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Gold prices, rupee lose ground
Yellow metal falls by Rs800 to Rs273,200; currency sheds 10 paisa to 278.47/$
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Inflation likely to slow down to 4% in December
Finance ministry cites stability on fiscal and external fronts, which indicates optimistic outlook
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Efforts on to revive US GSP status
Envoy says trade has remained consistent despite ups and downs in relations
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Cabinet removes 15% additional tax on banks
Increases standard income tax to 44% to largely recoup tax losses
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Pakistan set to ink economic partnership deal with Korea
Agreement will help increase trade, attract Korean industries
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SPI rises 0.80%, highest since July
Chicken, tomato, cooking essentials drive spike in inflation
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Rs4.98 tariff cut for Karachi likely
K-Electric files Nov fuel charges adjustment petition for price reduction
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2024: year of hypocrisy abroad and in Pakistan
These nations acted as silent spectators as Israel went about expelling Palestinians from their homeland.
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The year of future invasion
The diffusion of national boundaries due to the explosion of social media is not new.
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BB's last email
Shaheed Bibi was not merely a political leader - she was a movement in herself.
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FIA arrests Karachi smuggler connected to Indian agent in trafficking plot
Arrest is part of a govt crackdown on human trafficking, following a series of tragedies involving Pakistani migrants
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Imran Khan rejects house arrest deal, calls for remittance boycott
Taking to X, PTI founder alleged he was offered a deal in exchange for negotiations and political space for his party
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Franka Potente announces she’s breast cancer free after secret diagnosis
Actress reveals she’s cancer free after battling breast cancer, encouraging early detection and second opinions.
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Germany's president dissolves parliament, calls snap elections for Feb 23
Frank-Walter Steinmeier also called for the election campaign to be conducted fairly and transparently
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1,000 North Korean soldiers killed in Russian-led attacks in Ukraine: White House
North Korean troops sent to support Russia’s invasion are committing suicide to avoid capture: Spokesperson John Kirby
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Human-induced climate change adds 41 days of extreme heat in 2024
WWA and Climate Central report urges nations to prepare for rising climate risks to reduce deaths in 2025 and beyond
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Inflation expected to remain within 4-5% in December
Finance ministry expects continued economic stability, supported by strong remittances, export inflows, stable imports
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Massive water reservoir discovered in space: 140 trillion times Earth's oceans
The reservoir is situated near a supermassive black hole, which weighs about 20 billion times more than our Sun
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Kanye West criticized for using Nazi symbol in new Yeezy clothing line
Ye faces backlash after his new Yeezy collection includes clothing with a symbol linked to Nazi Germany.
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Grimes and Azealia Banks engage in heated online exchange after meme sparks feud
Grimes and Azealia Banks clash on social media after a ‘Wicked’ meme leads to a fiery argument.
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EU issues scam alert over reports of visa fraud in Pakistan
Criminal organisations spreading fake visa info via Google Maps, misleading Pakistanis about services, says EU Office
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Cabinet approves amendments to madrassa bill after JUI-F settlement
A statement from the PM's Office confirmed that the cabinet endorsed changes to the Societies Registration Act 1860
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Karachi imposes Section 144 for Dec 31, Jan 1
Sindh Home Department imposes Section 144 in Karachi to ensure law and order during NYE celebrations
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Russian aviation chief links Azerbaijan Airlines crash to Ukrainian drone strike
Azerbaijan Airlines cited "physical and technical interference" as the cause of the crash
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Breeding of big cats continues in urban settlements
Loopholes in wildlife legislation have enabled private farms to be set up in residential areas
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Comedian Dick Capri dies at 93 after spending Christmas with family
Comedian Dick Capri, known for his unique style, dies at 93 following a holiday celebration with family.
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Man sentenced to death for killing 35 in car attack in Zhuhai
On November 11, 62-year-old Fan Weiqiu drove through people exercising outside a sports complex in his SUV
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes closest-ever approach to Sun
The spacecraft is expected to send detailed telemetry data about its status on January 1
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Imran Khan's backers oppose Pakistan's nuclear programme: Bilawal
PPP chairman urges unity to protect Pakistan's nuclear programme from external forces seeking to undermine it
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Princess Love exposes Ray J and Sukihana’s alleged romance with text screenshots
Princess Love claims Ray J and Sukihana are romantically involved, sharing text messages and explicit content online.
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New oil and gas reserves unearthed in Sindh’s Shah Bandar block
The Jhamp East X-1 well is producing 10 million standard cubic feet of natural gas daily, PPL announced.
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50 Cent confirms joint album with Eminem after Las Vegas residency
50 Cent announces he's ready to record with Eminem after his Las Vegas residency, possibly with Dr. Dre.
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Severe weather in Texas and Louisiana brings tornado watch, hail, flooding and flight delays
More than 500 flights had been canceled, and over 200 others delayed.
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10 Signs You're Not Getting Enough Nutrition and How to Fix It
Are you feeling sluggish or noticing changes in your skin? You might be missing essential nutrients.
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Josh Allen receives custom MVP chain with gold, diamonds from Dion Dawkins
Josh Allen gets an extravagant MVP chain from Dion Dawkins, crafted with 27 carats of diamonds and gold.
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Gold prices edge lower in local, global markets
Silver prices remained unchanged in the local market
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Golden Child and Rocket Punch members leave Woollim Entertainment, future plans uncertain
Multiple members of Golden Child and Rocket Punch depart Woollim Entertainment.
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Amy Adams’ stunning weight gain transformation in 'Nightbitch' sparks debate
Nightbitch, now streaming on Hulu, showcases Amy adams in a role exploring motherhood and self-love.
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Song from ‘Pushpa 2’ removed from YouTube amid controversy
T-Series uploaded 'Dammante Patukora' on December 24 but removed it due to controversy.
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Ryan Reynolds returns to social media after Blake Lively’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni
Ryan Reynolds posts heartfelt video with daughter to support charity, marking his first post amid recent controversy.
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Twitter Wrapped 2024 is turning social media into a hilarious self-roast
Social media users are sharing their funniest and most cringeworthy moments with the viral Twitter Wrapped trend.
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Vivek Ramaswamy critiques U.S. culture, blames ’90s TV like ‘Saved by the Bell’ for challenges
Vivek Ramaswamy critiques American culture, citing shows like Saved by the Bell as barriers to excellence.
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Bollywood icon Salman Khan celebrates 59th birthday
Salman Khan celebrates his 59th birthday as fans flood social media with wishes and excitement.
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Betsy Brandt files for divorce from Grady Olsen after 25 years of marriage
Betsy Brandt, known for ‘Breaking Bad’, has filed for divorce from Grady Olsen, seeking custody of their son.
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MQM-P demands disaster-hit status for Karachi, exemption from taxes
Dr Farooq Sattar says PPP must admit failure, asks how long Karachi will be misled with lame excuses
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At least seven injured as building collapses in Karachi's Orangi Town
Initial probe suggests blast occurred due to gas leak
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King Charles grieved over Pakistan's flood casualties
Says thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all those who have lost loved ones
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Traffic resumes in Karachi after drainage efforts
Several major routes reopened, Korangi and EBM causeways remain shut
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NDMA issues travel advisory for Gilgit-Baltistan
NEOC warns multiple roads in northern region severely damaged by persistent rainfall and glacial activity
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Sindh extends school closure as rain continues in Karachi
NDMA warns more than 50 to 100 millimetres of rain could fall in a short span of time
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PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir visit flood-hit K-P, vow support for victims
Premier warns illegal encroachments, timber smuggling and mining worsened floods, urging strict action
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Chinese FM arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit
Sixth Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue scheduled to be held on August 21
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Pak to hold training camp in Dubai
The training camp is scheduled to conclude on August 27
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Game must go on: Akram on Ind-Pak clash
He addressed the controversy surrounding the tournament schedule
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Imran picks Achakzai as NA opposition leader, Swati for Senate role
Move follows disqualification of Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz after conviction in May 9 cases
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PSX notches another record close above 150.5k
Bulls show no sign of fatigue as KSE-100 index advances 820 points
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Asia Cup will go on without Pakistan, as they refuse to play in India
Bangladesh replaced the three-time Asia Cup hockey champions as AHF issued new schedule
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Wahab pins Karachi torrential rain damage on climate change
Heavy downpour inevitably causes flooding, says mayor referring to destruction in K-P, G-B
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Karachi goes underwater
Heavy rain spell unleashes urban flooding, catches authorities ill-prepared; triggers traffic chaos; eight killed
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SBP upgrades PRISM system
New PRISM+ to boost transparency, security and efficiency in financial markets
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Senator denounces rich nations for climate change
Experts advocate rapid shift to clean energy, increase in forest cover
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Govt moves to cut port delays, speed up clearance
Committee proposes 24/7 customs operations, digital tools, and stricter timelines
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PSX breaks 150k barrier, hits another record
Fitch, Moody's upbeat economic outlook propels index higher by 1,574 points
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S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US
Expects tariff revenue to offset fiscal impact of tax-cut, spending bill
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Iqbal reiterates quality over quantity at JCC meet
Iqbal reiterates quality over quantity at JCC meet
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Current account posts $254 million deficit in July
REER index appreciates to 98.6 in July 2025 while rupee extends winning streak
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Moody's upgrades deposit ratings of Pak banks
Assigns Caa1 rating, changes outlook on long-term deposits to stable
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Tribunal upholds decision in LDI case
Reduces penalty from 7.5% to 2% of turnover for LDI operators
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Rs40b fine on mills termed 'wrong'
PM aide defends sugar millers, saying price hike stems from low cane output
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Internet outage hits Pakistan as connectivity drops to 20%
Disruption hindered business operations and banking transactions, triggering widespread frustration on social media
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PSX breaks 150k barrier in intra-day trading, hits another record
Fitch, Moody’s upbeat economic outlook, circular debt reforms propel KSE-100 index higher by 1,574 points
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Pharma giants compete to release the first weight-loss pill
Weight-loss drug sales may top $150B by early 2030s, driven by rising demand for Zepbound and Wegovy drugs
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Gold prices decline in local market as global rates fall
10 grams of gold dropped by Rs943
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Swedish business team to explore trade avenues
Delegation to arrive soon to meet manufacturers, evaluate export potential
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US sanctions four ICC judges, prosecutors over war crimes investigations
Move drew ire from France, UN; ICC called it “a flagrant attack” on the independence of impartial justice
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India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile amid US tariff tensions
Test-fire came a week before US tariffs are set to double from 25 per cent to 50 per cent
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78 killed in Afghanistan bus crash
Accident occurred Tuesday night as passenger bus hit a motorcycle, then fuel truck, triggering explosive fire
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US Treasury official slams India for 'profiteering' off cheap Russian oil
Top official claims Indian refiners reaping $16bn in excess profits
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Trump rules out US troops for Ukraine
Europeans begin hashing out security guarantees
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India, China agree to resume direct flights
Troop pullback, border delimitation discussed in latest talks
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Pak, UK agree to boost strategic ties, trade
Development comes as Dar meets Rayner in London
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Israel reviews Hamas proposal for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Proposal calls for partial Israeli pullback and more aid into Gaza, where 2.2m people face growing famine
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Trump hopes for end to Ukraine war but admits Putin might reject any proposal
Trump pledged security guarantees to end the war, but doubts remain over Russia’s cooperation, allies cautious
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Pakistan, China, Afghanistan forge deeper alliance with CPEC extension
DPM presses Afghan acting FM to take ‘concrete, verifiable’ steps against terrorists carrying out cross-border attacks
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Boxer Chavez Jr jailed in Mexico
The former WBC middleweight champion was deported from the U.S. and arrested in Sonora
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PGA Tour releases 2026 schedule
The season will feature 35 FedEx Cup events, nine signature tournaments, and a notable return to Trump National Doral
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Sinner withdraws from US Open mixed doubles competition
World number one withdrew after illness forced him to retire in the Cincinnati Open final
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Al-Nassr edge Al-Ittihad in Hong Kong thriller
Mane opened the scoring in the 10th minute
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Isak claims Newcastle broke promises amid Liverpool interest
The 25-year-old striker said he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave a long time ago
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Spurs' Tel says he won't let racial abuse bring him down
The 20-year-old missed a spot-kick during their penalty shootout defeat by PSG last Wednesday
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Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award
Liverpool forward wins honour for the third time
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Mbappe penalty earns Real 1-0 win over stubborn Osasuna
A second-half penalty from the French star secured 1-0 win over Osasuna
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Vuelta stage winner Woods to retire at end of season
The 38-year-old spoke of the toll his career has taken on his health and family life
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German FA opens investigation after racist abuse in Cup matches
Schalke’s Antwi-Adjei and a Kaiserslautern player were targeted
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Sports Round up
Simeone rues mistakes in Atletico’s shock loss, Thompson out of Lausanne meet and Forest land Kalimuendo
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New faces, new hopes: Why Pak’s young guns can light up Asia Cup
The Men in Green are heading into the tournament without Babar and Rizwan
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Alonso promises action over words ahead of LaLiga debut
Real Madrid manager begins his first LaLiga campaign at home against Osasuna
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Nmecha penalty gets Leeds up and running on Premier League return
Tarkowski's handball gave the hosts the opportunity to snatch 1-0 victory over Everton
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Messi leads revamped Argentine squad
The squad features several young talents, including Claudio Echeverri, Alan Varela, and Franco Mastantuono