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Stories that belong to the whole country rather than to one province.
Naqvi meets Iranian president in Tehran for regional talks
The visit comes as Pakistan tries to revive diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, with economic and regional cooperation on the table.
Pakistan hockey, kabaddi teams post second straight Asian Games wins
The hockey side beat Uzbekistan 5-1 and the kabaddi side defeated Nepal 58-43 in Japan on Tuesday.
Closed Steel Mill Piles Up Rs79.3 Billion in Losses
Interest on old loans made up 72 percent of the three-year total, according to Ministry of Industries data.
Finance Ministry restricts supplementary grants under IMF conditions
Ministries must first use reappropriation and technical grants, with exceptions mainly for severe natural disasters, under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility.
Planning Ministry asks PM for seat in IMF talks
Ahsan Iqbal says negotiations on growth, inflation and poverty fall under his ministry's domain and wants its earlier role restored.
Naqvi meets Pezeshkian in Tehran, vows stronger Pakistan-Iran ties
The interior minister's visit included talks with Iran's interior minister and a review of trade, energy and regional security cooperation.
Aurangzeb calls for climate funds, regulated virtual assets
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlined Pakistan's climate financing needs and digital asset plans during UN General Assembly meetings in New York.
UNICEF warns 1.5 million Pakistani children face online sexual abuse
India Today and Malay Mail carry the warning, while The Express Tribune reports that online grooming is putting children at risk.
ADB, World Bank eye $6.8bn ML-1 railway
Economic Affairs Division briefs National Assembly panel as cost is revised down from $9 billion after Chinese financing ends.
Naqvi warns PTI against Sept 27 Islamabad march
Interior minister says government will act once and for all and implement the high court order banning road occupations.
KSE-100 gains over 400 points in early trade
Auto, cement, bank and energy shares led the advance as Asian markets rose and oil prices eased, Business Recorder reported.
PCB rolls out first-ever central contracts for Under-19 players
The move follows the Pakistan Under-19 side's recent England tour and includes individual meetings with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Wasim Akram slams grand welcome for Razaullah after 3-0 defeat
The former fast bowler said Pakistan has accepted mediocrity after the young pacer was feted despite England whitewashing the Test series.
Pakistan women beat Bangladesh to win Asian Games cricket bronze
Captain Fatima Sana top-scored with 45 as Pakistan defended 145 to beat Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff.
PTI demands release of detained lawmakers as Chitral protests erupt
Party says five MNAs and a Lower Chitral MPA were taken from Parliament Lodges and near the National Assembly, while workers rallied in Chitral.
Government raises petrol price by Rs4.61, cuts diesel by Rs1.96
New ex-depot rates are Rs393.75 per litre for petrol and Rs422.08 for high-speed diesel, the Petroleum Division announced.
Iran signals willingness to resume US dialogue in Tehran talks
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Iranian counterpart as Islamabad pushes to revive the stalled mediation process.
Polio drives launched in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad
Punjab targets more than 10 million children as Islamabad reports 151,598 vaccinated on day one and Gwadar aims for 35,664
PM asks JI to delay petroleum levy march until return
Government has proposed suspending the levy for one year as the Jamaat-e-Islami train march reaches Multan, sources say.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia waive visas for diplomats and officials
The agreement, signed in New York by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, also covers special passport holders.
Pakistan strikes terrorist camps on Afghan border, says 28 killed
Airstrikes targeted three hideouts near the Afghanistan border based on credible intelligence, according to the information ministry.
Pakistan women beat Bangladesh to clinch Asian Games bronze
Umm-e-Hani's three-wicket spell and Fatima Sana's 45 help Pakistan defend 145 in Nisshin, Japan.