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Punjab intensifies crackdown on timber mafia to curb smog, protect forests
Illegal deforestation identified as major cause of smog, air pollution
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PIA resumes UK operations after five years with Islamabad–Manchester flight
PIA operates two weekly Islamabad–Manchester flights, plans expansion to London, Birmingham
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London exhibition explores worldwide history of the supernatural
'Dark Secrets: The Esoteric Exhibition' features cursed dolls, vampire hunting kits, and occult relics
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PMD issues fourth tropical cyclone watch over east-central Arabian Sea
PMD says Cyclone Warning Centre Karachi monitors system, updates authorities
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Jon Bon Jovi announces comeback tour after vocal cord surgery
The rock legend feels 'grateful and humble' to return to the stage after three years of rehabilitation
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Missing Picasso painting found in Madrid weeks after vanishing
'Still Life with Guitar' was found after its disappearance was traced during transport from Madrid
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Islamabad Traffic Police announce diversions for Margalla Road construction
Citizens can contact Pukaar 15, 1915 for traffic updates, emergency help
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PHC seeks five-year audit of zoos, wildlife parks
Court questions animal welfare standards, funding use after petition cites poor conditions at Peshawar Zoo
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KMC contractors seek removal of DG commission after post abolished
Contractors seek lower commission as KMC departments clash over payments
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Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, symbol of postwar royal grace, dies at 93
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul cancels ASEAN and APEC trips after Queen Mother’s death
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Rare Bryde’s whales spotted off Gwadar coast
WWF-Pakistan says pod spotted near Demi Zur by fishing crew led by Captain Amir Dad Karim
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Instagram launches long-awaited ‘Watch History’ feature for Reels
Update aims to help users rediscover reels they lost or forgot to save
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Taj Haider Bridge marks key progress in Sindh’s Yellow Line BRT: Memon
Initiative provides relief to Korangi, nearby residents through better connectivity, reduced congestion
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Shehbaz pushes connectivity as catalyst for regional growth
PM says CPEC, rail projects to boost trade and cooperation
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Record water reserves avert Rabi shortage
Wheat output target set at 29.68m tonnes
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Sanaullah rules out talks with banned TLP
Punjab government on October 16 requested a ban on the TLP
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Gunmen abduct 18 labourers in Khuzdar
Second mass abduction of workers in Balochistan within 24 hours
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Cross-border terror ebbs as Istanbul hosts talks today
FO says Istanbul round will seek to finalise monitoring framework
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Ten dead in relentless terror purge
ISPR says 8 terrorists killed during Tank IBO, SP Asad Zubair among three martyred in Hangu, Police kill two
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Freed Palestinian prisoners go from jail to exile
Possible destinations include Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Malaysia
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Brazil warns against US intervention in Venezuela
Says military action could inflame all South America
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Palestinians agree on governing body for Gaza
Technocrats committee to run affairs
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Migrants in Libya face abuse, kidnappings
IOM chief terms country very dangerous place
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Govt invites Canadian investment in energy, IT
FinMin underlines need for enhancing formal remittance channels for Pakistani diaspora
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Stocks dip over persistent profit-booking
Mutual fund selling, upcoming futures rollover contribute to 1,286-point fall
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Pakistan, Turkiye aim to launch ferry service
Eye cooperation in shipbuilding industry and boost to maritime linkages
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Provinces push for industrial zones to unlock mineral wealth
Pakistan holds mineral assets of up to $8tr, but sector contributes only 3% of GDP
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Govt gives nod for filling vacant posts
Cabinet body approves reconstitution of SOE boards, appointment of directors
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State Bank likely tohold rate at 11%
All 10 analysts surveyed expect SBP to keep the policy rate unchanged
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Strong economies keep airlines airborne
Emirates marks 40 years since first flight to Karachi as PIA awaits privatisation
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SBP injects Rs4.25tr via OMOs
Gold prices drop Rs2,000 per tola, mark first weekly loss in 10 weeks globally
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SPI jumps 5.03% on tomato prices
Food, fuel rates also edge higher; weekly inflation inches up 0.22%
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Approval of car import rules put off
Stakeholders say new measures are too harsh, will stop all vehicle imports
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SC backlog drops after a decade
Pending cases fall to 56,169 as reforms boost efficiency
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Top court to hear appeals of PTI's Omar, Shibli
Five-member constitutional bench (CB) headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan will hear case on October 27
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External financing rises by 39% this year
Pakistan receives $1.8156b in first-quarter inflows
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Man confesses to killing minor niece
Accused killed child out of jealousy as his brother has sons while he has five daughters
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Govt launches 15-day amnesty to surrender illegal arms
Offenders to face up to 14 years in jail, Rs3m fine
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PTI terms 27th Amendment attempt to undermine Constitution
Punjab leaders describe tweaks as ‘theft’ rather than reforms
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Three killed, seven injured as gas explosion collapses house in Lahore
Explosion causes extensive structural damage, bringing down walls, ceilings and scattering debris across narrow street
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PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui passes away
Veteran politician was admitted in ICU due to breathing difficulties
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Floods worsen girls' education crisis
As K-P reels from the August tragedy, widespread school destruction cuts off access to schooling for millions of girls
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K-P revokes ban on recruitment, transfers
Ban was initially imposed when Chief Minister Afridi took oath but was unable to form his cabinet
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No breakthrough in govt-TTP Tirah talks as both sides refuse to budge
Tribal elders reject evacuation as jirgas collapse, warning they'll resist displacement
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Report paints grim picture of child safety in the capital
Despite the gravity and rising number of violence against children, only seven cases resulted in convictions
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Two terrorists killed as security forces foil suicide attack at Cadet College Wana
ISPR says Fitna al Khwarij once again tried to repeat barbaric act of terrorism carried out in APS Peshawar
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Senate approves 27th Amendment with two-thirds majority
Opposition members protest, tear up copies of bill, raise slogans against government
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Revered academic Dr Arfa Syeda Zehra passes away
Literary icons and colleagues remember late scholar, term her death an 'irreplaceable loss'
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Security forces kill 20 'Khwarij terrorists' in K-P IBOs: ISPR
Military media wing says 12 terrorists neutralised in Dara Adam Khel, eight in Shawal
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Two injured, truck set ablaze as Customs raid on Karachi's Maymar Plaza descends into chaos
Shopkeepers told to bring valid receipts to retrieve confiscated items or pay duties
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Gunmen open fire at Naseem Shah’s home in Lower Dir, five arrested
Shooting at national cricketer’s home damages gate, windows, and a parked vehicle
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FDI: big market, small confidence
Pakistan resets rules faster than investment cycles can adjust, eroding confidence
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Is the economy suffocating under red tape?
Over 100 regulators, overlapping rules, repeated paperwork and high taxes continue to deter investment
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Pakistan's stock market needs depth, not drama
With most gains driven by financials and energy giants, PSX lacks broad participation needed for durable bull run
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Diversification of Muslim economies over the years
To accelerate growth, they must invest heavily in human capital and digital skills, harmonise regulatory frameworks
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Diverging trade strategies at ASEAN
As CAFTA 3.0 promotes multilateral growth, US pushes for bilateral deals
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Policy framework and structural change
Successive govts have ignored traditional economic fundamentals such as high aggregate demand, real exchange rate
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Sugar cargo delay causes port congestion
Importers of other goods forced to pay high demurrages
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Google begins manufacturing Chromebooks in Haripur
Shaza says tech giant will employ 600 workers and produce 600,000 Chromebooks
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Govt to borrow $1b for reforms
World Bank to provide $600m for FBR, PBS, others; ADB to lend $400m for SOEs
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FBR faces backlash over social media surveillance for tax evasion
Influencers call policy ‘futile’, claim social media posts create ‘fabricated’ wealth images
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Chambers join hands to prop up economy
Voice fear poor policies, neglect of private sector can worsen situation
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Inflation, fiscal strains weigh on PSX
Profit-taking owing to weak sentiment drags KSE-100 down by 2,039 points WoW
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International Investment to acquire Novartis Pharma
International Investment to acquire Novartis Pharma
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Dubai hookah maker AIR to go public in US
Dubai hookah maker AIR to go public in US
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Digital economy stumbles on internet slowdown
IT, e-commerce, freelancers hit hard as poor network management compounds cable faults
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US Senate advances bill to end 40-day government shutdown
December vote on extending ACA subsidies that help low-income Americans afford health insurance
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Beijing pushes consumer loans, China's internet firms cautiously revive lending
Internet platforms read move as a green light to cautiously expand in consumer lending
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Four dead, dozens injured in Ecuadoran prison clash
Four dead, dozens injured in Ecuadoran prison clash
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Ukraine scrambles for energy after Russian attacks
Scheduled power cuts, implemented by state grid operator Ukrenergo to balance the system
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Malian woman who posted on TikTok abducted, executed
News of her death has shocked the country, which is ruled by a military junta
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BBC chief resigns after row over Trump documentary
Like all public organisations, the BBC is not perfect
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Protests suspend opening of Nigeria heritage museum
After around two hours, guests were escorted away in buses to a nearby hotel
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At COP30, the planet waits for reprieve
Global temperatures are rising, political will is shifting, and many countries are sidelining the climate agenda
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Over a million military personnel, thousands of IDPs cast early ballots in Iraq
Over 7,700 candidates vie for 329 parliamentary seats as 21 million Iraqis prepare to vote
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Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll in Philippines rises to 224
Philippines declares national calamity as Typhoon Kalmaegi hits; Super Typhoon Fung-wong follows
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Hundreds missing after boat sinks near Thailand-Malaysia border
More victims may still be missing three days after the Myanmar boat sank with about 300 people on board
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Trump rings in dawn of multipolar world
US president’s ‘G2’ overture to Xi shows US can no longer ignore China’s equal standing
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Israel army chief vows to return remains of officer slain in 2014 Gaza war
Israel's military chief pledged Saturday to bring home the remains of an officer killed
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Russian attack hits Ukraine energy infrastructure: Kyiv
Experts have said Ukraine risks heating outages ahead of the winter months
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Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
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League of Legends World Championship 2026 to be held in United States across two cities
Riot Games confirms that the 2026 League of Legends World Championship will take place in Texas and New York
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Pakistan name squads for Sri Lanka ODIs, tri series
Right-handed batter Hasan Nawaz has been released from the Pakistan men’s squad
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National Inter-School Padel Championship 2025 continues
The three-day event featured 14 schools
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Vingegaard says back to his best after Japan win
The 28-year-old Dane bounced back from injuries to claim a season-ending victory in Saitama despite a mid-race fall
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Kane saves Bayern but record streak ends at Union
The Bavarians sit six clear atop the table, with Leipzig and Dortmund also slipping up
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Chelsea down Wolves to ease criticism of Maresca's rotation policy
Malo Gusto scored his first professional goal as the Blues cruised to a 3-0 win over Wolves
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Messi leads Miami into MLS playoff matchup with Cincinnati
Argentine star scored twice and set up two assists in a 4-0 rout of Nashville
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Djokovic edges Musetti to win 101st career title in Athens
He became one of only three men ever to surpass 100 career titles
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Djokovic pulls out of ATP Finals with shoulder injury
The 38-year-old will be replaced in the Jimmy Connors Group by Lorenzo Musetti
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Rybakina outguns Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
She beat world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/0) to become the first Asian player to win year-end singles trophy
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Norris survives a slip to seize Sao Paulo pole
The championship leader edged Mercedes’ rookie by 0.174 seconds after a tense finish at Interlagos
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New Zealand edge West Indies by nine runs in tense third T20
Kyle Jamieson defended 12 runs in the final over
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Abrar, Saim ensure Pakistan clinch series against South Africa
They defeated the visitors in the third ODI by seven wickets
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Pakistani boxer Qudratullah reaches semifinals at Islamic Solidarity Games
Quetta-based pugilist defeats Sudan's Mohamed Othman in 55 kg quarterfinal, secures bronze medal
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Kareem Kerai Academy wins Singa Cup bronze medal
They showcased Pakistani talent at the global youth tournament




























































































