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Rupee rises to two and a half month high at Rs281.26/$
Fresh surge in currency is attributed to reports of exporters advancing selling greenback on future
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BankIslami calls for more Islamic banking
CEO says Islamic KIBOR can be introduced after Islamic banking reaches 40%
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Markets confident about approval of IMF tranche
Cite PSX emerging as best-performing market in second half of 2023 as evidence
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EU envoy urges businesses to capitalise on new GSP+
Warns that upcoming EU elections may change properties of current programme
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Fund established for investment in IT projects
Govt plans to earmark up to Rs2b for startup fund every year
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PM ensures undisturbed power for Karachi
Need to formulate policies that consider purchasing power of electricity consumers, their welfare
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PC okays 51% PIA stake sale
Cleanses its balance sheet by transferring most of Rs825b to holding company
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Shooting triumph
Kishmala’s qualification as first female shooter is beacon of hope for aspiring female athletes across country
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Unopposed election
Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina has won her fifth term in power in election marred by allegations of pre-poll rigging
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Security scare
Pakistan’s unaddressed concerns with Afghanistan matter a lot in stemming terror activities
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Need to ease travel between India and Pakistan
It is ironic that Indian consulate in Karachi was closed in 1994 on ‘security’ pretext
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How important are the elections?
Pakistan will draw immense strength if its elections are free of interference from outside, inside forces
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US-China dynamics in Taiwan’s elections
Elections may also trigger conflict with China or steer Taiwan toward becoming part of its neighbour
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Hearing of appeals concludes today
ECP says withdrawal of nomination papers scheduled for Jan 12, allocation of election symbols on Jan 13
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SC to hear PTI pleas for ‘bat’ symbol today
PHC adjourns hearing of same case till 9am on Wednesday
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PM vows befitting response in case of 2019-like aggression from India
Discusses elections, security, and economic reforms, emphasising anti-terrorism commitment
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Imran’s essay not AI-generated, clarifies PTI
Dismisses media reports about the Economist essay penned by ex-PM
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Non-politicians step into K-P’s electoral field
Social media stars, members of intersex community have filed their nomination papers for upcoming general election
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Farmers counting on rains amid water concerns
Drought hits crops as farmers await January rains; water reservoirs show alarming depletion
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Three killed in explosion in Afghanistan capital
Local official says four others injured; no group has claimed responsibility for Kabul attack
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Pakistan hosts trade conference in Cairo to strengthen ties with Egypt
The first-ever event with over 100 Pakistani companies commenced from Tuesday
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Three killed, 17 injured as bus plunges into lake in Bahawalpur
Rescue officials say the deceased include two males and a female
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2023 was world's hottest year on record, EU scientists confirm
0.17°C hotter than the previous hottest year, highest CO2 levels on record; urgent calls for emission reduction
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Two more cops on polio duty martyred in Bannu
Of three attackers, one killed, second taken into custody in injured condition, third escaped
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Blinken carries Arab message to Israel: keep hope of Palestinian state alive
Gaza health system collapsing as hospitals at risk of closure amid rising casualties and deepening humanitarian crisis
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NAB closes investigation into Sharif trust case
Nawaz, his family members were accused of committing corruption in name of trust
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$600m commercial loan linked to IPP debt
Chinese officials say working to accomplish the task promptly, no condition attached
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South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat
New law bans breeding, butchering, distributing and selling of dogs for meat
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China for building ‘even closer Sino-Pak community’
Envoy says they stand ready to join hands with Pakistan to safeguard international fairness, justice
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Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest prime minister as Macron seeks reset
French President Macron appoints Education Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, as prime minister, signaling political refresh
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Pak, KSA, Turkiye discuss cooperation in defence tech
ISPR says countries reiterate strategic intent to increase scope of trilateral cooperation
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Tribunals reject Fawad, Murad's nomination papers appeal
Advocate Faisal Chaudhry says decision on Fawad's appeal to be challenged in higher court
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Court orders to freeze accounts, assets of Shahzad Akbar, Zulfi Bukhari
Court directs authorities to seize vehicles registered in the names of accused
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Tribunal accepts Marwat`s nomination papers from NA-32
No disagreement with Atif Khan, claims PTI leader
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Humanitarian technology moot kicks off
Technology has an important role in land levelling, cultivation, weather, water systems, cattle breeding, marketing
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Heavy traffic banned in Hyd from 6am to 11pm
DC issues orders days after truck ran over people standing by roadside, killing one, injuring four
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Three die in highway pile-up
It took rescuers around an hour to reach spot of accident retrieve the dead, injured
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480 graduate from SMBBMU Larkana
Affiliated colleges were conferred their academic degrees at fifth annual convocation of varsity in Larkana
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SALU VC sent on forced leave
Indecent video on social media prompts CM to take action, order probe
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Cold gusts from northwest heading towards Karachi
Lowest temperature in Sindh was recorded at 5 degree Celsius in Mohenjo Darro
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Top US diplomat to meet Israeli PM as fears of escalation rise
Palestinian death toll at 23,084; Israel continues to face stiff resistance
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Businessmen getting extortion demands
Tree traders killed in a month after refusing forced payments
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Paralysed youth’s family protests against police brutality
DIG forms inquiry committee to probe dubious encounter
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Man accuses cops of crippling son in fake encounter
Says video on social media shows cop in plainclothes placing weapon near second-year college student
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ECP takes notice of PPP candidate’s threatening speech
Hanguro told workers, voters in meeting to make PPP candidate successful, otherwise they will be held accountable
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Anti-polio drive launched in Sindh
Interim health minister says polio virus linked to Afghanistan
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SC to resume Bhutto reference after polls
CJP Isa stresses need to 'rectify history'; promises top court will set a better example
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The blatant case of political expediency
PML-N jubilant, PTI feels aggrieved over SC verdict
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Apex court’s belated course correction
SC rolls back ‘anti-politician’ jurisprudence by overruling its earlier judgement
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US says Bangladesh elections were not free and fair
Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycott vote and turnout is low
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay




















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