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NEPRA mulls record Rs5.62/unit hike in electricity prices
Attributed to elevated reference fuel cost, reduced hydropower availability in Dec 2023
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Energy sector shifting to private investors
Energy sector undergoing massive transformation as world was increasingly focusing on green technologies
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SBP allows 100% advance import payments
Liberalisation sparks confidence amid forex reserves surge, traders eye greenback surge
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Rupee stays at three-month high
With uptick, currency has cumulatively surged 9.87%
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Debt exceeds legal limit by Rs14.5tr
Finance ministry conceals critical information, violates fiscal laws
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Gender equality ‘vital’ for poverty eradication
Speakers emphasise empowering both genders for societal prosperity
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Free textbooks reuse programme unveiled
Department has instructed school heads to collect old books from students before final exam results are announced
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Police Line blast martyrs remembered
KP Caretaker CM assured that all issues faced by the police would be promptly addressed
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K-P hastily selects 16 vice-chancellors
Caretaker setup conducts 160 interviews in 5 days, finalises recommendations within 1
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Snowfall persists across Chitral, Swat
Due to heavy snow the movement of trucks has been restricted to Chitral
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‘Scammer’ booked for defrauding job-seekers
Suspect offered victims government employment
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Family planning drive termed imperative
ADC says message of population welfare programme must be taken to door to door
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Four men from DG Khan martyred in Mach
One of the victims was FC officer from Taunsa
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Schools, colleges to remain closed from Feb 6 to 9
Decision taken ahead of general elections scheduled for February 8
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Punjab grapples with unabated pneumonia cases
Health experts attribute the rise in pneumonia cases in Punjab to the prevalent winter season and air pollution
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Escalating violence mars poll campaign
Four armed clashes reported in past 10 days
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ECP finalises poll staff’s training
All polling stations are expected to have operational official telephone lines and internet connections
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ATC extends Rashid’s judicial remand
Court rejected his request to record a video statement for the public as part of his ongoing election campaign
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Rain brings relief for twin cities’ residents
Air pollution and cases of seasonal illnesses witness significant drop
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The man behind today’s dirty politics
Instead of focusing on policies and solutions, there are those who engage in tarnishing the reputation of opponents
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Hamas — created, indoctrinated and armed by Israel
Before flattening of the Gaza project, Israel had turned Gaza into an open air prison
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Free and fair polls will help save the republic
It is mandatory in any constitutional decorum to uphold the rule of law, ensure transparent, credible ballot
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Another conviction (Edit-1)
PTI has termed conviction 'complete destruction of every existing law in Pakistan'
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Combatting counterfeiting
Some countries have introduced polymer banknotes, which are cheaper, can accommodate even more new safety features
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Accountability and resilience
Political upheaval, frequent changes in government lead to officials finding it easier to misappropriate funds, aid
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Parties deny representation to transgender community
Despite their progressive manifestos, no political party has offered a ticket to a candidate of the otherised gender
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HRCP condemns killing of PTI-affiliated poll candidate in Bajaur
Rehan Zeb Khan, also a member of HRCP, was killed by unidentified assailants while canvassing
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Has China formally recognised Taliban govt in Afghanistan?
Sources say China’s move to accept Afghan ambassador a surprise development for many countries, including Pakistan
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PTI gears up for intra-party polls
Appoints Raoof Hasan as poll commissioner
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No US threat to Iran will go unanswered, Tehran says
'The US has to stop its threats and focus on a political solution,' says Iranian Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian
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Biden says he has decided how to respond to attack on US troops in Jordan
US President aiming to retaliate against Iran-backed militias without escalating wider conflict
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Bushra moved to Bani Gala ‘sub-jail’ after surrendering voluntarily
Sources say Islamabad Police personnel will remain stationed outside Bani Gala
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Pakistani crew rescued from Somali pirates by Indian Navy
Indian naval forces rescue two fishing vessels along with 36 crew including 19 Pakistanis in Arabian Sea off Somalia
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Imran reaping what he sowed: Maryam
PML-N VC says only Nawaz stands tall today
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India court allows Hindus to pray inside disputed mosque
Verdict orders district authorities to 'make proper arrangements within the next seven days' to facilitate worshippers
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Bodies of 9 Pakistanis to arrive from Iran
Pakistan demanded probe and swift action against the culprits
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Explorer may have found wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane in Pacific
Hoping to solve 87-year-old mystery, explorer plans to launch mission later this year
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Violence mars canvassing in K-P, Balochistan
NA candidate assassinated in Bajaur; ANP activist shot dead in Qilla Abdullah
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ECP admits grappling with shortage of special security papers
Availability of special paper, printing presses' capacity might impact elections in some constituencies, says watchdog
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US says Imran's sentence 'matter for Pakistani courts'
State dept spokesperson highlights respect for Pakistani legal process, democratic principles
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Israel says flooding Hamas tunnels as UN pleads for aid funding
Palestinian death toll from Israel’s horrific strikes in Gaza has reached 26,751 since October 7
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Right to vote vital democracy: SC
Accepts nomination papers of PTI candidate Tahir Sadiq
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PML-N strengthens grip in AJK
All Jammu Kashmir Muslim Conference throws support behind PML-N
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PTI leaders slam verdict; appeal for calm
Gauhar says punishment handed down to Imran will not hold in high court
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ATC allows Fawad’s jail investigation
Fawad is booked under charges of torching the PML-N office and torching a container at Kalma Chowk
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Merged districts prepare for historic moment
Candidates to simultaneously contest NA, K-P Assembly seats
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Electoral crown jewel Punjab ready for scintillating contests
PML-N and PTI will go head-to-head on a significant number of seats available in the province
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Legal wizards ponder verdict rationale
Lawyers ask how the trial court arrived at a ten-year imprisonment verdict with no evidence establishing offence
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Cabinet, ECP at odds over FBR overhaul
Commission says move beyond interim set-up’s mandate
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Another ex-premier bites the dust
Experts believe country stuck in vicious cycle where ‘powerful circles’ emerge victorious each time
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COAS warns of crippling response to aggression
Rejects India's false claims of external support Says Bunyanum Marsoos showed Pak strength
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Pakistan urgesdecisive Afghan action on terror
Inaugural session of new Pak-Afghan mechanism held in Islamabad
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Govt seeks private sector talent for key ministries
Ministerial body to pick officers to be posted at WB, ADB
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Pakistani startup aids Gaza survivors
Karachi-based company delivers first prosthetics to Gaza children
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FBR unveils AI-powered clearance system
AI and BOTs will assess nature and cost of imported and exported goods
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Shehbaz directs flood readiness amid rains
NDMA, provinces told to stay alert as monsoon swells rivers, streams
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Sick units' debt reduction delayed
Lack of fresh funds, slow judicial process further push industries into distress
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Naqvi vows to address UAE visa problem
Interior minister will meet UAE counterpart to raise rejection issues
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Govt plans Rs4.9tr borrowing
SBP releases Q3 PIBs, MTBs auction calendar, gold dips Rs2,500/tola and rupee weakens slightly
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Bourse eyes over 27% return in FY26
Despite rally forecast, market faces external, fiscal challenges
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Govt lifts cap on bureaucrats' fee
Despite push from PM and DPM, compliance fails; austerity measures continue
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ADB, SBP launch Women Finance Code
Governor commits to reforms for sustainable, inclusive growth
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Barter trade digital system developed
It will bring transparency as banking linkages remain limited
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Bank stocks, Pak-US deal propel PSX to record
KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points, settles at 133,370
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Stocks fall, dollar up on tariffs plan
US will impose 25% levies on goods from Japan and South Korea
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Bank stocks, Pak-US deal propel PSX to new peak
Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points to 133,370
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Gold prices fall in international and local markets
Local prices reacted to a $25 dip in the international bullion market
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Govt eyes $200m from tuna exports
Maritime minister announces record 25,000 tonne quota from IOTC
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Foxconn reports record Q2 revenue
Apple supplier posts 15.82% YoY growth, cautions about geopolitical, exchange rate risks
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Tehran open to dialogue with US: Pezeshkian
Accuses Israel of assassination attempt
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Texas flood toll passes 90
Youth camp confirms 27 dead
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Kenyan police fire on protesters as 11 killed in anti-govt rallies
Heavy police presence in Nairobi follows youth-led protests over tax hikes corruption police abuse and disappearances
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea ahead of trade deal deadline
Tariffs to apply from August 1 as Trump says trading relationships "unfortunately, far from reciprocal"
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BRICS summit ends with call for funding climate mitigation
Trump accused BRICS of anti-American policies and threatened tariffs as BRICS reaffirmed support for global order
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Rubio to attend ASEAN meeting in first visit to Asia
Trade likely to feature in Rubio talks as US pushes to rebalance trade ties amid wider Indo-Pacific strategy
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US revokes terror label for Syria’s HTS in shift toward easing sanctions
HTS, once tied to al-Qaeda, now claims to be a nationalist group aiming to build a democratic, inclusive Syria
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No progress in first round of Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks: Palestinian sources
Protesters with flags and posters in Tel Aviv demand Gaza ceasefire, return of 50 hostages
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Clashes in Myanmar force thousands to flee into India's northeast
Mizoram, bordering Myanmar, has welcomed Chin refugees since the 2021 coup due to shared ethnic ties and proximity
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Iran president says Israel tried to assassinate him
Pezeshkian told Tucker Carlson Israel tried to kill him in a meeting during the war, but the attempt failed
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US professors take Trump's immigration policies to court over pro-Palestinian activities
Lawsuit filed after US moves to deport Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil over pro-Palestinian views under Trump policy
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At least 24 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Zohran Mamdani calls out US government for funding Gaza killings using tax payer money
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Nearly 450,000 Afghans returned from Iran this summer: UN
Emergency situation highlighted at border points with over 906,000 refugees returning to the country
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Domestic season begins on Aug 15
10-team National T20 to be staged in Faisalabad from 1 to 12 March
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Hesson shocks Babar with new proposal
Head coach asks ex-skipper if he can keep wickets in T20Is
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Australia beat West Indies, clinch series
Set 277 to win, home side crashes to 143 all out
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India captain Gill hailed after 'brilliant' Test win
Young pacer Akash Deep bags 10-147 in Edgbaston Test
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Mulder's monumental 367 puts SA in control
He declares innings 33 short of Lara's world record score of 400
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Sabalenka storms into Wimbledon quarters
She defeated former doubles partner Elise Mertens
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Alcaraz survives Rublev test
The defending champion registered a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory
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Norway reach Euro 2025 quarter-finals
They beat Finland 2-1 to become the first team to qualify
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Sohail Adnan secures gold at Asian Jr Squash
Pak's dashing young player beats India's Ayaan Dhanuka in final
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Ricky Hatton, 46, confirms boxing comeback against Eisa Al Dah
The former world champion at welterweight and light-welterweight will face Al Dah on December 2 in Dubai
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Wiaan Mulder scores 367, fifth-highest score in Test cricket history
South Africa's stand-in captain scored 367* before declaring the innings for 626-5
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McLaren slammed over snub during podium celebrations after Nico Hülkenberg’s first F1 top-three finish
Fans criticize McLaren’s Norris and Piastri for ignoring Nico Hülkenberg during British GP podium celebration.
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Saudi side Al-Ahli have opened talks to sign Lionel Messi
Messi's current deal at Inter Miami in the MLS expires at the end of December
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Mexico defeat United States 2–1 to retain Gold Cup
Edson Álvarez scored the winner late on as Mexico lifted the Gold Cup after earlier goals from Gimenez, Richards
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Haris Rauf out of MLC 2025, doubtful for Bangladesh series
New Zealand's Ben Lister named his immediate replacement