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PBC seeks tax rationalisation to stem exit of talent
In budget proposals, business council stresses digitisation of economy, promoting industrialisation
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‘Asia is unprepared for aging population’
ADB report highlights low pension coverage, health issues, and social isolation as challenges
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Bearish run continues on profit-taking
KSE-100 index drops 444.91 points, settles at 70,657.64
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Experts advocate green financing
Study reveals banking sector’s reluctance in financing green projects despite climate crisis
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OECD upgrades global growth forecast
Notes US resilience to inflation, rising anticipation for rate cuts
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Shrinking auto sales force price reductions
LMC, PSMC reduce car prices to cater to market conditions; leads to fully booked orders
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Trade deficit widens by 181% in April
Increases by $1.6b; more than half of recently concluded IMF programme
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The Great Game 2.0
The Great Game 2.0
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Is there a future for export-led growth in Pakistan?
Is there a future for export-led growth in Pakistan?
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Greenwashing
Greenwashing
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Privatisation on rocks
Privatisation on rocks
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Clean-up order
Clean-up order
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Healthcare investments
Healthcare investments
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Govt sets target of 6.5m cotton bales
Minister vows to transform South Punjab into cotton valley
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Women farmers rally for fair treatment
Demand registration, benefits in agricultural labour
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Punjab grapples with road safety crisis
Deadly road traffic crashes claim 327 lives in April
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Polio workers assured of security
WHO, other institutions promise complete cooperation for eliminating disease
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Man slays six family members before suicide
Youngest victim six-year-old boy
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Police face surge in attacks
Constable martyred in third hit in Lahore in a week
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CM vows safe environment for US investment
Ambassador expresses desire to work closely for poverty alleviation, development
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Local govt revamp in the offing
Sources reveal PML-N’s intentions to reinstate the former local bodies act of 2013
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Man booked for ‘harassing’ daughter
A 17-year-old girl has filed a case against her father for sexual harassment
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Bandits rule the roost in capital
Robbers and thieves successfully struck parts of the capital in the last 24 hours
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Suspect denied bail in motorway car-hit case
Defence counsel says decision to be challenged in sessions court
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‘Unruly’ women face legal action
Kallar Kahar police book unknown motorists for speeding, negligence & other charges
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Two ‘child molesters’ apprehended in Rawalpindi
In separate incident, FIA nabbed an online harassment suspect
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Medic, others detained for treating suspect
Police have also apprehended injured suspect, accomplice during raid
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Australian HC celebrates enduring bonds with Pakistan
Reminisces about both countries’ cooperation in diverse fields
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Students exhibit skills at arts competition
PRCS has kicked off week-long celebrations of Red Cross Red Crescent
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Portuguese envoy opens exhibit at Lok Virsa
Art lovers, diplomatic corps members witness pieces of art at ‘Blurring Boundaries’
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Fawad sees Imran becoming Shehbaz on striking ‘deal’
Says now threat to PM Shehbaz is not from his house but from those who brought him to power and outsiders
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PTI needs to be serious for dialogue: Sanaullah
Urges political parties to ‘sit together’ to steer country out of crises
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PIA suspends Dubai, Sharjah flights as UAE hit by rains again
National carrier says operations to resume as soon as situation improves
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Police flatten pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, arrest protesters
Pre-dawn crackdown marks the latest flashpoint in mounting tensions on US college campuses
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US judge questions Google, DOJ in market power trial closing
Justice dept says search engine giant is a monopolist and illegally abused its power to favour its bottom line
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Qualcomm jumps as AI sparks rebound in Chinese smartphone market
Sales to Chinese smartphone makers jumped 40% in the first half of its fiscal year
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Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE
Flooding wreaked havoc in select areas of Dubai, prompting the cancellation of 13 flights and diverting five others
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Pakistan rubbishes claim of providing bases to US
FO rejects ex-SAPM Shahzad Akbar’s claim regarding state involvement in acid attack
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Inflation falls to two-year low of 17.3%
Central bank has maintained the policy rate at 22%, highest rate since 1972
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CTD announces head money for 11 wanted terrorists
Department’s K-P chapter places collective bounty of Rs13.1 million on these militants
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Terrorists involved in judge’s abduction killed
Security forces conducted a joint IBO in Tank on reported presence of militants
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Cooperation can cut carbon footprint of trade in CAREC region: ADB
Coordinated decarbonisation policies and carbon pricing could lead to better use of regional resources, says statement
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PTI demands ‘immediate release’ of Imran Khan
234-page document asserts electoral process was marred by serious flaws and compromises
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Rangnick opts to stay as Austria coach, dealing blow to Bayern
The 65-year-old had been tipped to replace Tuchel
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Fuellkrug hands Dortmund Champions League advantage over PSG
Striker outshines superstar Mbappe to a 1-0 victory in front of more than 80,000 fans
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Joint mapping of illegal immigrants ordered in Sindh
CM Shah directs authorities to ascertain accurate number of illegal immigrants in the province
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Zardari steps down as PPPP president
President has informed Election Commission Pakistan about his decision
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Ryan Gosling's daughters drew the line for fire stunts in "The Fall Guy"
Ryan Gosling's daughters banned him from a dangerous stunt! Here is a look at what scared them off in "The Fall Guy"
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Brian Cox hates royals, Los Angeles, “woke culture,” and much more
The “Succession” actor also recently revealed his disdain for “method acting,” insulting his co-star, Jeremy Strong.
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Dua Lipa teams up with Chloe Fineman for SNL promo
SNL maintains its tradition of having actors impersonated on their face.
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K-P CM ready for talks on provincial issues
Says negotiations for release of PTI founder would require a conducive political environment
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Utmanzai tribes warn of civil disobedience over curfew in North Waziristan
Thousands of people staged large peace march in Mir Ali, demand reopening of Ghulam Khan border by January 20
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Polio drive misses target for 935,000 children in merged districts
Security concerns, population displacement hinder vaccination campaign in 2025
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Caretaker cabinet formed in Gilgit-Baltistan after five-week delay
Set-up to manage daily affairs and ensure smooth elections expected by June
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CCP fines Mezan Beverages Rs150m for copying PepsiCo’s Sting
Accused of mimicking Sting’s overall design, colour combination, bottle shape, branding
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New gas reserves discovered in K-P for second consecutive day
Latest discovery of 1.58MMscfd reserves to improve country’s energy security through indigenous resources, says PPL
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Food, housing consume 63% of household spending in Pakistan
Double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and IMF conditions deepen pressure on middle-income households
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Adil Raja, six others handed double life sentences for 'digital terrorism'
ATC imposes 35 years additional imprisonment Rs1.5m fine as trial conducted in absence of accused
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Tirah protest leader freed, terror charges dismissed
K-P’s ATC decision comes after Zahid Afridi’s lawyer argues that charges are politically motivated
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Pakistan, allies urge aid for Gaza; reiterates support for China on Taiwan
Nearly 1.9 million in Gaza at risk amid inadequate shelters, severe winter conditions
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FIA ASI shifted to airport sanitation
Officer penalized by being assigned washroom oversight duty at Karachi Airport
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Cabinet clears new local system for Islamabad
New year’s first meeting also okays off-grid gas sales, captive power levy changes
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PTCL Group approves Rs15bn equity investment in U Microfinance Bank
Bank receives first Rs4bn tranche; next phase of digital strategy due in 2026
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K-P CM rolls out online open courts beginning from Bajaur
CM orders enforcement of fare lists, doctor attendance and wage policy
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Karachi sees spate of road accidents as New Year begins
Police say woman killed near Landhi Hospital, unidentified man dies in Orangi Town
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PSX smashes through 179,000 mark as bulls stay firmly in control
Historic session sees KSE-100 leap 2,679 points to new all-time high
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Food, housing consume 63% of household spending in Pakistan
Double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and IMF conditions deepen pressure on middle-income households
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Dollar makes soft start to 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years
Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals
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Pakistan proposes 5% levy on mobile imports to fund local manufacturing effort
Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy
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CCP imposes Rs2.36b penalties in 2025
Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices
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Energy sector sees mixed results in 2025 amid circular debt, reform efforts
Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed
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State Bank's reserves edge up to $15.91b
Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices
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PSX kicks off new year on bullish note
KSE-100 index surges 2,300 points to record high
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DGPC delays action on ownership change
Says petroleum rights holders must disclose changes in shareholding, capital issuance
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Will we see upgraded Railways fleets by the end of 2026?
Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk
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Government urged to sue India over 'water war'
Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses
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Families see relief from falling food prices, but urban cost pressures persist
Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025
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Electricity consumers given Rs8.35 per unit relief in 2025, Power Division claims
Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer
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Traders declare 2025 'worst year' for businesses in country's history
AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026
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Power tariff likely to be cut by Rs0.72
Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision
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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters
Violent clashes erupt as economic crisis sparks largest demonstrations in three years
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Swiss authorities begin identifying victims of bar fire that killed 40, injured 115
Families await confirmation through DNA testing as severe burns delay identification
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Dollar makes soft start to 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years
Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals
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Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro plea
Brazil's Supreme Court found Bolsonaro guilty of conspiring to stay in power after narrowly losing 2022 elections
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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of killing 1,500 civilians in past month
M23 has seized swathes of the mineral-rich Congolese east with Rwanda's backing
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Fresh clashes kill 6 in Iran cost-of-living protests
Fars reported that the buildings were "severely damaged" and that police arrested several people
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Drone strike in Kherson kills 20
More than 100 revellers gathered at the hotel the night of the attack
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'IS planned New Year's Eve church attacks'
IS planned suicide operations and attacks targeting celebrations
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
Around 4,000 ticketed guests are expected to attend the event outside City Hall
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BD's Jamaat-e-Islami open to unity govt
Surveys suggest JI will finish a close second to BNP
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Iran's Fars Agency Reports 3 More Killed In Fresh Clashes
Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station
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Alex Pereira confirms relationship with UFC fighter Tracy Cortez in New Year post
Alex Pereira marked the new year by confirming his relationship with fellow UFC fighter Tracy Cortez in Instagram post
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Bashir, Potts in England squad for final Ashes Test
The tourists look to finish the series on a high
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What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
Salah's future remains uncertain following his public outburst at being dropped by Slot
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El Kaabi becomes AFCON hero
His overhead kicks secure Morocco’s place at the top of Group A
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Frank accepts 'boring' jibes from Spurs fans
They were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford
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Narvaez, Ruegg to defend Tour Down Under titles
Elite riders will compete on Adelaide roads as World Tour season opens
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Tsitsipas eyes fresh start in 2026 after injury-hit season
The former world number three played only two singles rubbers for Greece l
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Toothless Liverpool held by Leeds
Both sides settled with a 0-0 draw at Anfield
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Manchester City's title bid dented
Sunderland stalemate left the Guardiola’s side four points behind leaders Arsenal
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England fight for scraps in final Ashes clash
The visitors are 3-1 down in the five-match series
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Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale
The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time in Sydney
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Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 record after Sixers’ BBL win
Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket
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Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca
The Italian joined the Blues in 2024 after steering Leicester City to EPL promotion
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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis
He was struggling with a serious back pain during 2025
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Sudan lose to Burkina Faso in AFCON
They are likely to face champions Senegal in the last 16






























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