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$600m tea import bill exposes neglected commercialisation
Key obstacles include lack of contiguous land plots, water availability, technical expertise and processing technology
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Tariff threat forces EU to hedge bets
Sweeping US levies on European exports rupture trust, spark calls for self-reliance
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Brain drain costs economy $4.2 billion annually
While it brings billions in remittances, real cost is not just economic, it's loss of ideas, innovation, leadership
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Trade gaps and remittance gains: reading external sector
External account story in FY25 shows short-term resilience, masks long-term fragility
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Time to keep rates unchanged
Right now, best signal SBP can send to investors is stability, prudence, patience
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Ahtisham and Romaisa crowned champions
They claimed boys' and girls' U18 titles at Sohail University National Tennis Championship
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Kalinskaya sets up DC final with Fernandez
De Minaur to face Spaniard Davidovich in the final of the men's event
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McIntosh makes golden start at World championships
The 18-year-old world record holder won the women's 400m freestyle in 3 min 56.26 sec
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Piastri beats Norris in Belgian Grand Prix
The Australian stretches his Formula One lead to 16 points
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Man Utd sink West Ham in EPL US friendly
Fernandes scored twice in the 2-1 win as Amorim showered the captain with praise
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Aus thrash WI by three wickets in 4th T20I
Green hit an unbeaten 55 and Inglis added 51 to lift the Aussies to a three-wicket win
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Henry guides NZ to T20 Tri-Series win
The Blackcaps beat South Africa in the final
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Pak abolish vice-captain position
Team management is waiting for Shadab's return
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Azharuddin questions Ind's stance
India have not played a bilateral series against Pakistan since December 2012
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Did 'The Simpsons' predict Coldplay jumbotron scandal?
Viral posts mislead viewers with AI deepfakes
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Zuckerberg's Meta to ban political ads in EU
Tech giant cites pressure from new regulations
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It's a wrap for 'Behnaz'
Dananeer Mobeen, Ayesha Omar star in main roles
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Growing up on screen
Aashir Wajahat opens up about media and family pressure
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Paramount-Skydance merger approved
USD8.4 billion deal follows payout to Trump
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Pakkay Dost' earns Sajal's seal of approval
Actor lauds Maqsood for reviving Urdu storytelling
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Analogue superhero in Pakistan
Hulk Hogan meant something to Boomers and Gen Xers
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Consumers pay bitter price for sweetener
Profiteers exploit markets as poor planning fuels artificial shortage
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Over 3,800 investors eye EV charging stations
Some companies are in the final stages of completing documentation for their EV station licenses
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UAE grants visa exemption to Pakistan officials
A similar reciprocal facility for UAE citizens also implemented at all Pakistani airports
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Pakistan, China gear up for JCC talks
Ahsan Iqbal, envoy review CPEC progress, finalise agenda
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Miftah seeks broader energy overhaul
Conference was attended by prominent figures from industry, energy utilities, policy institutions, media
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Remote sensing satellite launch on 31st
Satellite to support a wide range of national applications, including precision agriculture
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Armed gangs outsmart police
Snatchers use AI tips, hide pistols in leather slits below knees to evade routine frisking
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Chinese firm eyes ICT, energy sectors
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai
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Gohar Ejaz seeks major interest rate cut
Ex-minister warns high rates cripple growth, urges MPC to slash policy rate
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Govt unveils sweeping rail reforms
Rohri-Karachi, Lahore-Pindi sections upgrade and system digitisation on the cards
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Sugar price control fails
Sugar is being sold for between Rs185 and Rs190/kg
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PIMA launches hepatitis awareness campaign
PIMA Islamabad organised a free medical camp on Saturday
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Canal water shortage threatens rice crops
The protesters, at the sit-in, announced that they will continue their demonstration until their demands are met
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QAT denounces 'plan aimed at robbing Sindh of its land'
Palijo slams PPP for selling off land, resources of province, poor governance
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Tribal enmity suspected in attack on judge's home
Village residents told police that at least 12 persons fired upon the home and escaped
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Family members booked for murdering young woman
Grandfather confesses to slaughtering 23-year-old Fehmida for escaping a marriage to live with man of her choice
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Intellectually disabled girl sexually assaulted
Her family reached the spot and took her to the Civil Hospital for medical attention
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Bangladesh Deputy HC meets officials, urges deeper trade
Alam also invited a delegation from Pakistan to participate in the Dhaka International Trade Fair
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SHC restrains action against petitioner in hostel misuse case
The petitioner resides at the Dr Salma Ahmed Women's Complex
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Gutka sales continue amidst police complicity
With many officers addicted to the smokeless tobacco, efforts to curtail the usage of the drug have been in vain
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Six gunmen loot gaming zone in Gulshan
The security guard on duty revealed that over 60 people were present in the gaming zone
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NAPA celebrates classic Urdu literature
A moving tribute to Patras Bukhari's famous essay Marhoom Ki Yaad Mein
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Justice sought for madrassa student killed by teacher
Roy also thanked the K-P police chief for arresting the teacher accused in Farhan's death
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Building on MA Jinnah Road begins to sink, lives at risk
KDA issues warning to SBCA, urges immediate demolition
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Capital makes M-Tag mandatory for all vehicles
Without M-Tag, vehicles not allowed entry
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PPP nominees fail to get JCP’s nod
Commission clears 19 appointments across 4 high courts; doesn’t select ant candidate below 45
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Nationwide petrol pump strike postponed for two weeks after govt assurances
Petrol pump owners withdraw shutdown call after govt assures margin review and a two-week fuel pricing trial
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Bilawal vows to protect AJK rights, accuses PML-N of pursuing 'anti-Kashmir' agenda
At Mirpur rally, Bilawal claims PML-N wants key AJK decisions taken in Islamabad, not Muzaffarabad
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, arrest two female suicide bombers in Balochistan
ISPR says multiple intelligence-based sanitisation and targeted operations conducted in Surab and Mastung in 48 hours
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FIA arrests four, including NADRA officials, over fake IDs for Afghan nationals
Agency alleges fraudulent identity document network linked to terrorist entities as probe widens
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Pakistan, Iran agree to boost cooperation on counter-terrorism, border security
Momeni also separately met railway minister to review progress on key cross-border railway projects
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Probe uncovers links between illegal seminaries and terrorist facilitation
Authorities say arrested facilitator used religious rulings to justify extortion
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Dar urges ADB to expedite financing for ML-1 railway project
Earlier, Dar meets the Russian FM, review relations and commit to strengthening cooperation in key areas
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FO condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping
Says threats challenge rules-based maritime order and jeopardise uninterrupted flow of global commerce
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Pakistan seeks US support for better access to global capital markets
FinMin tells US Treasury Sec the country has moved from macroeconomic stabilisation to sustainable, export-led growth
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Will ask PM to make me AJK premier: Nawaz
Maryam vows to replicate Punjab model
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Govt mulls fresh austerity measures
Among the proposals under consideration is a reduction in the number of weekly working days
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Pakistan seeks $10b in US backstop facility
Loan will help country boost its reserves
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'CSS decline reports misleading'
FPSC dismisses claims of 45% decline in aspirants, terming figures misinterpreted
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Govt raises POL prices as pump strike looms
Dealers oppose daily pricing after talks with government fail
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S&P Global upgrades Pakistan's credit rating to 'B'
Agency cites stronger institutional capacity, sustained implementation of IMF reforms for move
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PSX plunges 1,700 points as US-Iran tensions rattle investors
Banking, cement and fertiliser stocks lead decline as Brent crude nears $96 per barrel
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Gold rises for second consecutive day, reaches Rs433,836 per tola
On Tuesday, the price per tola rose by Rs4,700 to Rs429,236
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Oil extends gains to near six-week highs on new Middle East supply risks
Brent crude futures rise $1.84, or 2.0%, to $92.85 a barrel
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ME conflict clouds economic outlook
Threatens to fuel inflation, widen external pressures and complicate monetary policy
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Pakistan, China ink EV charging pact
Battery storage policy to reduce oil imports, says SAPM
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Maritime minister woos Chinese firms
Says Gwadar Port offers logistics, warehousing and free zone opportunities
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PSX slightly up after early rally loses steam
KSE-100 index rises 206 points as ceasefire hopes lift sentiment
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Pakistani elected IAF vice president
Election seen as boost to value-added exports
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Gold gains Rs4,700/tola on US-Iran truce hopes
International market surges over 1% on easing tensions, softer Fed stance; rupee inches up
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KUFPEC eyes cooperation in petroleum sector
Ebrahim said KUFPEC sees strong potential for expanding its presence in Pakistan's upstream energy sector
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First PSX listing of new fiscal year approved
Credit information provider Tasdeeq secures SECP nod for public listing
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Consortia selected for bond, Sukuk issuances
FinMin holds meeting with international banks as part of process to establish diversified financing framework
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Bureaucrats to get Rs1.8b allowance
Approved despite austerity measures, 7% raise; second special perk in 4 years
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Govt appoints international bank consortiums for future sovereign debt issuances
Finance ministry says three bank consortiums were selected to support Pakistan's future sovereign debt issuances
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Indian exam protest forces parliament suspension, adding pressure on PM Modi
Under soaring pressure, India's education minister promises reforms and debate
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US 'open to diplomacy' with Iran, disputes Iran's 'power' over Strait of Hormuz
Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain
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Trial date proposed as June 2027 for Nicolas Maduro in US court
Prosecutors, defence lawyers submit pretrial timeline ahead of Wednesday's hearing on schedule
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Algeria evacuates residents as wildfires spread in Annaba province
Firefighters battle blazes amid record heat, strong winds as 66 fires remain active across 19 provinces
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Advanced Iranian missile capacity poses ‘problem’ for US amid strikes on Gulf, American troops: report
Iranian precision-guided missiles repeatedly penetrate Jordanian and US missile defences
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Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: report
Deal, which would last 30 years, estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars, WSJ says, citing US officials
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New York City mayor calls Netanyahu 'war criminal,' urges US to enforce ICC arrest warrant
Mamdani says Netanyahu is 'not welcome' in New York as Trump says Israeli PM won't be arrested in US
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Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war's biggest military shake up
Zelenskiy picks Mykhailo Drapatyi to replace Syrskyi after protests over poorly explained governmental changes
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Scientists spot two huge companion stars that blew up
It is first detection of massive binary star supernovas
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Gandhi demands Modi's resignation
Police remove MPs from sit-in outside Modi's home
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Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
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PM reaffirms Pakistan's mediation role to Iran
Stresses peace, stability in region Momeni lauds Pak diplomatic role Iran interior minister also meets CDF
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Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Critics argue the team is FIFA's darling, received favorable referee calls such as penalties, cards shown to opponents
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Pro-Palestine Spain beat pro-Israel Argentina to become Fifa World Cup 2026 champions
Spain passed, probed, protected, and pampered the ball as if it were national treasure
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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game
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World Cup moments: Viking row, minnows sparkle
The race for the Golden Boot caught fire early
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Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended
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Burns leads British Open
He fired a 65 to seize two-shot lead
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Antonelli takes Belgium GP pole
He beat Verstappen by 0.317 seconds
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Brook urges England to follow Root's example
He wants his side to add a touch of Root’s magic to their batting
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Pak football gets UN recognition
PFF’s innovative mental health programme receives international praise
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How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final?
World champions will receive $50 million, while the losing finalists will collect $33 million
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France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer
Mbappe leads Golden Boot standings with 10 goals, two ahead of Messi
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England beat France in historic 6-4 victory to claim 3rd place at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Saka scored a hat-trick in 6-4 victory
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Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine
World Cup final is South America vs Europe, passion vs precision, a match threaded with curious personal history
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Morocco, Spain battle to host 2030 WC final
The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco
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France cruise past Japan 42-15
They scored six tries against a Japan side












































































































