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Body suggests closure of govt departments
Recommends abolishing post lying vacant for over a year
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Over 181 terrorists killed in 70 days
4,902 operations conducted in Balochistan with 51 terrorists killed, Sindh 2 terrorists on 142 operations
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Panel on judges appointment meets tomorrow
Three Lahore High Court judges to elevate to the Supreme Court
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Rs2.27b proposed for presidency
Rs750m proposed for Special Technology Zone Authority, Rs9,669 m for Establishment Division
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Finance Bill tabled in Senate
Opposition slams ‘excessive taxes’ in proposed budget
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BISP allocation increased to Rs593 billion
Benazir Kafaalat scheme beneficiaries increased from 9.3 million to 10 million
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Rs1b earmarked for establishing NDC, DPA
“The objective of this initiative is to promote digital transformation.” says Aurangzeb
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Traders price cattle at exorbitant rates
High rates, shortage of animals & traffic disruption near cattle markets irk citizens
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Capital to get first-ever health tower
It will house hospitals, medical and nursing varsities, labs and diagnostics centres
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Government employees stage protest
Alliance calls for reforms in allowances and pensions
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Cabinet okays tax relief extension to tribal areas
Members argued that providing tax exemptions to industrialists would not benefit common man
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Finance bill ‘lethal, poisonous’
Opposition lawmakers shout slogans against govt in National Assembly
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Two ANF men killed in Jhelum shootout
Police say private employee also died during anti-drug trafficking operation
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Holy Family’s revamp delayed yet again
Pindi’s largest health facility remains closed with patients eagerly awaiting its reopening
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City gets Traffic Response Unit
Wardens to restore flow after helpline calls
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Record Rs1.36tr allocated to subsidies for FY25
Major allocation to power sector amid efforts to relieve consumers, support key initiatives
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Govt targets Rs1,281b from petroleum levy
Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements
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Agriculture sector overlooked in FY25 budget
Farmers face uncertainty as federal allocations drop amid rising costs, growth concerns
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PSX rebounds ahead of budget announcement
KSE-100 index gains 207.94 points, settles at 72,797.43
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PSX optimistic as uncertainty ends
MD says hike in capital gains tax on sale of stocks, dividend income to rejuvenate bourse
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Disposal of animal waste remains daunting task
Mayor chairs meeting to set things rolling for quick and safe lifting of offal
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Police catch six suspected cattle rustlers
35 cattle heads recovered from the suspect
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SHC hears plea on restoration of KU students union
Seeks petitioner’s response on KU legal director's reply
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Hybrid vehicle concessions withdrawn
Finance minister pushes for industry growth amid calls for SME, middle-class support
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Govt unveils record Rs1.5tr tax plan
Sweeping new taxes target non-filers, salaried individuals, and everyday goods
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Surrendering to sugar barons
Govt must carefully consider impact of allowing sugar exports on market stability and inflation rates
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Another deficit-laden budget
Reigning in inflation at less than 12% with central bank’s interest rates have been slashed by 1.5 percentage points
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Inside Pakistan’s oil smuggling paradox
Govts narrative “oil smuggling needs to be stopped as it threatens the local economy”, is disconnected from reality
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Israel’s war of vengeance — the deafening silence
Hamas positively responds to plan that lack any credible enforcement mechanism in case of Israeli recalcitrance
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Peshawar: the withered city of flowers
The City of Flowers has gradually lost the grandeur of the past
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Amendments defanged NAB law: CM’s aide
Adviser voices concern over accountability law tweaks
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Gaza truce deal eludes Israel, Hamas
“The negotiations have no chance of succeeding, none of two parties have any interest,” says Jamal
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‘14,000 schools without water in Sindh’
Sardar Shah says 38 Karachi schools lack washrooms
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Israel committed ‘crimes against humanity’
UN probe also says Israeli, Palestinian armed groups carried out war crimes
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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
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