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FX dips by $7m as SBP plans Rs4.35tr auction
Reserves decrease to $11.5b while gold jumps Rs4,300, silver hits 13-year high
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Stricter waste regulations at coasts, ports urged
Minister outlines $1b investment plans, need for reduction of freight charges, local capacity expansion
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Caution urged on foreign advice
Think-tank urges govt to choose between home-grown recipes, IMF prescriptions
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Public input invited on SME finance guidelines
SBP drafts new lending regulations for small to mid-range businesses amid calls for reform
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NEPRA approves Rs50b write-off for KE
Regulator clears part of KE's Rs76b claim for FY2017-23 amid investor concerns, operational challenges
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GDP growth forecasted at mere 2.44%
LSE report says manufacturing slump, crop failures, and policy missteps dampen outlook
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DDG files restraining order after Halle Bailey’s alleged firearm incident
DDG seeks restraining order, alleging Halle Bailey posed a danger to their son after a reported firearm incident.
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No sign of Imran being released, says Gandapur
K-P chief minister observes they reserve the right to protest
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No decision yet to annul treaties with India: FO
Issues a clarification a day after Asif said Simla Agreement lost sanctity
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Imran, Bushra fail to get Eid relief
IHC defers hearing on petitions seeking suspension of £190m case sentences till June 11
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RAW funding Fitna al Hindustan: Bugti
Balochistan CM says enemy wants to destabilise Pakistan
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Leaders rally for green Pakistan
President, PM urge unity for cleaner country on World Environment Day
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Lego 'One Piece' sets now available for pre-order ahead of August launch
Lego's 'One Piece' sets inspired by the Netflix series are now available for pre-order and release on August 1, 2025.
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Child molester held
A police spokesperson said the accused, Asad, entered the victim's house in Niaz Beg and began harassing her
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Hafizabad gang-rape prime suspect killed in encounter
Three accomplices flee after encounter
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Car riders steal goats tied outside house
Other cases in which sacrificial animals were stolen have also been reported.
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CM urges public support for plastic-free Punjab
Calls upon youth to become an environment-friendly force
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Emissions certification misses the mark
The recently launched pilot project fails to address pollution instigated by motorcycles, rickshaws and fuel
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Ayeza Khan under fire for 'insensitive' statement
Actor's comments follow the murder of Sana Yousaf
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Brazil's funk star's arrest sparks censorship debate
MC Poze de Rodo was arrested for glorifying crime
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Reddit sues AI firm
Anthropic allegedly trained bots using user comments
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How we love and lost Bakra Eid
Everyone's favourite festival is back, time to put our blinders on
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Life of Chuck' explores essence of life and love
Tom Hiddleston stars in Stephen King adaptation
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Why is 'Mera Jism Meri Marzi' so controversial?
Mira Sethi reflects on women's autonomy, society's flaws
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Haunted by missed potential
Exceptional performances add life to 'Deemak' and then the ghosts arrive
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'Andheray Kay Roop' shines at drama festival
The story revolves around a blind girl battling loneliness
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Cleanliness drive set for Eid
Moreover, 73 permanent and 168 mobile transfer stations have been established.
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FIA 'uncovers' multibillion-rupee scam
SBP report had revealed call center network linked to suspicious transactions worth billions from 36 accounts
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Zakat Department cancels Eid payouts
Fails to distribute promised financial aid to orphans, widows and needy families
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Stitching costs surge ahead of Eid
Customers express frustration over rising charges and closed bookings at tailor shops
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Demand of barbecue essentials surges
Citizens view barbecue gatherings as essential part of Eid festivities
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Rawalpindi goes full 'bakra mode'
Soaring prices, traffic jams and overcrowding mark start of peak buying season
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PHC halts rollback of cadet promotions
Bars K-P police from undoing ranks, seeks departmental reply
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Petition urges ECP to disqualify Gandapur
The petition, submitted by Advocate Arsalan Afridi
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K-P grant shortfall sparks LG fury
Local govt workers, pensioners face Eid hardship
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ECP announces elections on LG reserved seats
Elections to be held for reserved seats including women, workers, farmers, non-Muslims
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Cattle traders draw public rage
With Eid just around the corner, sacrificial animals are being sold at unregulated prices without proper health test
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Putin offers to mediate on Iran nuclear talks in call with Trump, says Kremlin
Putin told Trump he could help speed up Iran nuclear talks, though Trump said Tehran was “slowwalking” negotiations
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Musk accuses Trump of being named in Epstein files
Elon Musk claims Donald Trump appears in unreleased Epstein files, sparking political backlash and viral debate.
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Police identify eight prime suspects in SC lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam's murder case
Arrest warrants issued for perpetrators behind targeted killing
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Kidney transplant racket busted
One arrested, six suspects escaped
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Renovated Hub Canal to open on Aug 13: Mayor
He said old videos of the canal bringing water from Hub Dam to Karachi are being used for propaganda
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Minority Rights March set for 10th
Government of Pakistan has officially observed August 11 as National Minorities Day since 2009
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Bar association officials visit CJP
CJ said that the district judiciary remains central to the ongoing priority agenda
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PAC orders sacking of 19 fake KDA employees
Parliamentary graft-buster orders probe into commercial use of amenity plots
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Factory fire exposes lack of safety protocols
Eight injured; structure collapses after the inferno
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Shootouts in metro: cop injured, 'robber' held
Further investigations are underway, along with efforts to trace the absconding suspects
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Neurologist Dr Nadir Syed passes away at 60
Family confirms late neurologist found unresponsive this morning
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Major reforms in transport, education win cabinet's nod
Vehicle registration system to be linked to CNICs
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Minor among six dead in road crashes
Bodies of two unidentified men found at separate locations
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Experts sound alarm on Pakistan's deepening water crisis
Warn half of the global population could be living in water-stressed river basins by 2030
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SC to take up election disputes today
A three-member bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan will hear these appeals, starting at 9:30am
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Gang-rape accused among four 'killed in encounters'
Operations in Kasur, Lahore, Kahna target wanted criminals across province
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Punjab school vacations extended
Reopening delayed till September to protect kids from hot weather
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Panel proposes corporate tax cut, refund in 72 hours
Industrial Policy Committees suggest slashing tax rate to 26% in 3 years; call for export-friendly measures
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Cabinet exempts import of unregistered drugs
Allows import of essential medicines for use in hospitals, institutions only
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SBP reserves fall $72m on debt repayments
Total deposits stand at $19.5b; gold soars Rs2,900/tola
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Pakistan risks losing investors: GSMA
IT minister skips key summit as GSMA flags high taxes, low spectrum access
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ECNEC approves Rs1.5tr for 27 projects
Approvals in just 2-hour meeting raise questions over scrutiny, IMF compliance
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PRL to buy Nigerian Bonny Light oil
Refinery makes first such purchase amid shift towards cheaper options
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Record-setting rally continues at PSX
KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive
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Self-meter reading app users rise to 1m
Initiative cuts power sector losses by Rs191b, prevents over-billing
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Pakistan refinery to import first Nigerian Bonny Light crude next month
500,000-barrel, light-sweet crude cargo expected to load later this month, arrive in Karachi by late September
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PSX’s record-setting rally continues on investor optimism
KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive
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Govt moves to amend bankruptcy law to support struggling firms
They also recommended the inclusion of companies availing relief under SBP Circular No 29
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Govt raises Rs589b via securities
Rupee slips after 10-day rally to 282.67/$; gold gains Rs1,300/tola
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Trump's higher tariffs kick in worldwide
Hit major US trading partners, sparking defiance and concern
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China conducts first moon lander test
Development comes as Beijing pushes for manned mission by 2030
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Netanyahu eyes Gaza takeover
Says wants to control and not govern territory
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Global warming wreaks havoc
As in June, July showed a slight dip compared to the preceding two years
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Putin meets India’s security chief after US tariff hike over Russian oil
India buys major Russian oil, a key revenue source, and maintains strong Soviet-era ties, including arms imports
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Trump slams Intel’s new boss, urges immediate resignation
He said Lip-Bu Tan has China ties, as leadership shift risks derailing cost cuts and strategic reset plans
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France battles largest wildfire since 1949 as blaze continues despite losing intensity
Drone footage shows scorched land as wildfire burns area 1.5 times the size of Paris in southern France
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India bans 25 books in IIOJK over 'secession' claims
Order banning books was issued on August 5, marking the six-year anniversary of New Delhi's direct rule in IIOJK
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Trump urges all Middle East nations to join Abraham Accords for regional peace
Trump team in talks to bring Azerbaijan, Central Asian allies into Abraham Accords to boost ties with Israel
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India vows to protect farmers amid Trump’s tariff hike
New Delhi will take all necessary steps to protect national interests, says foreign minister
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Five dead after suspension bridge cable snaps in Xinjiang
China's central government sends task force to oversee investigation
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'Global icon' Son Heung-min joins LAFC
The 33-year-old will reportedly cost an MLS record $26 million
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Mueller signs with MLS Whitecaps
The 35-year-old left Bayern Munich at the end of season
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Ben Stokes joins N Superchargers
The England Test captain will mentor the side during The Hundred
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Sinner ready for Cincinnati title defence
He defeated rival Alcaraz at the Wimbledon final
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Khachanov topples Zverev in Toronto
He fought back from 3-1 down in the final-set tiebreaker
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West Indies name squad for Pakistan ODIs
Both teams will lock-horns in the first ODI at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba today
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Sana bags T20I career best 4-26 as Ireland take lead
Pakistan fell 11 runs short from the target
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Chappell backs Brook as Root successor
The 26-year-old batter has already notched up 10 Test tons
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Shouldn't have dropped Babar: Afridi
He pointed out that the batter was performing with a good strike rate
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Azan and Shamyl lead run tables
Shaheens conclude England series with mixed results
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Copa America final can't hide challenges
Brazil edge Colombia in an eight-goal spectacle to win their ninth title
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Pak to lobby for Olympic cricket spot at LA 2028
This will be cricket's only second appearance in the games since Paris 1900
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Osaka sails into Canadian Open semis
She defeated Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters
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O'Rourke ruled out of second Zim Test
The second Test will start in Bulawayo from today
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Saim makes huge leap in ICC rankings
Muqeem made a stunning jump of 69 places