"If law enforcement agencies are so scared then they should make their offices in remote areas," says CJP Qazi Faez Isa.

Urges opposition to make Parliament functional by properly playing its role instead of "keeping country at boiling point".

Suspension set till next hearing on May 6, Islamabad DC fails to appear before court despite being summoned.

Reiterates that no interference is acceptable in judicial affairs but if any has taken place, it was before his time or not reported to him.

Declares null and void ECP's order of re-polling at 12 polling stations in Balochistan’s PB-51.

Military's media wing says terrorist ringleaders Sohail Azmato, Haji Gul Zarkavi "sent to hell".

Federal govt sees it as "internal matter", unlikely to furnish own stance on judges’ letter.

Says political forces should avoid situation of governor rule in KP.

Industrialists concerned by "cross-subsidies", call for fair energy tariffs.

Now, the Political Finance Wing of the ECP has asked PTI representatives to appear before the electoral watchdog on April 30.

GSK disputes ruling, announces intention to challenge judgement.

The MQM-P, represented by IT Minister Aminul Haque, was declared to be the beneficiaries of the trusts and therefore of the properties.

Online meeting held to discuss the issue and chalk out a plan for Friday’s protests, which will be held across the country.

Anchorperson says CTD neither denied nor confirmed that Arfeen Haider was in their custody.

Says Gwadar Port would not only promote regional connectivity but also make transpo­r­ting goods to China cost-effective.

Three plans to be placed before federal cabinet for the best possible option.

Special prosecutor of the National Accounta­bility Bureau (NAB), Amjad Pervaiz, was also absent.

Cabinet also grants conditional nod to establishment of industrial regulatory body.

Police say three passers-by among the dead.

Religious scholars from across the region attended the meeting called by DPO Mohammad Umar.

Directions sought for federal govt to place military court orders on record; Hafeezullah Niazi makes emotional plea for news of son’s whereabouts.

Incident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of govt engineers and contractor firm, as well as hospital’s administration.

Wheat policy comes under severe criticism in NA; PTI members stage noisy protest over alleged maltreatment of Bushra Bibi.

Seven others injured in April 20 boiler blast at textile unit critical.

According to the FIA, employee Sajid Hussain had received Rs1 million from a complainant on the promise of sending him abroad for employment.

Plea challenges legality of notification whereby max price of Roti and Naan was slashed by over 36pc.

Soon after receiving information about the incident, other mineworkers rushed to the site and launched a rescue operation.

Premier chairs meeting of Sindh cabinet; assures CM of resolving all pending fiscal, uplift issues.

The heritage building was taken over by the govt after partition; it currently houses Napa.

ATC acquits co-accused in 2015 attack due to lack of evidence.

Expected to meet Sindh CM Murad and Governor Tessori.

Protest organiser says affectees have been demanding payments for a long time but administration, Wapda officials have paid no heed to their demands.

Incident comes just hours after one person was killed in a rocket attack at the election office of a PPP candidate late on Tuesday evening.

Remarks that government should ask the defence ministry if process of self-accountability was present within agencies.

Agree to “adopt collaborative approach to confront" terrorism; commit to transform common border from that of "peace" to "prosperity".

Wheat policy comes under severe criticism in NA; PTI members stage noisy protest over alleged maltreatment of Bushra Bibi.

Industrialists concerned by "cross-subsidies", call for fair energy tariffs.

Foreign investment in bonds reaches $20m in first nine days of April.

Countries such as Ukraine, Egypt, Argentina, Barbados and Pakistan pay the most in surcharges, the report shows.

Says Gwadar Port would not only promote regional connectivity but also make transpo­r­ting goods to China cost-effective.

KWGA chairman warns the government not to yield to millers’ pressure, otherwise, sugar exports will result in a sharp spike in local prices.

The approval comes almost one and a half years after the privatised entity sought Rs484bn worth of a seven-year investment plan.

Commends new economic team, emphasises potential for further Pak-US economic cooperation, says statement from Senate chairman office.

The board declares an interim cash dividend of Rs9 per share for the quarter.

Agriculture deemed important for Pakistan's growing population, says IFC's Principal Country Officer Naz Khan.

Analyst attributes bullish run to investors anticipating a fall in inflation numbers.

According to the press release, cases involving billions of rupees related to government revenues are pending for adjudication in tax tribunals.

Pakistan receives $9.8bn in July-March, against annual target of $17.4bn.

US warns Pakistan to keep "sanctions" in mind amid trade talks with Iran.

Rise in non-performing loans attributed to high interest rates, sluggish economic growth.

Hutchison Ports’ regional head presents strategic vision to enhance port facilities and fortify regional connectivity with initial tranche of $200m.

Holiday hampers economic activities in Karachi, Lahore.

Law minister says Pakistan can’t agitate issue of India’s barrage on Ravi; finance czar calls for ‘tax culture’.

Analyst attributes the depressed market performance to the expectations of prudent SBP monetary policy announce­ment next week ahead of new IMF loan talks.

JS Global Capital has been appointed the authorised participant and market maker of the ETF.

Says he has "no reason to believe" that IMF will not agree to privatisation agenda.

“The review meeting is set for 10am on April 29,” diplomatic source says.

The latest data issued by the State Bank shows the current account at $619 million in surplus.

However, FDI inflows from China and the UAE dropped during the period.

Say shutting down units due to storage constraints, low sales and smuggling surge.

Expert says the export figure reflects the amount remitted from the services provided to international clients.

Growers will face a new challenge of around 30pc irrigation water shortages for kharif crops.

Shanghai Electric has been in talks to acquire a stake in KE for more than half a decade.

The index has surged 74.3pc over the past year and is up 10.5pc year-to-date.

The state-owned company says that the well produced 1,040 barrels of oil.

In an interview with The National, Aurangzeb says Pakistan "missed a trick" when it comes to monetising CPEC projects.

IMF negotiations prompt deadline shift to surrender unused funds.

Says bids for flag carrier to come in two to three weeks; Islamabad airport will be next, followed by Karachi, Lahore.

Given its reliance on energy imports and large expatriate population, Pakistan stands to suffer more than other Asian countries as tensions in the Middle East rise.

"A crisis in the Middle East adds to complications, potentially requiring SBP to increase the interest rate," says University of Bristol economist.

FO says Pakistan steadfast in commitment to strengthen human rights framework, to promote international human rights agenda.

“Team of experienced staff, including wildlife officers, marine scientists, veterinarians are on site,” says official.

Prime minister says 51,000 households and 200,000 people have been affected by the rains.

Both Modi and Gandhi have accused each other of making divisive speeches on religion, caste and linguistic issues.

It is now up to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to decide whether to retry Weinstein.

Sexual violence, armed attacks and widespread corruption at sites of "illegally exploited" minerals among claims.

Biden committed to “direct and sustained” dialogue between world’s two largest economies, the US diplomat says.

79 Palestinians killed, 86 wounded by strikes in a single day.

Afghanistan ranked as one of the countries least prepared to tackle the effects of climate change.

Medical authorities say four people had been taken to hospital after being injured.

The MQM-P, represented by IT Minister Aminul Haque, was declared to be the beneficiaries of the trusts and therefore of the properties.

US accused of shielding Israeli authorities against scrutiny for multiple rights violations in Gaza.

The work was long thought to have been lost when in fact it was hanging in a private villa near Vienna for decades.

Sanchez say the seriousness of the attacks against him and his wife merited a measured response.

Under Iraqi law, terrorism and murder offences are punishable by death.

The diplomat is expected to raise concerns on Chinese trade practices, plead for restraint as Taiwan inaugurates a new leader.

Says Pakistan can overcome its difficulties with Afghanistan, including the TTP challenge, with deft diplomacy.

“We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains,” says Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

Commends new economic team, emphasises potential for further Pak-US economic cooperation, says statement from Senate chairman office.

Columbia University says classes for rest of the year would be hybrid.

Agree to “adopt collaborative approach to confront" terrorism; commit to transform common border from that of "peace" to "prosperity".

The bill requires TikTok to divest from Chinese parent company ByteDance or be excluded from the US market.

One chopper was seen clipping the rear rotor of another, causing both to go into a tailspin and crash.

Boat capsizes off Djibouti leaving 16 dead, bodies of 22 found along Tunisian coast and five drown while trying to reach English shores.

Norwegian Refugee Council warns a ground assault on largest displacement camp on Earth would be an "apocalyptic situation".

Australian prime minister describes Musk as an “arrogant billionaire” who “thinks he’s above the law”.

On Tuesday, however, journalists were allowed to film Gershkovich as he stood in a glass box in the courtroom and waved at media colleagues.

Masharawi is known internationally for being the first Palestinian director to be in the official selection at the Cannes Film Festival.

Former president’s attorney draws judge’s ire over reposting of case-related articles from news sites.

“We will bid farewell to the enduring anguish of housing insecurity," says President Mohamed Muizzu’s office.

Qatar continues to reassess its mediation role; says a decision on the presence of Hamas members in Doha will be taken soon.

Anti-corruption activists have for years criticised what they call widespread corruption in Russia.

World Meteorological Organisation says impact of heatwaves in Asia becoming more severe.

Report says over 60,000 people were displaced between May and November in Manipur.

Columbia University president calls for a "reset" in an open letter, says anti-Semitic language in "unacceptable".

Pakistan were forced to make five changes as wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and Muhammad Irfan Khan were injured.

Former captain thanks PCB for its support, "particularly in implementing the first-ever parental policy".

Pakistan will also be without batter Irfan Khan Niazi due to injury.

Amid internal wrangling within the Pakistan hockey Federation, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) gives a brief yet sombre message to the federation.

The announcement comes a few weeks ahead of the start of cricket’s biggest T20 spectacle ever that will inspire a new generation of fans, says an ICC press release.

“If I was in Paris today, I wouldn’t go out to play,” Nadal tells a press conference.

During the recently-concluded Pakistan Super League season, where he led Islamabad United to the title, Shadab was batting up the order and he said he felt “more comfortable” at that slot.

The defeat dealt a major blow on Pakistan’s pursuit for direct qualification in next year’s Women’s World Cup, with the national side placed fifth in the ICC Women’s Championship table with not many games to turn their fate around.

Russian Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdniakov had threatened a boycott after some athletes were barred from competing.

“If our heroes are supported accordingly, they can become role models for our youth,” he says, adding that he has set his sights on the world title next.

Who makes way for Usman at the top? Either Babar Azam or Mohammad Rizwan or do away with promise of dynamic Saim Ayub?

"We will be flexible as far as the batting positions are concerned," says head coach Azhar Mahmood.

“It’s not just the young bowlers, every single international bowler has been under pressure," West Indies head coach says.

World anti-doping agency WADA says there is “a lack of any credible evidence” to challenge China’s version of events.

Lyon will have a chance for revenge when the two sides face each other in the French Cup final on May 25.

World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed reports over the weekend that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics.

The only other notable partnership came for the seventh wicket, as Bismah and Najiha Alvi added 31 runs off 27 balls.

The 30-year-old crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in 2:16:16 to break Mary Keitany’s mark of 2:17:01 set at the 2017 London event.

The Reds’ hopes of giving Klopp a glorious farewell were dwindling but they climbed back into the title race with much-needed first win in three league games.

The 29-year-old smashes 42-ball 87 to square the five-match series at 1-1.

Board will also recommend future course of action for cricketer's proper medical treatment, PCB chief says.

Tsitsipas, seventh in the world rankings, battled back after a shaky first set and overpowered his Serbian opponent.

Luton’s heaviest home league defeat of the season leaves the Hatters still one point adrift of Nottingham Forest.

The 24-year-old, who was the only man to clear six metres at the Egret Stadium, says he can do even better.

Pakistan chase down modest target of 91 in 12.1 overs and take 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

PCB has kept April 20 as the deadline for candidates applying for assistant coach positions.

“What we still have to play (for) is beautiful and I said before, it’s time to be next to our players and in this moment, not when you win 10 […] and a draw,” says Arteta.

"Together we now want to play a successful home European Championship, we are all burning for it," says Nagelsmann.

After suffering serious injuries in a car accident in Dec 2022, the 26-year-old is Delhi's leading scorer with 210 runs from seven matches.

Lanning skippered the women’s team for almost a decade, winning four T20 World Cups, a 50-over World Cup and Commonwealth Games gold.

With the Los Blancos hopeful of tying up the signing of long-term target Kylian Mbappe, the weeks ahead promise to be exciting.

Soufiane Rahimi’s first half hat-trick put the Hernan Crespo-coached side from the UAE on the cusp of a spot in next month’s final.

Shaheen Shah Afridi concedes two leg-byes to debutant Tim Robinson off the first ball before bowling the batsman with a sharp delivery off the next.

Expects the contest to be a good one given Pakistan’s “superb bowling lineup”.

The second ODI will be played on April 21 at the same venue.