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Capital’s top cop promises significant drop in crime
DIG Ops assures journalists of reduction in robbery incidents in next 1.5 months
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FIA nabs man for harassing doctor
Sources say suspect also blackmailed victim to extort money
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Punjab approves 15 uplift schemes for Pindi
Projects include flyovers, water schemes & education facilities
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Israel hits Gaza as truce efforts fail
Tensions surge on Lebanon border
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Bike stunts prompt Hana Lake closure
Locals take drastic step to protest frequent one-wheeling
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K-P declares federal budget ‘anti-poor’
CM’s aide says Centre trying to please IMF
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Millions converge on Mina as Hajj begins
King Salman issued a decree to host 1,000 pilgrims from families of martyrs from the Gaza Strip
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LHC CJ foresees end to executive’s meddling
Justice Khan says martial law permanently blocked due to lawyers movement
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Power tariff jacked up by Rs5.7 per unit
Increase to impact domestic, industrial and commercial consumers
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PM unveils Rs200b package for industry
Shehbaz orders 24% cut in electricity rate for commercial users; reduces fuel prices
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Sindh focuses on relief and development
CM Shah unveils Rs3tr balanced budget; pays, pensions raised
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Supreme Court to take up ECP’s tribunal plea on 20th
Electoral body has challenged LHC decision to appoint tribunals
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President gives assent to four bills
Bills aim to reform the governance of postal services
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Govt courts Fazl to shun PTI alliance
Naqvi pays visit to Maulana a day after PM checked in on former ally’s health
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Kashmiri poet gets bail relief
Shah got bail after furnishing a bail bond of Rs200,000, personal bond in like amount
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Senate panel meets to finalise PSDP proposals
Panel informed about 34 uplift projects to be completed this year, funding of projects discusses during meeting
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‘Missing persons issue created hatred’
IHC CJ observes everything has to be done in accordance with the law
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Court summons Maneka in iddat case
Judge Majoka warns of verdict if no appearance made on June 21
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Opposition senators assail ‘IMF budget’
Treasury tells House it will take time to rein in inflation
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Envoy urges US to restore military grants
Ambassador Masood warns against strategic imbalance in South Asia
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Election commission data shows rapid climb in voters
Number went up by 2 million since December 2023
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Sindh hikes sales tax to 15%
Move likely to exacerbate inflation as indirect tax disproportionately affects low-income groups
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Agri allocations boosted by 62%
CM unveils Rs30.7b allocation, introduces new initiatives to combat climate impact, rising costs
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Telcos denounce ‘regressive’ budget
Say proposed tax hikes, penalties may undermine progress, deter foreign investment
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RDA investment shoots up to two-year high
Total gross receipts under RDA cross $8 billion mark
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Tax hikes to clear way for IMF loan
Moody’s says budget will support talks with lender for Extended Fund Facility
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PSX continues its record-breaking spree
KSE-100 index jumps 498.61 points, settles at 76,706.77
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Fly Jinnah starts non-stop flights to Bahrain
New route will initially start with frequency of two weekly flights
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Pace of weekly inflation rate accelerates
Consumers most affected by the inflation fell in the monthly income bracket of Rs22,889 to Rs29,517
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PM removes Aurangzeb from ECNEC chairmanship
Premier becomes head of committee, includes Ishaq Dar as member
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Govt to seal shops for tax violations
Measures aim to raise Rs70b by cracking down on non-certified receipts
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10 killed in Punjab road crashes
As many as 620 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals
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Govt allocates Rs3.8b for PSCA project expansion
Rs7.4b earmarked for new check posts to counter TTP threats
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Lumpy Skin Disease vaccine launched
Secretary Livestock Punjab underlined department’s commitment to improving vaccine quality
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LHC orders action against smoky vehicles
The court further ordered that impounded vehicles should not return to the road until their rectification
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Anchorperson released after court discharges FIRs
Imran Riaz’s counsel opposed the IOs’ requests for physical remand
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Man held for staging nephew’s kidnapping
SP Jaranwala believed accused to be part of a blackmailer group that fabricates kidnappings to extort money
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CM pledges action over children ward fire
Orders arrest of doctors amid protests, clashes
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Rs3.75b earmarked for improving 485 police stations
Rs1.8b to be spent on buying new weapons
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36 per cent hike proposed in education budget
Approximately Rs12 billion have allocated for purchase of new furniture and fixtures in three phases
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MQM-P rejects ‘figures manipulation’
Democratic traditions ignored while presenting budget and no pre-budget discussion held
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Sharjeel praises ‘people-friendly’ budget
harjeel claims the budget focuses on providing maximum relief to the public
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Rs959b development outlay unveiled
No new schemes in ADP, government seeks to complete those pending for over 10 years
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Heading for another 9/11?
The risk of jihadist attacks is higher than it has been for a long time due to the Gaza war
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Straitjacket of bad readings
People who are proud of their roots and yet not great fans of the Islamic Republic are prone to such thoughts
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Child-friendly courts
It is important to extend empathy and sensitivity to every child, who is subjected to legal proceedings
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay










































































































