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Political uncertainty threatens economy: IMF
Notes that new govt has delayed implementation of some reforms
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Prince Harry, Meghan talk mental health in first Nigeria tour, welcomed with cheers
Couple stressed importance of mental well-being on their short visit to the African nation
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Throwing the baby out with the bath water
‘Keynsian’ theory of robust state intervention in the shape of ‘pump priming’
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Indian patience
Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh ensured this waking giant’s journey to the west
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Chip technology: the emerging battlefront?
Smaller transistors translate to lower energy needs and faster processing speeds
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Global South reclaiming intellectual space
Baku Process plays an active role in building bridges and trust among civilisations and cultures
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Nuclear threshold
Iran will have to do some plain-talking and take its allies and the IAEA into confidence over the brinkmanship
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And now a cotton crisis?
The country appears increasingly likely to fall short of the annual harvesting target of 10 million bales of cotton
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Longstanding challenge
Bureaucratic red tape, political interference and nepotism undermine efforts to improve accountability & transparency
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Profitable SOEs erased from sell-off list
Dar asks for revisiting list, adding all loss-making SOEs to privatisation programme
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Study reveals surge in smuggled cigarette brands
Ipsos study shows illicit market share to hit 56% by June 2024
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Fly Jinnah starts flights to Muscat
Airline plans to fly twice a week to Oman’s capital
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Experts propose Pak-China agri-council
Say future crop output, food security rely on tech progress, good policies
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PSX hits record above 73k in pre-budget rally
KSE-100 index surges 427.45 points, settles at 73,085.50
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Green investment a priority: Aurangzeb
WB study estimates annual GDP losses of up to 1% due to climate-related risks
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Reforms stressed in budget proposals
Business leaders advocate for streamlined operations, investment incentives to boost SMEs
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Low inflation sparks rate cut talks
Dips to 7-month low amid speculations of an emergency SBP MPC meeting
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High reserves prop up rupee further
Currency gains Rs0.08 to Rs278.12 vs dollar in inter-bank trade
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IMF urges Rs163b spending cut amid revenue shortfall
Says it will not compromise on primary budget surplus of 0.4% of GDP or Rs401b
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Protesting farmers refuse to relent
ZAC underscores QESCO's failure in meeting the energy demands of growers and domestic consumers across Balochistan.
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Industry-ready grads ‘to drive growth’
Tordher underscores government’s commitment to fostering industrialization
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Cabinet greenlights past financial budgets
Assembly absence delayed previous K-P budgets
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Sindh chief justice for expediting Safe City Project
Provincial Justice Committee voices concern over deteriorating law & order situation
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Man kidnaps wife's brother for ransom
Suspect killed the victim because he knew him, say police
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JPMC sets up heatstroke ward
At least 15 heatstroke patients are coming to the hospital daily
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Unchecked cheating raises questions on exams credibility
MQM-P suspends members of ex-MPA for harassing staff at exam centre
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Sindh enhances funds for UCs
CM says elected representatives to be held accountable to ensure judicious spending of funds
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May 9 instigators should be punished: Faryal
Says PPP leaders also went to jail, but never resorted to arson
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Kotri infrastructure in a shambles
Contractors left roads, drainange works unfinished
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Rapid urbanisation triggers flooding concern in Mithi
DC urges officers to develop emergency protocols ahead of the monsoon season
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Rs3b wheat scam unearthed in Sindh food dept
Corrupt officials filled 0.3m sacks with wasted grain and dirt to show procurement following 2022 floods
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Haripur police crack blind murder case
Preliminary probe reveals wife plotted victim’s murder with paramour
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IHC orders de-sealing of tandoors
Court also directed DC and nanbais to determine consensus price of roti and naan through consultation
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‘Poppy-laced’ tea sale stirs controversy
Intoxicating drinks ensnare consumers in addiction and pose serious health risks
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Teacher shortage crisis hits public schools
There is not a single teacher posted in 567 primary schools across Punjab
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Suspects go unchecked in police record
Field cops skip online entries of hotel passengers, tenants & cell phone traders
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Capital schools directed to cut air pollution
All schools and colleges to take immediate action on polluting vehicles
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PTI activists face legal action over agitations
Rawalpindi police book over 70 workers including central leaders
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Heavy rain lashes twin cities
Brings relief to residents; floods low-lying areas, disrupts traffic flow
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Private investment in grain storage discussed
CM welcomes IFC's interest to provide farmers working capital
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EU, Punjab sanction water agency capacity-building project
Multi-million euro grants aim to enhance service delivery, infrastructure
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Bhakkar struck by severe storm, 8 injured
Trees were uprooted, and multiple feeder trips resulted in a disruption of the electricity supply
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Telcos to block SIMs in small batches
FBR communicates first batch of 5,000 non-filers to cellular firms
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Downside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high: IMF
New govt indicates intention to continue SBA’s policies but political uncertainty remains significant, says report
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UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
Resolution passed with 143 votes in favour and nine against while 25 countries abstain
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China firmly opposes US adding Chinese entities to export control list
Earlier US added 37 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist accusing involved in spy Balloon case over US soil
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Xi's Europe trip boosts China-Central and Eastern Europe cooperation
Xi's Europe visit unfolds as Washington is manoeuvring to rally its allies in Europe to "de-risk" from China
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NEPRA orders no load-shedding during exams
Nepra instructs DISCOs to take all necessary actions to comply with its directive
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Spyware attacks increased by 300% in Pakistan
Backdoor attacks witness moderate increase in 2024
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PPP ‘not’ joining federal cabinet – even after budget
Party insiders dismiss these reports, meaning Bilawal won’t become foreign minister again
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PM Shehbaz calls 'future energy planning critical' as timely steps avert recent crisis
Says work on a plan to maintain strategic reserves of crude oil in the country underway
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PSX plunges over 2,750 points as profit-taking erupts
KSE-100 hits intra-day low of 168,828 after aggressive selling wipes out early gains
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Pakistan backs Libya’s sovereignty, urges Libyan-led peace process at UNSC
'A Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process is the only viable path to lasting peace and stability'
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US envoy meets Naqvi, discusses diplomatic efforts for second round of talks in Islamabad
Interior minister says PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir making vigorous efforts at all levels to resolve the issue
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Afghan hackers breach Indian media network, air political message rejecting Taliban-India ties
Responsibility for the cyberattack was claimed by a group identifying itself as 'True Muslim Afghans'
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Sindh orders crackdown on vehicles without valid permits, fitness certificates
Department introduces a digitised system for the issuance of route permits and fitness certificates
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Govt plans one-window airport screening
Meeting also decided to establish joint counters and introduce a unified checking system at a single point
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GB election: 664 candidates file papers
Hunza's lone constituency has drawn 38 candidates
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PTA blocks illegal medicine websites
PTA officials said the move is part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal online sale of medicines
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Construction of M6: NHA, ADB sign agreement
Minister noted that the motorway was among the most critical infrastructure assets in Pakistan
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SC clarifies Section 126 of Companies Act
Restrictions applicable to one system do not automatically apply to the other
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Power supply stable during peak hours
Power Division says improved dam releases enabled 5,125MW generation
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TTAP pushes K-P CM to defer Lahore visit
PTI leadership meeting was scheduled for 9 o'clock on Wednesday, where the K-P CM's planned Lahore visit
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Govt denies solar licensing claims
Power Division rejects reports of mandatory Nepra licence for net metering users
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Two Pakistanis shortlisted for China astronaut corps
Daud, Zeeshan Ali are set to depart for China to begin advanced astronaut training at Astronaut Centre of China (ACC)
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Gold drops by Rs5,200 per tola as global prices tumble
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs4,458 to Rs423,321
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PSX plunges over 2,750 points as profit-taking erupts
KSE-100 hits intra-day low of 168,828 after aggressive selling wipes out early gains
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Bank of Punjab signs MoU with Stacks to improve digital remittances
MoU signed by Stacks Co founder Muneeb Ali and BoP President & CEO Zafar Masud
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Gold dips Rs1,200 despite global rebound
Settles at Rs498,962/tola amid yield-driven international rally; rupee edges up
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BOI ramps up investor outreach in UK
Investment minister pitches reforms at global financiers
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IMF urges removal of non-tariff curbs
Restrictions on mobile phones, cars, dairy, textiles to end from June
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Microfinance pivots to risk-protected lending
ASA Bank, Turaco partner to embed insurance into loans, SBP pushes financial inclusion
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Minister orders halt to costly power purchases
Matter was revealed during a stock-taking of DISCOs
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Governance gap costs billions
Weak federal-provincial coordination, red tape impede investment
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Inflation expected to stay in double digits in April
Energy costs, currency pressures drive price stickiness as food inflation remains vulnerable
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Plastic prices surge 70% on supply shortage
PPMA says 80% of inputs come from ME as supply chain disrupted by conflict
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PSX faces selling pressure, loses 1,576 points
Geopolitical risks, profit-taking in key sectors undermine investor trust
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Auto parts makers seek consultations
Air concern over draft being sent to IMF without taking industry input
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PSX succumbs to selling pressure, drops 1,576 points
Geopolitical uncertainty and profit-taking across key sectors dominate sentiment despite Saudi inflows support
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Gold, silver prices decline in local market as global rates fall
Price of gold per tola decreased by Rs1,200 to Rs498,962
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Russia invited to G20 summit in US: report
Russia receives a "highest level" invitation to the G20 in Miami, representative undecided
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US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
Navy chief Phelan removed amid leadership clashes, pressure to speed up shipbuilding
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Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
Iran criticises US decision to keep up naval blockade of Iranian trade
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Putin can meet Zelenskiy: Kremlin
Peskov said any such meeting required careful preparation
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Eight Iranian women won't be executed: Trump
Iran disputes entire account
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'US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters'
Closure of strait has disrupted supply of a fifth of the world's oil, gas supplies, and caused a global energy crisis
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Peru ministers quit after clash with president over F-16 deal
Balcazar canceled a signing ceremony last Friday for the acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-16 jets
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UK approves lifetime smoking ban for under-18s
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the approval of the bill was a historic moment for the nation's health
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Lebanon attacks strain ceasefire before talks
At least four people killed in Israeli strikes
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Schools in Delhi to use bells for water breaks
Schools have been asked to start a 'water bell' initiative to prevent dehydration
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New space telescope to give 'atlas of universe'
Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets
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Pezeshkian blames US 'blockade' for impasse
Iran seizes two container ships attempting to leave Strait of Hormuz
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UN says destruction of Jesus statue by Israeli soldier in Lebanon 'shocking'
Welcomes reports of 'disciplinary measures' taken against the Israeli soldiers
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Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government
Starmer faces backlash over Mandelson envoy pick, raising doubts about leadership grip
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West Ham's draw at Palace relegates Wolves
They are now 16 points behind fourth-bottom West Ham
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PSG and Enrique sweat on Vitinha ahead of UCL semis
The Portuguese central midfielder will miss PSG's Ligue 1 clash against Nantes
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Pre-season fixtures announced
City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve will be in action in Hong Kong
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Vital for faltering Chelsea to add experience’
Di Matteo backs Rosenior to still be in charge next season
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Sabalenka, Alcaraz sweep top honours
The pair were honoured after glittering 2025 campaigns
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Timberwolves stun Nuggets in playoffs
They staged a double-digit fightback for a series-leveling 119-114 upset
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F1 to make rule changes from next race
The sport started a new era with a 50-50 split between electric and combustion power
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West Ham's draw at Palace relegates Wolves
They are now 16 points behind fourth-bottom West Ham
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Leicester fairytale turns sour
They are on the brink of relegation to third tier
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PCB eyes Saudi stadium to take PSL beyond borders
Various venues in Saudi Arabia are currently being reviewed
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Babar Azam’s Smiling Face
The Peshawar Zalmi captain scored his third PSL ton against Quetta Gladiators
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City beat Arsenal to seize title race control
Haaland scored in 2-1 victory at the Emirates
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Man City beat Arsenal to seize title race control
Haaland scored in 2-1 victory at the Emirates
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Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga title
Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the campaign in 4-2 victory
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Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG's Ligue 1 title hopes
He gave Lyon an early lead at the Parc des Princes in 2-1 victiry



































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