Compares Pakistan's "effective response" to Jaranwala riots with India's inaction to Manipur violence; says US businesses showed interest in SIFC.

As per draft amendments on ECP's website, candidates will be required to operate a separate bank account for poll expenses.

Gohar Ejaz says prices increased due to rupee's devaluation and he sees them coming down as local currency is strengthening.

Says political parties should avoid engaging in such confrontations, materialisation of such plans seems "very difficult".

Dictator Zia banned student unions in 1984 to quell uprisings; CJP Isa lends support to syndicate’s decision.

Court also issues notice to FIA to present arguments in the case.

Mystery still surrounds ex-PM’s abrupt visit; says Nawaz will unveil plan to tackle poverty, improve economy at a rally upon return.

Documentaries made by female filmmakers from Sindh, Balochistan captivate audience.

Official says the ECP will be ready to hold elections based on the previous delimitation if Supreme Court orders so.

Court gives “one more opportunity” to the PM office, interior and defence ministries to file reports.

Instructs Sindh chief secretary to form inquiry committee within 10 days.

Tessori visits JI headquarters on Hafiz Naeem’s invitation.

Munazza Hassan joins Istehkham-i-Pakistan Party.

Scrapped amendments had clipped jurisdiction of bureau to take cognisance of corruption involving money less than Rs500 million.

Secretary-general of Alzheimer’s Pakistan estimates 55m people worldwide living with this neurological condition.

72 shops sealed across various markets of city for violating orders.

Locals say Asia Bibi was also hit with a brick that left her critically injured.

Court rules Control of Narcotics Substance (Amendment) Act 2022 can’t be applied retrospectively.

Doctor says initiative to save lives.

Say government initially facilitated each displaced family with Rs20,000 cash assistance, which was stopped later.

Says PTI-P's agenda revolves around peace, development and prosperity.

KP police say 74 candidates in custody; FIA to examine seized devices.

RDA requests Punjab govt to release Rs4bn, two-third of land yet to be acquired; commissioner says CM wants road ready in six.

PTI leader claims that a stranger has been deployed outside his cell to breach his privacy.

Points out India is trying to impose "final solution" of Kashmir dispute; cautions against attempts to selectively.

"I challenge Fesco officers, police and others concerned to hold an impartial inquiry," says accused.

Claims Nawaz will pick up the threads of development progress from where he had left off in 2018 upon return.

22-year-old in critical condition; probe suggests she took extreme step to avoid "comments or taunts" for not giving birth to a boy.

Hunting for an alliance, former president parks himself in Lahore; sources say PPP wants to go for seat adjustment with both PML-N and PML-Q.

Jamil found "sharing and propagating highly intimidating content/tweet on social media" as per FIA; minister says govt doesn't want to interfere in court procedures.

Nayyar Bukhari says decision taken after Khosa failed to reply to the show-cause notice issued to him by the party last week.

The premier, talking about Pakistan's strong ties with China, said, "We are very clear that there are people who would qualify Pakistan as China’s Israel."

Ex-president Zardari, ex-PMs Yousuf Gilani, Shaukat Aziz among those who will be facing cases.

PPP, PML-N welcome announcement; ANP calls for "specific date"; PTI says it exceeds constitutional timeframe.

Petitions were moved by defence ministry, PTI, IB, Pemra, Sheikh Rashid.

Gohar Ejaz says prices increased due to rupee's devaluation and he sees them coming down as local currency is strengthening.

Says current model can’t reduce poverty as Pakistan has lowest per capita income in South Asia and highest out-of-school kids.

The cost of moving goods has also risen due to the higher fuel prices.

“We have also aimed to achieve an export target of $100 billion in the next five years,” says minister.

Modified design to be shared with Pakistan by end of October.

The increase has been allowed under quarterly tariff adjustment.

Exporters file damages petition against shipping line; formal meeting with UAE ministry sought to present Pakistan's viewpoint.

Ship carrying 37,000 tonnes of Bulgarian wheat would start unloading the grain in a day or two.

September inflows likely to cross $2.5bn amid forex crackdown.

Fawad Has­san Fawad says it's not mandate of the interim govt to include any new entity in the active privatisation list.

Topline Securities said share prices experienced a surge amid bullish sentiments attributed to statement.

PM meets Chinese VP and UN chief; hopes for greater US "engagement" with China.

Jurisdiction of Section 451 of the act to cover all securities has also been restored.

Current management mounts legal battle to prevent takeover by Aykut Çalikuu.

Finmin says ministry has finalised lists of top 10 profitable entities, top 10 loss-making companies, which could be taken up for privatisation.

Muhammad Ali says "we are under the IMF programme and all steps need to be taken carefully".

Fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks to private media channel after meeting caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar.

Import banned after allegedly finding fungus in a consignment of meat.

Seminar lets freelancers confront officials from industry.

Senators cross to find Rs75bn money laundering through invoicing in solar panels import; SBP officials asked to attend next committee meeting.

Amid election season, persistent political instability will remain a key risk; Near-term prospects will heavily rely on progress under IMF-driven adjustments.

Joint check-posts involving police, food department to be set up at three GB entry points: Thor, Babusar and Barsat.

ECAP Chairman Malik Bostan terms it a "completely wrong approach".

Spokesperson Noman A. Butt says govt agrees to demand for plying old vehicles for two years.

Start of 2023-24 saw continued downward trend in export of value-added products.

KSE-100 index settles at 45,889.58 points, down 20.89 points or 0.05 per cent from the preceding session.

Provincial representatives asked to submit written recommendations.

Raises Rs2.369 trillion against total bids of Rs4.577tr.

Says the report “misrepresents” the country’s external financing requirements and interest payments for the current fiscal year.

Seek Rs1.83 per unit increase in Oct bills under fuel cost adjustment; lifeline, protected domestic consumers will be exempted.

Privatisation Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad holds discussions on PIA's restructuring leading to privatisation process.

Approves salaries of Pakistan Steel Mills staff.

Sources in the banking industry say the inflow of remittances after the crackdown has started increasing.

Calls upon commerce ministry to devise a comprehensive package aimed at streamlining crucial factors such as electricity, gas, and labour.

Arrival of imported phones surges 77pc in July-August.

Gurpatwant Pannun, a close ally of slain separatist leader Hardeep Nijjar, issued a video telling Canadian Hindus to "go back to India".

Canada has linked Indian agents to a Sikh leader's killing on its soil; US urges India to cooperate in murder probe.

“I would urge anyone who may have information and hasn’t yet come forward to reach out to us,” says police official.

Points out India is trying to impose "final solution" of Kashmir dispute; cautions against attempts to selectively.

UN rights chief says "draconian bill" passed by Iran flagrantly flies in the face of international law.

Prosecutors say the bribes included cash, gold, payments toward a home mortgage, a luxury vehicle and other things of value.

Russia’s defence ministry says one serviceman was missing after the attack.

“We hope that the rest of these tablets will be returned as soon as possible”, says Iranian president.

“I believe we can achieve peace with Saudi Arabia with the leadership of President Biden,” the Israel prime minister said.

Microsoft revises plan on Activision acquisition to address regulator’s concerns.

“God willing, you might think our spirit is low. No, our spirit is high,” says Mirwaiz.

Relations between the two countries “have withstood the test of international changes”, Xi said; Assad to attend opening ceremony of 19th Asian Games.

"There's not some special exemption you (India) get for actions like this," US official says.

The premier, talking about Pakistan's strong ties with China, said, "We are very clear that there are people who would qualify Pakistan as China’s Israel."

ISPR says both side deliberated upon bilateral cooperation including defence and security matters.

Ukrainian leader arrives in Washington right after another wave of Russian missile strikes.

After 15 years of discussion, nearly 70 countries including US, China, UK and EU states signed the treaty.

Tehran has "no problem" with IAEA inspections.

Three men and two women are to appear in court on Tuesday.

Italian PM urges UN to wage "war without mercy" on human trafficking.

In his seven-decade career, he created a media empire stretching from Australia to US.

Palau-flagged Resilient Africa vessel carrying 3,000 tonnes of wheat.

General election to be held by first week of January.

Addressing Council on Foreign Relations, premier says Pakistan is not desirous of engaging in any camp politics.

Afghan spokesperson says the two leaders underlined the need to take urgent measures for solution to problems.

Calls upon India to work "with us to establish processes to discover and uncover truth of the matter"; India suspends new visas for Canadians.

Libya’s prosecutor general Al-Seddik al-Sour says those suspected of corruption or negligence "have already been identified".

Caretaker foreign minister urges Kabul to take "solid practical steps" against terror outfit.

Beijing has long provided Damascus with diplomatic support, particularly at the UN Security Council where it is a permanent member.

Officials from both sides term five days of diplomatic efforts as "positive".

Females driving cars without hijab or wearing “inappropriate clothing” to be fined around $10 under new bill pending approval by the Guardian Council.

Separatist forces to disband and disarm under agreement confirmed by both sides and effective immediately.

A total of 454 lawmakers voted for the bill, with only two against.

British prime minister says his government remains committed to its legally-binding target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

Trade group for US authors including Game of Thrones novelist George R R Martin accuses company of unlawfully training ChatGPT on their work.

Pakistan will now face Qatar in their last-eight clash with the winner advancing to a semi-final against Iran.

Reigning champions India commence the defence of their crown against Bangladesh on Jan 14 at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Next year’s tournament will be the first edition of the event to include a record 20 teams.

The Games will be staged at 54 venues — 14 newly constructed — mostly in Hangzhou.

Garcia was also able to save no fewer than 11 break points to deny Azarenka any chance of an opening.

China discriminated against some of the Indian athletes "in a targeted and pre-meditated manner", says Indian foreign minister.

Hasan replaces Naseem Shah; leggie Abrar Ahmed included in reserves for upcoming ICC event.

Zaman Khan, who made his ODI debut in Asia Cup is being touted as Naseem’s replacement.

Federer will be present at this year’s edition in Vancouver where a celebration is planned on Friday to mark the first anniversary of his final competitive match.

Former Australian Open champion Kenin will face Canada’s 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez in the last eight.

India have rested captain Rohit Sharma and batting superstar Virat Kohli for the first two ODIs and KL Rahul will lead the Indian side.

Joe Root is being rested for the remainder of England’s ODI series against Ireland.

Board says Pakistan World Cup squad to be announced on Friday at a presser at 11:15am.

Pakistan will play either Sri Lanka or Thailand in the last four while India will face the winner of Friday’s quarter-final between Bangladesh and Hong Kong.

Hyderabad Cricket Association official says the police will be "hard-pressed to provide security" because of religious festivals.

Arshad, 26, won bronze at the last edition of the Games in 2018.

The Nida Dar-led side qualifies directly for the last four being one of the top four sides in the International Cricket Council’s T20 rankings.

Pakistan volleyball team’s manager Naseer Ahmed hopes that his players’ skills and unwavering determination will lead them to greater successes.

England begins their defence of the World Cup against New Zealand on Oct 5 in Ahmedabad.

The Kiwis will be looking to win their first ODI series in Bangladesh in 15 years.

“Babar was made [national] captain prematurely, but cannot be abruptly removed from the position," says Aamir.

“It’s a moment of inexperience and something you can’t excuse," says Vincent Kompany on Lyle Foster's sending-off.

“If the players do not show up, the government must apply the law. I’m sorry to say so, but we must do what we have to do,” says Victor Francos, head of the state-run national sports agency.

In men’s football, North Korea returns to major international competition for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic with a 2-0 win over Taiwan.

“No one works harder than Joe, that’s why he’s the best," says Zak Crawley who is standing in as white-ball captain for the Ireland series.

The couple had their nikah solemnised earlier in the year.

Streets were crowded with fans who raised welcome banners and pictures of him upon Saudi Arabian team's arrival.

Says six of them have been provisionally suspended, all have 14 days to respond to the charges.

Country's election commissioner had directed to remove all heads of institutions who were appointed on political considerations to ensure transparency in general elections.

Scoreboard pressure on Fais­alabad was perfectly utilised by Karachi bowlers, who reduced their opponents to 63-6 by the close of play.

Number of clubs involved in competition to increase from 32 to 36, with all participants going into a single league.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib's statement, "If a wife works, it ruins the veil and society," has sparked criticism.

It was India’s eighth Asia Cup crown but first major tournament title since winning the same competition in 2018.

Pakistan have now qualified for the World Group-I playoff which will be held in the first quarter of 2024 with the draws scheduled to be held on September 20.

Lando Norris finishes second and Lewis Hamilton takes third as Red Bull ends off the podium for the first time since last November’s Brazilian Grand Prix.