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ECP gives PTI 20-day ultimatum to hold intra-party polls
Says any deviation will result in party losing its electoral ‘bat’ symbol
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WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
Since mid October, northern China reports an increase in influenza-like illnesses
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Imran, Qureshi to appear in court on 28th
Special Court says trial in cipher case to be resumed from where it was left on August 29
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Aviation ministry website hacked thrice in 24 hours
Spokesperson says important information disappeared after cyber-attacks
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IMF Board may meet on Dec 7
Talks for fresh loan programme can begin with lender
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Israel arrests Al-Shifa director, orders evacuation of Indonesian Hospital
Hamas truce and hostage release delayed; temporary halt in fighting would not begin on Thursday, says Israeli official
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Govt reduces Hajj expenses
government has introduced a 20-day short Hajj package, striving to make Hajj more financially accessible to citizens.
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PPP to contest every constituency in Punjab
Marri says party swallowed bitter pill of 2013 polls for country
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May 9 protests caused Rs1b loss: commissioner
Repair work has started and will be restored soon, says commissioner
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Prices of essentials to be fixed with traders’ input
Traders rejects government's proposal to set a uniform price for grocery items across Punjab
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Dhol walas waging a losing battle
Traditional drummers get short-end of stick, fear penury
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Two cops held in mystery murder of colleague
Police say accused killed victim for demanding loan amount back
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App for archaeological sites’ mapping launched
Tourists may access 8,000 heritage sites using app, portal
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Officer facing corruption inquiry gets promotion
Senior women health officer elevated to grade-19
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City shivers in cold morning
Karachi temperature recorded at 16.7 degrees Celsius for the second time this month.
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Ex-assembly members yet to return official cars
Governor writes to Services & General Administration Dept to retrieve vehicles
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KMC to set up child health institute, says mayor
establishment of Karachi Metropolitan University in the Central district.
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Garbage collectors throw caution to wind
Labourers not interested in purchasing safety equipment, employers don’t provided any either
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Govt urged to implement environmental laws
Experts say poor waste management badly affects health as well as contributes to urban disasters
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Qasr-e-Naz short of cash to pay KE bill
Ministry of Housing and Works allocates Rs5.80 million in 2023-2024 for electricity bills of Qasr-e-Naz Lodge
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Prices of most vegetables go up thrice the official rates
Delay in release of wheat quota to mills might increase flour price too
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Gas price hike hits bangle makers
Labour leaders fear unemployment crisis in cottage industry
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Repatriation process hits the slow lane
Over 345,000 refugees deported to Afghanistan thus far
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Two killed in Bajaur bomb blasts
the father of ex-amir of Ansarul Islam, Sattan Khan, was killed and three people were injured.
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Swift progress in hydropower urged
round-the-clock efforts to maximize hydropower generation in the shortest possible timeframe
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Innovative strategies to reach polio-default children discussed
Health meeting mulls increased coverage of vaccination in southern districts of K-P
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Solidarity expressed with Palestinians
Deans, faculty members, and students actively participate in thought-provoking sessions
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‘Drug addiction claims 700 lives daily’
Psychologist says ice and addiction to video games spread anxiety, other diseases
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Police crack double murder case, arrest suspect
Couple was murdered over a long-standing personal grudge with accused
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Terror suspect nabbed in Chichawatni
Suspected terrorist belongs to banned organization Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, reveals CTD sources
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IMF expects dollar price to improve
Assumes dollar will cost little less than Rs300 on average by June next year
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Exports to China surge by 70%, reach $368 million
boost in exports of key products, including sesame, seafood, rice, and other agricultural items.
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Pharma Bureau urges govt action amid drug shortages
Executive director says grey market has become bigger than white market
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Scholars urge reforms to enhance connectivity
Recommend addressing internal challenges, improving linkages with neighbours
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Strong economic cues propel PSX to new peak
KSE-100 index surges 827.17 points, settles at 58,198.76
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IT exports increase by 16% in October
It's result of higher number of working days, higher realisation of proceeds by banking channels
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Rupee near three-week high vs greenback
Pakistan is expected to receive the second loan tranche of $700 million next month
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Development spending remains low priority
Remains at Rs76b in contrast with Rs301b authorised under PSDP 2023-24
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Dutch envoy keen to strengthen collaboration
Pakistan’s investment potential in IT, agriculture, and mining
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Bilawal dials up rhetoric against ‘the old guard’
Cautions people against electing ‘intellectually-bankrupt’ traditional politicians
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Kakar to attend COP-28 in UAE
Caretaker PM to represent Pakistan at COP-28 in UAE, emphasises national importance of climate change
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NTDC investment plan termed unrealistic
Regulator says investment should go to areas facing constraints
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Marwat appointed as PTI senior vice president
New appointee is a member of PTI chief’s legal team
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Families agree to marry ‘raped girl with rapist’
Reconciliation follows miscarriage caused in attack by suspect’s father
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Artificial rain planned for next week
Experts predict favourable weather conditions as smog continues to choke city
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Inclusivity in action
Creation of trans desk is a beacon of hope, progress, signaling a departure from previous discriminatory practices
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Halal ban in UP
India has a confusing halal certification regime, with several companies offering service, but only a few registered
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Ceasefire, but…
Qatar-brokered four-day ceasefire will see 50 Israeli hostages released in lieu for 150 Palestinians
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The two most dangerous countries in the world
West Bank and Gaza are bad enough, but Kashmir is the world’s most densely militarised zone
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Muslims must differentiate between Israel and the Jews
Israeli government is not the representative of Jewish community as a whole
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Sindh outlines welfare schemes as Memon details housing, subsidies
Minister says over 300,000 small farmers given financial assistance of Rs1,500 per acre ahead of wheat harvesting
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Three 'Indian spies' working in Pakistan handed down sentences
Individuals confess to luring others via social media with money offers for access to sensitive information
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IFATCA praises Pakistan air traffic controllers amid airspace disruptions
Letter states country saw surge in air traffic due to US-Iran war, as diverted flights used its key aviation corridor
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Japanese PM praises Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran talks in Islamabad
In a telephone conversation, both PMs express desire to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan
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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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PSX plunges over 6,600 points as US-Iran talks end without deal
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









































































































