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K-P MPAs oppose military operation
Acknowledge dire security situation, summon IGP for briefing today
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Conference highlights CPEC role in economy
Experts stress technology transfer to boost agri-productivity
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PSX sees big surge as year-end approaches
Investor optimism, potential rate cut, robust economic indicators power rally
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Adani group exits consumer goods venture in $2b deal
Sells 31% stake in Wilmar to refocus on core infrastructure business
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Global stocks decline as yields remain elevated
Major US indexes fall more than 1% in broad selling
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Textile sector faces stagnation
High energy costs, lack of diversification threaten export growth
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Political stability key to economic progress: Gilani
Assures businessmen of arranging meetings with Senate bodies to address woes
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Diesel price likely to rise by Rs3.62 per litre
High-speed diesel price may rise by Rs3.62, while petrol increases by 11 paisa from January 1, 2025.
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Customs audit uncovers Rs2.4 billion fraud
Dept registers case against firm that evaded taxes under export schemes
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Tax body expands outreach to Murree
Move part of initiative to increase PRA's presence across Punjab
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Rupee ends 2024 on strong note
Forex reserves, remittances, current account play key role in propping up currency
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Pakistan's sporting success brings joy, hope to nation
Arshad, Haider's medals at Olympics and Paralympics were monumental achievements
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Mahnoor, Sohail win U-13 squash titles at Scottish Open
Talented Mahnoor scores flawless 3-0 victory over India's Divyanshi Jain in final
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SA coach unapologetic about route to final
Hosts are guaranteed a place in WTC final even if they lose 2nd Test against Pakistan
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Aus stun India with thrilling win at Melbourne
Hosts take seven wickets after tea to go 2-1 up in series
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Duffy, Hay heroics secure T20 series for NZ
They defeated Sri Lanka by 45 runs in second T20I
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No Babar, Virat for top ICC award
Sri Lanka's Hasaranga continued his white-ball dominance in 2024
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'We couldn't seize control in Test'
Pak skipper Shan Masood lauds Abbas, Saud for putting up superb show
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Time for internal stability
Political dialogue and national unity are key to overcoming Pakistan’s security, economic, and political crises.
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The challenges awaiting the world in 2025
2024 saw political upheavals in Bangladesh and Syria, while Trump's win may reshape US foreign policy.
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Beyond the walls: women and the public spaces
Women in Karachi are increasingly reclaiming public spaces, challenging barriers and demanding equality.
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A blow to hospitality
The robbery of a Polish couple in Sindh raises concerns about tourist safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement.
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Consensus for economy's sake
Pakistan’s economy faces a boom-bust cycle; Finance Minister calls for export-led growth and unity.
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Madrassa bill
The madrassa bill becomes law after a long delay.
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Of numbers and stories
Numbers alone can't capture human stories—empathy is needed to understand the real people behind the statistics.
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Instrument of the defiant
How the rubab is being stifled in Afghanistan
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Asha Bhosle woos crowd with 'Tauba Tauba' at 91
Legendary Indian singer's performance goes viral
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Sehar speaks of storage woes, not wedding woes
Actor posts lighthearted quip about being single
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A year of stars for Gaza
Here are the stars who made their stance clear in 2024
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War-themed board game to launch in Taiwan
2045' is based on fictional future invasion
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The year in bodies: How women told their own stories in 2024
While social media thrived on hyper-surveillance and vitriol, cinema had a few delicate rebuttals
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WHO calls on China to share Covid origins data after five years
In 2019, Covid-19 pendamic killed millions of people, shredded economies and crippled health systems
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Defence minister questions PTI's sincerity in talks with govt
Khawaja Asif warns govt negotiating team to stay vigilant, cautioning that Imran Khan may try to “take advantage”
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K-P announces Rs200,000 grants for underserved brides
Provincial govt to also launch "Orphan Card" scheme to provide Rs5,000 monthly to school-going orphans
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India launches rocket to test space docking for future space station, moon mission
In August 2023, India became the fourth nation to land an unmanned craft on the Moon, joining Russia, US, and China
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Gwadar airport to start flights to Muscat from Jan 10
The airport is part of China’s $65 billion investment in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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Ja Rule slams 50 Cent’s claim of buying concert tickets to leave seats empty
Ja Rule fires back at 50 Cent’s claim of buying tickets to create empty seats at concert.
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Trump ordered to pay $5m for sexual abuse, defamation
NY jury finds Trump sexually abused Carroll in a Manhattan store in 1996 after a nine-day civil trial last year
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CRSS releases report on Pakistan's security landscape in 2024
Outgoing year turns out to be the deadliest for forces
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Afghan men convicted of people smuggling in Belgium arrested in UK
Belgian prosecutors said the gang arranged migrant journeys from Afghanistan via Iran, Turkiye, and to Europe
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ASWJ announces protests across Karachi from Tuesday
According to the party’s spokesperson, sit-ins will take place at 60 different locations across the city
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JI pledges to stand by Kashmiris until freedom: Hafiz Naeem
Hafiz remarked that resolving issues faced by free regions of Kashmir is the responsibility of ruling authorities
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NA speaker to convene in-camera meeting with PTI on Jan 2
The first round of talks on December 23 was described as positive, with both sides agreeing to continue the dialogue
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Huawei slashes Pura 70 Ultra price by 18% as part of weekend sales
The promotion ran from Saturday evening to midnight on Sunday
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Love and Luxury: The Most Extravagant Celebrity Weddings of 2024
Here's a roundup of the most expensive, boldest, and most talked-about weddings of the year!
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Teen cheerleader faces felony charges for poisoning rival’s goat
A 17-year-old Texas cheerleader allegedly poisoned a competitive show goat out of jealousy, leading to felony charges.
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2024: A landmark year for Pakistan Stock Exchange
With record-breaking performance, the stock market achieved historic benchmarks this past year
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Tragic wedding caravan crash claims 71 lives in Ethiopia
A truck carrying the group veered off the road and plunged into a river near Bona Zuria, Gelan Bridge, in Ethiopia
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Pakistan polio tally reaches 68 after fresh case reported in K-P
Latest case involves WPV1 infection in Dera Ismail Khan district, which marks the 10th case in the region this year
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Traffic plan issued for New Year's Eve in Karachi
The plan aims to manage crowds heading to Clifton Sea View for New Year's celebrations
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CJP-Aurangzeb huddle stirs the pot
Lawyers question optics as top judge meets finance minister amid pending FBR cases
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Sadiq again offers to mediate govt-opp talks
Assures full cooperation; reaffirms role as NA custodian
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Deadline passes, PM's hunt for economic secretaries still on
Sources said a committee met private candidates to run energy divisions
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ATC frees Qureshi, jails other PTI leaders
Issues 'warrants of release' for PTI vice chairman; orders property forfeiture for others
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Bilawal shoots down 27th amendment talk
Calls rumours unfounded; says no govt official hinted at it
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Nawaz back in spotlight as he confers with PML-N big guns
High-level huddle reviews national security, by-polls strategy
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Sindh pushes male vasectomy to 'defuse population bomb'
Population Welfare Depart to conduct door-to-door surveys in all 1,600 union councils
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Public hospitals face bed, staff crisis
With no space or medics available at healthcare facilities, patients forced to wait in corridors and sleep on footpath
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Gold prices fall for second consecutive day
International bullion rate fell by $5
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FPCCI for withdrawal of retrospective bills
Business leaders warn move threatens SMEs, exports, and national economy
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Pak-US deal optimism drives PSX to peak
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from better earnings, high remittances
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KATI, ombudsman form joint committee
Property tax disputes, corruption claims, and policy issues to be addressed through fast-track complaint mechanism
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Gold falls sharply on US tariff uncertainty
Safe-haven asset sheds Rs3,600/tola; rupee continues modest rise to 282.45/$
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Sahiwal plant sues NEPRA over price
HSRPEL seeks nod for costlier coal from preferred supplier, raising cost concerns
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FinMin briefed on CCP battle against cartels
CCP is preparing recommendations for the Sugar Sector Reform Committee
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Despite challenges, business confidence rises
Q2 survey indicates moderate easing of political, economic uncertainty
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Cotton yarn exports hit $203m
Pakistan's yarn has strong acceptance in China's denim market due to quality, pricing
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K-P hydropower projects dropped from national plan
Power minister warns inclusion could raise tariffs by Rs6/unit by 2034, Senate committee urges review
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Govt accelerates spectrum auction
Reconstitutes committee tasked with releasing spectrum for mobile broadband
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PSX hits record high on Pak-US trade deal optimism
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from corporate earnings, record remittances
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Gold prices decline in international, local market
Price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs 3,086
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Euro zone yields steady ahead of US-Russia summit, US-China trade deadline
Investor focus will be on July US consumer inflation figures due on Tuesday
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Shocks in trade policy
Pakistan, like others, finds itself directly in crosshairs of shifting global trade winds
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China uses 5G, AI ‘robot antelope’ for wildlife monitoring
Lifelike robot scans Hoh Xil plateau in Beijing’s expanding monitoring network
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Land swapping to dominate Alaska summit
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory
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India vote fraud sparks protests
Police briefly detain Rahul, other lawmakers
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European heatwave sets records
Extreme weather sparks wildfires as child dies in Italy
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BD court hears graft case against Hasina
Ex-PM could face up to 14 years in prison if found guilty
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US, China extend tariff truce for 90 days
New deal stops tariffs hitting 145%, China’s set to reach 125%
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Hundreds evacuated as wildfires sweep Turkey’s Canakkale province
Around 700 personnel, aircraft, and vehicles battle Turkey fires as evacuations clear campuses, homes, and bases
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Power plant shutdown triggers blackout across central, southern Iraq
Hamidiya plant shutdown caused a power fault in Iraq amid 47°C heat, sparing the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region
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Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India
Calls to buy local and drop US goods grow in India after Trump’s 50% tariff, straining trade ties with New Delhi
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Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UNGA in September
Australia to recognise Palestine, citing Netanyahu’s disregard for global calls and Gaza obligations
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US to collect share of Nvidia, AMD AI chip earnings from China
Investors see AI reshaping the global economy as Nvidia becomes the first firm to reach $4 trillion market value
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Nigerian forces kill over 100 gang members in weekend raid
Armed "bandits" have long terrorised northwest and central Nigeria, raiding villages, kidnapping, and looting homes
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Shubman Gill emerges as front-runner for India ODI captaincy
A formal decision by BCCI is expected after clarity on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures
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Manchester City target Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
The deal, which is expected to cost around $109 million, will depend on Rodrygo's willingness to leave Madrid
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UFC moves to Paramount+ in $7.7 billion deal
The deal will begin from January 2026 and will feature all UFC events
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All-round WI level ODI series
They chase a 181-run target with five wickets to spare
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Coaches trust Australia hitters: David
He smashes a sparkling 83 off 53 balls against SA
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Muneeba hits ton as Pak register record win against Ire
She scores an unbeaten 100 off 68 balls in the third T20I
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Pakistan face fifth bowler dilemma
The three-match series is level at 1-1
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Alcaraz battles past Dzumhur in Cincinnati
The Spaniard is playing his first tournament since losing to Jannik Sinner
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Hezly Rivera edges Leanne Wong
She locks up a spot in the world championship selection camp
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Ganguly opens up about Kohli, Rohit's retirement
They are expected to play their last ODI series against Australia
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Should have won at home: Clarke
India beat England by six runs in fifth Test, levelling five-match series 2-2
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Pak's Umair Arif reaches HK Open final
He takes the first runner-up place
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Austin Hill sparks major Watkins Glen wreck draws criticism from McDowell after late-race contact
NASCAR driver Austin Hill triggered major multi-car wreck at Watkins Glen, facing criticism from Michael McDowell.
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West Indies clinch five-wicket victory
Chase and Greaves shine in ODI series
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on new signings