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Understandably cautious
The bank's decision to stick to the current rate is pretty understandable.
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Address to joint session
President Zardari added a feather to his cap as he earned the privilege of addressing the bicameral
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Layers of false pretenses
The impact of USAID cuts has been, and is being, discussed in numerous articles, op-eds and analyses.
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Rs25,000 prize bond winners for March 2025 draw announced
Winners can claim their prizes by submitting their original bond and valid identification at National Savings branches
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies at 63
Harry Potter and Doctor Who star Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away at 63, his husband confirmed on Facebook.
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Lisa reveals her Taylor Swift karaoke go-to and first K-pop idols
Lisa of Blackpink reveals her favorite Taylor Swift karaoke song and the first K-pop idols she looked up to as a teen.
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UN condemns Israel's power cut to Gaza, warns of 'dire consequences' for civilians
Israel has cut aid and electricity to Gaza, disconnecting power to a desalination plant to increase pressure on Hamas
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Prime suspect in Mustafa Amir murder case 'confesses'
The investigation report of the prime suspect, Armaghan, was obtained by Express News.
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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey announce pregnancy, expecting first child
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news with fans on Instagram.
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Celine Dion warns fans about fake AI-generated songs circulating online
Celine Dion warns fans about AI-generated songs falsely using her voice and urges caution against digital deepfakes.
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Marco Rubio says 83% of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump
He announced the cancellation of 5,200 USAID contracts, with 1,000 programs to be restructured
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Elon Musk blames ‘massive cyberattack’ for repeated X outages
Elon Musk claims X suffered a "massive cyberattack" as thousands of users reported outages and login failures.
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President urges salary hikes, tax cuts in upcoming budget
Zardari also called for job creation and lower energy costs for the relief of ordinary people in next budget.
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Magic: The Gathering Unveils Exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair Collection
Magic: The Gathering's SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair drops March 25, featuring iconic characters and memes.
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PM Shehbaz assures Bilawal on addressing PPP's canal project concerns
PM stresses importance of cooperation between federal and provincial govts to ensure a brighter future for the country
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NADRA launches Pakistan's first 'Dematerialised Digital Identity Card'
Interior minister lauds digital identity card launch, calling it major step towards digital identity transformation.
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Elon Musk's X faces major outage, disrupting service in US and UK
Reports of X's outage surged to 40,000 in the US and over 10,800 in the UK, according to Downdetector.com
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The WhatsApp Republic: Economics of Digital Noise
The writer is an economist based in Islamabad. Twitter: @SalmanAneel or reach out via email at aneelsalman@gmail.com
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Find out what your ring finger says about your personality
Research suggests that the ratio between the ring and index fingers may be linked to certain personality traits.
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Indian student dies after avoiding food for over a year due to fear of weight gain
Sreenanda, first-year student living in Mattannur, India, had been under treatment for 10 days before her death.
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Russia, China and Iran strengthen military ties with annual naval exercises
The joint military exercise comes amid rising global tensions, with Trump disrupting traditional Western alliances
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American Idol judges stunned as Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell joins son’s audition
Baylee Littrell earns an unanimous vote for advancement, after the father-son duet leave judges in awe.
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Javeria Saud shuts down critic questioning Sarfaraz Ahmed's English speaking skills
Everyone gets nervous in front of the camera and sometimes forgets their words: Sarfaraz Ahmed
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Over 30 injured after oil tanker, cargo ship collide off English coast
An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off northeastern England, setting both vessels on fire, with thick smoke seen
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Netflix concerned as ratings for Meghan Markle's new show drop, raising doubts about season two
Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan receives poor reviews, leading to concerns over contract renewal.
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Omar Ayub slams PPP leadership, accuses govt of corruption and failure
Opposition leader also criticises govt's handling of the economy, claiming corruption had reached unprecedented levels
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ICC Champions Trophy 'Team of the Tournament' excludes Pakistani players
India leads with six players, followed by New Zealand with four, and Afghanistan with two.
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Syria declares end of military operation against Assad loyalists
Nearly 1,500 killed in Syria since Thursday, with most casualties being civilians, reports the Syrian Observatory
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ICC issues statement after PCB officials' absence at Champions Trophy final
PCB officials expressed their frustration over being overlooked during the ceremony.
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Pakistan to mark 'Day of Protection of Sanctity of Prophethood' on March 15
Ministry of Religious Affairs’ spokesperson says initiative seeks to curb the rise of blasphemy incidents.
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PM urges collaboration for better outreach of Ramadan relief package
Shehbaz Sharif says only 20% of funds withdrawn from digital wallets, blaming low awareness for the poor uptake.
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Karachi records first death from Naegleria fowleri this year
Initial symptoms include severe headaches, fever, nausea, neck stiffness, and unconsciousness, often leading to death
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Sindh announces advance salaries for govt employees before Eid
Notification issued by the provincial government confirms that the advance salaries will be disbursed on March 21
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Hailey Bieber denies liking TikTok post mocking Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Hailey Bieber’s rep denies TikTok influencer's claim that she liked a post mocking Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.
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Ravindra Jadeja shuts down retirement rumours after Champions Trophy win
Ravindra Jadeja dismissed retirement rumours with a viral 4-word post after India's Champions Trophy 2025 win.
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Struggling with Hair Fall? 6 Health Issues That Could Be Behind the Breakage
Here's what might be causing it.
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March Madness Bracket 2025: SIUE secures 1st NCAA tournament automatic bid
SIUE earns first automatic bid for March Madness bracket 2025 with OVC title win. NCAA tournament field updates.
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SBP maintains key interest rate at 12%
Since June 2024, the SBP has reduced the policy rate by a total of 1,000 basis points (bps)
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More is More! 9 Colourful Manicure Ideas to Cheer Yourself Up
Nude nails? We don't know her!
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Zardari criticises unilateral canal decision in Parliament, warns of pressure on federation
Opposition raised slogans and held up placards, disrupting the session as soon as the president began speaking.
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Aaron Judge addresses Gerrit Cole injury as Yankees face uncertain season
Aaron Judge reassures Yankees fans as Gerrit Cole battles elbow discomfort, raising concerns over team’s 2025 season.
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Twitter outage affects users globally, cause still unclear
Twitter outage affects users globally for over 30 minutes, cause unclear; Elon Musk has yet to comment.
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Eidul Fitr 2025: Railway fares to be slashed
Railway minister assured that improvements in railway services would soon be visible.
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With ‘Run It Up’, Hanumankind has proven he is not just an Indian rapper, but a rapper from India
The chenda plays, the bells ring and 'the sun is up' once again for the ‘Big Dawgs’ singer
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Rebecca Gayheart requests to dismiss divorce petition from Eric Dane seven years after initial filing
Rebecca Gayheart asks to dismiss divorce petition from Eric Dane after seven years.
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Mohsin Naqvi celebrates Pakistan's successful hosting of CT, gets criticised on social media
Fans criticise PCB over host team’s exit from tournament without winning a single match.
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Civil society, activists move Supreme Court against 26th Amendment
Petitioners contend that it undermines separation of powers and weakens legal protections against human rights abuses.
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Liverpool, Adidas agree multi-year kit deal from 2025
Liverpool FC will reunite with Adidas in a multi-year deal, replacing Nike as the club’s official supplier from 2025.
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India’s Champions Trophy celebrations spark clashes in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow
Celebratory riots in Mhow left several injured, as violence erupted during India’s ICC Champions Trophy win rally.
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TWICE’s Nayeon and Momo join BTS J-Hope for ‘Sweet Dreams’ challenge, 3rd-gen fans rejoice
BTS J-Hope teams up with TWICE’s Nayeon and Momo for a ‘Sweet Dreams’ challenge, delighting 3rd-gen K-pop fans.
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Sun of justice will rise, says Imran
PTI founder meets lawyer; sisters not allowed access
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Govt mulls military courts appeal law
A bill likely to be introduced to give right of appeal to May 9 convicts, sources reveal
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JCP to finalise criteria for HC judges, CBs
Mandokhail-led committees summoned after long delay
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Rain washes away govt's claims of preparedness
Despite warnings from weather dept. provincial, local govt authorities fail to clean drains
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CM puts institutions on high alert
Announces public holiday; meeting notes traffic severely disrupted; citizens advised to stay indoors
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Public transport vanishes
Working women face traumatic journey home
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Orthopaedic treatment stalled at govt hospitals
With limited healthcare funding, hospitals expect patients to arrange bone repair rods and plates from suppliers
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MQM slams govt over infrastructure failure
Says not rains, Sindh govt, lame LG system responsible for urban flooding
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Moonson rains lash southern Sindh
Downpour inundates many areas in Hyderabad
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Current account posts $254 million deficit in July
REER index appreciates to 98.6 in July 2025 while rupee extends winning streak
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Moody's upgrades deposit ratings of Pak banks
Assigns Caa1 rating, changes outlook on long-term deposits to stable
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Tribunal upholds decision in LDI case
Reduces penalty from 7.5% to 2% of turnover for LDI operators
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Rs40b fine on mills termed 'wrong'
PM aide defends sugar millers, saying price hike stems from low cane output
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Internet outage hits Pakistan as connectivity drops to 20%
Disruption hindered business operations and banking transactions, triggering widespread frustration on social media
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PSX breaks 150k barrier in intra-day trading, hits another record
Fitch, Moody’s upbeat economic outlook, circular debt reforms propel KSE-100 index higher by 1,574 points
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Pharma giants compete to release the first weight-loss pill
Weight-loss drug sales may top $150B by early 2030s, driven by rising demand for Zepbound and Wegovy drugs
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Gold prices decline in local market as global rates fall
10 grams of gold dropped by Rs943
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Swedish business team to explore trade avenues
Delegation to arrive soon to meet manufacturers, evaluate export potential
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Miftah urges reforms to benefit people
Says current system hinders progress, public welfare
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Govt makes trade breakthrough with Iran
Tehran to import Pakistani rice, mangoes, meat and maize; move towards agricultural cooperation, FTA framework
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Mismanagement of economy criticised
Conference discusses policy impact of research for growth in developing states
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PRA posts 46% surge in July tax collection
PRA plays a central role in providing resources for public development projects, infrastructure, social services
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Gold prices surge despite rupee stability
Rates rise by Rs1,500 per tola as global market jumps; silver stays unchanged
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PSX at peak on Fitch bank outlook
Strong earnings, stable rupee drive index up by 1,705 points to above 148k
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Pak, UK agree to boost strategic ties, trade
Development comes as Dar meets Rayner in London
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Israel reviews Hamas proposal for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Proposal calls for partial Israeli pullback and more aid into Gaza, where 2.2m people face growing famine
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Trump hopes for end to Ukraine war but admits Putin might reject any proposal
Trump pledged security guarantees to end the war, but doubts remain over Russia’s cooperation, allies cautious
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Europe seeks clarity as Trump promises security guarantees for Ukraine
At the summit, Zelenskiy stood with European leaders, showing warm ties with Trump after their tense February meeting
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At least 13 dead after torrential rains hit northern China
Monday's downpour was first of three forecast for next few days
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US has revoked 6,000 student visas under Rubio: State Dept
The Trump administration has also more broadly sought mass deportations of people in the United States illegally
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Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan
Trump wants group confronted and destroyed
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Nepal eliminates rubella, says WHO
Rubella is a highly contagious viral infection transmitted through coughs and sneezes
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Thaw in ties between India, China
FMs discuss border peace, trade to boost cooperation
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Myanmar junta sets Dec 28 poll date
Analysts say the election will likely see junta chief Min Aung Hlaing maintain his power over any new government
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Germany urges Pakistan to allow back over 200 expelled Afghans
Last week two German rights groups launched legal proceedings against two German ministers
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Trump targets mail-in ballots
Says he will lead movement ahead of 2026 US elections
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Democrats return after fleeing Texas
Lawmakers left state to stymie redistricting push
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Trump pledges security for Ukraine
US president strikes friendlier tone with Zelensky, EU leaders
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6,000 student visas revoked under Marco Rubio, US State Dept confirms
The Trump administration has also more broadly sought mass deportations of people in the United States illegally.
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Sports news rail of the day
Itauma floors Whyte in under two minutes; Murphy stakes UFC title claim; Barca, Australia, and All Blacks secure wins
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Santos sack coach Xavier
The 61-year-old was dismissed after humiliating 6-0 home defeat to Vasco
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Man United can beat anybody: Amorim
Manchester United boss praises his side for not being ‘boring’ in the defeat to Arsenal
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Pakistan's Ashab Irfan advances to Johns Creek Open final
Top-seed Asim suffered a surprise defeat against Malaysia's Nathan Chua
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Rising Stars White triumphs in Independence Day hockey match
The event carried special charm as it featured diplomats, young players, and female athletes on the same field
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Swiatek swamps Rybakina, to face Paolini in Cincinnati final
World number three recovers from early break to win 7-5, 6-3
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Ilona Maher takes women's rugby onto new plane
From Olympic glory to social media stardom, the 29-year-old is carrying the sport into mainstream spotlight
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PSG get Ligue 1 title defence off to winning start
Vitinha’s 67th minute deflected shot seals 1-0 win against Nantes
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Atletico beaten by Espanyol in La Liga opener
Alvarez strikes but Espanyol hit back late for 2-1 victory
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
The Reds survived a late scare against Bournemouth
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Barcelona open Liga title defence
They stroll past nine-man Mallorca in a 3-0 win
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Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
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FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Bournemouth's Semenyo
FIFA President Infantino condemns the racist abused directed at the Ghanaian player
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Warholm in confident swagger towards Tokyo worlds
The Norwegian stormed the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League in an astonishing 46.28 seconds
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Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner
The two will clash in Cincinnati ATP final










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