Act will be applicable from July 1.

Victims' father says family fell sick after consuming food at party, two more children in critical condition.

South DIG says police took action as negotiations failed, protesters released after committing to call off protest.

Court of Arbitration announced supplemental award after India’s "illegal and unilateral" announcement to hold the IWT in abeyance.

Urges India to “rethink its present hubrisitic and misguided policies that threaten peace and undermine security in South Asia".

Reduction to benefit consumers in all categories, except ‘lifeline’ domestic users, using up to 50 units per month.

Rescue operation continues on fourth day in Swat River to recover missing child.

Tremors also felt in Rarashram, Kingri and surrounding areas; hundreds of homes partially affected.

Building declared unlivable; rescue officials cite difficulties in moving machinery as huge crowds gather at site of incident.

Six of the same household injured in Rawalpindi; 9 girls injured in Multan madressah following roof collapse.

Team from Islamabad's Institute of Space Technology say their innovation can be used across several fields.

Conference will bring together leaders, policymakers and international development experts.

JI Balochistan emir accuses the federal government of “deliberately marginalising Balochistan”.

Tour operator says the climbers reached the summit successfully on Friday, but suffered frostbite on their knees.

IGP warns officials of strict departmental action in case of violation of security plan for Muharram.

RDA chief says she has given all records of civic body to committee.

In Gilgit-Baltistan, rapidly melting glaciers pose a constant threat to residents living in downstream areas.

AJK PM asserts Pakistani army and Kashmiri people are on the same page when it comes to defending Kashmiris' rights.

New programme to engage communities, increase awareness about sustainable solutions to address environmental issues.

PML-N leader refutes reports, says party in no mood to bring estranged leader.

Legal proceedings are now underway to extradite the two men to stand trial in Pakistan.

Unveils ‘Power Smart’ App to let users upload their own meter readings.

Police register triple murder case, initiate investigation.

Official says tunnels and arch bridges will keep it straight and free of dangerous curves.

Surgeries are postponed off and on due to hours-long outages as it lacks power generator.

The province has reported seven cases of the crippling disease this year.

Police detain six suspects; body taken to Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital for medico-legal procedures.

The programme to continue at private hospitals; experts think the step would backfire.

Deceased technician Sajawal Khan, colleague Muhammad Khalid, Waqas Ali (12) and Ahsan (17) were also injured when boiling oil fell on them.

Woman says that on hearing her cries, some neighbours arrived there and her husband and his friends managed to escape.

Weapons, ammunition and explosives seized from dead terrorists.

Gas prices for tandoors, commercial units, compressed natural gas and ice factories remain unchanged.

Suspect arrested, says police official.

Officials say that Saqib Ali, 22, was swimming at Turtle Beach when he was swept away by strong waves.

Says, “This self-imposed limitation by govt was intended to prevent escalation of conflict in a nuclear environment."

Act will be applicable from July 1.

Conference will bring together leaders, policymakers and international development experts.

Analyst says projected numbers in line with expectations; report says that outlook for LSM appears to be positive.

Another $1bn from ME commercial banks, $500mn from multilateral financing have also been received, govt official says.

Senior NBR official says they called off the strike after positive pledges from the government.

Establishing specialised centres can address concerns around data sovereignty while creating thousands of direct and indirect.

A competitive market can only function under certain structural and behavioural preconditions maintained by a sound legal framework.

Wheat market deregulation and the government’s exit from procurement have raised new concerns that could potentially undermine national food security.

Pakistan’s potential for foreign investment remains lower than its competitors, largely due to its ineffective policymaking.

Moving away from the bureaucratic nightmares of banks, telco mobile wallets have helped significantly boost access to financial.

Google Wallet’s roughly half a million downloads in three months of its introduction indicate that optimism in a digitally charged future is not misplaced.

Despite asserting greater agency in their respective budgets for FY26, Provinces continue to face deep-rooted challenges.

Shipping delays push up costs, but exporters report minimal impact on overall trade.

Initiative aims to boost safety, environmental standards at Gadani shipbreaking yard.

Discussions highlight the role of overseas communities as key contributors to national development.

Gas prices for tandoors, commercial units, compressed natural gas and ice factories remain unchanged.

Ethiopia-sourced varieties show promising results in Punjab and Sindh.

KSE-100 index ends week with a gain of 4,356 points, or 3.6pc.

If the increase is agreed, it would bring the total rise in supply from Opec+ to 1.78 million bpd so far this year.

Petroleum exports surge 58pc in July-May.

Default probability drops to 47pc signalling "renewed investor confidence”, finance minister's aide Khurram Schehzad says.

Losses of Rs342bn in six months seen as "Rs1.9bn daily drain" on public finances.

Term Section 37AA a ‘black law’ that will undermine investment, economic goals.

Warn of blow to SMEs and exports.

“Several shipments of imported oil are currently stuck at ports as banks are not releasing the required documents,” claims chairman PVMA.

Washington to lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing will “review and approve” items under export controls.

Additional burden on consumers to be offset by disbursement through BISP.

Plans to expand its fleet to 34 vessels over the next three years.

The recent trend follows weeks of volatility, with sharp increases in the prices of sugar and meat contributing to inflationary pressure.

Analyst attributes rise to passage of budget with absence of "aggressive incremental revenue measures".

Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema held meeting with global lender's leadership.

Slam sweeping powers to FBR and Sindh’s Rs42,000 minimum wage.

Highlights illicit use of crypto as Pakistan mulls legislation.

Steep fall of $2.7bn sees reserves at three-year low.

Reaffirms pledge for 60pc renewable energy and 30pc EVs by 2030.

Over 50,000 people have been evacuated from five regions, including more than 42,000 in Izmir, Turkiye’s AFAD emergency management authority says.

Tenzin Gyatso is also expected to reveal if there will be another Dalai Lama after him.

Deputy PM tells BBC the US had signalled it wants to return to the negotiating table; Trump says not offering Iran anything nor talking to it.

Court of Arbitration announced supplemental award after India’s "illegal and unilateral" announcement to hold the IWT in abeyance.

Sixteen live snake were seized from passenger returning from Thailand.

“In the news we hear a ceasefire is near, on the ground we see death and we hear explosions," Palestinian says.

Argues that his focus on economic issues should serve as a model for the party.

Senior NBR official says they called off the strike after positive pledges from the government.

Israel opposition chief calls for end to conflict; Gaza rescuers say Israeli air strike kills 21 at seaside rest area; death toll rises to 56,531 amid Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

Trump urges end to the war; Hamas signals readiness to resume talks.

131,912 returns have been recorded in the week of June 21-28 alone.

Trump had described the case against the Israeli PM as a ‘witch hunt’, saying the trial ‘should be cancelled immediately.

Demands reparations and compensation; asks UN to hold US, Israel responsible for war that killed hundreds.

Two acts at Britain’s premier music festival have invoked the authorities ire for raising political slogans.

With a daily target of 5,000 tonnes, according to meat industry representatives.

“If he does get in, I'm going to be president and he is going to have to do the right thing [or] they're not getting any money” from the federal government, US president warns.

US president says he may need China's approval for sale of social media platform.

Says US gives billions of dollars worth of aid to Israel and is not going to "stand for this".

Interim government leader Muhammad Yunus urges tax authority employees to end the strike.

Says, “This self-imposed limitation by govt was intended to prevent escalation of conflict in a nuclear environment."

"It has never happened before that both engines have shut off together," says Indian state minister for civil aviation.

A total of 38 people died in the crash including two women.

Slain include administrative staff, youth doing their military service, detainees and their family members.

Trump on social media hails the “great victory” for his “great, big, beautiful bill”.

Stampedes occur routinely during large Hindu gatherings.

Virginia Democrats say Trump govt demanded the removal of globally recognised university’s president.

Moscow has stepped up drone and missile attacks on Ukraine.

In response to the new round of flooding, authorities have raised the city’s flood emergency response level to the highest.

Israeli military says the strike “eliminated the terrorist Hassan Muhammad Hammoudi”.

The sanctions are to remain in place for at least one year.

Large crowds of mourners dressed in black line streets in Tehran.

The heatwave is forecast to become even more intense on Sunday.

About 10,000 demonstrators jammed roads ringing the capital’s Victory Monument, waving Thai flags and placards reading “Evil PM, get out”.

Qatar urges Israel, Hamas to seize "window of opportunity".

Officials say looking forward to discussing a solution that is “acceptable and implementable to all”.

Former transport minister also implicated in investigation into kickbacks for public contracts.

The victory was the fourth consecutive for Pakistan, who now lead Pool B with 8 points.

Former Pakistan men's all-rounder will serve in this role until the conclusion of his current contract.

The world number two is now seeking to extend his reign on the grasscourts as well, warming up for Wimbledon by winning the Queen’s Club Championship for a second time.

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Chavez Jr, the 39-year-old son of Mexican boxing great Julio Cesar Chavez, barely looked capable of mustering a response during a one-sided bout.

Defending World Champion Max Verstappen suffers first retirement of the season.

The green shirts had a strong first quarter to lead 23-2, extending their lead to 45-3 by halftime.

Facing a strong Malaysian pair of Lim Kok Leong and Thor Chuan Leong, the Pakistan cueists found the going tough.

Josh Hazlewood, the chief destroyer with figures of 5-43 as the tourists dominated the day with both ball and bat.

Aqeel Khan, Pakistan’s top-ranked veteran player, and other leading athletes confirm their participation in one of the events.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to start in second, McLaren teammate Piastri to start in third.

Civic agency auctions five sites, expects to receive Rs7.6m per month.

The championship features 11 nations, divided into two groups and will conclude on July 4.

The much-anticipated all-Pakistan clash delivers intense drama.

PHF announces an 18-member national squad for the U-18 Asia Cup being held in Dazhou, China from July 3 to 13.

Funding of $2.5 million is required by Pakistan to participate in the event if New Zealand pull out.

Ruling body has long refused to apply any universal rule on transgender participation for the Games.

They began their campaign with a resounding 3-0 whitewash of Cambodia.

"We must bring in fresh leadership every three to five years," says adviser to the Prime Minister on Inter-provincial Coordination.

The semi-final encounter saw Asif struggle to establish consistent momentum against his Malaysian opponent.

Court directs panel to conduct transparent proceedings and ensure decisions are made strictly in accordance with the law, uninfluenced by prior findings.

All three T20Is will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

Nasir Iqbal, Noor Zaman to face India in tomorrow's final.

Hosts reaching a target of 371 against India — the 10th highest successful run chase in Test history.

Pakistan will now face Malaysia in the semi-finals scheduled for Thursday.

Asif will now face Malaysian cueist Thor Chuan in the last-four clash on Wednesday.

Says more details about the IBA’s future plans would come at a press conference in Istanbul on July 2.

Recess — launched by Yousafzai and her husband — will invest in professional and amateur teams to ensure more women participation in sports.

BCCI pays tribute to the former spinner; Tendulkar says will "miss those cricketing conversations".

“It’s been 11 years since we played a final on the big stage,” says Pakistan hockey captain Ammad butt.

Murad Jahan, Usman Faryad Ali, Murad Khan and Fahad Raza emerge as the standout performers.

Defending champion Awaisullah solidifies his position by completing a perfect group stage run.

She is the first woman and African to head the body, and at 41, the youngest since the founder of modern-day Olympics.

Police to take legal action against those involved, contact athlete and assure full cooperation.