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Schools reopen after 21-day hiatus
Public schools lag as private admissions close early; Grade 8 exams spark concerns
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Cement sales edge up 0.9% in March
Industry body fears oil, coal price volatility can escalate business costs
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Peace hopes trigger robust PSX rally
KSE-100 index jumps 6,768 points over easing geopolitical tensions
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Energy City planned for oil, gas storage
Initiative offers global stakeholders facility to store oil, LNG and LPG for onward export
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PM rejects new oil price proposal
Industry worried new formula may disturb product balance, refinery offtake
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SBP permits teens to run bank accounts
Central bank said framework enables teenagers to save securely, transact confidently, and develop responsible habits
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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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Second Waziristan block discovery lifts gas production
Spinwam-1 adds 40 MMCFD gas, 220 barrels of condensate per day
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Govt borrows Rs801.7b in auctions
Gold prices jump Rs15,300 per tola tracking global rebound
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Sugar policy ends price controls
IMF benchmark met as zoning curbs removed to open sector to competition
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K-P schools to observe 7:30am-3pm timings
Class duration also extended from the previous 45 minutes to 50 minutes
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Treasury, Opp unite against bureaucracy
K-P Assembly demands inclusive budget, project accountability
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West Bank shut in protest
Fatah calls for strike against Israel death penalty law
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'Daredevil: Born Again' Showrunner reflects on task force parallels
Marvel series' anti-vigilante storyline evokes chilling resemblance to real-world ICE activity
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A shield for artists in streaming age
Spotify tests tool allowing musicians to approve or reject releases tied to their name
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China's Gen Z driving cultural revival in design
'Guochao' wave pushes manufacturers towards identity-led innovation
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A strategic neglect
Critical minerals shift global power, placing Pakistan at a strategic crossroads
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Iran - boots on the ground
Escalation risks widen as Iran holds leverage over global oil routes
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Classroom needs a teacher, not a tyrant
Harsh school practices fuel emotional damage instead of learning
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Reputational damage
Slow courts, vague laws make defamation cases in Pakistan rare to resolve
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IMF tightrope
Ambitious tax goals clash with weak revenues, highlighting Pakistan’s urgent reform needs
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Five-point plan: the way to go
Beijing’s entry boosts a five-point plan aimed at ending war, restoring regional stability
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Israel's changing greed
A denied food card highlights systemic cracks in America’s safety net
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Karachi lays to rest youth killed in Iran port strike
Funeral held in Mauripur; leaders call for diplomacy amid rising tensions
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US Supreme Court justices sceptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship
Trump writes on social media after the arguments that the United States is "STUPID" for having birthright citizenship
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Information ministry rejects 'fabricated' claims of barbed wire removal along Pak-Afghan border
Calls the claims 'devoid of facts', says all video clips are created content
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SBP facilitates teenagers to open bank accounts, digital wallets
Launches new framework to empower youth to save securely and develop responsible financial habits
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International Finance Corporation’s portfolio in Pakistan crosses $2.7b
Talks focus on scaling private investment, building pipeline of bankable projects
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US VP Vance spoke to Pakistani intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday: source
Vance signals privately that Trump is open to a ceasefire as long as certain US demands are met
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Iran’s operational momentum contradicts US claims of capacity loss
Data shows Iran launched 200 missiles at Israel over the past week, equivalent to 31% of total missiles fired in war
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Pakistan, Norway seal first-ever carbon market deal under Paris climate pact
Islamabad secures landmark climate accord to unlock green investment, clean energy and international carbon finance
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IED blast in K-P's Lakki Marwat injures 7, including three police personnel
The attack occurred near a vegetable market, with the IED reportedly planted on a motorcycle
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PMDC revises MDCAT schedule to streamline admission process
Under new policy, the test will be held within one month after the FSC exams
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Pakistan’s ports emerge as transit hub after Iran war disrupts Gulf routes
Official data shows Karachi Port handled more transshipments in less than a month than all of 2025
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China and Pakistan 'mediation' to create window of Mideast peace talks, Beijing says
Says top priority is to start peace talks as soon as possible
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Punjab government decides against smart lockdown, adopts alternative measures
No consensus on smart lockdown for energy conservation; Punjab suspends purchase of 100 government vehicles
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Local resilience against a global shock
The real risk is not that Pakistan fails to see the shock, but that it fails to understand it
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Iran’s security council approves 6 Bangladeshi fuel ships to pass Strait of Hormuz
Development comes following Dhaka's request to allow passing of oil tankers as fuel crisis grips south Asian nation
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PM Shehbaz orders comprehensive plan to mitigate economic fallout of Mideast war
Says Pakistan is effectively and successfully managing the challenge of maintaining the balance of supply and demand
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Trump says considering pulling US out of NATO over allies' refusal to support Iran war
US president criticises alliance as ‘paper tiger’, says NATO membership is ‘beyond reconsideration’
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UK FCDO official lauds Pakistan's efforts in Mideast de-escalation, reaffirms support to peace
Says this visit highlights strength, depth of the UK–Pakistan relationship at time of global instability
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Singer Annural Khalid ties the knot in intimate ceremony
'Jhol' singer opts for peach ensemble, monochrome social media reveal over traditional celebrity wedding spectacle
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Warner hails Karachi Kings’ bowlers
“Momentum in the middle overs made the difference,” says captain
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District court issues detailed order on Ali Zafar's defamation suit
Court also restrains Meesha Shafi from repeating harassment allegations on any platform
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UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
PM says war's impact will 'define us for a generation'; vows to act in national interest 'whatever the pressure'
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DR Congo fans dance in the rain
They qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years
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Bahrain FM plans Pakistan visit to thank leadership for facilitating Islamabad MoU
Expresses hope that the agreement will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region
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Rangers foil attack on Karachi camp, three soldiers martyred: ISPR
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Naqvi condemn attack, offer condolences to martyrs' families
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Echoes of a lost voice
A son encounters his dead father in a dream and discovers that survival can be as unsettling as loss
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Watch Me if You Can
Netflix’s relentless commitment to adapting Harlan Coben’s bibliography brings another high-octane thriller to screens
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Making murder fun again
Elsbeth proves that knowing the killer can be just as entertaining as catching them
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The unmaking of a musical world
From vanished audiences to algorithm-driven listening, two books explore how cultural change reshapes sound
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The rent trap
Weak regulations and unequal power – tenants across the country are losing the battle for affordable housing
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The dangerous bite
As temperatures rise and food systems become more complex, how can we ensure that what reaches our plates is safe?
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Dammed if you do...
With funding pulled, fears grow environmental safeguards and community promises will be traded for fresh financing
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The heat assault
From a sizzling South Asia to the furnace-like cities of the Middle East, a punishing heatwave is gripping the world
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Pakistan's transit disconnect
Commuters in Pakistan’s major cities still walk endless distances to reach stations and stops
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IHC rules travel bans require due process
Orders removal of citizen from passport control list
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SC reaffirms ‘double presumption of innocence’
Says acquittals should not be overturned without glaring legal or factual errors
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Cloudburst triggers devastation in G-B
Leaves trails of destruction in Diamer's Thor Valley; flood alerts issued
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PM accuses India of using proxies to destabilise Pakistan
Says Pakistan stands proud as peacemaker Lauds forces for foiling cross-border terror
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VW overhaul could be 'biggest in history'
Weighs up to 100,000 job cuts in sweeping restructuring, four plant closures
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PSX climbs 0.36% amid easing oil prices
US-Iran peace roadmap lifts sentiment, pushing KSE-100 up by 649 points
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Traders demand immediate reopening of cotton market
One year on, exchange sealing paralyses trade, sends negative signals to foreign investors
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Govt vows to empower small businesses, accelerate growth
PM aide says reforms will help build innovation-driven, globally competitive economy
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PVARA chief demands global role
In Zurich, Saqib demands developing nations shape tokenised money framework
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Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg
Move aims to stabilise currency markets ahead of IMF funding talks
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Electronic payments reach 3.7b transactions
Digital channels drive 92% of retail volume as Raast, mobile banking surge in Q3 FY26
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Institutional backing urged for MSMEs
LCCI calls for easier finance, policy consistency as number of SME borrowers grows
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Glass industry pushes for 5% profit benchmark
Association opposes higher 10% margin in soda ash anti-dumping case
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Govt rehires bureaucrats at PARCO
UAE holds 40% stake; board members entitled to $3,500 per meeting
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Pakistan's SME revolution: A way forward
Discover how one bank is redefining SME finance through strategy inclusion and digital innovation this World SME Day
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties
Ahn Gyu-back, Koizumi agree to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in sixth round of bilateral talks
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Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal
Iran early on Sunday launches missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain
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Worst US-Iran flare-up since peace deal
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement as surrender
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Serbian President agrees to resign within weeks
Move comes amid student protests
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Venezuela earthquake deaths near 1,400
Millions left homeless as aid flights trickle in
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Pilot killed in crash with Beijing’s tallest building
13 others, who were not on board, being treated for injuries
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Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio says
Says US hopes to conclude a trade deal with India
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Hezbollah chief rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, demands Israeli withdrawal
Naim Qassem rejects linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament, calling it a dangerous red line
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Trump unveils new US passport, with picture of himself
Trump expands his personal branding across government, with banners and his signature set for the $1 bill
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Germany gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east
Europe's June heat shatters records in Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany, with Poland next
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Rare light aircraft crash in Beijing kills pilot, injures 13 people
Incident follows Beijing's May ban on unauthorised drone buying, renting and flying over security concerns
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L










































































































