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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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IT talent export to KSA hits new high
Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs
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Sheryl Crow calls for Trump's imprisonment over Epstein files
'He needs to be impeached and imprisoned along with every other person', says singer
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Grammy winner Bad Bunny lookalikes swamp San Francisco
Singer's fans take part in pre-Super Bowl contest for $100, bragging rights
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'Strong' clues emerge in search for news anchor's mother
Developments provide law enforcement with promising leads
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Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield indicted for child sex abuse
Arrest warrant had earlier been issued for him by authorities in New Mexico
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Mariah Carey makes Italian language fumbles, faces backlash
Critics say her Italian song 'Volare' at winter Olympic opening ceremony fell flat, was lip-synced
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First-ever 'PNCA Live Series' launched
Initiative aims to provide platform for artists from all regions of Pakistan
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KLF highlights Pakistan's fashion industry as soft power
Festival's Day Two focuses on economy, fashion, literary dialogue
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Nationwide shutdown to defend vote
Silence in face of the subversion of the people's right to vote amounts to complicity
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Karachi revival: security, business at the forefront
Tessori stressed that Pakistan would respond decisively to any aggression
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KLF 2026 puts economy under the microscope
Economists, policymakers call for structural reforms to reset Pakistan's economy
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The tiny travellers of the skies: unknown winter guests
Weighing only a few grams, the Bimaculata Larks play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance
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Awami Theatre Festival showcases Balochi drama
story centres on a humble family navigating the struggles of daily life
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Fatal road carnage claims five lives
Accidents death toll exceeds 100, with two brothers crushed by trailer
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Stray dog attacks put polio workers at risk
Two female vaccinators mauled in Korangi and Malir as authorities warn of rising canine menace
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Free doorstep healthcare for Pindi
Programme to focus on preventive community healthcare
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APHC leader pays tribute to Pakistan on Kashmir Solidarity Day
Altaf Ahmed Bhat recalled that Kashmir Solidarity Day was initiated by late Qazi Hussain Ahmed in 1990
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Oranges brighten capital in dry winters
Vendors report rise in demand for all varieties, with Kinnow, Fruiter being favourites
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Installation Garden urges public art discourse
PNCA presents unique exhibit format displaying works by 31 senior artists
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Emergency response plan devised following imambargah blast
Specialised and effective medical teams have been constituted, comprising senior medical officers
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No subsidised Ramazan bazaars this year
District administration cites severe economic constraints as markets are discontinued
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Excise, property owners in deadlock
DG has warned that officers demonstrating poor performance will face transfers and show-cause notices
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Gold, silver worth Rs880m seized at Islamabad airport
Two passengers intercepted after baggage scans revealed hidden precious metal
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Crackdown launched ahead of PTI's strike
Containers, prison vans, police contingents deployed on main routes across Pindi division
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Ajoka Theatre to stage 'Dara' at Faiz Festival
Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai
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FIA busts gold, currency smuggling ring
Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators
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De-watering under way from sewage-filled ponds
Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed
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LLF delves into writing, politics, history
Session also examined how authority compels individuals to create new moral justifications for their actions
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Two cops accused of rape, blackmail in Lodhran
Both constables have been suspended from service
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Rooftops turn into festive hubs
Visitors join Lahoris of all ages in Basant celebration
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Train services partially restored in Quetta
Restoration follows fluctuations in train services across province which have been disrupted due to security incidents
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K-P to challenge PHC ruling on Police Act
Law Minister Aftab Alam strongly criticised the ruling in social media post
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In-camera briefing on Tirah, Balochistan sought
ANP's Aimal highlights 'dire situation' in Tirah Valley
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Getting the big idea wrong
The biggest lesson of history is that we don't learn from history
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Time for offensive defence
Almost all acts of terrorism in Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa, Balochistan, now in Islamabad emanate from Afghan soil
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February 2024 ballot: an auto-correction is indispensable
The electoral commission has done all it can to push the PTI to the wall, notably denying the party its share of seats
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Shaky start
Performance against the Netherlands offered little reassurance that Pakistan is ready for the World Cup
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Household survey
Despite adequate funding, provincial autonomy following the 18th Amendment, Sindh's performance is alarming
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Feb 8: the way ahead
Opposition alliance, TTAP, has called for a standstill today, backed by traders, transporters, lawyers, politicians
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Patriotism betrayed?
To reduce the inherent anarchy and add to the predictability, productivity, humankind has, for millennia, evolved
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Sehwan thrums as Qalandar's devotees gather for 774th urs
Dance, devotion, spirituality converge as devotees flock to the saint's shrine, bridging faiths, generations
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America's late-cycle moment
Internal collapse looms for US amid inequality, polarisation and fiscal exhaustion
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Hardie leads rout as Zalmi skittle Kingsmen for 129 in HBL PSL final
Labuschagne, Usman failures spark Kingsmen collapse in Lahore final
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli









































































































