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Fuel price hike starts hurting economy
Sudden increase in petrol and diesel prices had placed an "extraordinary financial burden" on traders
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Digital reforms curb petty corruption
Fragmented databases, uneven digital access still limit impact of governance reforms
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LCCI opposes levy on exports
Business body urges airlines and Gerry's Dnata to abolish fee, warning it will raise export costs
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SECP raises Sahulat Account limit to Rs3m
Regulator allows investors to open accounts with multiple brokers to widen retail participation in stock market
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FBR to recover Rs100b surcharge
Move comes as govt seeks IMF nod to abolish super tax, struggles to meet targets
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'Sinners', 'One Battle' run neck and neck for Oscar top prize
The ten 'Best Picture' nominees are reviewed as anticipation builds ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards
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'War of the Worlds' declared year's 'worst film'!
Its bizarre remake tops 'Razzies', the anti-Hollywood awards show
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Has Timothee Chalamet blown his Oscar chances again?
His odds of winning 'Best Actor' prize plummet after controversial comments
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Karachi's Ramazan flavours delight citizens
Culinary traditions of city's many communities are on full display during holy month
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Suicide after 'workplace torment'
Doctor refutes rape charges, accuses peers of pushing him to suicide in chilling letter
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Ramazan excitement lights up Hyderabad's historic Resham Gali
One of the city's busiest markets is abuzz with shopping activity as Eidul Fitr approaches
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Rescue delays in the dock
Gul Plaza association chief blames slow response, poor equipment for deadly blaze
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Sindh's govt schools get purse strings
Rs18.67b budget goes directly to campuses as 31,633 heads named DDOs
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Rs60m heist suspect killed in Jahanian encounter
Police arrest two suspects injured after shootout during chase
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Plan underway to revive horse-drawn tram service
Administration seeks Rs3.5m to restore Sir Ganga Ram's historic transport system
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Punjab Assembly panel moves to tighten rules on protests, rallies
New bill proposes jail terms, heavy fines for violations
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Private helicopters to boost mountain tourism
Move aims to improve access to remote peaks, strengthen high-altitude rescue ops
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Assault on labourer sparks outrage
Victim alleges that he was stripped naked and beaten with iron rods, leaving marks on his body
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Young voices reflect on women's rights
Hearing stories of resilience, struggle, hope from women reinforces importance of conversations around women's rights
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Class 8 students face exam uncertainty
A student failing in even 1 of 4 PECTA subjects to be considered to have failed the class, required to repeat Class 8
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Delayed Metro Bus audit under review
Rs44.84b project audit issues revisited; 10-year delay blamed on inactive PAC
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Fare hikes disrupt Eid homecoming tradition
Pindi passengers struggle with mounting travel costs; migrant workers abandon plans to return
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ANP slams K-P's terrorist patrols
Aimal Wali Khan alleges PTI historically facilitated terrorists, hid failures behind excuses
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10 killed in Balochistan incidents
Deadly mix of road crashes, shootings, snakebite, electrocution claims lives in multiple districts
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PHC mandates biometric verification for litigants
Verification, linked to NADRA, must now be conducted at key stages of litigation
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Afridi sets deadline for 2026-27 PC-1 completion
Prioritises backward districts, merged areas in ambitious Roshan Qabail package
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Iran: when history is written backwards
History tells us that the unintended consequences of going to a war are the real consequences that shape history
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Our own one battle after another
War in the season of Oscars could well be a movie title itself
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India's gamble in a region at war
Within days, Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, which responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz
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British media bias
Over 40,000 articles from 30 major outlets were reviewed, 70% of stories associated Muslims with conflict
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Unenforced labour laws
If the trade representative's office finds Pakistan guilty, billions of dollars in exports would be lost ato sanctions
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PTI's persisting concerns
PTI seems to be losing its patience; a confrontation is on the cards after Ramazan
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Austerity's hollow veil
Country has responded with a historic 20% hike in fuel prices on existing stocks
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Why does the port of Fujairah matter to the oil market?
Fujairah exported about 1.7 million bpd of crude and fuels last year, about 1.7% of global demand
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Trump rejects efforts to launch Iran ceasefire talks, sources say
Oman and Egypt try to mediate, but lack of interest from the US and Iran suggests both sides digging in for conflict
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Five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Zelenskiy says energy sites outside Kyiv were targeted; homes, schools and firms hit in attacks
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German philosopher Juergen Habermas dies at 96, publisher says
Best known for his theory of political consensus-building, he shaped post-war Germany’s discourse more than any peer
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Trump urges other nations to send ships to secure Hormuz
Says US will continue bombing Iranian shoreline and vessels
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China, US begin crucial trade talks in Paris to ease tensions
Sixth round of talks to extend tariff truce, ease export controls and expand trade as markets watch closely
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Six terrorists killed in CTD operation in K-P's Lakki Marwat
Terrorists involved in martyrdom of seven police personnel in yesterday’s attack; president, PM laud security forces
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US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast war enters third week
Hit for the second time since February 28
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India frees Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after 6 months in jail
It is not clear if the charges against Wangchuk are dropped
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Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli aggression against Lebanon: FO
Calls on international community to take urgent, concrete steps to end aggression
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Naqvi assures foolproof security for US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad
Interior minister meets US envoy Natalie Baker, discusses arrangements for high-level talks
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Pakistan's envoy to US hails diplomacy for successful US-Iran ceasefire
'This is a victory for diplomacy and dialogue,' Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says in interview with CNN
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Dar, Saudi FM discuss Lebanon ceasefire violations in phone call
DPM appreciates Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan’s efforts towards achieving lasting peace
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Exams postponed at three Islamabad centres on April 9, 10
As per notification, revised dates for these examinations will be announced in due course
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Rawalpindi declares two-day public holiday in view of US-Iran talks
Several roads in Islamabad will remain closed at different times on April 9 and 10
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K-P reviews penalties for outsourced hospitals
Health Foundation has outsourced 19 hospitals across the province
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TTAP not to 'carry burden' of PTI U-turn
TTAP leader said party wanted to distance itself from April 9 rally even before meeting with party founder Imran
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Politicians welcome Pak diplomatic feat
PPP, JUI-F, MQM hail development; PTI calls off protest
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ECC approves Rs2.8b for child vaccination
Committee further approved a Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs 306 million in favour of the ASF
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Diplomatic breakthrough earns global praise
UN Secretary-General calls for all parties involved in conflict to adhere to international law, ceasefire's terms
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Urumqi talks offer glimmer of Pak-Afghan détente
Beijing calls terrorism key strain in neighbourly ties
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Truce under strain as Israel plays spoiler
Strikes kill hundreds in Lebanon; Tehran shuts Hormuz, warns of direct response
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Sister-killing unnatural breach of trust: SC
Says such crimes shatter families, fundamental bonds
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Pakistan basks in new glory
Shehbaz says country has changed forever. Calls on all sides to respect ceasefire, credits civil-military unity
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PSX sees mixed trade as KSE-100 hovers near 166,000 by midday
KSE-100 shows resilience amid mild correction; volume remains robust
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Govt seeks $1b ADB climate loan
CDWP defers $40m World Bank project over exorbitant rates for furniture, laptops
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Pakistan must turn diplomacy into economic success
Islamabad well positioned to deepen energy & trade ties, establish rail & road transit corridor with Iran
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War impact looms as remittances dip 5% YoY
Analysts warn April, May inflows from KSA, UAE crucial as Eid impact fades
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Mills demand sugar export
Industry facing challenges in managing high stocks amid low demand
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Gold jumps Rs15,700 on US-Iran truce
Global prices hit three-week high as oil, dollar retreat
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Businessmen for building gas line
Businessmen Group (BMG) Chairman Zubair Motiwala expressed optimism that the 15-day ceasefire would continue
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PSX cheers peace with record spike
Robust rally triggers trading halt; by close KSE-100 index jumps 14,138 points
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Canada backs energy reforms, ceasefire role
Minister says 55% of power mix came from clean sources; hydro expansion, local coal shift planned
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Housing crisis deepens as 63% lack shelter
Survey shows 22% rural households spend 40% income on housing as deficit exceeds 10m units
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Provinces urged to lead SME financing efforts
SMEDA, SBP, banks coordinate on credit expansion
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PSX erupts in celebration as US-Iran ceasefire sparks record 14,000-point rally
KSE-100 index posts historic single-day surge as investors cheer easing Middle East tensions
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Oil dives below $100, stocks jump after two-week ceasefire agreed
US crude falls 15% to $96.31, Brent down 13% to $94.71 after market reacts to US-Iran ceasefire news
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Gold climbs as markets reassess risks after Trump pauses Iran attacks
Following international market trends, gold prices increase in Pakistan by Rs 15,700
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UK assures support to Pak energy sector
High commissioner commends uninterrupted fuel supply amid regional crisis
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US Democratic Party leader hails ceasefire with Iran
Ayesha Khan says Pakistan is proud to have played leadership role with wisdom and strong commitment to peace
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First ships through Strait of Hormuz since ceasefire: monitor
Two bulk carriers, including one coming from Iran, crossed a few hours after the truce was announced
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Vance to lead US delegation to Islamabad for Iran talks on Saturday
Iran’s delegation is expected to be led by Parliament Speaker Baqer Qalibaf with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
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Iran halts oil traffic, sounds alarm on ceasefire violations as Israel attacks Lebanon
Iran links Hezbollah attack to its own security, vows action against Israel
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World leaders praise Pakistan after US‑Iran ceasefire
UK, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, others credit Islamabad's diplomacy as two-week truce takes effect
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Fact check: Viral video of Indian anchor’s outburst over Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire is doctored
Video allegedly of Indian anchor losing temper had inconsistent visuals, on-screen text also AI-generated content
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to explore comprehensive peace solution: China
Chinese foreign ministry says both sides also agree not to take actions that could escalate, complicate the situation
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US will give sanctions, tariff relief to Iran: Trump
Says US will work closely with Iran, warns countries supplying military weapons to Iran of immediate 50% tariffs
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Pete Hegseth claims decisive US military victory over Iran
Secretary of Defence says Iran's missile factories have been razed
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US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz
'Islamabad talks' see success as PM Shehbaz invites US, Iran delegations to Islamabad on April 10
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North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military
Latest launches mark North Korea’s fourth and fifth ballistic missile tests this year
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Israeli opposition leader slams Netanyahu’s support for US-Iran ceasefire
Yair Lapid says Israel sidelined from key decisions as government backs Trump’s pause in strikes
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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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BD police arrest Hasina-era former parliament speaker
Chaudhury has not been seen in public since a deadly mass uprising in 2024 forced Hasina from power
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EU is meddling in Hungary's poll: Vance
US VP backs Orban in Budapest visit
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Hikaru Nakamura spends 67 minutes on single move before losing Candidates match
Hikaru Nakamura uses over an hour on one move but loses to Javokhir Sindarov in Candidates match
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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW
He is due to appear in court on May 7 after allegedly blowing more than twice legal limit in a random breath test
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Tamim becomes youngest BCB chief
He will lead a 11-member ad hoc committee
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McIlroy finds new challenges
He said the win lifted “an incredible weight” off him
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Flick defends young Yamal
Coach says he will always support and protect the player
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Slot tips Liverpool to bounce back
Manager believes his team can recover from recent setbacks
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Sinner, Alcaraz shine in Monte Carlo
Both players opened clay court seasons by crushing their opponents
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Peshawar District Inter-Club Weightlifting Championship to start on April 14
Six clubs to compete in six weight categories at Sports Complex Gym Hall
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WAPDA, Punjab reach final of 61st National Table Tennis Championship
Sensational semi-final victories set stage for title clash in Peshawar
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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










































































































