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Hyderabad faces dilemmas of water, power shortage
WASA MD writes to Irrigation Department to convey concerns
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Climate-resilient infrastructure
Societies have green belts turning brown due to withered ornamental plants habituated by stray dogs
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India’s Sikh problem receives global attention
The Sikh problem came to the attention of the world in a way that India and its prime minister least expected
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Triggering Sixth Extinction
There are inextricable links between human exploitation and biodiversity loss
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Chronic air pollution in Punjab
Immediate solution is water sprinkling tried in many SE Asian countries, Delhi
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Economics of Hajj, Qurbani
Impact of activities, revenues earned during Hajj and Qurbani can be well over $230b
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Bleeding SOEs: the tortuous road to privatisation
Privatising large SOEs in strategic sectors always proves to be very complex transaction
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Pakistan faces a long road ahead
Despite positive developments, several challenges threaten fiscal stability, growth
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Indian troops martyred 85 Kashmiris this year
Arrested individuals include Hurriyat leaders, activists and journalists
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Solangi foresees enhanced relations with China
Minister underlines importance of improving linkages through enhanced road, rail, and air transportation systems
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IHC ruling on jail trial in cypher case today
CJ Farooq will also hear PTI chief’s bail plea
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Railways retrieve 1,028 acres land from illegal occupants
Official says anti-encroachment operations in light of the directives of the Supreme Court
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Revenge porn complaints often swept under the rug or ignored
FIA’s mostly all male investigation teams are insensitive to plight of victims, do not ensure confidentiality
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Study reveals burden of new recruits on national budget
Rs49, Rs136, Rs245 million will be required by state to afford a Grade-17 officer for a period of 30 years
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PIA seeks Rs7b loans to keep itself afloat
Concerns have arisen about partial or complete suspension of flight operations
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Deputationists can be recalled anytime: SC
Top court says move by competent authority can’t be questioned
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TCP to find out why cotton being sold below fixed rate
Interim PM takes notice of violations of initiative aimed at benefitting farmers
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Indian plane makes emergency landing in Karachi
The Air India's aircraft flying from Dubai to Amritsar made emergency landing owing to passenger's ill-health
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Israel says not interested in war with Hezbollah
Israel's defence minister says no interest in war with Hezbollah, but warns of a 'heavy price' if it chooses conflict
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PMD predicts light rain in Karachi from Monday
Northern part of Sindh is also expected to experience light rain and thundershowers
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Israeli communications minister seeks shutdown of Al Jazeera bureau
'It is unconscionable that Hamas spokespeople's message goes through this station,' says communications minister Karhi
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Common man finally gets some relief
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs40 per liter, effective today
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Alvi urges world to stop Israeli atrocities
President expressed his lament that the international community has failed to prevent the Palestinian genocide
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Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi
Russian President Putin to meet China's Xi at the Belt and Road Forum to bolster partnership amid competition with US
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PML-N gets permission to hold Minar-e-Pakistan rally
Nawaz is expected to address supporters upon his return on Oct 21
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US sends second aircraft carrier 'to deter hostile actions against Israel'
The deployment signals Washington's 'ironclad commitment to Israel's security' says Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
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Security forces kill key BLA commander in Kech IBO
Saddam Hussain was involved in several terrorist activities in Balochistan
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Prominent Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui stabbed to death
Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui, known for 'The Cow', stabbed to death with wife at their Tehran home
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Iran warns of 'far-reaching consequences' if Israel not stopped
Iran warns of 'far-reaching consequences' if Israel's 'war crimes and genocide' continue amid Gaza-Israel conflict
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Funeral prayers of martyred soldier offered
32-year-old Sepoy Abdul Hakeem was laid to rest with full military honour, says ISPR
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Protests held across Pakistan in solidarity with Gaza against Israeli aggression
Participants in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi hold placards bearing support messages for innocent civilians in Gaza
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Blinken says meeting with Saudi Crown Prince was 'very productive'
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the need to find ways to stop the conflict and respect international law
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Israel readies troops for invasion amid mass displacement in Gaza
Palestinian death toll surpasses 2,200, around 1.1m Gazans at risk in north of territory
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake jolts western Afghanistan
Doctor at Herat Regional Hospital says so far 93 injured and one dead have been registered
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Interim FM Jilani calls out Israel for 'committing genocide'
'Attempt to equate Israeli aggression with Palestinian struggle for self-determination unacceptable'
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Pakistan fail to end India jinx
Skipper Rohit’s 86, inspired bowling display help hosts win blockbuster match by seven wickets
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LHC explores euthanasia in herbalist case
Dismisses petition of hakeem seeking permission to ingest poison to demonstrate medicine's efficacy
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Ex-ally becomes foe in spat over poll date
PPP asserts elections only way to steer the country out of its crises
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Pakistan in diplomatic push for Gaza peace
Caretaker FM Jalil Abbas Jilani speaks to UAE counterpart on Saturday
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Fire erupts in freight coaches at City Station
The fire broke out in four cargo bogies
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Robust health system needed to deal with climate change
Experts call for collective efforts to build climate-resilient communities
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MQM leader moves court against smear campaign social media
Insists that those responsible for managing and circulating videos should appear before court
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Loss-making DISCOs struggle to avoid privatisation
Union leader says sell-off will only multiply problems of consumers
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$8b discrepancy unearthed in exports, imports
It causes revenue loss, promotes financial transactions via illegal network
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IMF reaches fundraising goal
IMF urges member countries to fill $1.2 billion gap in $3 billion subsidy account endorsed by membership in 2021
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Tax base widens to record 10m
However, only 4.4 million file tax returns and one-fourth pay any tax
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Japan may take action in currency market
Finance minister’s remarks underscore resolve to keep markets on edge
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Ferrari to accept crypto payment for its cars
Decision comes in response to requests from market, dealers
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Minister vows to adopt innovative tax policy
Calls for customising IMF programmes according to needs of partners
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Stocks surge to six-year peak
KSE-100 index breaches 49,000 barrier with gains of 2,000 points
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PECA amendment cannot be suspended by injunction, IHC observes
Court adjourns journalists’ petitions against law until March 6
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Court indicts Ducky Bhai, wife Aroob Jatoi in gambling app case
Magistrate has summoned prosecution witnesses for February 23
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Western weather system to bring drizzle to Karachi
Rain, snowfall over mountains are forecast in Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah
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SC rejects immediate meeting request with Imran Khan, issues notice to govt
Court forms benches for cipher case appeals, dismisses multiple bail petitions as infructuous
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
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ATC indicts PTI leaders Raoof Hasan, Ahmed Waqas Janjua in terror links case
Both plead not guilty as court orders prosecution witnesses to appear on February 23
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Ali Amin Gandapur, Omar Ayub declared proclaimed offenders in 'Haqeeqi Azadi March' cases
Senior civil judge cites repeated non-appearance, orders arrest in two Bara Kahu FIRs
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Elderly woman beaten to death
Victim's grandson discovers her lying injured, bleeding from head
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Kite-flying incidents claim lives
Journalist dies after rooftop fall
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Toxic water destroys agricultural land
Illegal stone mining, dam breach contaminate canal, kill livestock and devastate hundreds of acres
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'Mechanisation key to food security amid shrinking farmland'
Former livestock minister urges modern farming practices during university team's visit to model farm
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Summer vegetable sowing advised
Department recommended using plastic germination trays with suitable media such as peat moss
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Respiratory illnesses surge amidst cold weather
Low vaccination coverage has led to a surge in pneumonia cases among children and the elderly
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Two children fall prey to measles outbreak
Health emergency declared in the Shakai area of South Waziristan
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'Politics of hatred' blamed for city's devastation
ANP calls for empowered local government, education reforms, transparent probe into plaza tragedy
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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Eight killed in explosion in northern China, state media says
State media said an explosion occurred early Saturday in Shuoyang, Shanxi province
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New Zealand to hear Christchurch mosque shooter's appeal against sentence
Man convicted of murdering 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 will start an appeal hearing on Monday
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Meloni condemns 'enemies of Italy' after clashes in Olympics host city
Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks
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Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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ICC to brief on outcome of talks with PCB over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
Delegation meets PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore; BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over



























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