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Agri sector: solving the implementation impasse
Agriculture sector this year has been poor with a fall in production of most major crops and overall growth of 0.56%
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Israel-Iran conflict — how the world will change post-war
There is all the likelihood of another sovereign state being bullied and attacked by a ruthless power
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Kashmore's criminality: a way forward?
The citizens of Kashmore recently travelled to Islamabad to protest the rampant criminality
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Climate brunt on Asia
Asia's increased vulnerability to climate change also puts some of the world's most vast mountainous areas at risk
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Heavier gas burden
The lack of a progressive taxation model and repeated reliance on indirect levies do not show fiscal prudence
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Reserved seats
This was fait accompli for PTI, as its logic and argument on the reserved seats was found untenable
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Pakistan's poverty is political
A middle-aged bakery salesman I know was earning Rs7,500 until recently
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Ginny & Georgia review: a story as messy as life itself
Ginny & Georgia is a raw, unfiltered look at the ties that bind us, break us, and redeem us
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Pakistan’s financial inclusion test: a tap away but still out of reach?
Mobile wallets are rising, but trust, gender gap & low usage reveal deeper challenges
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The Iran-Israel War: lessons learnt & unlearnt
The war carries profound geostrategic, political & military implications for the broader region & the world
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AI breakthrough helps detect hidden apps on smartphones
Study finds machine learning can detect hidden vault apps on Android with up to 98% accuracy, aiding digital forensics
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G7 agrees on tax exemption framework for US, UK companies
The group has created a 'side-by-side' system after the US agreed to scrap Section 899 from Trump's tax bill
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President, PM condemn North Waziristan attack, vow to defeat terrorism
Both leaders paid tribute to the martyred soldiers and lauded security forces for killing 14 terrorists in exchange
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At least 31 dead in rain-related incidents across Punjab, K-P
PMD warns initial monsoon spell bringing heavy rain from Islamabad to Karachi, with more expected in coming days
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Birthright citizenship challenge still looms for Trump
Ruling leaves room for class actions against Trump policy challenging birthright citizenship for those born in the US
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US sanctions Sudan over alleged use of chemical weapons
Since April 2023, Sudan war sparked war crimes claims; US says RSF committed genocide in January
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ECP rejects criticism after SC ruling on reserved seats
Commission says it doesn’t alter decisions due to political pressure or for cheap popularity
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Tollinton Market revamp sparks controversy
Pet traders face uncertainty as the government orders relocation without providing an alternative site for business
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Pakistan records largest drop in default risk among emerging markets
Bloomberg names Pakistan most improved emerging market economy as default risk falls from 59% to 47% in 12 months
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Guizhou province hit again as flood submerges riverside city
Rongjiang hit by record rains twice June’s average; 6 dead, 80,000 displaced in city of 300,000 at river confluence
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13 troops martyred in suicide attack on military convoy in North Waziristan
Army chief vows to unmask the ‘true perpetrator of terrorism in the region’
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What India calls 'terrorism' is a legal struggle for rights: field marshal
Asim Munir says India is escalating tensions deliberately as Pakistan nears success in fight against terrorism
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PM extends olive branch to PTI amid reserve seats setback
Shehbaz Sharif approached PTI’s Gohar Ali Khan, extending a formal invitation for direct talks earlier this week
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Govt denies setting $100m price for Roosevelt Hotel sale
The Privatisation Commission called the valuation claim misleading, stating that no price has been fixed for the hotel
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UK distances new MI6 chief from Nazi spy grandfather
UK distances MI6's first female chief from grandfather accused of being Nazi spy known as "the butcher"
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CDA to be dissolved, all powers to shift to Metropolitan Corporation: IHC
Court directs refund of illegally collected charges
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Five IHC judges challenge SC ruling on judicial transfers, seniority
Seek stay on judicial, administrative functions of three judges transferred to IHC
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PM Shehbaz hails arbitration court ruling over IWT
PM praised Law Minister and Attorney General for their legal contributions to the case
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Swat Flash Flood: K-P announces compensation for victim's families
The Chief Secretary stated that several officials were suspended for negligence
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Trump denies reports of $30bn nuclear offer to Iran
Trump says no such deal was discussed, blasting the media for misinformation.
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China expands compensation for flood-hit communities
Central government will now bear 70% of all compensation funds, with local governments responsible for the rest
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to enhance tech collaboration
Discuss the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Corridor to China and Central Asia
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Iran slams Trump over 'disrespectful' remarks on Supreme Leader
Iranian FM warned that such language would not help efforts to restart negotiations
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Karachi weather update: Rainfall brings a break from heat
Residents are advised to remain cautious on the roads
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Iran holds mass funeral for top brass assassinated by Israeli strikes
State funeral began in Enghelab Square; procession moving towards symbolic Azadi Square
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Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible next week
At least 14 people killed in Gaza since dawn: Medical sources
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PNSC eyes $700m freight earnings in 3 years
Plan to expand fleet, grow cargo handling, build local vessels unveiled, and push for green, digital transformation
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Role of youth stressed to tackle climate challenges
Key feature of the event was the Youth-Led Action (YLA) Showcasing Event
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CM distributes Rs400m to specially-abled people
Says 12 rehabilitation centres will be functional by end of year, one in each district
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SHC stays reversion of BPS 18 officer to 30-year-old post
LUMHS officer tells court he was stripped of years of promotions on CM's orders
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Pre-monsoon showers sweep through Sindh
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recording up to 53 millimeters rain by 5.30 pm in Tharparkar
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Two children killed, 11 injured in seminary roof collapse
Roof of only one part of the seminary caved in, children in another room remained safe
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SBCA declares 740 buildings hazardous ahead of monsoon
588 of these buildings are in the metropolis alone
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Low-cost housing projects hit dead end
Bureaucratic hindrances, lack of political will have prevented many deserving families from living
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JI riles provincial, federal govts for ignoring Karachi
The JI leader expressed these views while addressing a post budget press briefing
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Women among robbers remanded to police custody
The complainant identified the accused in the courtroom
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Gang robs car showroom owner's house
Five robbers loot Rs130m cash, cellphones, wristwatches, designer perfumes
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Downpour, flooded tracks delay trains
The Millat Express bound for Lala Musa departed at around 6:30pm instead of 4:45pm
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Karachi braces for heavy rainfall
Urban flooding feared as wet spell expected to continue till July 1
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62 killed in Gaza
Another three people were killed by a strike while waiting for aid southwest of Gaza City, Bassal said.
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Pakistan rejects UK envoy’s 'one-sided' remarks on cross-border attacks by Afghan Taliban
FO says Afghan cross-border attacks and terrorist infiltration continue despite Pakistan’s temporary ceasefire pause
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Saudi Arabia imposes 15-year minimum age limit for Hajj pilgrims
PAA says visas of affected pilgrims stand cancelled, Saudi authorities assure full refunds to those affected
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FCC dismisses Balochistan govt appeal, strikes down lifetime perks for former chief secretaries
Says no legal basis for lifetime perks to retired chief secretaries
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PMD issues heatwave alert for Karachi as temperatures may soar to 41°C
'Feels-like' temperature in city may reach up to 50°C as heatwave grips most parts of province
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Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to peace in call with Kuwaiti FM
Both ministers agree to remain in close contact as Kuwaiti FM lauds Pakistan's efforts for lasting peace, security
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PM Shehbaz felicitates Iraq’s new premier, vows stronger bilateral ties
Sharif expresses optimism for enhanced cooperation on regional peace and prosperity
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Trump pours cold water on Iran's new peace attempt
US president says he's not satisfied with latest plans; Tehran accuses Washington of 'excessive approach'
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'Four in ten children exposed to lead'
UNICEF, govt report raises alarm over serious health, cognitive risks
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President witnesses signing of JVA, MoUs
Protocols cover machinery, livestock and medical tech
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PM orders fast-track rules for virtual assets
Urges measures to provide training to youth in modern technologies
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Airline resumes service as regional tensions ease
Resumption comes after approximately 50 days of halted operations triggered by the Iran-US conflict
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Kerosene cut, light diesel surges
Kerosene decreases Rs4.45/litre, to Rs360.76/litre; light diesel costlier by Rs17.03/litre to Rs287.54/litre
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Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strategic ties
The Turkish leadership expressed support for Islamabad's constructive role in addressing regional challenges
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Terrorist attacks drop 42% in April
Casualties decline for second straight month, reveals report
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Drone attack injures 3 at Bajaur match
Drone attack injures 3 at Bajaur match
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Exporters decry high costs, policy neglect
Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high
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ME conflict to slow MENAP economies: IMF
Pakistan's programme on track but energy, food costs and remittances at risk
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Fuel, power tariffs drive SPI up 14.52%
Weekly inflation climbs 0.62%; food prices also escalate
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Yen jumps on suspected intervention
US stock indexes rose, while most major European markets were closed for holidays
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Steps on to execute refinery policy
SIFC urges relevant ministries to resolve sales tax waiver issue
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PSX slides 4.5% as geopolitics rattle investors
KSE-100 sheds 7,678 points amid US-Iran tensions, oil shock & rate hike
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Human capital ranking falls
Faces 'skill trap' on low education outcomes, minimal training
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Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak
Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen
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War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b
Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%
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SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar
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Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14
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FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike
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Trump says US will take over Cuba 'almost immediately'
'On way back from Iran,' US aircraft carrier could be deployed to force nation into submission, says US president
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Trump pours cold water on Iran's new peace attempt
Iran submits 'revised proposals' through Pakistan US president says he's not satisfied with latest plans T
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Gaza flotilla activists taken to Crete
176 people disembarked at Greece port
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Israeli army demolishes Christian monastery, nuns' school in southern Lebanon
Israel’s offensive in Lebanon since March 2 has killed over 2,600 and displaced 1 million
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Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
Says 100b dollars were invested on plants to built automobiles on US soil under MAGA initiative
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Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Israeli navy moves 168 flotilla crew to Greek boats; taken ashore safely by buses
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Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support.
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UN chief Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people
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UK man appears in court over stabbing of Muslim man, two Jewish men in London
Remanded in custody until his next appearance at London's Old Bailey court on May 15
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Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest
Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy









































































































