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Subsidies trimmed by Rs180b to Rs1.18tr
Power sector to get lion's share of Rs1.03tr while allocations for KE, AJK, FATA, and industries cut
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Govt allocates Rs4b for agriculture, livestock in FY26
No new taxes on fertiliser, pesticides; seed sector reforms, foreign training programmes announced
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Youth preferring to shop and earn online taxed
Govt targets Rs64b in revenue from taxes on digital platforms, courier services
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Govt slaps Rs415b taxes to raise Rs2.2tr
Middle class to feel heat as digital platforms, solar panels, cars and couriers among key targets
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Man guns down brother over property dispute
Victim ambushed by assailant on way home
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Court clerk sentenced to death for lawyer's murder
Accused convicted of killing Saddam Hussain, injuring another
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4,150 tonnes of animal waste collected
The deputy commissioner said over 1,400 sanitary workers participated
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Newlyweds commit suicide on railway track
Husband asked elder brothers for money for honeymoon
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Rs1,200b Punjab budget likely on 13th
Education, health allocations to see major increases
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Bandits of Katcha capitalise on fear
Despite dozens of police operations in the Katcha areas of Rajanpur, no substantial success has been achieved
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Church hosts interfaith Eid Milan party
The gathering brought together religious scholars and leaders from various communities
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Burger shop owner among two injured by employee
Police register case of attempted murder
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US role key to regional peace: CM
Maryam vows to strengthen relations between Punjab and California
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R. Kelly demands release after alleged murder plot in prison
R. Kelly says white supremacists were ordered to kill him in prison and demands release amid serious safety threats.
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Dakota Johnson reveals dating non-negotiable after Chris Martin breakup
Dakota Johnson reveals her top dating nonnegotiable after Chris Martin split, emphasizing kindness and respect.
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Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal crosswalk collision
Country singer Conner Smith struck and killed a woman, 77, in a Nashville crosswalk; investigation is ongoing.
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Sanitary workers demand additional salary
The RWMC Labour Union (CBA) has demanded an additional salary instead of Rs10,000 as a reward
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Heritage site rescued from burning down
If timely action had not been taken, the fire would have reduced the ancient cultural site to ashes
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Suspect rearrested after escape
Police say suspect escaped from hospital after deceiving cops
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Temporary CDA staff regularised
The CDA Board also decided to actively pursue the transformation of the CDA Model Nursery into a "Gardenia Hub."
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Man, two sons shot dead
The police said that the motive behind the attack was an old enmity between the two sides.
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Eid cattle sales now a middlemen's game
Livestock traders see a record 30-34% drop in sale of sacrificial animals in Pindi
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Child allegedly kills infant cousin
The police registered a kidnapping case and launched an investigation
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Taxes fuel unprecedented price hikes in FY25
Additional 20-40% increase in prices is anticipated due to new taxes in FY26 budget
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Education dept seals six private academies
The association has demanded that the Rawalpindi deputy commissioner take immediate notice
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Workers threaten countrywide protest
They also demanded that the minimum wage be increased to Rs60,000,
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Govt employees, pensioners reject budget as 'cruel joke'
Allege it ignores soaring inflation and favours the ruling elite
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Tom Felton criticized for downplaying J.K. Rowling's controversial remarks amid Broadway debut
Tom Felton opened up about his return to Harry Potter on Broadway, also addressing J.K. Rowling's controversial views.
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Jaishankar's ‘terroristan’ remark overlooks India's own role in regional instability, aggression
RAW linked to killings abroad, hate speech spikes in India as Pakistan presents ‘irrefutable’ proof
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Justin Baldoni's lawyer calls Blake Lively’s legal win a false victory
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer calls Blake Lively’s legal win a “false” victory after the lawsuit is dismissed.
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Gigi Paris opens up after 2 years on split with Glenn Powell following Sydney Sweeney romance rumors
Gigi Paris opens up for first time after the split in 2023, revealing details about phone call that led to it.
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Family pension duration capped at 10 years following spouse's death
Govt discourages premature retirement, multiple pensions, proposes 5% on high-income pensioners
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Sharjeel Memon criticises budget for sidelining Sindh, Karachi's development
PPP is taking these budgetary decisions seriously and plans to review the budget in detail, says senior Sindh minister
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Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
Former spy and espionage thriller writer drew on real life experiences
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Baldoni's defamation case against Lively rejected
Court says claims lack legal basis
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Kendrick Lamar wins big at 2025 BET Awards
Rapper named best male hip-hop artist
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Will 2025 be the 'Summer of Punk'?
The iconoclast will face Cena for WWE title in Saudi Arabia
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Warner Bros Discovery splits studios, streaming
Declining cable business cited behind decision
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Princess Diana's pricey dresses head to auction
Collection will also feature the former royal's luxury bags and footwear
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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PIA privatisation enters final phase as bids are reviewed
Privatisation commission reviews, approves reference price, auction session at 4.30pm
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Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia
Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor
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LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher
Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings
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Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal demands or blackmail’
PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks
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Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay Rs5.41b in damages over 2010 crash
District and sessions court rejects airline appeals, fines carrier for delaying compensation
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Gunmen kill five policemen in KP ambush
Attack in Karak district targets police vehicle in sensitive oil and gas region
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All set for auction of PIA's 75% shares today
Sealed bids to be opened publicly in the presence of media
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Pakistan, Libya clinch multi-billion dollar arms deal
The officials, all involved in defence matters, declined to be identified due to sensitivity surrounding the agreement
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Govt, allies push back at Opposition alliance charter
Coalition sets terms for talks, says dialogue possible only without preconditions
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SHC extends stay order in ex-judge degree case
New bench to take up case after winter break
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Lawyers question impact of new Constitutional Court
Flag backlog risks, trust deficit after FCC's creation
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Sindh objects to NFC terms shifting costs to provinces
Says provincial expenditures should be dealt with by provincial assemblies, NEC
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LHC puts brakes on DC-led property dispute law
Refers petitions against ordinance to full bench Says under new law even Jati Umra can be vacated
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Punjab LG polls to be held on party basis, LHC told
Punjab LG polls to be held on party basis, LHC told
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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Live auction for PIA’s 75% shares underway
Arif Habib Group currently stands as highest bidder with LCI close behind
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Industry flags risks to 2026 growth
Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges
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Gold, silver at new highs on global rally
Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400
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Solar financing gaps in market prevent access to $2.8billion
Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing
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Textile exports to China show sustained strength
Shipments reach $488.5m during Jan-Nov, supported by expansion of value-added categories
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan's exports
Country can raise exports to $10b by tapping opportunities in American pharma sector
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
Index loses 200 points, weighed down by mixed performance, lack of triggers
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
Duties, ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, seen as retaliation for EU's EV tariffs
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PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade
Cautious stance of investors kept the benchmark confined, reflecting wait-and-see approach ahead of clearer triggers
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams gold rise by Rs5,315 to settle at Rs396,400
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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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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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


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