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Gems sector seeks value-addition
Industry warns billions are lost to raw exports, outdated mining, smuggling
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FBR seizes 2.75m kg of non-duty-paid tobacco
Estimated evaded duty on the seized goods is approximately Rs1.1 billion
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Govt, industry flag deep economic strains
Aurangzeb cites IMF-driven reforms as businesses warn of crippling energy costs and collapsing investment
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Industries demand urgent revival of rail freight
Transporter strike paralyses cargo, SAI warns of rising port charges, missed deadlines
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Circular debt blocks $1b gas field investment
Mari Energies warns Ghazi Ghaisakhori development cannot proceed without assured offtake, timely payments
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IMF cuts power subsidies to Rs893b
ECC approves higher Rs522b circular debt flow despite Fund's Rs400b ceiling
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In the gaze of a 4,000-year-old monkey
Among the thousands of Indus artefacts, a diminutive seated monkey stands out for its mastery and mystery.
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The brilliant disorder of the digital literary world
What once belonged to cafés, classrooms, and literary clubs now unfolds on WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube
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A memoir of grit and genius
Hollywood’s most lovable star finally reveals his best-kept secrets in his memoir that fans have waited for
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The end of useful climate diplomacy?
COP30’s delusion marks a turning point for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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When access decides ability
How lived experience, corporate shifts and design failures shape opportunity for persons with disabilities in Pakistan
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Pakistan’s quiet gaming rise
From small rooms to global studios, talent, trust, and payments are reshaping how Pakistani developers work globally
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America’s ideological shift
Trump’s National Security Strategy abandons global leadership for transactional alliances, and economic nationalism
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Peter Greene, 'Pulp Fiction' star, found dead in NYC
Actor was lying on floor, facedown with blood strewn everywhere, says neighbour
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Josh Hutcherson nearly played iconic role before 'Hunger Games'
Revelation offers rare glimpse into often unpredictable nature of film industry
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Disney's 'Zootopia 2' set to join $1b box office club
Film features returning character Judy Hopps
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TikTok hosts first Creator Day in Pakistan
The event brought together creators across entertainment, sports, food, and learning for training sessions
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RDA proposes Rs800m underpass at 9th Avenue
Project aims to ease chronic traffic congestion at twin cities' key entry and exit point
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Murree residents face firewood crisis
Local communities have called for the immediate restoration of the subsidised firewood supply to their UCs
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CCD 'encounter' leaves torture accused dead
Viral videos showing extreme torture of young men had sparked public outrage
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Hair-cutting case falters as TikToker vanishes
Court warns police, extends interim bail of accused Sana Bibi, Jabbar Khan until Dec 18
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Exam boards begin key appointments in Punjab
Interested education officers have been asked to submit online applications by December 31
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Body found in airline's office
Day old body of Irfan Baig, Airport Services Manager for Thai Air, was discovered in airline's office
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Petition filed over Benazir's images in Indian movie
PPP worker challenges unauthorised use of images of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, PPP flags in Dhurandhar trailer
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Pakistan's first AI-driven film set to premiere in city
The 50-minute film, 'The Next Salahuddin,' focuses on Gaza's current struggles
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'Vaccine shortfall could force patients to streets'
Pakistan to start local production with China's help, says Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal
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Tenants confess to murdering landlord over unpaid rent
Body of 65-year-old Asma recovered from bushes; victim allegedly killed by her tenants, a couple, over unpaid rent
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Fishermen protest detention of Pakistanis in India
President of Coastal Media notes that over 130 Pakistani fishermen from Karachi, Badin, Thatta, currently imprisoned
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National Games conclude with glittering finale
Bilawal Zardari hails the event as symbol of unity and national pride
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Four CCD men injured in encounter
Personnel injured during raid in Layyah district to arrest proclaimed offender Iqrar Hussain
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One killed, three injured in four alleged encounters
CPO directs officers to step up action against criminals involved in robbery, drug peddling, street crime
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Faisalabad rolls out citywide road safety, infrastructure plan
Six major arteries to get complete signage as MC accelerates development initiatives
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Whistleblower drive to curb poaching
Campaign offers cash reward to citizens who provide accurate, verifiable information
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Two young motorcyclists die in road crash
18-year-old Shaban, 21-year-old Yousaf killed in accident on Raiwind-Manga road
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Proceedings in PM's defamation suit adjourned
Court adjourned hearing of Rs10 billion defamation suit against PTI founder after defendant's counsel failed to appear
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Oil depot near school faces PHC challenge over safety risks
Petition alleges that depot lacks No Objection Certificates, has also led to the spread of diseases in the area
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Conviction of former DG ISI: political impact
Faiz ruling signifies hybrid regime's rigid boundaries, isolates PTI
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After Faiz
After Gen. Faiz’s conviction, Imran Khan remains central in Pakistan’s unfolding power struggle
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Together culturally, divorced politically
Once-thriving Indo-Pak literary, cultural exchanges fade, leaving a vacuum calling for renewal
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Slow death
Air pollution decreases Pakistan’s life expectancy by years, threatens decades of public health advances
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DNA ruling
Top court upholds consent in DNA testing, urges legal safeguards balancing privacy with justice
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IMF conditionalities
IMF funding steadies Pakistan’s economy, exposes domestic failures that make bailouts inevitable
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Dear saviours
Language of crisis, salvation keeps power intact, not accountable
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Govt pushes ahead with Basant revival, imposes strict kite laws
Kite registration rules, motorbike safety requirements finalised
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Sindh govt to release 'Mera Lyari' film to counter propaganda in Indian movie 'Dhurandhar'
Sharjeel Memon calls Indian film part of broader conspiracy, says Lyari is not violence but culture, peace and talent
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Two US troops, civilian killed in ISIS ambush in central Syria
Three wounded in attack; defence chief says assailant killed by partner forces
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Afghanistan must choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan: CDF Asim Munir
70% of militant formations from Afghanistan consist of Afghans, he said at National Ulema Conference on Dec 10
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Four injured as air compressor bursts at Sibi workshop
Officials say incident caused by technical fault, lack of safety measures, which is commonly seen at such shops
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Sameer stars as Pakistan crush India to clinch U19 Asia Cup title
He scored 172 off 113 as the Men in Green registered a massive 191-run victory
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KP governor calls for peace, legal process after Imran Khan verdict
Faisal Karim Kundi says convictions were decided by courts and cannot be reversed through protests
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Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of potential PTI protests
32 pickets established across city, Elite Force commandos on patrol as additional police personnel remain on standby
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NAB begins probes into Rs40bn Pakistan Railways land cases
Cases involve illegal occupation, disputed leases and unpaid dues across Lahore, Karachi, Mardan, Balochistan
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Pakistan looking for new wicketkeepers
Rohail, Saad, and Ghori are on the selectors’ radar
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Astronomical forecast suggests Rajab to begin on Dec 22
SUPARCO says moon age will exceed 35 hours by sunset on December 21
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PNS Khaibar commissioned as Pakistan-Turkey naval project advances
Turkish president says warships will boost Pakistan Navy’s operational and maritime security capabilities
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Dense fog disrupts traffic, diverts flights in Karachi
Fog affected Super Highway, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Clifton early morning
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Militants attack police vehicle near Afghan refugee camp in Bannu
Camp had been used by militants as cover for multiple attacks on security forces, says DPO
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President Zardari in Iraq for talks on trade, energy, manpower
Meetings to focus on trade, energy, reconstruction and people-to-people links
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The new agriculture frontier
Can Pakistan adopt digital agriculture quickly enough?
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PMD signs deal to set up automatic weather stations
High-tech sensor-equipped AWS systems are being installed in Pakistan for the first time
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Special children's school in Rawalpindi faces closure risk
The institute does not have its own government building and operates from rented premises
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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Resolving industry issues key to revival
SITE Hyderabad flags energy, infrastructure gaps; calls for gas tariff relief
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Pakistan receives $700m WB financing for tax reforms, budget transparency
'New loan package is multi-year, multi-programme initiative to support macroeconomic stability, service delivery'
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Gold moves further out of public reach as prices extend rally
Price of gold per tola rose by Rs1,300 to Rs456,162
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Bayer Pakistan continues its women’s health focus by launching new medication to treat endometriosis
Aligned with “Health for All, Hunger for None,” Bayer expands access to endometriosis treatment for millions of women
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ADB reviews progress on ML-I rail upgradation
Ground-breaking of Karachi-Rohri section set for July 2026; upgradation of ML-I urged
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Chaman traders raise concerns over border closures
Commerce minister says border decisions beyond ministry's mandate
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Gas utilities reject proposal to end fixed asset return
Oppose any change, as many benchmarks are linked to current pricing formula
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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US strikes kill five IS members
Forces say they struck more than 70 IS targets in what Trump described as 'very serious retaliation' for Dec 13 attack
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Wheelchair user flies into space
Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace, mechatronics engineer, was among passengers to cross Karman line
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‘Russian strikes aim to cut off Ukraine from sea’
Strikes have escalated even as US pursues uphill diplomatic drive to coax deal to end war
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How Hindutva hollowed out India’s secular promise
When a leading politician pulls a Muslim woman’s hijab in public, it is not a casual act
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Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Sources said Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
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Three Afghan migrants die of cold while trying to cross into Iran
The migrants tried to enter Iran on Wednesday but were stopped by Afghan border forces
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Seven elephants killed in India train accident
The driver hit emergency brakes, but the elephants charged toward the oncoming train
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US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Trump said Syria backed the strikes and the US was delivering “very serious retaliation,” he posted.
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Iran executes architecture student accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad
27-year-old allegedly confessed, becomes 10th person executed on espionage charges since June this year
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Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing amid rising unrest
Dhaka deploying police, paramilitary ahead of funeral; media and cultural sites attacked
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Google warns US visa staff against international travel
Embassy delays up to 12 months, international travel risking extended stay outside US
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Moscow intent on pressing on in Ukraine: Putin
Moscow will seize the rest of Ukrainian land he has proclaimed as Russian by force if talks fail
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal










































































































