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IMF board calls performance 'exceptional'
Rejects India's objections on loan use; raises concerns over tax base, poverty
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Tola budget proposes rupee at 250 per dollar
Rs10 remittance bonus could boost inflows, reduce inflation by up to 6%, economist says
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Govt sticks to coal despite solar growth
Research says Pakistan on 'front line' of global struggle to exit coal agreements
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AI chip race, taxes hurt mobile output
Cellphone production drops 35% in April amid rising costs, 18% GST
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‘NAPA Repertory Festival’ concludes with musical finale
Blend of theatre, classical piano, contemporary music brings curtain down on event
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22 films vie for Cannes Film Festival’s top prize
Russian war drama heads list of favourites as event heads towards its close
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Pakistan-Russia: friendship or relevance?
Russia sees South Asia through an Indian lens, Pakistan must offer strategic relevance
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Marka-e-Haq - implications and insights
One year after Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan's military credibility has risen, but its economic vulnerability remains a threat
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Emergence of fluid security structures
Fluid security structures born from necessity can quickly become ungovernable if the state fails to regulate them
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Dog culling ban
Islamabad High Court has permanently banned the poisoning and shooting of stray dogs in favour of a humane alternative
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Formalising labour
A bill that protects domestic workers only works if those workers feel safe enough to actually use it
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Energy security
Pakistan's economy was nearly derailed in days by an energy shock that a well-managed reserve could have absorbed
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An antiphrasis republic?
In Pakistan today, the surest way to find the truth is to take what power says and read it in reverse
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Iran deal largely negotiated, to be announced shortly: Trump
'Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed,' says in post on Truth Social
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CPEC 2.0 in focus as PM Shehbaz visits China
Pakistan, China look to deepen trade, technology and strategic cooperation as ties mark 75 years
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Saad Edhi welcomed at Karachi airport after release from flotilla detention
Describes detention in international waters, says he faced torture and inhumane treatment after Israel custody
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US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
WHO raises risk of Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak to 'very high', declares emergency in DRC and Uganda
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Muslim Conference, Muttahida Ulema Council forge alliance for AJK polls
Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan says political activity has intensified in AJK ahead of upcoming elections
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9 suspected terrorists killed, four CTD officials martyred in Balochistan gunbattle
CTD-led intelligence operation in Kuchlak, Nohsar targets militant hideouts
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Fact-check: Punjab govt has so far not restored pre-partition street, locality names in Lahore
Renaming is under deliberation but no formal action taken
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Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
The-38-year-old is struggling with a hamstring injury
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Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time
They had never previously won the French Cup despite reaching the final three times
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Litton Das’ Taunts
Tempers flare between Litton and Rizwan in Sylhet
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N Korean women crowned Asian champions
They beat Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final
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Pressure on Sundowns coach Cardoso
Sundowns defend a 1-0 lead over Moroccan hosts FAR Rabat in the second leg
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Spurs sweat over EPL survival
They must avoid defeat against Everton to stay in the Premier League
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France bans Israeli Cabinet Minister Ben-Gvir over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Israel drew criticism after video showed Gaza flotilla activists detained with hands bound at sea
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Banned ex-100m champ Kerley to compete clean at Enhanced Games
The athlete said he had chosen not to take any of the banned substances
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Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed: reports
The 71-year-old sustained a minor head injury during the attack
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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli
He claimed pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race
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Two Pakistani astronauts undergoing training in China
Training equips Pakistani astronauts with hands-on skills needed to fully execute mission in space
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Talha Anjum revisits Indian flag controversy, reflects on fame and hip-hop’s rise
Talha Anjum opens up on controversy, creativity and the emotional journey behind becoming one of the biggest rap stars
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Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
Saudi Arabia says 1,518,153 foreign pilgrims have arrived for this year's Haj by Friday
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'Encouraging progress' made towards final understanding after CDF Munir's 'highly productive' Iran visit: ISPR
Pakistan’s mediation efforts with Iran saw 'positive and constructive' talks as CDF Munir met Iranian leadership
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Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir welcome their second baby
Couple shares joyful news with fans in heartfelt Instagram post
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Indian premier, top US diplomat discuss deepening bilateral ties in New Delhi meeting
Rubio on four-day India visit, to attend Quad summit with Japan, Australia and Indian counterparts
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Iranian embassies using humour and satire to respond to Trump's threats
Rather than official diplomatic protests, the embassies resorted to memes and jokes
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Turkiye captures 10 ISIS suspects in Syria, including figure linked to Ankara train station attack
Among those seized was the man Turkish intelligence identifies as ISIS's intelligence chief for all of Turkey
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UN chief 'disappointed' after nuclear treaty conference fails to reach agreement
Guterres says the NPT Review Conference fell short at precisely the moment the world needed it most
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Punjab approves Rs50,000 fine for illegal dumping of animal waste during Eidul Azha
Over 176,000 sanitary workers, 40,000 vehicles to be deployed across Punjab to ensure cleanliness
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Sanam Saeed says Pakistani artists need identity beyond 'South Asian' label
Calls Cannes appearance 'breakthrough moment' for Pakistan
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Iran says US 'betrayals, contradictions, excessive demands' disrupting talks
Araghchi says despite deep mistrust toward US, Iran has re-entered the diplomatic process
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Eight terrorists killed in joint operation by CTD, police in K-P's Bannu
IGP says an officer martyred, another sustained injuries during intense exhange of fire
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Boat approaches tanker near Yemen, retreats after armed team deployed, says UK maritime agency
Armed security on a tanker near Socotra turned away a five-person small craft within 100 metres of the vessel
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New Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to hospital in southern Lebanon
Warplanes also damaged a large number of adjacent houses and infrastructure
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Pakistan tightens airport screening after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global emergency
Health minister orders screening protocols to prevent possible spread of virus
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Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
Analysts suggest that war could make Iran more likely to ramp up efforts to develop a nuclear weapon for defence
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K-P announces four-day public holidays for Eidul Azha
Says all offices, educational institutions, and businesses will remain closed on the notified dates
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Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast
Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough investigation after one of China's worst mining accidents in years
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Hangzhou on four-day official visit to China
Premier meets Zhejiang Party Secretary Wang Hao, lauds development model, joins signing of two cooperation documents
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Info ministry rejects Afghan Taliban-linked claims of cross-border drone strikes
Statement calls out Taliban for attempting to divert attention from militant activity originating from Afghanistan
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Passport system to go fully digital with e-passport rollout
Preparatory work for home delivery of passports in Pakistan, abroad completed, service will be launched soon
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PM Shehbaz announces likely fuel price reduction, seeks unity in House
He credits Field Marshal Asim Munir for global peace deal, praises Dar and Naqvi for their key roles
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Dar writes to UNSC seeking action over India's attempts to alter river flows
Letter warns Chenab projects aim to divert water, threaten Pakistan's water, food, economic security
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US-Iran deal shifts to crucial next phase
Technical talks set to begin in Switzerland
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Massoud's inclusion in EU talks angers Taliban
Europe pushes ahead with Afghan migrant return plans
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Pakistan's climate fight faces funding cuts
Rs2.478b for next fiscal termed peanuts
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8.6 million children trapped in labour
NCHR report urges urgent policy action as over 6.6m engaged in hazardous work
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Pakistan considers big fuel price cut
Petrol, diesel prices may plunge by over Rs55 per litre
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Senate pushes relief for salaried class, taxes on wealthy
Forwards 123 proposals on budget to NA
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From wild fantasy to reality
In barely 10 weeks, Pakistan succeeded in bringing two wartime adversaries to the negotiating table and succeeded
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Pakistan pulls off ‘deal of the century’
• PM, US & Iran presidents sign ‘Islamabad MoU’ • Traffic flows through Hormuz as accord takes effect
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Bilawal rejects street agitation, calls for dialogue
PPP chairman links Kashmir unrest to national cohesion
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New Delhi rattled by Brussels water event
Pakistan accuses India of efforts to derail debate on transboundary water governance
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PSX sheds nearly 2,500 points on profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes at 178,922 points as investors opt to book profits following a strong rally in previous sessions
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Gold drops below Rs440,000 per tola after steep global sell-off
Price of silver per tola falls by Rs413 in Pakistani market
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Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact
Brent crude futures fall 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel
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'Uncertain monsoon threatens agriculture'
PIDE dialogue calls for proactive climate risk management
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PSX surges 887 points as oil slides
KSE-100 crosses 181,400 as US-Iran peace hopes fuel bull run
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Industry urges targeted policy over tariff model
Experts warn 15% compression without energy, credit, logistics reforms may backfire
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Rs419b uplift projects recommended to ECNEC
CDWP approves Rs16.9b schemes, power sector modernisation, urban land systems among key initiatives
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Govt eyes deeper agri ties with Germany
Minister says agriculture contributes nearly 25% to Pakistan's GDP, but low crop yields remain a major challenge
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Pakistan, Iran fast-track border SEZ
Both sides renew $10b trade target as US sanctions expected to ease
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Forex reserves rise to $22.7b
Rupee steady at 278.27 while gold drops Rs2,300/tola on hawkish Fed signals, ceasefire
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Foreign firms take home $2b in profits
Repatriation rises 8.66% to $2.0007b as UK, China top list; power sector leads outflows
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NA body defers PIA tax exemption
Committee gives govt option to either withdraw concessions or extend to all airlines
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PSX hits fresh recent highs with 887-point
Benchmark climbs to 181,398 on geopolitical easing, on oil relief
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Gold, silver prices decline in Pakistan as global rates fall
Price of gold per tola falls by Rs2,300 to Rs452,936 in local market
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Fact check: UK did not warn Israel it would push global action over future Iran strikes
False social media posts claimed the UK warned Israel against further strikes on Iran, but no such warning was issued
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Iran's chief negotiator says US talks bound by Tehran's 'red lines'
Israeli security minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four Israeli soldiers killed
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‘No one can tell us what to do,’ Israeli defence minister says amid US criticism
Israel never asked US to fight alongside Tel Aviv, and 'will not move from the security zones,' Katz says
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US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users
Trump administration defends law, softens position mid-case on banning marijuana users from owning guns
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How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
Trump insists his deal with Iran is superior to Obama's, while critics say he has gotten much less, given up much more
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Telegram loses bid to overturn India's temporary blocking of the app
Govt cites features such as easy recreation of blocked channels, easy concealment of contact info as reasons for ban
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Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints
Two water samples from farms have been submitted by health officials to a state government laboratory for testing
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Andy Burnham's election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer
Burnham indicates he wanted to counter the rise of polarising, populist politics
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US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
White House says logistics of these negotiations have never been 'simple or predictable'
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Vance warns Israel against criticising deal
Asks Israeli cabinet to ‘wake up and smell the reality’
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Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze
Carries out biggest attack in years
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
Iran wants to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to United States two days before their next match
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Wallaby Slipper set for shock comeback
The 37-year-old eyeing a fifth Rugby World Cup
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Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passes away at 88
Ahmed, who covered hundreds of Tests and ODIs, dies in Karachi as cricket world mourns his passing
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Injured Neymar not travelling with Brazil squad for Haiti match
The 34-year-old was seen doing drills with the squad
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Mandhana stars as India rout of Netherlands
Mandhana and Verma put on 115 for the first wicket
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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn World Cup point
Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal
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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
They drew 1-1 against Morocco in the opener
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Blundell, Phillips lead NZ recovery
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England
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Sana's heroics in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan
They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston
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No.1 Scheffler chases US Open win
A field of 156 players tees off Thursday at the 7,440-yard Long Island layout
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Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout
The Mexican side eased past South Africa in the opening fixture
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Kane stars as England beat Croatia
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scored in 4-2 victory
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Sana's heroics in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan
They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston
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Blundell, Phillips lead New Zealand recovery
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England
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NZ on brink of Women's T20 World Cup exit
The White Ferns suffered a surprise defeat against Sri Lanka











































































































