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New motorway to cut KKH distance by 120km
13.5km Babusar Tunnel to be part of four-lane project reducing travel distance by 120km
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Cement despatches plunge 21% in May
Exports decline 36%, local sales drop 17% while north-based mills see 22% fall in total despatches
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Pine nuts can win bigger share
Demand for Pakistani nuts surges in China on consumer interest in healthy snacks
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FTO declares 'voluntary' tax deposits illegal
Allegtaion that Inland Revenue officials recovered large amount under coercive circumstances without lawful assessment
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Business confidence drops 9 points to 13%
OICCI survey finds 70-80% of firms postponing investments amid inflation, policy uncertainty and supply chain disrupt
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Gold shines on global rally
Registers increase of Rs4,600 per tola; rupee inches up
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Rs1.73-per-unit tariff hike sought
Fuel supply delays, high costs impact power sector; ministry claims 20 paisa relief in June
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Oil sales see sharp 30-month drop
Petrol, diesel volumes fall 11.9%, 32.3% as Iran-US war drives prices up 59%
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Indie horror flicks draw Gen Z to cinema
20-something filmmakers behind 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' are reshaping Hollywood's theatrical revival
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At 96, Clint Eastwood quietly retires from film
Son reveals Hollywood legend steps away from acting and filmmaking
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Taylor Swift confirms song for 'Toy Story 5'
Announcement settles mystery surrounding countdown campaign on singer's website
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'Bhanwar' spins tale of a digital whirlpool
Express Entertainment production unpacks cyber harassment and online manipulation
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Faysal Quraishi and Shamoon Abbasi reunite on screen
Upcoming Punjabi-language film blends romance, comedy and action in Abu Aleeha's directorial venture
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S Korea defender gets late World Cup call
Cho Wi-je was included as a late injury replacement
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Flintoff named Sydney Thunder head coach
The 48-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the franchise
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Sabalenka bests Osaka at French Open
The Belarusian will next face Diana Shnaider
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IMF - an instrument of dollar hegemony
Keynes arrived at Bretton Woods with a proposal of remarkable foresight and uncommon fairness
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When status follows us to Makkah
Hajj is supposed to dissolve worldly distinctions
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A betrayal of the constitutional right to education
Societies that prioritise knowledge and children's education rise, while those that neglect them stagnate
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Tracking medicines
DRAP must ensure that manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies are fully integrated into the system
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Sugar export proposal
Government must not fall for the same misleading claims of a "surplus" stock that have burned us before
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EU pathway
EU's coming forward to buckle up Pakistan economy will be a great service
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Manufacturing sector decline and budget priorities
Sector's largest contributor to industrial output and value addition is still large-scale manufacturing (LSM)
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Bangladeshi FM elected president of UN General Assembly
Wins UNGA presidency with 99 votes in rare contested election; DPM Dar felicitates Rahman
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Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei alive and 'increasingly engaging'
Tells Senate sanctions relief depends on Iran ending nuclear activities
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WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
A suspected case includes anyone who is picked up by surveillance or who presents with symptoms at a health centre
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Pakistan, 7 other Muslim countries condemn Israeli settlers’ entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque
Foreign ministers warn Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem are fuelling tensions and instability
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Kuwaiti FM appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to promote US-Iran dialogue in talks with Dar
Deputy prime minister and Sheikh Jarrah express hope for durable peace through ongoing diplomacy
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17 terrorists killed in Balochistan operations after Quetta train attack: ISPR
ISPR says sanitisation operations continue; weapons, explosives and IEDs recovered
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Trump appoints ally and housing chief Bill Pulte as acting US intelligence director
Will remain director of Federal Housing Finance Agency and chair of mortgage-backers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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At least 18 killed in heavy Russian attack on Ukrainian cities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia fired 73 missiles, more than 600 drones in overnight attack
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Bilawal vows struggle for Gilgit-Baltistan’s rights under 18th Amendment on campaign trail
Says PPP's new generation will fight for Gilgit-Baltistan's right to govern, ownership of resources and jobs for youth
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Rick Adelman, NBA coach for 29 years, dead at 79
He led Portland Trail Blazers to two unsuccessful NBA Finals
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Spurs face Knicks in NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama will aim to cement his status as the new face of basketball
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French star ready to attack World Cup
The 23-year-old was part of the Chelsea team which won the Europa Conference League
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Eckert takes blame for 'spygate' scandal
Saints were kicked out of last month's play-off final after spying at a training session
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Liverpool close to hiring Iraola: reports
He emerged strong candidate to replace Slot
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National Junior Championship 2026 to kick off in Peshawar
952 athletes from across Pakistan set to compete in six sports at Qayyum Sports Complex
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Serena Williams to return to tennis
The 44-year-old has not played competitively since the 2022 US Open
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FIFA praises Pakistan football revival
They also plan key reforms to modernize governance and boost the sport’s growth.
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Flintoff named Sydney Thunder head coach
The 48-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the franchise
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Momina Iqbal shares stunning wedding moments with Hamza Habib
Actor showcases multiple designer ensembles and heartfelt moments with husband
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Samina Peerzada on turning personal pain into powerful storytelling
Veteran actor reflects on childhood trauma, emotional challenges behind some of her most memorable roles
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Mishi Khan says local films need more than calls for audience support
Actor says audiences expect a true cinematic experience rather than stories that feel like TV dramas
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Salman Akram Raja, PTI leaders say barred from entering G-B ahead of polls
Naeem Panjutha, Shaukat Basra among leaders stopped at entry point as campaigning enters final phase
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PM Shehbaz reviews reforms to boost investment, long-term economic growth
Says comprehensive, effective EV policy is need of hour to address requirements related to energy efficiency
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Sindh cabinet clears Rs11.2b package for 11 Karachi mega projects
Approves framework for receiving 12.5% gas royalty 'in-kind' instead of cash from selected gas fields
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Mahira Khan says strong stories matter more than screen time or stardom
Superstar reflects on fame, difficult roles, and why meaningful storytelling has always guided her career
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Cabinet approves nationwide medicine tracking system to combat counterfeit drugs
Digital system to improve drug safety, traceability and ensure authentic medicines across country
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New Zealand joins Australia, EU in banning Israeli occupiers amid rising West Bank violence
Wellington imposes travel bans on 3 Israelis accused of helping expand illegal settlements through violence
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Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
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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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Verbal slugfest breaks out in NA budget debate
PML-N, PTI lawmakers exchange insults; chair expunges remarks
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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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NEPRA moved to raise tariff under FCA
CPPA seeks Rs0.82 per unit hike; regulator to hear petition on 30th
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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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Current account surplus shrinks
Trade deficit widens as economic recovery lifts imports
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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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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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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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Sindh eyes Rs450b in sales tax
Bets on services tax to drive Rs690b provincial revenue in fiscal 2026-27
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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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PSX ends nearly flat after record rally
KSE-100 index adds 118 points in volatile session as investors seek clarity
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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 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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Punjab budget raises tax rates
Loader vehicle taxes triple; sales tax input claims capped at 12 instalments
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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










































































































