Justice Aurangzeb points out state counsel's conflicting statements, asks if women detained at jail after Bushra were "less privileged".

PM's political aide points out conflicting statements from PTI; says will try to address Fazl's complaints through talks.

At passing-out parade of PAF cadets, army chief says those flouting Constitutional restrictions on freedom of expression "can't point fingers at others".

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

Casualties include 35 civilians, 31 security personnel; 73pc of 77 attacks took place in KP.

Interference in "judicial working of superior judiciary by executive organs of state is an open secret", says reply to SC in suo motu case.

Bilawal advocates for public-private partnerships, says Sindh govt ready to acquire Steel Mills.

Protests come in wake of provincial govt's move to establish security pickets on highways after Noshki killings.

Proposed amendments likely to increase competition among judges.

CM welcomes Fazl's rigging allegations; orders delivery of residential flats to labourers.

Investigators questioned why the doctor treated a patient who belonged to a highly-sensitive division of DI Khan and did not inform the police.

FDE claims remaining books to be provided to students today.

Police book premier for trying to occupy the office of a family business and threatening and beating the staff.

Timargara Govt Postgraduate College directs girl students not to “take part in political gatherings, birthday parties and other ECAs”.

Hazara DIG says security personnel would protect the lives of the Chinese engineers by all means.

CM says containers which were used for destructive activities in the past would be converted to field hospitals.

Schoolchildren also being included in the campaign.

Says it is ready to work with all political parties for country’s sake.

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Regal Chowk witnesses biggest gathering of workers; Mehnatkash Rally participants express solidarity with people of Gaza.

Naqvi visits PCG headquarters and discusses overall security situation with Governor Tessori.

“The operation must deliver results so that confidence of the citizens could be developed,” he says to CM Shah.

In a meeting, they discuss matters of professional interest; 30-member UK delegation visiting Pakistan in connection with defence conference.

IG Punjab says operations underway in area to find attackers, commends policemen for responding with full force.

President Zardari urges employers to adopt fair wages while PM Shehbaz honours workers' "immense sacrifices".

Food minister blames caretaker govt for fiasco, promises fact-finding probe; Cabinet undecided on "subsidy" to small farmers, approves Kissan card.

First regular international flight from Skardu to Dubai cancelled due to weather.

Engro Corp welcomes "much-awaited decision".

Claim that Customs, FBR, police and Frontier Corps raided their warehouses and seized goods worth billions of rupees.

PMDC launches probe into girl’s death.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan says the decision had finally put to rest all speculations and disputes.

FO says “discussions covered a broad range of bilateral issues, with both sides emphasising the importance of enhancing trade and investment ties”.

Local leaders say ex-Rawalpindi lawmakers implicated Bushra in May 9 cases to save themselves.

IHC asks FIA for proof that ex-PM "lost" document.

Police suspect involvement of banned outfit; "highly trained" culprits manage to escape.

Analyst attributes bearish trend to SBP leaving its key policy rate unchanged and correction after substantial rally of past few months.

Month-on-month inflation was down 0.4pc, showing negative growth for the first time since June 2023.

Biden says one of the reasons the US economy is growing is because the US "welcomes immigrants".

Tax authorities blamed for failure of Tajir Dost Scheme.

Report identifies 100 black sheep in dozen LEAs, owners and operators of 533 illegal petrol stations across country.

The FBR has forwarded a list of 506,671 individuals to the PTA for blocking their mobile phone SIMS.

A payment of Rs5.5tr as markup eats up 76pc of tax revenue.

The member CCP emphasises the importance of these disclosures due to cement’s hygroscopic nature.

“We are not interested in bidding for Anglo American, as we are building (copper assets) of our own,” says CEO.

In a statement, the company says its net sales revenue is Rs348.164bn.

Naqvi visits PCG headquarters and discusses overall security situation with Governor Tessori.

The FBR has identified 2.4 million potential taxpayers who did not exist on the tax rolls.

Official tells Dawn Chinese financial institutions required a comfort zone to extend further cooperation in critical projects.

A top tax officer tells Dawn that the shortfall in revenue collection in April was primarily due to Eid holidays.

The ministry of finance claims "some positive developments" in the fiscal performance on the back of significant revenue growth.

New petrol price is Rs288.49 per litre while that of HSD is Rs281.96.

The State Bank reports no change in the cut-off yields.

“The amount will be reflected in the SBP’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on May 3, 2024,” the bank says.

Analyst says that the market was reacting to the central bank’s maintaining a tight monetary stance due to still-high inflation.

The bank says it approved an equity investment of up to Rs6bn in its subsidiary.

Says GDP growth for second quarter of fiscal year is estimated at 1pc and expected to improve in the second half of the fiscal year.

“We’ve made the decision to cease operating the Uber app in Pakistan,” spokesperson says.

All board members favoured releasing the last installment except India, which abstained.

Petrol price projected to decrease by Rs4.50-5.20 per litre and that of HSD by Rs8-8.50 per litre.

Higher FCA won’t apply to "lifeline consumers".

Announces stringent financial rules for all govt entities to tighten control over cash.

The TTS is a software-based solution for tracking vehicles, loading units, shipments, and products throughout the entire supply chain.

Aramco Asia Singapore Pte Ltd files pre-merger application with Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP).

Arif Habib says likely reforms for IMF’s new programme to end subsidies also contributed to bearish sentiment.

Shehbaz says govt pursuing deep-rooted structural reforms, "meaningful" austerity.

IMC posts 61pc increase in its profit-after-tax (PAT) while FFCL reports 36pc increase in its net profit.

An increase in imports from China and India during the period under review drove the trade deficit.

Out of 36,437 complaints received during the year and those brought forward from 2022, 86pc complaints were resolved amicably through reconciliation.

MPC stresses continuation of current monetary policy stance to bring inflation down to 5-7pc by September 2025.

Decision on final SBA tranche due today; Saudi minister dubs premier "man of action".

Biden says one of the reasons the US economy is growing is because the US "welcomes immigrants".

State media says 30 more injured; calls road collapse “natural geological disaster” caused by “impact of persistent heavy rain”.

Tel Aviv insists operation will go ahead.

Report identifies 100 black sheep in dozen LEAs, owners and operators of 533 illegal petrol stations across country.

“Tomorrow diplomatic relations with the state of Israel will be severed… for having a genocidal president,” says Colombian president.

“Some people think that by forcing neighbouring countries to normalise their ties (with Israel) the problem will be solved,” says Khamenei.

Experts fear sheer amount of asbestos and unexploded ordnance in the rubble as 10 to 15pc of munitions fired do not explode on impact.

The spread of volcanic ash forces seven airports to close.

The trials will “primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier’s propulsion and electrical systems”, says state new agency.

“Turkiye will continue to support the Palestinian people in all circumstances,” says Turkish foreign minister.

Abbot Dominic is the patron saint of snake bites, rabid dogs, and toothache.

Footage shows mostly masked counter-demonstrators throwing objects and trying to damage pro-Palestinian encampment.

Rishi Sunak spokesman says UK leader is pleased that “the first detentions have taken place".

Residents claim that they were trapped in their homes by standing rainwater.

“He will underline the need to find collective solutions to challenges confronting the Muslim ummah,” Foreign Office says.

Thirty receiving all-out emergency care in hospital after heavy rains lash Guangdong province.

PM Albanese, senior cabinet members refuse to confirm reports of a “nest” of Indian spies.

In a meeting, they discuss matters of professional interest; 30-member UK delegation visiting Pakistan in connection with defence conference.

Stated Dept official says US continues to “raise our concerns directly with the Indian government at senior levels”.

Pharma giant is being sued in class action over claims its vaccine caused death and serious injury in dozens of cases.

The court says that the current circumstances presented by Nicaragua "not such" to issue emergency measures.

UN chief decries Netanyahu’s pugnacious approach; Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza City, Khan Younis.

Volcanology officials warn locals of “the potential for ejections of incandescent rocks, hot clouds and tsunamis due to eruption material entering the sea”.

Conference says, “This is our generation’s ‘Oppenheimer moment’ where geopolitical tensions threaten to lead a major scientific breakthrough".

Musk was due to meet Modi last week and announce an investment of up to $3 billion in a car plant.

Demonstrators vowed to remain at Hamilton Hall until their demands are met, including that Columbia divest all financial holdings linked to Israel.

The eight newspapers say in the lawsuit that the companies unlawfully copied millions of their articles to train AI products.

Police says that an individual from the local police force was in “critical condition”.

FO says “discussions covered a broad range of bilateral issues, with both sides emphasising the importance of enhancing trade and investment ties”.

Police says they did not believe the incident was related to terrorism.

India says report makes “unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter”.

His treatment will continue but his schedule in the coming weeks will be reduced and subject to medical advice.

Columbia vice president of communications says university has begun suspensions as part of "efforts to ensure safety on our campus".

“Six civilians were martyred and one civilian was injured,” says Afghanistan's interior ministry spokesman.

Washington accuses Taliban of systematically depriving women and girls of their human rights.

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.

Gillespie and Kirsten will be a part of the national selection committee, which may allow them that influence.

Britain-born Pakistani boxer Amir Khan had raised his voice over the FC setting up their residence in the academy.

The tournament, taking in the United States and the West Indies from June 2-30, will be Williamson’s fourth as captain.

In the last decade, Real clearly have the edge on the German giants.

In contrast to Pakistan’s mediocre show with the bat, the national side putting up a meagre 121-7 after winning the toss and opting to bat first, West Indies were clinical.

“Though the boys have made some improvement, more work has to be done in [the fielding] area," the captain said.

Seasoned Ammad Shakeel Butt will lead the team with defender Abu Bakar as his deputy.

Victory moves Mikel Arteta's Gunners further ahead of second-placed champions Manchester City, who have two games in hand.

“I’m very proud of the way our team played,” New Zealand coach Gary Stead says.

Azhar Mahmood appointed assistant coach in all formats; PCB says appointments made for a two-year period.

Earlier after being put in to bat, Babar and Fakhar Zaman steer Pakistan to a solid-looking 178-5.

Klopp’s glittering reign at Anfield appears to be ending on a flat note after they dropped points for the fourth time.

“We have full confidence in WADA and the regulations and that WADA have followed their regulations,” Bach says.

Ten thousand torchbearers will then carry the flame across 64 French territories.

Ramharack finishes with four wickets for 15 runs, while Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews and Afy Fletcher take a wicket each.

Martin leads the championship with 80 points, from Enea Bastianini (59 pts), Vinales (56), Costa (54) and Bagnaia (50).

Camp will be supervised by Dutchman Roelant Oltmans, who will also head a selection committee that will finalise the squad for next month’s Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.

Earlier, the trophy travelled to the Lake View Park, the Prime Minister Office and President House before being taken to Faisal Mosque for a photo shoot.

Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier will begin his work in the coming days and is expected to deliver findings under two months.

Pakistan were forced to make five changes as wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and Muhammad Irfan Khan were injured.

Former captain thanks PCB for its support, "particularly in implementing the first-ever parental policy".

Pakistan will also be without batter Irfan Khan Niazi due to injury.

Amid internal wrangling within the Pakistan hockey Federation, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) gives a brief yet sombre message to the federation.

The announcement comes a few weeks ahead of the start of cricket’s biggest T20 spectacle ever that will inspire a new generation of fans, says an ICC press release.

“If I was in Paris today, I wouldn’t go out to play,” Nadal tells a press conference.