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Oil steadies on reports of OPEC+ August output hike
Crude prices were already headed for a 12% decline for the week following the cease-fire between Israel and Iran
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Budgets pass, hopes fade among ordinary citizens
People sceptical about immediate effect on strained household budgets
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Pakistan tops rankings for risk improvement
Bloomberg Intelligence cites sharpest drop in default probability among emerging markets
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Karachi slams attempt to block FCA relief
Industrialists oppose interference in NEPRA proceedings, call deferral of KE hearing unlawful
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Govt reverses tariff cuts on imports
Duties reinstated on 285 items; phased reduction plan slowed to avoid job loss
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The lives no one looks at
In a city that refuses to see them, women survive on threadbare hope, sewing stories no one stops to hear
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The day after doctrine: Russia’s nuclear dilemma & the South Asian precedent
As thresholds dissolve and deterrence becomes theatre-specific, nuclear restraint risks becoming obsolete
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Teachers in turmoil
Every summer, silence falls over classrooms with the sad sighs of teachers dismissed without warning
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The war that ended, the suffering that didn’t
In Hiroshima, John Hersey holds a mirror to today's fractured global order
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From hospital wards to AI hubs
A Pakistani doctor is redefining global health through data, dignity & a vision that sees systems as they should be
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Kashmir struggle legitimate: COAS
Field Marshal Asim says India deliberately escalating tensions
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Two arrested for human trafficking, visa fraud
The arrests were made during major operations in different parts of the city
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Govt denies PTI's claims on Bushra's health
The Punjab Home department maintained that both Khan and Bibi had been provided Class-A jail facilities
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PM holds out an olive branch to PTI
Informal exchange between PM, Gohar during NA marks apparent thaw in long deadlock
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Rain havoc grounds light aircraft in Karachi
CAA directed that all single-engine planes be grounded as a safety measure
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Power sector financial stability reviewed
The DPM/FM chaired a meeting to review matters related to the power sector
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Election Commission faces troll post-reserved seats verdict
Commission rejects 'baseless propaganda'
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Pakistan reaffirms unwavering belief in multilateralism
At 80th anniversary of UN Charter's signing, Islamabad reminds the world of Kashmir dispute
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Tarar blames Gandapur for Swat tragedy
The minister held the PTI government in K-P responsible for the tragedy, which is mourned by the entire nation
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PM hails arbitration court's supplemental award over IWT
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over Bloomberg report on stability in Pakistani economy
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$18.7m pandemic response launched
WHO, FAO, and ADB to support 'One Health Initiative'
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Behind Wimbledon's floral magic
How Martyn Falconer readies grounds for tennis's most elegant fortnight
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Brad Pitt's Los Angeles home burglarised
Actor was travelling to promote 'F1'
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Shefali Jariwala of 'Kaanta Laga' dies aged just 42
Actor-model's sudden passing stuns fans and friends
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Louis Vuitton's ship-shaped shop wows the crowd
LVMH hopes immersive design can revive Shanghai sales
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Neeru Bajwa unfollows 'Sardaar Ji' co-star Hania
Move comes amid boycott calls for film
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Authors hit Microsoft with piracy lawsuit
New case alleges AI trained on existing books
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Prosecutors take final aim at Combs
Music mogul's fate rests on damning testimony
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Al-Hilal captain Al-Dawsari out with Injury
Meanwhile, Chelsea's travel plan derailed by group-stage slip-up
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Jamaica's Fraser-Pryce qualifies for 9th World Championships
The three-time Olympic gold medallist clocked 10.91sec to finish third in the 100m final
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Norris fastest in final Austrian GP practice
He lapped with a best time of one minute 04.324 seconds
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PHF names squad for U-18 Asia Cup
The team will depart for China on June 30
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Aus win first Test as WI batting collapses
Josh Hazlewood claimed a fifer as the hosts were bowled out for 141
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PSL 11 preparations in limbo
Key decisions remain unresolved, with the new CEO Salman Naseer yet to form his team
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Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in second Test to seal series
The hosts completed a thumping innings and 78-run victory
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Dates for Asia Cup 2025 revealed
UAE and Sri Lanka are likely to co-host the event
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Agri sector: solving the implementation impasse
Agriculture sector this year has been poor with a fall in production of most major crops and overall growth of 0.56%
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Israel-Iran conflict — how the world will change post-war
There is all the likelihood of another sovereign state being bullied and attacked by a ruthless power
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Kashmore's criminality: a way forward?
The citizens of Kashmore recently travelled to Islamabad to protest the rampant criminality
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Climate brunt on Asia
Asia's increased vulnerability to climate change also puts some of the world's most vast mountainous areas at risk
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Heavier gas burden
The lack of a progressive taxation model and repeated reliance on indirect levies do not show fiscal prudence
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Reserved seats
This was fait accompli for PTI, as its logic and argument on the reserved seats was found untenable
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Pakistan's poverty is political
A middle-aged bakery salesman I know was earning Rs7,500 until recently
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Ginny & Georgia review: a story as messy as life itself
Ginny & Georgia is a raw, unfiltered look at the ties that bind us, break us, and redeem us
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Pakistan’s financial inclusion test: a tap away but still out of reach?
Mobile wallets are rising, but trust, gender gap & low usage reveal deeper challenges
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The Iran-Israel War: lessons learnt & unlearnt
The war carries profound geostrategic, political & military implications for the broader region & the world
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Confusion persists over under-trial credit in consecutive sentences
LHC clarifies remission application for life terms
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Hajj 2026 deadline extended
Over 313,000 applicants have successfully registered for Hajj 2026
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Pakistan, Turkiye weigh aerospace partnership
Hakan, Guler meet civil, military leadership; Vow to boost trade to $5bn; collaborate in new domains of warfare
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WB likely to aid Reko Diq plan
Pakistan's mining industry is currently at a nascent stage, with very few medium-to-large scale projects
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Bars challenge seniority case ruling
Five judges of IHC have already filed an intra-court appeal against the ruling
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Pakistan to participate in ASEAN forum
DPM will also interact with members of the Pakistani diaspora in Malaysia
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No horse trading at donkey market
Country's oldest donkey and mule bazaar brings Rocket, Kalashnikov, and Madhuri for sale
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SC stresses voluntariness in judicial confessions
Justice Minallah slams systemic delays in FIR registration
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Flood fears mount as rains pound capital
Youth swept away in Islamabad; flash flood, landslide alerts issued
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Autopsy report of Humera on hold
Police surgeon says waiting for chemical analysis
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Hoarders creating artificial shortage of medicines
DRAP says launching crackdown against market manipulators
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Gandapur secures firm majority, threat recedes
22 of 35 independents back treasury; opposition falls short
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CM calls all-party huddle on terror
Gandapur reviews security situation in MDs
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ANP warns against merger rollback
"If the people are not heard, the situation will only deteriorate further," he warned
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Kundi rules out no-confidence move against CM
Governor Kundi administered oaths to the newly elected office bearers
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Strategy devised to stabilise sugar market
Duties, taxes on import exempted to make sweetener affordable
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PSX falls 826 points on profit-taking
Weakness in heavyweight stocks, choppy trading drive market down
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2nd phase of digitising oil supply chain begins
Initiative will digitise movement of oil products from refineries to retail outlets
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SM Tanveer concerned over 16% GST on property rentals
The introduction of 16% sales tax on rental spaces is not just a financial blow
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10-year fisheries policy to boost blue economy
New framework to foster federal-provincial harmonisation, climate resilience
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Pakistan plans digital currency pilot
SBP chief says new law will lay foundations for regulation of virtual assets
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Cabinet body explores policy steps for cotton
He was chairing the third meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential Cash Crops
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Govt to continue to consult businessmen
FinMin emphasises evidence-based policymaking; says tax policy office shifted from FBR
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Govt raises Rs1.62 trillion via T-bill, bond auctions
Investor interest shifts towards longer-term papers as yields decline
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Remittances hit record $38.3b
Economic migration spurs record inflows; June remittances slip 8% MoM
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Incentive cuts may hit remittances
SBP tells Senate panel inflows may shift back to informal channels, fall below $32b
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SBP to launch digital currency pilot, finalises crypto regulation
SBP governor says new law will lay foundations for licencing and regulation of country’s virtual assets sector
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PSX falls 826 points amid profit-taking
Weakness in heavyweights, choppy trading drive market lower despite robust volumes
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Cement makers in race to buy PIA
Cabinet committee also approves joint venture model for sale of Roosevelt Hotel
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Govt making policy on old data
Aurangzeb slams PBS for decade-old, unreliable economic indicators
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'June was hottest on record in western Europe'
Several countries recorded surface temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius
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Flash floods kill three in New Mexico
Authorities said dozens of rescues had also been conducted, with search operations still underway
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BD recordings suggest ex-PM ordered deadly crackdown
Bangladesh police have also matched the audio with verified recordings of Hasina
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X chief steps down after two years
The company has faced significant challenges since Musk's acquisition
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Russia launches largest drone attack of war
Ukrainian air force says Moscow attacked with 728 drones and 13 missiles
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Spain lifts lockdown as forest fire eases
Catalonia's fire service said it had "stabilised" the blaze but continued to work with ground units
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China says EU 'mentality', not trade, needs to be rebalanced
The trade deficit between China and the EU was a yawning $357 billion in 2024
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22 dead in relentless Israeli strikes in Gaza
Israel's offensive and restrictions on supplies entering Gaza have taken a heavy toll on its medical system
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Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit
All five of the countries invited enjoy rich natural resources
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More than 160 people still missing days after deadly Texas floods
Torrents of water swept through the camp, scouring cabins as hundreds of people slept
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US imposes sanctions on UN's Francesca Albanese over Israel's criticism
Francesca has been very critical of US ally Israel's war in Gaza
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Russia hits Ukraine with largest drone, missile attack of war
Air force says Russia launched 728 drones, 13 missiles, surpassing previous record of 550 set last week
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Trump met with PM Netanyahu for 'second time' to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal
At least 105 Palestinians have been killed and 530 injured in Israeli attacks in 24 hours
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UAE refutes rumours on lifetime Golden Visas for select nationalities
Officials warn against paying fees to entities spreading false Golden Visa claims
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Trump considers taking over DC government, chides NY
Terms Mamdani 'rubbish', says will straighten out New York from Washington
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Tottenham agree £55m deal with West Ham for Mohammed Kudus
The Ghanaian international made 65 appearances in the Premier League for West Ham and is set to undergo a medical
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PSG run riot over Real Madrid to book their place in Club World Cup final
PSG's dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid sees them qualify for the final against Chelsea on July 13
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Sabalenka reaches Wimbledon semis
She survives Siegemund spell to secure 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win
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Spirited India look to maintain momentum
The five-match series is level at 1-1 with third Test starting today
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IPL value surges to $18.5bn: report
Champions RCB become its wealthiest franchise
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Pedro sends Chelsea into CWC final
They will face either Real Madrid or Paris-Saint Germain in the final
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Zaheer, Wasim praise Gill for Eng Test win
Indian skipper lit up the series with a sublime 269
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'Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand'
The 34-year-old master batsman turned down a central contract
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Babar slips in ICC Test rankings
South Africa's Mulder surges in the ranking after remarkable 367*
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Alcaraz routs Norrie to reach Wimbledon semis
The defending champion needed just 99 minutes to thrash Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-3
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Swedes book Euro 2025 knockout spot
They thrashed Poland 3-0 to book knockout berth
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Pakistan defeat China 2-1 to reach U18 Asia Cup semi-finals
Pakistan edge past China to remain unbeaten and move onto the semi-finals on July 10, where they will face Malaysia
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Laurent Mekies appointed Red Bull Racing CEO after Christian Horner exit
Laurent Mekies takes over as Red Bull Racing CEO following Christian Horner’s immediate dismissal after 20-year tenure
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Christian Horner dismissed as Red Bull Racing team principal after two decades
Christian Horner has been removed as Red Bull Racing team principal following internal tensions and loss of authority.
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Apple in talks to acquire US broadcasting rights for Formula 1
Apple is in talks for broadcasting rights following the success of 'F1: The Movie,' according to the Financial Times