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SBP’s forex reserves plummet to $3.08b
Central bank attributes decrease to external debt repayments
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Smuggling not responsible for dollar hike
FBR says the currency is being hoarded by people in hopes of getting better returns
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PTA expenses skyrocket by 239% in four years
Expenditures increased from Rs1 billion in 2018 to over Rs3.5 billion in 2022
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Textile exports fall for fourth month in a row
Overseas shipments drop by 12.4% to $1.36 billion in January
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Exports, remittances to stay lower
Inflows may remain $13.8b less than target; trade deficit narrows to $19.6b
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Committee takes notice of 385 gas theft cases
Demands details of companies involved, pushes for urgent action
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Trust offers to raise $2 billion from overseas Pakistanis
Money to be raised as interest-free debt for a five-year term
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Political polarisation takes its toll on superior courts
Lawyers urge judiciary to uphold parliamentary supremacy by refraining from political adjudication
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WATCH: Karachi woman slaps traffic police officer for ‘stopping her car’
In a viral video, the woman can be seen pushing the DSP and trying to snatch baton
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Islamabad asks Kabul for ‘concrete actions’ against TTP
Pakistan expects sincere cooperation from Afghan govt to address the challenge of terrorism, says FO spokesperson
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PTI chief urges president to rein in agencies
Resolution draws Alvi’s attention to ‘brazen acts’ of abduction and ‘sham FIRs’ against PTI members
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43 PTI MNAs challenge acceptance of resignations
Petitioners request LHC to set aside ECP notification de-notifying them from NA seats
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Nawaz’s former principal secretary acquitted in assets case
Lahore accountability court accepts pleas of Fawad Hassan Fawad and others against NAB reference
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Imran Khan biggest liar in the world: Memon
Provincial minister says allegations against Zardari 'false and fabricated'
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Dar greenlights plan to raise $2bn from overseas Pakistanis
SWIT volunteers to raise $2m interest-free loan to help sail country out of financial crisis
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PM Shehbaz inaugurates K-3 nuclear power plant in Karachi
Projects aims to augment power production by 2,200 megawatts
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Larger bench to hear Tyrian White plea
IHC to resume disqualification plea against PTI chief on February 9
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Philippines grants US greater access to bases amid China concerns
Washington would be given access to four more locations under an Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement
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Tea stuck at port, shortage looms
Pakistanis said to sip away around 250m kilograms of imported tea annually
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PTI decries ‘fabricated’ cases against local leaders
Protests against Orangi Town police for arresting its leaders in such cases
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Senior journalist Imran Riaz Khan 'arrested by FIA'
Lawyer says anchorperson taken into custody by agency’s Lahore office
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PM allows 150% executive allowance for aggrieved officers
Annual impact of ending unequal funds distribution closes in at Rs1.3b
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NA seeks new approach to tackle militancy
Question absence of PM and COAS from House
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Afghan conundrum baffles policymakers
Officials say Islamabad keen to sort out issues through diplomatic and relevant channels
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Xi condemns mosque blast in call to Alvi
China vows to continue extending support against terrorism
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Court sends Sheikh Rashid on two-day physical remand
AML chief arrested for levelling allegations against Asif Zardari
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Charter of economy crucial for stability: PBF
Blames politically motivated policies for persistent socioeconomic problems
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Wikipedia blocked for 48hrs
PTA says the site failed to remove objectionable content
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POL demand surges by 8% due to hoarding
Reaches 1.44 million tonne this January, despite 20% decline compared to Jan 2022
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Govt considers reviving Pakistan-Russia gas pipeline project
Contemplates shifting its ‘starting point’ from Karachi to Gwadar
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Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio in a danger zone of 70%
Country moves toward deal-or-default endgame as IMF bargains conditions
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‘Economic growth to contract by 0.3%’
US-based global research house says ‘rupee devaluation has not ended yet’
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Childhood friends separated by death
Fatally wounded cop was concerned about his ailing mother and her medicine
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Gwadar to become smart city
It will emerge as the most important port in the region, says chief secretary
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Security heightened at K-P govt offices
Chief Secretary also directs strict check on flour prices
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Another cop gunned down in Waziristan
The attackers, as usual, manage to escape after committing the crime
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Police personnel, families protest against Peshawar mosque horror
Protesters demanded inquiry to unmask the perpetrators behind the attack
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Twitter storm after 'boys will be boys' makes it to CSS exam
Bizarre CSS English essay question stirs debate amongst netizens
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Inflation rises to 48-year high as IMF visits
Statistics bureau records inflation at 27.55%, highest since May 1975
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Analysis: Pakistan moves toward deal-or-default endgame
Country in need of massive support as economy spirals out of control
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Moonis claims family's Gujrat home raided by police
PML-Q leader questions presence of '2 black Vigos' alongside 25 police vehicles during late-night raid
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MPs criticise ‘flawed’ anti-terror strategy
Lawmakers from both houses condemn Peshawar mosque attack
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Governance failure: Inflation-battered populace turning towards free meal centres
Queues outside langars have grown exponentially as country’s economic downslide continues
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IMF seeks political consensus for revival of $6.5b bailout
Expresses concerns opp may create hurdle in implementation of tough economic decisions
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Youth employment policy on the cards
As many as 2m jobs to be announced under NYEP
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Lawmakers for devising counterterrorism policy
Urge govt to facilitate police, law enforcement agencies
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US envoy, Pakistan officials discuss Afghan Taliban ban on women
West says he discussed ‘dangerous impact of Taliban edicts on millions of Afghans’ access to vital aid and education’
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Zardari proposes Rs35,000 minimum wage for labourers
Official decision should be made to help the workers cope with rising cost of living, says PPP leader
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Indus Motor 'unable to continue production activities'
Company says it is shutting down its plant for two weeks due to inventory shortages
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Rawalpindi man gets double life sentence for setting parents on fire
Convict Muhammad Waseem held his parents responsible for his wife’s refusal to return home
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Federal, Sindh govts announce public holidays for Muharram 9, 10
Notification says all offices except essential services will remain closed
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PM Shehbaz says US–Iran talks yield 'encouraging progress' in Switzerland
High-Level Committee established to provide political oversight, and start of further technical negotiations
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FM Dar announces safe repatriation of 8 Iranian fishermen rescued off Pakistan coast
Appreciates the trust reposed by Iran and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in handling the matter for their nationals
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Newly elected G-B Assembly members sworn in
Pakistan Peoples Party emerged as the largest party with 11 seats, followed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz with six
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5.4 magnitude earthquakes rattles Islamabad parts of Punjab, K-P
PDMA says the earthquake epicentre is in the Hindu Kush region at a depth of 215 kilometres
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Justice Munib Akhtar assumes charge as acting chief justice of Pakistan
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to represent Pakistan at an international forum in Russia from June 24 to 26
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan tomorrow: IRNA
'Encouraging progress' as US, Iran agree on roadmap for a final peace deal within 60 days
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FM Dar welcomes ‘substantial progress’ in US-Iran negotiations
FO team will remain engaged with parties for technical-level talks for the remainder of the week in Switzerland: Dar
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US, Iran hold firstround of 'fragile' talks
Pakistan, Qatar host a quadrilateral summit in Switzerland, Trump and Ghalibaf trade warnings
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Vance praises Pakistan leadership's 'historic diplomacy'
Shehbaz hopes Switzerland talks will mark the beginning of a sustained diplomatic process
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PPP will not pass disputed telecom bill containing 'draconian clauses': Sherry Rehman
Says party will not support bill unless contested provisions reviewed by Senate committee
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Hotel boom threatens Naran's beauty
Unchecked development raises concerns over environmental degradation
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Balochistan approves Rs1.189tr budget
Assembly passes all 118 demands for grants
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PM forms body to review telecom bill
Questions over motives grew stronger, particularly because of the govt's push to have it approved by both houses
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R-4 forum focuses on regional security concerns
FMs from key Muslim powers meet in Cairo; welcome Islamabad MoU
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Supporting Sialkot - Pakistan's football manufacturing export hub
Despite its crumbling infrastructure, Sialkot is maintaining an edge over fierce global competition
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PSX closes lower as early rally fades on profit-taking
KSE-100 index swings 2,170 points intra-day amid healthy trading volume
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Gwadar: a key for rapid development
Activation of China route as energy corridor can prove to be windfall for Pakistan, complemented by 923-hectare free t
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Is the economy lagging behind?
Instead of enhancing production, the govt is focusing on raising taxes
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Is IMF's cure worse than the disease?
Conditionality has failed the Global South, it may be time to reclaim sovereignty, embrace growth
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Incentives alone won't fix Pakistan's exports
Textiles stagnate while IT surges, but deeper constraints remain unaddressed
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Is growing sugarcane drying us out?
We reward water-guzzling sugarcane, rice over climate-resilient crops
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Rs85b PIA deal at final stage
All domestic and international approvals required for the transaction have been completed
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Indian tankers transit Strait of Hormuz
Three ships carrying 860,000 tonnes of oil head home post-ceasefire
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China-Pakistan desert horticulture lab opens in Multan
Solar greenhouse technology set to boost arid land productivity by up to 35%
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Right-of-way reform critical for digital economy
5G future hinges on clearing infrastructure roadblocks
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SBP records Rs161.5b money market placements
Musharka accounts for over Rs125b in Islamic financing transactions
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'Focus on exporting mangoes to China'
PCJCCI says quality, modern packaging and supply chain management key to tapping potential
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Tariff cuts threaten tile industry
Manufacturers say proposed 20-50% cuts will create uneven playing field
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Outsource FBR to AI, business leaders urge
Former FPCCI presidents say IMF policies have pushed 50% into poverty
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Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal
US jet fuel spot prices stood at $2.85 a gallon on June 17, down sharply from an early April high of $4.88
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First US-Iran committee meeting under Islamabad MoU 'positive and constructive': PM Shehbaz
Iran says held 'brief discussion' with US on nuclear issue
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Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry
The US, whose WFP's biggest donor, announced a new $800 million contribution last week following earlier cuts
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Dozens injured, 18 missing after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site
Qatar's Interior Ministry said in a statement that 54 people have been injured
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US, Iran hold firstround of 'fragile' talks
Pakistan, Qatar host a quadrilateral summit in Switzerland, Trump and Ghalibaf trade warnings
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India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say
Discussions, at initial stages and progressing fast, include the potential sale of air defence system Akashteer
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Vance praises Pakistan leadership's 'historic diplomacy'
Shehbaz hopes Switzerland talks will mark the beginning of a sustained diplomatic process
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Starmer resignation paves way for Britain's seventh leader in 10 years
Starmer says he would support whoever replaced him
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India holds re-exam under tight security following leak
More than 200,000 officials, including police, deployed; Telegram messaging app restricted
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Syrian-British online activist says released days after arrest
Syrian-British online activist says released days after arrest
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Japan knock Tunisia out of WC 2026
The African side are eliminated from the tournament
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Marquez storms to Czech MotoGP victory
The seven-time champion overtook Bagnaia late to seal the win
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'Fired up Spain ready to hit back'
De la Fuente's side suffered a shocking 0-0 draw against Cape Verde
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Fritz beats Zverev to reach Halle final
He suffered a 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-5 defeat
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Peshawar’s young squash stars strike gold at Asian Junior Championship
Ahmad Rayan Khalil, Nauman Khan clinch Under-15 and Under-17 titles
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University of Lahore wins All Pakistan Inter-University Women’s Football Championship
Hosts Islamia College Peshawar successfully hold five-day tournament featuring eight teams
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Key cricketers’ contracts being put on hold
They didn’t meet the minimum requirement of playing first-class matches
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Germany reach World Cup last 32
They came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1
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Pakistan fall short against Bangladesh
This is their third successive defeat in the Women’s T20 World Cup
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Gakpo stars as Netherlands thump Sweden
He scored a brace in 5-1 victory in Houston
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New Zealand eye series-levelling win against England
The hosts were 182-5 at stumps on the fourth day
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‘Hakimi calm despite facing rape trial’
He is facing allegations that he raped a woman in the Paris region
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Vinicius stars as Brazil cruise past Haiti
Matheus Cunha scored a brace in 3-0 win
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Paraguay eliminate Turkey from World Cup
Matias Galarza scored the only goal of the game
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New Zealand keep semis hopes alive
The defending champions register a four-run win over Ireland











































































































