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Pakistan ready to play its part for revival of SAARC: PM
Shehbaz says people of SAARC countries are 'victims of missed opportunities'
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Religious freedom listing concerns FO
FO says omission of India raises serious questions about the credibility of State Dept’s designation
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Peru's ex-President Castillo shifted to prison as new leader takes office
VP Dina Boluarte sworn in as Peru's new president after Castillo impeached after trying to dissolve parliament
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COVID fears mount as China relaxes curbs
Analysts say China ill-prepared for big spike in cases as cities urge residents to proceed with caution
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With judge's transfer pending, court adjourns Swati's hearing till Dec 12
PTI senator's son moves SHC to quash cases registered against Azam Swati
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President says FPSC role vital
Calls for qualitative improvement in civil service
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PM invites IT sector to tap Pakistan potential
Terms hosting APICTA awards for the first time ‘a great honour’ for the country
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1,396 ‘suspicious remittances’ received in five years
Senate body debates shift towards Islamic banking
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Marriyum slams Imran’s 'dirty' politics
Says Imran compromised on national interest when in power
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Cop martyred in Bannu police post attack
CTD arrests four militants including local commander
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Nawab Aslam Raisani joins JUI-F
JUI and Nawab Raisani made joint efforts to protect the Reko Diq gold and copper project
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‘Saudi Arabia committed to rescuing Pakistan’
Former envoy says Saudi leadership is committed to investing $20 billion in various projects
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Business confidence drops to negative 4%
Top reasons for decline were political instability, rupee devaluation and high fuel prices
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SECP tightens rules for digital lending
Makes it compulsory to acquire PTA’s NOC for registration
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PKI established for certification body
Added security allows for safer transfer of information, data over cloud-based services
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DISCOs hamper market competition
NEPRA says it’s facing hurdles to competitive market mechanism
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Stocks bullish on Dar’s remarks
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 279.35 points to settle at 41,819.29
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UBL, SEDF to provide subsidised credit
UBL to provide project financing to SMEs, agriculture sector; SEDF to provide mark-up subsidy on loans
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Ethiopia for forging institutional linkages
Wants to boost bilateral trade to $200m by end 2023
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China’s trade suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 years
China’s trade suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 years
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Russia’s wheat exports close to record, experts say
Russia’s wheat exports close to record, experts say
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Dar promises 150% executive allowance
Impact of allowance will be Rs1.3 billion
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Alvi insinuates he was opposed to quitting NA
Says he would have advised against leaving assembly
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Afghan Taliban carry out first public execution since takeover
Taliban spokesman says case had been thoroughly examined by a series of courts before supreme leader gave order
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LHC may order shutting down markets in smog-hit Lahore at 10pm
Justice Karim directs Lahore deputy commissioner to hold meetings with traders in this regard and submit report
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US court dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince
Judge expresses reluctance but notes Biden Administration granted Prince Mohammed immunity
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LHC legal fraternity’s strike enters fourth day as deadlock persists
Lawyers protesting against three months’ imprisonment awarded by LHC most senior judge to a lawyer of PBC
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ILO kicks off 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting
Moot to focus on issues concerning inclusive growth, issues affecting employment
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China cheers as government relaxes ‘Zero COVID’ policy
Shift in policy expected to ease pressure on sagging economy, bolster global growth
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PM's son Suleman Shehbaz to return to Pakistan
Files petition in IHIC for protective bail in money laundering case
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Public, private schools in Lahore to remain closed every Friday, Saturday
Move of school closures taken in compliance with directions of Lahore High Court
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Planning ministry opposes 48% cut in uplift fund
Finance Ministry caves to IMF pressure, slashes PSDP allowance
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Distribution of aid among flood victims questioned
Senate panel informed Rs70b given to flood-hit families by BISP without new survey
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Parliament Lodges only for authorised persons: panel
Senate committee reviews additional residential block construction, hints issuing supplementary grant for pending work
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Dar, Blome discuss flood situation
US Ambassador expresses solidarity with Pakistan during 'trying times'
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Ecnec okays seven projects for flood-hit areas
Administrative challenges lead to deferment of two of 10 schemes
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Next polls to be based on digital census: Iqbal
Planning minister urges PTI to return to assemblies
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Imran vows to stand by ‘haqeeqi azadi’ stance
PTI launches 11-day campaign ‘Hold elections, save the country’ in Lahore from today
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FO condemns construction of temple on Babri Mosque site
Hindu supremacist groups had been demanding conversion of some other mosques into temples, warns FO
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Morocco beat Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
African side won the shoot-out 3-0 after Spain failed to convert all three of their spot kicks
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Al Jazeera files suit at ICC over journalist's killing
The submission followed an investigation by the television news network's legal team
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Indonesia bans sex outside marriage in new criminal code
New code, which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike, also prohibits cohabitation between unmarried couples
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Pakistan ‘deeply regrets’ India’s decision to deny visas to blind cricket team
Move reflects New Delhi ‘insensitivity’ towards promotion of sports meant for differently-abled persons, says FO
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No one will be allowed to disrupt hard-earned gains of war against terror: COAS
Defence of motherland will be ensured at all costs and there won’t be any space for spoilers of peace, says Gen Asim
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LHC suspends FIA’s summon to Imran Khan in ‘cypher audio leaks’
Justice Asjad Javaid Ghural has sought replies from federal government and other respondents by December 19
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China's Xi to visit Saudi Arabia from Wednesday
Three-day visit will include a bilateral summit chaired by Saudi King Salman and attended by Crown Prince MBS
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China bids farewell to Jiang Zemin
Death of former president mourned as country comes to a standstill
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No more FIRs against Swati, rules BHC
PTI senator's son also filed another petition, seeking the quashing of the FIRs against his father
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Oil tankers queue up off Turkey as price cap on Russian crude kicks in
A $60 per barrel price cap took effect this week
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Moscow interested in concluding Azerbaijan, Armenia peace treaty
Russia offers to help unblock transport links, delimit borders, strengthen confidence-building measures
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Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 per litre
Petrol to cost Rs409.78 and diesel Rs409.58 per litre after latest government revision
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Shazia Marri clarifies viral clip of exchange with Bilawal, says incident 'cannot be viewed in isolation'
Clip shows brief Bilawal-Marri exchange during press conference that later went viral on social media
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Quetta violence claims 21 lives in a month
Seniors from the Barich tribe say 21 people were killed in Quetta in a month, and demand urgent action
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Hostage crew’s video surfaces after 26 days in Somali pirate captivity
Pakistani sailors appeal for help as families protest in Karachi, warn of hunger strike ahead of Eidul Azha
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Firm localises key hair care ingredient production in Pakistan
Move to source Sodium Laureth Sulfate locally aims to cut imports, reduce emissions
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Punjab government eases market hours ahead of Eidul Azha amid trader pressure
Markets allowed to stay open till 10pm until June 1 as Punjab relaxes timings to boost trade activity
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Pakistan successfully repatriates 11 nationals, 20 Iranians from US-seized vessel: Dar
Says repatriated nationals are due in Islamabad later tonight
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PSX sheds over 900 points on oil, geopolitics
KSE-100 drops 0.54% amid low volumes and sector-wide selling
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Foreign nationals, over 20 women linked to ‘Pinky’ drug network: Karachi AIG
Says police identify 9 riders and send 4 names for ECL in 'Pinky' case probe
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PM Shehbaz hails ‘historic’ Pakistan-China ties in meeting with Chinese business delegation
He appreciates IBI Group’s decision to establish its 'Pakistan digital economy headquarters' in Pakistan
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Pakistan seeks early launch of direct flights to US amid improved ties
'Foolproof security' ensured for US companies working on the Reko Diq mining project, says Naqvi
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PM hails growing ties with Azerbaijan
Calls for comprehensive housing reforms
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Imran's solitary detention challenged
Petition alleges jail authorities have kept him in isolation for nearly 22 hours a day over the last 6 months
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SJC reviews complaints against judges
Council refrains from disclosing details
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80% terrorists foreigners: Afridi
K-P CM blames lack of seriousness for unrest
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ADB, AIIB back Pakistan’s first Panda bond for green infrastructure project
ADB says development is a 'milestone', AIIB says its partial debt guarantee helped enable the transaction
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Oil prices up 3% after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3%, to $109.19 a barrel
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Gold per tola falls by Rs15,500 as global prices decline
Price of gold per ounce falls by $155 in international market
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SBP forex reserves increase $17m
Local gold inches up as global tensions hold bullion steady
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Pakistan's maiden Panda bond oversubscribed five times
RMB1.75b issuance at 2.5% coupon attracts $1.26b demand
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Pakistan, Vietnam discuss PTA to cut tariffs
The ambassador noted that Vietnam remains one of Asia's fastest-growing economies
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Reports on budget authority shift termed misleading
Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM's review committees are advisory in nature
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Geopolitical fears, oil prices drag PSX lower
KSE-100 sheds 952 points as foreign investors remain net sellers
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Marine academy to get degree status, funds
Rs421m CSR support for training as Balochistan students to be included
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Rs425b for unforeseen events likely
Govt may allocate funds in budget to cope with natural disasters, other such expenses
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Phone costs lock 52% out of internet
Govt taxes phones like luxury goods while calling digitalisation national priority
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Kerosene, jet fuel prices frozen for forces
Refineries agree to bear Rs8b loss to support Air Force, Hajj flights
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Investment-to-GDP ratio hits 14.4%
Construction, hotels, transportation, storage and ITC see increased investment
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KSE-100 sheds 952 points on geopolitical jitters
Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499
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FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony
Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says
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US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
'We know that the US is working to adjust its posture in Europe,' says a NATO official
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Chinese President Xi to pay state visit to US in autumn this year
Chinese FM calls on both sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Trump secretly peeking into Xi’s notebook during state dinner
Keyword search found no coverage in major international, US, or Chinese media outlets
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Fact check: Trump and Obama did not get differing receptions during their state visits to China
A reverse image search shows the clip is from September 2016, of Obama’s G20 visit, not a state visit
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American media split on meaning of Trump’s China visit
US media says Trump-Xi summit shows diplomacy but deep divisions remain over trade and security
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Hantavirus outbreak tests post-COVID health communications playbook
Health officials say they’re using COVID lessons to share hantavirus info with more empathy
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UAE's new oil pipeline push to double export capacity bypassing Hormuz
The pipeline is under construction and expected to start operating next year
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Muslim American groups say Republicans are weaponising congressional hearings
Study says anti-Muslim bigotry by Republican elected officials has surged since early 2025
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Israeli occupiers burn mosque and vehicles, spray racist graffiti on walls in West Bank village
Separate attacks on Palestinian homes south of Nablus cause panic among women and children
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Putin to visit China next week, days after Trump trip: report
Putin’s visit will mark the first time China hosts leaders of both powers in the same month
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Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon
US president leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Chinese counterpart after two-day visit
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Iran ceasefire a favour to Pakistan's 'terrific people, field marshal and PM': Trump
Says he could accept a 20-year halt to Iran’s nuclear activity
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BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over Iran war
India issues chair’s statement noting differing views among members on West Asia conflict
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India signs agreements with UAE on defence, energy during Modi visit
UAE’s last month OPEC exit is expected to raise oil output and benefit importers
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Israeli minister announces illegal settlement plans in Lebanon, displacements in Gaza, West Bank
Ben-Gvir backs Gaza, West bank migration and new settlements in Lebanon, also vows to crush attackers
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Wood urges NZ to 'create some history' at World Cup
Nottingham Forest striker will lead the lowest-ranked side at the tournament
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'City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip'
They still have a chance of securing a seventh league crown
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US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Five counties required to pay visa bonds
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Canadian football ready for World Cup
They will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in their World Cup opener
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Inter Milan win Italian Cup
This is their second title this season
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Young tennis star honoured after ending 25-year ITF title drought for Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib receives cash prize, standing ovation as officials lament crumbling sports infrastructure
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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
They secured a 2-0 win over Lens to clinch the title
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Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
The 37-year-old became the fastest player to 14,000 runs in T20 cricket
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Alaves end Barca's bid for 100-point
Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first half made the difference in the game
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N Korean team ventures into South
Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women at ACL semis
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Mohsin Nawaz makes history: First time in Pakistan, a sports shooter awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Pakistan honours Mohsin Nawaz with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a first for any shooting sports athlete
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory












































































































