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Global airline body says 'Travel Pass' app to go live in weeks
Around 60,000 people have been registered to test the system
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Remittances stay above $2b for 12th month in a row
Stand at $2.5 billion owing to use of formal channels by overseas Pakistanis
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Illegal drugs trade goes digital for pandemic
Drug dealers are moving from the streets onto social media, taking orders via encrypted messaging services
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GPEI official meets COAS, lauds Pakistan's successful Covid campaign
Gen Bajwa appreciates Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's efforts for polio eradication, ISPR says
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In a world first, El Salvador makes bitcoin legal tender
Bitcoin, in response, enjoyed its best day in two weeks, rising as much as 6 per cent to US$35,200
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SC wraps up case of Pakistani Hindu family deaths in India
Says court cannot intervene in govt policy matters; foreign affaris ministry assures of probe into matter
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EVM to be developed in a month
Shibli Faraz says elections have always been marred by some sort of controversy
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NAB opposes Zardari’s trial transfer plea
Submits 12-page concise statement in the Supreme Court
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Govt scales back tax target by Rs26b
FBR officials say efforts are underway to increase tax collection to more than Rs4,700b
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FTO orders inquiry against Inland revenue commissioner, others
Says accused ‘abused’ their powers to achieve tax targets
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Army chief assures business community of full support
FPCCI lauds military’s role and sacrifices in provision of secure enabling environment for economic prosperity: ISPR
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Currency closed at Rs155.69 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market
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Pindi declares flood season from June 15 to Sept 15
Five relief camps to be set up in schools
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25 students faint as mercury rises
FDE changes school hours to 7-11am while parents demand summer break
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‘Economic indicators point to improvement’
Fawad Chaudhry says PTI govt inherited elevated levels of debt servicing
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Amazon may escape global tax rules
France vows to fight for tech giant’s inclusion in digital tax
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Market watch: KSE-100 falls below 48,000-point mark
Benchmark index sheds 370.36 points to settle at 47,777.62
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‘Pakistan values ties with 'iron brother' China’
Chinese envoy lauds Pakistan's sincere efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, says ISPR
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Pak-US military ties strong, enduring: US envoy
US Naval ship USS Monterey visits Karachi; ships team discusses bilateral maritime security capabilities
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Brent oil benchmark hits 2-year high, WTI highest since 2018
Commodity rallies on expectation of recovery in oil demand in second half of 2021
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PML-N's Javed Latif gets post-arrest bail
The prosecution argued for the dismissal of the bail plea
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Covid restrictions to ease post June 15
NCOC opens walk-in vaccinations for citizens aged 18 and above from June 11
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LHC directs govt to establish ‘Special Islamic Board’
LHC asks govt to establish Islamic board to keep a check on social media
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Fastly blames software bug for major global internet outage
Tuesday's outage raised questions about the reliance of the internet on a few infrastructure companies
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Two cops martyred in attack on polio team in Mardan
Police launch search operation in the area after attack
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C&W in line for restructuring
Two new departments of Monitoring and Evaluations and Special Initiatives are soon to be set up
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Revision of traffic plan at Murir Chowk to reduce congestion
Two u-turns near Rialto Chowk and Shahdi Taliyan will ensure smooth traffic flow
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Halal food certification has vast untapped potential: Shibli Faraz
He also stressed the need to enhance cooperation among Islamic countries in the field
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‘Ensure ocean health, promote aquaculture uplift
Experts say govt, industrial sector ignoring blue economy at own peril
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Active cases of Covid down to 35 in Rawalpindi
Health experts attribute it to strict implementation of SOPs, vigorous inoculation drive
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Punjab to digitise Nikkah registration process
All marriage registrars and registered imams will be trained to use the tabs
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'Significant shift' in India's policy as it reaches out to Taliban: Afghan media
Communication has been underway for some months and continues to be 'exploratory in nature'
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Departmental reform: C&W in line for restructuring
Two new departments of Monitoring and Evaluations and Special Initiatives are soon to be set up
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Meet Grace, the healthcare robot Covid-19 created
The Hong Kong team behind celebrity humanoid robot Sophia is launching a new prototype, Grace
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SC seeks report on illegal allotments
IHC extends stay on HEC chairman’s appointment
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Experts call for enforcing maritime environmental law
Development of human and natural resources in maritime sector important for blue economic revolution
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‘Obstructing LG polls against Constitution’
"The job of MNAs and MPAs is not to mend streets and pick garbage"
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Citizens chase, gun down alleged robber
Suspect and accomplice were escaping after snatching cash from a man at ATM booth
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Elements involved in BTK incidents to face strict action: CM
Says video evidence available against miscreants
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Fake bank accounts case suspects stay on ECL
SHC issues notices to Inam Akbar, others in Rs5.76b graft reference
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Smart devices get pandemic boost in US households
The pandemic has bolstered the use of gadgets in an average US household to 25 connected devices, up from 11 in 2019
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18-above mandatory marriage bill dismissed
PA refuses to entertain opposition's bills, resolutions on private members' day
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Railway service remains suspended
Relatives of train crash victims decry delay in dissemination of information
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Google loosens its search engine grip on Android devices in Europe
Google's Android mobile operating system runs on about four-fifths of the world's smartphones
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CM slams ‘pittance’ of schemes
Claims province generates 70 per cent of national revenue
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Leading crypto exchanges scout entry into India despite potential ban
Global digital currency exchanges are exploring ways to set up in India
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PM vows to protect farmers' interests
“Country's socio-economic progress is linked to development of agricultural and industrial sectors,”
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Killing of Pakistani Muslim family in Canada sends shockwaves
Canadian premier describes incident as ‘terrorist attack’
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All sides of political aisle slam Canada atrocity
Qureshi urges world to stop rising Islamophobia, calling it a trend, not an isolated incident
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NA panel clears electoral reforms bill
Proposed legislation gets nod by majority vote
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China condemns Balochistan attacks, reaffirms support for Pakistan in fight against terrorism
DPM Dar reiterates commitment to strengthening all-weather strategic partnership during meeting with Chinese envoy
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Achakzai urges PM Shehbaz's 'personal intervention' for Imran's medical tests by trusted doctors
Aleema says family not provided medical report for PTI founder's eye treatment
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Pakistan, Libya affirm shared intent to promote peace and stability
Libyan Arab Armed Forces deputy commander-in-chief also meets Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf
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Kazakhstan's President Tokayev arrives in Pakistan on first state visit
Received by President Zardari and PM Shehbaz on arrival
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Imran was taken to PIMS on own request, Azam Nazeer Tarar tells Senate
Law minister says injection administered, procedure successful; PTI founder being provided all facilities under law
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PSX rises 1% as easing US-Iran tensions boost investor confidence
KSE-100 closes at 186,900 amid steady institutional buying, improving geopolitical sentiment
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Inmates smuggle drugs into Punjab jails by concealing them in sensitive body parts
Disclosure to LHC says nearly 3,900 inmates tested drug-positive in province-wide screening
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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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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











































































































