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Chitral: the missing essentials
There is need to explore untapped riches, overcome hurdles for development
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Redefining women’s wellness at EmpowerHer 2023
Event offers fresh perspectives to empower women to approach life with renewed vigour
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The fallacy of competitive energy rates
Subsidisation of inefficiency fosters rent-seeking behaviour, impedes capital flow into efficient sectors such as IT
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Will smooth IMF review set new tone?
Why did past reviews breed acrimony while this one sailed through smoothly?
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Robbers disguised as cops make off with jackpot in Karachi
Armed robbers managed to loot Rs20 million and 80 tolas of gold from trader’s residence in Orangi Town
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Hamas battles Israeli forces in north Gaza, amid hopes of hostage deal
Hamas-Israel conflict continues; US seeks ceasefire deal, as UN calls for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
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Diphtheria cases on the rise in K-P
Despite the disease spreading to multiple districts, vaccines for it are not readily available at public hospitals
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Wave of arrests in government response to opposition strike in Bangladesh
Over 16,000 arrested since Oct. 28 as opposition demands neutral caretaker government ahead of national polls
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At least 450,000 irregular migrants, mostly Afghans, repatriated from Iran since August
Iran hosts over 4 million documented and undocumented refugees, mostly from Afghanistan
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Iran rapper jailed over backing protests freed on bail: media
Iran releases rapper Toomaj Salehi on bail, jailed for supporting protests over Mahsa Amini's death
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Another ex-PTI MNA jumps ship, joins IPP
Ali Nawaz Awan joins IPP in meeting with Tareen, Aleem
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Indian officials consider five new plans to rescue men trapped in tunnel
Indian officials explore new plans to rescue workers; alternatives include a perpendicular tunnel and a lifeline pipe
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Three die in Kech explosion
Unidentified terrorists target vehicle through IED
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White House says no deal between Israel and Hamas yet –spokesperson
No deal yet on Israel-Hamas ceasefire, US continues efforts; conflicting reports on Qatari-brokered agreement
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Septuagenarian man excels at Pak army's 'peace cycle gala' in Bajaur
Around 134 cyclists from across the country participated in races held over span of three days
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Face masks made mandatory in smog-hit Punjab
Provincial govt notifies week-long policy in 10 districts including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot
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Zardari shuns complaints of level-playing field
PPP co-chairperson confident in ECP’s abilities to hold free and fair election
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Govt plans to set up EPZ on PSM land
Process of privatising loss-making entity scrapped
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Biden sees PA governing Gaza, West Bank
West Bank is home to 3 million Palestinians
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally across Europe
CGT estimated that 60,000 people rallied in the capital, further 40,000 gathered in towns
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PML-N unveils its Plan B for Nawaz
Sanaullah says party will come into power and remove legal hurdles impeding its supremo from becoming PM
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SC sets conditions for maintenance of child
Rules father of child must be a poor person; grandfather must be financially at ease
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Saad Rafique asks Bilawal to show 'courage'
PML-N leader says Bilawal frustrated over bleak prospects of clinching PM seat
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Punjab govt denies US officials met Imran
Refute Elahi's claim of US, EU, IMF representatives meeting ousted premier
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SC to review deportation plea objections
Justice Yahya Afridi is set to review the appeal in his chamber on November 20
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Over 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp
Twin attacks target refugee camp including UN school used as shelter
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Al-Shifa a 'death zone', says WHO as Israel pounds Gaza Strip
Bombardment in south, central areas of enclave ongoing, over 31 killed in attacks on refugee camps; deal on standby
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Beyond handshakes & smiles: takeaways from Xi-Biden summit
There was little forward movement on the underlying factors fuelling perilous rivalry between the two superpowers
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Full scale crackdown on illegal aliens launched in Peshawar
More than 317,000 individuals return to Afghanistan
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K-P to install IP cameras in offices of DCs, DPOs
CM orders setting up a centralised monitoring cell for surveillance of those cameras
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Citigroup staff expects reshuffle, layoffs
Bank embarking on next phase of sweeping reorganisation
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PSX forecast to surge 30% by Dec 2024
Likely to touch record high at 75,000 on back of rate cut, political stability
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US-China thaw to facilitate talks on WTO reform
Communications between two sides will foster cooperation on global challenges
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Govt asked to find solutions to rising energy demand
Businessmen blame conventional energy sources for current crisis
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Govt debt may soar to Rs81.8tr
IMF revises debt, interest cost projections due to slippages in expenditures
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Moody’s lifts Italy’s debt outlook to stable
It gives unexpected boost to PM Meloni’s government
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PSX remains on record breaking spree
KSE-100 index soars 1,671 points, or 3% WoW, closes at 57,063
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Conference discusses impact of emissions
Highlights road transport as one of major sources of air pollution
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Amazon.com to cut several hundred jobs
Cites shifting business priorities, greater focus on generative AI
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Experts seek auto sector revamp
Propose formulation of 10-year policy, tax reduction, encouragement of SMEs
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IBA History Society officially launched
Session commences with a rendition of classical piece ‘Hamzanama’
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Police solve mystery of woman’s body found in Defence
‘Husband’ and his cousin are reportedly involved in the murder
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PPP, PTI have secret nexus for upcoming polls: MQM-P
Sattar says MQM party has decided to open 100 election offices in the city by December 15
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Inter-provincial drug paddler family held
ANF seizes 438kg of drugs, arrests nine suspects in a series of operations so far this year
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Man kills business partner
Three years ago they ventured into a car dealing business together
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FIA nabs two for running illegal currency business
Foreign currency of 32 countries including Israeli shekel recovered
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800 lives lost in 84k road crashes this year
Wearing helmet can prevent up to 90% of deaths in motorcycle-related mishaps
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Search operation against illegal foreigners
At least 32 houses, 63 individuals were checked
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Livestock dept seizes unhealthy meat
30 maund destroyed during inspection on Jamia Masjid Road
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‘HFH’s renovation to be completed by Jan 31’
Chatha says Daducha Dam to supply 35m gallons of water per day
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Gas pipeline explosion in K-P's Haripur leaves 8 dead, 5 injured: officials
Deceased include women and children trapped in fire at gas pipeline in Hattar Industrial Estate
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Pakistan, UK launch initiative to strengthen geoscientific capacity, mineral sector
British HC Jane Marriott says Pakistan's geological potential requires trustworthy data collated via modern methods
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Iran's envoy says any future US talks to be held only in Pakistan
Ambassador cites Islamabad’s neutrality after hosting highest-level talks since 1979
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye on last leg of 3-nation tour
Expected to meet President Erdoğan and other leaders on sidelines of Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum
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Pakistan working on nuclear 'breakthrough' as CDF Munir meets Iran's Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf
CDF Munir likely to visit to Washington, DC, after trip to Tehran, Pakistan government sources say
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Pakistan says Iran-US 'agreement is reachable'
Foreign Office said talks continue, no deal reached yet, but process remains intact and ongoing
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Saudi Arabia announces $8b support to Pakistan amid UAE debt repayment
Riyadh says move aims to support Pakistan’s economy and strengthen resilience
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NA panel takes alarm at Taunsa HIV cases, seeks detailed briefing
Committee also expresses concern over reported deaths, including suicide cases, in medical colleges
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Power minister apologises as LNG shock plunges country into severe load-shedding
Says shortfall is created once demand exceeds 16,500MW, adds peak demand reached up to 20,000MW in past 15 days
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Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile
President, PM, CDF, and services chiefs commend participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone
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AJK police arrest suspected Raw agent in Rawalakot
Police chief says suspect was recording videos and taking photographs of sensitive installations
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PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Qatari emir, urges de-escalation, dialogue for regional peace
Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence
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Man rescued alive after 16 days trapped under landslide in K-P
The survivor identified as Abdul Wahab was pulled from the debris after an extended search operation
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Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta
ISPR says primary aim of exercise was to refine drills, procedures, techniques related to counterterrorism operations
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Punjab moves to cut stamp duty on property transactions from 3% to 1%
Transactions completed within 12 months, stamp duty set at 1%, while transactions beyond 12 months subject to 2%
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Gold, silver prices move up in Pakistan tracking global trends
The US dollar falls to its lowest level in six weeks, making greenback-denominated commodities
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Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: SBP
FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs
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EU warns against investment delay
Adidas among 20 firms to visit Islamabad; envoy flags child rights issue
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Port infrastructure upgrades underway
Berths reach depth of 15.5 metres to accommodate larger vessels
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$3b Saudi support fuels robust PSX rally
KSE-100 adds nearly 2,900 points over growing investor interest
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Minister woos foreign investors
Discusses with Italian, Danish envoys concerns over tariff classification
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Customs gives directives for smooth salt export
Authorities direct that practice of declaring exports under general trade codes be discontinued
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AI Seekho launched with Rs2.5m prize pool
Google, Telenor partner with govt as schools introduce AI curriculum, 1,000 scholarships planned by 2030
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Climate funds ignore vulnerable
ADB adviser calls for Provincial Finance Commission, shift to pre-arranged support
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OGDC hits record oil, gas discovery in Kohat
Well now contributes approximately 10% of Pakistan's total crude oil production
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ME crisis sparks significant supply shocks
Aurangzeb says govt assessing second, third-round effects of crisis on economic indicators
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SBP replaces 2018 crypto ban with new VASP rules
Banks may open accounts for licensed virtual asset firms under strict AML compliance
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Retailers claim Rs100b loss from early closure
Caution decline in activity may reduce tax collection by Rs25b per week
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Govt weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
Says the government considers buying liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions
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SBP opens formal banking to licensed virtual asset service providers
PVARA chairman terms it a foundational step in bringing virtual assets into the formal financial system of Pakistan
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UN General Assembly debates Strait of Hormuz closure after China, Russia veto draft resolution
Iran's UN envoy calls US maritime blockade 'clear act of aggression'
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US, Hamas hold direct talks in Cairo to advance Gaza ceasefire: report
US adviser Aryeh Lightstone met Hamas negotiator in Cairo, joined by Nickolay Mladenov, CNN says
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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
Invites Israeli PM and Lebanon’s president to White House, calling it first meaningful talks between two countries
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Rights groups, JI join hands against inhuman culling of stray dogs, bite attack cases in Punjab
436,408 dog bite cases in 22 months, but govt shows little interest in resolving the issue
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Over 60 organisations call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement
'People of Palestine and Lebanon deserve action and accountability, not concerns and condolences,' says joint letter
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Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world
Slams leaders who use religious language to justify wars, urges 'decisive change of course'
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Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say
A senior Iranian official said gaps narrowed, including over managing the Strait of Hormuz route
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Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Fires burn in parts of capital with firefighters working to control multiple blazes
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EU working on jet fuel plan as US-Iran crisis threatens air travel
EU also working on measures targeting jet fuel supply but still in development, officials familiar with proposals say
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Pete Hegseth says US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree a deal
US military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran
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Iran says it seeks accountability from US, Israel over killing of its leadership
Foreign ministry spokesperson tells Russian media Tehran calls US-Israeli attacks ‘war crimes’
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US-Iran war exposes cost of Asia's fossil fuel reliance
Pakistan has not made any spot LNG purchases after reducing its dependence on imported fossil fuels to 25% from 32%
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Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid US-Israel war on Iran
Country depends on imports for 80% of fuel needs
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Chinese FM backs ceasefire momentum in call with Iranian counterpart
'Current situation has reached critical stage between war and peace, and a window for peace is opening,' says Wang Yi
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US confirms loss of $238m surveillance drone during Iran war
MQ-4C Triton vanishes from online flight-tracking sites, no evidence it went down in Iran
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction






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