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Tariff talk clouds IMF, World Bank meetings
Former IMF official warns Fund risks being pushed to enforce Trump's geopolitical goals, pressure China
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G20 warns of potential for market crash
Says uncertain economic, geopolitical backdrop makes multilateral cooperation crucial
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Algeria signs $5.4b oil, gas deal with Saudi firm
Illizi South perimeter lies about 100 km (62 miles) south of the Algerian town of In Amenas
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Kuwait-Pakistan Expo to unlock JVs, partnerships
December event to showcase Pakistani products, serve as catalyst for trade diversification
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Pakistan, Russia agree to deepen ties
Petroleum minister met with Gazprom officials, global investors at SPIGF 2025
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15-day extension sought in tax return filing deadline
FPCCI maintains that extending deadline would help ensure broader tax compliance
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Gold, silver scale new record highs
Trump's tariff warning, Fed rate cut hopes lift bullion; local price at Rs428,200/tola
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Businessmen term gas levy 'irrational, unfair'
KATI president says captive power is already costlier than grid electricity
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Top startups take centre stage at GITEX Global 2025
National TechDestination pavilion offers live demos, tech innovations, and business matchmaking sessions
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PSX nosedives over border clashes
KSE-100 index tumbles 4,655 points in largest single-day fall in four months
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China defends export control measures on rare earths
Commerce ministry spokesperson slams US response, including 100% tariff on Chinese goods
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Americans feel the squeeze
Government gridlock grinds on
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Pakistan asks Taliban to rein in terror networks
Islamabad urges Kabul regime to not allow use of its land for terrorism
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Macron accuses opposition of fuelling 'chaos'
Embattled PM urges cabinet ministers to put their egos aside
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Official neglect leaves Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s ancestral home in decay
Historic site now serves as a cycle stand; locals decry official apathy
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LHC seeks report on stray dog control policy
Court urged to direct authorities to launch immediate, effective campaign to control population of stray dogs
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EPA declares kilns along motorways safe
Mariyyum Aurangzeb says, EPA's approach focused on reform rather than punishment to ensure sustainable results.
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Treasury, opposition spar over law and order in Punjab Assembly
Calls for adjourning provincial legislature agenda ignored
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Intercity mass transit system urged in Lahore and surrounding cities
Around 800,000 to one million vehicles enter Lahore daily, while 400,000 to 500,000 leave city, Chief Traffic Officer
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Lahore's 100-year-old Kana Kacha station fades into history
Railway officials cite 'low passenger turnout' for closure
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Punjab moves to delay municipal elections
Provincial assembly passes Punjab Local Govt Act 2025
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Mobiles to offer licencing services in Capital
Services available at various locations across the capital from October 13 to 19, 2025, between 8am and 5pm
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Women urged to prioritise breast cancer prevention
Medic calls for early screening to ensure timely detection
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Capital adopts fresh strategy to combat smog
ICT, CDA and Pak-EPA will jointly enforce measures for stricter emission control
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Twin cities reel under disruptions
Commuters face hardship as key routes remain sealed; varsities announce half-day
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Kitchen gardens take over rooftops and balconies
Women turn to healthier alternative for fresh everyday vegetables amid rising inflation
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Attempt to travel on fake documents foiled
Suspect previously travelled to Azerbaijan, Libya in 2023, was caught attempting to enter Europe illegally
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RWMC imposes garbage tax in Rawalpindi; bills spark citywide protests
Residents, traders protest as authorities send bills ranging from Rs500 to Rs5,000
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18 jailed for land grabbing
Each of the accused was also fined Rs100,000, will serve an additional six months in prison if they default
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FIA Hyderabad busts BISP corruption network in Tando Bago
Device holders spill beans, file complaint against officials robbing poor
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Illegal cannula centres sealed, equipment seized
The action was taken in view of the rising numbers of HIV/AIDS cases in the district
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Drugs, lewd dances mar Saman Sarkar's Urs
Hundreds of pilgrims reportedly lost valuable mobile phones and cash
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Shortage of female medico-legal officers in Karachi slows rape, domestic violence investigations
Only 20 female medico-legal professionals to serve city of 10 million women
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Mock tsunami drill to test response system
Simulated 9.0 magnitude quake along Makran coast to test country's early warning, emergency response systems
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Rice exporter gets 64-year sentence for smuggling heroin
Court imposed fine of Rs2.5 million on convict, who will face an added 15 month imprisonment in case of non-payment
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Officer suspended for overflowing gutters in Karachi
Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah took serious notice of the accumulation of sewage water, ordered suspension
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7,613 cops to oversee polio vaccination drive
2,527 personnel will be deployed in East Zone, 2,732 in West Zone, 2,354 in South Zone
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Anti-polio drive targets 10.6m children in Sindh
CM says nine cases in Sindh in a year is a grave matter
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Grand Jirga reaches Tirah for talks
Terrorists demand Sharia rule, reversal of ex-FATA merger in first round of talks
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Chaman border reopens for stranded refugees
Crossing opened temporarily on humanitarian grounds
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PHC seeks governor's response on Afridi oath
Court directs confirmation of summary's receipt before next hearing
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Hotel boom threatens Naran's beauty
Unchecked development raises concerns over environmental degradation
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Body cameras in hospitals face scrutiny
100 body-worn cameras, docking stations, data storage systems, and related software have been procured
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PM Shehbaz praises Iranian leadership, Trump for efforts to defuse tensions
Hopes Pakistan-US friendship will usher in a new era of close coordination and cooperation
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Dog bites surge across the city
12,939 dog-bite cases were reported in Karachi at the Jinnah and Civil hospitals in the first five months of 2026
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R-4 ministers’ meeting welcomes US-Iran Islamabad MoU, stresses regional peace
Cairo meeting praises Pakistan’s mediation role, backs implementation of commitments under Islamabad MoU
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PM forms committee to review contested telecom bill; directs proposals submission on priority
Committee to review telecom right-of-way and private property, housing society operations before recommendations
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Pakistan enters critical 24-hour weather window, warns NDMA
Alert forecasts rain accompanied by thunderstorms, windstorms, and dust storms in most parts of country
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A negotiated defeat
Trump’s claims of total victory ended in an agreement that makes Tehran looks better on the world stage
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Cleft children fight for treatment
Despite being treatable, thousands of children born with cleft lips or palates await
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What lagos taught me
In the rhythm of Lagos, a physician from Karachi discovers more than just a destination
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The Rookie still gets it right
Nathan Fillion’s police drama continues to balance action, humour, and emotional storytelling without losing its charm
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The golden age of art - on Instagram
How the digital shift bypassed the middleman and allowed independent artists to claim their own audience
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Pushing through the heat
How Karachi’s daily wage earners and street vendors struggle to survive on the front lines of climate change
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A nation underfed
Pakistan's nutrition crisis reveals a hard truth: ending hunger is not the same as ensuring health
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Is growing sugarcane drying us out?
We reward water-guzzling sugarcane, rice over climate-resilient crops
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Incentives alone won't fix Pakistan's exports
Textiles stagnate while IT surges, but deeper constraints remain unaddressed
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Is IMF's cure worse than the disease?
Conditionality has failed the Global South, it may be time to reclaim sovereignty, embrace growth
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Is the economy lagging behind?
Instead of enhancing production, the govt is focusing on raising taxes
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Stitching the World Cup football
Despite its crumbling infrastructure, Sialkot is maintaining an edge over fierce global competition
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Gwadar: a key for rapid development
Activation of China route as energy corridor can prove to be windfall for Pakistan, complemented by 923-hectare free t
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Rs85b PIA deal at final stage
All domestic and international approvals required for the transaction have been completed
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Indian tankers transit Strait of Hormuz
Three ships carrying 860,000 tonnes of oil head home post-ceasefire
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China-Pakistan desert horticulture lab opens in Multan
Solar greenhouse technology set to boost arid land productivity by up to 35%
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Right-of-way reform critical for digital economy
5G future hinges on clearing infrastructure roadblocks
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SBP records Rs161.5b money market placements
Musharka accounts for over Rs125b in Islamic financing transactions
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'Focus on exporting mangoes to China'
PCJCCI says quality, modern packaging and supply chain management key to tapping potential
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Tariff cuts threaten tile industry
Manufacturers say proposed 20-50% cuts will create uneven playing field
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Outsource FBR to AI, business leaders urge
Former FPCCI presidents say IMF policies have pushed 50% into poverty
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Govt scrambles to rethink auto tariff
Customs duties on cars, jeeps to be slashed 25-50% under NTP as ministries clash
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Israel lifts war curbs on northern border
Fresh strikes in Lebanon kill seven people
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7 killed, over 70 hospitalised as ammonia gas leaks at seafood factory in India
A 30-member team has been pressed into service to fix the leak
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1st round of 4-party Iran-US talks concludes in Switzerland
Negotiations involving Qatar, Pakistan mediation were paused after 80 minutes for internal consultations, report says
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Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks
Five men were injured in the attacks; three were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries
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UK's Starmer considers political future, could decide as early as Monday
Facing very low ratings, Starmer may decide by Monday to quit or contest leadership against Burnham
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India holds re-exam under tight security following leak
More than 200,000 officials, including police, deployed; Telegram messaging app restricted
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Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on job
Starmer led centre-left Labour Party to a landslide election win in 2024 but has become deeply unpopular
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Fresh Israeli strikes test Lebanon ceasefire
20 killed in Bekaa Valley as IRGC shuts Strait of Hormuz
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Japan knock Tunisia out of WC 2026
The African side are eliminated from the tournament
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Marquez storms to Czech MotoGP victory
The seven-time champion overtook Bagnaia late to seal the win
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'Fired up Spain ready to hit back'
De la Fuente's side suffered a shocking 0-0 draw against Cape Verde
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Fritz beats Zverev to reach Halle final
He suffered a 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-5 defeat
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Peshawar’s young squash stars strike gold at Asian Junior Championship
Ahmad Rayan Khalil, Nauman Khan clinch Under-15 and Under-17 titles
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University of Lahore wins All Pakistan Inter-University Women’s Football Championship
Hosts Islamia College Peshawar successfully hold five-day tournament featuring eight teams
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Key cricketers’ contracts being put on hold
They didn’t meet the minimum requirement of playing first-class matches
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Germany reach World Cup last 32
They came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1
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Pakistan fall short against Bangladesh
This is their third successive defeat in the Women’s T20 World Cup
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Gakpo stars as Netherlands thump Sweden
He scored a brace in 5-1 victory in Houston
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New Zealand eye series-levelling win against England
The hosts were 182-5 at stumps on the fourth day
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‘Hakimi calm despite facing rape trial’
He is facing allegations that he raped a woman in the Paris region
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Vinicius stars as Brazil cruise past Haiti
Matheus Cunha scored a brace in 3-0 win
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Paraguay eliminate Turkey from World Cup
Matias Galarza scored the only goal of the game
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New Zealand keep semis hopes alive
The defending champions register a four-run win over Ireland












































































































