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Ukraine's allies in Kyiv for talks on ending war
Officials from 15 countries joined the meeting
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Pak-China strategic dialogue kicks off today
Dar, Wang to co-chair seventh round of talks on broad-based agenda
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PAF tests Taimoor cruise missile
With 600km range, air-launched missile is designed for low-altitude flight and high accuracy strikes
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Captain among three martyred in G-B avalanche tragedy
Team clearing snow from Burzil Pass swept away
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Pakistan rebuffs Indian FM's vitriolic outburst
Will take all possible measures to secure IWT water share
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US to 'run' Venezuela after Maduro 'captured' in midnight raid
Special forces remove Venezuela president, wife to NY; US takes control of Venezuela's huge oil reserves
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Ethiopia nears $1b bond restructuring
Reaches preliminary deal with bondholders; IMF welcomes development
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Jobs data may jolt stocks from holiday calm
As 2026 kicks off, investors await key statistics, court decision on Trump's tariffs
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Trump blocks chips deal on security fears
Bars transaction, mandates divestment of Emcore assets within six months
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Venezuela oil industry in focus after US military action
World's largest reserves contrast with collapsing output, export constraints as experts warn of Iraq, Libya precedents
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Year-opening buying lifts PSX to peak
KSE-100 index surges 4% WoW, or 6,634 points, in strong start to 2026
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PRA revenue rises 35% in first half of this year
PRA collected Rs149.5 billion in total revenue, compared with Rs112.1 billion collected last fiscal year
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Rs3.5m loan cap limits housing scheme appeal
Banks see weak uptake as urban property prices outpace financing
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New Basmati variety sets record for longest grain
RRI-developed grain measures 9.66mm, offers higher yields; exporters see potential in premium rice markets
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Sugar mills produce 1.36m tons
Commissioner attributes improved performance to strict enforcement of laws, regulations
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Think tank challenges 3.7% growth
Notes no real production expansion; suggests enabling policies for businesses
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The Khyber pass railway — A century on
In 1925, the Khyber Pass Railway was inaugurated as a bold imperial experiment at the edge of empire.
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Fire, ash and the return of wonder
After a sequel that drifted beneath the surface, Avatar: Fire and Ash rises with urgency and fire.
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Rewriting Japan’s postwar pacifism
As Tokyo sheds postwar pacifism as US’ junior partner to leverage Taiwan against Beijing
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The long night of growing old
A haunting Argentinian film that begins inside a psychiatric ward but ends in our conscience.
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Newly formed FCC facing logistic issues
Despite notification, court still operating from IHC; FCC to take up super tax case tomorrow
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Tax cases: CJ stresses timely adjudication
Underscores commitment to reforms for timely justice
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Engineer Mirza makes revelations about Imran's life in jail
The cleric claims PTI founder appears frustrated
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President, PM vow support for visually impaired
Highlight achievements of Pakistanis on World Braille Day; say govt committed to promoting Braille literacy
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Oppression can build roads, not nations: Afridi
K-P CM says equal law for rich and poor is the foundation of nation-building
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The year of conflicts and crises ends without resolution
Peace, climate cooperation, and respect for international law remained in short supply
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Artificial Intelligence goes rogue
Crime no longer announces itself with violence, it arrives through algorithms
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How did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get together? Thank Mama Swift
The real challenge was how to get the singer to meet the football player
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Tommy Lee Jones' daughter had arrests before her death at 34
Victoria Jones had faced arrests for drug possession and other charges
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Where history stands still
At Wagah border, white sculptures, a Partition rail scene recast Lahore's frontier past walks beside present
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Luxury goods were once built to last, but not any more
The quality of fashion items seems to be declining with the passage of time
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Physiotherapists urge regular winter exercise
Advise people of all ages to stay active during winter to prevent stiffness, muscle weakness
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Flour prices soar as bread, naan price hike looms
Red flour up by Rs1,800, fine flour by Rs2,700 per bag, bakers threaten strike
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Crackdown yields over Rs15m in fines
Nearly 1,500 inspections conducted in 2025, unsafe milk, meat destroyed
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Biryani still rules capital's food scene
From roadside stalls to fine dining, Islamabad's favourite dish remains unbeatable
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Sindh CM, Sharjeel Memon hail Marka-e-Haq as defining moment for Pakistan
Sindh CM says Pakistan 'does not want war' but would never compromise on its defence
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Pakistan facilitates transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from seized ship MV Touska: FO
Iranian ship will also be backloaded to Pakistani territorial waters for return to its original owners after repairs
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Tremors felt in Islamabad after 5.2-magnitude quake near Tajikistan border: PMD
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed
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FM Dar, Iranian counterpart discuss regional situation, peace efforts
Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties
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IHC sets May 7 hearing for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi appeals in £190m case
Court disposes of their applications for suspension of sentence, declaring them infructuous
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One year on, military courts convicts await right to appeal
May, 2025 judgment explicitly directed govt and Parliament to address this deficiency
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IHC to hear Imran X account plea today
Will take up petition for Bushra's treatment under personal physician
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Achakzai links Imran access to deescalation
Says those controlling jail meetings hold key to easing tensions
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President Zardari signs PIA assets ordinance
Ordinance aims to fulfil legal requirements for PIA assets transfer
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JI invites PTI workers to join ‘Badal Do Nizam’ movement
Hafiz Naeem slams governance, urges system change
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Rising medicine costs push patients to brink
Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures
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US moves to escort ships as Hormuz simmers
Trump says move aims to assist neutral countries whose ships have been caught in the conflict
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Oil slips after Trump says US will assist ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $108.11 a barrel after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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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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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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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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Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Rodent-borne virus strikes expedition ship off Cape Verde, leaving three dead and three ill aboard MV Hondius
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Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack
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Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
22 crew members transferred to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran, US media reports, citing CENTCOM
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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC
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King Charles grasped 'opportunity' on US trip, palace says
King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
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Detention of two flotilla activists extended
Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning
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Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric
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UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district
Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says US response to 14-point proposal received through Pakistan, under review
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
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ADB launches $70b plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects
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Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic Sea
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists
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Pope to meet US secretary of state at Vatican next week: report
First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump
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New Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in southern Lebanon
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports
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Two people die after explosion in southern England, police say
Bomb squad at scene; attack not confirmed. Residents told to stay home; some evacuated.
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli




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