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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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Israel takes down the world Jewry along
Saner voices in the World Jewry need to stand up and be counted
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Deportation drive targets all illegal aliens, not just Afghans
Repatriation of Afghans is a tit-for-tat response to Afghan government’s indecision to stop terrorism
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ECP announces verdict on PTI intra-party polls today
ECP to decide today on PTI's eligibility for election symbol, based on intra-party polls compliance
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State Dept deflects question about Blome-Imran meeting
Spokesperson Miller says US has no position on any political party in Pakistan
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Afghan border trade resumes after Pakistan suspends new visa rule
Cross-border trade resumes as new visa rule suspended, easing tensions with Afghanistan over migrant deportations
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Pakistani-American entrepreneur Sohail Masood gets top US award
Masood’s Kabafusion is a home infusion company working for patient care across US
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The secret negotiations that led to the Gaza hostages deal
Qatar facilitates hostage deal securing release in exchange for prisoners in Israel, involving Biden and Qatar's emir
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UN agency urges Pakistan to halt expelling Afghans during winter
UNHCR urges Pakistan to halt deportations of Afghans, citing harsh conditions; over 370,000 Afghans fled since Oct. 1
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Aitzaz Ahsan terms military courts 'slaughterhouses'
Latif Khosa opposes trial within jail premises
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US thwarts plot to kill Sikh separatist, issues warning to India -FT
US foils plot to kill Sikh separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, warns India over concerns of Indian govt involvement
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Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan IED explosion
security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism
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Imam-e-Kaaba arrives in Islamabad on a 4-day visit
Visit, aimed at strengthening relations with Pakistan, welcomed by officials
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SJC issues another show cause to Justice Naqvi
Four SJC members voted to issue show-cause against Justice Naqvi; Justice Ahsan dissented from majority order
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Former PPP senator Waqar Ahmed Khan joins PML-N
Ex-federal minister says his political orientation revolves around serving people
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Afghans driven from Pakistan rebuilding lives from 'zero'
Afghan returnees, stripped of homes and work, face uncertainty in rebuilding lives amid economic hardships
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PSX hits another record, crosses 58,000 barrier
Pakistani rupee gains 66 paisa against US dollar in interbank trading
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Indian rescuers close in on workers trapped in Himalayan tunnel
Physicians and chest specialists are among 15 doctors at the site
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US forces carry out series of strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq
Strike targets two facilities in Iraq
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India restarts suspended tourism and business e-visas for Canadians
Move likely to ease slight tensions between two countries
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Imran’s name recommended for no-fly list
Cabinet subpanel also proposes placing Bushra Bibi on ECL over £190m case
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Federation, FIA issued notices in Imran’s bail plea
Lawyer replies in negative when SC asks if PTI chief showed cipher before it was declassified
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SC to hear plea against eviction of Afghans
Court allows appeal challenging registrar office’s objections
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PTI's Shaukat Yousafzai barred from boarding Dubai-bound flight
Former minister says he was going to Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage
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IHC demands return of 55 students
Warns that PM Kakar will have to appear in court on 29th if missing students are not recovered
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No peace in region until IIOJK dispute resolved: PM
Kakar awards Quaid-e-Azam Banner to Champions No 3 Squadron during PAF graduation ceremony
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Elahi vows to contest polls under ‘bat’ symbol
PTI president blames Sharifs for inflation
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Pakistan calls for implementing Political Declaration
Move to help eradicate poverty and hunger, build inclusive societies that leave no one behind
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Rs200m worth of liquor seized in joint maritime operation
Intercepts stateless vessel carrying large quantity of illicit liquor intended for unlawful distribution
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Chinese FM Wang Yi felicitates Dar over peace efforts
Both leaders discuss Pak–China five-point peace initiative aimed at facilitating peaceful resolution of issues
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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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PM Shehbaz says Pakistan making all-out efforts to resolve US-Iran dispute
Also informs cabinet about his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia
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Next round of US-Iran talks expected soon, says Khawaja Asif
Says there is sense of satisfaction after first round of talks, with no negative developments reported so far
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'Draft was ready': how US-Iran talks narrowly missed historic deal in Islamabad
Last-minute 'hiccup' resulted in breakdown of Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks, say sources
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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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Fact check: Viral video of former diplomat Deepak Vohra criticising Indian FM is doctored
iVerfiy conducts forensic analysis of the audio, concludes video is doctored and has been dubbed over through AI
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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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Fitch retains Pakistan's rating at B-
Says role in US-Iran ceasefire to ease external pressures
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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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Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump's Iran naval blockade
Says Iran violated terms of talks, prompting Trump to impose naval blockade
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US begins naval blockade of Iran's ports
Trump said If any of these ships come anywhere close to our blockade, they will be immediately eliminated
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Iran warns 'no port in Gulf, Sea of Oman will be safe' after US blockade
Security of ports in Gulf and Sea of Oman is 'either for everyone or for no one,' IRGC says
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Restoring traffic in Strait of Hormuz is of 'paramount' importance, von der Leyen says
Her remarks followed Trump saying US would blockade maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports
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Israel seeks to declare Turkiye ‘new enemy’, says FM Hi
Turkiye-Israel tensions have risen steadily since Gaza war began after Hamas's Oct 7 attacks in 2023
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China rejects accusations of supplying weapons to Iran
Asserts commitment to responsible arms exports as tensions rise over US trade, military policies
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
UK refuses to be drawn into Iran war, prioritises reopening Strait of Hormuz, PM says
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Pope Leo rejects 'abuse' of Gospel, doubles down on anti-war message after Trump's tirade
Trump shares AI image of himself as Christ-like figure healing man after criticising Pope Leo XIV
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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
Blocking Iranian shipments would disconnect a significant source of oil from the world's markets
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US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year
Maritime drills by US allies draw China’s ire as tensions escalate in contested waters
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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
Péter Magyar’s win sparks global reactions, mixed reactions from Trump allies
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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Sánchez says Europe must do more as US pulls back, urging China to expand its global role
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Trump says he’s ‘fine’ if Iran skips talks after negotiations fail, says ceasefire holding well
Initially says Iran would “come to the table,” but later states he didn’t care if a “desperate” Iran returned to talks
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Iran accuses US of derailing Islamabad talks after near agreement
FM Abbas Araghchi says 'Islamabad MoU' was close but US "maximalism and shifting goalposts" blocked the deal
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Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime
Tensions rise as Trump targets Pope Leo XIV over immigration stance, opposition to the Iran war
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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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