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Enraged mob clashes with police over distribution of free wheat flour
Protesters complain of waiting in long queues all day only to return home empty-handed and demand fair distribution
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Startup funding shows signs of revival in Q1-2023
Raised $23.1m in 1Q23, marking a big 55% surge from the previous quarter
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OGRA starts developing loss recovery mechanism
Oil marketing firms claim losses of billions owing to rupee’s slump
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72,869 Hajj apps received
Dar asks for applications to be collected by April 4
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Banks battle rising non-performing loans
NPLs have increased by almost 3% to Rs938.67 billion in the quarter ended December 31, 2022
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Stocks end flat in roller-coaster week
KSE-100 index inches up by 58 points, or 0.15%, and settles at 40,001
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US unveils stricter EV tax credit rules
Aims to reduce US dependence on China for EV battery supply chains starting April 18
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AIIB says it won’t become ‘disoriented’ by geopolitics
Plans to stick to its mandate as an apolitical multilateral lender
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India regulator probing Adani offshore deals
Investigation ongoing into possible violation of ‘related party’ transaction rules in the Adani Group’s dealings
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North Korea accuses Ukraine of having nuclear ambitions
Accusation comes after a public petition was filed, calling for Kyiv to host nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory
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Debt sustainability indicators worsen
Finance Ministry report reveals external public debt rose significantly in the past six months
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Video of unveiled Iranian women facing 'yoghurt attack' goes viral
Iranian President Raisi says hijab is law in Iran as unveiled women face 'yoghurt attack'
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CJP's ‘biased attitude’ has divided Supreme Court: Fazl
Some judges clearly want to give relief to Imran Khan, alleges PDM chief
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‘United’ PDM piles pressure on ‘divided’ SC
Calls impending Punjab election verdict ‘unacceptable’
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Police arrest 36 after clashes at religious procession in eastern India
Clashes began after a procession celebrating Ram Navami diverted from its route to an unauthorised area
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Bushra Bibi moves IHC against NAB probe into Toshakhana
Former first lady requests that NAB refrain from 'taking disciplinary action' until decision made on application
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Tremors kill three children in Balochistan
Five people, including three women, injured in mishap
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Social media platforms to be asked to ‘register’ in Pakistan
Ministers’ absence irks both govt, opposition senators
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Rice crop in surplus despite floods, NA told
Parliamentary secretary says production stands at 5.4MMT against 3.8MMT consumption
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PTI pledges peaceful conduct in elections
The party submitted a written assurance to the apex court
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Chief justice for a day
PHC’s Roohul Amin takes oath on Friday and retires the same day
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Covid-19 cases on the rise in K-P again
12 people tested positive for novel coronavirus during 24 hours
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Sikh trader shot dead in Peshawar
One CTD cop martyred, terrorist killed in Mardan
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Balochistan cabinet approves health card
Rs5 billion have been allocated for a three-year health card for all families
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Oil ticks up as US inflation cools
On course for weakest performance since Nov 2022
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China rolls over $2b loan to Pakistan
Announcement comes as nation struggles with external liquidity
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Rupee stabilises around current levels
Pakistani rupee inched down 0.05%, or Rs0.13, and closed at Rs283.79 against the US dollar
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Tax revenues short by Rs276b
May compel IMF to demand a cut in expenses or the imposition of new taxes
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New rules unveiled for sales tax on electricity
FBR will collect tax from DISCOs on actual amount received from consumers
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Honda Atlas extends shutdown
Says supply chain disruptions have forced company to extend shutdown until April 15
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Further extension in SSGC board’s term likely
Tenure of directors has already been extended a couple of times
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China calls US debt trap accusation 'irresponsible'
The United States should take practical actions to help developing countries, says Chinese FM spokesperson
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‘March 30 order dictated in my absence’
Justice Miankhail says there is need to first resolve controversy surrounding SC’s March 1 order
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Missing PTI activist Azhar Mashwani returns home after eight days
Mashwani, PTI chief Imran Khan's focal person on social media, had gone missing from Lahore last week
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NTDC, KE blamed for Jan blackout
Regulator releases inquiry report on power breakdown after two-month delay
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Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged
Reduces prices of kerosene oil, light diesel oil by Rs10 per litre
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LHC bars Punjab from handing over 45,000 acres to army
Court issued notices to respondents for May 9
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Sepoy martyred in Waziristan gunfight
ISPR says 29-year-old Sepoy Irshad Ullah was laid to rest with full military honour in Karak
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Sana urges CJP not to 'push country towards anarchy'
Interior minister terms situation a 'national tragedy', urges CJP to constitute full court to hear polls delay case
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12 killed in stampede at Zakat distribution point
Police arrest 7 employees of factory in Karachi; owner out of country to perform Umrah
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Like 1997, PML-N again ‘threatening’ CJP: Imran
PTI chief says those who are in power hell-bent on avoiding electoral defeat
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Application deadline for regular Hajj extended till April 2
Designated banks to remain open on Saturdays and Sundays to receive Hajj applications
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Imran's non-bailable warrant converted into bailable
PTI chief to appear in court on April 18
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Imran links 'crackdown' on PTI to 'unprecedented popularity'
Says life threat, party arrests and media clampdown all reflective of govt's fear of PTI sweeping polls
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Pakistan's absence from summit does not affect willingness to work together: US
Spokesperson says Pakistan is 'a sovereign state' and 'can make decisions for itself'
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Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession as Sweden kept waiting
Finland and Sweden had asked to join NATO last year in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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Trump becomes first ex-president to be criminally charged in US
Claims innocence, blaming Democrats of 'political persecution', 'election interference'
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Hindu trader wins Muslims hearts
Offers 50% off on fabrics in Ramazan; sale attracts hordes of customers
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Dam to supply potable water to Peshawar
CM assures full support for the project which is expected to cost Rs107 billion
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Post-rain situation in Balochistan reviewed
PDMA proactively provided timely updates and rescue services
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Two police personnel martyred as trailer rams into mobile van on Super Highway
Police say driver was taken into custody; he told investigators he fell asleep while driving, leading to the accident
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Two cops providing security to polio teams martyred in targeted attacks in Bajaur
CM Afridi condemns attacks, instructs IG to submit detailed report
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Linking KSA troop deployments to regional tensions a 'distorted narrative': security sources
'Such engagements shouldn't be mischaracterised as offensive or linked to speculative regional scenarios'
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Tarar criticises K-P cabinet expansion, says corruption and mismanagement at peak in province
Alleges lavish expenses being incurred, public money being spent on politics
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Karachi court extends drug queenpin Pinky’s physical remand by four days
Accused alleges IO slapped her, claims she is pressured to name certain individuals like Raja Pervaiz, Muneeb Butt
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Govt lifts early closing rules, lets shops stay open longer until May 31
Under latest directive, all shops, markets and shopping malls will be allowed to operate on all days of week
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Dar, Qatari minister discuss evolving regional situation, stress dialogue amid US-Iran tensions
DPM also meets Saudi ambassador as Qatar, Riyadh appreciate Pakistan's role in promoting peace
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Pakistan condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant, calls it 'grave violation' of international law
Says such reckless actions carry potentially catastrophic, irreversible consequences for human life
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Three killed in Wana blast, including tribal chief, in targeted attack in K-P
Blast occurred near gate of Khanzada Market while Malik Tariq Khan’s vehicle was passing through the area, DPO states
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Sindh Rangers, CTD arrest most-wanted SRA terrorist Abdul Jabbar Sarki
He was arrested at a Rangers check post near Raees Goth on Hub River Road while travelling from Quetta to Karachi
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PML-Q fields 11 G-B candidates
Salik Hussain-led parliamentary board finalises names
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Doorstep passport delivery, AI chatbot in pipeline
Initiatives part of a broader effort to modernise service delivery and reduce reliance on physical counters
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Motorways ban animal transport vehicles
NHMP restricts entry ahead of Eid
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Shehbaz hails Pakistan's role in US-Iran talks
Says that he is 'hopeful' of a second round of direct talks between the US and Iran, leading to lasting peace
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Another constitutional package?
Renewed debate centres on persistent fiscal imbalance between federation and provinces
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Import push C/A back into deficit
SBP data shows trade shortfall hits $324m in April, widening gap to 47% MoM
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Rs6-per-unit tariff shock averted
Power Division says timely LNG imports rescue consumers; thin tariff cut likely
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S&P cites macro stress risk from ME war
Projects Pakistan's real GDP growth at 3.2% in fiscal year 2027
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Provinces urged to raise Rs400b in taxes
Sindh assigned Rs200b provincial target; Punjab, K-P, Balochistan to contribute rest
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Tech exports rise 33% to $423m
Cumulative 10?month IT receipts reach $3.81b as sector eyes $10b annual target
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Gas price hike plea given thumbs down
Industrial sector asks OGRA to reject SSGC's revenue requirement petition
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PSX plunges 3,791 points over oil worries
Trading reflects risk-off sentiment; pressure builds on banking, energy sectors
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Rwanda offers gateway to East Africa
Envoy invites Pakistani investors to business forum in Sept 2026
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PSX tumbles 3,791 points over oil shock, Iran tensions
Index drops 2.29% amid global risk-off sentiment, with heavy pressure across banking, energy and industrial sectors
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Four invisible barriers to foreign investment
Poor systems, damaging narratives are hurting Pakistan's image among foreign investors
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Budget: need for simplified taxation
Fragmented taxation structure functions like internal customs barriers
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'Middle East premium': IMF relief and SBP tightening
Pakistan's economic trajectory being shaped by complex interplay of external shocks, internal policy responses
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Tax design, not rates, is Pakistan's real problem
Third Schedule offers smarter collection but is no substitute for deeper reform
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Israel built 2 secret military bases in Iraq for operations against Iran: report
Secret sites were used for air support, refuelling and medical services, according to New York Times investigation
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South Korea shifts focus to ‘peaceful coexistence' with North Korea instead of 'confrontation'
Unification Ministry white paper marks departure from Yoon-era pressure tactics, eyes trust-building with Pyongyang
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UN special rapporteur urges Mediterranean states to protect Global Sumud Flotilla
Unidentified naval vessels, speedboats, drones detected near Gaza-bound flotilla in Mediterranean
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Iran will turn Gulf of Oman into ‘graveyard’ for ships if US doesn’t end blockade: military adviser
‘A naval blockade is an act of war, responding to it is our right,’ says Major General Mohsen Rezaei
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Israel kills 5 as Hezbollah condemns talks
Army issues evacuation warning to four villages
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EU's foreign policy chief warns US, China, Russia seek to weaken united Europe
Kaja Kallas says some powers seek to weaken EU, but unity makes Europe stronger together
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Nuclear weapons 'cornerstone' of Russia's national security: Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov says that nuclear power cannot be threatened as it is the basis of nuclear deterrence
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PSG beaten by Paris FC in Ligue 1
The Ligue 1 champions suffered a 2-1 defeat in their last game
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West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation
They suffered a 3-1 defeat against Newcastle in a must-win game
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Inter finally win at new stadium
Messi scored in a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers
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Griezmann apologetic on farewell
The 35-year-old is joining MLS side Orlando City
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Fernandes 'proud' to match assists record
He is just the third player to provide 20 assists in EPL season
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Sinner extends Masters streak
World number one Sinner beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4
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Rahim’s ton puts BD in command
Pakistan need to chase daunting 437-run target to level the series
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Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media
They will play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States
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Sevilla safe despite Real defeat
Vinicius Junior earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Sevilla
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Pakistan squash stars set for Asian Junior Championships
The championship is regarded as one of Asia’s premier junior squash events
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Pakistan to host Billie Jean King Cup
The tournament is scheduled to run from October 19 to 25
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Mohsin Nawaz becomes first shooting athlete to receive Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
He currently holds 10 international individual medals in F-Class long-range shooting
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Bangladesh dominate second Test
Taijul Islam and Nahid Rana take three wickets each
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Gujarat miss out on top spot
KKR post 247 and beat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs
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O'Neill summons Celtic's champion spirit
Celtic beat Hearts 3-1 on the final day of the campaign











































































































