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Pakistanis' exodus termed boon for economy
Ministry confirms 762,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad in 2025
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Icy winter tightens chokeholds amid fresh rains and snowfall
Landslides, blocked roads, power outages reported
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Zardari, UAE counterpart discuss ways to boost strategic partnership
Two leaders explore new opportunities in trade and people-to-people exchanges
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Tirah operation 'imposed without consent': Afridi
K-P CM warns against 'closed-door decisions', decries 'forced displacement' during winter
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FCC throws out pleas against super tax
Reaffirms parliament's exclusive legislative competence in taxation
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Asif punches holes into K-P's Tirah migration narrative
Terms migration 'routine annual' exercise; Says IBOs more effective; Denies any military operation underway
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Chinese tech delegation explores long-term investment in Pakistan’s IT sector
Delegation cites digital ecosystem, skilled workforce during meeting with IT minister
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PSX falls after surprise no change in rate
KSE-100 index sheds 385 points in uneventful session with no clear direction
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Australia looks for mining ventures
Minister proposes inter-governmental agreement for long-term cooperation
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Railway land leasing generates new revenue streams
Pakistan Railways owns around 168,000 acres of land nationwide, nearly 500 acres of high-value commercial land
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IMF third review talks likely in Feb
Completion to unlock $1b tranche; public, salary, and industry relief tops agenda
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Copper exports to China cross $1.14b
Aluminium ore shipments surge over 4,700% as mineral trade diversifies
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World Bank flags irrigation failures
Says large volumes of water are wasted due to inefficient irrigation systems, ineffective agricultural practices
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150 Faisalabad industry shutdowns leave 150,000 jobless, FCCI warns
BoI minister reviews SEZ progress at FIEDMC, industry flags logistics and investment issues
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Gold eases despite global rally
Local rates dip Rs1,500/tola while international prices surge past $5,000/oz
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$430m US crude deal struck
In private sector transaction, Pakistan will import 6m barrels of WTI oil
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People deprived of net-metering benefits
Consumers producing electricity beyond their approved load should not be billed for these excess units
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PAC takes petroleum ministry to task
Committee reviews audit objections involving Rs14.63 billion in unpaid petroleum levy, penalties
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'Supreme Court decisions not binding on FCC'
Court cites Article 189 in 11-page judgment
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Punjab keeps firm grip on Basant strings
Imposes Section 144 to prevent festival from doubling as protest stage
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MPs fall victim to online scam
Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan, others defrauded, Senate panel told
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BHC appointments: JCP to meet on Feb 12
Commission will consider nominations for appointment as additional judges
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US reaffirms commitment to Pakistan
Charge d'Affaires Baker highlights shared democratic values and strategic collaboration
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'Even PM's illegal order not binding'
NAB counsel says civil servants face repercussions if they refuse such orders
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PM commends NAB's transformation
Banks on expats to accelerate Pak digital development
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PTI chairman refuses to meet Imran alone
Gohar insists a family member or legal representative should accompany him
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Kanye West blames bipolar disorder for his rants
Rapper denies being a Nazi, regrets anti-Semitic comments
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Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Ceremony kept under wraps to avoid crowds after explosive claims about the Beckhams by their eldest son
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Stephen Colbert sets final 'Late Show' episode date
Will host it this year, ending over three decades of CBS late-night history
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Emotions, grief grip Sundance Film Festival
'American Doctor' tells of brutality in the Israel-Hamas war, presents scenes of Israeli atrocities in Gaza
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France moves to ban social media for users under 15
Ban on new accounts could begin this fall, existing underage accounts face deactivation by year's end
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'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners' top BAFTA nods
Selection process stands out for bold filmmaking, unusual takes on geopolitical landscape to more personal stories
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Karachi walls call for federal, army control
The graffiti gained attention in aftermath of fire at Gul Plaza, which engulfed the commercial building within hours
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La Niña not driving current cold spell, says weatherman
Say climate change has amplified the intensity and unpredictability of such events
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Icy winds subside
Icy winds from Balochistan that gripped Karachi for several days have subsided, bringing decline in winter intensity
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PA session adjourned amid opposition's protest
MQM-P demands judicial inquiry into Gul Plaza tragedy; govt defends probe process
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Deputy speaker criticises govt over civic neglect in Bahawalpur
Channar says broken roads, sewage woes ignored despite repeated promises
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Aunt arrested for murder of minor girl in Wazirabad
Suspect confesses after staging fake abduction call
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Film introduces viewers to sci-fi comedy
Film follows employees at a small advertising agency trapped in a repeating work week
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IBA conducts landmark mediators' training
Programme brings together judges, lawyers, govt officials and students
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PMD issues alert for hailstorms, heavy rain across country from May 2
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas
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Punjab government’s austerity drive falls under scrutiny
Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts
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PM Shehbaz orders operationalisation of virtual asset regulatory system
Stresses regulatory system to boost investor confidence in digital economy sector in meeting with PVARA chairman
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Four in 10 children in high-risk areas found with lead in blood: study
Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour
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PM constitutes high-level committee over One Constitution Avenue dispute, stays official action
PM issues directives after authorities move to vacate Avenue post-IHC ruling
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2 new polio cases confirmed in K-P as total reaches three in 2026
Fresh cases reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being
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Energy minister announces end of load management across the country
Leghari says additional gas supplies, which were purchased on spot rates, have arrived in the country
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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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South Asia likely to see weaker monsoon and higher temperatures in 2026: PMD
There is strong consensus among experts that El Niño conditions are likely to develop during the 2026 monsoon season
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PML-N youth wing member killed in Karachi cafe firing, FIR registered
Police obtain CCTV footage, begin further investigation
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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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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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Sindh CM, Danish envoy discuss investment, renewable energy
Ambassador Mortensen expresses Denmark’s interest in green energy initiatives in Sindh
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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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Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to 'constructive engagement'
Discussions included prospects for strengthening the historically significant Pakistan-US partnership
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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 man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
Remanded in custody until his next appearance at London's Old Bailey court on May 15
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Iran submits latest deal proposal to Pakistan; White House declines comment
Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rebukes US' war of aggression, challenges war justifications
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Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support.
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UN chief Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people
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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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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












































































































