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Explosive product licences issued without cabinet's nod
Petitioner asks petroleum secretary to take action against irregularities
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'No reopening Chinese energy debt'
Iqbal warns renegotiating $15b deals will raise risk premium, undermine trust
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Govt seeks Russian support to revive PSM
Govt pursuing PM Shehbaz's vision of restoring steel mills as viable national asset
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Saudi capital sought as debt risks stay high
Aurangzeb links macro stability, Saudi interest in key sectors at AlUla forum
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Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
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Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
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Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
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Medical supplies worth Rs45m stolen from PIC
Four employees arrested after high-value cardiac stents and disposables pilfered from store
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US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says
Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO
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The PSL blueprint
For six weeks each year, the PSL proves Pakistan can run institutions that work
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Colonising of irrigated land and urbanisation of peripheries
Urban expansion, not rural flight, is transforming Punjab’s social landscape
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Finding harmony
From King Charles to Tawazun, balance is the missing link in sustainability
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Widespread menace
From Sindh to Punjab, a surge in rabid dog attacks exposes systemic neglect
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An absent parliament
Chronic absenteeism erodes democracy as leaders skip routine oversight
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Hamas' resolve
Hamas chief Meshal vows no surrender of arms, challenging US-Israel claims and derailing the new Gaza peace strategy
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Of belief and reform
From the UN to AI, financial comfort can quietly silence the case for change
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Bangladesh secures 19% US tariff and exemption for some apparel made with US material
Bangladesh cut US tariffs to 20% last August from 37%, easing pressure on apparel exporters
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No cold wave ahead: Karachi to see warmer days in coming weeks
PMD says new western system may bring rain, snow to Balochistan but won't have unusual impact on the metropolis
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Sindh bans photography in govt girls’ colleges
Notification says photos of female students were misused on social media, violating laws and social, religious values
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Lahore court grants bail to 5 suspects in manhole tragedy as complainant seeks no action
Complainants tell court they have no objection to the suspects’ acquittal or discharge from the case
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Four eyewitnesses testify before magistrate in Gul Plaza blaze case
Say a boy was playing with matchboxes in his artificial flowers and decor shop which started the fire
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US House panel
Lawyers sought Congress approval for her legal immunity to testify, but lawmakers declined
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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia
The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu
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'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock
Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring
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EU warns Meta it must open up WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
The EU sent Meta a formal antitrust warning, giving the company a chance to respond and defend itself
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PTI plans long march after Eid to secure Imran Khan’s release
Party sources say march will culminate at Adiala Jail where sit-in will continue until founder is released
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NEPRA rolls out new regulations abolishing net metering
Buyback rate for solar net generation likely to be reduced to Rs11 per unit; contract period reduced from 7 to 5 years
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Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India
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UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup
They will begin their campaign against New Zealand
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Nepal’s grit wins applause
They suffered a narrow loss to England
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Pakistan, South Africa women T20I series to begin on Tuesday
This is their first tour for a bilateral series since 2021
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Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
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Iran says it could dilute enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted
Iranian president says new talks will offer 'appropriate opportunity for a fair and balanced resolution of this case'
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UK Starmer loses second key aide in fallout from Mandelson-Epstein scandal
'I have decided to stand down to allow a new No.10 team to be built,' says communications chief Tim Allan
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Khawaja Asif blames Gulf visa restrictions on begging mafia
Alleges that staff from various government departments deployed at airports are equal partners in illicit business
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KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties and weak sentiment
Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
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Senate adopts resolution demanding judicial probe of Islamabad suicide attack
NA passes resolution condemning attack, calls it assault on Constitution, national security and inter-sect harmony
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53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says
Latest incident brings the number of migrants reported dead or missing on the route in 2026 to at least 484
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Massive fire engulfs textile factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate
Over 45 Rescue 1122 personnel with 13 vehicles battle large-scale blaze; cause unknown
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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German envoy confronted at Lahore rights conference by pro-Palestine protester over Gaza conflict
Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions on Gaza
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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PM announces $1 billion investment in AI by 2030
Investment will go a long way in building the country's AI ecosystem, he says at opening ceremony of Indus AI week
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Info ministry dismisses Afghan govt's claims of civilian killings as ‘set of lies’
Information ministry says only Fitna al Khwarij and Afghan Taliban terrorist infrastructure precisely targeted
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Afghan Taliban terrorist involved in FC personnel killings arrested in Balochistan, home minister says
Habibullah aka Lalu arrested from Kuchlak area
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Pakistan questions UN experts over TTP presence in Afghanistan, cites multiple reports
Islamabad refers to the 35th, 36th, 16th and 37th UN Security Council monitoring team reports
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PM reviews fuel subsidy measures, vows continued public relief amid economic challenges
'We cannot leave citizens alone in these challenging times,' he says
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796 Afghan Taliban killed, 286 checkposts destroyed in Operation Ghazab Lil Haq so far: Tarar
Information minister says 81 locations across Afghanistan targeted by air strikes
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Death toll reaches 50 in K-P as rain-related incidents devastate province
PDMA says fatalities include 26 children, 17 men and 7 women
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The price of independence
Despite female empowerment, patriarchal control and systemic barriers trap women in cycles of oppression and abuse.
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CM Murad assures transport fares will remain unchanged across province despite rising fuel costs
Says instructions have been issued to education department to ensure that fares for school vans are not increased
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K-P announces Rs2,000 fuel subsidy for bikers, rickshaw owners
Through Dastak App eligible individuals can register and avail financial assistance
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Private schools' associations call to postpone matric exams amid admit card chaos in Sindh
BSEK chairman says exams will not be postponed as situation will be under control by this evening
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The alchemy of attention
If a task takes longer than 47 seconds, it loses our interest. Can storytelling still hold our frayed attention today?
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Why The Bluff is exactly that!
A star vehicle that sails on ambition but sinks under weak storytelling and unconvincing performances.
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How the indus civilisation played
Indus Valley clay dice show how humans tried their luck centuries ago
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The ultimate case of gaslighting
In the global frenzy to trace elite connections to Epstein, the women who endured the abuse remain the least examined
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Schools in suspension
Why is there no system to continue education during times of crisis, and why is closure always the first option?
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Govt mulls more gas rationing
Ministers oppose any further energy cuts on fears of political backlash
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SECP clears first Shariah credit guarantee
Punjab links transport permits to motor insurance via digital system to strengthen compliance
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'No war surcharges on shipments'
Customs process 10 complaints as terminal operators agree to demurrage relief for export containers
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Auto policy draws flak over import reliance
Industry experts warn CKD imports fuel trade deficit as localisation fails to keep pace
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PSX ends in red amid oil shock
KSE-100 index slips 0.9% WoW; struggles for direction on macro pressures
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Trade, climate bodies aim to fix food supply chain
Dairy, food sectors sensitive to energy fluctuations, logistics inefficiencies, meeting told
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Illicit cigarette trade costs Rs300b annually
Weak enforcement measures against illegal manufacturing, smuggling fuel revenue gap
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EU states seek windfall tax on energy firms
Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria say companies must help 'ease burden'
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LCCI vows to bridge industry-academia gap
Chamber says research fails to reach practical application due to lack of direct coordination
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Gold, silver prices unchanged in Pakistan and international markets
Price of 10 grams of gold remains at Rs 420,406
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IMF allows Rs830b power subsidies
Sanctions Rs300b for theft, bill recovery but imposes condition to raise tariffs in Jan'27
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OMCs warn against new OGRA verification rules
Industry says rules are impractical, may deepen liquidity crisis and delay reimbursement
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KCCI urges conservation as petrol hits Rs458
Chamber says global prices have doubled; calls for carpooling, limiting non-essential travel
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Saggian zone demands industrial status
Minister directs resolution of conversion fees issue via stakeholder consultation
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China overtakes US in global approval amid Trump’s controversial war in Iran
Gallup poll shows Beijing edging ahead while Ipsos survey finds Iran conflict dragging Trump’s ratings to 36%
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf
Drone strikes hit Kuwait, Abu Dhabi plants; fires, damage reported, no casualties so far
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Trump threatens Iran's power plants in profanity-laced rant after costly pilot rescue operation
Says Tuesday will be power plant day, and bridge day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar condemn attacks on UAE embassy in Damascus
Protesters reportedly broke off from pro-Palestinian rally to attack embassy
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China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking
French foreign ministry says it 'particularly regretted' that Chan's defence was not allowed to attend final hearing
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On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
Warns people growing 'indifferent' to violence in Urbi et Orbi address
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Fuel reservoir hit at Russia's Primorsk, NORSI refinery on fire after drone attacks
Primorsk, one of the country's largest export gateways, which can handle 1 million barrels per day
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Iran folly cripples US credibility
Washington’s exit is blocked by a trust deficit in Tehran — without it, any hope of peace remains out of reach
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White House moves to quash Trump health rumours amid viral claims
Spokesman insists Trump has been 'working nonstop'
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US preparing to use bulk of stealth long‑range missiles in war on Iran
Each $1.5 million JASSM-ER is a long-range missile capable of striking heavily defended targets
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'We are not part of Trump's chaotic policy,' says Austria's vice chancellor
Says Austria's neutrality is non-negotiable and must be consistently upheld
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Turkish President Erdogan, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discuss ties, peace efforts in Istanbul
Ukrainian president says boosting partnerships to protect lives stability ensuring security in Europe and Middle East
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Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues
Two Black Hawks searching for missing US pilot were hit by Iranian fire but escaped safely
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Fans find 'Sailor Moon' tribute in NASA Artemis II mission control room
NASA Artemis II mission includes 'Sailor Moon' reference spotted by fans in control room footage
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Police investigate explosion at Israel Centre in the Netherlands
Blast at Christians for Israel site comes after Jewish school in Amsterdam targeted last month; no injuries reported
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Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000
Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000 in rare crossover auction sale
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Ronaldo scores twice on return
Al-Nassr thrash Al-Najma 5-2
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Asim Khan qualifies for PSA World Championships 2026
The match scores were 11-3, 13-11, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10
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Everybody's talking about Italy after World Cup flop
Playoff loss sparks national debate
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Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico
Catalan giants move seven points clear at the top of La Liga
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Bayern comeback stuns Freiburg
Bundesliga leaders score three late goals to snatch 3-2 win
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Islamabad United dominate Rawalpindiz in first twin cities PSL clash
Shadab's team chase down 157-run target with 34 balls to spare
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Man City thrash Liverpool to reach FA Cup semis
Haaland hat-trick and Semenyo strike seal 4-0 win for Guardiola's side
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Mallorca deal blow to Real Madrid's title hopes with late winner
Muriqi snatched a stoppage-time winner for the hosts
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CAS imposes lifetime ban on Pakistan weightlifting officials for doping violations
Hafiz Imran Butt and Irfan Butt are prohibited from participating in any sports-related activity in Pakistan
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Barca count on Yamal
The Spanish champions visit Atletico to extend their lead
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City host Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-finals
The Reds chase their last hopes of silverware
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Gattuso leaves Italy job after WC disaster
FIGC president Gravina and delegation head Buffon also resign
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Japan lead Asia’s World Cup charge
Moriyasu says they can adapt style of play to succeed
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Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom
He says batting at number three allows him to play aggressively











































































































