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Status quo maintained on equity taxes
Market sees stability as budget leaves capital gains tax unchanged
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PSX soars to new peak
Index rises 383 points owing to progress on resolving debt crisis
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Businessmen air concern over budget measures
Chambers, trade bodies call for tax base expansion, raise alarm over unrealistic targets
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Subsidies trimmed by Rs180b to Rs1.18tr
Power sector to get lion's share of Rs1.03tr while allocations for KE, AJK, FATA, and industries cut
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Govt allocates Rs4b for agriculture, livestock in FY26
No new taxes on fertiliser, pesticides; seed sector reforms, foreign training programmes announced
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Youth preferring to shop and earn online taxed
Govt targets Rs64b in revenue from taxes on digital platforms, courier services
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Govt slaps Rs415b taxes to raise Rs2.2tr
Middle class to feel heat as digital platforms, solar panels, cars and couriers among key targets
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Man guns down brother over property dispute
Victim ambushed by assailant on way home
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Court clerk sentenced to death for lawyer's murder
Accused convicted of killing Saddam Hussain, injuring another
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4,150 tonnes of animal waste collected
The deputy commissioner said over 1,400 sanitary workers participated
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Newlyweds commit suicide on railway track
Husband asked elder brothers for money for honeymoon
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Rs1,200b Punjab budget likely on 13th
Education, health allocations to see major increases
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Bandits of Katcha capitalise on fear
Despite dozens of police operations in the Katcha areas of Rajanpur, no substantial success has been achieved
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Church hosts interfaith Eid Milan party
The gathering brought together religious scholars and leaders from various communities
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Burger shop owner among two injured by employee
Police register case of attempted murder
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US role key to regional peace: CM
Maryam vows to strengthen relations between Punjab and California
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R. Kelly demands release after alleged murder plot in prison
R. Kelly says white supremacists were ordered to kill him in prison and demands release amid serious safety threats.
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Dakota Johnson reveals dating non-negotiable after Chris Martin breakup
Dakota Johnson reveals her top dating nonnegotiable after Chris Martin split, emphasizing kindness and respect.
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Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal crosswalk collision
Country singer Conner Smith struck and killed a woman, 77, in a Nashville crosswalk; investigation is ongoing.
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Sanitary workers demand additional salary
The RWMC Labour Union (CBA) has demanded an additional salary instead of Rs10,000 as a reward
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Heritage site rescued from burning down
If timely action had not been taken, the fire would have reduced the ancient cultural site to ashes
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Suspect rearrested after escape
Police say suspect escaped from hospital after deceiving cops
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Temporary CDA staff regularised
The CDA Board also decided to actively pursue the transformation of the CDA Model Nursery into a "Gardenia Hub."
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Man, two sons shot dead
The police said that the motive behind the attack was an old enmity between the two sides.
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Eid cattle sales now a middlemen's game
Livestock traders see a record 30-34% drop in sale of sacrificial animals in Pindi
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Child allegedly kills infant cousin
The police registered a kidnapping case and launched an investigation
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Taxes fuel unprecedented price hikes in FY25
Additional 20-40% increase in prices is anticipated due to new taxes in FY26 budget
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Education dept seals six private academies
The association has demanded that the Rawalpindi deputy commissioner take immediate notice
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Workers threaten countrywide protest
They also demanded that the minimum wage be increased to Rs60,000,
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Govt employees, pensioners reject budget as 'cruel joke'
Allege it ignores soaring inflation and favours the ruling elite
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Tom Felton criticized for downplaying J.K. Rowling's controversial remarks amid Broadway debut
Tom Felton opened up about his return to Harry Potter on Broadway, also addressing J.K. Rowling's controversial views.
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Jaishankar's ‘terroristan’ remark overlooks India's own role in regional instability, aggression
RAW linked to killings abroad, hate speech spikes in India as Pakistan presents ‘irrefutable’ proof
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Justin Baldoni's lawyer calls Blake Lively’s legal win a false victory
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer calls Blake Lively’s legal win a “false” victory after the lawsuit is dismissed.
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Gigi Paris opens up after 2 years on split with Glenn Powell following Sydney Sweeney romance rumors
Gigi Paris opens up for first time after the split in 2023, revealing details about phone call that led to it.
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Family pension duration capped at 10 years following spouse's death
Govt discourages premature retirement, multiple pensions, proposes 5% on high-income pensioners
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Sharjeel Memon criticises budget for sidelining Sindh, Karachi's development
PPP is taking these budgetary decisions seriously and plans to review the budget in detail, says senior Sindh minister
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Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
Former spy and espionage thriller writer drew on real life experiences
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Baldoni's defamation case against Lively rejected
Court says claims lack legal basis
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Kendrick Lamar wins big at 2025 BET Awards
Rapper named best male hip-hop artist
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthen cooperation with UAE
Lauds UAE’s consistent and unwavering support to Pakistan
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Awaam Pakistan leader Zaeem Qadri passes away at 61
Senior politician suffered heart attack; federal, provinical officials condole death
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Ramazan likely to begin on Feb 19: Suparco
Notes final announcement to be made by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
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Jeffrey Epstein: Polio work, intelligence briefings and a shadowy presence in Pakistan’s tribal belt
Email reveals he was receiving detailed intelligence briefings on Taliban leadership crisis after Mullah Omar’s death
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At least 13 killed as oil tanker collides with bus on M-9 Motorway near Karachi: police
Sindh IGP takes notice; president and home minister express grief
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India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever
The high-octane clash is set to take place on February 15
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Mohsin Naqvi floats Imran Khan's possible transfer to Islamabad Model Jail in visit to facility
Interior minister reviews 85% complete facility, says new prison will offer full medical care amid Imran health row
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TTAP stages sit-in outside Parliament, seeks Imran Khan’s admission to Shifa International Hospital
Protest follows SC-mandated report saying PTI founder has only 15% vision remaining in his right eye
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Senate session marred by opposition protest as resolution to discuss Imran’s health shot down
Rana Sanaullah says case of criminal negligence if Imran's medical medical treatment was deliberately withheld
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Govt says will afford no negligence in Imran's eye examination and medical treatment
Aleema Khanum slams 'clear conspiracy' by govt to treat Imran at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi
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Citywide security boosted in Rawalpindi
Picketing activated on highways and link roads, with strict checking and snap checks at all city entry and exit points
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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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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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Jeffrey Epstein: Polio work, intelligence briefings and a shadowy presence in Pakistan’s tribal belt
Email reveals he was receiving detailed intelligence briefings on Taliban leadership crisis after Mullah Omar’s death
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Mother charged after two babies found dead in family's freezer in France
Prosecutors say she concealed pregnancies before freezing her newborns between 2011, 2018
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Shooting at southern US university kills two, injures one
South Carolina State University campus on lockdown after shooting
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UK terror ban on pro-Palestine group unlawful, court rules after appeal
Terror designation declared unlawful, though the ban remains pending further hearings
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Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial
Landmark US trial tests whether social media firms can be held liable for harm to young users
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BNP's manifesto priorities after landslide election victory
Two-thirds majority win expected to stabilise nation after months of tumult following ex-PM's ouster
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Turkiye detains 16 in OnlyFans probe, seizes $6.9m in assets
Probe targets 25 suspects across eight provinces for alleged money laundering through content on banned platform
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh
BNP wins 151 of 300 seats in Bangladesh parliament, securing a simple majority; Jamaat-e-Islami gets 42
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Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions, US media reports
The first aircraft carrier along with several guided-missile destroyers, arrived in the Middle East in January
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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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Ex-captain Amir Sohail defends Usman Tariq's unique bowling action
Says batsmen cannot afford to leave the ball once it is delivered
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Pakistan hockey team left stranded during Australia Pro League tour
The national team faces administrative failures during the tour
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India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever
The high-octane clash is set to take place on February 15
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X-factor tweaker Usman Tariq targets India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash
From a salesman in Dubai to Pakistan’s potential trump card against India, Tariq's script is still being written.
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Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi
Griezmann, Lookman and Alvarez struck in 4-0 first-leg victory
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Arsenal held by Brentford in EPL
Gunners’ lead at the top of the table now stands at four points
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Italy dream of cricket 'in Rome, Milan and Bologna'
They registered a historic 10-wicket victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup
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Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia
They registered a 23 run victory over the 2021 Champions
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Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
The England defender could provide vital creativity as the hosts look to seize top spot despite key fitness concerns
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Battling Bremen braced for Bayern onslaught
Relegation-threatened hosts sit in 16th, trailing Mainz on goal difference
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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia
'The Pakistan clash will be a special one for everyone,' Ishan Kishan says
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ICC invites major Asian stakeholders to Pak-India Feb 15 T20 clash for talks to 'melt ice': report
BCB president says the aim is for them to watch match, engage in dialogue, and ease tensions with India
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Forest sack manager Dyche
He was at the helm for four months
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Sociedad edge Athletic 1-0 in Copa del Rey
La Real are unbeaten in 10 matches since Matarazzo took charge
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Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open
Swiatek and Rybakina through to the next round





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