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Minister calls for national seed policy
Malik called for a uniform regulatory regime across all crop varieties to enhance Pakistan’s seed system
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Further tax on salaried class sought
World Bank asks govt to tax income below Rs50,000, cut Rs500,000 threshold
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Digital payments may help solve challenges
Digitisation can boost Pakistan’s GDP by 7%, create 4m jobs
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Cement sales decline by 3.96% in September
Total despatches reach 4.115 million tonnes, down from 4.284 million tonnes last year
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Rice exports likely to soar 40%
USDA estimates Pakistan will export 4.8m tons of rice, fetch extra $1b
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Construction of Sindh Forensic Lab in doldrums
ECP to halt all development projects in the run-up to the upcoming general elections affecting construction adversely
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Compliance with UN protocol a must for GSP-Plus status: speakers
Ex ministers, MPs, rights activists, govt officials call for effective enforcement of relevant laws
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Indonesia invites Pakistani businesses to 38th Trade Expo
Three-day visa processing time is being ensured for the expo visitors which will continue for five days
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Poaching poses serious threat to rare species of sea turtles
Pollution, boat strikes, marine debris and reckless fishing are added threats
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Suspected killers of Mufti Ziaur Rehman nabbed
Four held in case lodged at Sharea Faisal Police Station under sections of murder and terrorism
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Swat’s Kabal witnesses ‘first-ever’ women cricket match
Mingora women’s cricket team beat Kabal by seven runs
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ECP asks MoFA to invite international observers
Approves code of conduct for international observers
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Iran's Khamenei says normalising Israel ties is a losing bet - state media
Iran's Khamenei warns against normalising ties with Israel, while Israel's PM Netanyahu remains optimistic
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UN opposes Pak plan to evict 'illegal immigrants'
Kabul embassy calls crackdown on Afghans ‘harassment’
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Rakaposhi cricket tournament showcases true beauty of Gilgit-Baltistan
Played at world’s highest natural stadium, event aims to promote peace among people of Diamer, Hunza and Nagar
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Remedying sick societies through education
No human being wants to become bad; his environment, his ignorance and his unreality force him to become so
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10 terrorists killed in Tank IBO
Militants were involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing of civilians, says ISPR
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India police raid media office, journalists' homes in illegal funding probe
Indian police raid NewsClick and journalists' homes in foreign funding probe, raising media freedom concerns
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Strong tremors shake parts of India for 2nd day
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred with Nepal epicenter at 2:51 p.m., says National Center for Seismology of India
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Pakistan needs ‘careful’ economic management to get macroeconomic stability: WB
The poverty headcount in country is estimated to have reached 39.4% in FY23, says report
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Civilian casualties in terror attacks doubled in September
136 killed, 144 injured in 65 militant attacks across the country last month, says Islamabad-based think tank
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Aliens told to depart by Nov 1 or face ouster
NAP apex body approves ‘one document regime’ for Afghanistan
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31 deaths in hospital due to ‘shortage’ of medicines trigger outrage in India
Maharashtra forms inquiry committee to probe deaths in Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Hospital in Nanded district
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Rare sea turtles face grave threat of poaching along Pakistan’s coast
Poaching of baby turtles and eggs increasing risk to survival of already endangered species
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PTI calls upon PM, CEC for recovery of leaders, workers
Secretary General Omar terms issue of enforced disappearances most blatant form of pre-poll rigging
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Nawaz to return with protective bail, surrender to court after: Sana
PML-N leader says party supremo to head to court after welcome reception
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India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats
Threatens to revoke diplomatic immunity of diplomats told to leave who remain after October 10
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Navy announces new chief of naval staff
Says Vice Admiral Naveed will be promoted to rank of admiral on Oct 7
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Parliament must be respected: CJ
sa says Practice and Procedure Act does not transfer powers outside SC
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Wife fears poisoning of Imran in prison
Bushra Bibi asks IHC to enhance security of her husband in Adiala Jail
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Uplift funds issue could be taken to courts, warns Bilawal
PPP chief declares party is ready for elections; seeks immediate announcement of polls date
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Drop in fuel prices fail to reduce train fares
Price of diesel, which is used by the Pakistan Railways, has decreased by Rs11 per litre
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SC sets strict schedule for fuel price adjustment case
AAG highlights challenges in recovering Rs40 billion following LHC’s ruling against FPA in electricity bills
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IMF mission to arrive in Pakistan by late Oct
Discussions to be held on plan to reduce expenses, suspending officer recruitment
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Inflation rate bounces back to four-month high
Clocks in at 31.4% in Sept due to administrated hike in electricity, fuel prices
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Appeal period against death sentence extended
Petitioner contended that time period set by British colonial rulers was too short
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Inquiry into adverse reactions of Avastin injections urged
PMA calls on authorities to launch transparent inquiry to uncover root causes of these problems
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Slums to be included in social protection net
CM says poverty ratio in city's kutchi abadis as high as rural areas of the province
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‘Impossible to predict quake’
National Tsunami Centre director trashes rumours of earthquake hitting Pakistan
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Power protest causes traffic nightmare
Routes to DHA, Clifton disrupted due to roadblocks on busy intersection
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SHC orders arrest of over 50,000 absconders
Says since currently there is no political govt so no MPA or MNA will interfere
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Employees ring corruption, nepotism alarm bells
Sweepers, guards, gardeners manage to pass computer based typing test for the post of a Junior Clerk
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Decision reserved on pleas against sugar prices
LHC division bench headed by Justice Shahid Karim reserved decision on different petitions challenging hike
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Durrani proposes general, LB polls held in tandem
Former minister says everybody wants peace and harmony in country
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Polio worker injured in accidental shooting
Security guard detained for investigation
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Crackdown rattles Afghans in Pakistan
An estimated 600,000 Afghans have arrived in Pakistan since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in August 2021
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CS orders evaluation of Sialkot projects
Expresses dissatisfaction over pace of work
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Rural matchmaking grows judicious
High exposure to popular media has complicated the spousal preferences of singles in urban areas
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Women dept, UNICEF to curb child marriages
Secretary stresses implementation of law across Punjab
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Resources pledged to protect Mianwali
Interim CM Mohsin Naqvi vows to adequately equip, fund police to affectively safeguard people of Mianwali district
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Pakistan open to Gaza stabilisation force: Rubio
No definitive commitment yet, US ‘very grateful to Pakistan’ for the offer, says US Secretary of State
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Pakistan summons Afghan envoy, issues demarche over North Waziristan attack
Islamabad demands full investigation and decisive action against perpetrators and facilitators of terrorist attacks
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JI stages sit-ins at 13 points across Karachi against poor governance
Strongly criticises PPP govt on killing of people by heavy traffic, street criminals, and people falling in manholes
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K-P cabinet approves Rs31b security boost
CTD, Special Branch get funds as govt hits out at Centre over non-release of NFC funds
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PHC dismisses PTI MNA's petition
Lifts stay order; ECP can proceed against Sohail Sultan
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Maid torture suspect claims false allegations, calls video misleading
Nauman denies assaulting Yasmeen Bibi, alleges conspiracy and partial video manipulation
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K-P govt must cooperate to avoid governor’s rule, says Kundi
Rules out the possibility of talks with groups who have taken up arms against the state
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29,000 dog bite cases, 19 deaths from rabies reported in Karachi during 2025
Negligence on part of authorities, people feeding stray dogs main reasons behind rising cases
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PM hails anti-smuggling drive as crackdown on petroleum lifts revenue by 82%
Directs FBR to intensify action against tax evasion and illicit trade
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President Zardari to take official visit to Iraq from Dec 20-24
During his visit, the president will hold meetings with Iraqi leadership, review full spectrum of bilateral relations
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Uproar in Senate panel as Aleem Khan and Palwasha Khan trade barbs
Video of the verbal slugfest is making the rounds on social media, showing both of them yelling at each other
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Dar accuses India of violating IWT as Chenab levels fall
Indus Water Commissioner reports sharp drop in Chenab levels, flow stood at just 1,800 cusecs on Dec 16 recorded data
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BIPP flags climate risks as real economic threat
Report highlights governance gaps, experts urge public-private collaboration
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US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins
SEC's decision to rescind stringent crypto rules, dismiss lawsuits among their biggest victories
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PSX nears 172k on funds buying
Record rally pushes index up by 1,647 points following better C/A data, yield cut
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Chaman Chamber seeks incentives for industries
Urges federal govt to develop infrastructure, offer duty and tax concession
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Ministry urged to waive port charges
KCCI seeks relief on demurrage as cargo remains stuck for 10 days
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Pakistan advances cashless economy with focus on digital banks, financial inclusion
Aurangzeb meets Ant International, Easypaisa delegation on rails and government payments in cashless drive
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World Bank urges Pakistan to reform gas sector, split utilities for debt control
Asks Pakistan to develop road map to bring efficiency, cut losses in gas sector
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Pakistan's foreign reserves reach $21.09b, boosted by IMF inflows
Total liquid reserves rise with $1.3b increase, strengthening import cover to 2.62 months, as gold prices also climb
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Pakistan, China advance talks on $2.2b industrial complex at Port Qasim
Project focuses on shipbuilding and shipbreaking facilities, plus modern steel mill integrated with port operations
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PM seeks post IMF exit strategy
Iqbal warns country may slip into another programme without surge in exports
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PSX falls 133 points in choppy trading
Lacks clear direction amid consolidation, though macro indicators improve
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Government asks ADB for power debt support
Leghari seeks financing for reforms as Cheema presses for continued backing of ML-1 project
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Chinese fintech eyes SMEs, digital finance
Minister for Board of Investment reaffirms that Pakistan and China remain iron-clad friends
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PSO seeks tax zero-rating to prevent refund buildup
FBR owes Rs54b in sales tax refunds; state oil firm urges govt to intervene
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Economic risks remain high despite policy calm
Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues
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US sanctions two more ICC judges over Israel probe
The sanctions ban the judges from entering the United States
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Zelensky urges EU to seize Russian assets
At this stage, the guarantees offered by the Commission remain insufficient
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz, Australian High Commissioner Tim Kane discuss coordination in agriculture, livestock, mining
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Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, political activist Noam Chomsky, are also pictured in the latest images
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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme
Says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect
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Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh
Unrest in cities escalates after assassination, fears of further violence ahead of the national elections
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Britain sanctions Russia’s energy firms
The government targeted 24 individuals and entities
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Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns
Ties have been frosty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred
Nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
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Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests
Tensions boiled over in Brussels after a mostly peaceful protest involving at least 7,000 farmers
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Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group
Father-son duo of Indian origin ‘received military-style training’ in Philippines
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WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again
India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report
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Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation
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US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said
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Australia vows new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim laid to rest
Prime Minister Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and radicalisation
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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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