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Optimistic outlook for wheat crop as sowing surpasses targets
Sowing targets were set at 22.23 million acres and have been 99.63% achieved
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Shipping firms impose extra fees on trade
Maersk says 20-foot container travelling from China to Northern Europe now faces extra charges of $700
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Govt rejects absorbing PIA’s Rs263b debt
Proposes bank settlement with privatisation proceeds
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Oil rises 1% amid ME tensions
Angola’s decision to leave OPEC raises questions over group’s effectiveness in supporting prices
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Foreign currency inflow hopes aid rupee’s uptrend
Currency appreciates for 9th straight day to Rs282.53/$
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Weekly inflation slows down
Marks second consecutive drop attributed to lower petrol, potato prices
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Theft at steel mills on the rise
PSM has suffered loss of Rs18m due to stealing of machinery, assets since 2021
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Plight of the displaced
Despite court orders, process of compensating these displaced families has been marred by delays
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Unaffordable electricity
There is also need to bring some semblance of stability to prices
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Message to Kabul
Pakistan has come up with a categorical stance on Afghanistan
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Markets and competition
Economists see inverse relationship between government regulations and ‘market competition’
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Why political polls are mostly wrong
Polls or surveys need to be done in a very methodological and scientific manner
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Sea blindness and its cure
The vast territory of Pakistan is not directly exposed to ocean
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Israel’s warmania could spark new challenges and tensions
Yom Kippur War prompted Arab states to place an oil embargo on Israeli supporters
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PHC seeks Transparency’s corruption report
Organisation says judiciary second most corrupt institution in Pakistan
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RLNG prices hiked by 10% for Dec
OGRA attributes increase to jump in DES cost
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‘A govt coming to power through stage-managed election will be standing on thin ice’
Analysts weigh in on who could be the ideal choice for PM slot
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PTI stripped of iconic ‘Bat’
ECP nullifies former ruling party’s recently-held intra-party polls
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Gold worth over Rs10m stolen from Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's shrine
Manager of the shrine dismissed after he confessed to crime
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Imran submits nomination papers to contest polls from Mianwali
Ex-PM’s nomination papers were submitted for the National Assembly constituency NA-89
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Exclusive: India probe into bribery claim in toxic syrup tests nears completion
Tests at govt laboratory showed syrups not toxic : India
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US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year
Communication b/w two militaries is crucial to preventing miscalculation from spiraling into conflict, Pentagon
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SC directs ECP to redress PTI concerns about level-playing field
Bench says fair, transparent elections more important than election results
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Undeterred, Baloch women to hold sit-in
Location and time will be disclosed later for future actions, say activists
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Gunman kills 14 in unprecedented attack at Prague university
Govt declares day of mourning across central European countries for December 23
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Imran, Qureshi get bail in cipher case
SC orders submission of surety bonds worth Rs1 million each
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Israel bombs Gaza aid crossing as UN plans vote
UN office in Gaza receives reports of Israeli forces summarily executing Palestinian men
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Two more days granted for polls nominations
Imran, Tareen defy ban to enter race for NA-89 Mianwali and NA-155 Lodhran respectively
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Pakistani couple sentenced to life in Italy for killing daughter
Saman had refused marrying her cousin in Pakistan
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Indian parliament, judiciary cannot legislate IIOJK matter: APC
Says steps taken to change region’s demography are against the spirit of UNSC resolutions
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Deadlock between IPP, PML-N over number of seats persists
Former MNA Mehdi says seat adjustment with IPP would be detrimental for PML-N
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Will PTI’s virtual strength translate into votes?
PILDAT president highlights importance of holding rallies to gain public support
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Hopes of PTI supporters dashed
Imran’s legal team made a significant mistake by not requesting suspension of trial court's judgment, says advocate
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Press organisations decry media curbs
PFUJ, CPNE, and AEMEND condemn ban on court coverage in cipher case
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Robbers hit Rs3.5m jackpot in brazen robbery
Police suspect involvement of electronics warehouse staff
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Removal of billboards in 15 days ordered
Supreme Court had also banned private company sponsored traffic signboards
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GDA’s politicking gains pace as election looms
The alliance is trying to recruit political heavyweights to counter PPP in Sindh
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‘Politics of hatemongers to be defeated’
PPP would secure 95% of seats in Sindh, emerge as a successful party, says Sharjeel
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Corrupt officials of SBCA to face legal action
Employees are accused of being involved in facilitating illegal constructions
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GERD up at alarming level in country, says expert
GERD involves a defect in esophageal sphincter, leading to reflux of stomach acids, bile, indigestion, stomach pain
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SHC temporarily suspends gas tariff hike for textile industry
SSGC raised tariff for natural gas supplied to textile industry on Nov 8, 2023
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SC summons interim report on contempt plea against ex-CM
Non-compliance of orders for resettlement of Gujjar, Orangi, Mehmoodabad nullahs irks apex court
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Ex-MPA joins PTI-Parliamentarians
Wazir says people had great expectations from PTI, party did not work for welfare of people.
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ANP-PPP spar over Bilour family seats
Leadership to decide on contested seats as talks continue
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BNP says governor will resign if Baloch marchers not freed
Sardar Mengal slams police action in federal capital
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Widespread concern as UoP salaries stall
PUTA warns of boycotting classes, sit-in if dues not paid in next 24 hours
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U-turns to be blocked
Regional Transport Authority also decided to launch vehicle inspection system.
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Woman ‘strangled’ to death by in-laws
Victim’s sister, uncle claim to be eyewitnesses of gruesome murder
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Moonshine kills three in Vehari
Police arrest two suspected bootleggers
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Multan Museum to open in June
Project cost was earlier estimated at Rs80 million, but later inflation, rising dollar rate increased cost
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G-B governor calls for separate province as demand for new provinces grows
Mehdi Shah warns of protests similar to those in AJK if rights continue to be denied
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Security forces kill nine terrorists in two separate operations across K-P: ISPR
Terrorists were involved in numerous attacks against security forces and in targeted killings of innocent civilians
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Saad Rafique seeks Nawaz Sharif's intervention to reduce pressure on opposition
PML-N leader says no one ready to become guarantor for Imran Khan, urges fresh 'charter of democracy'
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Implementation of uniform diagnostic test rates stalled in K-P MTI hospitals
Provincial cabinet approved new rates for diagnostic laboratory tests conducted in govt hospitals on November 14
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Food inflation bites as poultry, vegetable prices soar above official rates in Lahore
Consumers term weekly price lists 'symbolic,' saying they offer little protection against rising market rates
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Naqvi warns travellers attempting to go abroad with incomplete documents
Interior Minister says those who bring bad name to Pakistan will face strict action
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Pakistan, Iraq vow to fight extremism, terrorism and narco trade, step up bilateral cooperation
President Zardari requests improved facilitation for Pakistani pilgrims in meeting with Iraqi President Dr Abdul Latif
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Afghanistan must choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan: CDF Asim Munir
70% of militant formations from Afghanistan consist of Afghans, he said at National Ulema Conference on Dec 10
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Eight dacoits killed in Ghotki katcha operation, two dozen hostages rescued
DIG Sukkur says raids are under way in Katcha Karachi, Rajwani and Razi areas
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Four injured as air compressor bursts at Sibi workshop
Officials say incident caused by technical fault, lack of safety measures, which is commonly seen at such shops
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Sameer stars as Pakistan crush India to clinch U19 Asia Cup title
He scored 172 off 113 as the Men in Green registered a massive 191-run victory
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KP governor calls for peace, legal process after Imran Khan verdict
Faisal Karim Kundi says convictions were decided by courts and cannot be reversed through protests
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Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of potential PTI protests
32 pickets established across city, Elite Force commandos on patrol as additional police personnel remain on standby
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NAB begins probes into Rs40bn Pakistan Railways land cases
Cases involve illegal occupation, disputed leases and unpaid dues across Lahore, Karachi, Mardan, Balochistan
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Pakistan looking for new wicketkeepers
Rohail, Saad, and Ghori are on the selectors’ radar
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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Resolving industry issues key to revival
SITE Hyderabad flags energy, infrastructure gaps; calls for gas tariff relief
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Pakistan receives $700m WB financing for tax reforms, budget transparency
'New loan package is multi-year, multi-programme initiative to support macroeconomic stability, service delivery'
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Gold moves further out of public reach as prices extend rally
Price of gold per tola rose by Rs1,300 to Rs456,162
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Bayer Pakistan continues its women’s health focus by launching new medication to treat endometriosis
Aligned with “Health for All, Hunger for None,” Bayer expands access to endometriosis treatment for millions of women
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ADB reviews progress on ML-I rail upgradation
Ground-breaking of Karachi-Rohri section set for July 2026; upgradation of ML-I urged
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Chaman traders raise concerns over border closures
Commerce minister says border decisions beyond ministry's mandate
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Gas utilities reject proposal to end fixed asset return
Oppose any change, as many benchmarks are linked to current pricing formula
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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US strikes kill five IS members
Forces say they struck more than 70 IS targets in what Trump described as 'very serious retaliation' for Dec 13 attack
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Wheelchair user flies into space
Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace, mechatronics engineer, was among passengers to cross Karman line
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‘Russian strikes aim to cut off Ukraine from sea’
Strikes have escalated even as US pursues uphill diplomatic drive to coax deal to end war
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How Hindutva hollowed out India’s secular promise
When a leading politician pulls a Muslim woman’s hijab in public, it is not a casual act
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Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Sources said Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
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Three Afghan migrants die of cold while trying to cross into Iran
The migrants tried to enter Iran on Wednesday but were stopped by Afghan border forces
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Seven elephants killed in India train accident
The driver hit emergency brakes, but the elephants charged toward the oncoming train
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US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Trump said Syria backed the strikes and the US was delivering “very serious retaliation,” he posted.
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Iran executes architecture student accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad
27-year-old allegedly confessed, becomes 10th person executed on espionage charges since June this year
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Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing amid rising unrest
Dhaka deploying police, paramilitary ahead of funeral; media and cultural sites attacked
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal



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