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YDA protests SPSC abolition
Fears sacking medical officers will cause crisis in lead health dept
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Chips vendor dies in crossfire
Two policemen tortured, held hostage by people released on assurance of inquiry
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Sindh’s first olive orchard opens
Pakistan Navy holds harbour cleaning exercise to mark the event
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Musk breakup tweets bruise bitcoin
Cryptocurrency fell more than 7% on Friday
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ICCI chief calls for fixed tax regime
Says it will help in promoting documented economy and increasing tax revenue
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Food security expected to improve
Country reports turnaround in output of almost all crops compared to last fiscal year
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Despite hurdles, FBR issues refunds of Rs250b
Member IR says trying best to ensure speedy payment of refund claims
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Traders seek sizable reduction in taxes
Say it will help revive economic activities in Pakistan
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Cement sales jump 41% in May
Total sales reach 3.94m tons against 2.63m tons in May last year
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Pakistan, IMF to discuss taxes next week
Proposal to increase tax on fertiliser, import of crude oil under review
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Weekly review: Bulls charge as PSX surges to four-year high
Index rises 1,085 points on back of investor optimism ahead of budget announcement
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Canada loses more jobs in May
Canada lost more jobs than expected in May amid continued lockdowns to curb a harsh third wave
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New law being mulled to appoint graft court judges
Legal minds within govt split over inclusion of lawyers in category
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Airlines press US on refusal to lift travel restrictions
Major airlines and industry group officials to hold news conference on Monday
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Govt urged to revamp PARC
Agri sector officials say performance of research departments is deteriorating
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‘Varsities being purged of political interference’
Sarwar says VCs must discourage nepotism, corruption in appointments
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Buzdar okays roads rehabilitation plan
Announces 10 mega sanitation projects for South Punjab
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Fawad says media authority won’t be set up without stakeholders’ input
Minister assures CPNE delegation no step that curbs media freedom will be taken
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Forestation, curbs on pollutants bear fruit
Govt cite Covid restrictions for improved environment
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PU vaccination centre inaugurated
Commissioner says 42 vaccination centres established in the city.
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Iran presidential candidates trade barbs in TV debate
Candidates accuse each other of treason or of lacking education
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Cow vigilantes kill Muslim man, injure four others in India
According to Indian media, the incident took place in a small village of UP’s Mathura district
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A decade of judicial politics
Ever since it was restored in 2009, the superior judiciary has been a main player in national politics
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Where art thou sporting stars of Pakistan?
Baggio and Michael Jordan have recently been given on-screen biography treatment. What about our own local heroes?
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The seeds of rot
In ‘Political Economy of Bad Governance’, Jamil Nasir touches upon issues of power grabbing, corruption and education
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21st century leadership is no walk in the park
Reviewing changes in organisational practices highlights how approaches to leadership are evolving
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Why 5G is still out of Pakistan’s grasp
Lack of 4G penetration and production of outdated cellphones are issues holding back a next-gen technology roll out
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Liberties at risk
One of the most insidious effects of Covid-19 has been its worsening of pre-existing contempt for human rights
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Bomb-sniffing rat retires after award-winning Cambodian career
Magawa, originally from Tanzania, helped clear mines from 225,000 square metres of land in his five-year career
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Govt sets up first passport office in Miranshah
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid says special funds have been allocated to uplift the erstwhile FATA
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Pakistan receives US emergency supplies for Covid fight
US govt allocated more than $40 million to Pakistan for Covid-19 response assistance
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India to Twitter: Comply with IT rules or face 'unintended consequences'
Technology ministry says social media company has been given one last chance to comply with rules
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Around 100 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in recent years
Attackers struck during night, killing residents of village of Solhan in Yagha province bordering Niger
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Xi calls for unprecedented efforts to improve global environmental governance
Chinese president made the remarks in a congratulatory letter to the environment day events held in Islamabad
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Germany colonial-era genocide reparations offer not enough – Namibia vice president
"No amount of money in any currency can truly compensate the life of a human being"
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Canada’s Trudeau blasts Catholic Church for ignoring role in indigenous schools
"We expect the Church to step up and take responsibility for its role in this"
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Australia's Victoria state reports five new Covid-19 cases, Delta cluster grows
Saturday's count was up from four new locally acquired cases on Friday
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Microsoft wins US antitrust approval for $16bn purchase of Nuance
Microsoft has won US antitrust approval for its deal to buy artificial intelligence and speech technology company
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1.45km tunnel planned on Buner Expressway
The most feasible route is from Ambela to Shehbaz Garhi
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Panel named to convert Governor House into varsity
Committee will present feasibility report, says provincial law minister
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Balochistan bifurcates health department
Parliamentary secretary says move aimed at improving service delivery
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Dirty oxygen cylinders spread black fungus
KTH doctors ask hospital board to ensure cleanliness before refilling
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Inter-provincial wheat smuggling bid foiled
800 bags of wheat were being transferred to K-P from Punjab
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Virgin Galactic to fly researcher to space for conducting experiments
In March this year, Virgin Galactic completed its first manned space flight from its new homeport in New Mexico
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Man fatally beaten up by girlfriend’s family dies at hospital
Five booked for beating youth black and blue
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Opposition protests ‘illegal bill’ passage
PML-N claims PTI passed 40% bills without adopting due process
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Rich states haven't done enough for environment: PM Imran
Under PM Imran, Pakistan has undertaken a number of restoration projects, including a 10 billion tree-planting drive
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Rs4,000 cut on annual vehicles token taxes okayed
CM also gives go-ahead to revision in registration fees for motorcycles
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Facebook suspends Trump until 2023, shifts rules for world leaders
Facebook had suspended Trump's account the day after the deadly Capitol Hill riot, determining he had incited violence
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Meter reader behind bars after nabbing cop
Five FIRs registered linking LESCO employee to rioting by banned party
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197 terrorists killed, 22 security personnel martyred in Balochistan operations so far: state media
36 civilians, including women and children, have lost their lives in the attacks
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FCC disposes of Arshad Sharif murder case citing 'no need for any judicial interference'
Says there is no need for court's involvement since Kenya, Pakistan govts looking into case
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US, EU tariff cuts for India hit Pakistan’s cotton sector
Cotton arrivals inch up by 0.62% as industry warns of export losses without urgent govt action
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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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Armed man arrested near Aleema Khan in Rawalpindi
Imran's sister also complies with non-bailable arrest warrant over November 26, 2024 protest case
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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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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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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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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











































































































