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India election: Victory in the shadows of defeat
Shocking election results force Modi to swallow bitter pill of coalition compromises
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Poor people pay more taxes
Burden rises because of increase in share of indirect taxes to 85%
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Led by exports, cement sales increase 8% in May
Industry asks govt to address concerns in upcoming budget
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Cigarette taxes cause heavy revenue loss
Study advocates effective tax policy to curb evasion, provide level playing field
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Stocks slump as budget uncertainty prevails
KSE-100 index nosedives 908.60 points, settles at 74,666.66
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Petroleum levy collection target surpassed
Govt receives Rs907b against target of Rs869b with one month to spare
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Rupee rises following oil price fall
Currency has largely remained stable as it continued to move in range of Rs278-278.50/$ over the past several weeks
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Researchers seek incentives to promote organic farming
Propose shift to natural farming as such crops are toxin-free, not harmful to health
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Textile millers demand competitive tariff
Call for restoring zero-rated sales tax facility
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Govt faces hard choices
Considers whether to scrap 15% tax on banks or collect more
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Qatar to recruit skilled workers from Punjab
CM, PML-N president discuss infrastructure cooperation with ambassador
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Pleas about PTI symbol, tribunals referred to LHC CJ
Judges request hearing by appropriate benches
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Cattle market struggles with soaring costs
Traders increase prices as fodder rates rise
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Banned outfits barred from collecting animal hides
Only organisations registered with the Charity Commission will be able to receive the sacrificial animal hides
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Man wising to remarry killed by sons
According to the police, the farmland owner was brutally murdered by his sons in the Pakpattan Saddar area.
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Biodegradable bags to be encouraged
Experts hail single-use plastic ban to curb pollution
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Fire-resistant forests? Yes, indeed!
The haystack of needles of conifer trees that shed regularly is especially vulnerable to forests fires
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Keeping pace in a fast changing world
The present chaotic political situation is another drag undermining national power and prestige
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Democratic governance dynamics
Democracy plays a pivotal role in ensuring peace and stability on the global stage
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Importance of accountability in intelligence
Accountability in intelligence also depends upon the kind of system of state structure which is in place in a country
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G7’s peace gesture
G7 countries’ stress on Hamas accepting US-backed proposal is tantamount to Washington obtaining a consensual outcome
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Normalising inflation
Bringing headline inflation to 30-month low is a positive development for the country’s economy
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World Environment Day
urgency of funding and support to shield populations from climate disasters cannot be overstated
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One-third of American Jews agree Israel committed 'genocide' in Gaza: Poll
Over 51% of American Jews support Biden's decision to withhold arms shipments to Israel, survey finds
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Two pupils suffer acid burns at Kohsar varsity
Dissatisfied with admin’s behaviour, families shift victims to private facility in Pindi
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Stagnant water may cause viral disease outbreak
Stagnant water has become breeding ground for mosquitoes due to CDA negligence in federal government's industrial hub
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Educators rewarded for ‘excellence’
A teacher award ceremony was held in the federal capital to celebrate the educators of Pakistan
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Diverse environmental champions honoured
Awards given to organisations for innovative work on World Environment Day
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Narcotics smuggling bid thwarted
Timely action of Motorway Police foiled the attempt to smuggle a huge consignment of drugs from Peshawar to Rawalpindi
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Haripur police resolve mystery murder case
The police successfully recovered the 9mm pistol used in the crime from the accused
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IHC seeks LG polls date
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani warns of contempt in case of non-compliance in 7 days
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NEPRA notifies Rs3.76 per unit electricity rate hike
Hike allows power companies to recover over Rs46 billion from consumers for third quarter of FY 2023-24
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Controversy over Dak Prescott's reserved tribute as NFL mourns Larry Allen's sudden passing
Dallas Cowboys quarterback's minimal reaction to Allen's death has met with criticism.
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King Charles sends ‘special gift’ to Princess Lilibet on her birthday despite rift with Prince Harry
Lilibet met King Charles only once during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, yet he ensured to send her a birthday gift.
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‘Imran Khan to walk free from jail soon’
Intezar Panjutha says ex-PM enduring incarceration for the nation's sake, will regain freedom without any deal
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Pakistan receives $2.8b in flood relief so far
Some $11 billion pledges made in the Geneva Conference for the flood-affected population
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Protest in AJK against Modi's win in India
Protesters criticise crackdown in recent years by Modi's govt on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
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Eidul Azha likely on June 17 in Pakistan
Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz says Zil Hajj moon is expected to be sighted on June 7
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Confidence in country's economic direction rises from 12% to 18%
Proportion of Pakistanis who describe economy as 'strong' has quadrupled since first quarter, rising from 4% to 16%
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Fears for India's Muslims as Modi's Hindu nationalists win third term
Many Indian Muslims worry Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP will relegate them to 'second-class citizens'
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TikToker shot dead by security guard in Karachi
Victim was recording a video in North Nazimabad’s Sareena Mobile Market, which angered the guard
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Insider reveals the identity of the PR masterminds guiding Harry and Meghan
The Sussexes' new PR team is going all out to revamp the couple's image, according to royal insider.
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Federal budget to be presented on June 12, totaling around Rs18t
National Economic Council meeting to approve PSDP on June 10; National Economic Survey to be presented on June 11
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UN decries 'unfathomable' killings in West Bank since October 7
At least 505 Palestinians had been killed in the West Bank by the Israeli military
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Govt accused of reneging on ex-FATA promises
Asad Qaiser accuses govt of ruining economy by closing Afghan borders
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Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in Florida on $1 million fraud charges
Rapper Sean Kingston faces over $1 million in fraud charges alongside his mother.
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WATCH: Nigel Farage hit with milkshake by protester on first day of campaign
Milkshake mayhem ensues as Brexit leader Nigel Farage becomes the target of a rogue protester.
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Court halts execution of five ex-naval officers
IHC seeks opinion of Navy chief within three weeks
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WATCH: Tumult in French parliament over Palestinian flag, clothing
Rachel Keke an MP, brandished the flag at the start of a session of questions to government in the lower house.
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Seinfeld star Michael Richards opens up about shocking racist rant, claims he's changed
Seinfeld's Kramer regrets racist rant, claims he's 'done enough' to move on
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‘No Plan B’: Bilawal warns of fallout if US-Iran talks fail
Says the international community doesn’t have a plan B so plan A needs to achieve a peaceful resolution
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Fact Check: Viral video of schoolgirl pulling gun on men harassing father is scripted
Fact-check found no credible media reports supporting the viral claim after keyword search
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PMDC warns of action as probe launched into Mirpurkhas student’s death
PMDC president strongly condemns the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly allegations of harassment
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Partition memories resurface as 3 Sikh pilgrims revisit Pakistan after decades for Baisakhi festival
During their 10-day stay, pilgrims will visit key sites including Nankana Sahib and Panja Sahib
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Pakistan Navy rescues 18 crew members after distress call in Arabian Sea
Rescued crew members of five countries, repatriated to their respective countries after medical care
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JD Vance hopeful of 'positive' outcome as he departs for US-Iran talks in Islamabad
Says President Trump has given some pretty clear guidelines
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FO clarifies visa-on-arrival facility for 'Islamabad Talks' limited to US, Iran delegates, journalists
Naqvi reviews security arrangements in capital, directs that strict measures be implemented for foreign dignitaries
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Sindh CTD arrests suspected target killer linked to banned outfit in Karachi
Says he was involved in multiple terrorist activities in the past
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Judge expresses anger over missing evidence in Rajab Butt case, orders statement recording
Investigation officer tells the court that he has neither full knowledge of the case nor of its investigation
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Pakistan growth seen at 4.5% in FY2027: ADB
Flags recovery but warns inflation may rise to 6.5% by FY2027 amid global uncertainty, Middle East tensions
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Sindh announces early closure of markets, malls under austerity measures
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions
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Dar, French FM discuss Lebanon violations, reaffirm bilateral cooperation
Pakistan, France stress ceasefire adherence, diplomatic path for peace
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Pakistan, Vietnam reaffirm ties as Zardari congratulates Vietnamese president
President hopes to deepen Pakistan–Vietnam cooperation, lauds ties and country’s progress under new leadership
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Pakistani jets escorting Iranian delegation for Islamabad talks; it's old
Video from February 17, 2019, unrelated to current peace talks, shows Pakistani jets greeting MBS on his visit
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KSE-100 closes near 168,000 points on US-Iran peace optimism
Benchmark index touches an intraday high of 168,290 before settling in positive territory
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Mild pullback follows record surge at PSX
KSE-100 index falls 0.18%; market cools off after 9% spike a day ago
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Urea smuggling risk alarms minister
Closing stock at 800,000 tonnes for Kharif as concerns raised over buffer adequacy at peak demand
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Gas industry calls for ramping up production
Following the ceasefire, Pakistan has successfully averted energy shortages
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Gujranwala industrial expo opens in Karachi
Three-day event to showcase diversity, competitiveness as economy shows cautious optimism
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FinMin seeks input for budget
Chambers propose lower policy rates, abolition of Section 7E, regional linkages
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Oil pares gains torise about 1%
Israel's peace talks plan with Lebanon erased 5% early gains
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Chinese tyre firm to invest $120m
Service Long March targets $100m exports as Pakistan becomes fifth-largest tyre exporter to US
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Pakistan, Ethiopia envisage trilateral maritime alliance
Plan to sign deal, also involving Djibouti, to boost Asia-Africa trade
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SBP reserves rise $19m to $16.4b
Gold tumbles despite global gains; rupee edges higher
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World Bank cuts GDP forecast to 3%
CAD may widen to $4.9b on higher energy imports, lower remittances amid war
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PSX closes above 165,000 points amid geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices
Trading activity remained robust, with volumes reaching 456 million shares
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Gold prices in Pakistan fall amid decline in global market
The price of gold per tola decreased by Rs9,500 in the local market
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Govt seeks $1b ADB climate loan
CDWP defers $40m World Bank project over exorbitant rates for furniture, laptops
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Trump says US loading warships with ‘best weapons’ if no deal reached with Iran
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf demands Lebanon ceasefire before talks
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Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers for 1st Friday prayers after weeks-long closure
Closure barred five Friday prayers in March-April; worship resumed on sixth Friday
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Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Only UAE, Morocco and US paid funds among 10 nations pledging support for peace board
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From critic to negotiator: JD Vance to spearhead US efforts in Iran ceasefire talks
Vance faces major test in Islamabad talks, a key moment for 2028 hopeful amid challenges ahead
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Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
Putin envoy Dmitriev meets Trump officials in US on peace talks and economic cooperation efforts
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World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to US-Iran war
'What we're witnessing is not just a displacement crisis; becoming a food security crisis,' says WFP country director
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Israeli military chief says army is ‘still in state of war’ in Lebanon
‘In Iran, we are in a ceasefire, but we can return to operating there at any moment,’ says army chief
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Fact check: Viral video does not show new US troop deployment to Middle East
Video from June 6, 2023, unrelated to US-Iran war, shows a US military ceremony in California
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Asian stocks set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks
Gains driven by easing Middle East tensions as investors eye reopening of Hormuz shipping route
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China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader
Says both sides of strait belong to 'one China' as KMT chief calls for institutionalised mechanisms for dialogue
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Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Nielsen underlined the importance of maintaining the post-war geopolitical order
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Britain must take a new path, says Starmer
Britain's PM said crisis, which has already pushed up fuel prices in Britain, is expected to drive further inflation
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Putin orders weekend ceasefire in Ukraine
Putin's decree, released by the Kremlin, ordered Russian forces to observe a ceasefire starting at 4 pm on Saturday
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Melania Trump denies any ties to Epstein
US first lady urges Congress to hold hearings for victims
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Iran's supreme leader vows ‘new phase’ in Hormuz management, demands war compensation
Message marks 40 days since Khamenei killing, calls it a historic blow and painful moment for Iran
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Hikaru Nakamura spends 67 minutes on single move before losing Candidates match
Hikaru Nakamura uses over an hour on one move but loses to Javokhir Sindarov in Candidates match
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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW
He is due to appear in court on May 7 after allegedly blowing more than twice legal limit in a random breath test
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Tamim becomes youngest BCB chief
He will lead a 11-member ad hoc committee
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McIlroy finds new challenges
He said the win lifted “an incredible weight” off him
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Flick defends young Yamal
Coach says he will always support and protect the player
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Slot tips Liverpool to bounce back
Manager believes his team can recover from recent setbacks
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Sinner, Alcaraz shine in Monte Carlo
Both players opened clay court seasons by crushing their opponents
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Peshawar District Inter-Club Weightlifting Championship to start on April 14
Six clubs to compete in six weight categories at Sports Complex Gym Hall
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WAPDA, Punjab reach final of 61st National Table Tennis Championship
Sensational semi-final victories set stage for title clash in Peshawar
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Australian cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports
He is due to appear in court on May 7
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Chalmers targets Olympic gold
The 27-year-old clocked 48.39 seconds to secure Australian Open title
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PSB boosts sports fund
The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting
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Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted
Politano scored in the 79th minute to beat Milan 1-0
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Wawrinka falls on Monte Carlo farewell
He was defeated 7-5, 7-5 by Sebastian Baez
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Iran awaiting FIFA response
They requested to move Group G matches to Mexico











































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