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‘Pink Bus Service’ takes off in Multan
Buses will operate on two routes from later this month
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Minister vows to propel exports to $80b
Will work to swiftly steer state enterprises towards profitability
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Rupee dips, hits 3-month low
Currency just Rs3 away from record low of Rs299 per dollar
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Surplus in trade with Italy surges 97%
Pakistan exported goods, services worth $1.15b to Italy in FY23
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Telecom sector for tackling ‘digital emergency’
Voices hope new minister will be able to avert digital catastrophe
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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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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Bhutto Expressway projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy











































































































