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'As economy stabilises, focus turns to reforms'
Finance minister outlines govt's 'Insured Pakistan' vision
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187 mills shut down in Punjab
APTMA urges govt to lower energy costs, proposes tax courts, R&D centres
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Gold sees Rs1,600 per tola correction
PIB auction raises Rs476.4b against Rs350b target and rupee slips 9 paisa to 279.26/$
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PTCL incurs Rs14.4b consolidated loss
Company boasts 17% revenue growth, powered by fixed broadband and mobile data segments
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SBP official recommends agri-sector transition
Says instead of offering support price, govt should let market mechanism develop
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NAB chief vows end to harassment
He stressed that the culture of fear and harassment at NAB had been eliminated.
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Income tax surges Rs100b in 7 months
Salaried class paid close to Rs285b in taxes compared to Rs185b at same time last year
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'Govt to restructure, not close utility stores'
He said that the future of regular employees of Utility Stores is secure.
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FAA team to assess Pakistan-US flights
To pave the way for flight resumption, PIA and PCAA have taken various measures to address safety.
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CB judge discusses PTI govt's role
The Supreme Court continued hearing the petitions regarding the trial of civilians in military courts
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PM orders Ramazan plan to control prices
Cabinet approves strategy of interfaith harmony policy
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IMF assesses governance, corruption in public sector
Sources revealed that the IMF mission was briefed on transparency and the audit process in the public sector.
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Journalist killings reach record high in 2024
Six countries, including Pakistan, remain persistently dangerous for media workers
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AIOU entry tests to begin soon
The entry tests will take place at 9am at the university's main campus in Islamabad
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Talagang shooting leaves three dead
The victims were identified as Abdul Jabbar Ahmed, Naveed Iftikhar, and Umair Iftikhar.
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Probe 'exposes' girl's death as honour killing
Victim's would-be father-in-law allegedly confesses to poisoning niece
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Varsity students visit Parliament
The delegation was given a tour of the Senate Museum.
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'Dhee Rani' initiative unites 36 couples
Brides receive free jewellery, basic essential dowries and blessings
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Punjab mulls bringing AI to classrooms
50k teachers will receive Google education training starting in April.
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Shooting claims three lives
The injured were pronounced dead at the crime scene.
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ICT razes illegal structures in massive drive
The operation took place on New Mall and Road Kuri Road which targeted both temporary and permanent encroachments
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Chocolate costs child maid her life
Allegedly tortured by employer, 12-year-old girl succumbs to her injuries
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K-P health dept targets staff absences
All DHOs have been instructed to provide details of actions taken against unauthorized absences
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PTI govt set to fire 20k employees: Kundi
Governor criticises party over planned job cuts
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K-P to curb Ramazan price gouging
Cabinet approves Rs1.21b non-ADP scheme for the treatment of hemophilia patients
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Ex-Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney arrested for alleged strangulation during domestic dispute
Former Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney was arrested on assault charges after allegedly strangling a woman during a dispute.
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Jeremy Strong to lead Netflix’s ‘The Boys from Brazil’ remake
Jeremy Strong teams up with Peter Morgan for Netflix’s The Boys from Brazil, a Nazi conspiracy thriller series reboot.
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Egypt and Jordan stress unity on Gaza position amid US talks
Leaders reaffirmed commitment to preserving Palestinian land, opposing forced displacement amid US discussions.
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A deteriorating bureaucracy?
A well-functioning bureaucracy serves as the linchpin of effective governance.
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Afghanistan — the perils of cuddling India
China is a leading party interested in extracting mineral resources projected at over $1 trillion.
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Be my Valentine
The day gained more popularity in the 1900s and 2000s, becoming a widely celebrated occasion in the 21st century.
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Domestic workers abuse
There must be a fundamental shift in how society perceives domestic work.
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Forgery dilemma
Students had all passed their matric and intermediate exams from Punjab, Islamabad or other districts of Sindh.
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An independent CEC needed
The appointment of CEC has always been a bone of contention in our political milieu.
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Squid Game Pakistan
Except in this version of the innocent games played at some remote island.
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Diddy sues NBCUniversal for $100 million over defamation in Peacock documentary
Diddy claims NBCUniversal's The Making Of A Bad Boy spreads "outrageous lies," seeking $100 million in damages.
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President, PM praise Pakistan's incredible win over South Africa
Pakistan secured remarkable six-wicket victory over South Africa in an eliminatory match of ongoing Tri-Nation Series
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Turkish President Erdogan arrives in Islamabad
The Turkish President received a warm welcome upon arrival, with a red carpet reception at the airport
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Journalist killings reach record high in 2024
Six countries, including Pakistan and India, remain persistently dangerous for media workers
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US Senate approves Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
She became his 14th Cabinet confirmation following the 52-48 Wednesday vote
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Pakistan shatters multiple records in historic run chase against South Africa
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha both scored centuries, guiding Pakistan to their highest-ever successful ODI chase
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Kīlauea volcano erupts again, sending lava fountains soaring
Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Tuesday, sending lava fountains up to 330 feet.
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Horrific fire breaks out at restaurant in Karachi’s Do Darya
Rescue 1122 confirmed that after an hour of intense efforts, the fire was brought under control
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Pakistan ready for composite dialogue with India, says Dar
Foreign minister says Pakistan has no plans to recognise Israel
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Omar Ayub seeks SC review of May 9 trials
Ayub alleges FIRs were fabricated, interrogation coercive, PTI leaders selectively targeted
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SC adjourns Imran's bail pleas hearing
Salman Akram Raja requests bench to reschedule hearing for next week, issue relevant notices
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Finance minister heads to US to finalise trade deal
The trip comes after Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the U.S. and Pakistan were “very close” to a trade deal
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Punjab cracks down on illegal livestock breeding practices
Police register 11 FIRs against individuals and institutions involved in unauthorised practices
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Ex-CJP moves SC against PM Shehbaz
Khawaja seeks contempt over govt failure to grant appeal rights to civilians tried in military courts
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'Divorced daughter entitled to pension'
Justice Ayesha Malik says denial of pension to divorced daughters unconstitutional
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ECP unseats PTI lawmakers convicted by ATC over May 9 riots
Decision comes after jail terms, Ejaz, Chattha and Bhachar disqualified
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Govt assures ongoing support in Aafia case
Government is continuously providing diplomatic, legal support in Aafia Siddiqui case
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President, PM call for joint efforts to combat hepatitis
'World Hepatitis Day' is observed to raise awareness about the dangers of disease
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PM urges united front on digital transformation
Appointment process of chairperson, members of Pakistan Digital Authority is in final stages
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Monitoring of sugar stocks ordered
Officials will be deputed to each sugar mill to monitor stock levels
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Chidambaram pokes holes in Modi's Pahalgam narrative
Congress leader says no proof attackers came from Pakistan
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Top court takes up Imran's bail pleas today
Imran Khan approached the apex court on July 26 against the LHC order
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Pakistan, BD vow to deepen bilateral ties
Dar, Bangladesh envoy hold talks on sidelines of the UN two-state conference
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PSX remains bullish as KSE-100 hovers around 140,000 mark
Index touched intraday high of 140,296.65, low of 139,733.06
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OPEC+ for compliance with output deals
Oil prices rise 2% after Trump's sanctions threat to Russia
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PSX rises modestly but couldn't hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points; profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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Dutch envoy bids farewell
Finance minister credits Dutch role in socio-economic growth, says new fiscal approach balances reforms with social pr
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'Artificial control' keeps dollar overvalued by Rs20
Business forum argues dollar rate should be Rs260 that will reduce debt and inflation
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Pak-Kyrgyz trade target set at $100m
They sign three new cooperation MoUs; IGC aims to revive declining trade
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PVMA urges SBP to cut interest rate to 6%
He noted that regional economies like India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have interest rates between 6% and 8%
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Company law modernisation to save Rs250b
Increasing regulatory burden dents corporate growth, eliminates innovative funding options
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Minister orders urgent review of GMO soybean import, policy
Malik orders scientific review, 90-day policy deadline after locally produced soybean becomes more expensive than impo
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Rupee continues uptrend with appreciation of 24 paisa
Currency marks strongest weekly performance in 93 weeks; gold falls to Rs356,300/tola
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Inflation forecast puts pressure on SBP
Ministry predicts economy to maintain recovery, driven by improved fundamentals
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Inflation to remain at 3.5–4.5% for July
June inflation hit 3.2% as FY25 average drops to 4.49%—lowest in 9 years, says finance ministry report
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PSX ends modestly higher but couldn’t hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points, profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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$600m tea import bill exposes neglected commercialisation
Key obstacles include lack of contiguous land plots, water availability, technical expertise and processing technology
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Tariff threat forces EU to hedge bets
Sweeping US levies on European exports rupture trust, spark calls for self-reliance
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At least 62 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks, including 19 aid seekers
IPC issues dire warning of famine in Gaza as Israel tightens restrictions on essential supplies
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Extreme weather kills 30 in Beijing as year's rain falls in a week
Over 80,000 people have been relocated as floods damage roads and disrupt power in 130 villages
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At least 18 Hindu pilgrims killed in Jharkhand crash
Pilgrims were travelling to Hindu shrine to celebrate sacred month of Shravan
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Harvard signals $500 million settlement to end dispute with Trump administration
Trump administration probes Duke University over race-based editor selection
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Trump declines summit with Xi, leaves door open for China visit
Third round of trade talks taking place this week may lay groundwork ahead of leaders' summit
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Manhattan shooting kills four, suspect takes own life
Investigators yet to determine possible motive for shooting
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Two Israeli rights groups accuse Tel Aviv of genocide
A spokesperson for Israel's military did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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Trump warns of 'real starvation' in Gaza
Aid deliveries pick up amid Israeli 'tactical pause'
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UK museum finds ancient handprint on Egypt tomb
The unique discovery was made after the piece, crafted between 2055-1650 BC
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Rajnath rejects Trump's claim of brokering ceasefire with Pakistan
Defence minister denies India bowed to US pressure
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'No alternative' to two-state solution
KSA, France co-chair UN conference on Palestinian issue
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Turkey, Bulgaria battle wildfires
There have been at least 14 deaths in the past week in Turkey
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Thailand, Cambodia approve ceasefire
Malaysia spearheads diplomatic efforts
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Sri Lanka arrests ex-navy chief
The killings have been raised at consecutive UN Human Rights Council meetings
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Global hunger down slightly in 2024: UN
Current projections suggest some 512 million people will still be undernourished by the end of the decade
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep
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Pakistan begin training in Lauderhill for T20I series against West Indies
The squad landed in USA ahead of first T20I scheduled for July 31
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Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko emerge as Manchester United's striker targets
The two-man shortlist comes about after United missed out on signing Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres
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Pak arrive in Lauderhill for WI series
They will play three-match T20I and ODI series next month
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Pakistan yet to secure Asia Cup TV rights
Currently, negotiations are underway for the sale of broadcasting rights
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De Minaur saves three match points to lift DC Open title
He defeated Fokina 5-7 6-1 7-6(3)
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Stokes ready to feature in India decider
The captain insisted he will do everything in his power to feature in fifth Test
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England beat Spain to retain Women's Euro
The Lionesses won the final on penalties 3-1
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Odegaard shines as Arsenal beat Newcastle
He scored the 84th minute winner in Singapore
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Fernandez beats Kalinskaya to win DC Open
The 22-year-old bags her first title since 2023
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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England knock India out of WCL
Bopara smashes unbeaten 110 off just 55 deliveries
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Marcus Morris Sr arrested on fraud charge, held without bond
Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida over fraud charge linked to another state, held without bond
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Shadab Khan likely to miss Asia Cup 2025 due to injury
Pakistan's Shadab Khan is unlikely to recover in time for Asia Cup 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery