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Austerity's hollow veil
Country has responded with a historic 20% hike in fuel prices on existing stocks
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Why does the port of Fujairah matter to the oil market?
Fujairah exported about 1.7 million bpd of crude and fuels last year, about 1.7% of global demand
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Trump rejects efforts to launch Iran ceasefire talks, sources say
Oman and Egypt try to mediate, but lack of interest from the US and Iran suggests both sides digging in for conflict
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Five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Zelenskiy says energy sites outside Kyiv were targeted; homes, schools and firms hit in attacks
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German philosopher Juergen Habermas dies at 96, publisher says
Best known for his theory of political consensus-building, he shaped post-war Germany’s discourse more than any peer
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Trump urges other nations to send ships to secure Hormuz
Says US will continue bombing Iranian shoreline and vessels
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China, US begin crucial trade talks in Paris to ease tensions
Sixth round of talks to extend tariff truce, ease export controls and expand trade as markets watch closely
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Six terrorists killed in CTD operation in K-P's Lakki Marwat
Terrorists involved in martyrdom of seven police personnel in yesterday’s attack; president, PM laud security forces
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US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast war enters third week
Hit for the second time since February 28
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India frees Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after 6 months in jail
It is not clear if the charges against Wangchuk are dropped
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ICC reprimands Agha after he loses cool in controversial run-out against Bangladesh
All-rounder also receives one demerit point for throwing helmet and glove in anger after dismissal in Dhaka
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Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket
He won the ICC U19 World Cup in 2006 and ICC Champions Trophy in 2017
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Wood making slow progress
The pacer was cleared to play only the first Ashes Test
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African champions Pyramids hit back to draw in Morocco
Both sides settled with a 1-1 draw
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'Every lap is survival' laments Verstappen
Red Bull has suffered most with new car regulations
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Man United raring to go again
Newcastle United ended Carrick's unbeaten run last week
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Sabalenka sets up Rybakina rematch
She defeated Noskova in the Indian Wells semi-final
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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi 'cancelled or postponed': source
The decision is expected to be announced soon
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Mercedes' Antonelli blasts to Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history
He becomes the youngest driver in F1 history to achieve this feat
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Child killed, three injured in water tanker accident in Manghopir
Rescue officials said the deceased, Hassan, died on the spot after the tanker struck the motorcycle
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Pakistan rubbishes Afghan Taliban claim of captured post as 'false and fabricated'
MOIB says no credible evidence for Taliban's battlefield claims, Afghan public suffering under terror sponsors
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Indian seafarers stranded near Strait of Hormuz as Iran war traps ships at sea
Thousands of sailors wait for safe passage after drone strikes and missile attacks halt shipping near Iran
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BISE Lahore introduces biometric attendance for matric centres to curb cheating
Over 6,000 students at high-risk centres to be verified ahead of SSC exams beginning March 27
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Trump adviser urges US to ‘declare victory and exit’ Iran war
David Sacks warns further escalation could trigger regional instability and threaten Gulf oil infrastructure
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Gold, silver prices fall in global and local markets
Price per tola decreases by Rs8,700 in Pakistan
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Hassan Jahangir opens up about raising daughter as a single father
He reveals that his wife passed away about 25 years ago when their daughter was still very young
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Islamabad airport to shut for two hours on March 16
PAA issues NOTAM as regional conflict continues to disrupt Pakistan air operations
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PM says savings from austerity measures to be redirected for public relief
Shehbaz reviews fuel price pressures, orders salary cuts, vehicle curbs and spending restrictions across institutions
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Urdu as Art: Dubai exhibition reimagines the language visually
Dubai show 'Urdu: A Visual Language' presents Urdu script as visual art via calligraphy, digital works
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Pakistan military targets oil storage facilities in Kandahar under Ghazab Lil Haq
Video released by security sources shows the aftermath of strikes on oil dump sites in Kandahar
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Malala Yousafzai speaks out on Gaza’s education crisis
After talks with Palestinian UN officials, Malala vows continued support for girls’ learning and recovery
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'Audacity to provoke major military power': Zardari blasts Taliban drone attacks
President says regime has 'brought grave consequences upon itself' after drones injure four
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China urges dialogue to resolve Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, warns force will worsen crisis
Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for restraint and ceasefire, offers Beijing’s mediation to support regional peace
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North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills
Japan's coast guard said it had detected what could be a ballistic missile that fell into the sea
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Razzies crown ‘War of the Worlds’ 2025’s worst film
Razzies said the movie 'utterly destroyed H.G. Wells’ classic novel'
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Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam
No injuries reported, mayor describes it as deliberate attack against Jewish community
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Abu Dhabi arrests 45 for spreading misinformation, filming attack sites amid Iran strikes
UAE says air defences intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones as Gulf tensions escalate
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Palestinian actor says he can't attend Oscars because of US travel ban
'I am not allowed to enter the United States because of my Palestinian citizenship,' said Malhees
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Analysts say US threat of ‘no quarter’ for Iran breaches international law
Legal scholars cited by Al Jazeera say such language is prohibited under international humanitarian law
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Mehidy ignites 'sportsman spirit' row after controversial run-out
Pakistan batter says dismissal was within the laws but insists he would have acted differently in the same situation
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The Locate Chaand Taray 2026: what to look out for
Locate Bazaar is back this Eid. Here are a few new stalls that you should look out for this Eid
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US offers reward for information on Iran's supreme leader, senior officials
Reward targets 10 officials associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Israel weighing biggest Lebanon ground invasion since 2006: report
Axios states Israeli incursion could draw Lebanon deeper into the escalating regional conflict involving Iran
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US now begging others, even China, to help it make Hormuz safe, says Iran’s FM
Says Iran calls on brotherly neighbours to expel foreign aggressors
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Turkey downs third Iran's ballistic missile
Tehran's embassy in Ankara denies involvement
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Listed fertiliser firms' profit soars to Rs141b
Earnings driven mainly by higher urea purchases, lower charges
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PSX ends lower on caution ahead of weekend
KSE-100 settles at 153,866, down 555 points over geopolitical fears
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President Zardari congratulates Iraqi President Nizar Amidi on winning election
Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic
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FM Dar calls on US, Iran to uphold ceasefire commitment after talks end without agreement
Vance says it's bad news for Iran, much more than the United States of America
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THE GREAT GOLD SQUEEZE
Gold has long balanced sentiment and survival—but rising prices are reshaping that equation.
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Gilgit-Baltistan elections to be held on June 7
Polls will be held under Election Act 2017 and G-B Order 2018
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
Iranian delegation also left Islamabad, Mehr news agency reports
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Of means and memes
Can memes be harmless fun or propaganda as the US and Iran use real death and destruction
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Why Gen Z has trouble saying 'forever'
'Let’s see where this goes' is the new language of commitment.
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Where the sky bleeds henna
Ghalib, Faiz, and Hallaj echo through a contemporary English voice
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Return of the rising curve
Pakistan tops the Global Terrorism Index 2026, but the ranking tells a deeper story than numbers alone
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The weaponisation of the Internet
Attempts to restrict online access have increased across the world, making 2025 the highest on record for such curbs
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Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role
PTI said the talks should help 'advance the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah'
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NDMA issues rain forecast for northern regions
NDMA said Sindh and Balochistan are likely to experience hot and dry weather
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'War is not an option'
Bilawal calls 'Islamabad Talks' key to regional peace
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KSA, Qatar offer $5b assistance to Pakistan
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves remain under pressure due to rising import costs
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Tarar: govt facilitated 50 foreign journalists
Ministry establishes facility at Jinnah Convention Centre
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7m bpd after attacks
Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise
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Turkiye brands Netanyahu ‘Hitler of our times’ as flotilla case sparks sharp war of words
This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales
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Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US
Orban's defeat could unblock $105bn EU loan for Ukraine, strip Russia of its closest ally in bloc
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Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
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Israeli airstrikes kill 22 more in Lebanon
Tel Aviv rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah before Beirut talks next week
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UK pauses plan to cede Chagos Islands
London says will try to persuade Washington
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Israeli strike kills 7 at Gaza police checkpoint
Gaza death toll rises to 72,328 despite ceasefire
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Russia, Ukraine trade prisoners, drone strikes
Exchange 175 inmates of war each after UAE helps mediate swap ahead of Easter truce
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 exceeds 2,000
In its latest statement, the ministry reported that 97 people were killed and 133 injured over the past 24 hours.
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London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
First gathering since London High Court ruled ban on pro-Palestinian group unlawful in February
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Russia and Ukraine trade prisoners, drone strikes ahead of Easter truce
Exchange 175 prisoners of war each after the United Arab Emirates helps mediate the swap
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction












































































































