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Rupee recovers 4.5% to Rs273 against US dollar
Pakistani currency gained value after the SBP announced an increase in foreign exchange reserves
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SC directs ECP to submit progress report on voting right for expats
Justice Akhtar questions 'if the Parliament is amending the law, why should the court interfere?'
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New audio leak adds to controversy surrounding top judges
PTI leader Fawad distances himself from 'fake' audio, denies having met LHC CJ
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US to help build K-P police capacity
US assures 'full cooperation' to meet K-P police capacity building requirements
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Children learn disaster safety skills
CDPM trains 650 children on disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and climate change mitigation
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Growers block highways to protest power cuts
GAC leader says unannounced, prolonged load-shedding had severely damaged the standing crops and fruit orchards
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Thousands march for peace in Lakki Marwat
Ask govt to shun policy of appeasement and establish its writ
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Baloch embrace diversity on culture day
Governor says brotherhood, tolerance, and philanthropy are strong common values of Baloch culture
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In austerity drive, cabinet may be trimmed
Ministers propose 50% cut in cabinet size under structural reforms
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Ship carrying 50,000MT Russian wheat reaches Gwadar
Pakistan to import 450,000MT of wheat from Russia, expected to reach via sea on 9 ships
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Three held for ‘role’ in Libya boat tragedy
Seven Pakistanis had drowned near Benghazi city
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PML-N calls Imran ‘architect of ruin’
Maryam, Iqbal, Dar claim they are fixing damage caused by him
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PFMA halts production in 92 Karachi flour mills
Demands the de-sealing of raided mills, fixed wheat quota
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SBP’s forex reserves rise to $3.8b
Central bank attributes increase to $700m Chinese loan disbursement
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Sui companies seek price hike of up to Rs730/mmbtu
If approved, Rs356 billion will be collected from consumers from July 1, 2023
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Approval sought for Rs3.39 power surcharge
Will enable govt to pay off Rs120b in interest on PHL loans
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‘Declining to open LCs strictly against GSP+’
German envoy warns of shadow over relations
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Ex-minister for raising savings, investment
Insists Pakistan should follow Chinese SME development model
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Stocks rebound on renewed IMF deal hopes
KSE-100 index gains 258.11 points and settles at 40,670.88
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Rupee goes into free fall
Hits all-time low at Rs285.09 in inter-bank, matching black-market rate
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Exporters decry end to subsidy
Fear withdrawal will impact their competitiveness, earnings, sustainability
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SBP jacks up key rate as rupee nosedives
Key policy rate up by 300bps to 20% as Pakistan clambers to meet IMF conditions
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IHC orders LG polls in Islamabad within 120 days
Cour blocks increase in UCs ahead of local body elections
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Six terrorists killed in Afghanistan IED blast
Fifteen terrorists were injured in the attack on the TTP
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Imran slams govt over rupee freefall
Says local currency lost 62% value in just 11 months
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Israeli minister's call to 'erase' Palestinian village an incitement to violence, US says
Says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must publicly disavow it
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Bilawal gives PPP one week for electoral preparations
Maryam continues with countrywide party conventions
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PM assures MQM-P of addressing census concerns
Shehbaz orders extending enumeration from three to 10 days
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Sukkur court summons Maryam Nawaz in contempt case
Petition filed by PTI Sukkur District President over her “scandalous remarks” against judges of the SC
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Inflation hits half-century peak at 31.5%
Pakistan becomes 17th most expensive country in world
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Trade gap shrinks to $21.3 billion in Jul-Feb
PBS says gap between imports-exports was recorded at $21.3b, down by $10.6b
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KE aims to make 95% of Karachi outages-free
Plans to make Rs484b investment in T&D network in next seven years
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Green development pivotal to CPEC projects
Chinese companies in Pakistan have been following international standards on safety and environmental protection
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Rupee dives 1.73% to Rs266.11
Depreciated to Rs285/$ in Pakistan’s black market, Rs295/$ in Afghanistan
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High tractor cost adds to farmers’ woes
Tractor prices surge in range of 35-45% year-on-year
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‘Duties on construction material must be revoked’
ABAD leadership says if govt doesn’t help, builders will move investments to other countries
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Rs3.23 debt surcharge slapped
Power consumers will pay Rs335b in FY24 to cope with circular debt pile-up
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KMU to teach Islamic Studies course
Syllabus designed to instil basic principles of human ethics within the medical community
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Khetran sent on 10-day judicial remand
Balochistan minister had been arrested in connection with the killing of two men and a teenage girl in Barkhan
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CM opens digital headcount in K-P
Census will be completed in two phases with numbers first being allotted to houses
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Journalists get climate change training
Focus of UNDP-sponsored event was on ethical reporting on climate-induced disasters
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Imran to hit campaign trail from Saturday
PTI chief puts ‘Jail Bharo Thereek’ on hold after SC ruling
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PM orders establishing passport counters at NADRA centres
The step would not only facilitate the applicants but also reduce the burden on national kitty, says PM Shehbaz
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Bride, groom stage protest against inflation at Nawabshah wedding
Newly-wed couple chants slogans along with baraatis while going home after tying the knot
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Pakistan inflation jumps 31.5%, highest in nearly 50 years
Food, beverage and transportation prices surged more than 45%, says PBS
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PTI suspends 'Jail Bharo' movement
Imran hails SC judgment on Punjab, K-P polls
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Elections delay plea ‘rejected’ by 4-3: minister
Azam says it was ‘seven-member’ SC bench as Justices Ahsan and Naqvi voluntarily recused themselves from case
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Rupee slides to 265.83 in interbank market over IMF concerns
IMF expresses concern regarding govt control over rupee's value in interbank market
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India ranked worst country in internet freedoms
Leads Access Now's list as world's worst country in cutting internet access for 5th year in a row
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SC settles poll controversy
In 3-2 split verdict, apex court orders president, K-P governor to set date for provincial assemblies’ elections
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PM Shehbaz, MBS hail US-Iran deal, urge vigilance against attempts to derail peace talks
PM expresses satisfaction over 'excellent state of bilateral relations' between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
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Balochistan govt to send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor to US for special treatment
Says preparations for her further treatment in US have now been finalised
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Opposition slams Punjab Rs5.9tr budget, calls it political branding over welfare
Opposition leader says provincial govt has failed to deliver tangible relief despite spending 'billions of rupees'
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NA lauds Pakistan’s mediation in US-Iran peace agreement
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan, Iran to enter new era of prosperity, credits Field Marshal Asim Munir for global peace deal
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PPP, IPP hold consultations on G-B govt formation
Leaders reaffirm commitment to playing a positive role in promoting political stability, advancing public welfare
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Govt slashes petrol price by Rs74, diesel by Rs67 per litre
PM Shehbaz says govt has fulfilled its promise to the nation, thanks public for support in hard times
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LHC disposes of plea seeking judicial probe into killing of Pakistani-Australian girl
Directs FIA director general to decide pending application seeking investigation in accordance with the law
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Govt moves to fully digitise passport issuance system
Preparatory work for home delivery of passports in Pakistan, abroad completed, service will be launched soon
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Indian Sikh pilgrims laud Pakistan’s hospitality, seek reopening of Kartarpur Corridor
Guru Arjan Dev Ji's 420th martyrdom anniversary was jointly observed by Pakistani, Indian Sikh pilgrims after 14 years
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Info ministry rejects Afghan Taliban-linked claims of cross-border drone strikes
Statement calls out Taliban for attempting to divert attention from militant activity originating from Afghanistan
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Dar writes to UNSC seeking action over India's attempts to alter river flows
Letter warns Chenab projects aim to divert water, threaten Pakistan's water, food, economic security
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US-Iran deal shifts to crucial next phase
Technical talks set to begin in Switzerland
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Massoud's inclusion in EU talks angers Taliban
Europe pushes ahead with Afghan migrant return plans
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Pakistan's climate fight faces funding cuts
Rs2.478b for next fiscal termed peanuts
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8.6 million children trapped in labour
NCHR report urges urgent policy action as over 6.6m engaged in hazardous work
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PSX sheds nearly 2,500 points on profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes at 178,922 points as investors opt to book profits following a strong rally in previous sessions
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Gold drops below Rs440,000 per tola after steep global sell-off
Price of silver per tola falls by Rs413 in Pakistani market
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Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact
Brent crude futures fall 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel
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'Uncertain monsoon threatens agriculture'
PIDE dialogue calls for proactive climate risk management
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PSX surges 887 points as oil slides
KSE-100 crosses 181,400 as US-Iran peace hopes fuel bull run
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Industry urges targeted policy over tariff model
Experts warn 15% compression without energy, credit, logistics reforms may backfire
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Rs419b uplift projects recommended to ECNEC
CDWP approves Rs16.9b schemes, power sector modernisation, urban land systems among key initiatives
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Govt eyes deeper agri ties with Germany
Minister says agriculture contributes nearly 25% to Pakistan's GDP, but low crop yields remain a major challenge
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Pakistan, Iran fast-track border SEZ
Both sides renew $10b trade target as US sanctions expected to ease
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Forex reserves rise to $22.7b
Rupee steady at 278.27 while gold drops Rs2,300/tola on hawkish Fed signals, ceasefire
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Foreign firms take home $2b in profits
Repatriation rises 8.66% to $2.0007b as UK, China top list; power sector leads outflows
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NA body defers PIA tax exemption
Committee gives govt option to either withdraw concessions or extend to all airlines
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PSX hits fresh recent highs with 887-point
Benchmark climbs to 181,398 on geopolitical easing, on oil relief
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Gold, silver prices decline in Pakistan as global rates fall
Price of gold per tola falls by Rs2,300 to Rs452,936 in local market
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US intelligence warns Israel could undermine Iran peace deal: report
Assessment says Netanyahu may continue Lebanon attacks despite terms of this week's agreement
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At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
Deaths could not be confirmed as families in Congo's Kigonze camp refused Ebola testing
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EU urges Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity
Earlier, EU foreign policy chief urged the bloc to ban goods and services originating from Israeli settlements
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Iran parliament, IRGC, army back leadership's conditions in US deal, warn against violations
Iran's chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US talks bound by Tehran's 'red lines'
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FM Dar, Iran's Araghchi express 'serious concerns' over ceasefire violations by Israel in Lebanon
Two ministers underscore the importance of continued engagement, agree to remain in close contact
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Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says he is cancelling planned visit to the United States next week
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‘Godzilla’ El Nino: scientific warning or media hype?
WMO says 80% chance El Nino develops by August, while US forecasters see 63% chance of 'very strong' event
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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting Friday, US official says
Lebanese health ministry says 31 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers
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Fact check: UK did not warn Israel it would push global action over future Iran strikes
False social media posts claimed the UK warned Israel against further strikes on Iran, but no such warning was issued
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‘No one can tell us what to do,’ Israeli defence minister says amid US criticism
Israel never asked US to fight alongside Tel Aviv, and 'will not move from the security zones,' Katz says
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US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users
Trump administration defends law, softens position mid-case on banning marijuana users from owning guns
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How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
Trump insists his deal with Iran is superior to Obama's, while critics say he has gotten much less, given up much more
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Telegram loses bid to overturn India's temporary blocking of the app
Govt cites features such as easy recreation of blocked channels, easy concealment of contact info as reasons for ban
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Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints
Two water samples from farms have been submitted by health officials to a state government laboratory for testing
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Andy Burnham's election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer
Burnham indicates he wanted to counter the rise of polarising, populist politics
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
Iran wants to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to United States two days before their next match
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Wallaby Slipper set for shock comeback
The 37-year-old eyeing a fifth Rugby World Cup
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Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passes away at 88
Ahmed, who covered hundreds of Tests and ODIs, dies in Karachi as cricket world mourns his passing
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Injured Neymar not travelling with Brazil squad for Haiti match
The 34-year-old was seen doing drills with the squad
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Mandhana stars as India rout of Netherlands
Mandhana and Verma put on 115 for the first wicket
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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn World Cup point
Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal
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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
They drew 1-1 against Morocco in the opener
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Blundell, Phillips lead NZ recovery
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England
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Sana's heroics in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan
They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston
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No.1 Scheffler chases US Open win
A field of 156 players tees off Thursday at the 7,440-yard Long Island layout
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Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout
The Mexican side eased past South Africa in the opening fixture
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Kane stars as England beat Croatia
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scored in 4-2 victory
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Sana's heroics in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan
They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston
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Blundell, Phillips lead New Zealand recovery
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England
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NZ on brink of Women's T20 World Cup exit
The White Ferns suffered a surprise defeat against Sri Lanka











































































































