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Profiteers prepare to make hay as Ramazan begins
Prices skyrocket in the absence of effective monitoring
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IMF review mission to arrive tomorrow
IMF delegation, led by Nathan Porter, will remain in Pakistan for two weeks until March 15
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan explore collaboration
Commerce minister visits Tashkent Pharma Park to strengthen ties in healthcare
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Improved liquidity, investor optimism lift PSX
Index closes week with gains of 451 points ahead of IMF review
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SECP approves changes to Modaraba Ordinance
Proposal being sent to Finance Division for legislative action
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Oman seeks investment in petrochemical sector
Consul general invites traders' delegation to explore opportunities in Gulf nation
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'AI-driven reskilling is a must'
Experts say AI will reshape software industry; global AI market to grow 37%
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Exporters urged to capitalise on Malta's market
Investment counsellor says India's $287m exports to EU nation in 2023 eclipse Pakistan's $5m
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Fruit, vegetable exporters air concern over new authority
NAFSA was established to replace the existing department.
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Terminal operator demands lease extension
It wants to continue investing in project; ministry intends to float new tender
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Iraq invites global oil firms for talks
The Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Natural Resources is also expected to attend the discussions.
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Govt orders SOEs to disclose assets
Majority management, directors were not disclosing assets, violating law
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'Services Tribunal has authority to enforce rulings'
The order stated that several petitions were sent to the Establishment Department regarding implementation.
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Maulana Rashid succeeds Maulana Hamidul Haq
The decision was made by unanimous consensus
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Govt releases Rs1.15b for tehsil councils
Haripur Tehsil receives highest Rs100m
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Gandapur vows to secure K-P's legal, financial rights
"The purpose of merging these districts was to bring them at par developed regions and end their backwardness"
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Police arrest 32 in Quetta Press Club raid
Eyewitnesses reported that a heavy police contingent entered the press club and detained the candidates
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Latvian cat animation makes Oscar
Country's first Academy nominee has caused a 'Flow-mania' at home
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Kiara and Sidharth expecting first child
Couple shared news on IG
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China's pet industry takes off in ailing economy
Exotic pets and accessories are all the rage
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Bong Joon Ho blends genres in latest film 'Mickey 17
Korean filmmaker returns after 'Parasite'
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Baby no 14 for Musk
This marks billionaire's third child with Shivon Zilis
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Glamour and celebrations
Sanam shares candid photo dump
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Long live Indie Cinema!
A reflection on the never-ending wars an indie filmmaker must fight
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Left high and dry by Trump’s aid freeze
As the US president dismantles USAID, Pakistan’s development sector plunges into uncertainty
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The B-girl with wings
At just 18, Minelle Farouqi has made history as Pakistan’s youngest commercial pilot
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The Serpent slithering through the Hippie Trail
Netflix’s The Serpent attempts to capture the twisted reality of Charles Sobhraj’s crimes
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Labour of loss: untrained midwives imperil perinatal health
With public facilities insufficient, home births threaten the lives of women and their babies
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Echoes of a mother’s grief
Illiteracy, poverty & lack of access to reproductive health deprive women like Meva Bai, who lost seven children
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A surrealist critique of society
A pioneering figure in Urdu literature, Mazharul Islam blends reality with magical realism in his latest novel
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Is it time Pakistan cashed in on crypto?
With crypto adoption rising, Pakistan must choose: embrace the new financial landscape or risk falling behind
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The end of America’s aid empire
As Trump shuts down USAID, questions arise: was it a force for good or a political tool deemed obsolete?
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PKK declares ceasefire in bid to end 40-year insurgency
Abdullah Ocalan's disarmament call is a major step toward ending a 40-year insurgency against the Turkish state
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Trump at war
The chainsaw has already started cutting through the Pentagon
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Trump and Putin: authors of new European history?
President Zelensky would do anything to jump into the European lap.
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The parallel worlds
The disharmony, however, lately endangers the strongholds of the power.
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Low wheat crop
The government's continuing unwillingness and inability to stabilise commodity prices keeps taking an unnecessary toll
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Space ambitions
The initiative reflects the deepening of bilateral ties and opens new avenues for collaboration in space exploration
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Trump-Zelensky duel
Zelensky was time and again coerced in a loud pitch.
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Unravelling of the global order
Those developments showed Zelensky's visit to the White House was not going be a smooth affair.
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Pakistan Navy joins UAE defence exhibition to strengthen maritime ties
Pakistan has intensified its naval diplomacy in recent years, particularly with Gulf nations
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David Johansen, New York Dolls frontman, dies at 75 after battle with cancer
David Johansen, the pioneer of punk genre, passes away at 75 following stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
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Babar faces possible exclusion as PCB readies 5-6 changes for NZ tour
After a poor Champions Trophy performance, Pakistan is set to make changes ahead of the upcoming New Zealand tour.
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What to expect from China’s 2025 ‘Two Sessions’?
Top leadership likely to chart a course for China to tackle domestic and global challenges.
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Delhi bans fuel for vehicles over 15 years old to combat pollution
Environment Minister Sirsa announced that petrol pumps will install devices to deny fuel to vehicles over 15 years old
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SBP announces bank holiday across country on March 3
The closure coincides with the first day of Ramadan and is designated for Zakat deduction
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Sindh energy dept distributes solar home systems to rural families
100 deserving individuals in Tando Jam, got solar home systems via the Benazir Bhutto Income Support Program
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5 injured by Afghan Taliban's cross-border shelling in K-P's South Waziristan: security sources
Provocation came hours after Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes following Afghan border aggression
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PA passes Punjab Film City Bill 2026 amid fiery debate and opposition uproar
Marriyum Aurangzeb says proposed authority will set up a modern film city with film schools and music academies
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Cambridge says 'aware' of reported A-Level paper leak, investigating matter
Alleged AS Mathematics paper reportedly circulated on social media hours before the exam
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Pakistan working silently to find 'new formula' to break US-Iran deadlock: sources
Both sides are actively engaged in channel diplomacy through Pakistan to reach an agreement, say Pakistani sources
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US-Iran war affected Pakistan's growth as weekly oil bill surged to $800m: PM Shehbaz
Says crude oil prices surging once again, and government has to determine new prices by this coming Friday
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Flash floods sweep Orakzai in K-P as rains batter Punjab
Dozens of shops, houses washed away in Mushti Mela, while low-lying areas in Lahore inundated by morning showers
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IHC to hear Imran, Bushra appeals challenging £190m case convictions tomorrow
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif will take up the matter
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Paper leak attempts foiled as Karachi intermediate exams begin under strict security
Mobile phone recovered from female candidate who shared a picture of the paper on WhatsApp half an hour after starting
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US backs $2.4 billion American firm investment offer in Pakistan
In case Pakistan accepts the US offer, it may also help fast-track the installation of these systems
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President signs off on contentious transfer of 3 IHC judges
On prime minister's advice, the acting president approves the transfers
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Karachi-Lahore comparisons 'do not serve Pakistan': Murtaza Wahab
Mayor says comparisons inappropriate given differences in population, infrastructure demands and resource availability
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Europe seeks a pie in Reko Diq
European Investment Bank keen on investment, but seeks EU share in mineral off-take
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Judicial top brass introduces guidelines for use of AI
Says guidelines position AI as powerful assistive tool that will enhance performance while preserving human judgment
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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi calls fuel pricing policy ‘completely wrong’
Former prime minister rejects notion that federal government does not provide adequate financial resources to Karachi
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Sindh CM calls for reduced load-shedding in Karachi's low-income areas
Forms committee to ensure affordable electricity for low-income households, industrial zone
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KSE-100 index retreats 2,588 points in a seller dominated session
Bears tighten grip on PSX amid sector-wide decline
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Aurangzeb pitches 4% growth to EU
EIB returns to Pakistan after decade with €160m loans for housing, water projects
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Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled
Brent is above the level it hit before the two sides announced a ceasefire at the start of April
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Oil pares gains but stays firm
Brent crude futures for June climbed $2.93, or 2.7%, to $111.16 a barrel at 1532 GMT
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SBP raises Rs512b amid strong demand
Rejects large bids for PIB auction; gold down Rs8,900/tola
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MoU opens Norwegian ships to Pakistani seafarers
Minister says deal opens avenues for employment, aligns local certifications with international standards
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Rate hike undermines investor confidence
KSE-100 loses 1,085 points on worries higher borrowing costs may hit corporate profits
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SECP approves ETF reform roadmap
AMCs to offer ETFs directly, revenue-sharing with brokers for distribution
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Oil shock, falling investment threaten growth outlook
Economists warn GDP growth can fall to 1.8%, markedly lower than pre-conflict estimate of 3.2%
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Crypto could raise remittances to $50b, says ECAP chairman
PCC-led reforms to formalise cryptocurrency; digital licensing may cut crypto costs to 1%
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DISCOs slammed for revenue-based outages
Power firms caution if such load-shedding is stopped, circular debt will go up by Rs500b
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IMF okays 60% cut in gas levy
Technical tweak to slash industrial fuel costs, tied to grid electricity demand
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UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group
The stunning loss of the longstanding OPEC member could create disarray and weaken the group
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Oil prices trim gains after UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+
Brent crude rises $3.37 to $111.60, marking a seventh straight day of gains and highest since April 7
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PSX sheds over 1,000 points amid cautious trading following policy rate hike
Overall trading volume increased to 1.1 billion shares from Monday’s total of 780.2 million
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Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 220 children since March
Number of suspected cases has reached nearly 35,000 in one of the worst outbreaks of measles in decades
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UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says
Exit of UAE widens rift with Saudi Arabia, which is effectively OPEC's leader
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As Trump greets Charles, the White House calls them 'TWO KINGS'
Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
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'No more nice guy': Trump tells Iran to 'get smart soon' on nuclear deal
US president says Tehran 'can’t get their act together' on non-nuclear agreement
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Fact check: Viral video of missile attacks in Iran is old
Report confirms that visuals show Israel’s airstrike on the Terhan oil depot that occurred on March 7
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Israel sets 2-week deadline for Lebanon talks, warns of renewed military escalation
US mediating push for Netanyahu-Aoun summit as Israel official says 'we cannot wait indefinitely'
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Fire destroys dozens of homes in Malaysia's Sabah state
Second blaze in area in under two weeks; 186 residents affected, cause still under investigation
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EU seeks lasting peace in Mideast, restoration of Hormuz navigation: Commission chief
'Goal is now to see lasting end to war...permanent freedom of navigation in Hormuz without tolls,' says von der Leyen
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters storm military police chief’s home in southern Israel
Haredi men chant 'we will die and not enlist' as army resumes arrests of draft evaders after lull in Iran war
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UK government challenges lifting of ban on pro-Palestinian group
UK government is now appealing against the high court's ruling from February
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Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Seashell post leads to indictment of James Comey for alleged threat to Donald Trump
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Trump to put his picture in US passports
State Dept says it will offer limited-edition passport to mark 250th anniversary of US Declaration of Independence
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King Charles promotes US-UK unity
Delivers rare speech in Congress amid Iran tensions
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Trump approval sinks to new low
34% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House
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Israeli strikes leave five dead in Gaza
Israeli military said it had targeted an individual who posed a threat to Israeli troops
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World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
United States would now total $871 million, up from an initial figure of $727 million announced in December
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Babar ton powers Zalmi into PSL final
Captain's 57-ball century leads 70-run win over Islamabad United
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Sinner reaches Madrid quarter-finals
He defeated Norrie 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday
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Iranian Vafaei capable of great things: Trump
He beat Trump 13-12 to secure a place in the quarter-finals
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Rybakina crashes out of Madrid Open
She fell to a shock 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 defeat by Anastasia Potapova
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Vancouver hosts FIFA congress
The biggest World Cup in history will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico
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JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor
The US banking giant agreed a deal till 2030 winter games
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Stones announces Man City exit
The defender joined City from Everton in 2016
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Climbers open Everest route past dangerous ice block
A team of highly skilled mountaineers began fixing ropes and ladders on Everest
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Babar Azam’s 57-ball hundred sends Zalmi into PSL final
Zalmi post 221 on the back of Babar ton, bowl out Islamabad United for 151 to win by 70 runs
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Man Utd beat Brentford to close on UCL berth
Casemiro scored in 2-1 victory
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Atletico face Arsenal challenge in UCL
Diego Simeone’s men have never won Europe's premier competition
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Sinner motors on in Madrid
He is eyeing to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row
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PM Shehbaz approves spectators' presence for HBL PSL playoff matches: Naqvi
Encourages fans to use public transport or minimise fuel consumption
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Toulouse fall to first home defeat for a year
They still have a 12-point cushion over their closest challengers Pau











































































































