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Sindh hikes sales tax to 15%
Move likely to exacerbate inflation as indirect tax disproportionately affects low-income groups
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Agri allocations boosted by 62%
CM unveils Rs30.7b allocation, introduces new initiatives to combat climate impact, rising costs
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Telcos denounce ‘regressive’ budget
Say proposed tax hikes, penalties may undermine progress, deter foreign investment
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RDA investment shoots up to two-year high
Total gross receipts under RDA cross $8 billion mark
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Tax hikes to clear way for IMF loan
Moody’s says budget will support talks with lender for Extended Fund Facility
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PSX continues its record-breaking spree
KSE-100 index jumps 498.61 points, settles at 76,706.77
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Fly Jinnah starts non-stop flights to Bahrain
New route will initially start with frequency of two weekly flights
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Pace of weekly inflation rate accelerates
Consumers most affected by the inflation fell in the monthly income bracket of Rs22,889 to Rs29,517
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PM removes Aurangzeb from ECNEC chairmanship
Premier becomes head of committee, includes Ishaq Dar as member
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Govt to seal shops for tax violations
Measures aim to raise Rs70b by cracking down on non-certified receipts
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10 killed in Punjab road crashes
As many as 620 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals
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Govt allocates Rs3.8b for PSCA project expansion
Rs7.4b earmarked for new check posts to counter TTP threats
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Lumpy Skin Disease vaccine launched
Secretary Livestock Punjab underlined department’s commitment to improving vaccine quality
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LHC orders action against smoky vehicles
The court further ordered that impounded vehicles should not return to the road until their rectification
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Anchorperson released after court discharges FIRs
Imran Riaz’s counsel opposed the IOs’ requests for physical remand
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Man held for staging nephew’s kidnapping
SP Jaranwala believed accused to be part of a blackmailer group that fabricates kidnappings to extort money
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CM pledges action over children ward fire
Orders arrest of doctors amid protests, clashes
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Rs3.75b earmarked for improving 485 police stations
Rs1.8b to be spent on buying new weapons
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36 per cent hike proposed in education budget
Approximately Rs12 billion have allocated for purchase of new furniture and fixtures in three phases
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MQM-P rejects ‘figures manipulation’
Democratic traditions ignored while presenting budget and no pre-budget discussion held
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Sharjeel praises ‘people-friendly’ budget
harjeel claims the budget focuses on providing maximum relief to the public
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Rs959b development outlay unveiled
No new schemes in ADP, government seeks to complete those pending for over 10 years
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Heading for another 9/11?
The risk of jihadist attacks is higher than it has been for a long time due to the Gaza war
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Straitjacket of bad readings
People who are proud of their roots and yet not great fans of the Islamic Republic are prone to such thoughts
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Child-friendly courts
It is important to extend empathy and sensitivity to every child, who is subjected to legal proceedings
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G7’s prescription
The dispute at hand is a direct threat to world peace and security
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Taxing times
The ban on foreign travel may be one of the most effective measures if properly implemented
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Crimes against children
Children are our future; they need to be nurtured and provided an environment where they can thrive and grow up
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Israel uses phosphorus bombs to strike multiple towns in southern Lebanon
IDF drop phosphorus bombs on Houla, causing forest fires; civil defense teams work to extinguish flames, media reports
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Moment of truth for Italy as Euro begins
Italy take on Albania in first of three clashes in a difficult Group B
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Federer launches retirement documentary
“Federer: Twelve Final Days” starts streaming on Prime Video on June 20
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Germans have soft spot for Eng now: Kane
Kane scored 44 goals in 45 games for German side
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NZ coach Stead’s future in doubt
‘It’s a hollow feeling and the guys are disappointed’
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In-form Afghanistan storms into Super Eight
Left-arm seamer Farooqi spearheads another impressive Afghan bowling effort
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Imam defends Babar after Shehzad’s outburst
‘Remember that even in criticism, the element of respect should not be ignored’
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‘Hazlewood’s comments were a joke’
‘We’ll just try and play Scotland who have had a really good tournament so far’
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'Sea phantom': Fossilised flying reptile found in Australia
The flying reptile lived alongside the dinosaurs and various marine reptiles during the Cretaceous period
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ICC urged to relocate Florida matches
There is severe flood warning in the state and all matches face washouts
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India repatriates bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Electrical short circuit is likely to have caused Wednesday's fire in the housing facility in Mangaf
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Chiefs' new Super Bowl rings feature $40K bling and an embarrassing typo
Kansas City Chiefs' third Super Bowl rings, worth $40,000 each, mistakenly get the seeding wrong.
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Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices to ease inflation pressure
Petrol price reduced by Rs10.20 per litre while HSD will see a reduction of Rs2.33 per litre
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Prince William makes secret visit to MI6
Prince of Wales made a confidential visit to meet MI6 spies with the meeting's purpose remaining top secret.
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When we believed in magic
If you watched any of these shows, get ready for a heavy dose of nostalgia
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Sonya Hussyn slams host ‘mocking’ Meera
Video sees veteran actor being made uncomfortable
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What’s Nazia Hassan got to do with it?
Many believe Carpenter’s new song sounds familiar
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‘The Boys 4’ plunges into political polarisation
Latest season recently dropped on Prime Video
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Oldest privately owned book sells for £3m
Bidding at Christie’s started at £1.7 million
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Rumour has it...
13 times Pakistani celebs allegedly dated Indian stars
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Prince Harry reportedly planning second memoir with ‘conciliatory tone’
Royal insider suggests the memoir would not be 'Spare' 2.0.
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PAA refutes Islamabad airport closure rumours
Flight operations will only be suspended for two-hour intervals
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CERT warns 39 ministries of imminent cyber threat
Cyberattacks, if successful, could cripple business continuity systems, compromise confidential state data
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Dar, Fidan discuss Gaza crisis
DPM also stressed urgent need for providing unimpeded humanitarian assistance
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Islamabad welcomes Baku-Yerevan deal
President Aliyev updates Shehbaz in telephone call; PM praises Trump's efforts
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President, PM vow to protect minority rights
Stress interfaith harmony on National Minorities Day
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Blast derails Jaffar Express bogies in Mastung
Rescue teams, railway staff quickly arrived at scene to evacuate passengers, ensure their safety
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Waziristan Jirga reaffirms support for security forces
FC inspector general lauds sacrifices of tribal people
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PTI 'apologises' for Bajwa's extension
The admission, apology came from PTI senior leader, former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser
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Gandapur vows PTI's 'war for freedom'
K-P CM blasts mandate theft, touts record revenues amid political crackdown
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Two gang-rape suspects killed
The suspects, who are relatives of the victim, had allegedly taken advantage of the absence of her family
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Pakistan seeks Chapter VII action against Israel
Envoy urges UNSC to prevent Gaza occupation
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Donkey cart race marks freedom, resilience
Donkey cart race marks freedom, resilience
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Croc attack reports whip up fear in Sukkur
Wildlife Dept launches probe after social media reports of reptile dragging woman into canal
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Rs30m armed robbery sparks protest
Rs30m armed robbery sparks protest
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Barren land brought under vegetation
'hydroseeding' technique used to bring barren lands under vegetative cover
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US-China truce for stable global trade
Trade deal between world’s two largest economies likely as 90-day truce coming to an end
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Tariffs: strategy masquerading as chaos
Why sudden change in heart for Pakistan? What has made us go from pariah to partner?
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Tariffs a $1.4b golden opportunity
With India's US tariffs doubled, Pakistan could drive 29% export surge
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US economy flirts with recession
Rising prices, weak job growth and political interference raise recession alarms
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Two-wheeler electrification can help repay IMF, other loans
Conversion of 30% bikes to electric mode will save $5b over five years
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Shocks in trade policy
Pakistan, like others, finds itself directly in crosshairs of shifting global trade winds
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TDAP plans seminars to boost maize exports
Participants will also learn about emerging opportunities in the Chinese market
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US licenses Nvidia to export chips to China
AI firm tailors H20 microprocessor especially to Chinese market
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Bullish week lifts stock market above 145,000
KSE-100 index climbs 4,348 points; average turnover rises 16%
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Kazakhstan offers to fully fund new trade corridors
Move aims to boost Pakistan-Central Asia trade; Kazakh president to visit Islamabad in November
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Industry for rationalising SESSI, EOBI contributions
Demands ceiling for SMEs operating on thin profit margins
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How sugar cycles fuel inflation
Complex cartel, boom-bust pattern force consumers to pay high prices
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Committee constituted to check cannabis misuse
Cabinet stresses no loophole is left in policy aimed at reaping economic benefits from regulated cultivation
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Canada sheds 40,800 jobs as tariffs dent hiring
Economy shed 40,800 jobs in July, compared with a net addition of 83,000 jobs in June
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Pakistan, Romania eye deeper tech, innovation ties
EU-funded programmes, joint ventures, and AI research on agenda as both sides push for long-term collaboration
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Expert rubbishes India's 'comical' plane downing claim
Prof Xizhong says India never produced any evidence to prove its claims
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes western Turkey
AFAD says 6.1 quake hit Balikesir near Istanbul at 7:53 pm; no immediate reports of casualties or damage
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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding end to Gaza war
Gaza’s civil defence says Israeli fire killed 37 on Saturday, including 30 civilians waiting for aid
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Kallas warns against US-Russia deal on Ukraine without Kyiv and EU involvement
Kallas says any US-Russia deal must include Ukraine and the EU, calling it vital for Ukraine’s and Europe’s security
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Israel’s far right urges Netanyahu to intensify offensive against Hamas
Israel’s offensive has killed over 61,430 Palestinians, Gaza health ministry says; UN deems figures credible
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Over 600 pilgrims hospitalised after chlorine leak in Iraq
Health ministry says all patients discharged in stable condition
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The race to rule AI
US & China’s reveal AI action plans around starkly different visions, both for technology & the world order
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UNSC to hold emergency session on Israel’s Gaza city occupation plan
Death toll from starvation rises to 212 since war began, including 98 children
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POA reviews plans for upcoming events
Looks at preparations for National Games, Youth Games, SAG, Solidarity Games
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Sinner, Sabalenka make winning starts in Cincy
The defending champions had easy wins in their respective singles matches
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Son savours warm reception during MLS debut
He played his first match with Los Angeles FC against Chicago Fire that resulted in a 2-2 draw
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Amorim hails Sesko's 'great potential'
The Man Utd boss wants to hone the 22-year-old's talent after big-money move
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'Tell us how he died': Salah chides UEFA
The body failed to mention how IDF murdered Suleiman Al-Obeid in their tribute to him
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David ensures Aus beat SA in opening T20I
The hosts defeated Proteas by 17 runs to register their ninth straight T20I win
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Wood appointed as Bangladesh batting specialist
He was part of the Multan Sultans coaching squad for the HBL PSL10
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Labuschagne plots Ashes return
He was axed from the Australia squad due to poor form
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PCB Chief curator steps down
Board appointed Hemming in July 2024 on two-year contract
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Mohamed Salah speaks out against UEFA’s tribute to late Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al-Obeid
The Liverpool forward questioned UEFA's tribute to the 'Palestinian Pele', which omits details of his death in Gaza.
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New Zealand crush Zimbabwe to clinch series 2-0
They defeat the hosts by record innings and 359 runs
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Sesko completes Man Utd's new-look line-up
He joined the Red Devils from RB Leipzig in a reported deal worth $99 million
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Toronto champion Shelton to start Cincy
He will play Argentine outsider Camilo Ugo in his opening match
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Champions Liverpool armed with new weapons
However, winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 will be tough
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Manchester City ready for new era
Guardiola aims to restore City success after third-place finish