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Transport, communication show mixed performance
Port Qasim cargo dips, NHA projects cut as govt shifts focus to fewer, high-priority schemes
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Agriculture falters on disappointing 2.68% economic growth
Livestock, poultry prevent outright collapse, stagnation and decline in key crop output remains troubling
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Power capacity rises to 46,605MW
Electricity use drops 3.6%, raising idle capacity payments to Rs2.52.8tr which consumers are forced to pay
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Current account surplus termed historic achievement
High remittances, robust IT exports lead to $1.9b surplus
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Experts warn against taxing freelancers, content creators
PAFLA, P@SHA urge govt to focus on foreign exchange growth, not burden digital economy
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Tax exemption costs jump to Rs5.8tr
Represents surge of Rs2tr in first year of current govt, despite withdrawal of many tax breaks
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Alcaraz battles back to win French Open
Spaniard outlasts Sinner in a historic title clash for the ages
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Kolkata to host South Africa Test
India-West Indies second Test also shifted from Kolkata to Delhi
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Mbappe fires France to Nations League bronze
They defeated the host nation 2-0 in Stuttgart
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Portugal beat Spain to win Nations League
They defeated the defending champions 5-3 on penalties
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Australia favourites to retain WTC crown
An upset win for South Africa could change their status in world cricket
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Hasan bags hat-trick in Vitality Blast
He ended up with a six-wicket haul in the game
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Specialist batters 'outdated' in T20 cricket: Hesson
Pak white-ball head coach says players must meet team requirements
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Salman tipped to lead Pak in all formats
Rizwan, Shan's captaincy under threat as PCB ponders change
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I have to say what's necessary for society: Banu Mushtaq
Indian author on writing, winning Booker Prize
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Artist goes to prison 'willingly' at LA museum
Pussy Riot's Nadya showcases new performance
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Lilo & Stitch' stays on top in third week
Disney remake rules US box office again
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Sania Saeed talks hierarchy of abuse
Kamli' actor discusses women's rights, justice and more
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Handheld 'ROG Xbox Ally' devices unveiled
Microsoft partners with ASUS on portable consoles
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Maybe Happy Ending' wins big at Tony Awards
Dazzling night marks record-setting Broadway season
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Buried within four walls
How 'Parwarish' sheds light on domestic suffocation
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Bangladesh's growing predicament
The reform commission about political parties held several meeting but remained inconclusive.
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Beauty, defeat and the unbroken spirit of Pakistan
These floods were not just a freak of nature - they were the unmistakable fingerprints of climate change.
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Pakistan & AI
The theme of this year's report focuses on AI and its vast potential to accelerate human development.
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Relentless power outages
This is not simply a matter of infrastructure or electricity theft
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Eid under occupation
This war is no longer about defence; it is about domination and total annihilation
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Story of missed targets
The tax collection target is likely to swell to Rs16 trillion
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Advice and accountability
The role of consulting firms in designing such systems begs not just the question of accountability but also of hubris
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Orlando Bloom expresses optimism about potential return to Pirates of the Caribbean franchise
Orlando Bloom discusses potential Pirates of the Caribbean comeback, during ITV interview on Deep Cover promo tour.
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JD Vance denies Gaza genocide after Theo Von confronts him on This Past Weekend podcast
Theo Von confronts JD Vance on Gaza war, genocide claims and U.S. role in Israeli military aid.
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TikTok star Khaby Lame detained in US over visa violation
Khaby Lame, 25, detained in US for visa overstay after Met Gala visit; released same day and has left the country
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Israel waging 'campaign to obliterate Palestinian life in Gaza': UN expert
Israel committed "extermination" in Gaza, targeting civilians in shelters in a bid to erase Palestinian life
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Bilawal warns Pakistan-India war threshold at ‘historic low’
Former foreign minister cautions that another attack could immediately trigger war
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Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds dismissed
Justin Baldoni’s $400 million counter-lawsuit dismissed by court, citing insufficient evidence for defamation.
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White House defends crackdown on protesters in LA as Trump calls for California governor's arrest
Trump's immigration policy sparks fierce clash between Democrats and Republicans over migrant deportations
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Air Karachi gets CAA nod, hopes to launch soon
Retired Air Vice Marshal Imran Qadir to lead Air Karachi as COO, backed by ex-Pakistan Air Force team
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Sana Mir becomes first Pakistani woman to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Sana was honoured alongside MS Dhoni, Sarah Taylor, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, Matthew Hayden, and Daniel Vettori
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America’s immigration dilemma: Law, accountability, and the crisis within
The writer is former press secretary to the president and former press minister at the Embassy of Pakistan to France
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US and China hold trade talks in London to ease tensions
London talks follow first public call between Trump and Xi since his return to the White House, held just days earlier
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Dozens of containers lost at sea as fire erupts on Mumbai-bound ship
270m vessel left Colombo on June 7, expected to reach Mumbai by June 10 with a 12.5m draft.
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Former beauty queen and Univision TV host, Patricia Fuenmayor dies at 51
Univision correspondent Patricia Fuenmayor dies at 51 following a private battle with cancer.
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Development banks pledge €3b to fight ocean plastic by 2030
UN warns ocean plastic waste could triple to 37M tons a year by 2040, up from 11M tons in 2021 if trends continue
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Apple braces for turbulent WWDC amid technical, regulatory storm
Apple lags in AI upgrades as rivals surge; courts may soon challenge App Store rules and fees in US and Europe
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Bilawal slams Indian aggression at Chatham House, calls for global action
The delegation stressed Pakistan’s armed forces, with the full support of the people, gave a strong response to India
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Pakistan's IT sector emerges as fastest-growing industry
The telecom sector also posted strong performance, with revenues reaching Rs803b
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Over one million Pakistanis went abroad for work in FY 2024–25: Economic Survey
Report highlights labor migration trends across provinces and regions, with Punjab leading way by significant margin
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Pakistan’s health spending below 1% of GDP, reveals Economic Survey 2024–25
The report reveals that the total allocation for health during the current fiscal year stood at Rs. 925 billion
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India blocks Sikh pilgrims from visiting Pakistan for Guru Arjan Dev Ji anniversary
PSGPC says Indian action undermines religious harmony
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Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25: wins, warnings and what’s next
Real GDP recorded growth of 2.68% in FY2025
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Pakistan, Iran set $8bn annual trade target in bid to deepen bilateral ties
Ministers urge stronger cross-border ties, agree to fast-track Joint Economic Commission session
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The missed diagnosis
Without reliable diagnostics, even the best treatment plans in Pakistan often start with guesswork.
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Red carpet rolled out for Iran's president
Dr Pezeshkian is accompanied Iranian FM, senior ministers, other high-ranking officials
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The new trade colonialism
Trump’s new deals revive the 19th century unequal treaty, with profound consequences
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No space to nurse
Lack of nursing arrangements mean mothers find formula feeding more convenient
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From hymn books to hashtags
In Punjab, church music constitutes a space where colonial form intersects with local expression
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Doctrine of spectacle, optics of defeat
With Operation Sindoor, Modi promised dominance. Instead, it exposed the limits his hard-power theatrics
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Punjab to remain in the grip of climate events
Experts warn that if a climate policy is not devised soon, extreme weather patterns will become the new normal
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Two suspects arrested in Rs9.7m cash van heist
Rs3.47m, car, weapons recovered; IGP announces cash reward for cops
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Trump wins his deal, Pakistan eyes the future
The tough deal may favour US, but Pakistan can still spin a win out of market access & political clout
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Seven suspects booked for lawyer's targeted killing
Sindh Bar Council announces strike on August 4
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Centre revives Rs20b uplift projects in Karachi, Hyderabad
PIDCL to restart 193 cancelled schemes; pledges end to commissions, kickbacks, political interference
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Gandapur hosts first peace jirga with tribal elders
K-P government launches series of regional jirgas to promote peace and development in tribal districts
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Alam's body recovered from sea after fatal leap with children
Sagheer Alam identified his brother, a resident of Orangi Town
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Child labour data reveals alarming trends
Over 1.6m children under the age of 17 are engaged in dangerous, exploitative work conditions
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Demand grows as cement sales surge 30%
Industry supplies nearly 4m tons to domestic, export markets
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PSX breaks 141k barrier in volatile week
KSE-100 hits all-time high amid renewed US-Pakistan trade optimism
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E-invoicing system labelled 'disastrous' for SMEs
Industrial body says traders lack infrastructure for new digital system
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Azerbaijan to export 1.2 bcm of gas to Syria
Economy minister says transportation route defined through Turkish territory under coordinated arrangement
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Train derailment hits modernisation
Safety lapses and infrastructure delays continue to erode public trust
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Govt opens public feedback on Draft National Housing Policy 2025
The goal is to ensure transparency and wide engagement
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Textile industry slams EFS changes
Cautions amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme will severely impact value-added sector
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Pakistan, Romania explore direct trade route via Black Sea
Envoy proposes Constanta Port access, seeks deeper ties in trade, energy, IT
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ExxonMobil likely to come back for offshore venture
Hopes arise following Pakistan-US deal on oil, gas field development
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11,000 taxpayers sent 'nudging' notices
FBR warns businesses of penalties, account freezes; KCCI slams move
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Sugar import plan raises many eyebrows
Traders and sugar mill owners are both beneficiaries
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Gold soars to Rs359,000 per tola amid international spike
Gold prices surged in both global and local markets, with per tola rate in Pakistan climbing by Rs6,100
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Senate panel gives NHA deadline on N-55 project
Body chairman demands audit of bidding process, financial claims
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Exports rise to $31.75b despite global headwinds
Textiles, non-traditional sectors drive growth; minister issues steps to sustain momentum
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Gas, sugar and footwear drive annual SPI higher
Short-term inflation rises 1.98% YoY despite drop in prices of tomatoes, chicken, wheat
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Trump wins his deal, Pakistan eyes the future
The tough deal may favour US, but Pakistan can still spin a win out of market access & political clout
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New push to reach plastic pollution pact
Plastic pollution is so ubiquitous that microplastics have been found on the highest mountain peak
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S Africa arrests 1,000 illegal miners
There could be more arrests because there are still illegal miners underground
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India undeterred by Trump threats
Modi govt to maintain Russian oil imports
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US envoy meets Israeli hostage families
Hostages and Missing Families Forum confirmed the meeting was underway
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Dhaka to unveil democratic overhauls
Govt says 'July Proclamation' to be presented to nation
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How PAF shot down Indian jets with J-10
World's largest air battle in decades saw 110 aircraft clash in a one-hour night fight, experts estimate
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DR Congo, Rwanda outline deal: US
A peace agreement reached in June aimed to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo
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Children in besieged Gaza dying at 'an unprecedented rate'
More than 100 people were killed, and hundreds of others were injured
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More clashes and arrests at UK immigration protests
Two groups clashed briefly at the start of the protest before police split them up
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Pakistan pushes for ceasefire to end Ukrainian conflict
Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and a durable peace
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Bangladesh to unveil democratic reforms on coup anniversary
Bangladesh has faced political turmoil since students ousted PM Hasina on August 5, 2024, ending her 15-year rule
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Israel army chief warns of relentless combat over hostage crisis
Of 251 kidnapped in Hamas’s October attack, 49 remain in Gaza—27 confirmed dead, says Israeli military.
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Hamas rejects disarmament without Palestinian state
Qatar and Egypt back plan urging Hamas to disarm and support two-state solution under Palestinian Authority control
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Global plastic treaty talks resume amid deep divisions
Talks resume after December’s failure to reach a deal on curbing millions of tonnes of plastic waste yearly
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England fight back but India lead grows
The visitors look to draw the Test series 2-2
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South Africa want promising batsmen to show potential
The Proteas pin high hopes from Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis
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Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham
The captain would bid farewell this summer after a decade, he is linked to move to MLS
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Piastri dominates Hungarian GP final practice
The Formula One championship leader outsped teammate Norris in 1min 14.916 sec
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Ledecky reigns over McIntosh
The 2024 Olympics gold medallist clocked championship-record 8 min 05.62 sec in 800m freestyle
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Bheda Tigers storm into KPL final
Winners outplay Dhara Dabang by 8 wkts in first semi-final
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Sevastova stuns defending champ Pegula
The world number 386 booked the Canadian Open fourth round encounter with Osaka
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Wasim Jr resumes training
He sustained a side strain injury during HBL PSL season 10
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Babar, others reach Florida for WI ODIs
First ODI between Pakistan and West Indies to be played in Trinidad and Tobago on August 8
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Dubai to host Pakistan-India showdown as Asia Cup 2025 venues announced
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi unveils venues, match timings for eight-team tournament hosted by UAE
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Qin takes 'miracle' second breaststroke gold
The Chinese world record holder surged to the wall in 2 min and 07.41 sec
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Newcastle reject Liverpool bid for Isak: reports
The 25-year-old has been linked with Liverpool since the end of last season
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Ireland unveil T20I squad for Pakistan series
They are targeting the Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier
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Naveena Steel Jnr Padel C'ship begins
86 participants from all over Pakistan are competing
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McLaren's Norris leads Hungarian practice
The Briton lapped the Hungaroring with a best time of one minute 16.052 seconds ahead of Piastri