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US visa interviews will continue despite freeze
No immigrant visas will be issued while the pause remains in force
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Pakistan seeks clarity after US halts immigrant visa processing
Foreign Office says decision seen as internal review, denies strain in bilateral ties
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US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown
Trump is to meet on Thursday with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House
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Businessmen warn NEPRA losing autonomy
KCCI president states that the proposed amendments effectively strike at the foundation of regulatory independence
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PSX consolidation extends into 6th session
Volatile trading keeps KSE-100 under pressure; index falls 1,113 points
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Tariff cuts to be phased out over five years
NTC says anti-dumping duty on coated paper board imposed; industry seeks cautious tariff reforms
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Oil industry complains about delay in raising margins
Points out 50% increase in margins must come into force from mid-Dec 2025, as agreed by ECC
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Defence export boom sparks call for economic reset
Business leaders say Pakistan must leverage $13bn pipeline to rethink trade ties, build long-term competitiveness
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SBP allows exchange firms to use Raast
People getting remittances through exchange companies will receive funds directly into bank accounts, digital wallets
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Assets under mutual funds triple in three years
Equity share still far below 40-50% levels seen during past market cycles
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Gas supply raised to 746mmcfd on winter demand surge
Petroleum minister orders weekly monitoring, weighs diverting gas from industry to households
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SBP reserves inch up to $16b
Central bank holdings rise by $16m; gold down by Rs3,700/tola
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Govt seeks low interest on $2.5b debt
Requests loan rollover; World Bank says investment stays below targets
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Basima-Jacobabad rail project cost revised to $4.7b
Senate panel told land acquisition begins
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PM vows nationwide rollout of Asan Khidmat Markaz
Shehbaz sets performance benchmarks
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HEC chairman: PM rejects summary
Top slot remains vacant since July 2025
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Fresh weather system likely to bring rain, snow
Met says Westerly wave likely to approach upper parts of country from evening of January 16 until January 19
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LHC orders block on judges' smear content
'Social media must remove posts targeting judges'
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'Retaliatory' police action in Karachi against trade union leader condemned
Activists, labour leaders demand withdrawal of 'false terrorism case'
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Pet dog mauls pedestrian woman, college guard
Attack sparked outrage among locals, who identified dog's owner as a man named Sufiyan, a transport company owner
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Petrol pump construction on KU land nears completion
Administration says matter now pending before Sindh High Court
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Sindh’s parking fee ban fails on ground, court orders action
Directs police to register complaints of citizens against illegal parking fee collection
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'Illegal' houses, shops demolished for new road
The project, being executed under Works and Services Department, was inaugurated on Jan 7
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Rehearing in DHA water supply case
Petitioner says regular bench has already heard arguments
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Suspect arrested for theft at Hindu temple
Police carried out targeted operation, arrested suspect within 17 hours, recovered all items stolen from the temple
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K-P CM in Karachi again; visits deceased activist's home
Says PTI striving for supremacy of Constitution, rule of law
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Stray dog menace sparks fear after attacks on children
Situation has become particularly alarming for women, children with several minors injured over the past few days
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Six cops suspended over custodial death
The deceased, Imran, had been accused of kidnapping a girl
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Frost wreaks havoc on tomato crops in Punjab's Khushab
65% of the crop has been completely ruined, vegetable farms and orchards resemble graveyards
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Punjab to launch CCD unit for sex crimes
Police move to tackle delays as rape cases soar
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Teen's body exhumed, desecrated in Bahawalpur
Necrophilia suspect killed in encounter
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Free cancer, stroke, cardiac treatment schemes approved
Free diagnosis, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical, medical facilities would be provided to cancer patients
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PPP Rawalpindi reorganisation stalls
Leadership tussle deepens as senior figures push sons for key positions
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Qawwali Night moves hearts, inspires joy
Audience sways to soulful performance by celebrated Qawwali group
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Layout approval embroils RDA in fresh controversy
Citizen challenges approval of housing society linked to influential figure
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Pindi CTO allegedly tells traffic wardens to fine 15 motorcyclists daily
Traffic wardens claim the order effectively forces them to issue fines regardless of compliance
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JUI-F to hold key Mardan conference
Maulana Fazl to outline party's future strategy at April 12 moot
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PHC seeks replies on protest road closures
Court issues notices on petition seeking regulation of protests and long marches
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PHC defers stadium renaming plea
Orders transfer of plea challenging renaming of Arbab Niaz Stadium to another bench
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Oil slips after Trump says US will assist ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $108.11 a barrel after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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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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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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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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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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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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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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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











































































































