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PSX rebounds on blue-chip buying
Index climbs 837 points to close above 150k, driven by late-session rally
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CPEC 2.0 to prioritise industry, agriculture, mining
Chinese envoy stresses language skills as key to unlocking trade, investment potential
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Rising yields to hit banks' capital buffers
Will erode revaluation surpluses; SBP injects Rs293b; gold inches up
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IMF to set tax benchmarks for FBR
Conditions target audits, digital invoicing and enforcement outcomes
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Asia pivots to coal as ME conflict chokes LNG
Asia spot LNG prices have doubled to three-year highs in the second major supply shock in four years
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Rs80b saved via revised wind, solar deals
Wind energy plants operating under 2013 policy received a hefty Rs42 per unit
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Summit flags real estate as key growth driver
Business leaders call for policy stability, investor-friendly reforms to unlock investment potential
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Govt to review tax relief for hybrid EVs
Industry players point to proposals to increase sales tax on HEVs and PHEVs from 8.5% to 18%
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Oman shift may reshape remittances
Digital transition, omanisation policy to redefine jobs for unskilled Pakistanis
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AI's no match for creativity in Hollywood, say top executives
Filmmakers say technology could never eclipse human innovation
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Len Deighton, creator of the 'anti-Bond', dies at 97
His rough-edged spy was popular antidote to Ian Fleming's debonair James Bond
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Jelly Roll, Carín León team up for first FIFA World Cup 2026 song
Artists combine for new track titled 'Lighter' from much-anticipated album
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'East meets West': 'KPop Demon Hunters' brings fans to Seoul
Animated film's real-life settings now pilgrimage sites for fans of Netflix's most-watched original film of all time
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Bushra Ansari speaks out against age-shaming
Says people are increasingly uncomfortable acknowledging age
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Eid theatre returns to Karachi with laughs galore
'Meri Eidi Tere Hawale' promises raucous family entertainment in Karachi on Eidul Fitr
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Two young motorcyclists killed in road mishap
Chhipa Foundation spokesperson said 76 deaths this year were caused by heavy traffic vehicles
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DC, Mukhtiarkar in hot water for non-compliance of court orders
Court termed conduct of concerned officers as maladministration, blatant violation of judicial directives
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Response sought from Wildlife Dept in Kirthar Park case
SHC issues notices to IG, others on missing persons plea
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Action against 23,000 blacklisted vehicles likely after Eidul Fitr
DIG Traffic Karachi said action would be initiated after Eid against vehicles identified, blacklisted through TRACS
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New EV bus route inaugurated in city
Sharjeel touts PPP's delivery record; new route to benefit Gulshan-e-Maymar residents
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CM launches major push for digital governance in Sindh
Shah touts transparency and efficiency gains as Rs12.8b collected, paperless system and 'Sindh Pay' next in pipeline
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Three murdered in separate incidents
Woman detained, police launch raids to arrest suspects
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BISP chief promises justice, aid for Rahim Yar Khan families
Families of the deceased women to receive Rs1million each, while injured women would be provided Rs300,000 each
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Man held for killing wife, two sisters-in-law
Suspect, aided by nephews, murders three sisters over alleged suspicions
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New app helps e-bus passengers plan journeys
Two university students develop app to help passengers access real-time information about routes, schedules
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Pedestrian hit to death
Meanwhile, man killed, four others injured as tractor trolley collides with rickshaw in Multan
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Domestic worker held for killing toddler
Another case of infant's mysterious death under probe
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Police intensify combing operations
Punjab government has issued security directives for Eidul Fitr, law enforcement agencies intensify operations
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Population growth imperils women
Health experts term preventable thousands of annual childbirth deaths
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Larijani death confirmed by Iranian media
Key strategist’s death adds to instability, raising fears of wider regional escalation
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Thousands miss Eid cash assistance
Six districts left without customary aid; beneficiaries struggle amid soaring inflation
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Eye allergies spike in twin cities
Pindi and Islamabad experience hazardous pollen levels
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Price hike hits markets before Eid
Freight costs for transporting containers from Karachi to Rawalpindi, Peshawar rises from Rs360,000 to Rs635,000
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Public assets rot, vanish in open dump
Exposure to weather and lack of security lead to deterioration and theft of parts
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Balochistan plans to upgrade 1000 schools
Bugti vows to end educational backwardness
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The illusion of learning in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence has made access cheap and immediate
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Democracy and freedom deficit
Global Peace Index 2025 places Pakistan at number 144 out of 163 countries due to the frequency of political upheavals
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Beware of AI in education
Pakistan is deploying AI in education without a dedicated governance policy
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Dampened shopping spirit
As Eid approaches, the promise of celebration feels increasingly out of step with the country's economic reality
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SBCA's admission
Gul Plaza was not built as it was meant to be built
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Denying lawful access
Despite assurances of a considerate hearing, Khan's sons' visa applications have been pending for more than two months
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US-Israel folly
Over the decades, Khamenei proved less a transitional figure and more a consolidator of the system
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FIFA, YouTube reach deal for World Cup live broadcasts
Deal allows rights-holding broadcast partners to stream the first 10 minutes of every match on their YouTube channels
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First Pakistani vessel carrying oil shipment arrives via Strait of Hormuz
Iran granted MT Karachi special permission to transit, vessel enters Pakistan waters with 80m litres of crude
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Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset
The trip will now take place in about five or six weeks
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Ali Larijani: Iran power player who rose then fell on winds of war
Larijani played a larger role than Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei early in the war
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Pakistan condemns Iran attacks, expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia
FO calls strikes dangerous escalation as Pakistan's mediation between US, Iran enters 'critical, sensitive' stage
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Pakistan blames Israel for ‘dangerous development’ amid US-Iran talks
Says Pakistan tried until last moment to create space for meaningful engagement, but the situation again deteriorated
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Shops, markets in Islamabad begin shutting at 8pm as PM reviews austerity measures
PM Shehbaz warns of strict action against hoarders of petroleum products in austerity review meeting
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms solidarity in talks with Saudi crown prince after Iran attack on energy facilities
Says Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia, just as it supports Pakistan through thick and thin
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PM Shehbaz notes 'no energy crisis' in country despite oil disruptions
Directs PNSC to arrange ships to increase exports via maritime routes
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Army brass condemns Iran attacks on Saudi facilities as 'unnecessary escalation' spoiling mediation efforts
Warns that such unwarranted aggression could undermine ongoing peaceful efforts, conducive environment for dialogue
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No impact on foreign exchange reserves or decrease in remittances amid Mideast tensions: FinMin
Aurangzeb says domestic oil and gas prices are under review, while reassuring that country’s reserves remain stable
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NDMA issues heatwave alert for Sindh, south Punjab from April 11
Residents advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during peak daytime hours
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Pakistan condemns Israeli minister's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Qatar, Turkiye, Jordan also reject Ben-Gvir's incursion into mosque, call it flagrant violation of international law
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Petrol pump owners threaten nationwide shutdown over commission dispute
Accuses government of not inviting in meetings, says commission should increase when fuel prices rise
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Five police personnel injured in IED attack on patrol in K-P's Lakki Marwat
Injured are immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment
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Rawalpindi enforces Section 144 ahead of PTI protest
Public meetings, processions, sit-ins, protests, demonstrations, and rallies will not be allowed during this period
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2,800 Sindh residents have received motorcycle fuel subsidy: Sharjeel Memon
Approximately 6.7 million people will receive Rs2,000 per account, says senior Sindh minister
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Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes
About 40% of Pakistan's petrol is used to fuel the 30 million two-wheelers and three-wheeled rickshaws
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IHC allows Imran Khan's meeting with counsel on Wednesday
Court directs jail authorities to arrange the meeting and set it for 2pm, while adjourning the case till Thursday
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KSE-100 rises 465 points to close at 151,673 amid market recovery
Earlier, selling pressure gripped PSX as investor sentiment turned sharply negative amid geopolitical uncertainty
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Fuel costs and fiscal realities: Pakistan’s tightrope walk
Pakistan faces rising fuel costs due to imports; govt balances price hikes with targeted subsidies and relief measures
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Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms
Dollar nears highs as markets brace for US deadline on Hormuz reopening
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Oil sector rejects guaranteed return
Calls proposed model misplaced that will require year-round subsidies
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Fuel supply stable, retail data lags
Cabinet told diesel stocks provide 25 days cover as Ogra dashboard faces reporting shortfall
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Gender internet usage gap narrows to 25%
800,000 women open digital wallets as IT ministry pushes inclusion under four-year KOICA
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SBP eases export rules for IT freelancers
Banks given one day to process receipts as Form R no longer required for every transaction
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IMF sets NAB chief terms
Govt commits to publishing asset declarations of top civil servants by Dec
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PSX recoups losses on ceasefire hopes
KSE-100 index gains 809 points, though oil surge worries investors
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Centre, Punjab align on agriculture push
Meat policy finalised as 300,000 traceable livestock available for export, SAPM told
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Meeting stresses adoption of energy-saving fan technology
Seeks access to finance to scale up production, meet consumer demand
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ESG funds proposed to draw investment
It will allow investors to earn returns while supporting businesses and projects that meet certain standards
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Currency in circulation jumps 28%
Gold stable; jewellers demand independent regulator after talks fail
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Pakistan's repayment of UAE deposits signals improving external stability: analysts
Says Pakistan's clear capability to fulfil commitments reinforce mutual trust rather than any strain
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PSX closes above 151,000 mark after volatile session
KSE-100 dropped over 2,400 points at midday amid concerns over further escalation between US and Iran
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What will be the consequences of bombing Iran's power stations?
Experts say that bombing electricity plants would likely spur a humanitarian crisis and fierce retaliation from Tehran
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Fact check: Putin did not threaten West amid Mideast war; viral video is old, unrelated
A viral video traced to a 2023 Putin speech was misused, prompting fact-check amid high interest
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Explosions rock Iran’s Kharg Island after US-Israeli strikes
Washington says oil infrastructure was not hit
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Timeline: Developments after Trump’s initial Hormuz deadline to Iran
Wave of attacks follows Trump’s Hormuz deadline, affecting military, energy, and infrastructure sites
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US-Iran mediation efforts via Pakistan continue: sources
Saudi strike fallout puts mediation at risk, hours before Trump’s deadline
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Fact check: Viral video of Dubai plane crash near Tel Aviv’s airport is AI-generated
Inspecting the video reveals several visual inconsistencies
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Pakistan condemns Israeli minister's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Qatar, Turkiye, Jordan also reject Ben-Gvir's incursion into mosque, call it flagrant violation of international law
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One attacker dead, two injured in gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Police officers pull out guns, take cover as shots ring out for at least 10 minutes near permanent security checkpoint
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US lawmaker moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war
Yassamin Ansari introduces ‘Articles of Impeachment’ against war secretary, calling him ‘complicit’ in ‘illegal war’
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Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China
Taiwan opposition pushes 'peace' visit to China amid rising cross-strait tensions
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Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate
Vietnam breaks with tradition as To Lam takes dual leadership roles
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Ukrainian strikes target Russian energy, mining infrastructure
Fire erupts at Sheskharis oil terminal in Black Sea port
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Xi urges accelerated new energy development
Plan aims to bolster China's energy security amid global shocks
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Artemis II crew becomes farthest-flying humans
Orion capsule enters moon's gravitational sphere of influence
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Australian cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports
He is due to appear in court on May 7
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Chalmers targets Olympic gold
The 27-year-old clocked 48.39 seconds to secure Australian Open title
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PSB boosts sports fund
The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting
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Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted
Politano scored in the 79th minute to beat Milan 1-0
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Wawrinka falls on Monte Carlo farewell
He was defeated 7-5, 7-5 by Sebastian Baez
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Iran awaiting FIFA response
They requested to move Group G matches to Mexico
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Departing Griezmann back at Barca
His immediate focus is the Champions League clash at Camp Nou
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PSG to pile misery on Liverpool
Both sides meet again in Champions League
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Sultans cruise past Rawalpindiz in PSL 11
Farhan and Philippe’s 110-run partnership sealed a seven-wicket win
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Alcaraz to play full clay-court season
He will face Wawrinka or Baez in his opening match
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Silva to exit Man City
The 31-year-old will depart as a free agent
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Inter close in on Serie A title
Martinez scored twice on his return as Milan thrashed Roma 5-2
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Leeds beat West Ham to reach FA Cup semis
The Yorkshire club are in the semi-finals for the first time since 1987
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Multan Sultans top PSL table
They beat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets
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All Pakistan Dostan Football League kicks off in Peshawar
A total of 17 teams from across the country are participating in the league






















































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