalls Rauf, Hasan while Rizwan, Azam, Irfan included; team will be reduced to 15 for June's T20 World Cup in US, West Indies.

Mohsin suggests that the draft schedule of the Champions Trophy mentions India playing their matches of the tournament in Pakistan.

A PCB source says that Pakistan will announce their T20 World Cup squad either on May 23 or May 24.

Nida Dar will continue to lead the side, which will feature in three Twenty20 Internationals from May 11-19.

The showpiece 20-over event will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States in June with New York, Florida and Dallas as venues.

Ferrari appears to be in pole position to sign up the 65-year-old.

He takes his place in a 15-man provisional squad for the tournament that starts on June 1 in the West Indies and the United States.

Real, who face Bayern Munich in the other semi-final, have dominated the competition with 14 wins.

New Zealand says they will play a one-off Test against Afghanistan at a venue yet to be decided.

“I am sure the team will play better to produce improved results in this tournament,” Oltmans says.