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Bulldozing bills
Opposition’s complaint that parliamentary bills are being bulldozed is pretty justified
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The 1991 accord and water management
May 2021 brings about a fresh set of national security threats for Pakistan
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Budget 2021-22: revving up the economy
The PTI government had a bumpy start on the economic front
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Save it from UNraveling
The pandemic has brought new scrutiny to the World Health Organization
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Petrol price likely to be hiked by Rs4.20 per litre
The new rate, if approved, will come into effect from Wednesday
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Change in PM’s stance on Kashmir not a ‘U-turn’: president
People should change their judgement as per developing situations and reasoning, says President Alvi
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Market watch: KSE-100 rallies on budget optimism
Benchmark index soars 421.36 points to settle at 48,726.08
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NATO designates China as ‘systemic’ challenge, security risk to Western alliance
Beijing stated ambitions, assertive behaviour present challenges to rules-based international order, reads communiqué
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‘We must capitalise on our cooperation’, Qureshi tells Russian counterpart
Foreign minister says gas pipeline project between the two countries would commence soon after fresh agreement
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NATO approaches Qatar to seek training base for Afghan forces after withdrawal
NATO's mission in Afghanistan is set to pull out of country in coordination with a US troop withdrawal by Sept 11
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Oil prices rise as demand improves, supplies tighten
IEA expects global demand to return to pre-pandemic levels by end of 2022
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Pakistani startup Abhi attains $2m investment
Based in Karachi, Abhi is a financial wellness platform catering to the needs of employees between pay cycles
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Women allowed to perform Hajj without male guardian
This year’s Hajj will be ‘open for nationals and residents of the kingdom, limited to 60,000 pilgrims’
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Dog, two cats rescued from the bottom of a well
Troubled for months by the mysterious barks of a dog they could not find, villagers alerted rescue workers
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A 'new day' in Israel after Netanyahu unseated
Israel awoke Monday with Jewish nationalist Naftali Bennett at the head of a precarious coalition government
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Man beaten to death in India's Rajasthan over alleged 'cow smuggling'
Another man thrashed in attack under treatment; Police claim arrest of some suspects
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Israel’s new government begins, Netanyahu era ends
A combative Netanyahu, 71, said he would be back sooner than expected
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Unregulated spread of cryptocurrencies a concern, says Italian regulator
Paolo Savona joined a host of institutional leaders who have clamoured for more regulation
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‘Centre committed to Karachi’s development’
Federal planning minister accuses Sindh govt of neglecting metropolis
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Haleem blames PPP for water crisis
Accuses Sindh govt of diverting water supply frombarrages to farmlands of influential people
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Two govt officials among five held for carjacking
Vehicles stolen from Karachi found running as online cabs in Khuzdar
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Samsung enters Europe with Vodafone 5G network deal in Britain
European mobile operators are increasingly considering Samsung to replace China's Huawei as a supplier
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Woman tortured, killed by ‘husband, father-in-law'
Mother-in-law claims ignorance about woman's family, both suspects missing
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Budget to benefit govt’s ATM: PML-N
The budget was based on a lie, and did not have anything new. The indirect taxes will burden the poor, Abbasi said
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Nuclear arms decline stalls as nations modernise arsenals
"We're seeing very significant nuclear modernisation programmes all around the world"
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Biden says Queen Elizabeth asked about Putin and Xi
Biden: "she reminded me of my mother, the look of her and just the generosity"
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Asif Zardari summoned in money laundering reference on June 29
Court also summons co-accused on next hearing of the case
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Mega projects worth Rs24b in pipeline for Rawalpindi
Provincial government will release funds of Rs16 billion for several mega projects
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H-9 college students miss classes due to lodging issue
Hostel was occupied by Pakistan Sweet Home in August, 2012
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‘Students to get 20 marks for planting trees’
Zartaj Gul says legislation will be proposed to make plantation compulsory
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Rain knocks power out of twin cities
Glass ceiling at Islamabad International Airport shatters due to hailstorm
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Sindh announces resumption of classes for grades 6 to 8 from tomorrow
Businesses and commercial activities to now stay closed for one day during the week
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Bitcoin jumps after Musk says Tesla could use it again
Bitcoin hit a two-week peak just shy of $40,000 on Monday, after another weekend reacting to tweets from Elon Musk
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Masood condemns killing of IIOJK youth
AJK president says it’s high time to give rights to people
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Mango gift reports incorrect: foreign office
Says this year there is no question of dispatch of mangoes to any country
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LHC dismisses sugar mills petition as non-maintainable
They had challenged FBR’s show-cause notice to amend assessment for tax year 2015
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FM blames PML-N govt for Jadhav case ‘botch-up’
Qureshi says present regime only implementing ICJ’s verdict
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PML-N turning to ‘policy of realpolitik’
Shehbaz tells party leaders to work with other opposition parties in parliament
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The fading colours of Wagah
Pandemic, estranged border ties blanch a vibrant culture that once thrived by the frontier lines
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Fight against HIV/AIDS during pandemic ‘tougher’
SAPM says Pakistan made significant progress in curbing spread of disease
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FIA officers being transferred under rotation policy
Sources say policy being implemented at a slow pace in Sindh and Balochistan
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Govt proposes to slap Rs10b taxes on salaried class
Gives Rs2b relief to PSX by taxing salaried class’ medical expenses
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Netanyahu ousted, Bennett Israel's new prime minister
Israel parliament elects centrist Mickey Levy as new speaker
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WATCH: US fisherman says swallowed by humpback whale
I was in his closed mouth for about 30 to 40 seconds before he spit me out, says Michael Packard
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Centre, Sindh in a bruising battle
Fawad calls for implementing Article 140-A; Sindh ministers accuse him of conspiring against provincial govt
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PML-N accuses govt of imposing presidential system
Marriyum says govt will have powers to manipulate election results with proposed electoral reforms
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Bilawal likens imposition of nearly Rs400bn taxes in budget to 'tyranny'
Says PTI govt imposed levies on everything of public's use; vows disallowing 'pickpocketing'
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Muslim victims of truck attack given farewell with coffins draped in Canadian flags
Several hundred mourners joined a public funeral service on Saturday to bid farewell
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G7 agrees 1 billion Covid vaccine donation
"We will work together with the private sector, the G20 and other countries to increase this contribution"
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Israel's Knesset set to vote on new government, ending Netanyahu's rule
Netanyahu, 71 had failed to form a government after a March 23 election, the fourth in two years
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LESCO submits 27-point plan to LHC for Basant power supply
Round-the-clock control rooms, SDOs deployed in three shifts as utility replaces 46 high-risk poles in markets
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YouTuber Rajab Butt, Nadeem Naniwala approach IHC over travel ban
Hearings on the petitions, expected soon at IHC, will decide if both can travel abroad or not
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National Assembly debates Balochistan security, adopts anti-terror resolution
Lawmakers from across parties raised concerns over militancy and policy during a heated NA session
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Pakistan's India boycott splits fans
The Men in Green won’t feature in the highly anticipated India clash in the group stage
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PIA signs cargo partnership with Air France–KLM to expand global reach
PIA exporters will use a single air waybill to access Air France–KLM’s international cargo network
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WB President Banga visits ancestral town, Sikh heritage sites in Khushab
He also visited Gurdwara Singh Sabha Khushab, administered by the Evacuee Trust Property Board
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Punjab replaces police chief amid criticism over Bhati Gate manhole tragedy
Federal govt replaces Dr Usman Anwar as police chief as custody allegations deepen scrutiny of Punjab Police
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Govt bans personal email accounts for official use
Circular cites data security, national security risks
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CDA tells IHC paper mulberry trees cut on legal, scientific grounds
The authority stated that paper mulberry trees are a major source of pollen allergies in Islamabad
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Court reissues non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan
Court also issues show-cause notice to SP Rawal for failing to arrest her, despite clear orders
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Shireen Mazari moves IHC seeking right to meet daughter, son-in-law in Adiala Jail
Former minister says jail authorities denied meeting despite law, cites domestic and international rights
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PMD warns of severe cold, snowfall in upper K-P districts
Strong wind, light rain with thunder, lightning, snowfall likely in Kolai-Palas, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Kurram
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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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Gold, silver prices rebound after brief market pause
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs20,576 in Pakistan
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Iran-US tensions delay ferry service
Licence holder now plans to launch passenger, cargo service between Karachi, Gwadar
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PM, World Bank discuss accelerating CPF project delivery
Talks with Ajay Banga focus on execution delays, private investment and CPF-aligned priorities
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5.8% inflation tests SBP's rate stance
PM presses for rate cut as job shortages drive 762,000 Pakistanis abroad in 2025
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IMF chief says global inflation will fall to 3.8%
Says it will further decrease to 3.4% in 2027
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Wafi Energy may invest up to $100m in Pakistan in 2–3 years
FinMin cites FX buffers, policy predictability as Wafi Energy signals expansion
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $2b trade target at IGC
Agree to fast-track PTA concessions, labour working group and regional transport corridors
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Sports product exports to China surge
Pakistani goods benefit from competitive pricing, improved quality standards
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PSX gains ground on easing geopolitical risks
KSE-100 adds 883 points, supported by selective index-heavy stocks
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5-year plan targets gemstone exports
Govt to facilitate 610 exporters for international exhibitions under action plan
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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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SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions
Transaction values SpaceX at $1 trillion, and xAI at $250 billion
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Kremlin says it has heard no statements from India on halting Russian oil purchases
Russia stresses importance of its strategic partnership with India despite US-India trade deal
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Iranian police say 139 foreigners arrested over unrest in Yazd province
Authorities alleged some of those arrested had links to networks operating outside Iran
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Spain to ban social media for under-16s, hold executives accountable
PM Sanchez announces age-verification mandate, criminalisation of algorithmic manipulation
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Iran’s president confirms order to begin nuclear talks with US
Pezeshkian says talks would proceed only within Iran’s national interests, focusing on the nuclear issue
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Indian opposition hits Modi over US-India trade deal, demands full details
Congress slams PM after Trump announced a US-India trade deal, warning it could hurt farmers, industry
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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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Trump seeks $1 billion from Harvard University in damages
Follows earlier talks in which Harvard was close to a settlement involving a $500m payment
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India to ramp up US oil, arms, aircraft purchases in trade pact
New Delhi opens highly-guarded agriculture market, slashes car tariffs as Washington cuts duties to 18%
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Commission sues Trump administration over refusal to restore New York tunnel funding
Construction on the Hudson River tunnel could stop as Gateway sues over withheld federal funds
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Ukraine agrees to multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and US, FT reports
In case of an expanded attack, a coordinated response would be triggered 72 hours after initial breach
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Russia says ready for world without nuclear arms limits as New START set to expire
Russia also warned it would take military countermeasures if the US expanded missile defences, including in Greenland
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Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over pause on immigrant visas
Lawsuit seeks to block January 21 policy affecting applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh
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China’s Xi urges Uruguay to back ‘orderly multipolar world’ as ties deepen
Countries sign strategic upgrade, with 12 deals on tech, environment, meat trade, IP during Orsi’s visit
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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











































































































