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NA panel probes sugar price, tobacco woes
To take up sugar price surge, seeks tobacco reforms
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ADB terms pensions costly, insurance weak
It also emphasised need to improve regulatory environment for insurance companies
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Imran's son's visa case takes new turn
Interior ministry denies Aleema's claim
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Abbasi criticises govt for economic mismanagement
Ex-PM says system of justice and fairness has ended
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Shehbaz vows relief after monsoon havoc
NDMA reports 295 deaths, heavy losses in G-B and AJK
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Pakistan relinquishes UNSC presidency
The high-level events were presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
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Iranian president arrives today
This marks Dr Pezeshkian's first official visit to Pakistan as the President of Iran
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Over 110,000 use PBS daily: Sharjeel
Women MPAs attend session in green-white themed dresses to mark I-Day celebrations
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Curriculum reforms urged
He explained that priority is given to students with A-1 and A grades, particularly in high-demand colleges
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First lady backs women in housing, motherhood
Aseefa called for a national approach that empowers every mother with accurate information
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Social activist whisked away in dead of night
Shaikh's arrest stirred a sit-in protest, which lasted for around nine hours, outside the SSP office
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Large-scale upgrade of Sindh jails planned
Prisons Dept to recruit 6,000 personnel to ensure required facilities for inmates
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Independence Day celebrations start
Rallies were held across the city by PPP, MQM-P and other political parties
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Bilawal vows legislation against disinformation
Sindh, Balochistan CMs reaffirm commitment to press freedom
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Marital issues pushed teacher to jump into sea with kids
Deceased was having domestic disputes with wife over custody of the children, said his brother
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Renowned advocate shot dead in mosque, son injured
Khawaja Shamsul Islam was on footsteps of Quran Academy when the suspect targeted him
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Schools reopen after summer break
Sleepy start forces many school administrations to snooze till Monday
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SHC suspends ombudsman's order against KE CEO
Rules provincial ombudsman lacks jurisdiction over complaints involving inter-provincial institutions
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PTI to submit CCTV footage of police raids
PTI urged court to bar police from raiding or harassing their workers mobilizing with August 5 protest approaching
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Illegal housing schemes proliferate
Vehari administration vows action, cautions buyers
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Punjab enforces 'pay polluters' law
New law mandates heavy penalties for those causing pollution
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ATC sentences PTI worker to life, orders forfeiture of property
Third such ruling where convict's entire assets transferred to state under Anti-Terrorism Act
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Rain-induced disasters claim hundreds in Punjab
Over 2,500 electrocutions, 300 structural collapses reported in July
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TLP worker acquitted in 2021 rioting case
He was currently on interim bail, appeared in court for the hearing
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CM praises UAE scientific progress
Invites investors, business community to Punjab
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CCTV surveillance of industrial chimneys ordered
Cameras to provide live access to EPA
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Monsoon rains, flooding worsen plastic waste crisis
WWF-Pakistan says plastic waste clogs drainage systems, leading to waterlogging
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Rickshaw driver turns approver in Sidra murder case
Court extends remand of six suspects as postmortem confirms strangulation
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Police disperse sit-in of govt employees
K-P government had announced a 15 per cent disparity allowance based on the 2017 initial basic pay
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Gandapur vows FATF reply, slams India
Gandapur reiterated that India has historically been involved in promoting terrorism in Pakistan and across South Asia
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Taliban seek time as Jirga pushes peace
First Bajaur talks end; PTM march faces crackdown
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Assembly forms law & order panel
Lawmakers unite across party lines on security
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PTI to submit CCTV footage of police raids
Court to examine surveillance clips as evidence of alleged harassment ahead of August 5 protest
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Spain air-drops 12 tonnes of food into famine-hit Gaza
Spain dropped 24 parachutes with 12 tonnes of food, enough for 11,000 people, said Foreign Minister Albares
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Exceptionalism versus state credibility
Rhetoric on the rule of law becomes meaningless when protectors of state lands ally with lawbreakers and land grabbers
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The wish guru
Countries nursing old colonial wounds are particularly vulnerable to this transformation
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Democracy vs monarchy
Democracy is often described as a government of the people, by the people, for the people
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Poppy cultivation
The potential export market to pharmaceuticals is massive
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Unchanged interest rate
Monetary policy cannot operate in isolation
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Mass sentencing
This tendency of intolerance from the government is unacceptable and it is surely not acting as a political entity
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The urgency of reforming madrassa system
Children deserve better, they deserve an education that teaches both faith and reason, both discipline and empathy
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Trump moves nuclear submarines after statements by former Russian president
Trump warned Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire in 10 days or face tariffs, sparking taunts with Medvedev
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PM orders upgradation of Met Office's early warning system
At least 295 people have so far lost their lives and over 700 others have sustained injuries, says NDMA chairman
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Three martyred, five injured in suicide attack on police compound in Peshawar
All three terrorists have been killed, the area has been cordoned off, clearance operation is underway
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PML-N extends electoral hold in key by-polls
Voting held on five NA seats in Punjab, one in K-P; Ruling party maintains broad lead; PPP secures one PA seat
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Pakistan's Kabul strikes create 'new deterrence'
'They now understand that Pakistan will chase the TTP or any other group wherever it finds them, even inside Kabul'
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Flour restrictions risk humanitarian crisis in K-P
With the supply of flour halted from Punjab, locals in the province are deprived of the fundamental commodity
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Islamabad's E-Tag rollout falls short, motorists face delays
Motorists report temporary setups, missing staff, and inconsistent service
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Growing population in Karachi poses challenge for urban planning
Experts believe countering the city’s population crisis requires a comprehensive solution
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North Karachi residents protest over water shortage
As water crisis plagues metropolis, water and power utilities play blame game
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Voting in by-elections concludes peacefully
5,000 officials were deployed
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Chronic back pain becoming widespread in South Punjab
Experts stress need for dedicated spine-care centres to prevent disability
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Consumers denied food price relief
Several vegetables recorded notable downward revisions
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Alhamra to host three-day Sufi festival
The festival will open with a calligraphy exhibition featuring visual interpretations of Sufi philosophy
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Green Line Phase-II work to start after six-year delay
Launched in 2016, the project faced repeated delays due to administrative hurdles
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Assistive devices distributed in Sargodha
28 wheelchairs and 10 Himmat Cards were distributed among individuals with special needs
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Voter detained for filming ballot
Arrest was made on the spot after the voter failed to comply with polling-day regulations
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Suthra Punjab contractors warned over cleanliness failure
CM orders daily washing of garbage bins
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Deepening CPEC-II collaboration under China's new Five-Year Plan
Pakistan stands to benefit from joint ventures in EV components, solar equipment & AI skill development
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Trade deficit climbs as export decline undercuts economic reform goals
Policymakers must move beyond tariff policy, adopt wider business reforms
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Reforms & governance: unlocking Pakistan's growth potential
Stabilisation measures implemented since late 2024 have yielded undeniable results, though cost has been substantial
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A new AI cold war is emerging, and Pakistan must avoid becoming collateral damage
Proposals to restrict high-end chips to cloud rental could leave AI use dependent on US servers
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Pakistan’s economy cannot grow while women remain unsafe, excluded
Pakistan's promise to protect women and drive economic growth remains unfulfilled
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Pakistan’s bureaucracy falters because it cannot produce specialists
Rapid rotations, lack of specialised training leave civil servants unprepared to deliver in era that demands expertise
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IMF opposes purchasing rule tweaks
Asks Pakistan to end practice of awarding contracts to SOEs without bidding
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US stocks rally on hopes of interest rates cut
For the week, major indexes post losses amid concerns over lofty tech valuations
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PSX stays range bound before futures rollover
KSE-100 index ends week flat amid volatility, mixed macro indicators
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AI-powered economic competitiveness urged
Businessmen call for rapid adoption in governance, industry, social progress
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Swiss housing market faces correction risk
Regulator warns banks stretching lending rules as prices surge
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Progress on major JVs with Russia likely
Delegation from Moscow due next week to explore cooperation in energy, mining, pharma sectors
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UAE announces $1b AI investment in Africa
Initiative will bring tech to areas such as education, healthcare, climate adaptation
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Minister keen to diversify trade with Netherlands
Both sides to begin new round of discussions; GSP monitoring mission to arrive soon
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PM panel urges rupee adjustment
Working group calls for linking rupee to REER, revisiting trade liberalisation
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G20 grapples with splintering world order
Leaders warn of global 'rupture' amid rising blocs
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Pak solar boom set to outstrip grid
Climate ministry anticipates 'negative demand' in key industrial hubs next year
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Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as ceasefire talks remain mired in accusations
Egypt, Qatar and the US mediated between Hamas and Israel to secure last month’s ceasefire
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Trump escalates Venezuela offensive with covert ops, military buildup
Officials say regime change under consideration as carrier strike group deployed to Caribbean
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Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet
'Fighter sales are driven by high order political realities, which supersede a one-off incident'
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Western leaders rally behind Kyiv
Say US plan for Ukraine peace needs work
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Brazil's Bolsonaro detained
Was sentenced to 27 years in prison over a scheme to stop leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office
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Govt denies any move on 28th amendment
Minister says constitutional tweak contingent on political consensus
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Shaheens seize Rising Stars glory in super over
Pakistan-A edge Bangladesh-A in thriller to defend ACC title
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Spinner Usman's impressive hat-trick helps Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe by 69 runs
The visitors were 126 all out in the fourth match of the T20 tri-nation series in Rawalpindi
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Pakistan Hockey Federation camp for FIH Pro Hockey League begins
31 probables and seven coaching personnel have been called to Naseer Banda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad
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Pakistan continue to win at IMC Over-40 T20 World Cup
The hosts defeated Hong Kong by 57 runs to maintain their unbeaten run
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Ayesha and Eyman hand Challengers second win in National Women's One-Day Tournament
Challengers romped to a five-wicket victory over Strikers chasing down the 209-run target with 38 balls to spare
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Bayern eight points clear in Bundesliga
Olise created goals for Lennart Karl, Dayot Upamecano and Nicolas Jackson
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Pogba returns in Monaco loss
PSG stay top in France with a win over Le Havre
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Barca thrash Athletic
They delivered a 4-0 win at inaugurated rebuilt Camp Nou in style
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Liverpool slump continues
Man City lost to Newcastle and Chelsea moved to second
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Spain to face Italy in Davis Cup final
The qualification came down to the decisive doubles match
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Pakistan beat South Africa in Over-40s T20 World Cup
The opening match of the tournament was played in Karachi
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McLaren double disqualification revives Verstappen's F1 hopes
The cars were ruled out for technical reasons linked to the under-car skid planks
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Sahibzada hits T20I career best (80*) as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in third fixture of Tri-nation series
Pakistan will now take on Zimbabwe at the same venue on Sunday
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Pakistan lose to Nepal after a brave fight in blind women's T20 cricket World Cup
India defeated Australia by nine wickets to book their place in the final
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New Zealand sweep West Indies ODI series
The hosts eased to 162-6 off 30.2 overs in the third ODI at Hamilton






























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