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Murder suspect killed in ‘encounter’
Suspect was wanted in several criminal cases
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Blasphemy suspect held a day after escape
Accident of police vehicle gave detained man opportunity to flee
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Contrary to OPEC view : IEA trims 2024 oil demand forecast
IEA predicts oil demand will peak by 2030 as world shifts to cleaner energy
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Steps proposed to achieve 5% annual agri-growth
Agricultural body hopes new govt will address challenges in budget
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Heavyweights losing polls shun public gatherings
Post-election political activities and candidates’ celebrations fade
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CDA seals IWMB information centres
Board official says action lacked prior notice
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Japanese pottery exhibition opens
Yakishime technique is the most basic primitive means of producing ceramics
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Moribund uplift projects resurrected
From road construction to sewerage systems 478 schemes are back on track
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Murree admin lifts snow emergency
This winter, the snow fell in late January and attracted only 20% of the tourists
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How Europe is going to die
Since 2009 sovereign debt crisis, things have not really gotten better economically either
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Pakistan, Taliban and the Durrand Line
Two decades of American intervention did not enable Afghanistan to address the Durrand Line problem
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Homes hit, businesses reel as energy rates jacked up
Residential gas prices up 67%; subsidy to fertiliser plants goes; POL process rise up to Rs8.37
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Record number of newcomers enter NA
PTI has most number of first timers, followed by PML-N, PPP and MQM-P
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Pakistan downgraded to ‘authoritarian regime’
Study finds US remains a ‘flawed democracy’
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PTI sounds alarm over Bushra's health, urges urgent medical inspection
Spokesperson for Imran’s wife claims she has been given a harmful substance resembling acid in her food
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India’s Supreme Court scraps Electoral Bonds in setback to Modi’s BJP
Individuals and companies bought $1.99b of Electoral Bonds in total up to November 2023
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Fazl interview makes jaw-dropping claims
JUI-F chief says Bajwa, Faiz orchestrated no-trust vote against Imran
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PML-N leaders saw Nawaz's decision coming
As early as Feb 10, whispers within party hinted at Shehbaz Sharif emerging as party's choice for PM slot
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Top Israeli ministers reject Palestinian statehood as part of post war plan
'A Palestinian state is an existential threat to the State of Israel as was proven on Oct. 7,' says finance minister
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Canada, Australia, NZ call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza ahead of Rafah assault
PMs of the three countries also said the ICJ ruling in a genocide case obligated Israel to protect civilians
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Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests
To deter advancing farmers police employ drones for tear gas, nail strips, slippery roads, high-pitched sounds
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Targeting establishment won't serve democracy, country: Siddiqui
MQM-P convener urges all political forces to give their share of sacrifice for Pakistan's stability
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Pakistan detects Indian Navy of covertly observing naval drill
ISPR says Indian Navy ships submarines, and aircraft were interpreting Pakistan’s naval war plans
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Pakistan wants ‘strict’ IWT implementation
Ambassador Akram takes part in UNSC debate
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ECP halts recount in PB-21 amid law and order concerns
Forms four-member fact-finding committee to probe incident where miscreants broke into RO's office
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Ramazan package at utility stores
Special discounts will also be offered for general consumers
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NA can meet any time after Feb 21: minister
As per the Constitution, president could convene the National Assembly’s session within 21 days of the polling date
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SC demands clarity on military commerce
Notes that assets of SBCA inspectors must be investigated
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PPP, PML-N to ‘collaborate for national stability’
Agree that a stable democratic government is urgently needed to tackle challenges
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Amid unrest PML-N eyes govt in Balochistan
Party woos independent and other parties’ members
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IMF loan uncertainty very high
Moody’s points to external vulnerability risks until clarity on financing plan
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‘50% increase in global LNG demand by 2040’
Global trade in LNG reached 404 million tonnes in 2023, up from 397 million tonnes in 2022
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FIA unearths bank fraud including counterfeiting
Finds forensic evidence of DIB officials’ involvement in forging signatures, documents
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Soap industry demands stop to smuggling
Urges govt to tackle higher interest rates, call for import restrictions
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Stocks soar over prospect of coalition govt
KSE-100 index gains 926.92 points, settles at 62,153.84
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Govt takes flak for seeking Rs81.5b from consumers
DISCOs want to recover amount on account of capacity charges, T&D losses
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Market gap widens to Rs2.27
Difference stretched to 0.81% after domestic currency maintained downturn in open market
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MoU signed for MTT-WOP project
Pipeline project aims to complement oil pipeline backbone from Karachi to Peshawar
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‘50% textile firms may shut down in coming weeks’
APTMA says production at these energy rates no longer feasible
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ECC approves increase in gas prices
Govt aims to recover Rs242 billion from residential, industrial consumers
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Ex-IHC judge seeks SJC probe into agencies ‘manipulation’
Siddiqui denies retirement impacts petition rights, deems removal unconstitutional
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Chief ministerial pick Gandapur faces arrest
ATC declares 30 suspects involved in May 9 riots proclaimed offenders
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India's Modi opens Hindu temple in Muslim UAE as election nears
First traditional, stone-carved Hindu temple on the Arabian Peninsula; UAE gifted 27-acre site for $95m temple
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Keel laying of second Hangor-class submarine held at Karachi Shipyard
Admiral Ashraf reiterates indigenisation remains a top priority for Pakistan Navy
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PML-N on the cusp of forming govts
Secures significant presence in federal and Punjab assemblies with support from independents, allies
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How bad is country’s debt crisis and can the IMF save it?
A $3b IMF programme runs out next month, securing a new one is considered top priority for incoming administration
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Nine newly-elected independent lawmakers join PML-N
8 newly-elected MPAs join PML-N in PA, while an MNA-elect also aligns with party in meetings with Maryam and Shehbaz
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Nawaz not bowing out of politics: Maryam
Ex-PM to wield influence both on national and provincial governments
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India security forces fire tear gas at protesting farmers on drive to Delhi
Protesters vow to continue until demands met; traffic disrupted, mobile services suspended
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Iran's main gas pipeline hit by sabotage, oil minister says
Incidents occurred at 1 a.m. local time on Wednesday morning, hit national gas pipelines in two regions
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Eight found dead in Karachi due to intense heat
CM Murad expresses deep sorrow over deaths, urges citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity
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£190m case: IHC disposes of Imran, Bushra's sentence suspension appeals, sets May 7 for main appeals
Court disposes of their applications for suspension of sentence, declaring them infructuous
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Bilawal hails national unity, armed forces' role against India during Marka-e-Haq
Sindh CM says Pakistan 'does not want war' but will never compromise on its defence
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FM Dar, Iranian counterpart discuss regional situation, peace efforts
Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties
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Pakistan facilitates transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from seized ship MV Touska: FO
Iranian ship will also be backloaded to Pakistani territorial waters for return to its original owners after repairs
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Tremors felt in Islamabad after 5.2-magnitude quake near Tajikistan border: PMD
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed
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One year on, military courts convicts await right to appeal
May, 2025 judgment explicitly directed govt and Parliament to address this deficiency
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IHC to hear Imran X account plea today
Will take up petition for Bushra's treatment under personal physician
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Achakzai links Imran access to deescalation
Says those controlling jail meetings hold key to easing tensions
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President Zardari signs PIA assets ordinance
Ordinance aims to fulfil legal requirements for PIA assets transfer
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JI invites PTI workers to join ‘Badal Do Nizam’ movement
Hafiz Naeem slams governance, urges system change
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Rising medicine costs push patients to brink
Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures
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US moves to escort ships as Hormuz simmers
Trump says move aims to assist neutral countries whose ships have been caught in the conflict
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Oil up as US-Iran deal remains elusive
Brent crude futures were up $1.22, or 1.1%, to $109.39 a barrel at 0909 GMT after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Bulls take centre stage as KSE-100 up 3,000 points
Hopes of US–Iran peace pact, stable oil prices keep market in green territory
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City in US injures 10, more feared
No suspects were in custody following the shooting just after 9pm at a party at Arcadia Lake
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Iran reviewing US peace proposal, says foreign ministry spokesperson
Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
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Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted
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Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Rodent-borne virus strikes expedition ship off Cape Verde, leaving three dead and three ill aboard MV Hondius
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Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack
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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC
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King Charles grasped 'opportunity' on US trip, palace says
King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
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Detention of two flotilla activists extended
Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning
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Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric
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UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district
Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says US response to 14-point proposal received through Pakistan, under review
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
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ADB launches $70b plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects
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Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic Sea
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists
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Pope to meet US secretary of state at Vatican next week: report
First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump
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New Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in southern Lebanon
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli






















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