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Pakistan’s bureaucracy falters because it cannot produce specialists
Rapid rotations, lack of specialised training leave civil servants unprepared to deliver in era that demands expertise
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Reforms & governance: unlocking Pakistan's growth potential
Stabilisation measures implemented since late 2024 have yielded undeniable results, though cost has been substantial
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Pakistan’s economy cannot grow while women remain unsafe, excluded
Pakistan's promise to protect women and drive economic growth remains unfulfilled
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A new AI cold war is emerging, and Pakistan must avoid becoming collateral damage
Proposals to restrict high-end chips to cloud rental could leave AI use dependent on US servers
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Deepening CPEC-II collaboration under China's new Five-Year Plan
Pakistan stands to benefit from joint ventures in EV components, solar equipment & AI skill development
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Trade deficit climbs as export decline undercuts economic reform goals
Policymakers must move beyond tariff policy, adopt wider business reforms
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Crisis at the crown unfolding fast
Miss Universe pageant faces allegations, walkouts and ICU scare
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Oscars 2026 expands to include 'Casting'
98th Academy Awards ceremony on March 15 to broadcast all 24 awards
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Beats behind the boom
Tomorrowland's first indoor China event draws thousands
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Hilary Duff bets on 'luck... or something' for comeback
February album announcement reignites interest in early-2000s pop and sets the stage for a renewed musical chapter
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Canadian film fest welcomes strong Pakistani lineup
From international premieres to regional features, MISAFF highlights Pakistan’s cinematic diversity, emerging voices
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Curtain comes down on 10th Adab Festival
Lively discussions, book launches, workshops draw literary, cultural, social and academic circles
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'Dream' pushes man to self-immolation
Sexagenarian had told relatives about watching himself burn in a dream for three days
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Growing population in Karachi poses challenge for urban planning
Experts believe countering the city’s population crisis requires a comprehensive solution
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Green Line Phase-II work to start after six-year delay
Launched in 2016, the project faced repeated delays due to administrative hurdles
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Don't leave children at mercy of AI, warn experts
Educationist suggests supervised AI literacy at homes and schools
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North Karachi residents protest over water shortage
As water crisis plagues metropolis, water and power utilities play blame game
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Pak solar boom set to outstrip grid
Climate ministry anticipates 'negative demand' in key industrial hubs next year
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Pakistanis to benefit from new UK rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's asylum system overhaul offers fast-track residency
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PTI to mark Nov 26 as 'Black Day'
One year after Islamabad violence, party to hold district-level protests
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PM's dialogue offer still on table: Sana
PML-N leader says political dialogue, not confrontation, is the essence of democracy
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Rare dolphin found dead in Ormara
Incident marks second death of the species in a short span of time
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'Judicial independence under threat'
HRCP slams 27th Amendment, urges zero-tolerance for impunity and protection of civic freedoms
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FCC to take up elections rigging case tomorrow
Five-member larger bench led by Justice Aamer Farooq to hear PTI's plea
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JI unveils three-month protest campaign
Vows to confront 'those holding Pakistan hostage'
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Chronic back pain becoming widespread in South Punjab
Experts stress need for dedicated spine-care centres to prevent disability
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Voting in by-elections concludes peacefully
5,000 officials were deployed
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Vigilantes shave, degrade assault accused in grisly ordeal
Police have registered separate FIRs against both sides
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Suthra Punjab contractors warned over cleanliness failure
CM orders daily washing of garbage bins
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Voter detained for filming ballot
Arrest was made on the spot after the voter failed to comply with polling-day regulations
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Assistive devices distributed in Sargodha
28 wheelchairs and 10 Himmat Cards were distributed among individuals with special needs
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Alhamra to host three-day Sufi festival
The festival will open with a calligraphy exhibition featuring visual interpretations of Sufi philosophy
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Consumers denied food price relief
Several vegetables recorded notable downward revisions
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'Mera Pyara' helps reunite lost children with families each day
Social media prove critical in crowd-assisted identification
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Farmers receive tractors under green scheme
Subsidy project aims to make farmers self-reliant
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Fading dew points to warming winters
Experts link decline to rapid urbanisation, loss of greenery & rising temperatures
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'Out-of-school kids may exceed 30m next year'
Punjab finalises new admissions policy, school calendar and exam schedule
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Punjab expands school privatisation drive
Phase three targets 4,500 small-enrolment institutions; unions warn of rising fees
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Islamabad's E-Tag rollout falls short, motorists face delays
Motorists report temporary setups, missing staff, and inconsistent service
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Historic Gawalmandi crumbles amid neglect
Ancient locality stands as fading relic of Rawalpindi's diverse past
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Capital rolls out online complaint system
Sadia Babar of I-8, said the digital platform would make reporting easier
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Pindi begins housing scheme reforms
Introduces QR-coded plot allotments to stop illegal over-selling of plots
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Flour restrictions risk humanitarian crisis in K-P
With the supply of flour halted from Punjab, locals in the province are deprived of the fundamental commodity
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K-P boosts special branch with upgrades
CM Afridi approves new posts, major funding and modern equipment
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Profit-taking ahead of roll-over week pulls PSX into the red
KSE-100 retreats from record high despite strong macro and corporate cues
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ATC hands Dr Yasmeen 10-year jail, acquits Qureshi
Verdict announced at Kot Lakhpat Jail after trial, included 56 prosecution witnesses
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UN experts highlight legal violations in India’s May strikes and water treaty actions
Experts highlight civilian harm in India’s missile strikes and call for adherence to international norms
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FIA offloads 23 passengers planning to work illegally in Malaysia
Caught at Karachi airport after profiling revealed insufficient funds; agent network revealed during questioning
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz condemns Bondi Beach attack, reaffirms solidarity
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Karachi DSP cleared of drug sale charges
Bribery charges stand for two suspended SIU officers
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Sindh universities told to remove faculty from administrative posts
Citing court orders, Sindh HEC grants vice-chancellors eight days to comply
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SC upholds civil servant’s right to family life
Ties civil servant transfers to constitutional family rights as per 1998 Wedlock Policy
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Qatar agrees to cancel 24 LNG cargoes as Pakistan reopens local gas wells
In 2026, Pakistan will import 85 LNG cargoes from Qatar instead of the previously planned 120
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Five militants killed in North Waziristan Boya army camp attack
Terrorists used suicide tactics, conflict lasted 3 hours with Aswad-ul-Harab group claiming responsibility,
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International Transport Workers’ Federation urges PM Shehbaz to halt PIA privatisation
Terms exclusion of unions unacceptable, violation of international labour standards
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UN flags Afghan terror threat, vindicates Pakistan
FO 'contradicts' media reports of CDF Munir visiting US
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Lahore air quality improves as AQI falls to 215
Authorities credit stricter industrial and vehicular checks for recent air quality gains
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Over 42 million children vaccinated in Pakistan's final polio drive of 2025
Campaign deploys 400,000 workers across country as eradication efforts continue
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Pakistan, ADB finalise ML-1 agreement to upgrade rail network
Rail ministry highlights security, digitisation and tracking reforms alongside ML-1
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BIPP flags climate risks as real economic threat
Report highlights governance gaps, experts urge public-private collaboration
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US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins
SEC's decision to rescind stringent crypto rules, dismiss lawsuits among their biggest victories
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PSX nears 172k on funds buying
Record rally pushes index up by 1,647 points following better C/A data, yield cut
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Chaman Chamber seeks incentives for industries
Urges federal govt to develop infrastructure, offer duty and tax concession
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Ministry urged to waive port charges
KCCI seeks relief on demurrage as cargo remains stuck for 10 days
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Pakistan advances cashless economy with focus on digital banks, financial inclusion
Aurangzeb meets Ant International, Easypaisa delegation on rails and government payments in cashless drive
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World Bank urges Pakistan to reform gas sector, split utilities for debt control
Asks Pakistan to develop road map to bring efficiency, cut losses in gas sector
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Pakistan's foreign reserves reach $21.09b, boosted by IMF inflows
Total liquid reserves rise with $1.3b increase, strengthening import cover to 2.62 months, as gold prices also climb
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Pakistan, China advance talks on $2.2b industrial complex at Port Qasim
Project focuses on shipbuilding and shipbreaking facilities, plus modern steel mill integrated with port operations
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PM seeks post IMF exit strategy
Iqbal warns country may slip into another programme without surge in exports
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PSX falls 133 points in choppy trading
Lacks clear direction amid consolidation, though macro indicators improve
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Government asks ADB for power debt support
Leghari seeks financing for reforms as Cheema presses for continued backing of ML-1 project
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Chinese fintech eyes SMEs, digital finance
Minister for Board of Investment reaffirms that Pakistan and China remain iron-clad friends
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PSO seeks tax zero-rating to prevent refund buildup
FBR owes Rs54b in sales tax refunds; state oil firm urges govt to intervene
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Economic risks remain high despite policy calm
Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues
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US sanctions two more ICC judges over Israel probe
The sanctions ban the judges from entering the United States
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Zelensky urges EU to seize Russian assets
At this stage, the guarantees offered by the Commission remain insufficient
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz, Australian High Commissioner Tim Kane discuss coordination in agriculture, livestock, mining
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Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, political activist Noam Chomsky, are also pictured in the latest images
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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme
Says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect
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Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh
Unrest in cities escalates after assassination, fears of further violence ahead of the national elections
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Britain sanctions Russia’s energy firms
The government targeted 24 individuals and entities
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Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns
Ties have been frosty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred
Nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
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Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests
Tensions boiled over in Brussels after a mostly peaceful protest involving at least 7,000 farmers
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Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group
Father-son duo of Indian origin ‘received military-style training’ in Philippines
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WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again
India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report
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Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation
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US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said
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Australia vows new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim laid to rest
Prime Minister Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and radicalisation
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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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