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Pakistan pushes for inclusive Yemen talks
Yemen "cannot be determined by any single actor or through force", underscoring the need for inclusive dialogue
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Bilawal wants provinces to collect sales tax
PPP chairman showcases Sindh's progress in major sectors
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US visa interviews will continue despite freeze
No immigrant visas will be issued while the pause remains in force
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Pakistan seeks clarity after US halts immigrant visa processing
Foreign Office says decision seen as internal review, denies strain in bilateral ties
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US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown
Trump is to meet on Thursday with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House
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Businessmen warn NEPRA losing autonomy
KCCI president states that the proposed amendments effectively strike at the foundation of regulatory independence
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PSX consolidation extends into 6th session
Volatile trading keeps KSE-100 under pressure; index falls 1,113 points
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Tariff cuts to be phased out over five years
NTC says anti-dumping duty on coated paper board imposed; industry seeks cautious tariff reforms
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Oil industry complains about delay in raising margins
Points out 50% increase in margins must come into force from mid-Dec 2025, as agreed by ECC
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Defence export boom sparks call for economic reset
Business leaders say Pakistan must leverage $13bn pipeline to rethink trade ties, build long-term competitiveness
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SBP allows exchange firms to use Raast
People getting remittances through exchange companies will receive funds directly into bank accounts, digital wallets
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Assets under mutual funds triple in three years
Equity share still far below 40-50% levels seen during past market cycles
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Gas supply raised to 746mmcfd on winter demand surge
Petroleum minister orders weekly monitoring, weighs diverting gas from industry to households
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SBP reserves inch up to $16b
Central bank holdings rise by $16m; gold down by Rs3,700/tola
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Govt seeks low interest on $2.5b debt
Requests loan rollover; World Bank says investment stays below targets
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Basima-Jacobabad rail project cost revised to $4.7b
Senate panel told land acquisition begins
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PM vows nationwide rollout of Asan Khidmat Markaz
Shehbaz sets performance benchmarks
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HEC chairman: PM rejects summary
Top slot remains vacant since July 2025
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Fresh weather system likely to bring rain, snow
Met says Westerly wave likely to approach upper parts of country from evening of January 16 until January 19
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LHC orders block on judges' smear content
'Social media must remove posts targeting judges'
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'Retaliatory' police action in Karachi against trade union leader condemned
Activists, labour leaders demand withdrawal of 'false terrorism case'
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Pet dog mauls pedestrian woman, college guard
Attack sparked outrage among locals, who identified dog's owner as a man named Sufiyan, a transport company owner
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Petrol pump construction on KU land nears completion
Administration says matter now pending before Sindh High Court
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Sindh’s parking fee ban fails on ground, court orders action
Directs police to register complaints of citizens against illegal parking fee collection
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'Illegal' houses, shops demolished for new road
The project, being executed under Works and Services Department, was inaugurated on Jan 7
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Rehearing in DHA water supply case
Petitioner says regular bench has already heard arguments
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Suspect arrested for theft at Hindu temple
Police carried out targeted operation, arrested suspect within 17 hours, recovered all items stolen from the temple
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K-P CM in Karachi again; visits deceased activist's home
Says PTI striving for supremacy of Constitution, rule of law
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Stray dog menace sparks fear after attacks on children
Situation has become particularly alarming for women, children with several minors injured over the past few days
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Six cops suspended over custodial death
The deceased, Imran, had been accused of kidnapping a girl
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Frost wreaks havoc on tomato crops in Punjab's Khushab
65% of the crop has been completely ruined, vegetable farms and orchards resemble graveyards
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Punjab to launch CCD unit for sex crimes
Police move to tackle delays as rape cases soar
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Teen's body exhumed, desecrated in Bahawalpur
Necrophilia suspect killed in encounter
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Free cancer, stroke, cardiac treatment schemes approved
Free diagnosis, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical, medical facilities would be provided to cancer patients
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PPP Rawalpindi reorganisation stalls
Leadership tussle deepens as senior figures push sons for key positions
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Qawwali Night moves hearts, inspires joy
Audience sways to soulful performance by celebrated Qawwali group
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Layout approval embroils RDA in fresh controversy
Citizen challenges approval of housing society linked to influential figure
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Pindi CTO allegedly tells traffic wardens to fine 15 motorcyclists daily
Traffic wardens claim the order effectively forces them to issue fines regardless of compliance
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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A simple overview of Pak diplomatic, legal response
Pakistan's willingness to engage with these experts demonstrated its commitment to cooperation
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K-P jirga to raise drone attacks with Centre
Participants expressed serious concern over the loss of life and property caused by drone strikes
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Imran meetings: TTAP sets priorities
Efforts underway to address concerns of Imran's sisters
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Exporters decry high costs, policy neglect
Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high
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Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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CPJ condemns Israeli ‘kidnapping’ of journalists aboard Global Sumud aid flotilla
Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them
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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Four weeks after US-Israel paused Iran strikes, no deal yet as war disrupts global energy
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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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












































































































