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Pakistan, Italy to prevent illegal immigration
Envoy calls on interior minister, discusses ties
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Dams study urges diligence in power projects
Experts call for considering alternative methods to avoid displacement costs
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Omar slams ‘brutal’ police actions
Vows to keep the torch burning for justice, warns 'clock is ticking for govt'
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PM orders duty drawback claims refund
Shehbaz urges steps to boost competitiveness of exports
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Political uncertainty threatens economy: IMF
Notes that new govt has delayed implementation of some reforms
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Prince Harry, Meghan talk mental health in first Nigeria tour, welcomed with cheers
Couple stressed importance of mental well-being on their short visit to the African nation
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Throwing the baby out with the bath water
‘Keynsian’ theory of robust state intervention in the shape of ‘pump priming’
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Indian patience
Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh ensured this waking giant’s journey to the west
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Chip technology: the emerging battlefront?
Smaller transistors translate to lower energy needs and faster processing speeds
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Global South reclaiming intellectual space
Baku Process plays an active role in building bridges and trust among civilisations and cultures
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Nuclear threshold
Iran will have to do some plain-talking and take its allies and the IAEA into confidence over the brinkmanship
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And now a cotton crisis?
The country appears increasingly likely to fall short of the annual harvesting target of 10 million bales of cotton
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Longstanding challenge
Bureaucratic red tape, political interference and nepotism undermine efforts to improve accountability & transparency
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Profitable SOEs erased from sell-off list
Dar asks for revisiting list, adding all loss-making SOEs to privatisation programme
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Study reveals surge in smuggled cigarette brands
Ipsos study shows illicit market share to hit 56% by June 2024
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Fly Jinnah starts flights to Muscat
Airline plans to fly twice a week to Oman’s capital
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Experts propose Pak-China agri-council
Say future crop output, food security rely on tech progress, good policies
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PSX hits record above 73k in pre-budget rally
KSE-100 index surges 427.45 points, settles at 73,085.50
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Green investment a priority: Aurangzeb
WB study estimates annual GDP losses of up to 1% due to climate-related risks
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Reforms stressed in budget proposals
Business leaders advocate for streamlined operations, investment incentives to boost SMEs
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Low inflation sparks rate cut talks
Dips to 7-month low amid speculations of an emergency SBP MPC meeting
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High reserves prop up rupee further
Currency gains Rs0.08 to Rs278.12 vs dollar in inter-bank trade
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IMF urges Rs163b spending cut amid revenue shortfall
Says it will not compromise on primary budget surplus of 0.4% of GDP or Rs401b
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Protesting farmers refuse to relent
ZAC underscores QESCO's failure in meeting the energy demands of growers and domestic consumers across Balochistan.
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Industry-ready grads ‘to drive growth’
Tordher underscores government’s commitment to fostering industrialization
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Cabinet greenlights past financial budgets
Assembly absence delayed previous K-P budgets
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Sindh chief justice for expediting Safe City Project
Provincial Justice Committee voices concern over deteriorating law & order situation
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Man kidnaps wife's brother for ransom
Suspect killed the victim because he knew him, say police
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JPMC sets up heatstroke ward
At least 15 heatstroke patients are coming to the hospital daily
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Unchecked cheating raises questions on exams credibility
MQM-P suspends members of ex-MPA for harassing staff at exam centre
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Sindh enhances funds for UCs
CM says elected representatives to be held accountable to ensure judicious spending of funds
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May 9 instigators should be punished: Faryal
Says PPP leaders also went to jail, but never resorted to arson
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Kotri infrastructure in a shambles
Contractors left roads, drainange works unfinished
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Rapid urbanisation triggers flooding concern in Mithi
DC urges officers to develop emergency protocols ahead of the monsoon season
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Rs3b wheat scam unearthed in Sindh food dept
Corrupt officials filled 0.3m sacks with wasted grain and dirt to show procurement following 2022 floods
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Haripur police crack blind murder case
Preliminary probe reveals wife plotted victim’s murder with paramour
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IHC orders de-sealing of tandoors
Court also directed DC and nanbais to determine consensus price of roti and naan through consultation
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‘Poppy-laced’ tea sale stirs controversy
Intoxicating drinks ensnare consumers in addiction and pose serious health risks
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Teacher shortage crisis hits public schools
There is not a single teacher posted in 567 primary schools across Punjab
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Suspects go unchecked in police record
Field cops skip online entries of hotel passengers, tenants & cell phone traders
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Capital schools directed to cut air pollution
All schools and colleges to take immediate action on polluting vehicles
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PTI activists face legal action over agitations
Rawalpindi police book over 70 workers including central leaders
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Heavy rain lashes twin cities
Brings relief to residents; floods low-lying areas, disrupts traffic flow
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Private investment in grain storage discussed
CM welcomes IFC's interest to provide farmers working capital
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EU, Punjab sanction water agency capacity-building project
Multi-million euro grants aim to enhance service delivery, infrastructure
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Bhakkar struck by severe storm, 8 injured
Trees were uprooted, and multiple feeder trips resulted in a disruption of the electricity supply
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Telcos to block SIMs in small batches
FBR communicates first batch of 5,000 non-filers to cellular firms
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Downside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high: IMF
New govt indicates intention to continue SBA’s policies but political uncertainty remains significant, says report
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UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
Resolution passed with 143 votes in favour and nine against while 25 countries abstain
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China firmly opposes US adding Chinese entities to export control list
Earlier US added 37 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist accusing involved in spy Balloon case over US soil
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Dar touts inflation dip, better global relations
Work under way to resume PIA New York flights after restoring routes to Europe, UK
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TikTok fame lands fake CTD officer in jail
Suspect found impersonating CTD official in tiktok videos
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15 killed, dozens injured in separate road crashes on motorway
Authorities on high alert as rescue operations continue
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Court orders exhumation of newlywed victim's body
17-year-old Sidra allegedly murdered after tribal council ruling; 32 suspects including politicians named
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The end of an era?
As Stranger Things and Squid Game bow out, what's next for Netflix?
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Monsoon 2025 death toll mounts to 271
PDMA issues flood alert for Chenab, Jhelum rivers, especially July 29–31
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Court extends physical remand of key accused in Kohistan scandal
Court was informed that the accused, Ayub Khan, is involved in suspicious bank transactions
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PHC seeks reply on PTI's independents petition
Orders that plea be heard alongside other related petitions filed by CM and speaker
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Mother of Degari murder victim sent to jail
Case drew national attention after a man and a woman were brutally murdered in the Didi area of Degari
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PFA seals counterfeit food production units
More than 100 litres of fake juice, harmful ingredients, and over 2kg of counterfeit labels were recovered
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Between inheritance and invention
The anthology captures the evolution of Pakistani English literature, & its reckoning with identity & reinvention
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South Punjab, at God’s mercy
Climate change, neglect & overpopulation collide in the region, where drought looms & rigid mindsets persist
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Transplanting hope: organ donation still a distant dream
With low public awareness & meagre facilities, patients with organ failure have dimmed hopes of survival
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From crisis to control: Balochistan’s polio breakthrough
Zero wild virus cases in 2025 mark a hopeful turnaround for the province
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Pakistan hosts regional defence huddle
Military chiefs from Central Asia, US gather in Islamabad; Discussions held on regional security dynamics
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Bitcoin data centres to boost employment opportunities
Excess power can be redirected to Bitcoin mining without affecting domestic supply
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IT minister discusses AI, fibre collaboration
PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout
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Investors eye US-Europe deal before deadline
Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs
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Chamber decries hurdles to trade with Kabul
Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges
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Dar's US visit sets stage for stronger trade ties
LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments
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PSX closes week up on optimism
KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes
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Govt issues show-cause notice to energy firms
Says change in company ownership occurred without state approval
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Mangrove forest has potential to yield $20-50m revenue
Delta Blue Carbon project is a public-private partnership between the government of Sindh and Indus Delta Capital
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Customs to coordinate raids with traders to rebuild trust
Pilot project to involve trade bodies in four enforcement operations, move aims to address backlash over raids
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EPZA urged to align with global standards
Both sides held a detailed discussion on the potential of EPZA
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CPEC power dues rise to Rs423b
Talks underway to waive interest; Pakistan seeks Chinese investor confidence
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PM to continue remittance scheme for overseas Pakistanis amid record inflows
Shehbaz Sharif directs Finance Ministry to prioritise release of funds under Workers' Remittances Incentive Scheme
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PM Shehbaz approves digital ecosystem for FBR reforms
Sharif orders integration of all economic data into one system for real-time, end-to-end monitoring
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PSX climbs 515 points on improved rating
Monetary easing expectations further fuel investor optimism
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EV giant to assemble cars from 2026
BYD aims to capture demand for electric, hybrid vehicles in region
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Drone debris disrupts trains, suspends flights in Volgograd
Extent of damage from Ukrainian drone attack unclear
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Gaza bound aid ship intercepted as Israel announces partial humanitarian pause
Rubio says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached ‘any day now’
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UNRWA belittles Gaza aid airdrops proposal
25 killed in devastated, starved territory
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Indian PM Modi renews ties with Maldives
India also reduced annual repayments of an earlier credit line from $51 million to $29 million
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Trump wades into ceasefire options
"Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE," he added
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Thai-Cambodia clashes spread along frontier
Death toll rises to 33 as people flee border
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Indian man running 'fake embassy' arrested
He allegedly used vehicles with fake diplomatic plates and shared doctored photos of himself
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Syria seeks talks with Israeli officials to 'contain escalation'
Israel launched strikes this month on Damascus and Druze-majority Sweida province
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China urges consensus on AI development
He gave no further details about the newly announced organisation
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US applauds Pakistan's backchannel role on Iran
Dar says trade deal with Washington close
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Nine killed as gunmen storm Iran courthouse
Jaish al-Adl, which claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on its Telegram account
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Greece asks for EU help in battling wildfires
Firefighters had brought 44 fires under control out of 52 that had broken out over the past 24 hours
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EU, Macron urge Niger junta to free ex-president
The 27-member bloc said in a statement it welcomed the recent release of some political prisoners
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Trump's distraction methods fall flat against Epstein uproar
Trump scolds reporters, dodges questions as Epstein case continues to stir suspicion years after his 2019 death
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Trump seeks to broker ceasefire in Thai-Cambodia border conflict
US president said he wants an "end to the war" and warned of no trade deals if Southeast Asian nations keep fighting
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Aaron Rodgers confirms marriage to mystery wife Brittani during Steelers camp appearance
Aaron Rodgers publicly acknowledges wife Brittani at Steelers camp, confirming secret wedding.
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David's century helps Aussies clinch third T20 against WI
He smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 37 deliveries
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Groves avoids crash to win Tour Stage 20
Pogacar retained overall lead with a 4:24 advantage over Vingegaard
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Fatima Jinnah Academy wins playoff
Boys event reaches semi-finals stage
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Verstappen starts new Red Bull era
He posted Spa sprint win, Piastri and Norris finished second and third, respectively
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'Footballers afraid to speak out against hectic schedule'
58 national player unions discuss concerns over FIFA's callousness in managing football
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England seek revenge against Spain in Euro final
The Lionesses want to avenge their 2023 World Cup final defeat
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Root: Eng's elegant Test record-breaker
The former England captain overtook Ponting's tally of 13,378 runs
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Dar was paid double fee during HBL PSL9
He was paid $4,000 per match instead of the set $2,000
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Naqvi confirms dates for Asia Cup
The tournament will be played from September 9 to 28 in the UAE
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ACC president confirms schedule for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan, India likely in same group; could face off up to three times
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Rana Liaquat Academy, SBB Academy in final
SSWMB Inter-Academy Basketball in full swing
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Raducanu reaches Washington Open quarters
Venus bowed out in the last 16, as Fernandez stunned top seed Pegula out of the event
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Creativity ready to raise the stakes in Women's Euro final
England and Spain are set to clash on Sunday with a host of star players
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Piastri fastest in sole Belgian GP practice
He was a hefty 0.404 quicker than four-time world champion Verstappen