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Finance minister, IRS at stalemate over FBR overhaul
Sources say matter will be referred to military establishment for resolution
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KE granted 20-year renewal by NEPRA
License extension recognises company’s performance
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Pakistan’s economy: what to expect for 2024
If external factors remain favourable, country will be able to achieve modest growth
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Inflation hits 8-month high at 44.64%
Despite tight monetary policy, SBP faces inflation challenges
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Thin gains at PSX as Pak-Iran tensions ease
KSE-100 index rises 79.83 points, settles at 63,282.23
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Industries ramp up imports of plants, machinery
Imports of capital goods rise 11% to $3.6b in Jul-Dec 2023
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Rupee soars to 12-month high
Closes at Rs279.90/$ on signing of $3b UAE investment agreement
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Textile exports dip 5% in H1 of FY24
Sector faces challenges in reaching govt’s ambitious $25 billion export goal
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Pakistan, Kuwait to set up $1b fund
Fund will be spent on exploration of metals and minerals in Pakistan
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K-P voters to decide fate of five party chiefs
Nawaz, Gohar, Fazl, Siraj, Sherpao among top leaders in fray
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IT boost
Pakistan’s IT exports surged by 17%, reaching $303 million in Dec 2023 as compared to $259 million in Nov
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Young voters
Pakistan’s burgeoning youth voter population, now standing at formidable 56.86 million
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Rupee’s resistance
One of biggest issues at hand to address is sky-rocketing inflation, which hovers around 40%
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She shapes democracy
In democratic society, active participation of all members is paramount
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English: a colonial legacy or relic?
We have always adopted an oxymoronic attitude towards English
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Sanity in the age of hate and conflict
We are living in an age of unprecedented pain and suffering
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The disregarded change of campus life
Major happening of late 70s and of decade of 80s ripped students from their global identities
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Iran tensions: Flights using Pakistani airspace dip by 50%
Decline in planes overflying within borders will negatively impact country’s revenue
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ECP instructs cops to stay outside polling stations
Poll supervisor says five officials will be at highly sensitive, four at sensitive, three at C Category stations
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Motorcyclists throw caution to the wind in port city
Traffic wardens have seemingly accepted defeat as well in trying to enforce bikers to have rear view mirrors
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Israeli drones attack hospital in southern Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says
UN condemns Israel for firing on hospital in Gaza; Israel advances in Khan Younis; Palestinian death toll rises
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Maryam terms PTI’s predicament self-inflicted
PML-N chief organiser rejects allegations of political vendetta
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Parlours offering medical services under guise of beauty
Skin treatments can only be performed by qualified professionals but there does not seem to be any check and balance
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Czech court rules Indian man can be extradited to US, justice minister to decide
Czech appeals court allows extradition of Nikhil Gupta to the US; accused in a plot to kill a Sikh separatist
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Bilawal says not afraid of ‘politicians from Lahore’
Vows to implement party’s 10-point welfare agenda immediately after winning elections
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Polio officer killed, cop injured in targeted attack
Doctor served as coordinator for polio immunisation programme in Bajaur
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‘Unfair elections’ to create more instability
Imran says PTI would rather sit in opp than form coalition govt
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Iran launches air defence drill amid rising regional tensions
Iranian army’s air force and navy, aerospace force and navy of the IRGC participated in exercises, says Press TV
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North Korea says tests underwater nuclear drone, criticises US-led joint drills
Three countries' navies held drills as part of efforts to improve their responses to Pyongyang's nuclear threats
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Crew with first astronaut from Turkey launched on flight to space station
Nine minutes after launch, Falcon 9's upper stage delivers crew capsule to its preliminary orbit
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Iran-Pak flare up rooted in restive borderlands, not Mideast strife
Both Iran, Pakistan signal they don't want to escalate
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Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Hindu temple opens
Ayodhya set for tourism, business boom with new temple
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Experts agree Pakistan's response to Iranian incursion appropriate
Tehran's reckless and unprovoked attack on a friendly nation demanded a decisive response, says Naveed Hussain
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SC moved against IHC for nullifying cipher case jail trial
Govt plea says high court transgressed its jurisdiction
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US says 'no way' to solve Gaza conflict without Palestinian state
Mexico, Chile refer Gaza conflict to ICC over potential crimes
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Missing persons issue for ‘govt to resolve, not court’
IHC’s Justice Kayani orders provision of security for Baloch protesters, disposes of petition
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Envoy praises EU's IIOJK focus
Amna Baloch expresses gratitude to the European parliamentary recommendations
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Nearly half of voters in next polls are young
With 56.86m, they make up 44.22% of total 128.58m
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Call for reforms to address electoral system flaws
Participants urge genuine change emphasising intra-party polls
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Pakistan committed to NAM principles
Foreign minister attends Ministerial meeting of the 19th NAM Summit in Kampala, Uganda
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Study reveals barriers to voting rights
Experts warn flood-hit population needs motivation to vote on Feb 8
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CJ Isa on two-day chamber duties
SC appoints Punjab Police officer as amicus curiae in K-P police transfer case
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Pak plans to procure Chinese stealth fighter jets
FC-31’s stealth advantages allows it to spot opponents first, launch surprise attacks
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SC to hear judge sacking case on 25th
Five-member bench to resume hearing Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddqui’s petition
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IHC irked by AGP’s absence in NAB plea
Court again issues notice to legal officer to assist in disqualification period
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De-escalation imminent as friends engage in hectic diplomacy
With three key regional players working behind scenes, Tehran indicates it is ready to lower tensions too
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Imran’s ex-secretary testifies in cipher case
IHC issues notices on Imran Khan’s petitions seeking cessation of prison trial
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World leaders urge restraint after cross-border conflagration
Biden says Pakistan strikes show Iran not ‘well-liked’ in region
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World Bank offers help to investors
Seeks to encourage private sector participation in management of DISCOs
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Rupee closes below Rs280/$ after a year
OGRA announces decrease of 7.81% in RLNG price effective retrospectively from Jan 1, 2024
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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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'Upgraded' Safari train chugs off from Pindi
Minister says similar train to start in Sindh
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Nationwide anti-polio drive kicks off today
During the campaign, 45 million children under the age of five will be administered anti-polio vaccine
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Pakistan turns rivals into negotiators
Experts say it is not the first time country found itself at the centre of a geopolitical breakthrough
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Turkiye calls Netanyahu 'Hitler of our times'
Statement refers to arrest warrant sent out by ICC against Israeli PM
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Two Hazara traders killed in Quetta attack
Attackers, riding a motorcycle, targeted civilians at Hazarganji Fruit Market, escaped within minutes
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No breakthrough, no breakdown
Marathon US-Iran talks in Islamabad end in stalemate
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Trump orders naval blockade of Hormuz
Says vessels paying 'tolls' to Iran would be intercepted, CENTCOM to enforce blockade on Iranian ports today
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PTI hails Pakistan's mediation role
Hopes Gulf crisis will be resolved through talks
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PSX plunges over 4,500 points on US-Iran talks breakdown
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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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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UK will not join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Minister says difference of agreement with Iran has undoubtedly strained things with Trump administration
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Tehran ready to reach ‘balanced' deal that guarantees lasting regional peace: Pezeshkian
Cites “double standards” by the US as main obstacle to reaching an agreement in a call with Russian President Putin
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire breach
Say it is open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in accordance with specific regulations
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest
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Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel
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Iran says it identified 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli attacks
Forensic chief says foreign nationals among dead
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Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite 'goodwill, forward-looking initiatives'
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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Iran's vice president vows to defend rights from Hormuz to compensation
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following 'Islamabad Talks'
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Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms
Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader
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Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque again, seeking greater access
Such incursions by Ben-Gvir are typically carried out without prior public announcement
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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
New humanitarian flotilla departs Spain in renewed bid to reach blockaded Gaza
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7m bpd after attacks
Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise
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Turkiye brands Netanyahu ‘Hitler of our times’ as flotilla case sparks sharp war of words
This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales
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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
















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