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NEPRA grills Power Division over FCA deferral
Consumers, regulators slam last-minute move to block Rs4.69/unit FCA relief as CPPA warns of upcoming tariff hike
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Gold up Rs108,500 in FY25
Bullion jumps to Rs350,200/tola; rupee down Rs5.4 vs dollar in a year
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IT minister avoids PTCL-Telenor merger comments
Unveils smart city vision for Islamabad, including fibre connectivity; free public Wi-Fi rollout planned
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Duty on Galvalume steel imposed
Pakistan concludes first anti-circumvention case, slaps 40% levy on import
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US approves $510m sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel following Iran conflict
Israel launched an unprecedented air campaign targeting Iran's nuclear sites, scientists, military leaders on June 13
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Trump claims to have found wealthy buyer for TikTok
US President predicted China would approve the sale
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Seoul marks 'Squid Game' final season with cosplay parade
Korean drama's latest instalment dropped on Friday
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She just wants to act
Mahira Khan talks Love Guru, age backlash, and future roles
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G7 risks disappearing into oblivion
Beneath G7 downfall, there lies aggrandisement of threats and advancement of self-seeking interests
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Trump Doctrine 2.0
Trump is known for making U-turns in his policy statements
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Do we need information commissions?
Pakistan ought to seriously revisit the entire RTI process
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Mounting monsoon toll
This phenomenon, coupled with Pakistan's inefficiency at enacting early warning systems
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Stripping oversight
Standing committees are the bedrock of legislative oversight
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The tariffs fixation
The move has surprised many as it has come days after the federal budget
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What can they read?
The nearly 700-page book beautifully captures these threads from the perspective of a young boy
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PBF forms 7-member committee for polls
National event in Dec, Malaysian team to compete
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Pak outplay Japan in crucial netball clash
Asian Youth Girls Netball C'ship in full swing
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Williams hits ton but SA still on top
South Africa lead by 216 at the close of play on second day
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Kane fires Bayern into CWC last eight
Vincent Kompany's men earned an entertaining 4-2 victory against spirited Flamengo
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Djokovic still hunts milestones
He prepares for his 20th Wimbledon bidding
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PSG dominate Miami to reach CWC quarters
Joao Neves netted twice for Luis Enrique's side in 4-0 victory
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Will the Asia Cup be held this year?
The tournament is scheduled to be played in September
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SL's Nissanka on verge of cricketing greatness
He eyes place among ICC's top ten batters across all formats
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Sufiyan likely to be called for BD series
Pakistan will play three T20Is in July
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Azhar named as acting red-ball coach
He will serve in this capacity until the conclusion of his current contract
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Trump to lift Syria sanctions in bid to revive economy, foster regional ties
Trump lifted Syria sanctions in May after Saudi, Turkey appeals following Assad family's fall by Ahmed al-Sharaa
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Turkey evacuates over 50,000 as wildfires rage in Izmir province
Worst blaze starts in Seferihisar near Izmir, spreading fast with winds up to 120 km/h, officials say
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Govt sticks to the script, hikes fuel prices again
Petrol raised by Rs8.36 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs10.39 per litre
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President Zardari signs Finance Bill 2025-26 into law
Last week, National Assembly approved Rs17.57 trillion federal budget with certain amendments
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Canada scraps digital services tax, paving way for renewed US trade talks
Trump halts Canada trade talks over digital tax, vows new tariffs, risking renewed tensions after period of calm
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Govt to end collection of electricity duty via bills
Awais Leghari requests all CMs to explore alternative mechanisms for collecting provincial levies and duties
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Anosh Ahmed empowers public services via blockchain technology
With innovation, community empowerment, and Chicago Crypto Hub, Dr Ahmed promotes public policy adoption of blockchain
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Two firefighters shot dead in Idaho ambush, gunman found dead after standoff
Firefighters ambushed on arrival; suspect tracked by phone and found by SWAT as fire approached his location
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India's disinformation campaign on CPEC and AJK
The writer is a freelance contributor with special focus on issues related to international and national security
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Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia-Italy route, leaving one dead, 87 rescued
Nearly 30,000 migrants, including 5,146 unaccompanied minors, have arrived in Italy so far this year, officials say
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Naqvi vows tight security, enhanced surveillance for Muharram
Interior minister says security placed on high alert to thwart any nefarious designs of cowardly enemies
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Pakistan Navy's combat readiness strengthened across all domains: Admiral Naveed Ashraf
Navy chief praises leadership of Air Chief Marshal, commending PAF's efforts in modernising and tech integration
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Violence in Pakistan declines by 32% in Q2 2025
Report highlights reduced fatalities and improved counter-terrorism
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Pakistan's PR to UN in Vienna elected UNIDO president
Ambassador Kamran Akhtar is the first Pakistani to be honoured with the prestigious position
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Pakistan calls on India to resume IWT following Court of Arbitration ruling
FO urges India to resume cooperation and emphasises the importance of preserving the treaty for regional stability
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Israel strikes kill at least 60 in Gaza amid heaviest attacks in weeks
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as tanks enter Zeitoun and warplanes bomb schools, forcing families to flee
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Iran says 935 killed in Israeli air strikes, new forensic data reveals
Israel struck Iran on June 13, hitting nuclear sites and killing commanders and civilians in worst attack
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Stocks close FY25 at new all-time high
Market breaks record with 1,248-point surge as China rolls over $3.4b in loans
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PCB appoints Azhar Mahmood as red-ball head coach
The former assistant coach will hold the position until the end of his current contract
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PAA launches probe into three foreign aircraft temporarily grounded
All three aircrafts undergoing maintenance inspection after back-to-back incidents
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Visuals from India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission fabricated: report
Fake News Watchdog dismisses mission as media spectacle rather than scientific achievement
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'Green credit' scheme for recycling plastic bottles launched in Lahore
Citizens can deposit empty plastic bottles into Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) and earn up to Rs1,000
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Scattered rain, thunderstorms expected across Pakistan
Hot, humid weather to persist in parts of Sindh, Balochistan
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ECP to convene on SC reserved seats ruling today
Meeting to formulate implementation strategy, notify candidates' victories as per verdict
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Petrol prices likely to rise by Rs11 per litre
Official announcement on new petrol prices due tonight
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Sindh alerts women to Pink Scooty registration scam
Provincial govt advises not to make any payments to scammers as scooties are being provided free of cost
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Schools reopen in Rawalpindi after days of disruption
Three major private school organisations confirm decision to resume classes across private institutions
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Hyderabad's new budget: more for paychecks, less for progress
Mayor to present proposed budget of Rs5.53 billion on Monday
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Iran offers to mediate Pak-Afghan border tensions
Foreign Ministry urges restraint, immediate dialogue to ease tensions and resolve issues through diplomacy
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Five Shangla miners killed in Kurram coal mine collapse
Rescue teams struggle to retrieve bodies amid difficult conditions; families await word from the site
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PM Shehbaz to join world leaders at Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
PM's participation reflects Pakistan's historic, unwavering support for Palestinians' right to self-determination: FO
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Punjab Wildlife Department arrests 18 in crackdown on illegal hunting, trade
More than Rs600,000 in fines were imposed on violators, while legal proceedings against others underway
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PTI's Sohail Afridi, three others enter K-P CM race
Assembly to elect new leader of the house on Monday as Ali Amin Gandapur resigns from office
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Over 200 Afghan troops killed, 23 soldiers martyred in retaliatory strikes against Afghanistan: ISPR
Security forces briefly capture 21 Afghan posts, destroy terrorist camps used for planning attacks against Pakistan
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Haq misses out on century as South Africa strike on stroke of tea
Babar Azam was unbeaten on 23
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Pakistan launches polio drive targeting 45 million children: NEOC
Campaign is scheduled to run across the country from October 13 to 19
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Sindh imposes one-month ban on all protests, rallies under section 144
Violators of ban face case under Section 188, with SHOs authorised to register cases
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Pakistan Army hits back after night of Afghan fire across multiple fronts
At least 19 Afghan posts that allegedly facilitated terrorist groups were successfully targeted, say security sources
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Pakistan seals border with Afghanistan after cross-border fire
Pakistan's two main border crossings with Afghanistan, at Torkham and Chaman, were closed on Sunday
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PM Shehbaz praises army for ‘strong and effective’ response to Afghan aggression
'Our defence lies in capable hands, and we know well how to safeguard every inch of our homeland,' he said
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Pakistan's pension reform leaves out armed forces—70% of total costs
Experts warn new scheme may collapse without armed forces' inclusion, safeguards
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US retailers pull Chinese electronics
FCC to vote on Oct 28 to block approval of devices with Covered List parts, revoke authorisations
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Profit-taking ends five-week rally at PSX
KSE-100 index plunges 5,892 points, or 3.5%, as market correction deepens
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FinMin to attend IMF, World Bank meetings
Departs for US where he will meet officials of multilateral lenders
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China, Pakistan sign RMB 5b water deal
Cyclon Tech, Shaanxi Water Group to develop smart irrigation, flood management projects enhancing climate resilience
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Commerce minister stresses citrus quality enhancement
Says regaining competitive advantage in global markets key priority
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Coastal tourism brings in $300m
Maritime minister urges stronger regional cooperation, eco-tourism to protect habitats along Indus Flyway
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FBR collects record Rs2b in wedding taxes
Tax revenue jumps 19% in FY25 as authorities move to document event management sector
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia explore downstream projects
KCCI, Saudi delegation discuss petrochemical, industrial investment opportunities
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Palm oil central to food security
Pakistan's reliance on edible oil reflects deep trade connection with Indonesia
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Gold prices rise in global, local markets
Price of gold per tola increases by Rs 2,100
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Widening trade deficit causes alarm
Industrialists demand timely measures to avert threat to stability
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PSX dips on sell-off, geopolitical concerns
Stocks slide for fifth session in a row; KSE-100 index sheds 1,433 points
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Weekly SPI rises 4.34% YoY on food price volatility
Index edges up 0.17% vs previous week as chicken, flour, onion prices climb
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PNSC to buy three vessels to expand fleet
Purchase of Aframax and MR-2-class oil tankers will cost $193m
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Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
Beijing cites US blacklisting Chinese firms, imposing port fees on Chinese ships
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Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
Hundreds of trucks per day expected to surge into Gaza carrying food, medical aid
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Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' US nuclear proposal
Araqchi said Tehran will not give up its 'right to enrich uranium'
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North Korea holds military parade
Shows off new intercontinental missile
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Biden undergoing radiation therapy
Biden had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that spread to his bones
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Hamas warns tough talks ahead
Returning Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins
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The great COP out?
Leading experts share why they have lost hope in international action on climate change
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No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast leaves 18 missing
last leveled a building at Accurate Energetic Systems’ Bucksnort site, west of Nashville, on Friday
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Hamas ready to fight if Gaza war resumes, denies disarmament
US president says Hamas disarmament will be addressed in the second phase of the peace plan
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Trump blames Democrats as he lays off thousands of federal workers amid shutdown
About 300,000 federal workers were already set to leave jobs this year in downsizing process
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Drone, artillery strike kill at least 60 in Sudan’s El-Fasher
the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces intensifies its assault on the besieged western city
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Qatar to build Air Force training facility at US base in Idaho
Initial deployment includes about a dozen aircraft and roughly 300 personnel from both countries over next decade
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Nobel Peace Prize chair addresses Trump’s campaign for the award
Nobel Committee chair addresses Trump’s push for Peace Prize amid Machado’s win
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Trump escalates trade war with China
US president threatens new tariffs, calls off meeting with Xi Jinping
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Israel ceases fire, begins troop pullback
Exhausted Gazans start returning home
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Imam shines as Pakistan posts 313-5 against South Africa in first Test
Pakistan slumped to 199-5, but a 114-run stand between Rizwan and Agha rebuilt the innings
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Mario Andretti wants Charles Leclerc to join Cadillac amid Ferrari uncertainty
Mario Andretti says he would sign Charles Leclerc to Cadillac immediately as Ferrari faces growing struggles
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Pakistan athletics body bans Salman Butt for lifetime
They also suspended Habib Shah for 10 years over constitutional breaches
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Pak arrive in Kuwait for AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan
Both teams are part of Group E, which also includes Myanmar and Syria
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Woods undergoes lower back disc replacement surgery
The 15-time major winner gave no timeline for his return to golf following his latest setback
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Walsh wins World Cup 50m fly in short course world record
Shaine Casas set an American record of 1:49.43 in the 200m medley ahead of Leon Marchand
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Stojkovic quits as Serbia coach after World Cup qualifier defeat
His team lost to Albania 0-1 at home
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Haq misses out on century as South Africa strike on stroke of tea
Babar Azam was unbeaten on 23
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Vacherot beats Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters
World number 204 defeated his cousin 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to capture his maiden ATP title
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Jeeno wins LPGA Shanghai after five-hole playoff
World number one carded nine-under 63 to reel in overnight Katsu at 24-under
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Schauffele ends title drought in Japan
The Olympic champion fired a dazzling seven-under 64 to hit 19-under and capture his first title of the year
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Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup as Italy stay in hunt
The 25-year-old becomes fastest player to reach 50 international goals for his country
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Messi brace lifts Inter, Mueller grabs game-winner for Whitecaps
The Argentine superstar scored his 25th and 26th goals of the season
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Pakistan crush Malaysia 7-2 in Sultan of Johor Cup opener
Sufyan led the charge with a superb hat-trick, while Nadeem scored twice in Pakistan's emphatic win in Johor Bahru
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Key moments defining Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Rising stars, record crowds, and thrilling performances are shaping a memorable tournament so far