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Inside Pakistan’s illicit cigarette crisis: How tax policy backfired
Superpower summit focuses on strategic stability, economic cooperation and managing differences
In pictures: Xi rolls out the red carpet for Trump's arrival
Updated 41 minutes ago
Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
Updated 4 hours ago
Pakistan successfully conducts test of indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile: ISPR
Updated 41 minutes ago
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Israel says it inks $35m deal 'to extend F-35 fighter jet range' amid Iran war
Updated 10 minutes agoAgreement with Elbit subsidiary aims to enhance long-range operational capabilities, Israeli defence ministry says
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Iran’s Araghchi warns UAE over Netanyahu meeting, says ‘collusion with Israel’ is ‘unforgivable’
Updated 22 minutes ago'Enmity with the great people of Iran is a foolish gamble,' Iranian FM says
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South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack: report
Updated 21 minutes agoSends teams of experts to Dubai to conduct forensic investigation of damage to vessel
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Dozens of Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection
Updated 4 hours agoTurkey warns that the raids risk further deepening tensions, instability in the region
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DPM Dar chairs meeting on tax policy proposals for forthcoming budget
Updated 1 hour agoSays committee reviewed progress on various proposals, emphasised the need for growth-oriented measures
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KSE-100 sheds 952 points on geopolitical jitters
Updated 34 minutes agoCautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Updated 6 hours agoBrent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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PM hands budget-making to Dar
Updated 8 hours agoFinMin sidelined as responsibility for new taxes, tax relief given to deputy PM
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Pakistan honours leading celebrities, writers and athletes at civil awards ceremonies
Updated 38 minutes agoCivil awards honour Zehra Nigah, Hadiqa Kiani, Shahid Afridi, Sana Mir and others across arts, literature, sports
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Aurat March focused on violence against women, Ahmed Ali Butt called out for missing the point
Updated 54 minutes agoActor and entertainer faces backlash for hypocrisy over remarks, contrasting with his ‘culturally unacceptable’ roles
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Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer to host 86th Peabody Awards
Updated 43 minutes agoThis year's addition to honour 34 winners across categories, including Emmy winners 'The Pitt' and 'Adolescence'
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Man who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry sentenced to two years in prison
Updated 5 hours agoErik Fleming sentenced 2 years for supplying ketamine tied to Friends star in fatal 2023 overdose death case in LA
FO reaffirms commitment to dialogue, rejects ‘misleading’ int'l media reports on regional tensions
Describes CBS report as 'misleading, speculative, and disconnected from factual context'
PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into economic power, cites nuclear journey as example
Updated 2 hours agoSays Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is for defence and not for offensive purposes
Search underway after Gwadar University VC, pro vice chancellor go missing in Balochistan's Mastung
Updated 9 minutes agoLocal administration, police, security forces conduct inspections of checkpoints and vehicles
HRCP expresses deep alarm over continued captivity of Pakistani crew by Somali pirates
Updated 5 hours agoChildren of abducted sailors make emotional appeals for return of fathers, uncles and relatives before Eidul Azha
Pakistan successfully conducts test of indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile: ISPR
Updated 41 minutes agoSays missile 'equipped with advanced avionics, is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision'
China wants Pakistan to step up peace diplomacy
Updated 8 hours agoDar speaks with Chinese, Kuwaiti counterparts
IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi’s plea for family meetings, medical access
Updated 7 hours agoAttorney General argues jail superintendent has authority to decide which facilities a prisoner be given and not
Efforts underway to secure additional gas supplies to meet energy requirements: petroleum minister
Updated 3 hours agoSays govt formulating energy security policy aimed at strengthening resilience against external disruptions
Per capita income climbs to $1,901
Updated 8 hours ago3.7% growth rate was pulled by services sector, followed by 3.5% growth in industry, 2.9% in agriculture sector
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Xi seeks 'historic year' in China-US ties as Trump sees 'fantastic future'
Updated 48 minutes agoSuperpower summit focuses on strategic stability, economic cooperation and managing differences
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Israel says it inks $35m deal 'to extend F-35 fighter jet range' amid Iran war
Updated 10 minutes agoAgreement with Elbit subsidiary aims to enhance long-range operational capabilities, Israeli defence ministry says
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Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
Updated 4 hours agoIndia, the world's third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran’s Araghchi warns UAE over Netanyahu meeting, says ‘collusion with Israel’ is ‘unforgivable’
Updated 22 minutes ago'Enmity with the great people of Iran is a foolish gamble,' Iranian FM says
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Updated May 10, 2026Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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Apple, Intel have reached preliminary chip-making deal: report
Updated May 08, 2026The two companies held talks for over a year and finalised a formal deal in recent months
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IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial system
Updated May 07, 2026Highlights risks posed by highly interconnected nature of global financial system
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Irish footballers urge boycott of Israel match
Updated May 08, 2026An open letter sent to FAI from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
Updated 21 hours agoAt least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
Updated 16 hours agoThe 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Updated 22 hours agoShea Charles scored in 2-1 victory
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Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant
Updated 22 hours agoVAR made headlines again after relegation-threatened West Ham
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George Floyd’s family condemns Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke during Netflix’s 'The Roast of Kevin Hart'
Updated 4 hours agoPeviously too, the MAGA comedian has faced criticism for references involving Floyd
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Kylie Jenner becomes latest celebrity gamer to join 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' obsession
Updated 2 hours agoDiscussing her familiarity with the games, Jenner revealed that she is 'still kind of new'
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Who is Rishi Patel? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly considering event designer for wedding planning
Updated 6 hours agoPatel has been named among the world’s leading wedding and event designers by Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and more
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Nicki Minaj opens up about her reason for supporting Donald Trump in new interview
Updated 4 hours agoThe rapper discussed her growing support for the US President and described him as 'his own vibe'
