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Rupee hits 10-week high against US dollar
Reaches nearly Rs281.50/$, marking 3rd consecutive day of gains
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Oil rises over $1
Maersk announced it will divert all vessels away from Red Sea for foreseeable future
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Delayed import decision led to urea shortage: Solangi
Farmers say despite imports, country might still face shortfall of 0.6 million tonnes
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SMAP calls for action on Red Sea disruptions
Chairman suggests reactivating PNSC vessels to benefit region
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Stocks stumble as Senate seeks election delay
KSE-100 index plummets 124.26 points, settles at 64,514.90
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PSX prepares for first IPO of 2024
Secure Logistics Group plans to sell 63 million shares to raise financing of Rs750 million
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Inflation hits four-week high
Out of 51 items, prices of 19 increase, 9 decrease, and 23 remain unchanged during week
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PayPal enters Pakistan via strategic partnership
JV with Payoneer allows freelancers access to PayPal
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Govt-KE ink key energy security pact
Agreement addresses legacy issues that are pivotal for Karachi’s long-term energy sustainability
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SIFC okays major overhaul for FBR
Also approves fixed income tax scheme for retailers, slated to launch in five major cities across country
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Poor prosecution
Supreme Court has criticised investigation quality in cases, whether at local level or of highest profile
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Covid-19 resurgence
Surge in respiratory infections during winter season has also sparked concerns among global health experts
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Irrational resolution
Mysterious move in upper house to seek a resolution calling for postponement of elections is irritating
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Global health security: can Pakistan show leadership?
Pakistan has decided to hold first Global Health Security Summit in Pakistan
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Need to ensure fair polls under an unjaundiced political process
Fingers are crossed for February 8 general elections
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AI wars begin
Our neighbours became space-faring nations and we kept fighting
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Enhancing gender diversity in Muslim countries
Women in Muslim countries today have responsibility to amplify voices of women in our societies
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New Covid-19 variant detected at Karachi airport
Sindh Health Department says two passengers show suspicious symptoms; no cases found in province
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For civilians or Hamas? 'Dual use' issue complicates Gaza aid efforts
Conflict has displaced most of Gaza's population and caused acute shortage of basic necessities
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No signal from ‘any quarter’ to postpone elections: Solangi
Only ECP had the constitutional authority to postpone polls, says info minister
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India's Adani reclaims Asia's richest mantle after scandal
Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows Adani's net worth gained around $7.7 billion this week
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Steady decline: Academia suffered multiple setbacks during preceding year in K-P
The education department was marred with issues such as paucity of funds and cheating allegations
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LHC seeks PEMRA, ECP’s replies on election survey ban
Justice Najafi expresses bewilderment over ban; summons officials concerned on January 9
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Senate seeks to delay Feb 8 vote
Thin attendance in house passes resolution citing weather, security concerns; ECP firm on schedule
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'Blade Runner' Pistorius released on parole 11 years after murdering girlfriend
Pistorius shot 29-year-old model Reeva Steenkamp dead through locked bathroom door on Valentine's Day in 2013
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North Korea fires 200 rounds at sea border; South islanders take shelter
More than 200 North Korea artillery shells fall north of border
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PHC bars inclusion of former PTI lawmakers on fourth schedule
Court issues order restraining provincial government from initiating any action against applicants
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Election tribunal allows Fawad to contest elections from Jhelum
Fawad says he has yet to decide which party to contest from
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Security forces kill two terrorists in Tank IBO
ISPR says high-value target killed in operation
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CJ Isa favours ‘original Constitution’
SC reserves decision in MPs’ lifetime disqualification case
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Israeli shelling pounds Gaza refugee camps as death toll nears 22,500
Israel claims shifting to 'targeted approach' in its conflict against Palestinians
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Faiz denies allegations of conspiracy against govt
In statement to sit-in commission, former DG ISI says he negotiated with TLP on govt’s instructions
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AJK PM urges UN to help resolve Kashmir issue
Says world community, human rights watchdogs should take effective notice of human rights violations
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Bilawal launches election campaign from Lahore
PPP says selection of NA-127 guarantees a fighting chance
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People know only PPP can uplift Karachi: Wahab
Mayor says next govt will be of PPP as people see Bilawal as a viable leader
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PTI gets big relief from tribunals
Nominations of Shiekh Rashid, Ijazul Haq, Firdous Shamim Naqvi allowed
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MQM-P unveils an ambitious manifesto
Announces plans to build 100 new cities; repatriate Pakistanis stranded in Bangladesh
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Hiring only children of govt workers at GPO irks CJP
Justice Isa remarks ‘aren’t the rest of the children Pakistani’
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ECP poll preparations enter final stages
Says 91,809 polling stations have been established for 120.85m voters
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SC shows a change in approach
CJP Isa changing approach to adjudicate matters regarding disqualification of lawmakers under Articles 62, 63
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Cracks appear in senior PTI leadership
Marwat take opposing view to Gohar on judiciary
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World affairs in focus as envoys moot kicks off
Pakistan’s foreign policy should continue to aim for peace, mutual understanding, says foreign minister
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Imran, Bushra to be indicted on 10th
Judge directs jail superintendent to carry out court's Dec 22 orders
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Rs150b needed for better services
Planning Commission comes up with estimate to improve governance
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Oil drops 2% on US stock build
Low fuel demand, large inventory increases in data from the US Energy Information Administration weighed on prices
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Analysts urge politicians to draw up economic stability plans
Say upcoming govt should resolve energy crisis by supplying affordable electricity and gas
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Copper exports to China cross $1b
Shipments likely to rise further owing to production of refined products
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Stocks end flat over continuous volatility
KSE-100 index edges down 7.69 points, settles at 64,639.16
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Forex reserves spike to over 5-month high
SBP’s reserves grow after arrival of funding from multilateral lenders
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Rupee continues upward trajectory
According to SBP data, domestic currency strengthened by 0.02%, or Rs0.05, closing at Rs281.67 against greenback
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Curfew imposed in lower South Waziristan for tomorrow
According to a notification, curfew will remain in effect from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Chinese air force chief lauds PAF's performance in conflict with India
Lt General Gang praises PAF pilots for delivering a decisive response under leadership of Air Chief Marshal Sidhu
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Islamabad court blocks 27 YouTube channels over ‘anti-state’ content
Court blocks PTI-affiliated channels and those run by journalists, including Moeed Pirzada, Imran Riaz, Matiullah Jan
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Imran, Bushra seek expedited hearing to suspend convictions in £190m case
Petitions urge to schedule hearing 'without any further delay as it involves fundamental issues of liberty, freedom'
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Sindh govt cannot house all displaced residents of dilapidated buildings: Sharjeel Memon
Says will offer temporary housing for some families after 11 out of 740 buildings earmarked unsafe were evacuated
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Pakistan names Sheikha Asma Al Thani brand ambassador for mountains and tourism
Qatari Princess recently scaled Nanga Parbat, counted among the most challenging peaks world over
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PSX ends flat despite hitting peak above 134k
KSE-100 index edges up 33 points as investors book profit at higher valuations
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ATC grants police 10-day physical remand of Dr Mahrang Baloch, other BYC activists
Detained for over three months, the activists were produced before court in Quetta
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White tiger, African lion cub seized in Faisalabad crackdown
Both big cats shifted to secure facilities, with legal proceedings initiated under Punjab Wildlife Act
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At least four killed in Peshawar house fire
Six fire trucks, over 40 fire personnel were on ground to contain the blaze
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PMD warns of heavy monsoon rains, flood risks
Commuters, residents are advised to limit non-essential travel
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SC decries media trial of accused in custody
Says media confessions inadmissible; urges safeguards to protect fairness of trial
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K-P govt dismisses senior officials after Swat river incident
Upper Swat Development Authority and Rescue K-P director-generals removed
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Pakistan urges decisive Afghan action on terror
Inaugural session of new Pak-Afghan mechanism held in Islamabad
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Pakistan condoles death of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq
Islamabad expresses solidarity with brotherly country; 11 other soldiers exposed to methane gas under treatment
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Gold prices climb in local market after global surge
The global price of gold rose to $3,325 per ounce, which triggered a corresponding rise in local rates
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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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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 record
KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points, settles at 133,370
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Barter trade digital system developed
It will bring transparency as banking linkages remain limited
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Telecom industry opts for diversification
"We freed up our balance sheet to invest in what's next – platforms, not pylons"
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ADB, SBP launch Women Finance Code
Governor commits to reforms for sustainable, inclusive growth
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Russian firms asked to form joint ventures
A key meeting was held with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov
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Bourse eyes over 27% return in FY26
Despite rally forecast, market faces external, fiscal challenges
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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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Naqvi vows to address UAE visa problem
Interior minister will meet UAE counterpart to raise rejection issues
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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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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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China, Hong Kong stocks rise on policy steps to ease price wars
The world's second-biggest economy struggles to shake off persistent deflationary pressures
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Japan seeks trade deal with US as tariffs loom on August 1
The move led to a broad decline in the yen as expectations of a near-term rate hike faded
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Trump’s tariff timeline: Key decisions from February to July 2025
Trump's tariff decisions shocked financial markets
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Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Trump indicates progress on controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza amid ceasefire talks
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Death toll hits 96 in Texas flash floods
41 other people were still listed as missing outside Kerr County
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Swiss watch sales decline amid US tariff pressures
Industry on track to log its lowest export volumes since the pandemic
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US recognises Pakistan’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump
Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates Trump as well for the coveted award
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Israeli defence startups draw investment from major American firms
Changing nature of war has led to shifts in defence procurement worldwide
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US revoking 'terrorist' designation for Syria's HTS
HTS was earlier known as Al-Nusra Front, and was formerly the branch of Al-Qaeda in Syria
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Texas flood toll passes 90
Youth camp confirms 27 dead
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Tehran open to dialogue with US: Pezeshkian
Accuses Israel of assassination attempt
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BRICS criticism brings Trump 10% tariff threat
BRICS members account for about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output
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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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Hesson shocks Babar with new proposal
Head coach asks ex-skipper if he can keep wickets in T20Is
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Roger Federer watches Novak Djokovic reach Wimbledon quarter-final with comeback win
Novak Djokovic advances at Wimbledon as Roger Federer watches his comeback from the Royal Box.
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Tyrese Haliburton to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to injury
Indiana Pacers point guard was originally injured in Game 7 of NBA finals and has since undergone surgery
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Anthony Elanga set for Newcastle medical ahead of £55 million move
Elanga joined Forest from Manchester United for £15m, going on to make 82 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals
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PCB unveils 15-player squad for T20I series in Bangladesh
Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan in the T20I series, set to begin on July 20; Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan miss out
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'Extraordinary' Luka Modric to join AC Milan in August: Allegri
Milan's new manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the 39-year old Croatian's status in his first press conference
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Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon journey continues as Grigor Dimitrov retires hurt
Dimitrov was leading by two-sets on his way to a major upset in the fourth round of Wimbledon, before retiring hurt
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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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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