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Bill in NA to grant more powers to NAB chief
Legislation aims at amending 17 sections of NAO-1999
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Centre spends ‘Rs710b’ on devolved ministries
WB says despite fiscal crunch huge spending contributing to higher public debt
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Balochistan gets Google scholarships
MoU with Google’s country partner will provide access to high-quality digital education
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Authorities ‘heedless’ of higher food needs
Pakistan's population increases by 5.5 million people a year but no heed paid to increasing food requirements
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K-P readies plan to combat dengue
15,000 cases were reported from Khyber tribal district alone last year
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Dealers fleece seekers of ‘free’ wheat flour
CM orders special branch to strictly monitor the flour handout process
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Embankments, bridges damaged by floods to be restored
Mechanism established to reduce damage caused by monsoon rains in the future
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No solution to $27b Iraq energy deal yet
Country’s new govt wants 40% share in project
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Parco on verge of closure as diesel stocks jump
Rampant Iranian oil smuggling reduces demand for diesel supplies
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Despite rate hike, rupee slumps to new low
Currency market awaits resumption of IMF loan programme
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Pak Suzuki raises price for the fourth time
Prices of PSMC cars have increased up to Rs235,000, will come into effect from April 6
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Govt meets another World Bank loan condition
Hopes to qualify for $450 million loan to bridge financing gap of $6 billion
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Pakistan eyes higher textile exports to China
Hopes to capitalise on rising labour costs, zero textile export tariffs
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LCCI protests policy hike
Says unprecedented increase will lead to rapid de-industrialisation
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ECC approves Rs300m for repair of public buildings
Adopts new guidelines for import of animals and their products
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Investors withdraw $190m in Feb
Pull out capital from national saving schemes due to uncompetitive rate of return
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UN chief condemns Taliban ban on Afghan female workers
This is a violation of the inalienable fundamental human rights of women, says spokesperson
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Pakistan to start importing Russian oil this month: Malik
State minister for petroleum admits that it’s not possible to supply gas 24 hours due to depleting reserves
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ECP directed to decide on PTI’s petition against postings in Punjab
LHC issues direction on PTI petition against the postings of officers who may ‘influence upcoming elections'
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ECP sets Punjab poll process in motion
Commission notifies schedule for provincial assembly in line with SC ruling
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‘China’s modernisation an opportunity for world, not threat’
Beijing offers world a new kind of modernity by defying western template, experts agree at Boao forum
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House of Sharif blasts SC for 'facilitating blue-eyed boy'
Nawaz Sharif rejects verdict, calls for filing reference against top court judges
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Bilawal urges judiciary to stop repeating past errors
PPP chairman says he wants to see day when SC is standing on right side of history
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Govt says SC polls verdict ‘impractical order’ defies logic
Cabinet observes SC should not have gone in confrontational mode
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New social contract required to empower civil institutions: Imran
PTI chief says establishment wants to keep him out, while people are focused on how to get him back in
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India avalanche kills seven on road to Tibet, more trapped
Five to six vehicles carrying up to 30 tourists feared to have been stuck under snow when avalanche hit
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'Legally correct': lawyers weigh in on SC Punjab polls verdict
Legal community debates 'necessity', anticipates another constitutional crisis
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SBP hikes policy rate by 100bps to record high of 21%
SBP views latest rate hike 'adequate to anchor inflation expectations'
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Tarar foresees political crisis 'worsening' after SC polls verdict
Law minister says coalition govt 'absolutely clear' in its stance on 'how SC is being run'
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Imran's removal from party’s chairmanship sought
Petitioner said no one could be party head after facing disqualification
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'Deepening crisis': Govt, opp react to SC polls verdict
Qureshi says today is 'the most important day in the political history of Pakistan'
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US says its forces kill a senior Islamic State leader in Syria
No civilians were killed or injured in this strike, US Central Command said
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Rupee hits all-time low at 288 against USD
Importers panic buy US dollars while supply of foreign currency in the interbank market is low
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Trump faces day in court in historic US first
The ex-president was indicted last week, becoming the first sitting or former president to face criminal charges
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Court extends Imran's interim bail until April 13 in three cases
PTI chief was earlier ordered to appear before court; counsel told relief for only those who attend hearings
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Top court puts its foot down sets May 14 as date for Punjab polls
SC three-member bench declares ECP’s decision postponing provincial poll ‘unconstitutional’
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Constitutional crisis to lead to martial law: Bilawal
FM implores judges to take stock of current situation and form full court bench
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Govt trying to 'influence' SC decision
Opposition leader in Senate says govt attacking top court through parliament
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Third generation of Bhutto family awaits SC justice: Bilawal
PPP chairman says Zulfikar’s ‘judicial murder’ black spot on justice system
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Bill on maritime zones wins Senate panel’s nod
PMZ-2023 consolidates sea, maritime zones law enabling dealing in accordance with national, international laws
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Govt to not accept ‘hasty’ SC verdict
Law minister expresses resentment over top court's decision to 'ignore' federation's requests
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Lawyers back supremacy of Constitution
Ahsan urges Rabbani to speak up on ‘constitutional crisis’
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Tension with CJP comes to a boil as govt fires SC registrar
Cabinet transfers official for disregarding judge’s order
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K-P district hospitals ill-equipped
Influx of treatment seekers being redirected to the provincial capital for basic tests
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UoB employees demand salary
Teachers, faculty members boycott classes till financial crisis ends
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Roads blocked by landslides reopen
Landslides caused by heavy rains in Danasar had severely affected the main highway and all traffic was suspended
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PHC seeks reply over certificates law tweak
Accused given time to reply in harassment case
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Senate passes bill on Balochistan institute
Proposed institute will be the first private-sector higher education institution in the province
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PTI threatens protests if Punjab, K-P polls delayed
Imran tells party workers to wait for his call
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OPEC+ cuts put $100/bbl oil back in sight
Announced further cuts of 1.16 million bpd from May
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Police oppose FIR against Bollywood’s Dhurandhar over PPP rally depiction
Applicant failed to verify allegations, registration of case not warranted, police tell court
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Imran Khan's sisters stage sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being denied meeting again
Police sealed Adiala Road with iron barricades at the Factory checkpoint, prompting Aleema to announce a sit-in
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Surgeons restore eyesight of 101-year-old man in rare cataract surgery success in Rawalpindi
Hospital officials described the case as one of the oldest successful cataract interventions recorded in the region
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Balochistan establishes first AI cell to improve security management, data analysis
AI cell's primary objectives include identifying crime trends, predicting potential risks in high-threat areas
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Several TLP leaders part ways, withdraw from politics citing party's divisive decisions
Express concerns over Shura decisions aiding India’s propaganda, pledge to serve Pakistan constructively
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Divorce cases soar as digital age hits family bonds in Rawalpindi
Over 10,000 divorce cases among 15,198 new family cases have been filed in 44 family courts since January 1
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Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems
130,000 people were affected by air pollution in November alone
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Arif Habib consortium wins PIA privatisation bid with Rs135b offer
The live auction in Islamabad saw Lucky Cement Consortium emerge as the second-highest bidder with an offer of Rs134b
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Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir
Field marshal says future leaders must remain alert to recognise and counter such multi-layered cognitive challenges
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Sindh govt moves to lower e-challan fines for bikers in Karachi
Provincial govt has also agreed to lower fines for vehicles with engine capacities of up to 1,000cc
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5G spectrum auction to be 'Pakistan's largest'
FinMin, IT minister announce ECC approval of 600 MHz spectrum sale
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia
Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor
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LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher
Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings
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Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal demands or blackmail’
PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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Live auction for PIA’s 75% shares underway
Arif Habib Group currently stands as highest bidder with LCI close behind
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Industry flags risks to 2026 growth
Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges
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Gold, silver at new highs on global rally
Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400
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Solar financing gaps in market prevent access to $2.8billion
Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing
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Textile exports to China show sustained strength
Shipments reach $488.5m during Jan-Nov, supported by expansion of value-added categories
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan's exports
Country can raise exports to $10b by tapping opportunities in American pharma sector
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
Index loses 200 points, weighed down by mixed performance, lack of triggers
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
Duties, ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, seen as retaliation for EU's EV tariffs
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PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade
Cautious stance of investors kept the benchmark confined, reflecting wait-and-see approach ahead of clearer triggers
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams gold rise by Rs5,315 to settle at Rs396,400
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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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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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












































































































