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Election commission data shows rapid climb in voters
Number went up by 2 million since December 2023
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Sindh hikes sales tax to 15%
Move likely to exacerbate inflation as indirect tax disproportionately affects low-income groups
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Agri allocations boosted by 62%
CM unveils Rs30.7b allocation, introduces new initiatives to combat climate impact, rising costs
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Telcos denounce ‘regressive’ budget
Say proposed tax hikes, penalties may undermine progress, deter foreign investment
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RDA investment shoots up to two-year high
Total gross receipts under RDA cross $8 billion mark
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Tax hikes to clear way for IMF loan
Moody’s says budget will support talks with lender for Extended Fund Facility
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PSX continues its record-breaking spree
KSE-100 index jumps 498.61 points, settles at 76,706.77
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Fly Jinnah starts non-stop flights to Bahrain
New route will initially start with frequency of two weekly flights
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Pace of weekly inflation rate accelerates
Consumers most affected by the inflation fell in the monthly income bracket of Rs22,889 to Rs29,517
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PM removes Aurangzeb from ECNEC chairmanship
Premier becomes head of committee, includes Ishaq Dar as member
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Govt to seal shops for tax violations
Measures aim to raise Rs70b by cracking down on non-certified receipts
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10 killed in Punjab road crashes
As many as 620 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals
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Govt allocates Rs3.8b for PSCA project expansion
Rs7.4b earmarked for new check posts to counter TTP threats
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Lumpy Skin Disease vaccine launched
Secretary Livestock Punjab underlined department’s commitment to improving vaccine quality
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LHC orders action against smoky vehicles
The court further ordered that impounded vehicles should not return to the road until their rectification
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Anchorperson released after court discharges FIRs
Imran Riaz’s counsel opposed the IOs’ requests for physical remand
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Man held for staging nephew’s kidnapping
SP Jaranwala believed accused to be part of a blackmailer group that fabricates kidnappings to extort money
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CM pledges action over children ward fire
Orders arrest of doctors amid protests, clashes
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Rs3.75b earmarked for improving 485 police stations
Rs1.8b to be spent on buying new weapons
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36 per cent hike proposed in education budget
Approximately Rs12 billion have allocated for purchase of new furniture and fixtures in three phases
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MQM-P rejects ‘figures manipulation’
Democratic traditions ignored while presenting budget and no pre-budget discussion held
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Sharjeel praises ‘people-friendly’ budget
harjeel claims the budget focuses on providing maximum relief to the public
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Rs959b development outlay unveiled
No new schemes in ADP, government seeks to complete those pending for over 10 years
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Heading for another 9/11?
The risk of jihadist attacks is higher than it has been for a long time due to the Gaza war
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Straitjacket of bad readings
People who are proud of their roots and yet not great fans of the Islamic Republic are prone to such thoughts
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Child-friendly courts
It is important to extend empathy and sensitivity to every child, who is subjected to legal proceedings
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G7’s prescription
The dispute at hand is a direct threat to world peace and security
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Taxing times
The ban on foreign travel may be one of the most effective measures if properly implemented
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Crimes against children
Children are our future; they need to be nurtured and provided an environment where they can thrive and grow up
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Israel uses phosphorus bombs to strike multiple towns in southern Lebanon
IDF drop phosphorus bombs on Houla, causing forest fires; civil defense teams work to extinguish flames, media reports
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Moment of truth for Italy as Euro begins
Italy take on Albania in first of three clashes in a difficult Group B
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Federer launches retirement documentary
“Federer: Twelve Final Days” starts streaming on Prime Video on June 20
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Germans have soft spot for Eng now: Kane
Kane scored 44 goals in 45 games for German side
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NZ coach Stead’s future in doubt
‘It’s a hollow feeling and the guys are disappointed’
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In-form Afghanistan storms into Super Eight
Left-arm seamer Farooqi spearheads another impressive Afghan bowling effort
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Imam defends Babar after Shehzad’s outburst
‘Remember that even in criticism, the element of respect should not be ignored’
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‘Hazlewood’s comments were a joke’
‘We’ll just try and play Scotland who have had a really good tournament so far’
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'Sea phantom': Fossilised flying reptile found in Australia
The flying reptile lived alongside the dinosaurs and various marine reptiles during the Cretaceous period
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ICC urged to relocate Florida matches
There is severe flood warning in the state and all matches face washouts
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India repatriates bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Electrical short circuit is likely to have caused Wednesday's fire in the housing facility in Mangaf
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Chiefs' new Super Bowl rings feature $40K bling and an embarrassing typo
Kansas City Chiefs' third Super Bowl rings, worth $40,000 each, mistakenly get the seeding wrong.
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Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices to ease inflation pressure
Petrol price reduced by Rs10.20 per litre while HSD will see a reduction of Rs2.33 per litre
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Prince William makes secret visit to MI6
Prince of Wales made a confidential visit to meet MI6 spies with the meeting's purpose remaining top secret.
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When we believed in magic
If you watched any of these shows, get ready for a heavy dose of nostalgia
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Sonya Hussyn slams host ‘mocking’ Meera
Video sees veteran actor being made uncomfortable
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What’s Nazia Hassan got to do with it?
Many believe Carpenter’s new song sounds familiar
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‘The Boys 4’ plunges into political polarisation
Latest season recently dropped on Prime Video
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Oldest privately owned book sells for £3m
Bidding at Christie’s started at £1.7 million
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Sindh govt announces monthly Rs2,000 subsidy for motorcyclists amid rising petrol prices
Punjab, Islamabad announce free of cost transport services for the next 30 days, starting from Saturday
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PM orders suspension of 25% toll tax hike amid rising fuel prices
Pakistan Goods Transporters Association announces up to 65% increases in fares, affecting intercity travel and freight
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Five killed, several injured in suicide attack in Bannu
DPO says attack on Domel Police Station was foiled due to timely security measures
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Oil tanker contractors threaten to halt operations after sharp fuel price hike
OTCA says it is not possible to operate at current freight rates, there is a serious risk of financial losses
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Petrol price hike sparks NA protests, JI announces nationwide action
Opposition lawmakers create uproar in National Assembly, chant slogans against ruling coalition
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Karachi breaks 41-year rainfall record with 38.6mm downpour
Heavy rain with thunder, lightning unlikely in city next 24 hours, drizzle, showers continue overnight
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Pakistan debt hits Rs81 trillion
Fiscal deficit cited as major reason behind rising debt
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LPG mafia cashes in as price gap widens
Consumers forced to pay Rs146/kg extra amid soaring demand
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Govt defends web monitoring system
Denies infringing upon citizens' privacy
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NEPRA amends solar regulations to safeguard existing users
Amended provision to take effect on 9th February, 2026
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Pakistan sees steep fall in terror violence
Overall, terrorist incidents in Pakistan declined by 18% during the first three months of the year, according report
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Kharif: IRSA to finalise water distribution
Advisory body to meet on April 7 as rains boost water levels across major reservoirs
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PTI ups the ante ahead of April 9 rally
Warns of escalation if denied rally permission
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PM asks provinces to axe 'some' projects
PM says Rs100b slashed from Public Sector Development Programme, saved resources redirected towards public relief
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Rains wreak havoc countrywide
Child among six dead in Karachi, seven killed in Balochistan; four lives lost in K-P
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Gold gains Rs3,400 per tola, silver also moves higher
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs2,915
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KSE-100 drops over 1,000 points
Selling pressure persists as decliners dominate, index remains 12% down year-to-date
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FBR eyes Rs195 tax per 1,000 YouTube views
Special procedure targets non-resident Pakistani creators with over 50,000 annual users
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Govt to end currency controls
Gives assurances to IMF to clear way for disbursement of $1b loan tranche
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SBP's reserves up $6m to $16.38b
Total forex stands at $21.79b; gold dives Rs7,100 per tola as dollar strengthens
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Gwadar also enters transhipment arena
Karachi handles 11,000 containers in March alone, up from 8,300 in all of 2025
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Refinery output surges 13%
Production increase driven primarily by over 25% growth in motor spirit, high-speed diesel
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'Q2 growth jumps to 3.9%'
SBP questions missing wheat data at National Accounts Committee meeting
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Leghari links power use rise to policy success
Says the government is working to make electricity tariffs competitive to support key economic sectors
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US forum pitches tax reforms to Aurangzeb
Pharma sector eyes $5b exports without subsidies; IT firms seek forex retention
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Minister orders 30-day plan to clear ports
Authorities to shift containers off-dock, auction surplus cargo within a month
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PSX dips 3,500 points amid risk-off mood
Index slides 2.25% as oil surge, geopolitical fears rattle investors
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PSX nosedives 3,500 points in heavy sell-off
KSE-100 tumbles 2.25% as banking and energy stocks drag index down
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Gold prices slump as Trump threatens more attacks on Iran
The price of gold drops by Rs7,100 per tola, bringing it down to Rs486,962
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Carbon trading deal with Norway inked
Pact enables climate finance and investment in clean energy and agriculture
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Letter particularly noted a mid-March comment from Trump where he said US may conduct strikes on Iran 'just for fun'
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US Army chief of staff fired by Pete Hegseth
Pentagon confirms Randy George will retire immediately as 41st Army Chief of Staff, with over a year left in term
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Iranian missiles hit Israel's oil hub Haifa, injuring six
The city is home to 70% of Israel's oil refining capacity
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UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorisation of force
UN Security Council resolution requires at least nine votes in favour and no vetoes from the five permanent members
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Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Government offices will run from 9am to 4pm, while markets, shopping centres must shut by 6pm
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Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
Many officials, diplomats consider a 'NATO without America' to be the default expectation
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Organisations urge EU to act against Israeli law targeting Palestinian prisoners
UN experts condemned a new Israeli law allowing death penalty for Palestinians as discriminatory
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Macron hits back after Trump marriage jibe
US president mocks French counterpart over how his wife treats him
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European foreign ministers urge coordinated global action over Strait of Hormuz crisis
A UK-led virtual meeting discussed the blockade’s impact on trade, energy markets and economies
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Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'
Trump mocked the French president and his wife at a lunch, criticising NATO allies over Iran war
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US, Israeli aircraft strike key bridge in northern Iran
Fars said sites in Karaj’s Azimieh area were hit, including the Middle East’s highest B1 Bridge
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in HBL PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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Sinner books Miami Open final with Lehecka
He defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4)
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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI
The 50-year-old escapes injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck
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Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run
They registered a 2-1 friendly victory
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free'
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform
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Ahmed Shehzad in trouble
The former batter has been summoned for questioning
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Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw
Ben White and Federico Valverde scored in 1-1 draw
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in high-scoring PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Allegations against ex-captain land Shehzad in trouble
Investigation initiated under cybercrime law; he has been summoned for questioning
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Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 at Japanese GP
Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform






































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