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Poverty rate hits 29%, highest in over a decade
Survey reveals sharp decline in real incomes during last seven year
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs
Ruling setback for US president's economic agenda; Trump imposes 10% extra global tariff on partners
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Pakistan, US to boost counterterror cooperation
Rubio thanks Pakistan's support for Gaza peace
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Industries received Rs12.1b power relief
Nearly half of industrial consumers availed surplus electricity package in Dec-Jan
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Minerals alone do not ensure prosperity
South Asia needs to act strategically as global race for critical minerals intensifies
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Pakistan, Philippines move toward PTA
JEC meeting backs reactivation of Joint Business Council, wider sectoral cooperation
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Private sector to head EDF board
Commerce minister, secretary removed as new EDF law curbs bureaucracy's role
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'Need for quality housing to rise sharply'
Executive stresses regulation, planning and lower interest rates to stabilise real estate
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SPI inflation accelerates to 5.19% YoY
Index jumps as tomato prices surge 85%, energy tariffs bite
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SBP injects Rs1.57tr via OMO
Gold hits Rs526,462/tola tracking a global rally on US data, Iran tension
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Indecision delays satellite internet
Regulatory hurdles limiting rural broadband potential, industrial IoT expansion
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No secret deal with Imran, says Rana Sana
Sanaullah said his statement pertained solely to the PTI founder's position
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Bajaur attack traced to Afghanistan
Afghan nationals were also allegedly involved in the October 10 attack on the Dera Ismail Khan Police Training Centre
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NA panel grills ministry on HIV stats
Flags rising infections, warns incomplete report risks global credibility
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New PHF chief lifts ban on hockey team captain
Interim president vows restructured management
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Unity government demanded
Ex-PTI leaders state national govt could steer country out of political deadlock
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Gas theft drains Rs30 billion yearly, NA panel told
Losses passed on to consumers, industrial theft alleged
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Artists' conscience dominates 2026 Berlin Film Festival
The 76th edition defining narrative concerns not cinema but lack of emphasis on human rights, oppression
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Alizeh Shah says Ramazan inspired her to 'return' to faith
Vows to 'forgive past hurts' as she reflects on 'one of the hardest years of her life'
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Actor Ushna Shah urges action on animal rights
In open letter, she commends Punjab CM on her 'positive' leadership but stresses measures against animal abuse
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London Fashion Week kicks off with rare visit by King Charles
British monarch appears at an event overshadowed by his brother's arrest which took place just hours earlier
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Andrew is 'sweating now', says Virginia Giuffre's family
Her siblings issue statement after former prince's release, say 'the walls are closing in' on him
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UK monarchy reels from Andrew's stunning arrest
Disgraced former prince released after questioning; police continue searches of his former home
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Governor accused of using office for 'ethnic politics'
Sindhi nationalist leaders accused Tessori following recent event attended by MQM-P leadership
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Mangnejo, Kalhora tribes settle feud
Conflict claimed 17 lives, injured 20 people; settled for Rs76.4 million with penalties imposed on both sides by jirga
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Police patrol attacked in Dadu
Second armed attack by bandits in less than two weeks after having confronted martyrdom of three officials on Feb 9
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CM unveils roadmap for $1.12b Thar coal-to-fertiliser project
Project aims to utilise indigenous coal reserves to strengthen country's fertiliser security, add value to resources
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Owner of blast-wrecked building arrested
CCTV footage shows 3.47am blast during sehri in Soldier Bazaar's Gul Rahna Colony
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PTI, JI activists get bails in separate cases
SHC grants bail to four political activists in case relating to alleged rioting, possession of illegal weapons
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Session sees heated debate over facilities at govt-run schools
Education minister says government has allocated Rs18 billion for schools, principals to spend funds on daily needs
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MQM-P rift visible in House
'Step outside, we will deal with you,' Kamal group's MPA threatens Bahadurabad group's lawmaker
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Black partridge breeders protest ban on licensing
Asif stated that breeders, enthusiasts across Punjab are protesting the ban on licenses for keeping the bird
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WASA upgrades equipment for rainy season
Sewer lines, drains to be cleaned; new vehicles to enhance flood management
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LHC issues contempt notice to PU VC
Court says prior judicial approval mandatory for felling trees
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CM calls for collective efforts to ensure social justice
Says widening rich-poor gap fueling challenges; pledges welfare reforms
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Adulterated milk factory dismantled in Islamabad
Authorities seize chemical solution capable of producing 50k litres of fake milk
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Black gown made mandatory for teachers
New dress code to take effect from Feb 23; educators reject decision
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Woman 'held, assaulted' for three days
Suspects allegedly drugged her again, placed her in a car and abandoned her on Daska-Sialkot Road before fleeing
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Illegal dental implants seized in capital raid
Authorities seized thousands of dental implants valued at approximately Rs250 million
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NHA told to share restructuring plan
Court also instructed NHA to submit complete details of officers, staff working on deputation at next hearing
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Nigerian-led drug ring targeting students busted
ANF identified a key distributor, Charles Chuka, a Nigerian national accused of supplying narcotics in the twin cities
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FIA officials held in trafficking scam
Travellers at Islamabad airport reportedly cleared in exchange for cash
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Next round of US-Iran talks expected soon, says Khawaja Asif
Says there is sense of satisfaction after first round of talks, with no negative developments reported so far
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Pakistan's envoy says ties with US not merely optional but necessity for present, future
Ambassador thanks US, Iran for their strong expression of confidence in Pakistan
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Rs200m worth of liquor seized in joint maritime operation
Intercepts stateless vessel carrying large quantity of illicit liquor intended for unlawful distribution
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Chinese FM Wang Yi felicitates Dar over peace efforts
Both leaders discuss Pak–China five-point peace initiative aimed at facilitating peaceful resolution of issues
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Three 'Indian spies' working in Pakistan handed down sentences
Individuals confess to luring others via social media with money offers for access to sensitive information
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PM Shehbaz says Pakistan making all-out efforts to resolve US-Iran dispute
Also informs cabinet about his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia
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'Draft was ready': how US-Iran talks narrowly missed historic deal in Islamabad
Last-minute 'hiccup' resulted in breakdown of Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks, say sources
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Sindh outlines welfare schemes as Memon details housing, subsidies
Minister says over 300,000 small farmers given financial assistance of Rs1,500 per acre ahead of wheat harvesting
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Fact check: Viral video of former diplomat Deepak Vohra criticising Indian FM is doctored
iVerfiy conducts forensic analysis of the audio, concludes video is doctored and has been dubbed over through AI
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IFATCA praises Pakistan air traffic controllers amid airspace disruptions
Letter states country saw surge in air traffic due to US-Iran war, as diverted flights used its key aviation corridor
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Japanese PM praises Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran talks in Islamabad
In a telephone conversation, both PMs express desire to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan
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Three killed as passenger vehicle falls into ravine in Lower Dir
Rescue 1122 says a child, woman, and man were killed in the accident, while 10 others were injured
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Police officer martyred, four injured in attack on polio team in K-P
CM Afridi, Governor Kundi condemn the attack, calling it a cowardly act, vowing full support and best medical care
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Pakistan-Iran transit corridor formally opens
The inaugural shipment, comprising frozen meat, was transported via refrigerated trucks to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Confab on prison reforms in June
NJPMC to promote policy dialogue on issue
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Fitch retains Pakistan's rating at B-
Says role in US-Iran ceasefire to ease external pressures
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PSX plunges over 6,600 points as US-Iran talks end without deal
Oil prices surge past $104 per barrel as Trump announces blockade on Strait of Hormuz
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Ending oil dependency cycle
Any strategy must begin with transport that consumes 75-80% of petroleum
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Financialisation of business firm
Goal of these companies is maximising shareholder value via dividend disbursement
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Lessons from America's AI policy
Pakistan treats AI largely as a software and skills initiative on grounds of energy crisis and lack of HPC centres
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Using diplomacy to avert recession
Continuation of war will plunge world into recession, trigger hyperinflation
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Road accidents: a massive economic challenge
Over 90% of freight, 95% of passenger traffic moves by road; accidents are dangerous and unaffordable
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Iran's Hormuz moves shake petrodollar's reign
US-Israel-Iran conflict exposes vulnerabilities in dollar-dominated oil trade, accelerating de-dollarisation
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments
Talks also covered a Pakistan-mediated round between Washington and Tehran, officials said
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Trump post depicting him as Jesus removed after backlash
Trump posted an AI image of himself as Jesus, drew criticism, and deleted it Monday
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UN urges US, Iran to continue dialogue, says no military solution to Middle East conflict
Thanks Pakistan, for facilitating the dialogue process
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China says Islamabad US-Iran talks a step towards de-escalation, hopes ceasefire holds
Foreign ministry spokesman says all parties need to remain calm and exercise restraint
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Trump warns of 'eliminating' Iranian ships as US naval blockade on Strait of Hormuz begins
Iran’s military says Gulf and Oman ports must be shared equally or closed to all users.
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Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime
Pezeshkian condemns it, says 'on behalf of Iranian nation, desecration of Jesus is unacceptable to any free person'
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Fact check: Erdogan did not say Turkiye would have attacked Israel if Pakistan wasn't mediating US-Iran talks
A fact-check found no credible reports of Erdogan backing that claim or stance publicly
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Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump's Iran naval blockade
Says Iran violated terms of talks, prompting Trump to impose naval blockade
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Iran warns 'no port in Gulf, Sea of Oman will be safe' after US blockade
Security of ports in Gulf and Sea of Oman is 'either for everyone or for no one,' IRGC says
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Restoring traffic in Strait of Hormuz is of 'paramount' importance, von der Leyen says
Her remarks followed Trump saying US would blockade maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports
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Israel seeks to declare Turkiye ‘new enemy’, says FM Hi
Turkiye-Israel tensions have risen steadily since Gaza war began after Hamas's Oct 7 attacks in 2023
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China rejects accusations of supplying weapons to Iran
Asserts commitment to responsible arms exports as tensions rise over US trade, military policies
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
UK refuses to be drawn into Iran war, prioritises reopening Strait of Hormuz, PM says
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Pope Leo rejects 'abuse' of Gospel, doubles down on anti-war message after Trump's tirade
Trump shares AI image of himself as Christ-like figure healing man after criticising Pope Leo XIV
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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
Blocking Iranian shipments would disconnect a significant source of oil from the world's markets
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction













































































































