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TCP to push G2G agri, pharma exports
Private-sector chairman says TCP to act as global trading firm, exit price-setting role
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World Bank, PRA agree to digitalise tax system
WB delegation welcomed reform agenda, assured practical cooperation in implementing agreed measures
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FinMin urges debt markets to cut bank dominance
Tells SECP reforms will target lower issuance costs, digital onboarding and wider investor participation
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Open bidding for Islamabad Airport
Govt opts for highest-bidder model as S Arabia, UAE and Turkish show interest
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Inter-school declamation contest held
Among 34 schools, 10 were selected by judges Akber Merchant and Sara Daniyal
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CM wants every child vaccinated aganist polio
Presided over meeting of provincial Polio Task Force, setting targets for upcoming vaccination campaign starting Feb 2
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LNG container blast triggers massive fire
CNG station worker killed; third fire incident at CNG stations in two months
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Marigold show opens
Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated three-day sixth annual Marigold Flower Show at Bagh-e-Jinnah
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Family of three killed in road accident
30-year-old Sikandar, his 33-year-old wife Sakina, and their three-year-old son Qaziyan died near Keamari Gate No 17
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MQM-P ends protest in assembly
Ali Khursheedi said that JI, PTI did not support MQM-P protest over Gul Plaza tragedy
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JI plans no-confidence motion against mayor
City Council opposition leader holds mayor, Sindh govt responsible for tragedies in city
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Documentary on Melania premieres in Washington
Titled 'Melania', it was funded by an extraordinary multimillion-dollar deal with Amazon.
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Catherine O'Hara, legendary actress, dies at 71
Known for 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone', her cause of death is unclear
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Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for rape
He is to be tried next week in biggest scandal ever to rock Norway's monarchy
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YouTube cracks down, deletes 4.7b views of AI spam videos
Erases 16 channels in action against 'low-quality' content across platform
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Kristen Stewart plans foreign films to defy US restrictions
Reveals she's making movies in Europe to bypass Trump's looming tariffs, push creative freedom
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Jawad calls out elitism in Pakistan's live music scene
Singer reflects on how high concert charges and elite private events limit public access to live music
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Pakistan's largest-ever tourism festival kicks off today
After years of neglect, event marks major step towards country's goal of bringing tourists back to its scenic sites
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'Hitman' shot dead in alleged encounter
Suspect involved in seven murders; police continue search for fleeing accomplices
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Torture allegation surface in sewer incident
SHO suspended, explanation sought from DSP over claims of coercion
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Bugti urges dialogue amid street protests
CM calls for restraint amid ongoing protests by Balochistan Grand Alliance
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Employees refusing vaccination to face music
Minister warns of dismissal, salary-hold as govt targets 6.5m children
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The persisting impasse
Can CPEC reach Afghanistan if borders stay shut?
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Elite veto, national cost
From industry subsidies to clerical defiance, Pakistan’s elite often treat the state as a resource to be hollowed out
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The new life of the 'peela school'
Sindh’s public school students are reimagining their world, proving that constraints can be creative engines
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Nipah virus
Pakistan remains Nipah-free, but officials ramp up border screening as the deadly virus surfaces in India
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Pak-BD reset
Trade is up 20% as Pakistan and Bangladesh "bury the hatchet"
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Indebted nation
Each Pakistani now owes Rs333,000 as total debt hits Rs80.5tn, threatening to eclipse the national GDP
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When power defines peace, and victims are excluded
A "Board of Peace" with no Palestinians?
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Sindh announces Feb 4 holiday for schools, colleges
All public and private educational institutions to remain closed on account of Shab-e-Barat
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Lahore manhole tragedy triggers strict safety measures in Rawalpindi
Fencing, CCTV, lighting and warning signs at construction sites made mandatory
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Lahore Police probe alleged torture of family in manhole death case
Victim’s husband alleges police tortured him and his cousins in custody, amid claims of attempts to force a confession
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Imran's consent obtained for eye procedure: PIMS
Hospital says treatment completed smoothly, follow-up care advised
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Trump says Iran wants deal, US 'armada' larger than in Venezuela raid
Iran says missile and defence capabilities are never negotiable as Trump cools strike threats
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'Burden of wishes': PM Shehbaz talks hits to 'self-esteem' in asking allied nations for loans
Says he and Field Marshal Asim Munir quietly went to many countries for loans in order to secure IMF deal
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Nipah airport screenings mainly for reassurance, experts say
Note that airport temperature screenings rarely prevent the spread of disease
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K-P issues province-wide alert over possible Nipah virus threat
Hospitals directed to set up isolation units, rapid response teams while no case has been reported in Pakistan so far
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17 nursing students faint after gas leak in Abbottabad
Five are said to be in critical condition while 12 stay under observation
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Overcrowded prisons in Punjab pose serious health hazards to inmates
With jails' occupancy exceeding their capacity, prisoners are forced to live in unhygienic and suffocating conditions
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Govt, Barrister Gohar reject reported 'firm and final offer' made to PTI to reconstitute ECP
Government ministers, PTI chairman on rare one page in denouncing 'false' rumour
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PHC told neither federal nor K-P govt authorised Tirah operation
Court also orders release of fund for affected residents, summons tribal elders to verify if govt is providing any aid
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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next US Federal Reserve chair
US stock futures ease after nomination; Senate confirmation needed
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Security official dismisses reports of Tirah Valley military operation as 'propaganda'
Says only intelligence-based operations under way as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts
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Pakistan, China sign MoUs on machinery, vaccines, medical technology
Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions
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Sindh CM, Danish envoy discuss investment, renewable energy
Ambassador Mortensen expresses Denmark’s interest in green energy initiatives in Sindh
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz call for protection of workers’ dignity on Labour Day
Leadership reaffirms commitment to fair wages and social protection
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Sindh Rangers arrest ‘papa gang’ leader in Karachi
Suspect involved in 200–250 robberies, 40–50 motorcycles, 300–400 phones, Rs5–6m cash snatched
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Police officer martyred, two injured in rocket attack on police vehicle in Bannu
DPO says attack followed by intense firing, explosions, Miryan Road closed to traffic
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Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to 'constructive engagement'
Discussions included prospects for strengthening the historically significant Pakistan-US partnership
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FO in touch with Somalia over hijack standoff
Families of the crew members expressed deep concern over the safety of their loved ones
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PTI leaders reach Adiala after two-week hiatus
Islamabad High Court (IHC) permits Imran to hold meetings twice a week - on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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'Inflation to rise to 8-9%'
Report pointed to continued resilience in key economic indicators
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Government moves to rein in expenditures
Bodies told to curb spending; funds shift aims to sustain relief projects
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Imran's treatment not possible in jail, IHC told
Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court's judgment
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PM unveils Rs3.2tr 'Apna Ghar' plan to build 0.5m units
Says initiative to act as powerful economic multiplier Loans of up to Rs10m will be available on easy terms
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Diesel up Rs19.39, petrol Rs6.51 per litre
High-speed diesel is widely used in the transport and agriculture sectors
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Istanbul push seeks Pak-Afghan thaw
Track 1.5 dialogue brings together officials, experts to explore de-escalation
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Airlines reel as jet fuel prices take off
Passenger numbers shrink despite fare cuts, reduced flights
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Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak
Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen
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War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b
Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%
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SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar
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Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14
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FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike
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FinMin, businessmen discuss reforms
See progress on setting up independent tax policy office
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Investment in AI, robotics sought
Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain
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KSE-100 earnings rise 8.8% to Rs1.24tr in 9MFY26
Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline
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Oil shock fuels EV surge, fertiliser sector stable
Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security
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PSX sinks 2,830 points on oil, geopolitics
Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling
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Airport security deal reports dismissed as exaggerated
Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources
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Middle East conflict may inflict up to $68b loss on national economy, NA told
Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b
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PSX sheds 2,829 points on broad-based selling
Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994
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Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as of 1016 GMT
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China's role key to Central Asia linkages
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors
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UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
Suspected terror attack raises UK threat level as Somali-born British man faces attempted murder charges
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US CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on possible 'final blow' against Iran: Fox News
Targets reportedly include Iran's 'remaining military assets, leadership and infrastructure,' according to Fox News
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Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest
Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets
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Lebanon hunger crisis deepens
Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza
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Guterres rebukes US over dues
US demanded that cost-cutting include overhauling the UN pension system
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Afghan linked to2021 Kabul airport attack convicted
Prosecutors said Sharifullah helped the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate
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Wang tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
Wang and Rubio last met in-person in Munich in February
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Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz
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Why Pakistan has emerged as the pivotal mediator in the Iran conflict
Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'
Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy
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Iran warns US of ‘prolonged, painful blows’ amid reports of potential strike plans
'We have seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will also see your vessels,' says IRGC Aerospace Force chief
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Trump criticises Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
Germany says it is prepared for possible US troop cuts, stresses importance of transatlantic ties
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Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists 'kidnapped', 22 vessels intercepted by Israel
Israel's foreign ministry says 20 of the ships 'now making their way peacefully to Israel'
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South Korea to lead joint maritime drill with US for 1st time
Biennial RIMPAC, held since 1971, aims to boost cooperation among participating countries
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy
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Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress
Iran's absence is already threatening to overshadow the meeting
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Arsenal, Atletico settled with a draw
They settled with a 1-1 draw in the Champions League semifinal first leg
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Inter on brink of Serie A title
They are holding a 10-point lead over Napoli
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Ipswich left sweating on EPL promotion
Their promotion will go down to the final day of the regular season
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NZ name T20 World Cup squad
Devine, Bates and Tahuhu were named in the squad
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Unbeaten records on the line for Inoue-Nakatani superfight
Inoue will defend his titles for a seventh time
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Villa, Forest revive European glory days
They are one step from a first continental final in decades
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Enrique predicts more thrills
PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal
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Baptiste ends Sabalenka's title defence
She defeated the defending champion 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in the quarter final










































































































