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Current account in deficit again
Deficit stands at $809m for July compared to surplus in past four months
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Oil’s seven-week rising streak at risk
Market concerned about global demand growth
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Weekly inflation spikes 27.57% over previous year
PBS data shows prices of 32 commodities go up in outgoing week
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Cotton production expected to reach 12m bales
So far, ginning factories have received 2.1m bales this season
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Roadmap sought to boost revenue
Shamshad Akhtar dissatisfied with tax-to-GDP ratio, calls for raising it to 13%
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Fly Jinnah introduces unique mobile app
Main feature includes integrated check-in, which will help passengers avoid long queues at airport counters
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A-level students allowed to re-sit cancelled exams for free
Students whose exams were cancelled on May 10, 11 and 12 can retake them at no cost in November, announces CAIE
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Domki sworn in as interim Balochistan CM
Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar administered oath to seasoned politician at Governor House
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Imran’s nephew Hassaan Niazi handed over to military for trial, LHC told
Petitioner's legal counsel argues concerned SHO failed to adhere to law while handing over the PTI leader
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Sole burden of poll conduct ‘lies on ECP’
Solangi says CEC assured of caretaker govt’s full support
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Manhunt in minor girl's murder case leads UK police to Pakistan
Suspects in British-Pakistani girl’s killing bought tickets to Pakistan day before body found: police
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Canada wildfire: all 20,000 Yellowknife residents evacuating
Water bombers flew low as thick smoke blanketed capital of vast and sparsely populated Northwest Territories
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Justice Mansoor proposes full court for NAB amendment case
CJP says he will give a decision come what may as his retirement is fast-approaching
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Governor Balochistan approves Domki as caretaker chief minister
Kakar gave approval on the recommendation of the Parliamentary Committee
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PM unveils interim govt’s priorities
Kakar vows to meet past govt’s commitments; assures full support to SIFC initiative; says no favour to May 9 rioters
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CM Naqvi says Friday sermons to focus on minority rights
Punjab CM's statement comes after Jaranwala rampage; Naqvi emphasises interfaith harmony among basic Islamic teachings
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ECP’s surprise move catches SC off guard
Apex court may prioritise hearing petitions against CCI decision
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KMU grade 18 lecturer dismissed for sexual harassment
University's anti-harassment committee remains proactive, promptly addressing complaints from staff and students
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Caretaker K-P CM meets candidates for cabinet
Azam engages in discussion with 10 individuals, including two former caretaker ministers
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Warsak Dam security reviewed
Primary focus of commissioner Peshawar division's visit to enhance security provisions for project staff
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FO says engagement with US remains fruitful
Spokesperson stresses foolproof security of Pakistan’s World Cup team India’s responsibility
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PDM govt misses deficit target
Debt servicing, defence needs consumed 59% more than govt’s net income
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Delegation of OIC Muslim bloc lands in China, plans to visit Xinjiang
25-member delegation of Islamic grouping holds discussions with China’s Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li
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Senior MQM-P leader Kanwar Naveed Jamil passes away in Karachi
Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi offers condolences over MQM leader's death
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Red Cross set to end funding at 25 hospitals in Afghanistan
Plunge in aid to Afghanistan and financial difficulties lead to the closure of critical healthcare programs
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India landslides block trucks taking supplies to strife-torn Manipur
Heavy rains and landslides disrupt essential supplies and recovery efforts in violence-hit state
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Targeted Christians found shelter with Muslims during Jaranwala rampage
Muslim neighbours provide shelter and support amid chaos as hundreds flee rampaging mob
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‘Tragic, intolerable’: COAS vows to bring culprits of Jaranwala incident to justice
Gen Munir says all citizens of Pakistan are equal amongst each other irrespective of religion, gender, cast or creed
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Iran FM on first Saudi visit since ties restored: state media
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian's trip marks ongoing efforts to strengthen ties and address regional and international issues
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ICT Police forms Minority Protection Unit
Around 70 personnel deputed for protection of minority places of worship and communities in their areas
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Fare frenzy fuelled by pricey petrol
Inflation-hit commuters seek cheaper alternatives, regulator’s intervention
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Key TTP splinter group commander killed in Afghanistan
Former shadow governor of DI Khan was killed in an airstrike in Lalpura
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Punjab govt to restore churches, homes after Jaranwala violence
Police arrest over 100 suspected rioters; govt orders inquiry into incident
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IHC again seeks Centre's response on legality of audio leaks
Secretaries to PM, interior and defence ministers directed to clarify grounds for citizens' surveillance
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LHC orders to produce Hassan Niazi by Aug 18
Right to a fair trial is a cardinal requirement of the rule of law, states petition
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Reko Diq case officers nominated for award
Hilal-e-Imtiaz to be conferred on Raja Naeem Akbar, Ahmed Irfan Aslam, Brigadier Atif Rafique for $5b
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IHC to take up Imran’s appeal on 22nd
Record of Imran’s trial at Islamabad’s District and Sessions Court (West) sought
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Bizenjo declines to sign caretaker CM letter
Insists on personal choices; issue referred to parliamentary committee
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Multan court convicts man of sexual harassment
Sentences Arshad to five years in prison for blackmailing a woman
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ECP to decide on delimitations soon
'Federal electoral body to engage in further consultations to finalise boundaries of constituencies'
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Will CJP Bandial ensure elections within 90 days?
Professional Lawyers Group files a petition in apex court
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Kakar sees SIFC as engine of prosperity
PM reiterates commitment to foreign investment drive via SIFC
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CJ-led bench to hear plea against NAB tweaks
PTI chief’s plea claims that the new NAB laws are a 'violation of fundamental rights', 47 hearings held till date
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Rehman laments weaponisation of fake news
'Violent extremism is a struggle for power, many redlines have been crossed by proliferation of hateful narratives'
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Qureshi urges interim PM to ensure timely elections
Move comes as ECP continuously fails to announce final date
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SCBA seeks SC’s role for timely elections
Also challenges approval of digital census 2023 by CCI
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Child maid dies of ‘torture’
Fatima passed away on August 14 at the residence of an influential person in Ranipur
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Overseas Pakistanis willing to invest billions
Chaudhry says Pakistan-US relations improving, need to increase trade by removing obstacles
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Battling endemic rape
Pakistan has faced a growing crisis of sexual violence, with cases of rape and assault becoming shockingly commonplace
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Another fuel shock
Increase in petroleum dealers’ margin on petrol, diesel will be spread out over next four fortnightly price reviews
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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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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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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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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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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











































































































