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Najam Sethi all set to take PCB's reins from Shaharyar
Sethi has been given the nod by PCB's general body members to take the reins after Shaharyar Khan's term ends in August.
SBCA bans construction of high-rise buildings in Karachi with immediate effect
The ban was imposed after a letter received from the local government in compliance with the orders of Supreme Court.
Tug of war deepens between Khawaja, Sindh govt
Sindh Home Minister Suhail Anwar Siyal termed the recent orders issued by the IGP as "childish".
Naval Air Station in Turbat becomes operational, will provide support to CPEC
Khawaja Asif assures all out support of the government to strengthen Pakistan Navy.
Former SSP Islamabad Nekokara exonerated on PM's order
Nekokara was dismissed from service after reportedly refusing to use force against protesters.
Apex court seeks detailed financial record from Imran Khan
The SC was hearing the petition filed by PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi against PTI chief Imran Khan and Jahangir Tareen.
Indian district blocks internet after deadly caste clashes
Clashes between Dalits and members of a higher caste community left two people dead and at least 20 injured: police.
Saudi king apologises to Nawaz for snub at US-Arab-Islamic Summit
Shortage of time cited as reason for Nawaz not getting chance to address the summit.
Full-day report: KSE-100 closes flat ahead of federal budget
Volumes surged led by cement company stocks as the market remained almost stagnant.
China asks Pakistan to 'take all necessary measures' to recover abducted nationals
CTD Chief Goraya to lead an investigation team that will seek to recover Chinese man and woman abducted in Quetta.
Dr Jawad of 'Saving Face' fame launches foundation for acid attack victims
Dr Mohammad Jawad's work for acid attack victims has been featured in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's Oscar-winning documentary
Govt announces 5.28pc GDP growth; Dar optimistic despite missed target
GDP growth highest in 10 years, size of economy crosses $300bn mark for the first time.
PAF jet crashes while on routine training near Mianwali
No loss of live, damage to property reported.
LHCBA suspends membership of Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana
Rajwana held responsible for ruckus caused at a convention by PML-N lawyers, barred from entering LHC.
IBA Karachi, Shanghai University to collaboratively offer finance program
MoU to offer a master's in finance program was signed during the IBA dean's visit to Shangi University.
TV host Nadia Khan's daughter assaulted during an audition in Dubai
According to the TV host, a producer forcefully grabbed her daughter and left bruises on her arms during the audition
Google's AlphaGo beats Chinese master again to clinch series win
Google's artificial intelligence program, AlphaGo, beat Chinese Go master Ke Jie for a second time on Thursday.
UK authorities 'furious' at US leaks of Manchester bombing probe
“We are furious. This is completely unacceptable.”
Facebook signs BuzzFeed, Vox, others for original video shows
Facebook's move to acquire and license original content is its latest push to attract more advertising dollars.
Indian national Uzma returns home from Pakistan following court orders
India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj took to Twitter to welcome the 22-year-old back to India.
Bahrain, Egypt block Al-Jazeera websites amid Qatar dispute
The block comes as part of a growing regional dispute with Qatar after an alleged hack of its state-run news agency.
India scraps foreign investment board in push for more FDI
Foreign investments to be cleared by individual ministries as panel for coordinating foreign investments scrapped.
Two boys cross LoC inadvertently, taken into custody by Indian army
Many villagers saw the boys crossing the unmarked dividing line following which they were detained by the Indian army.
Seven more PIA staffers being probed in heroine-bust
Five of seven staff members who were investigated the day before were also called again.
Woman slaughters her two children in Islamabad
The woman is believed to be mentally ill.
Man ‘stoned’ to death apparently for honour near Attock
Evidence collected from the crime scene suggested that the motive behind the murder was 'honour': police.
Panama Papers JIT sends questionnaires to PM, his sons
The team wants PM and his sons to respond to the questionnaires before recording their formal statements: sources.
Govt, opposition agree on passage of budget by June 14
Finance minister will present budget tomorrow.
India may launch aggressive actions in Pakistan: US spies
US intelligence chiefs warn exchange of fire at the LoC may lead to a direct conflict between India and Pakistan.
PML-N slams institutions for ‘not acting against Imran’
Ruling party lawmakers accuse state institutions and courts of being “soft” on Imran Khan.
Senate body asks military not to evict residents from Loralai cantonment
The eviction orders led to widespread protests by those affected and petitioning of the Senate.
Tsunami of change in Sindh soon, says Imran
PTI chief vows to drive out the PPP from Sindh.
Groundbreaking performed for Peshawar expo centre amid qualms
Agricultural Research Institute opposed facility on its land fearing its activities will be adversely affected.
Dr Shakil’s petition against conviction adjourned
Petition filed against any move to hand him over to US.
Villagers block road over hurdles to cemetery relocation
Insist graves of ancestors coming in the way of Motorway.
Father blames varsity officials, police for Mashal’s killing
Mashal’s father alleges that the university administration had hatched a conspiracy to murder his son.
Nisab fixed at Rs38,405
Zakat will be deducted from the profit-and-loss sharing accounts and all other saving accounts.
Parliament, ECP at odds over proposal to change nomination papers
ECP official says matters pertaining to nomination papers are a part of the rules, which are to be framed by commission.
Violence erupts at protest against Brazil’s Temer, austerity
Organised by leftist groups and trade unions, the protesters poured into the centre of Brazil’s capital.
Britain hunts terror network after Manchester attack
Officials said the 22-year-old Abedi had been on the radar of the intelligence community before the massacre.