Deputy PM emphasises that law enforcement personnel were not armed with live ammunition.

Says deeply concerned by the involvement of the military in law enforcement operations.

Minister's spokesperson says animals were killed after eating poisonous grass; police suspect incident might be related to personal enmity.

“What the PTI did was wrong, but so did the government," Chief Justice Aamer Farooq notes.

PM Shehbaz chairs task force meeting, told identification of rioters underway.

Bail granted in 3 cases registered against him following PTI's Nov 24 protest; orders to submit a surety bond of Rs50,000.

NAP body told over "200 terrorists" killed in around 8,000 operations in Jan-Oct; ministry to enlist PTA to ensure terrorists can’t use online tools for nefarious purposes.

Another 350 went missing after govt assurance to SC, says amicus Faisal Siddiqui; SC judge hints at taking up 26th Amendment "in due course".

Ex-PM's sister defends decision to retreat to "save lives", claims Imran still has "trump card" up his sleeve; Omar Ayub quits JCP.

Committee asks authorities to stop advertisements of media houses in case of not clearing outstanding dues.

Laments inaction to end impunity for perpetrators of crimes against media workers.

Joint Awami Action Committee member welcomes verdict but says state-wide strike to proceed unless Pea­ceful Assembly Ordinance repealed.

Demonstrators protest alleged abduction of Syed Agha Hussain Shah and his son.

Original video is a scene from a drama serial that has been edited through use of AI to impose Jan’s face over the original actor’s.

From Nov 22 to Dec 2, a total of 20 cases have been registered in Islamabad alone.

Transfers petitions against 3 PML-N lawmakers to tribunal led by retired judge.

Asserts no scheme based on commissions or personal interests would be included in the PSDP.

Quetta commerce body thanks minister for exempting Balochistan’s exporters and importers from SBP circular for trade with neighbouring countries.

Calls upon member states to promote regional trade.

Ghulam Rasool Umrani oversees interviews for CM’s Youth Skill Development and Overseas Employment Programme.

Experts say number of dengue cases will reduce by end of this week.

CDA asks ministry to respond within 4 months to offer letter; committee accords approval to master plan.

Money, gold jewellery, cell phone, vehicles stolen from different areas, police say.

Power supply cuts off affecting 38 passenger trains, suspending online ticket booking system.

Witnesses claim police took away some protesters; SHO says none arrested, protest continued till night.

Murad praises YPF for safeguarding youth rights.

Judge directs PHA to submit report on trees felled for construction, orders AGP to ensure no unnecessary tree cutting.

Say suffered huge losses from flash floods, mortar shelling.

Bill to form commission to address complaints of overseas Pakistanis from KP.

Police identify deceased as Hayatullah, say he was killed with firearm.

Punjab IGP directs DPO to investigate incident, arrest culprits as soon as possible.

Rescue official says short circuit failure was being suspected as cause of fire; Sindh CM seeks detailed report of fire from Karachi commissioner.

Allows Punjab police to train 210 Iraqi officials; approves latest machinery to improve local bodies' performance.

"The court has recognised parliament as supreme, parliament should prove itself to be supreme," Justice Mandokhel says.

Pindi ATC demands Adiala Jail explain denial of meeting to Imran’s sisters; Islamabad ATC grants bail to PTI leaders Omar Ayub, Sher Afzal Marwat.

100-Index gains over 500 points in intraday trade as rate cut hopes boost investor confidence.

“We currently have a surplus of LNG, so we are not importing any new cargo,” minister explains, says no financial penalties for deferring.

World Bank warns of Pakistan’s weakening fiscal position amid rising debt.

Premier, Saudi prince agree on need to bring qualitative change in investment ties; PM discusses climate adaptation with French president.

P@sha chairman says companies moving abroad due to unreliable connectivity, suggests alternative plan to streamline VPN use.

Calls upon member states to promote regional trade.

Negative FCA would be adjusted to consumer bills in December.

Extraordinary General Meeting to convene on Dec 30 for approval of amalgamation by UBL shareholders.

Price of edible oil and ghee has begun to rise due to a drop in palm oil imports from Indonesia and Malaysia.

However, total cement despatches — domestic and exports — down by 5.24pc.

Claims that as of Nov 30, total pending tax refunds for OICCI members stand at Rs102bn.

Finance minister informed of backlog of 567 cases involving penalties worth Rs74bn.

Index climbs 1.24pc to stand at 104,559.07 points "in anticipation of lower interest rates", analyst says.

Adviser to the finance minister says slowing inflation rate “should result in more monetary easing”.

Trade gap narrows 18pc in Nov; exports reach $2.80bn in the month agai­nst $2.57bn in the corresponding period last year.

Aurangzeb announces 10-year framework with World Bank to address population growth, stunting, climate change.

Rs500bn project has been out of operation since May 2.

Price expected to be higher by 10pc compared to the last season.

Traders says not confident that arrangements, facilities adequate on Pakistan side for trade operations during winter.

Data reveals that bank advances increased by 12pc from Rs12.3tr in September.

Petitions on agreements with IPPs and related contracts admitted for hearing.

Brokerage firm notes inflation reading is the lowest in 78 months; PM Shehbaz lauds economic team.

Move is one of Biden administration’s last large-scale efforts to stymie China’s ability to access and produce chips for AI.

Sees rally of over 1,900 points; easing inflationary pressure credited for impetus but analyst advises retail investors to focus on "long-term compounding".

US-backed railway project in Angola aims to divert critical minerals away from China.

Appoints Kash Patel to lead FBI; family member Massad Boulos as his senior adviser on Arab, Mideast affairs.

UN body identifies gaps in farmers’ ability to protect crops from pests.

Political instability threatens to derail ongoing economic recovery, hindering efforts for sustainable growth and stability.

Formalisation challenges remain deeply intertwined with the state’s capacity to balance rights and responsibilities.

Attends NBP’s diamond jubilee celebrations held at Mohatta Palace.

An abundance of unskilled and illiterate workers may significant challenges for the rapidly evolving mechanised farms.

Among the top ten companies listed on the PSX, eight out of 10 are dependent on the government in one form or another.

Move among proposals suggested as part of wider pension reforms.

Pakistan continues to miss opportunities while China’s EV dominance and Europe’s strategic approach reshape global auto dynamics.

While tech-enabled platforms excel at user acquisition, these digital users generate substantially less return than traditional banks.

Prisons chief says 1,550 inmates have been captured.

Mohammadi’s family and supporters swiftly put out a statement protesting that the three weeks’ medical leave was not enough.

Health ministry in Gaza says conflict death toll at 44,532; Blinken says "ceasefire is holding" in Lebanon.

Needs only a handful of defections from Yoon's People Power Party to pass motion; thousands march demanding president resign.

Same justice dept targeted Trump with "politically-motivated, election-interference witch hunts", legal team argues.

Police arrest shooter who aimed to attack Punjab's former deputy CM Sukhbir Badal.

The head of Al Jazeera's Gaza desk was recognised for his continued reporting efforts despite injuries and personal loss.

High interest rates key driver of rising cost of servicing foreign debt, report says.

Death toll increases to 44,502 in Gaza, 105,454 injured.

Seven planetary boundaries negatively impacted by unsustainable land use.

Preisdent Yoon has not reappeared in public since his second televised address.

South Korea’s National Assembly votes to declare move illegal hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed military rule.

India condemns breach, police arrest 7 people.

Police uncovers over 6,000 kg of meth in boat, seeks details from Starlink.

“This is a big shock for us. Psychologically, we are shaken,” a 28-year-old midwifery teacher says.

Reports find 40pc of world’s land degraded, frequent droughts increased by 29pc since 2000.

UN decries attacks on civilians; Iraqi PM says won’t remain a spectator in Syria; Erdogan discusses Syria conflict with Putin.

Premier, Saudi prince agree on need to bring qualitative change in investment ties; PM discusses climate adaptation with French president.

Current ambassador to Qatar reassigned as envoy to Belarus.

Syrian state media says reinforcements arriving in the area.

Under South Korean law, the president must immediately lift martial law if parliament demands it by a majority vote.

China reiterates support for Nepal’s economic development; Nepal's Oli seeks to reduce traditional dependence on India.

Lan is one of the most famous business executives and state officials jailed in anti-graft campaign known as “Blazing Furnace”.

Macron is hoping for Saudi support for Lebanese army, which is being deployed towards border with Israel under ceasefire.

"Our duty to ensure that these rivers, lakes and aquifers ... must not be reduced to tales of the past,” he says; meets Saudi crown prince.

Surprise move panned by Republicans, but also by Democrats who said it eroded trust in the judicial system.

Russian planes bomb positions of anti-Damascus fighters.

Vanuatu’s representative says "future of planet is at stake".

Chief judge says court faces "coercive measures, threats, pressure and acts of sabotage".

If the Constitutional Court approves result, far-right candidate Georgescu will face centre-right contender Lasconi in a run-off vote on Dec 8.

French president arrives in Saudi Arabia for state visit.

Lebanon’s parliament speaker says has logged at least 54 Israeli violations so far.

Opposition now has 24 hours to put forward a no-confidence motion, with the vote possibly taking place as early as Wednesday.

Bangladesh’s defacto Foreign Minister Touhid Hossain expresses dismay.

Ads to run in multiple languages, including Urdu, through March.

Off-spinner Sajid misses out despite taking 19 wickets in the 2-1 home Test series win over England.

Naseem and Babar Azam recalled for two Test matches starting from Dec 26 and Jan 3 respectively.

Ahmed Bashir takes third wicket as Peshawar closes with 130-run second innings lead and 7 wickets.

Fans welcome coach Ranieri with chants, banners, Roma’s players wear shirts with message “Forza Edo” for Edoardo Bove.

Rana leads rout of home side’s first innings for 146 with impressive figures of 5 for 61, giving visitors lead of 18 runs.

Hannan Sha­h­id’s brace helps team cruise into final after defeating Japan 4-2.

Takes five consecutive wickets for the loss of only three runs as Zimbabwe crumble to 57 all out in 12.4 overs.

Captain Ali with 72, Safdar with 47 help Pakistan clinch the title, remaining undefeated throughout tournament.

ICC Champions Trophy’s fate to be decided this week.

“It’s going to be nice to look back at your career and tell the grandkids that you faced him," says the Aussie opener.

Pakistan will face Japan in their final league match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Honoured alongside Malaysia's Nicol David; duo become third and fourth inductees behind Pakistan's Jahangir Khan and New Zealand's Susan Devoy.

The international athletics federation also decided to reward a number of other athletes who shone at the Olympics.

Pakistan dominated Nepal in the first semifinal, restricting them to 94/7 in 20 overs.

The score is tied at three points each after six games, rounding off the first week of the 14-game match.

“We weren’t quite at our best in this game, but we know how fickle this game can be, and we’ll head to Wellington and stay reasonably level,” says Kiwi captain Latham.

Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan score 66 not out.

Chelsea continues unbeaten run with victory over Aston Villa.

Says cricket stands at a critical juncture in terms of the “coexistence of multiple formats and accelerating the growth of the women’s game”.

Final approval of the plan will have to be given by the ICC Board to ensure it is implemented fully.

FIFA releases its bid evaluation report and said the 2034 bid received an overall average score of 4.2 out of 5 even though eight stadiums are still to be built.

Bangladesh finishes second followed by Sri Lanka in third and Nepal in fourth.

One wonders what the future of para-sports will look like in Pakistan after Haider’s career comes to a close.

Mohsin Naqvi says all preparations finalised for upcoming Champions Trophy tournament.

"Unlikely that the Indian cricket team will travel for the event," says India's foreign ministry spokesperson.

‘FIDE In-Person Training’ to offer global recognition and future career opportunities through Chess Federation of Pakistan.

Wants to focus on his batting under incoming white-ball coach Brendon McCullum.

Pakistan’s win over Sri Lanka at the Multan Cricket Stadium is the hosts’ fourth consecutive victory in the tournament.

“It is expected that the board will reconvene in the next few days," says one source.

"If the ICC presents a solution other than the hybrid model, the PCB will again move to its government to get its approval," says official.

Men­des top scores with 13 runs while five players dismissed without scoring.

Swiatek describes ordeal of testing positive as “worst experience of my life”.

Says unacceptable that Pakistan team played cricket in India while the Indian team did not travel to Pakistan; urges parity from ICC.

Whether it's the 1996 Cricket World Cup or the 2009 T20 World Cup, if a team can't make it, the show still goes on.

Pakistan restricted the visitors to only 101 with Haroon Khan taking two wickets while giving away only five runs.