Engagements with Iran’s senior leadership were held in a "positive and constructive environment", the military’s media wing said

The senior police official revealed that Pinky’s associates supplied cocaine to customers through 35 riders across the country.

In Hangzhou, premier will attend a B2B conference, meet CEOs and visit Alibaba Group HQ.

Four policemen injured; Bannu police avert major tragedy by defusing a 10kg remote-controlled bomb.

Representatives also demanded special tax exemptions for the terror-hit provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

A large number of supporters and family members gathered at the airport to welcome the humanitarian activist.

Health ministry says Ebola virus outbreak limited to African countries; risk to Pakistan extremely low.

The operations were conducted in Lahore, Jhang, Sahiwal, Jhelum, Chiniot, Mandi Bahauddin, and Mianwali.

CTD official says operation was launched in Surkhab refugee camp area after receiving information of terrorist presence.

Following the incident, the bus service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been suspended.

Rescue officials say the roof of a home suddenly caved in, trapping five members of a family under the debris.

Punjab government announces three Eid holidays from May 26 to May 28 in line with the federal government’s Eid holiday schedule.

Opposition seeks medical treatment, visitation rights for Imran Khan; treasury benches criticised for poor attendance in lower house.

Participants formally reject Peca amendments, terming them "draconian".

Over 15,000 Pakistanis in Cambodia targeted by fake online job scams.

Opposition and treasury lawmakers unanimously adopt resolution, terming ties between Islamabad and Beijing historic; house approves bill to give provincial govt complete control over JPMC, NICH.

Court says it has limited powers to interfere in govt’s policy matters; petitioners claim move aimed at privatising hospitals

Punjab govt suspends 7 medics after they were found to have violated protocols during surgery on HIV-positive patient.

Elders meet inspector general of Frontier Corps, KP chief secretary and Peshawar commissioner.

Police say unidentified gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on Akkakhel Shah, killing him on the spot; no one has claimed responsibility for the killing.

Health dept invokes Peeda Act against those found guilty in probe.

Holds that authorities must review and update seniority lists every January.

The extension comes at a time when the government is grappling with trouble on multiple fronts, including economic stabilisation and counter-terrorism operations.

The fire erupted abruptly in one of the kiosks and strong gusts of wind spread it to lines of kiosks at Kallar Syedan road at the junction of Rawat bus bay.

Shafiullah Jan has been allotted the portfolio of information and public relations.

A suspect has been arrested; police sources say the case has been handed over to the Counter Terrorism Department.

SSP Zubair Shaikh says that the Brigade police arrested Inspector Hamid and seven others when they were on their way to receive ransom from a citizen.

Provincial govt includes the third day of Eidul Azha in its holiday schedule.

Registration of FIR requested by the deputy director of the culture department.

At least 295 people were affected by the fraud scheme on Raiwind Road

Punjab CM orders strict enforcement of the restriction on sale of sacrificial animals at non-designated places.

According to the prosecution, the two women are allegedly part of Anmol Pinky’s network.

“When families and communities remain united, they become stronger and happier," he says during visit to GB.

Demos held across Peshawar, Lahore; Islamabad protest held despite Section 144; Karachi show remains lacklustre as Red Zone sealed.

Garhi Dupatta is a sprawling town situated about 25 kilometres south of Muzaffarabad on both banks of the Jhelum River.

Representatives also demanded special tax exemptions for the terror-hit provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the decrease says the new prices will be effective from May 23.

Notable increase recorded in the prices of onions, tomatoes, potatoes, mutton, beef and powdered milk.

Say a one-page tax return form in Urdu should be introduced for traders.

Pakistan faces a $1.2bn bill as domestic output hits a four-decade low.

After a three-session recovery drive, the Pakistan Stock Exchange comes under intense selling pressure as investors take profits.

The firm is also eyeing battery swapping, with rollout targeted around the same time as local EV assembly begins.

Says Pakistan has a vast potential investment in tourism and hospitality, as well as the real estate and construction sectors.

Power ministry urges public to "use electricity wisely and judiciously" as peak power deficit last evening hits 2.57 gigawatts.

Brent crude futures rise 1.6pc to $104.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures rise 1.2pc at $97.46.

Spokesperson says certain elements attempting to steal users’ personal information through fake QR codes, suspicious online links related to electricity bill subsidies.

Power Division directs Discos to resolve 1,355 pending net-metering cases within 10 days.

Audit objections highlight irregular payments, fraudulent verifications and overseas losses.

According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the Rs75 coin will be available to the general public from May 25.

Easing geopolitical concerns and lower international oil prices boost investors' sentiment.

Trade imbalance with nine regional countries reaches $12.72bn during the first 10 months of FY26.

Planning Commission criticises authority for cost overruns and poor oversight in two mega critical water projects of Diamer-Bhasha Dam and Tarbela 5th Extension.

According to the Fund, authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to a primary surplus target of 2pc of GDP in FY2027.

“I am hopeful that Siddiqui will play an active role as a member of the ECC and contribute fully to the progress and development of the country," PM Shehbaz says.

Climatic disasters in Pakistan have been higher than both global and regional averages in 2000-2024, SBP report says.

Twenty-three blocks awarded after a 20-year gap, attracting $82m initial investment in Indus and Makran basins.

Higher purchases of sugar and edible oil drive imports to $7.85bn in the first 10 months of 2025-26.

The Labour govt issues a temporary licence loosening sanctions on LNG originating from certain Russian plants.

Secures one of five Asia-Pacific seats after a contest involving six candidates.

Brent drops to $104 after Trump says negotiations near final stages.

KSE-100 gains 1.19pc to stand at 164,831.42 points; Arif Habib Limited says US-Iran situation would “continue to dictate market direction”.

The national carrier handles around 12pc of Pakistan’s sea-route cargo requirements, resulting in foreign exchange outflows on freight payments.

Schedules Annual Plan Coordination Committee and National Economic Council meetings early next month to clear a consolidated national development programme.

China remains top investor despite overall decline in inflows.

Index snaps seven-session losing streak; benchmark index maintains its upward momentum throughout the session.

The US has introduced a 30-day general licence issued by the US Department of the Treasury to ease immediate supply pressures in global crude markets.

Fesco, Gepco and Iesco are the most viable of the original 11 electricity supply companies that were sliced out of Wapda in 1998.

The project will cover critical sections of the N-5, which traverses Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Sujata Sharma, a joint secretary in the oil ministry, says state fuel retailers have been losing 7.5 billion Indian rupees daily.

Pakistan likely to link Naya Pakistan Certificates and sovereign bonds to a regulated blockchain via Digitally Native Notes.

The report warns that losses may reveal growing risks for US aircraft operating in heavily contested airspace.

Modi affirms India, US “will continue to work closely for the global good”.

Ban follows a video posted by Ben-Gvir showing his heavy-handed treatment of foreign activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla.

Regional airlines have worked to restore their operational capacity after weeks of airspace closures owing to airstrikes in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Gulf states.

In Hangzhou, premier will attend a B2B conference, meet CEOs and visit Alibaba Group HQ.

Urges world to “reject temptations of power and enrichment linked to practices that pollute the land, water, air, and social coexistence”.

Rescuers still searching “intensively” for 9 missing; Xi calls for thorough investigations into incident.

Musk applauds his team calling the flight "epic"; the spacecraft carried out a maneuver that saw it flip upright and reignite its engines for control, despite one being out of commission.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also been invited to participate, although Tehran has yet to formally confirm his attendance.

Applicants already in the US on temporary visas will generally be expected to pursue green cards through consular processing overseen by the US Department of State.

Rubio says US in constant contact with Field Marshal Munir as the latter arrives in Iran; notes "some progress" made but insists more work needed.

Crowds surround the police vehicle and attempt to seize the suspect, prompting officials to deploy reinforcements and fire tear gas.

Gabriel Attal joins a crowded field of candidates, including 55-year-old Edouard Philippe and hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon, 74.

Power ministry urges public to "use electricity wisely and judiciously" as peak power deficit last evening hits 2.57 gigawatts.

Trump said Gabbard had done “a great job” but that, with her husband diagnosed with bone cancer, “she rightfully wants to be with him”.

“So far, 82 cases have been confirmed in DRC, with seven confirmed deaths," says the WHO chief.

One of the files "contains 209 sightings of ‘green orbs’, ‘discs’, and ‘fireballs’ reported near" a top-secret facility in New Mexico.

Turkiye's Council of Higher Education vows to take “necessary measures” to ensure students “suffer no harm”.

Caretaker CM Yar Muhammad and other senior civil and military officials receive him at the airport.

"Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time," Guardiola says.

In meeting with Turkish defence minister, ACM Sidhu discusses “deeper cooperation in training, capacity building, and aerospace collaboration”.

Rubio sees progress towards ending war after Pakistani officials’ visit; reports suggest CDF Munir may travel to Iran if Naqvi-led talks lead to breakthrough.

He was among those detained during the interception of the flotilla in international waters earlier this week.

The worst disaster in France’s aviation history killed 228 people, including 12 crew members, 72 French nationals and 58 Brazilians.

British government releases 2000-page document related to the prince's role as trade envoy amid fallout from Epstein scandal.

“The Bomb Response Unit conducted checks on an item, and it was determined to be a laser hair removal device,” police say.

The patient, who is a doctor, was exposed to Ebola while treating patients in Congo.

Foreign ministry says “all foreign activists from the PR flotilla have been deported from Israel"; maintains it will not permit breach of the Gaza naval blockade.

Calls on the international community to ensure the safety, dignity, and fundamental rights of those detained.

US diplomats in Jerusalem instructed to warn that Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour’s general assembly push could “fuel tensions” and undermine Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Post on Global Sumud Flotilla’s official X account says there are least 15 cases of sexual assault, several activists have broken bones and many were shot with rubber bullets at close range.

In most cases, the procedures for women seeking a separation are more complicated than those for men.

"India once again came to this council wearing the mask of a victim — but the world can see the face behind that mask," says Pakistan's representative.

Naqvi travels to Tehran for 2nd time in a week to break deadlock, meets Iranian president, IRGC chief; Saudi FM backs Pakistani mediation, praises Trump for giving diplomacy a chance.

The Labour govt issues a temporary licence loosening sanctions on LNG originating from certain Russian plants.

“They fell ill while descending at high altitude,” dire­ctor at Pioneer Adventures tells AFP.

Research shows that the event will “produce the largest carbon footprint in the history of international sport”.

Thomas Tuchel has shown no compulsion to select on the basis of reputations and that is evident as he unveiled his 26 names at Wembley.

"Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time," Guardiola says.

Three uncapped players — Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas and Rohail Nazir — have also been selected.

“Iran’s national football team will face Mali on June 4 in its second friendly match of the Antalya training camp in Turkey,” the federation says.

He is the only remaining member of the squad that won the World Cup in 2014.

The third round of the league is scheduled to be held in Belgium and England from June 13 to 27.

The North Koreans will stay in the South for Saturday’s final, where they will take on Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza at the same stadium.

“Mas was the strongest in the climb and I knew I had to play my game, I just tried to defend myself on the uphill,” Narvaez says.

Pakistan are scheduled to play eight Pro League matches — two each against Belgium and Spain in Belgium, and two apiece against England and India in England.

PCB says both players are currently recovering from injuries and have been advised to continue their rehabilitation programmes.

He could face former Barcelona rival Lionel Messi, who is also set to play at a sixth World Cup after leading Argentina to glory four years ago in Qatar.

All-rounder Jadeja picked up a niggle in the IPL and will also not be in the squad for the match in New Chandigarh.

The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, comes back following a prolonged absence due to a series of injuries that kept him out for much of the qualifying campaign.

Pakistan needs 121 runs for victory with three wickets in hand.

Nazon, who plays for Tehran-based Esteghlal FC, was trying to reach Paris to secure a visa ahead of the World Cup, where Haiti will be competing after a 52-year absence.

CA’s privatisation plan for the BBL has stalled after the Austr­alian board failed to achieve consensus with state members.

The team will be based in Arizona in the United States and play all three of their group matches there in spite of the war.

Mushfiqur reached his century off 178 balls with a boundary off Mohammad Abbas.

Official says the Capital Development Authority is planning to hire a government-owned consultant.

FIFA secretary general describes the meeting as “excellent” and “constructive”.

“For the first time in Paki­stan’s sporting history, 10 Asian women’s teams will be arriving to compete [in the BJK Cup] on our soil,” Pakistan Tennis Federation president says.

Hosts Bangladesh close day two on 110-3 in their second innings, leading by 156 runs in Sylhet.

Efforts from Kane, Tom Bischof and Nicolas Jackson see Bayern run away with victory at German Bundesliga.

Captain Ammad Butt says main target is to play the semi-final of the World Cup in order to improve Pakistan's ranking.

High-quality women’s 200m and 100m hurdles won by Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson and Olympic champion Masai Russell.

Chelsea are languishing in ninth place with virtually no chance of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

Pakistan missed two review opportunities when replays showing faint edges off Mushfiqur and Litton went unchallenged by captain Shan Masood.

Five players to make their T20 World Cup debut in June; tri-series featuring Ireland, West Indies to be played in Dublin starting from May 28.

“If I can add value to the environment that I’m a part of and the environment feels like I can add value I’ll be seen,” Virat Kohli says.

“Definitely, we as a team are disappointed after the first Test match, but the past is the past,” says head coach Sarfraz Ahmed.

Fatima’s blistering unbeaten 62 off just 19 balls not only powered Pakistan to a commanding 223-4 after opting to bat first but also went into the record books as the fastest fifty in women’s T20 internationals.

Vingegaard’s first Giro stage win laid down a serious marker to the field in his race debut.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, eliminating the need for a formal hearing, the press release says.