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ICT exports to help in redemption from crisis
It is essential govt encourages investment by facilitating ICT entrepreneurs
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Pakistan’s oily disposition
It’s real reason of potential default as govt needs dollars for oil imports
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Russia Security Council presidency a 'slap in the face': Ukraine FM
Kyiv urges UNSC members to ‘thwart any Russian attempts to abuse its presidency’
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Marriyum denies polls news attributed to PM
Minister urges the media to refrain from publishing false and anti-public news
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Imran to be invited to Constitution’s golden jubilee celebrations
NA speaker to invite the PTI chief as party head
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New York Times says it won't pay for Twitter verified check mark
According to new policy, organisations will have to shell out $1,000 a month to obtain gold check marks
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India successfully conducts landing experiment of reusable launch vehicle
The RLV took off through a Chinook helicopter as ‘an underslung load and flew to a height of 4.5 kilometres’
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Barcode turns 50 but its days might be numbered
The trademark beep as a product is scanned is heard about six billion times per day across the world
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PTI to contact 'like-minded' political parties to stand with Constitution
Imran says entire nation must be brought together to stop the attack on the judiciary
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FO flatly denies ‘Israel trade rumours’
Says there is no change in country's policy towards Jewish state
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Despite Trump ire, prosecuting ex-leaders is common in democracies
France, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Romania and Croatia are among countries that have convicted a former top leader
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Three British men being held in Afghanistan: UK non-profit group
UK authorities 'working hard' to secure consular contact with detained British nationals
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Death toll tops 20 as storm takes aim at eastern US
The twisters sheared roofs and walls from many buildings, flipped over vehicles and downed trees and power lines
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Indian court acquits 26 accused of rape, murder in 2002 Gujarat riots
Of the total 39 accused, 23 had died while the case was pending and trial against them was abated
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PTI reaches out to JI to ‘save judiciary’
Both parties agreed on decreasing the communication gap between them
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Pakistan slams desecration of Quran at Geneva moot
Ambassador says absence of preventive legal deterrence encourages incitement to hatred, violence
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POL relief denied to appease IMF
Rs5 PDL hike aims at fulfilling another foreign lender’s condition
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LEAs safely recover three kidnapped persons
The three kidnappers were arrested during the operation conducted on a tip off on the Pak-Iran Highway
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Pak-Afghan liaison committee discusses hurdles in trade
Issues causing impediments in smooth sailing of bilateral trade and promotion of commercial activities in the region
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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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Pakistan reaffirms support for electric vehicle manufacturing, localisation plans
Plans to develop charging infrastructure and train Pakistani engineers and technicians
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PML-N finalises 90% AJK election tickets
Sources say tickets for six seats have been kept pending
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Canada lauds Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran understanding
Reaffirms their commitment to expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest
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NEPRA moved to raise tariff under FCA
CPPA seeks Rs0.82 per unit hike; regulator to hear petition on 30th
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Senate panel finalises Finance Bill review
Committee examine proposed amendments to key statutes, including Customs Act, Sales Tax Act, Income Tax Ordinance
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FCC defines women's inheritance rights
Sisters sought court recognition of shares from parents' estate in dispute with brothers
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PPP begins outreach to form G-B govt
Contacts made with MWM as polls body finalises results
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Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials are expected to arrive later in the day
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Verbal slugfest breaks out in NA budget debate
PML-N, PTI lawmakers exchange insults; chair expunges remarks
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Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing
Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing
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What's in the MOU
What's in the MOU
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Rs3.562tr Sindh budget focuses on development
7% increase in salaries and pensions proposed Rs720b earmarked for uplift schemes Exemption threshold for agr
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Balochistan prioritises relief
Unveils Rs1,089b budget Achieves Rs45.56b fiscal surplus Rs90b earmarked for healthcare Education sees 15%
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Nawaz seeks end to AJK sit-ins, urges talk
PML-N supremo stresses national unity, brotherhood
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Oil falls to 3-1/2-month low after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal
Brent crude futures are down $2.14, or 2.69%, at $77.41 a barrel
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Oil rises 1% on US-Iran deal doubts
Trump says that MoU with Iran not final, and that he could resume a bombing campaign if Iran did not 'behave'
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Footwear sector opposes Third Schedule inclusion
Says budget move will discourage documentation, put pressure on labour-intensive sector
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PSX ends nearly flat after record rally
KSE-100 index adds 118 points in volatile session as investors seek clarity
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DISCOs introduce simplified electricity bills
Energy ministry calls it step towards consumer-centric reforms
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Sindh's green push continues despite cuts
Solar, waste-to-energy projects power FY27 agenda
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IT exports hit record at $4.18b
Growth attributed to Pakistan's youth; 99% of skilled workforce in IT consists of young people
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Sindh eyes Rs450b in sales tax
Bets on services tax to drive Rs690b provincial revenue in fiscal 2026-27
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Oil, gas production falls short of target in FY26
Local coal beats expectations with output of 21.15 million tonnes
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New model to shield taxpayers from harassment
Faceless system to be launched in Oct to create blind between taxpayers and taxmen
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Current account surplus shrinks
Trade deficit widens as economic recovery lifts imports
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PSX ends flat after record rally
KSE-100 adds 118 points in a volatile session as investors seek clarity on all fronts
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Tech exports hit record $4.2b as current account returns to surplus
Adviser to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad says country posts a $459m current account surplus in May
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ECC overrules objections to EVTL lease extension
Investment minister's protest rejected; inquiry ordered into lack of competitive bidding
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Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz
Brent crude futures dip 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $78.80 a barrel
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques
Incident comes during period of increased attacks against Palestinians
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command
Removes ‘Indo’ from title, says decision reflects command’s long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques: Palestinian officials
Israel's military confirms the arson and graffiti on the mosques
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Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
Defends US-Iran deal, says he does not want an economic catastrophe triggered by continued Middle East war
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Clinton says Netanyahu is 'obsessed' with Iran, Saudi normalisation
Says issue of attacking Iran was a recurring topic
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command name after removing 'Indo' from title
says decision reflects command's long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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China offers humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon as warring sides move to end war
Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support
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Exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali Jinnah opens in Istanbul
'The Founding Memory of a Nation' exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Jinnah's birth
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'Turkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis is worrying,' says Israeli cabinet minister
'We are witnessing the rise of a new axis,' says Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli amid Netanyahu criticism
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Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal
Domestic critics say Netanyahu focused security away from the Gaza border and disregarded Hamas as a real threat
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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US Open practice begins in Shinnecock
Scottie Scheffler is seeking a career Grand Slam
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Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
He agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club
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England ready to take final step: Saka
They reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar
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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Both teams settled with a 1-1 draw
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener
Goals from Rezaeian and Mohebbi secured a point for Iran
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Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief
The NBA title was secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday
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Serena to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
She will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022
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Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
The former Liverpool coach was critical of Nagelsmann'sstarting line-up
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Iran head coach says team was ordered to leave US just after World Cup opener
Iranian national team head coach says his team is 'most repressed team in the whole World Cup'
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World Cup teams blast UEFA chief
A group of 13 World Cup teams complained about uninteresting matches
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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Ghana coach enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row
Queiroz is hailed in his native Portugal as a trendsetter
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Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal
Coach says team hopes to bring joy to Iranians everywhere
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Blood sport at the White House
Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to take the lightweight championship










































































































