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US customs duties top $100b for first time
Treasury secretary says Washington 'reaping rewards' from Trump's tariff agenda
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Chery denies improper subsidy declarations
Automaker says it has truthfully reported about not collecting certificates for earlier sales
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Wall Street slips on Trump tariff threats
Tensions with Canada, Brazil rise; Meta falls, Nvidia, AeroVironment gain
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PSX marks 2nd week of record highs
Index climbs 2,351 points, aided by US trade deal, $2b Azerbaijan investment
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Unjustified methyl bromide imports banned
Govt halts pesticide shipments worth $1m, suspends company licence
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Industry demands shift in hybrid vehicle market
PHEVs offer a more meaningful alternative, with pure EV driving capabilities for daily urban commutes
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Vietnam's trade expansion offers export opportunity
Minister says Pakistan can take larger slice of Hanoi's rising global trade
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Steps to enhance marble exports discussed
The meeting was aimed at sharing valuable insights and expertise with GCCI members
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PIA incurs net loss of Rs4.6 billion
Finance ministry says Rs26b 'accounting profit' is not sign of operational earnings
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Landslide damages homes in Murree
One house was completely destroyed, and two others suffered partial damage
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Two murder suspects netted
The police registered a case against unidentified suspects and launched a thorough investigation.
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Judicial stamp supply resumes
Despite heavy foot traffic at the property registration branch for the past 15 days
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Cherry prices rise with summer heat
In twin cities, cherries being sold at around Rs700 per kilogramme
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Shogran visitors decry exploitation
Accuse hotel owners of charging exorbitant rates without official categorisation
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Capital battles pollen with tree overhaul
Each spring, male mulberry trees release immense quantities of airborne pollen
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Bribery allegations shake Afghan e-visa probe
FIA officers arrested for seeking Rs2m for aiding scam suspects
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Rawalpindi declares flood emergency
District administration sets up seven flood relief camps in vulnerable areas
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Man booked for blackmailing, raping teacher
The complainant stated that Hasnain began contacting her with unwanted calls and messages
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Minister removes THQ hospital MS over negligence
Orders transfer of doctors posted in MLC unit
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Reinforcement of embankment ordered
The commissioner toured low-lying areas of Isa Khel tehsil and Mianwali
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Land record franchises to be rolled out
Applicants seeking to operate a franchise must meet specific eligibility criteria.
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Greenbelt lowering to help avert flooding
Deeper and scientifically designed greenbelts are expected to enhance environmental resilience
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Suspended MPAs split over protest limitation
Majority adamant, a few advocate continued negotiations
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CM orders action over Swat tragedy failures
PIT report exposes official negligence, flawed systems; sweeping reforms and disciplinary measures underway
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Speaker 'concerned' over disqualification move in Punjab Assembly
Swati criticised the recent decision to suspend 26 opposition lawmakers for 15 sessions
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Military court convicts entitled to 'file petitions'
Two-member PHC bench issues detailed verdict in case
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Gaza carnage and the collapse of legal order
The facts on the ground are irrefutable — over 52,000 Palestinians killed
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Humanisation of warfare
If wars fought in the 21st century are civilisational wars
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Guilty of good?
Societies that genuinely conform to morality invariably and holistically reap the best dividends
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Swat tragedy probe
Tourists flock to Swat every year, yet there is no risk classification system in place for riverside areas
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PSM revival deal
PSM was originally set up with Soviet assistance and was regarded as a symbol of bilateral solidarity
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Time for judicial assertiveness
Dozens of public interest litigations have failed to see the light of day
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No country for women
We've crashed to 147th - a dismal 22.8% — in economic participation and opportunity
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Worker dies after US immigration raid on California cannabis farm
US immigration raid on legal California cannabis farm leads to 200 arrests and clashes with protesters
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UN warns Gaza fuel shortage has reached critical levels
Doctors Without Borders reports sharp rise in acute malnutrition among civilians in war-hit and besieged Gaza
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United Business Group approves key appointments to strengthen national leadership
These appointments represent new phase of growth, organizational strength for UBG, aimed at uniting business community
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Gandapur gives 90-day ultimatum for Imran Khan’s release
Listen carefully, decision-makers: after the 90th day, it’s either us or you," said K-P CM at a meeting in Lahore
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London police arrest 41 over support for banned Palestine Action group
UK designates Palestine Action a terrorist group; membership now risks up to 14 years in prison, like Hamas or ISIS
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CM Bugti calls for correction of misleading Balochistan narrative nationally, globally
Sarfraz Bugti terms passenger killings part of broader agenda by hostile foreign powers, particularly India
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Wasim Akram hails Mitchell Starc as ‘modern-day great’ ahead of 100th Test
Starc will reach the milestone later Saturday when the third Test against the West Indies begins in Jamaica
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Stanford study warns AI chatbots fall short on mental health support
Commercial therapy chatbots like 7cups and Character.ai perform worse than base models and lack proper oversight
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PM Shehbaz pledges economic turnaround through structural reforms
The premier called the path ahead “challenging,” saying past governments avoided needed structural reforms
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Iran to cooperate with IAEA but inspections may be risky says FM Araqchi
Iran will continue nuclear watchdog cooperation in a new form, overseen by its Supreme National Security Council
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Fazl urges political change in K-P, calls for shift from within PTI ranks
JUI-F chief says if PTI claims majority, change in province must not appear opposition-led
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Trump imposes 30% tariff on Mexico, EU after trade talks fail
The 27-country bloc is under conflicting pressures as powerhouse Germany urged a quick deal to safeguard its industry
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr to launch political party
After 'roti, kapra aur makaan', people now need electricity, gas and water, says Bhutto Jr at a press conference
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Mosques, markets prioritised as Punjab outlines Ramazan security plan
Plan mandates strict city checks, biometric screening, increased patrols, and CCTV, walk-through gates, searchlights
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Bomb-laden pickup defused in Kohat
Separately, security forces kill at least three terrorists during a search operation in Dera Ismail Khan
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5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Khuzdar
Several districts in Sindh and Balochistan experienced tremors, says PMD
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Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism, Pakistan tells UN
UN Security Council unanimously renews Taliban sanctions Monitoring Team mandate for another 12 months
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Govt under fire in NA over net-metering
PPP calls solar policy 'broad daylight robbery and fraud'
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Over 90% buildings in Sindh lack fire safety
Inspections carried out at 3,633 buildings; 889 buildings been declared high risk due to serious violations
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Sindh University pro-VC suspended
Viral videos show Prof Azhar Shah 'drunk' on campus; govt says formal inquiry pending
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Man falls from 6th floorafter 'holding woman hostage'
Case has been registered against deceased on complaint of Juma Bibi
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Fire engulfs 8-storey building
No casualties as more than 100 people safely evacuated from the high-rise
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Woman's gang-rape, murder: two suspects held, 11 at large
Saleswoman disappeared on Feb 1; SHO suspended for facilitating suspects
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment
Muhammad Ubaidur Rahman sentenced for rape of 8-year-old girl in October 2023
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PM calls for boosting agri ties with Türkiye
Says two countries can play key role in global food value chain
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Security delay stalls Nushki bridge repairs
Damaged rail links stay closed after Jan 31 attacks
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Free Wi-Fi service suspended at Lahore railway station
Internet provider withdraws facility over unpaid dues
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K-P cabinet approves wheat, relief package
Sanctions wheat purchase, deregulates sugar, expands Ramazan cash relief
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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SBP reserves inch up to $16.18b
Central bank deposits rise $21m; bullion steady over global cues
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Risk-averse capital drives hybrid deals
Startup funding hits $74m as debt-equity financing rises to 89%
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IFAD reviews rural transformation
Rana Tanveer held a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario to review progress on IFAD-funded projects
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PAVE Scheme rolls out EV subsidies, easy financing
Rs9b earmarked as govt begins transfers to 41,000 electric bike, rickshaw recipients
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PSX dives 2,537 points on blue-chip selling
Engro Fert results come in below expectations, triggering market rout
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PHMA seeks fast-track immigration counters
Exporters complain about prolonged delays in name of security checks
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Carmaker fails to refund millions in customer deposits
PM aide prods company to either deliver cars or return money
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PSX tumbles 2,537 points as selling pressure mounts
KSE-100 index succumbs to relentless selling as recovery hopes dash investor sentiment
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Gold steady in global, local markets as silver gains
Price of silver per tola rises by Rs90 in Pakistan
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‘Job growth tilts toward low-productivity services’
Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force
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FinMin solicits global investors
Cites improved reserves, tariff reforms and plans to return to global markets
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Debt hits Rs78.5tr on local borrowing
Clouds fiscal consolidation narrative; gold per tola gains Rs2,300; rupee inches up to 279.66/$
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France sets record for egg demand
Each French resident ate an average of 237 eggs in 2025
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China orders milk toxin tests
Manufacturers are to be strict in accepting raw materials and quality control
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Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules
Legal challenges are expected to follow swiftly
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Official says drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week
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Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Local TV shows BNP wins 151 seats in 300-member House of the Nation, JI secures 42 seats
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US charges 2 Pakistanis for alleged involvement in $10m health care scheme fraud
Burhan Mirza, Kashif Iqbal and others submitted false Medicare and private health claims in 2023-24
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz review country's prevailing political, economic and security situation
Various senior officials present as regional and global environment also discussed
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Farmers protest over US-India trade framework as govt defends pact
Opposition parties also stage protests outside parliament complex, holding anti-govt placards
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India backs $40b military upgrade with more Rafale fighters, Boeing P-8Is
Defence ministry source says India to buy 114 more French Rafale fighter jets
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Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Nearly half of sanctioned-brand cars sold in Russia in 2025 were China-made
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Risk of Nipah virus spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: WHO
Two Nipah cases were confirmed in India’s West Bengal, while one patient died from the virus in Bangladesh last week
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Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling centre
Two members of Bangladesh’s Ansar paramilitary force among those injured
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Macron calls Musk ‘over-subsidised,’ urges Europe to support domestic industry
French president says joint EU debt is essential to economically compete with US and China
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Turkiye’s foreign minister says US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports
Iran recognises need for deal, US understands Tehran’s limits, says Hakan Fidan
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Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report
The report notes a 90% increase in self-generated revenue, alongside stricter financial controls
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Marsh to miss Australia opener
Steve Smith has been called as his backup
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Aouar leads Al-Ittihad into ACL knockout
The Saudi outfit thrashed Qatar's Al-Gharafa 7-0
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Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener
He fought off a stiff test from Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1)
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Spurs sack Frank after miserable reign
The London based club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle
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HBL PSL XI player auction: Naseem Shah joins Rawalpindi for Rs86.5m
Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was bought by Islamabad United for Rs85 million
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
The Blues missed a chance to move close to fourth-place United
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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan were 187 all out after South Africa scored 187-6 in Ahmedabad
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Sesko strikes late to rescue West Ham draw
He second half goal at the London Stadium to secure a 1-1 draw
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De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' He has been linked with a return to the Premier League
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F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli crashes limited-edition Mercedes AMG GT days after receiving it
Mercedes' F1 pilot escaped injury after crashing his $240,000 AMG GT near his San Marino home
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All-round Pakistan outclass USA by 32 runs in T20 World Cup showdown
Win avenged Pakistan's shock defeat at the hands of USA in the T20 World Cup two years ago
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India call Pakistan 'quality side' ahead of T20 World Cup clash
Pakistan's decision to go ahead with the match was hailed as an outbreak of 'good sense' and 'good for cricket'
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Ex-coach stands trial for bullying
The trial was sparked by explosive claims three years ago by two gymnasts
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh










































































































