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Sugar, power and patronage
Sweetest commodity becomes most toxic crisis caused by elite interests
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From crisis to cushion: FX reserves jump to $14.5b
Reserve cushion can help fast-track reforms, particularly in tax administration, power sector governance
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Are stabilisation measures backfiring?
High interest rates, import compression and regressive taxation leading to low growth, unemployment
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Why global giants pulling out
Outflow poses serious challenge to economic narrative, efforts to woo investors
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Wellens wins Tour de France stage 15
Defending champion Pogacar leads the overall ranking
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Short ruled out of first WI T20I
He sustains side strain injury during a training session in Jamaica
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Pakistani cueists continue to shine at IBSF 6 Reds
Muhammad Asif and Ahsan Ramzan remain unbeaten in the tournament
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SSWMB basketball tournament begins today
Event to be held under patronage of Karachi Mayor
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Ten-woman Germany reach Euro 2025 semis
They defeated France on penalties 6-5
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Pacquiao held to draw in world title return
The Filipino legend lost to the defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios
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Deep likely to miss 4th Eng Test
He suffered a hand injury during practice
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India-Pakistan WCL 2025 clash called off
The announcement was made on WCL social media handle
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Emon stars as BD stun Pakistan
They beat Men in Green by seven wickets
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World's priciest banana gets eaten in France
Museum-goer bites into famous artwork taped to wall
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Linkin Park after Chester
Mike Shinoda talks grief, Emily Armstrong, and next chapter
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Richard III may not have been a child killer after all
British author refutes narrative about historical monarch
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'Squid Game' becomes top Netflix money-maker
Korean drama boosts platform's Q2 targets
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Snoop Dogg buys stake in Welsh football club
American rapper becomes joint-owner of Swansea City
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Valentino refutes rumours of sale
Fashion house remains in heavy debt
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Don't scroll your life away
Here is how to quit your phone addiction, guided by science
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PMD forecasts wet spell across country
Citizens advised to avoid unnecessary travel
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Punjab PA speaker 'overplayed his hand'
Malik now passes the buck to judiciary over shaky constitutional grounds
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Gaza high on agenda in Dar's UN visit next week
DPM to hold meetings with counterparts, UN officials
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Pakistan's Parsi community dwindles
Many young members eye a future abroad
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FBR imposes green levy to push Evs
New tax regime aims to discourage reliance on fossil fuel
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SC team leaves for Turkiye
Team comprises officers from the SC, FJA, LJCP
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PR renews bid to outsource 11 trains
Only one train attracts bids in earlier attempt
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Pakistan urges more funding for developing countries
Envoy to UN says Islamabad sets the goal of achieving 60% renewable energy by 2030
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PTI urges judiciary to 'rise above pressure'
Latif Khosa warns of '1971-like consequences' if public mandate continues to be ignored
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Second monsoon spell goes soft on Hyd
PMD says 21mm of rain was recorded in Hyderabad, 86mm in Larkana
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Stay away from Indian waters, fishermen warned
They are told hostile neighbour might accuse them of terrorism or sabotage
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Elderly woman seeks protection from abusive son
Rubina Rajput staged a protest along with her ailing husband and their children
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Karachi women rope in tug of war trophy
12 team officials and 12 technical officials helped in organising the event
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Vertical parking facility to harbour over 200 cars and 250 bikes
Wahab said that this project will provide much-needed relief for visitors to Bolton Market and surrounding areas
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New budget ignores woes of poor patients
Experts argue increased allocation for public-private partnerships could have been used for improving healthcare
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CTD identifies notorious suicide bomber
The deceased militant was involved in multiple terrorist activities in Karachi
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'Issue new number plates for free'
MQM-P leader comes out all guns blazing against imposition of Ajrak-themed number plates of vehicles
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Two brothers crushed to death by tanker
Following the incident, enraged locals torched the water tanker in protest
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Six die in Keenjhar picnic tragedy
Deceased were going for weekend outing when their bus plunged into ravine
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Long-frozen meat poses health threat
Experts emphasise the importance of storing meat at or below 0°C
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Children schooled on mountain conservation
Young 'eco-guards' present their learnings at forum held in capital
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Eco-friendly roads planned in Abbottabad
Initiative aims to promote sustainable infrastructure, reduce environmental waste
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Renowned Urdu humorist remembered
PAL pays tribute to Patras Bokhari's work through a theatrical adaptation of his work
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Experts warn of crisis over HEC budget cuts
Despite rising inflation, govt has allocated only Rs39.48b for FY 202526
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Punjab expands WASA to three more cities
10 cities have already got offices to enhance sewage, drainage, water supply, and urban beautification
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US-Iran peace deal 'ready for signing very soon', PM Shehbaz tells Qatari counterpart
Says he hopes 'this historic endeavour' lays a strong foundation for lasting peace and stability in the region
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AJK SC Bar Association warns violators of peace, calls for immediate surrender
Bar assures legal aid for individuals involved in violence if they surrender before law enforcement
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PDMA issues Punjab rain alert as thunderstorms, hail forecast across province
Punjab on alert as PDMA warns of thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail amid widespread rain
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US–Iran talks reaching final stage
Both countries welcome final-stage US–Iran talks, expressing hope for lasting peace and regional stability
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Aurangzeb says Budget 2026-27 delivers on promise to move economy from stability to growth
Duties on import of raw materials are being reduced to bring down production costs, says finance minister
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Rs18.8tr outlay targets growth push
Tax revenue target raised to Rs15.26tr; provinces to get Rs8.8tr from NFC; little room for new welfare measures
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Achakzai questions state policies, Shehbaz vows response in National Assembly
Opposition leader condemns treatment of protesters, accuses govt of turning provinces into colonies
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Security forces kill 21 more terrorists in K-P operations: ISPR
President, PM, Naqvi praise security forces, say entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them
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Suicide, IED attacks leave 3 dead in K-P
Attacker in Lakki Marwat detonates his bike-mounted bomb after locals try to intercept him
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Balochistan local bodies to be dissolved on Feb 8, 2027
Provincial cabinet unveils broad package of administrative, financial, welfare and security reforms
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'Budget aims at providing relief to public'
PM says journey of development will continue; economy has achieved stability despite challenges
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PPP set to form G-B govt as Bilawal hails PM's support
Discussions also covered broader political cooperation as well as regional and national issues
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Govt trims petrol by Rs4, diesel Rs2/litre
High-speed diesel is widely used in the transport and agriculture sectors
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SC restores full working schedule
Officials said the reversal of austerity steps would ensure smoother functioning of judicial work
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PTI rejects 'pro-rich, anti-poor' budget
Barrister Gohar, Sheikh Waqas criticise tax policy and governance
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PSX climbs around 2,700 points amid budget buzz
KSE-100 gains 1.59% on easing geopolitical tensions, oil plunge
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Budget 2026-27: Federal excise duty introduced on imported vehicles
Finance minister says existing concessions for electric motorcycles, rickshaws and buses will remain in place
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Budget 2026-27: Internet shoppers rejoice as govt proposes 90% cut in withholding tax on overseas card transactions
Aurangzeb says lower tax rate will help discourage informal fund transfers and strengthen formal channels
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Budget 2026-27: Govt cuts taxes, ends surcharge for four salaried class income slabs
Says announcing these measures under the prime minister's directives
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Oil extends losses as Trump calls off planned strikes on Iran
Brent crude futures fall $2.11, or 2.3%, to $88.27 a barrel
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Annual tax losses restricted to Rs2.35tr
Customs duty exemptions drop 24% to Rs499b; FTA-related cost zero
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Record stock rally masks weak capital raising
KSE-100 surges 18.2% but only Rs16b raised via IPOs; analysts warn of limited fresh funds
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PSX remains below 170,000 ahead of budget
KSE-100 edges higher by 276 points on banking, energy-sector support
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Agriculture grows 2.89% despite devastating floods
Sugarcane output up 6.2%, livestock now 14.6% of GDP; meat exports target $700m by 2028
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Electricity capacity swells to 49,651 MW
Solar energy fuels growth; agri-sector uses less electricity due to high costs
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Poverty rises to 28.9% despite economic recovery
Rural poverty at 36.2%, more than double urban rate of 17.4%; income inequality widens
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FX reserves inch up to reach $22.67b
SBP holdings rise $25m to $17.22b; gold down Rs9,720/tola
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ICT exports hit $3.4b but structural gaps persist
Freelance remittances $856m, 5G auction raises $509m; experts warn of low-value trap
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Pakistan Economic Survey: Economy expands to $452b, GDP grows 3.7%
Per capita income up 9% to $1,901; remittances to cross $41b as fiscal deficit falls to 0.7%
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ICT exports reach $3.4b but structural gaps persist
Freelance remittances rise to $856m as 5G spectrum auction generates $509m
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Violations of the US blockade on Iran ‘will not be tolerated’, Rubio tells India’s Jaishankar
Says all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces
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US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed tomorrow, Strait of Hormuz to open immediately for all: Trump
Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday
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US, India to tackle trade at G7 but deal not imminent
'We know that Prime Minister Modi is quite ambitious about the role he sees for India,' official says
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Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest
Protesters carry placards with slogans like 'Hate is the only threat to our streets', 'Belfast stands against racism'
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Lebanon reports strikes on south as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings
Israel orders evacuations in 24 areas near Nabatieh, urging residents north of Zahrani River
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PM Shehbaz says Pakistan now preparing for electronic signing of US-Iran deal
Says technical talks due for next week; Khawaja Asif says deal will be presented as 'Islamabad Pact'
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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Centre in predawn operation
The centre opened in 1971 as a memorial to President John F Kennedy, a Democrat assassinated eight years ago
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Iran to hold funeral for slain supreme leader on July 4-9
Farewell ceremony for Ali Khamenei July 4-5 in Tehran; burial on July 9 in Mashhad, state media says.
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Five killed in India military transport plane crash
Indian air force operates about 100 of them for military supplies, civilian aid in country’s remotest mountain areas
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Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges
The factory is the second-biggest supplier to Apple in South Asia after Taiwan's Foxconn
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UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
Word of UAE move to seek de-escalation coincides with the final stages of broader negotiations
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'Peace has never been this close': PM Shehbaz says 'final, agreed upon text' of US-Iran deal reached
Senior official says US expects to sign within 'next few days'; Iran says understandings reached on most issues
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World's first gig economy treaty adopted at ILO
Decent Work platform economy convention seeks labour protections for millions in app-based jobs and services
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Rana back in Bangladesh T20 squad
The 23-year-old has played his only T20 international against the UAE
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Relegated Wolves sack Edwards
He was in charge for seven months
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Balochistan clinches overall title at 7th National Junior Karate Championship 2026
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa finishes runners-up in men's category
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Serena's tennis comeback over
Her partner Mboko withdrew from the Queen following an injury
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Wimbledon prize money pot increased to £64.2 million
All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players
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Antonelli seeks sixth straight win
The 19-year-old is currently the youngest championship leader in F1 history
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Giants under pressure in open T20 World Cup
England will face Sri Lanka in the opening match
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Knicks one win away from NBA title
They staged a historic comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs107-106
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'Chill, relax': Infantino says FIFA working on visa problems but cannot overrule governments
Calls Somali referee incident unfortunate, saying FIFA will review it, but cannot control governments
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Iran's World Cup team finds supporters in Mexico
The team will reach Los Angeles a day before their World Cup opener
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Pricey World Cup keeps football fans away, hits US hotels and airlines
Hotels cut rates as fans stay away; soaring flight and match ticket prices have dampened World Cup demand
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Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
Mexico is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital
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PGA Tour to co-sanction AO in global push
The Open has a prestigious history dating back to 1904
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Real Madrid's bid for Alvarez rejected
He is under Atletico Madrid contract until June 2030
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Iran to reach US day before their opener
They will face New Zealand in Los Angeles











































































































