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Sugar millers call for reducing Punjab cess
Suggest cess should be equal to levy collected in other provinces
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PSX falls for second day on profit-taking
Consolidation phase continues as KSE-100 defends key support zone
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Russia potato export ban discussed
Stakeholders push govt engagement to reopen key market
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Oil set for weekly gains on Iran, Russia supply risks
Brent futures up $1.58, or 2.55%, to $63.57 per barrel at 1741 GMT, US WTI crude up $1.60, or 2.77%, to $59.36
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Court adjourns hearing on super tax for Jan 12
Taxpayers' counsel contends withdrawal of petroleum concessions a violation of law
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State-owned entities' net losses jump 300% in a year
Revenues fall by Rs1.4tr while total SOE debt and liabilities climb to Rs11.7tr
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Planning Commission to be apex body for economic policy: Dar
Stesses need to empower PC to drive strategic policy priorities, effectively oversee public investment decisions
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21% profit surge for gas utilities draws criticism over efficiency losses
Industry stakeholders argue that fixed returns stunt gas sector efficiency amid rising circular debt
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Government begins outreach for Minerals Investment Forum
Envoys asked to mobilise global mining firms as Islamabad finalises April 2026 event
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Staples, energy push SPI up by 3.2%
WoW reading increases 0.12%; wheat flour and gas charges drive spike
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Remittances rise to $19.7b in H1
December inflows jump 17% YoY to $3.6b, supporting external account
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Neymar acquires 'Dark Knight' Batmobile replica
It will form the centrepiece of the footballer's collection
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Sydney Sweeney recalls childhood wakeboarding accident
She shares details of incident that left her with a permanent scar
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Princess Kate celebrates her 44th birthday
Celebration carries added significance as she reflects on healing, gratitude and resilience
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Disney+ plans TikTok-style short video feed
It will be introduced in the United States to boost daily engagement
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Conan O'Brien stresses importance of humour in Trump era
He notes it is more effective than rage for critiquing power
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Robbie GK excels as Kip Grady in 'Heated Rivalry'
Robbie GK excels as Kip Grady in 'Heated Rivalry'
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'One Battle After Another' leads the charge for Golden Globes
Critics say film conveys accurate depiction of the current situation in the US
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Rawalpindi Bar polls today
Tough contests are expected for the posts of president, secretary, vice president, and joint secretary
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Burnout, suicide haunt medics
Suicide rates among doctors are almost double those of the general population
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Pindi millers call off strike after police apologise
Issue surrounding raid at Wah Cantt resolved after talks, detained workers released
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Kachehri Chowk project cost balloons to Rs15b
From February 1, motorcycle lanes near Kachehri Chowk will be partially opened
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Drug trafficking bid foiled
Arrested suspect was identified as Hazrat Bilal, son of Mir Syed, a resident of Bara, Khyber district
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FIR denied despite judicial orders
Sources say complainant in 'fake encounter' case was expelled from police station
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Punjab forms downsizing body amid cash crunch
Five-member committee to review 44 depts, institutions
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Funds sought for launch of new water agencies
Payment delay may jeopardise newly established WASAs
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Walk organised to highlight Hyderabad's historical heritage
Participants visited various sites across city including KB Azeem Khan Library, Radio Pakistan Hyderabad
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Slain hari's family stages sit-in
End dharna on assurance of police to arrest nominated landlord
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CM reviews development portfolio
Development budget increased from Rs55bn in 2008 to Rs1,018bn in 2026
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SHCBA Hyd chapter rejects invitation to K-P CM
Says general secretary had issued invitation without consulting governing body
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Youth shot dead trying to catch robbers
Incident marks fourth fatal robbery in metropolis within first nine days of 2026
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Lyari varsity gets pro-VC, deans after 12 years
The university has also completed recruitment process of 18 lecturers across various departments
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Port city residents shiver at 7.1 Celsius
Siberian winds grip Karachi, mercury to drop further, says weatherman
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Police nab kingpin of kidney trafficking gang
Accuses target poor, innocent individuals facing financial hardships, enticing them with promises of cash payments
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Historic Clock Tower bazaars to get pedestrian-friendly makeover
Electric shuttles, heritage conservation planned around 130-year-old site
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Suspect held in kidnapping, murder case
Police reached spot, secured crime scene and collected forensic evidence
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CM Maryam orders updated free medicines list
Declares lapse in distribution untolerable
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LHC warns of criminal action over tree cutting
Court directs that matter be brought to notice of Director General PHA
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Nutrition stabilisation centre opens in Mardan
Eight-bed WHO-backed facility to treat malnourished children
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Jeep plunges into ravine in Shangla
One killed, six injured as speeding vehicle crashes on link road
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Chinese AI unicorn MiniMax soars 109 percent in Hong Kong debut
Rival Zhipu AI jumps 20.6% on its second trading day after $558m IPO
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Balochistan launches subsidised electric bike scheme for students, women
Provincial government covers 30% of total cost, balance paid via easy monthly instalments with partner banks support
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Pickpockets strike during K-P CM’s rally in Karachi
One pickpocket was caught red-handed, and four stolen mobile phones were recovered
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Experts say oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
Ocean heat rose ~23 zettajoules in 2025, equal to nearly 40 years of global energy use
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Rain washes out second Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I
Persistent rain forces match to be abandoned without a delivery being bowled as Pakistan lead series 1-0
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Meta partners with US nuclear companies to power AI data centers
Meta covers full energy costs for its data centers, easing concerns over rising consumer bills
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Venezuela: if China loses, world loses
The 'Rules-based order' we know is a farce
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Monroe Doctrine and methods of rationality
The 'Donroe Doctrine' and Trump’s new approach to foreign affairs
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The true sanctity of politics
Politics is a sacred institution designed to govern and safeguard the interests of society
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Massive' operation
Sindh’s operation against Katcha belt dacoits aims to restore order in a long-troubled region plagued by violence
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Indonesian investment minister arrives for trade talks
Visit follows recent MoUs as Pakistan, Indonesia seek to boost economic partnership
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SC appoints Salman Safdar friend of court, orders access to Imran Khan
Bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
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Zardari welcomes Uzbek outreach, highlights trade and sectoral cooperation
President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan across key sectors
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Tuberculosis detection system wins top prize at Pakistan’s first Quantum Hackathon
Hackathon held to push emerging technologies, promote modern science, IT skills
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Pakistan Army’s 19-nation patrolling exercise concludes at Kharian
Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds multinational exercise, stresses preparedness for modern warfare
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PM launches ambitious AI roadmap
Govt pledges $1b by 2030, 1,000 PhDs and training for 1m professionals
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PM clears decks for high-voltage ICC T20 showdown
Decision came as the ICC confirmed that no penalties or sanctions would be imposed on Bangladesh
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New IPP deals could save Rs1.4tr
Energy sector drives 40% of 600+ reforms, says Mishal report
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Minister blames Gulf visa curbs on begging mafia
He had highlighted that illegal migration and begging rings were severely damaging Pakistan's international image
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IHC: who decides what's fake news?
PECA (Amendment) Act, 2025 granted authorities the power to remove and block content from social media platforms
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SC declines immediate Imran counsel meeting
Court refers PTI founder's cases to benches
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CJ stresses need for strong justice system
Top judge shared perspectives on ongoing reform initiatives aimed at improving access to justice
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Senate panel slams CCI over provincial rights
Committee flags failure to implement 18th Amendment
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Solar dream dims as net metering winds down
New Nepra rules slash buyback rates, shift costs to consumers
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February 8 leaves more questions than answers
PTI faces a moment of reckoning amid mixed turnout, muted impact
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with US
Foreign minister also cited Trump's hostility to BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, others
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Prince Andrew leaked official UK trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein, emails show
Former prince shared reports on Vietnam, Singapore; adds to ongoing crisis over Epstein connections
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Thousands rally across Australia against Israeli president’s visit
Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests
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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory












































































































