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FM rules out early polls on PTI chief's demand
Bilawal says government looking for solutions to internal problems
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Factbox: How many people might die if China loosens Covid restrictions
‘China faces more than 2 million deaths if it loosened Covid curbs in the same way Hong Kong did this year’
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World Cup host Qatar seeks to change minds on Islam
Qatar Guest Centre has brought dozens of Muslim preachers from around the world to the Gulf emirate for the tournament
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Toxic air in Bangladesh claimed 88,000 lives in 2019, says World Bank
Dhaka remains among top global polluted cities; air pollution cost about 3.9% to 4.4% of country’s GDP in same year
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‘Gen Bajwa showed us the path to support PTI’, says CM Elahi
PML-Q leader says former army chief advised his party that supporting Imran was a better option
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Class 8 student ‘gang-raped’ by classmates in school
Incident left the girl in shock and she shared her ordeal with her family members, says police official
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Imran accuses Gen Bajwa of playing ‘double game’ against his govt
Ex-PM says establishment’s plot against his regime became clear after removal of Gen Faiz Hameed as ISI chief
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Protest-hit Iran abolishes morality police
Morality police have nothing to do with the judiciary, says attorney general
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Imran undermining democracy, warns PM
Shehbaz says PTI chief's diatribe against parliamentary democracy aims at making his way to power
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UK govt considering calling military against strikes
Conservative chairman says action to be taken to keep health workers, public services working
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PTI lawmakers preparing for provincial polls: Fawad
Both Punjab, K-P govts express full support to Imran in his decision to dissolve their assemblies
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Quetta court remands Swati in police custody for 5 days
Senator produced before duty magistrate; police had requested for a 10-day remand
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PTI leads in AJK local govt elections
PML-N comes in second with 129 seats; PPP third with 104 seats
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EU calls for probe into Palestinian deaths
With 140 Palestinians killed, 2022 deadliest year since 2006, says international body
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Xi unwilling to accept Western vaccines despite protests, says US official
US Director of National Intelligence anticipates COVID protests to 'impact' president's standing
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Pakistan ‘verifying’ IS claim of Kabul attack
Foreign ministry urges to act with collective might to defeat terrorism menace
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Pakistan’s borrowing options shrink
Almost $1.1b WB loan hangs in the balance
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Stage set to dissolve assemblies: Fawad
PTI leader says asks SC to prove scales of justice not being 'tilted'
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ECP steps up preparations for 2023 polls
CEC has decided to call weekly meetings in this regard
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US shale oil output feared to decline
Consumers around the world may face higher fuel prices in winter
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GIDC yet to be utilised on gas pipelines
Govt was supposed to spend entire collection on mega pipeline projects
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G7 coalition agrees $60 per barrel price cap for Russian oil
Russian Urals crude traded at around $67 a barrel on Friday
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Punjab demands outstanding Rs176.3b claims from Centre
Says federal government has not released provincial share of NFC Award for the last seven months
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Debt rescheduling a must: experts
Pakistan’s external debt repayment obligations stand at $73b in next 3 years
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Stocks shed value on back of rate hike
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 786.63 points and settles at 42,150.10
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US to expand solar panel tariffs after probe finds Chinese evasion
Investigation found some companies dodging tariffs by finishing products in SE Asian countries
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Investment in Ethiopia will be protected: envoy
Says his govt is taking multiple steps to facilitate foreign investment
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Apparel exports to China rise
Reduced tariffs, cheap cotton and labour behind increase in exports
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PYMA rejects 5% duty on yarn
Appeals to PM to reverse decision that could lock 0.8 million power looms
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Iran's hijab law under review: attorney general
Both parliament and the judiciary are working on the issue, says official
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Ukrainian embassies receive 'bloody packages' containing animal eyes
Foreign ministry has ordered all the embassies and consulates concerned to be placed under heightened security
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SC rules wage structure should encompass cost of living
Top court says pay structure should ensure sincere productivity of employee
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Kabul embassy attack suspect ‘arrested’
US State Dept calls for a ‘full and transparent’ investigation into the attack
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Iran state body reports 200 killed in protests, Raisi hails 'freedoms'
Constitution guarantees fundamental rights and legitimate freedoms, says Iranian president
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Security forces kill notorious terrorist commander in Waziristan
Muhammad Noor alias Sarakai remained actively involved in high profile terrorist activities against forces, says ISPR
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Will dissolve Punjab, K-P assemblies this month: Imran
The PTI chief again extends talks offer to government for snap polls, directs lawmakers to start electioneering
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Counting under way in AJK LG polls
PTI suffers setback in AJK PM’s Union Council
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Vintage car rally reaches Michni, Khyber Rifles Mess
Rally is being held in collaboration with K-P’s Sports and Youth Affairs department from December 2-4
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US unveils high-tech B-21 stealth bomber
Even the most sophisticated air defence systems will struggle to detect the B-21 in the sky, says defence secretary
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Afghan FM condemns attack on Pakistan embassy
Muttaqi said 'full efforts will be made to identify and prosecute the perpetrator'
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Govt peeved at PTI’s conditional talks offer
Minister Rafique says talks and threats can't go hand in hand
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Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more COVID curbs as China fine-tunes policy
Testing booths removed in Beijing; commuters in Shenzhen no longer required to present test results to travel
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US puts Pakistan among ‘countries of concern’
Iran, China and Russia in the list on religious freedom
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PM AJK to speak HR conference at UN
Human rights activists from all over the world will participate
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Tarin fears difficult times for people
Former finance minister says Pakistan is not heading towards default
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Polio virus found in Peshawar, Faisalabad sewage
Polio has been confirmed in 34 environmental samples during this year
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Pakistan repays $1b Sukuk, dismisses perception of default
Payment was made three days ahead of schedule
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‘$43.4b loans’ taken during PTI regime
Document submitted in NA details loans taken during Aug 2018-Dec 2021
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Weekly inflation drops by 0.16%
Annual inflation remains unchanged at 30.56%
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Karachi ranked sixth most affordable city of the world: Report
The list of cheapest countries, as per the report, reflected the weak economies and currencies of the countries
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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura
Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
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Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign three MoUs
Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms
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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC
Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved
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Turkish drilling operator recovered
Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer
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President signs Finance Act 2026-27
Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1
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7 abducted policemen recovered
All recovered personnel returned safely to the Sararogha Police Lines, reported to be in satisfactory condition
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CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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Pakistan emerging as global peacemaker: Dar
Says mediation role elevated Pak diplomatic standing
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Govt lodges protest over BBC report
Rejects unverified claims in BBC Urdu's AJK coverage
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Pakistan, Iran move to boost rail, road connectivity
Agree to address transport bottlenecks, strengthen trade links
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Railways auction yields mixed results
Majority of trains remain unoutsourced despite fresh bidding round
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report
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Micron secures $22b in long-term chip deals
Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements
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Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity
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Pakistan Rice Festival opens doors to Europe
Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b
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Chinese investors confident in Pakistan's markets
Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes
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ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs
Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract
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Budget impact mixed for key sectors
Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook
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Tourism earned $1.15b, spent $2.4b
FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector
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Pak-Iran trade gets boost with Taftan customs station
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles
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US SC sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden
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Thousands feared dead in Venezuela quakes
Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for
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US, Gulf states seek broader Iran agreement
Regional ministers seek curbs on missiles and proxies; Rubio says final settlement must protect Gulf stability
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Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration
Productivity likely boosted sharply by immigration, paper finds
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ICC judges sue Trump admin over sanctions
Lawsuit argues sanctions were unlawful
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Britain breaks June temperature record
Deadly heatwave gripping Europe intensifies
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US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Clears way to strip Haitian, Syrian immigrants of humanitarian status that protects them from deportation
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President Zardari calls for 'meaningful cost' on Israel after UN inquiry exposes crimes against Gaza's children
Calls death of over 20,000 children a 'stain on collective conscience'
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Oman backs Iran-US deal, says future Hormuz transit will be fee-free
Muscat says new arrangements for strategic waterway will ensure safe passage without transit charges
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Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials
Afghan media outlet quotes Taliban-led Communications and IT ministry debunking claims of ban
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Oil back to pre-war levels as Hormuz traffic rebounds, US tries to reassure Gulf allies
UN maritime data shows 57 ships with 1,100 seafarers crossed the strait since June 23 in evacuation
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Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies
Says Gulf allies shared some very serious concerns and that they wanted to be informed of every step of peace accord
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L











































































































