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Woes, wits and veils: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is a light-humoured parable of patriarchy for all women lost
A bit too unsubtle at times, Kiran Rao’s latest is a feminist polemic against the ‘fraud’ of respectability
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Hamza Ali Abbasi champions women's empowerment in the workplace
In a recent interview, the actor said he's proud to be surrounded by strong women
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Reserved seats dilemma
Dark clouds looming over ruling coalition's two-thirds majority in the NA
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PM informed of Rs300b investment venture
Service Long March Tyres Group has decided to invest additional Rs300 billion in Pakistan
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Fans upset as Karan Johar fails to mention Fawad Khan in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' tribute
Many disappointed as the Indian filmmaker penned a lengthy note to the cast, with no mention of the Pakistani star
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PIA plans to ‘expand’ flight operations
Airline’s official says future business plan includes addition of more aircraft
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PEC forms tribunals to facilitate investors
ADR centers to mediate in major disputes arising in large-scale projects
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SC to form larger bench on K-P narcotics law
Will hear federal govt’s objections to provincial piece of legislation
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NAB barred from arresting MPs directly
Graft-buster to first seek approval from NA speaker, Senate chairman; no arrest at inquiry stage
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Pakistan, Italy to prevent illegal immigration
Envoy calls on interior minister, discusses ties
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Dams study urges diligence in power projects
Experts call for considering alternative methods to avoid displacement costs
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Omar slams ‘brutal’ police actions
Vows to keep the torch burning for justice, warns 'clock is ticking for govt'
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PM orders duty drawback claims refund
Shehbaz urges steps to boost competitiveness of exports
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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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Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi honoured with Georg Forster Research Award
Becomes first Pakistani to receive prestigious award for contributions to public health and applied research
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Pakistan marks major milestone with launch of EO-3 satellite to boost Earth observation capability
Successful deployment of EO-3 from China marks a milestone in Pakistan’s pursuit of tech self-reliance, space services
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FM Dar shares updates on ongoing diplomatic efforts by Pakistan with Egypt, Turkiye
Both emphasise the importance of sustained engagement to advance peace in region
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President Asif Zardari leaves for week-long visit to China for talks on trade, CPEC
MOFA says visit is part of longstanding tradition of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China
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Pakistan envoy to US says Islamabad committed to diplomacy, regional stability
Says geopolitical considerations, economic goals and security challenges remain central to Pakistan’s policymaking
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Pakistan ranks 16th globally in outsourcing talent index, says IT minister
Says report suggests Pakistan could improve its ranking to 11 with further improvements in digital infrastructure
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CNN's Zakaria to Trump: make concessions
Zakaria said the US president would ultimately have to accept that he must also 'give up something'
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HBL PSL 11: PM Shehbaz approves spectators' attendance for final
PCB chairman thanks the prime minister for this decision and for facilitating the fans
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Man held for likening Tarnol crossing with Strait of Hormuz
Arrest was made after an FIR was registered on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Shahid Asghar on behalf of the state
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Oil tanker hijacked off Somalia
Eleven Pakistanis among crew taken hostage
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PMDC has admission powers: SHC
Rejects plea to lower MDCAT marks requirement
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NADRA rolls out revamped e-platform
New website streamlines identity services into one unified system
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Govt delivers Rs27 petrol shock amid fuel crunch
PM increases petroleum levy to Rs107.4 per liter
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Pakistan secures 3 bids for spot LNG cargoes
PLL, one of the public sector entities responsible for LNG imports, did not import any cargo last month
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Solar net metering not taxed: NEPRA
Clarifies Rs1,000 per kW one-time fee for on-grid users only
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Gold, silver prices rebound in Pakistan after five-day losing streak
Price of 24-karat gold per tola increases by Rs2,300 in Pakistan
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SPI inflation surges to 13.98% YoY
Tomatoes cheaper by 27.65%, potatoes up 3.13% as 19 essential items become costlier
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Gold falls Rs2,900 despite global uptick
State Bank repays $1b to Abu Dhabi Fund; rupee inches up
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Govt vows to empower women-led enterprises
SMEDA, PIFD sign MoU for product development, incubation centres, market access
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Rate hike risks overcorrection
SBP faces dilemma as supply-side pressures clash with need to protect 3.89% GDP growth
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SECP strengthens AML framework
IBAN verification through SECP-notified entities will be accepted as a valid proof of identity under new framework
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Pakistan to close 70 govt accounts
IMF seeks transfer of Rs300b to treasury, longer debt maturity to reduce risks
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Pakistani firm unveils radar-evading military tents
Innovative product draws global interest at Techtextil exhibition
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'Govt committed to sustainable agrifood systems'
Hussain outlines vision for climate-smart agriculture, regional cooperation at FAO conference
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PSX recovers 1,500 points on Araghchi's visit
KSE-100 surges above 170k in late-session rally as diplomatic optimism returns
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Foreign investors explore chemical JV avenues
Emphasise need for policy consistency, business-friendly environment
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PSX rebounds 1,500 points on reports of Iranian FM's visit
KSE-100 stages sharp late-day rally after dramatic 3,000-point intraday slide
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Gold prices continue to slide in local, global markets
Price of 24-karat gold per tola decreases by Rs2,900 domestically
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Pakistan clears $3.45b loan to UAE after final $1b payment: SBP
$2.45 billion had been repaid last week, bringing the total repayment to $3.45 billion
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Govt agrees Rs2.8tr surplus target
BISP budget hiked by 22% to Rs845b, provinces told to generate Rs1.65tr surplus
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Trump administration begins $166b tariff refunds after Supreme Court blow
US president’s use of 1977 act to impose tariffs was struck down by Supreme Court in February
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60 former UK ambassadors warn of Israel’s West Bank annexation steps
Diplomats urge halting trade, arms transfers and big sanctions over Israeli West Bank settlements
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Iranian FM discusses overall regional situation with PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir
Discusses matters of mutual interest in separate meeting with CDF; US negotiators to arrive in Islamabad for talks
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Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years
Gazans, who are struggling to meet their basic needs in the devastated enclave, welcome the opportunity to vote
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Israel warns civilians against returning to southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Says it struck three different areas in southern Lebanon overnight, claiming to have targeted Hezbollah
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Iran says it has hanged agent working for Israel over sabotage in protests
Iran hangs Erfan Kiani, a self-described 'Mossad operative,' for vandalism and violence during recent protests
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Turkish FM says Iran's nuclear issue could be resolved at next round of talks in Pakistan
Says Türkiye is in almost daily contact with all parties involved in the negotiations
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Iran says most missile capabilities 'unused' in war with US: report
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted since US, Israel initiated a war against Iran
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Local elections begin in West Bank, Gaza Strip's Deir al-Balah
About 1.03 million voters are eligible, 491 polling centres set up
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US Democrats look to rein in Trump's war powers, this time on Cuba
Trump has since said 'Cuba is next,' while touting US military action in Venezuela and Iran
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Over 250 Indians claiming descent from biblical tribe land in Israel
The community claims to descend from Manasseh, the forefather of one of the biblical 'lost tribes' of Israel
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami
Trump says it was mistake to kick Russia out of G8
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Zelenskiy seeks security co-operation with KSA
Ukrainian leader said this included exports of Ukrainian military expertise and air defence capabilities
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China holds live-fire drills
Over 17,000 troops from the US, the Philippines and allies began their annual Balikatan military exercises this week
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Hezbollah defiant in face of ceasefire extension
Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, medics say
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Olympians hail ‘everlasting’ friendship on visit to China Window Centre
Peshawar cultural hub hosts hockey legends as they push for bilateral sports series
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Arsenal eye return to top spot
The Gunners slip to second spot after City's 1-0 victory over Burnley
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Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push
The Reds aim to strengthen their push for a place in UCL next season
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Mahrez issues warning ahead of ACL final
They will face Japan's Machida Zelvia in the final
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Scottish title race heads for tense finale
Three points separate the Jambos from third-placed Celtic
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BD seal 2-1 ODI series win over NZ
Hossain Shanto hit ton in the third ODI
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Villarreal held by Oviedo
Both sides settled with a 1-1 draw
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Tomas stunner sends Stuttgart into German Cup final
He scored at the 119th-minute to secure a 2-1 win
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India climbers face obstacles
IMF estimates there are thousands of people who sport-climb regularly
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K-P hosts senior hockey trials with strong turnout of 155 players
National selectors stress revival of grassroots hockey and lack of facilities as key challenges
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Barcelona must live without Yamal
The star teenager out injured for the rest of the season
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Trump wants Italy to replace Iran at WC
The suggestion was an effort to repair ties between Trump and Giorgia Meloni
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'Big loss for F1 if Verstappen quits'
The 28-year-old Dutchman has struggled at the start of this campaign
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Kane, Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final
This is the first time the Bundesliga winners have reached the final since 2020
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Eala sails into Madrid Open 2nd round
She needed one hour and 31 minutes to dismiss Pavlyuchenkova





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