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Govt to ensure financial stability
FinMin, bankers review implications of regional situation for financial services
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Russia prepares 10% spending cut
Russia's budget energy revenues halved while overall revenues fell by 11%
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Govt approves weekly oil price proposals
New mechanism will reduce lag between global crude movements and domestic price adjustments
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Govt pushes corporate bond market reforms
FinMin asks SECP to expand outreach on simplified bond issuance rules, regulatory changes
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Gold hits Rs543,262 on oil price concerns
Safe-haven asset rises Rs3,700/tola; crude-linked uncertainty ripples through commodities
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Tech fails to break mandi monopoly
Digital platforms handle only 2-3% of fruit, vegetable trade as middlemen dominate supplies
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Siblings killed by truck ahead of Eid
Family calls for justice as brothers die while buying Eid clothes
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Spreading Eid cheer for underprivileged children
Initiative allows over 250 children from Orangi Town to choose clothes, toys ahead of Eid
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206 lives lost in road mishaps so far this year
Most accidents involve trailers, water tankers and speeding coaches
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Petrol hike drives up ride fares in the city
Transport operators raise fares by up to 10% after Rs55/litre increase; commuters shift to public transport
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Lyari questions PPP's development pledge
Monem Zafar Khan further criticised government's fuel policies
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Mosquito swarms plague city
Residents demand urgent fumigation by civic authorities
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Universities to shift to online classes
Govt has imposed a 20 per cent cut in the Non-ERE (Non-Establishment Related Expenditure) budget for universities
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City turns out for Youm-e-Ali procession
Thousands participate in Nishtar Park gathering, procession amid tight security
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Sexual assault cases drop by 56% in Multan, police claim
Report shows drop in murder cases, with 18 incidents as compared to 22 last year
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Rs141b project set to transform sewerage system
Project aims to eliminate sewage ponds, protect groundwater
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Couple found dead at home
Investigation teams reached the spot, collected evidence to determine circumstances surrounding deaths
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Man killed, son wounded in violent clash
Matter had earlier been settled through reconciliation by local elders
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Child falls into manhole
Police registered a case, initiated legal proceedings in connection with incident
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Fuel price hike hits healthcare access
NGO ambulances strive to meet increased demand
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CM reviews K-P's disaster preparedness
Orders preventive measures, faster compensation for displaced families, flood contingency plan
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Board directs MTIs to enforce 2026 reforms
Grievance panels, performance monitoring introduced under amendments
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US-Iran conflict: not just optics
Have alternatives to Western liberalism ever been permitted to evolve in 'neutral' conditions, free from intervention?
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Middle East War — military notes
Can Trump achieve his stated war objectives through air and intelligence operations alone
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Let hope live!
Power sustained by confidence endures; power sustained by control isolates itself from the people it claims to serve
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Medicine shortage
Pakistan's stock of pharmaceutical raw materials is sufficient for only one and a half months
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Borrowing beyond means
We are now leaving our children with what could be a perennial contender for the world's worst-run country
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MPs' assets immunity
IMF rightly questioned attempts to restrict the people to know the assets of elected representatives, their income
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Israel's breaking bad in USA
Israel is no longer the victim but rather the entity in charge of the American government
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TTAP urges govt to consult Parliament, opposition on defence deals amid regional tensions
Expresses concern over the alarming situation in the region, strongly condemns attacks by US and Israel against Iran
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Shell declares force majeure to clients who buy Qatari LNG, sources say
Qatar halted production at 77 mtpa LNG facility last week, issued force majeure and informed customers of no LNG sales
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Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices; HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow
Dubai's status as a financial hub under threat as Iran threatens US and Israeli banks in Gulf region
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Iranian strikes damage at least 17 US sites across Middle East: report
Report says the intensity of retaliatory strikes has signalled that Iran was more prepared for war than anticipated
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As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
Pentagon says number of Iranian strikes has fallen sharply since the start of the war
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OPEC confirms big Saudi oil production hike ahead of Iran war, holds forecasts steady
OPEC says geopolitical developments need close monitoring, no forecast changes yet
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US at fault in deadly strike on Iran school that killed dozens of girls, says inquiry
Findings also contradict claims by Trump, suggesting Iran itself may be responsible for the strike
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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi announces jobs, medical support for national hockey team
PCB chairman meets national hockey team, congratulates them on qualifying for Hockey World Cup 2026
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Trump says Iran war will end ‘soon’ as there is ‘practically nothing left to target’
'Any time I want it to end, it will end,' US president was quoted as saying in an interview with Axios
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UK ends centuries-old hereditary seats in parliament upper chamber
House of Lords passes the Hereditary Peers Bill, fulfilling a reform launched more than 25 years ago
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'We only think of enemy's complete surrender,' says Iran's IRGC
Force vows to continue striking Israeli and US bases across Middle East until war threat ends
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Erdogan says Iran war must stop before whole region dragged in
Turkiye had offered to mediate between the sides before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began 12 days ago
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Spain's PM calls for end to UNSC veto power, criticises US over global conflicts
Pedro Sanchez also urges reforms to the United Nations system
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Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban
Cirium data shows Air India and IndiGo did not operate 64% of 1,230 flights to ME, Europe, N America in last 10 days
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SUPARCO predicts Eidul Fitr likely on March 21
Says chances of sighting the Shawwal crescent on March 19 considered very low
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HEC announces 4-day work week, online classes in universities amid austerity drive
Institutions to operate from Monday to Thursday, with up to 50pc staff and faculty working remotely on alternate days
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Three more vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Trump has threatened to ramp up US attacks on Iran if it continues to obstruct the strait
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PCB unveils 'Infinity Trophy' ahead of HBL PSL XI
Ceremony took place at National Bank Stadium in Karachi
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Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI series opener
Hosts chase target of 115 runs in just 15.1 overs with eight wickets in hand
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PM Shehbaz departs for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye amid Mideast crisis
FO says visit reflects Pakistans 'continued commitment to constructive diplomacy, multilateral cooperation'
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Pakistan calls for abolition of veto power, opposes permanent membership expansion
Envoy says veto powers should either be abolished or their use 'severely restricted'
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Saudi Arabia pledges $3b additional support, extends $5b deposit: finance minister
Aurangzeb says this would help reinforce foreign exchange reserves, strengthen the country's external account
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Pakistan moves toward quad framework
Mechanism taking shape amid Gulf conflict, next meeting set for Antalya
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Panel to assess Baloch university needs
CM directed the committee to avoid unnecessary appointments and focus on promoting quality education
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2,000 'flexible' lecturers risk losing jobs
K-P govt refuses to convert their status as ad hoc
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PTI hopes for revival of talks with govt
Gohar said PTI had consistently supported Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, particularly in easing Iran-US tensions
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Pakistan key to Iran-US talks, says Vali Nasr
Nasr highlighted that Pakistan has played a key role in sustaining dialogue
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Pakistan condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Calls for ceasefire, urgent humanitarian access
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Dar emerges as top-ranked global diplomatic leader
Pakistan positioned itself at the centre of high-stakes mediation efforts during the escalating Iran-US-Israel crisis
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Imran named prime accused in funding case
FIA likely to submit 57-page charge sheet in court today
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Naqvi urges return of offshore wealth
Says up to $10b could return before budget if traders act decisively
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President urges proactive US-Iran engagement
Shehbaz briefs Zardari on Iran peace talks
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Trump teases talks in Pakistan in 'two days'
US President says it's more likely that we go back there, Iranian officials say negotiating teams could return
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Gold prices continue upward trend locally, globally
The price of 24-carat gold per tola increased by Rs3,500 in Pakistan
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PSX surges over 4,700 points as Saudi funds lift market sentiment
Benchmark KSE-100 Index crosses 170,000 within opening minutes of trading
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Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
Conflict has sent prices of plastic soaring to roughly four-year highs by choking off flows of required raw materials
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Oil mixed as Middle East supply uncertainty outweighs hopes for US-Iran talks
Brent crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.4%, to $95.19 a barrel, paring earlier losses of as much as 0.9%
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IMF cuts growth forecast to 3.5%
Inflation projection raised to 8.4% for next year as CAD expected to hit $5b
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Minister urges rice exporters to target $10b
KPT chairman announces 60% cut in port charges as dredging work begins
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25% of Islamabad consumers get AMI meters
Power sector modernisation will check overbilling, remove human intervention
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Cotton harvest target set at 9.6m bales
Agri-committee fixes production targets for essential Kharif crops including rice, maize and sugarcane
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EDB tightens used vehicle import rules
Compliance with tax regulations is mandatory, including a valid NTN and active filer status with the FBR
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Development budget cut by Rs173b
NHA faces Rs38b cut as FinMin expresses 'expectation' for IMF board approval
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Aurangzeb calls for IMF surcharge review
Highlights ME supply shock impact at G-24 meeting, reaffirms commitment to reforms
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Crackdown to begin against illicit cigarette market
Without consistent enforcement, illegal operators will continue to undermine revenue collection
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PSX recovers on US-Iran diplomatic signals
KSE-100 surges 5,044 points; investors stay focused on global peace hopes
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Alibaba-backed BNPL firm gets SECP licence
KOKO TECH to tap into consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses
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Alibaba-backed Buy Now Pay Later firm gets SECP licence
Koko Tech to tap in to consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Saudi FM announcing end of reliance on US amid Mideast tensions
Review of full speech confirms that he does not make any of the statements attributed to him in the viral claims
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Trump says war 'very close to over' as US shuts down Iran's maritime trade
Says negotiations between US, Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two days
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Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports
TEE-01B satellite was acquired by IRGC’s aerospace force
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Iranian supertanker reached Iranian waters via Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade threats: report
Iranian media reports tanker passage despite US maritime restrictions
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Trump seeking 'grand bargain' with Iran: JD Vance
Says deal is not yet done because president wants deal where Iran doesn't have nuclear weapon
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Israeli strikes kill 9 in southern Lebanon, state media says
Israeli air raids kill civilians in Lebanon as talks offer slim hope
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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2
Japan's arms policy shift signals bigger global role amid rising security demand
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Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for 'urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon'
Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for 'urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon'
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Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism
First US pope says democracies stay healthy only when rooted in moral values
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Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call
Call between the two leaders lasts nearly 40 minutes
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Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days in Pakistan
'We're more inclined to go there ... you know why? Because the field marshal is doing a great job,' he says
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No discussions over payment of funds to stop Iranian attacks, Qatari official says
Iran demanded compensation from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan, alleging they aided US-Israeli strikes
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Pakistan calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon at OIC session
Condemns Israeli bombardment; urges uninterrupted humanitarian access, diplomatic push for peace
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China's Xi puts forward 4-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability
British finance minister 'frustrated and angry' over US Iran war strategy
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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








































































































