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Despite reduction, oil prices still higher
Businessmen ask govt to ensure benefits of lower fuel prices reach common man
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Stocks little changed in roller-coaster ride
KSE-100 index dips 94 points, or 0.14% WoW, settles at 66,130
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Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC acquires stake for $3.6b
Deepens chemicals expansion with majority share in Fertiglobe
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Minister explores tech collaboration in China tour
Ejaz discusses transfer of Chinese technology to Pakistan’s SEZs
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PC board approves rules to accelerate PIA privatisation
Under new rules, state assets can be sold to foreign nations via direct negotiations
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Global brands eye Pakistan’s market at international expo
Foreign delegations from Iran, Indonesia, China, and more actively tap into opportunities at ICPF in Karachi
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Activision to pay $50m to settle lawsuit
Sues 'Call of Duty' maker over allegations that it routinely underpaid and failed to promote female employees
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Investment in govt debt hits record
Banks inject 92% of deposits into T-bills and PIBs, leaving little for private sector
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93,000 children contract pneumonia across K-P this year
Diagnosis in 12,000 children under age of five in Lower Dir while Haripur reports 11,000 cases and Peshawar 9,00
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Two interim Balochistan ministers resign
Governor accepts resignations of Nawabzada Jamal Raisani, Umair Muhammad Hassani
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Tribute paid to APS martyrs, families on 9th anniversary
'Day of Dec 16, 2014 will always be remembered as a dark day in history of country': PM
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Police suspect Uzbeks involved in Tank attack
DI Khan CTD registers FIR against five attackers, collects DNA samples, finger prints of terrorists
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FM draws world attention to Indian SC verdict
Jilani pens letters to UN, OIC & EU informing them of illegality of order on Kashmir status
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City enjoys maiden artificial rain
UAE helps test meteorological technology in Shahdara
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Govt to build museum near Iqbal mausoleum
Participants decide that all the items used by Iqbal will be displayed in one place
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PU, Chinese varsity agree to collaborate
Visits pave way for collaboration b/w universities in areas such as joint scientific research, cooperative education
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Suspected addict attempts suicide
Liaqat Ali, a 40-year-old drug addict, was found in a distressed state inside a barber shop
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Teenage driver’s age reassessment approved
12-member board of doctors formed
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Weed control ‘crucial for wheat production’
Weeds not only absorb essential nutrients but also creates a conducive environment for pests
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ECP moves to put in place poll plan
Seeks judiciary for appellate tribunals; issues PM notice for removal of ‘politically affiliated’ ministers, advisers
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ECP to take up PTI poll case tomorrow
ECP to hear PTI intra-party election cases on Dec 18; contempt case against Imran Khan and Fawad Chaudhry on Dec 19
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Kashmiris laud Thewliss for raising IIOJK issue in UK parliament
Pakistani, Kashmiri diaspora lauds MPs for raising Kashmir issue in UK Parliament, call for continued advocacy
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Middle East quandary: unravelling the zero-sum equation
There is an Arabic proverb that translates as ‘Baghdad falls, Damascus stands, and Cairo wins’
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Textbook prices surge
Surge in textbook prices by a staggering 95% within year poses a formidable challenge to education sector in Sindh
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Women’s shelter conditions
Facilities at these shelters are notably deficient, lacking essential amenities
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Feb 8 is ballot day
Supreme Court has ensured that general elections will be held on Feb 8
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Justice on trial
Concept of justice is integral to success of many modern political systems, with democracy being no exception
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Gaza and climate change
This has been 100-year war or about 75 if you count it from Nakba
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Great powers, peace and conflict
Great powers are determined largely on basis of their military capability, says Mearsheimer
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Israel bombards northern and southern Gaza, many reported dead
Airstrikes intensify, hit civillian areas in Gaza; US urges more targeted strikes; tension in West Bank rises
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Lahore achieves meteorological milestone with artificial rain to counter smog
Punjab capital, with UAE collaboration, achieves historic artificial rain success using cloud seeding
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Iran executes agent of Israel's Mossad intelligence service - official media
The execution comes a day after militants attacked a police station in Sistan-Baluchestan province
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Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah dies
Emir was admitted to hospital late last month due to emergency health problem
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APS tragedy ‘strengthened nation’s resolve against terror’
Kakar says entire country is proud of its martyrs and their families
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US religious freedom watchdog 'implores' Biden administration to designate India
Indian government routinely denies any discrimination in the Hindu-majority country
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Justice Masood takes oath as acting CJP
Justice Masood will serve as the acting chief justice during CJP Isa's absence
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COAS seeks UN-led efforts for Gaza ceasefire
In meeting with Guterres, Gen Asim expresses concern over unfolding of human tragedy war zone
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Israel mistakenly kills three captives; US urges Israel to 'scale down' attacks
Palestinian death toll nears 19,000; intense fighting, bombardment reported overnight
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PTI slams rounding-up of its leaders ahead of elections
Declares Marwat’s arrest outside LHC unconstitutional, demands his release
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PML-N, PPP blast PTI's 'suicide attack' on polls
ECP`s decision to halt training session for ROs and DROs raises concerns about scheduled polls on February 8.
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Justice Naqvi’s plea to stay SJC action dismissed
SC adjourns hearing of judge’s case till Jan 8
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Rs2b will be released to media for ads
Minister Ahmad assures CPNE that Sindh govt is well aware of their problems
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Women’s participation a must for progress: Mushaal
Narrowing gender gap in Pakistan, particularly within politics is main component of 100-day plan initiated by MoHR
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Ex-minister to contest polls as independent candidate
Mehtab stepped down as senior PML-N leader, saying party was turning a blind eye to public issues, ignoring workers.
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A firm strike of the gavel
SC order forecloses doors on high courts to muscle in top court’s rulings
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PHC halts ECP decision, awaits PTI’s appeal
LHC issues notices on Imran’s pleas against disqualification, party polls
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IHC sets aside delimitation of two NA constituencies
Orders ECP to re-draw NA-35, NA-36 constituencies after hearing all parties again
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Pakistan unbowed to terror nine years after APS
Pakistan’s anti-terror fight continues to safeguard nation, thwart enemy designs
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Trans Peshawar to start new express route
Express route encompasses a total of 15 stops
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Police secure Khadija Shah’s 7-day remand
She is produced before Quetta ATC amid tight security by police
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Astronomical forecast suggests Rajab to begin on Dec 22
SUPARCO says moon age will exceed 35 hours by sunset on December 21
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PNS Khaibar commissioned as Pakistan-Turkey naval project advances
Turkish president says warships will boost Pakistan Navy’s operational and maritime security capabilities
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Dense fog disrupts traffic, diverts flights in Karachi
Fog affected Super Highway, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Clifton early morning
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Militants attack police vehicle near Afghan refugee camp in Bannu
Camp had been used by militants as cover for multiple attacks on security forces, says DPO
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President Zardari in Iraq for talks on trade, energy, manpower
Meetings to focus on trade, energy, reconstruction and people-to-people links
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The new agriculture frontier
Can Pakistan adopt digital agriculture quickly enough?
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PMD signs deal to set up automatic weather stations
High-tech sensor-equipped AWS systems are being installed in Pakistan for the first time
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Special children's school in Rawalpindi faces closure risk
The institute does not have its own government building and operates from rented premises
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Mama Qadeer Baloch passes away
His death marks the end of a life dedicated to patient, nonviolent activism
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Capital police strengthen security framework in 2025
Over 6,000 personnel oversaw parliamentary sessions, int'l delegations and mega events
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Ichhra gold heist suspect faces seventh FIR
The new case has been registered at Ichhra police station on her complaint
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Violence without touch
Digital violence is emerging as one of the least visible yet most pervasive threats facing women in Pakistan
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Karachi's e-marking system fails, delays intermediate results by six months
Checkers cite vague payment terms, time-consuming procedures
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Doctor dismissed amid probe
The senior registrar on duty supervised the treatment, during which an argument started between the doctors
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Court cancels DSP's bail in double murder case
Investigators said fresh evidence had strengthened the prosecution's case
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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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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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Google warns US visa staff against international travel
Embassy delays up to 12 months, international travel risking extended stay outside US
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Moscow intent on pressing on in Ukraine: Putin
Moscow will seize the rest of Ukrainian land he has proclaimed as Russian by force if talks fail
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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









































































































