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Nepra moved for cut in power tariff
The power regulator will take up CPPA’s application on June 29
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Govt not withdrawing any legislation: Awan
Urges opposition leader to respect sanctity of parliament, play constructive role
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Senate panel opposes exempting parties from income tax
Committee also snubs proposal to put additional burden of Rs10b on salaried class
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GIZ, Power Division ink pact on energy project
The company will conduct Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency project
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Good news or bad?
For the masses, does not make much difference whether or not the government goes ahead with the IMF loan programme
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Hammad delivers blistering riposte to PPP chief’s critique
Energy minister says stains of corruption can’t be erased by speaking in English
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The flattening of the Pakistani mind
There was a time when an effort was made to popularise science in Pakistan
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Remittance bonanza from the West
Remittances continue their merry march, exceeding $2 billion consecutively for 12 months
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Afghan anxieties
Al-Qaeda revival in Afghanistan following the US withdrawal is said to be imminent
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Asia needs bold action on climate change
Must continue our pursuit of sustainable development and take action on global climate change
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COAS appoints Lt-Gen Aziz as Col Commandant Artillery Corps
Pakistan Army would do all to modernise the Corps of Artillery, says Gen Qamar
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Delta Covid variant originated in India becoming globally dominant: WHO
WHO official says new coronavirus variant to dominate globally 'because of its increased transmissibility'
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PSX introduces 90-day futures contract
Launch of new contract will eliminate need for one-week rollover period
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Traders urge joint efforts to boost Pak-Afghan trade
Afghan Commercial Attache in Peshawar says Afghan government has taken pragmatic steps to resolve issues on priority
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Pakistani woman makes it to Forbes ‘Next 1000 List’
Mariam's induction puts her 'with entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to run a business amid new normal'
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UN chief Guterres appointed for second term
FM Qureshi congratulates Guterres saying re-election is manifest of int’l community’s confidence in his leadership
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WATCH: New Zealand PM gets ‘pain-free’ Covid vaccine shot
‘I'm smiling under the mask’, says Jacinda Ardern as she sits down to receive shot at vaccination centre in Auckland
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Market watch: Bourse turns bullish with 81-point rise
Benchmark KSE-100 index advances 0.17% to settle at 48,238.67
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Pak-Afghan diplomatic spat continues as Qureshi meets Abdullah
Afghan NSA ‘unwarranted remarks’ are tantamount to sabotaging peace efforts, says FO
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Turkey assures Afghanistan of Pakistan's continued support for peace efforts
Turkish envoy meets Afghan foreign minister in Kabul, pledges Ankara's assistance after withdrawal of NATO forces
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Oil falls 1% amid dollar strength; demand picture still bullish
Prospect of rate hikes weigh on the longer-term growth outlook
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Balochistan MPAs injured in clash with police
Provincial budget of Rs584.1b with deficit of Rs84.6b presented
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Apple-owned Shazam identifies over a billion songs per month
Apple users can ask Siri to identify songs as Shazam is built into Apple devices
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Facebook launches ads globally for Instagram Reels
Facebook, which is aiming to make money from the feature, began testing ads in April
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EU hails Pakistan’s progress on GSP-related conventions
Joint commission reviews bilateral ties
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Global Covid-19 death toll exceeds 4 million
Several nations have vaccine shortages as the Delta variant becomes the dominant strain
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Amid pandemic, number of people forced to flee homes has risen, says UN
70% of those affected are from just five countries - Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Myanmar
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Shehbaz for consensus-based vote reforms
Expresses concerns about govt’s electoral reforms in a letter to CEC
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Founder of World Wide Web Berners-Lee to sell source code as NFT
Sotheby’s will be auctioning Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s original time stamped files
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Vietnam introduces code of conduct for social media
The code prohibits posts which violate the law and "affect the interests of the state"
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Qureshi seeks EU support at FATF review
In talks with High Representative Borrell, Qureshi says implementation of SEP to boost bilateral ties
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Moscow extends COVID-19 restrictions, closes Euro 2020 fan zones
Measures include bans on public events with more than 1,000 people, amongst others
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Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order
Goal is to keep adversaries like China, Russia from gaining access to personal and proprietary business information
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Bilawal decries tax on dairy products
The PPP chairman also condemned the increase in flour, oil, and electricity prices
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PTI lawmakers trade barbs over strategy for budget passage
Sparring heated over question of mustering a coordinated response to opposition’s attempt to disrupt budget sessions
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0.7m intermediate students ‘to be added’ in Waseela-e-Taleem
Boys to get worth Rs2,500 cash assistance and girls to get worth Rs3,000 stipend
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Fawad for Pak-German joint ventures in film, drama
German envoy shows interest in boosting ties in gaming
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AGP introduces Audit Management Information System
AIMS would also enable the auditors to maintain the profile of government agencies
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CCI forms body to finalise power policy draft
Committee to present plan in next meeting on Monday
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IHC dismisses pleas to stop Sharif’s property auction
Says petitioners had failed to prove the ownership of assets
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Govt moves to tax undisclosed offshore assets
Seeks to impose taxes on ‘suspicious’ gifts transactions among relatives that increased to Rs170b last year
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Sindh Action Committee leaders granted interim bail
Bail was granted against surety of Rs25,000 each
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PTI local leader injured, wife killed in attack
Cops say no bullet casings found from crime scene
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Schemes touted for Hyd only on paper?
Toxic waste disposal, sewerage, construction of roads, development works have hit repeated snags
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Man killed, cop injured in ‘encounter’
Two suspects were escaping after robbing a trader at gunpoint
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Man killed in brawl over street cricket
Family claims victim beaten to death, police await autopsy report
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Alvi reviews water projects for city
Directed the authorities to find solutions such as the installation of a desalination plant
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SC admits plea against regularisation of Grade-16 and above employees
Declares grid station in Mehmoodabad illegal, orders demolition
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SC stays demolitions on Gujjar, Orangi nullahs
Sindh, Centre to come up with rehabilitation plan
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Covid vaccine shortage hits major cities
Health officials assure more doses to arrive today
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LHC seeks govt replies over deaths of mother, infant in open manhole case
Court asks Punjab govt, LDA to respond by March 3 on petition seeking inquiry and action against officials
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Imran, wife's pleas accepted for medical check-up
Defence argues both have constitutional, legal right to treatment by their own physicians
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Reinstated civil servants entitled to full back pay, rules SC
Bench states financial restitution not discretionary where dismissal found wrongful
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Mandokhail stresses accountability of state
Judge says children should not suffer in parents dispute
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Govt bans personal email accounts for official use
Circular cites data security, national security risks
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Cold, dry weather to prevail across country
Isolated rain, light snowfall may occur in G-B, upper K-P, Kashmir, Murree, Galiyat
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Judges must follow law, not sentiment: FCC
Judgment says courts cannot replace law with personal morality
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UAE rolls over $2b Pak loan for a month
Allows time for discussions on tenor, interest rate; Pakistan seeks a 2 year rollover, an interest of 3%
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Death of 'cricket diplomacy'
No more concessions, on or off the field
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Centre-KP frost thaws as PM, CM Afridi break the ice
Federal-provincial cooperation stressed Security, counterterrorism discussed
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Deal sealed as Trump cuts India tariffs to 18%
Deal sealed as Trump cuts India tariffs to 18%
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Terror spike triggers call for troop surge in Balochistan
Parliament discusses security situation
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22 more terrorists killed
22 more terrorists killed
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COAS vows to boost ties with Libya
Libyan delegation calls on CDF at GHQ
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Gold slides below Rs500,000 as global prices slump
Yellow metal prices extend sharp slide amid international selloff, higher margins
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Retail banking seminar calls for blend of skills, technology to meet consumer needs
Green Peak seminar highlights talent shortages, SME neglect, push for faster, smarter banking
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Global inflation to fall to 3.8% this year, says IMF chief
MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts
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Pakistan's broken economic contract
Structural flaws, policy zigzags and neglect of people continue to drag the economy downwards
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When seeds become a strategic risk
Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity
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The deadly cost of ignoring fire safety
Pakistan's fire safety laws exist; the tragedy lies in systemic failure to enforce them
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As EU and India move closer, where does Pakistan stand?
Islamabad should prepare for comprehensive trade deal with Brussels rather than relying on preferences alone
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The IMF programme dilemma
Until Pakistan embarks on supply-side growth plan, it will not be last IMF loan
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SBP promises action against banks
Traders say holding funds without justification disrupts business
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China firms eye agri investment in Pakistan
Symposium discusses crop research, smart farming, education links, poultry projects
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HRL signs pact with Uzbekistan
Memorandum focuses on smart cities, industrial projects and technology transfer
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Warsh 'regime change' faces steep hurdles
Former Fed official faces challenge of translating long-standing criticism into actionable reforms
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Equities retreat on geopolitics, rate hold
KSE-100 slides nearly 5,000 points, or 2.6% WoW, as investors turn cautious
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Boeing reaches labour deal with 1,600 workers
The contract, which expires in late 2030, was approved with 85% of votes cast
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Export Refinance Scheme rate slashed to 4.5%
300bps reduction in ERS rate, power relief to lift textiles, cement and steel
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Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran talks fail
Remarks come amid regional diplomatic preparations for US-Iran talks in Istanbul
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Iran's president orders talks with US
President Trump says he is hopeful of nuclear deal
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Epstein file dump rocks UK royals, politics
Documents reveal emails between UK figures and Epstein, showing ties, financial dealings, photos
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Trump agrees trade deal with India, slashes reciprocal tariff to 18% after call with Modi
Says India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil and this will help end Ukraine war
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Jordan assures Iran its territory won’t be used for attacks
Iranian FM praises Amman’s stance and efforts to ensure regional security and stability
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Air India says fuel switch 'defect' grounds Boeing 787 jet
Some Indian media reports say it had been scheduled to fly from London to Bengaluru
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India announces record $85b defence budget, up 15% from last year
$133b for infrastructure; spending aims to boost manufacturing, create jobs
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Trump launches $12b minerals stockpile to counter China: report
Move aims to counter China’s price control on key minerals vital for EVs, weapons, hurting US miners
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Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal
Iran earlier said it is working on method, framework for negotiations that will be ready in coming days
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Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with tight limits
On the first day, 50 Palestinians are expected to enter Gaza, where they will face stringent Israeli security checks
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China’s Spring Festival travel rush begins ahead of Lunar New Year holiday
Record trips forecast as travellers scramble for tickets and prices jump
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All-round Ayub powers Pakistan to 22-run win over Australia in first T20I
Batting first, Pakistan managed only 168 for 8, Ayub and Abrar restricted Australia to 146 in the series opener
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Bangladesh approves shooting team's India tour
They barred their cricket team from visiting the country
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Djokovic eyes semi-final nemesis Sinner
He is eyeing one more major crown to move past Margaret Court
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PSB announces daily allowance for player
They national squad would receive $115 per day
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Real Madrid face Champions League play-off
They suffered a 4-2 defeat against Benfica
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Supreme Sabalenka crushes Svitolina to reach Australian Open final
The top-seeded Belarusian will bid for a third crown at Melbourne Park
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PSG and Real Madrid miss automatic qualification
Los Blancos were beaten 4-2 at Jose Mourinho's Benfica
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Fawad Sarwar says PSL-IPL clash doesn’t bother him
He vows to upgrade Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad
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New Zealand thrash India to end losing streak
The Black Caps thumped the hosts by 50 runs in the fourth T20I
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Rybakina downs Swiatek to move into Australian Open semi-finals
She defeated Swiatek 7-5 6-1 at Melbourne Park
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‘No malice in Brook's century celebration’
Root says he thinks you can work it out if you've ever watched wrestling
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Hadjar crashes new car in Barcelona pre-season testing
The 21-year-old Frenchman lost control at the final corner in the afternoon
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Champion Sinner extends Shelton stranglehold
He books Djokovic showdown in semifinal
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Pakistan name squad for Pro Hockey League
The same squad will also feature in the World Cup Qualifiers
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Pakistan say Australia ‘best’ World Cup preparation
Shadows cast on the Men in Green participation in the tournament












































































































