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Reimagining our economy in the AI age
FIR disruptions, shifting trade rules demand a China-linked, innovation-driven growth reset
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IT exports poised to hit $5b mark
New momentum not an isolated spike but part of sustained upward trend
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Is Pakistan's Islamic banking truly Islamic?
Profitability, public faith and the unresolved question of Riba
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What Bangladesh-US deal reveals about trade politics
Pakistan's trade could be disrupted if Bangladesh increasingly sources cotton from US to qualify for tariff concessio
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Pakistan's tax system at a crossroads
Challenge not merely about tax rates, but about design, trust & governance
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As Trump counts troops for Gaza, Pakistan waits
First formal meeting of the Board of Peace is scheduled for February 19 in Washington
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President warns of looming internal, external threats
Says nation will face challenges united and strong; Mocks Imran, says ex-PM weeping after two years in jail
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Gilani backs parliamentary democracy
He conveyed greetings and appreciated the IPU's role as the global forum of parliaments
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Pakistan urges inclusive political transition in Syria
Welcoming SDF-Govt agreement, envoy to UN calls for stability and Kurdish rights protection
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IMF review mission arrives on 25th
IMF will also be briefed on privatisation efforts, including developments related to PIA
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Pakistan sport system on brink of collapse
With poor management and insufficient funding, almost every major sport in the country is in a state of decline
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Palestinian actor takes firm stand for Gazans at Berlin Film Festival
Hiam Abbass slams 'lack of courage' afflicting film world
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Barack Obama reveals 'whether aliens are real'
Former US president addresses speculation about extraterrestrial life, secrets of Area 51 in podcast
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New York creative artists feel the squeeze of city's unaffordable cost of living
Showbiz aspirants are leaving the 'Big Apple' in frustration after being 'priced out'
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Disney's 2025 'Snow White' remake flops at box office
Loses $168 million despite its previous version being a major success
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Turkish artist leads Islamic geometry workshop in Karachi
Dr. Serep Ekizler Sonmez explores its mathematical, artistic foundations at Arts Council of Pakistan
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Music, Sufi thought shape Sheema Kermani's new presentation
Production draws inspiration from teachings, poetry of revered spiritual figures
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WIFF Lahore chapter concludes with strong public response
Event showcased women-directed films from across the world, highlighted growing interest in female-led cinema
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Less than 30% of children with cancer survive in Pakistan: experts
Delayed diagnosis, limited treatment facilities and financial constraints hamper outcomes
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SAU approves Rs4.82b budget
Provincial government enhanced budget of higher education institutions over period of five years
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Badin, Sanghar districts to get high-speed connectivity
Projects being executed through Universal Service Fund to extend internet to underserved communities across country
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CM rejects separate province demand
Inaugurates Rs1.5b Cattle Colony Flyover, announces major Karachi infra push
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Future leaders shine at Sanghar Model UN
Students debate national, global challenges, build diplomacy skills
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Labour rally demands rights
Speakers say those demanding implementation of labour laws face dismissals, torture
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Magistrate hands over 30 JI workers to police for a day
Workers face charges of arson, damaging public and private property, rioting
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Cop booked for torturing vendor
Constable, two accomplices arrested for allegedly refusing to pay for food, assaulting a shopkeeper
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KBT demands promised plots for nullah affectees
Group said 1,200 approved "missing IDs" from Gujjar, Mehmoodabad, Orangi nullahs pending compensation, plot allotment.
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MQM-P groups drift further apart
Kamal stages power show; Siddiqui holds separate meeting
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Faiz's vision of hope, justice celebrated
Candid discussions cover literature, culture, heritage
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No convictions in 663 child abuse cases in 2025
Nearly 1,000 suspects nominated; dozens of cases dismissed
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Food prices surge ahead of Ramazan
Producers, middlemen restrict supplies to inflate rates
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Elderly man held for molestation bid
Case was registered against the suspect under sections of the law pertaining to attempted child molestation
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Serving judges to preside over property tribunals
During proceedings, the tribunal may issue interim orders regarding regulation of property
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Four of a family killed in motorbike accident
Two girls also injured in crash near Sanawan
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Rawalpindi intensifies Basant crackdown
Over 120 cases registered, more than 160 arrested
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Private schools ordered to go online
Entire registration and renewal process has been shifted online
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Pindi to get second Anti-Narcotics Court
He previously served as a judge of the Lahore High Court but was not regularised after one year
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Traders reject 17 new taxes
Announce protest against administration's arrest, business closure warning
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Musical event ends with electrifying performances
Event witnessed an overwhelming response from youngsters, music enthusiasts, and families
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Kartarpura Sehri Bazaar lights up ahead of Ramazan
Historic market dazzles with new illuminations and soaring prices
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K-P announces new transgender policy
Plan builds on Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018, adding welfare fund, shelters, jobs and protection
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PTI blockades disrupt K-P supply lines
Highway closures to press for Imran's medical access halt goods from Punjab, raising shortage fears in Ramazan
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With Torkham closed, trade losses mount
In the past, Torkham handled daily traffic of about 10,000 people, 500-700 cargo and passenger vehicles
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Empty calories
Human motivation is driven by a hierarchy of needs
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Colossal loss
Pakistan is no stranger to climate disasters, including floods, heatwaves, infrastructure damage
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First Lady Aseefa urges cooperation ahead of nationwide polio campaign's rollout
Says years of sustained efforts have brought the country closer to eradication
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FM Dar calls on US, Iran to uphold ceasefire commitment after talks end without agreement
Vance says it's bad news for Iran, much more than the United States of America
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Trump thanks Pakistan for hosting talks, announces US Navy blockade of Hormuz
IRGC threatens to trap enemies in ‘deadly whirlpools’ of Hormuz as Iranian adviser claims firm control over strait
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
The Iranian delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, also departs from Pakistan after holding talks
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The art of the table: Pakistan’s history of making adversaries talk
Fifty years of brokering peace for others, can the 'Islamabad Talks' mark a turning point for Pakistan’s diplomacy?
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THE GREAT GOLD SQUEEZE
Gold has long balanced sentiment and survival—but rising prices are reshaping that equation.
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Two dead, three injured as unidentified gunmen open fire in Quetta
CM Bugti condemns the attack, seeks a report of the incident
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President Zardari congratulates Iraqi President Nizar Amidi on winning election
Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic
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Gilgit-Baltistan elections to be held on June 7
Polls will be held under Election Act 2017 and G-B Order 2018
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Of means and memes
Can memes be harmless fun or propaganda as the US and Iran use real death and destruction
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Why Gen Z has trouble saying 'forever'
'Let’s see where this goes' is the new language of commitment.
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Where the sky bleeds henna
Ghalib, Faiz, and Hallaj echo through a contemporary English voice
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Return of the rising curve
Pakistan tops the Global Terrorism Index 2026, but the ranking tells a deeper story than numbers alone
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The weaponisation of the Internet
Attempts to restrict online access have increased across the world, making 2025 the highest on record for such curbs
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Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role
PTI said the talks should help 'advance the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah'
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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UK will not join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Minister says difference of agreement with Iran has undoubtedly strained things with Trump administration
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Tehran ready to reach ‘balanced' deal that guarantees lasting regional peace: Pezeshkian
Cites “double standards” by the US as main obstacle to reaching an agreement in a call with Russian President Putin
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire breach
Say it is open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in accordance with specific regulations
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest
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Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel
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Iran says it identified 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli attacks
Forensic chief says foreign nationals among dead
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Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite 'goodwill, forward-looking initiatives'
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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Iran's vice president vows to defend rights from Hormuz to compensation
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following 'Islamabad Talks'
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Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms
Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader
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Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque again, seeking greater access
Such incursions by Ben-Gvir are typically carried out without prior public announcement
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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
New humanitarian flotilla departs Spain in renewed bid to reach blockaded Gaza
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7m bpd after attacks
Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise
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Turkiye brands Netanyahu ‘Hitler of our times’ as flotilla case sparks sharp war of words
This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction
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