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Defence budget hiked by 20.2% to Rs2,550b
A sum of Rs971 billion has been earmarked for civil administration
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David Byrne announces new album 'Who Is the Sky?' with lead single 'Everybody Laughs'
David Byrne unveils 'Who Is the Sky?', first solo album in seven years featuring star-studded collaborations.
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Govt proposes new law to discourage smuggled vehicles
If a vehicle’s chassis number has been altered, cut, or welded, it will be considered smuggled
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Budget 2025-26 proposes relief for corporate, real estate sectors
High-income pensioners, solar panel imports, interest income see tax burdens
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Pakistan's economic growth on track: PM
He lauded the salaried class for playing a vital role in economic stability
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Disney completes $9 billion Hulu buyout
Disney has finalized its $9 billion deal to acquire Comcast’s Hulu stake, paying less than expected after arbitration.
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Govt proposes income tax relief for salaried class
Budget 2025-2026 proposes up to 4% income tax cut for lower, middle-income sectors
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India pushes back 'foreigners' into Bangladesh, sparking human rights concerns
Since May, Assam has pushed back 303 of 30,000 declared foreigners into Bangladesh, a top official said
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Cabinet approves 10% salary increase for govt employees
Federal cabinet also approved 7% pension boost for govt employees
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Israel strikes Yemen's Hodeidah port, threatens naval, air blockade
Israeli military calls for evacuation of Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif
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What is Samarium and why is the US concerned about it?
In addition to military use, Samarium also has applications in civilian sectors including nuclear reactors
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Finance minister unveils Rs17.6tn budget, targets 4.2% growth
Muhammad Aurangzeb dismisses rumours regarding mini-budget, clarifies no new taxes have been imposed
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New Malir Jail admin confirms 225 inmates escaped the prison
Of those, 146 have been recaptured
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Palestinian death toll mounts with over 35 killed since dawn
Israeli fire at aid point left 19 dead, over 200 wounded
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Suspect among ten killed in school shooting in Austria's Graz
Motive for the shooting remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing
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BBC report exposes BJP govt’s underreporting of Kumbh stampede death toll
Investigation confirms 82 deaths in Kumbh stampede, far exceeding UP government’s official toll.
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Greta Thunberg deported, en route to Sweden
11 others on board Madleen are being deported after detention, 'attack' by IDF 185km from besieged Palestinian enclave
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Investor confidence drives PSX to historic high ahead of Budget 2025-2026
KSE-100 index surged by 970.53 points to 122,611.53 during intra-day trading.
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Japan sights more than one Chinese aircraft carrier in Pacific for first time
Regional concerns are rising amid heightened maritime military movement across East Asia
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Federal Budget 2025-26 to be presented in National Assembly today
Rs17.6 trillion outlay expected, slightly lower than last year’s Rs18.78 trillion
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US DoJ urged to investigate Hindu American Foundation as Modi's 'foreign agent'
Fremont Gurdwara Sahib calls for transparency on HAF's ties with US lawmakers and the Indian government
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PIA’s first post-Hajj flight departs Jeddah carrying 307 Pakistani pilgrims
Over 115,000 Pakistanis performed Hajj this year under government, private arrangements
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Marines deployed in LA as Trump administration intensifies migrant crackdowns
Military, federal enforcement operations further polarise country's two major political parties
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Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine, hits Kyiv and Odesa maternity ward
Odesa maternity hospital damaged in Russian attack, nine injured
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High courts run without permanent top judges
The Balochistan High Court also remained without a permanent chief justice for more than three months.
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LA shaken as immigration clampdown turns violent
Trump, California gov face-off as Marines called out to quell protests
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PTI rejects Economic Survey as 'IMF script'
"This entire budget has been handed down by the IMF. This Economic Survey is a Form 47 document," Omar Ayub alleged
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India in crosshairs as Bilawal scales up offensive
Calls potential canal, dam projects act of war, cites UN charter violation
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Eyeing turnaround with cautious optimism
2.7% growth slower than 3.6% target population formula shift proposed in NFC inflation 'a fantastic story'
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Apple unveils new softwares
Says firm to open up underlying AI technology to developers
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Leaders warn race for minerals could turn seabed into 'wild west'
The number of countries opposed to seabed mining rose to 36
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15 killed in Malaysia bus crash
Thirteen victims died at the scene near the town of Gerik
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Israel seizes aid boat bound for Gaza
Detains Greta Thunberg and others aboard Madleen
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Citizenship referendum fails in Italy
A referendum win would have cut this to five years, putting Italy in line with Germany and France.
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Tensions flare among jurors in Weinstein sex crimes retrial
Judge Curtis Farber read aloud two notes sent to him by the 12-member jury deliberating behind closed doors.
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Iran to submit counter N-proposal to US
Tehran reacts to 'ambiguous' Washington offer
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Terrorist killed, cop martyred in Lakki Marwat clash
The militants were intercepted at Kot Kashmir, where they opened fire on the advancing police and volunteers.
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Salary, pension hikes on the cards
Govt set to present a budget of approximately Rs17,600 billion for FY 2025-26
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COAS spends Eid day at the frontline
Says celebrating away from family serves superior national purpose
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Railways posts gross earnings of Rs65b
Marking a robust 21 per cent increase compared to Rs53.70 billion in the same period last year
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President urges efforts to strengthen economy
He also called for working together for the country's development and prosperity.
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India blocks Sikhs' Pakistan pilgrimage
Devotees were scheduled to arrive for Guru Arjan Dev Ji anniversary
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Healthcare sees gains despite underfunding
Doctor-patient ratio remains dire; infant mortality at 50 per 1,000 births
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Karachi battles multiple factory fires
Three firefighters injured in Landhi inferno, no casualties reported
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Veteran journalist Zubeida Mustafa passes away in Karachi
She won the IWMF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, the first Pakistani woman to receive the honour
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Interior minister rebuffs rumours of President Zardari’s ouster as a 'malicious campaign'
Mohsin Naqvi dispels notion of COAS seeking leadership change, touts civil military unity
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At least 11 killed as flash floods hit northern Pakistan
PMD issues country-wide high alert as heavy rains forecast till July 11 pose flood risks
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Bilawal urges Indian youth to reject hate, war rhetoric
PPP chief refutes India's claims of Pak involvement in terrorism
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SC stresses voluntariness in judicial confessions
Justice Minallah slams systemic delays in FIR registration
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Confusion persists over under-trial credit in consecutive sentences
LHC clarifies remission application for life terms
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Rs4 tariff relief likely for KE customers
Customers also benefit from negative FCA in their bills when global fuel prices decrease
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YouTube mulls action on Pak court order
Govt seeks ban on 27 Youtubers; HRCP criticise move
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Punjab CM seeks proposal on province-wide school vans
Chief minister seeks plan for facilitating children in remote areas
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Hajj 2026 deadline extended
Over 313,000 applicants have successfully registered for Hajj 2026
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Pakistan, Turkiye weigh aerospace partnership
Hakan, Guler meet civil, military leadership; Vow to boost trade to $5bn; collaborate in new domains of warfare
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WB likely to aid Reko Diq plan
Pakistan's mining industry is currently at a nascent stage, with very few medium-to-large scale projects
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Bars challenge seniority case ruling
Five judges of IHC have already filed an intra-court appeal against the ruling
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Pakistan to participate in ASEAN forum
DPM will also interact with members of the Pakistani diaspora in Malaysia
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No horse trading at donkey market
Country's oldest donkey and mule bazaar brings Rocket, Kalashnikov, and Madhuri for sale
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Bitcoin reaches new all-time high of $112,000
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high on July 9, with some influencers predicting a $120,000-$130,000 rally
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Strategy devised to stabilise sugar market
Duties, taxes on import exempted to make sweetener affordable
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PSX falls 826 points on profit-taking
Weakness in heavyweight stocks, choppy trading drive market down
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2nd phase of digitising oil supply chain begins
Initiative will digitise movement of oil products from refineries to retail outlets
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SM Tanveer concerned over 16% GST on property rentals
The introduction of 16% sales tax on rental spaces is not just a financial blow
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10-year fisheries policy to boost blue economy
New framework to foster federal-provincial harmonisation, climate resilience
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Pakistan plans digital currency pilot
SBP chief says new law will lay foundations for regulation of virtual assets
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Cabinet body explores policy steps for cotton
He was chairing the third meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential Cash Crops
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Govt to continue to consult businessmen
FinMin emphasises evidence-based policymaking; says tax policy office shifted from FBR
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Govt raises Rs1.62 trillion via T-bill, bond auctions
Investor interest shifts towards longer-term papers as yields decline
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Remittances hit record $38.3b
Economic migration spurs record inflows; June remittances slip 8% MoM
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Incentive cuts may hit remittances
SBP tells Senate panel inflows may shift back to informal channels, fall below $32b
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SBP to launch digital currency pilot, finalises crypto regulation
SBP governor says new law will lay foundations for licencing and regulation of country’s virtual assets sector
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PSX falls 826 points amid profit-taking
Weakness in heavyweights, choppy trading drive market lower despite robust volumes
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Cement makers in race to buy PIA
Cabinet committee also approves joint venture model for sale of Roosevelt Hotel
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'June was hottest on record in western Europe'
Several countries recorded surface temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius
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Flash floods kill three in New Mexico
Authorities said dozens of rescues had also been conducted, with search operations still underway
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BD recordings suggest ex-PM ordered deadly crackdown
Bangladesh police have also matched the audio with verified recordings of Hasina
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X chief steps down after two years
The company has faced significant challenges since Musk's acquisition
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Russia launches largest drone attack of war
Ukrainian air force says Moscow attacked with 728 drones and 13 missiles
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Spain lifts lockdown as forest fire eases
Catalonia's fire service said it had "stabilised" the blaze but continued to work with ground units
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China says EU 'mentality', not trade, needs to be rebalanced
The trade deficit between China and the EU was a yawning $357 billion in 2024
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22 dead in relentless Israeli strikes in Gaza
Israel's offensive and restrictions on supplies entering Gaza have taken a heavy toll on its medical system
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Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit
All five of the countries invited enjoy rich natural resources
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More than 160 people still missing days after deadly Texas floods
Torrents of water swept through the camp, scouring cabins as hundreds of people slept
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US imposes sanctions on UN's Francesca Albanese over Israel's criticism
Francesca has been very critical of US ally Israel's war in Gaza
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Russia hits Ukraine with largest drone, missile attack of war
Air force says Russia launched 728 drones, 13 missiles, surpassing previous record of 550 set last week
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Trump met with PM Netanyahu for 'second time' to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal
At least 105 Palestinians have been killed and 530 injured in Israeli attacks in 24 hours
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UAE refutes rumours on lifetime Golden Visas for select nationalities
Officials warn against paying fees to entities spreading false Golden Visa claims
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Trump considers taking over DC government, chides NY
Terms Mamdani 'rubbish', says will straighten out New York from Washington
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Pakistan baseball team set to face Palestine in three-game series
Pakistan and Palestine will face off in the historic Little Palestine Classic baseball series in Illinois, August 1-3
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Ben Askren opens up about near-death pneumonia battle while on ventilator
The former UFC fighter received a double lung transplant and has thanked the wrestling community for its support
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Novak Djokovic makes history at Wimbledon, setting up Jannik Sinner clash
Novak Djokovic's victory over Flavio Cobolli has earned him a record 14th semi-final spot at Wimbledon
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LiAngelo Ball files for divorce days after Rashida Nicole pregnancy announcement
LiAngelo Ball ends marriage to Rashida Nicole just days after she announced they are expecting a baby together.
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Tottenham agree £55m deal with West Ham for Mohammed Kudus
The Ghanaian international made 65 appearances in the Premier League for West Ham and is set to undergo a medical
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PSG run riot over Real Madrid to book their place in Club World Cup final
PSG's dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid sees them qualify for the final against Chelsea on July 13
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Sabalenka reaches Wimbledon semis
She survives Siegemund spell to secure 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win
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Spirited India look to maintain momentum
The five-match series is level at 1-1 with third Test starting today
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IPL value surges to $18.5bn: report
Champions RCB become its wealthiest franchise
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Pedro sends Chelsea into CWC final
They will face either Real Madrid or Paris-Saint Germain in the final
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Zaheer, Wasim praise Gill for Eng Test win
Indian skipper lit up the series with a sublime 269
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'Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand'
The 34-year-old master batsman turned down a central contract
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Babar slips in ICC Test rankings
South Africa's Mulder surges in the ranking after remarkable 367*
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Alcaraz routs Norrie to reach Wimbledon semis
The defending champion needed just 99 minutes to thrash Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-3
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Swedes book Euro 2025 knockout spot
They thrashed Poland 3-0 to book knockout berth