Pakistan
National and regional reporting from Pakistani and regional desks. Sorted by source publication time.
Finmin says economic recovery remains intact amid regional conflict, assures uninterrupted fuel supply
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy continued to show signs of recovery despite ongoing regional tensions, citing strong growth in large-scale manufacturing, exports, remittances and foreign investment inflows. Addressing a news conference ...
NAPA Repertory Festival 2026 opens with vibrant celebration
Event to feature high quality stage productions by Pakistani artists
‘Mehfil Tour’ kicks off in Karachi with electrifying performances
Farhan Saeed, Junaid Khan excel as new project aims to reconnect Pakistani audiences with country’s musical traditions
PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test
Mohammad Abbas claimed five wickets to restrict Bangladesh to 413, before two debutant batsmen combined to put Pakistan in a strong position in the first Test on Saturday. Opener Azan Awais hit an unbeaten 85 and Abdullah Fazal, also playing in his first Test, was 37 not out as Pakistan reached 179-...
Thunder top Lakers for 3-0 NBA series lead, Cavs claw back against Pistons
The defeat push Lakers to the brink of elimination in the NBA playoffs
Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
IMF's Executive Board approves $1.3bn financing for Pakistan's reform programme, flags heightened risks from Middle East war
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board on Friday approved the latest review of Pakistan’s reform programme, paving the way for the release of $1.32 billion in financing under the ongoing arrangements. In Islamabad, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb also confirmed the a...
Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump said in an interview published on Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for the United States’ first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs. “I did not know that number,” the billionaire Trump told the New York Post, a...
Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
Najmul’s century puts Bangladesh in command as Pakistan toil on opening day
DHAKA: Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a superb attacking century to guide Bangladesh national cricket team out of early trouble as the hosts finished the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan strongly placed at 301-4 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday. Asked to ba...
Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs15
The government raised the price of petrol by Rs14.92 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 on Friday. Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs414.78 per litre and HSD’s at Rs414.58. The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the increase said the new prices woul...
Ushna Shah announces pregnancy with lighthearted Instagram post
Actor expecting first child with husband Hamza Amin; fans and celebrities flood post with congratulations
Mideast war taking a toll on Pakistan’s ‘wedding economy’
• Marriage halls increase rates or avoid long-term pricing commitments due to economic uncertainty• Govt austerity measures have led to stricter enforcement of wedding regulations, including the 10pm curfew and one-dish policy KARACHI: With temperatures climbing, wedding invitations seem to have mer...
70,000 youngsters to take up hockey under PHF programme, says ad-hoc president Mohyuddin
LAHORE:Ad-hoc president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani on Friday claimed that around 60,000 to 70,000 youngsters would soon take up hockey across the country under a programme being launched in collaboration with provincial education boards. Speaking to reporters at the Natio...
Oil jumps after renewed fighting
HOUSTON: Brent crude futures jumped as much as three per cent on Friday, a day after the US and Iran traded air strikes, with traders fretting over the future of the ceasefire and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were at $101.47 a barrel, up $1.41 or 1.41pc by 10:51 CDT (1551 GM...