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Gold, silver scale new record highs
Trump's tariff warning, Fed rate cut hopes lift bullion; local price at Rs428,200/tola
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Businessmen term gas levy 'irrational, unfair'
KATI president says captive power is already costlier than grid electricity
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Top startups take centre stage at GITEX Global 2025
National TechDestination pavilion offers live demos, tech innovations, and business matchmaking sessions
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PSX nosedives over border clashes
KSE-100 index tumbles 4,655 points in largest single-day fall in four months
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China defends export control measures on rare earths
Commerce ministry spokesperson slams US response, including 100% tariff on Chinese goods
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Americans feel the squeeze
Government gridlock grinds on
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Pakistan asks Taliban to rein in terror networks
Islamabad urges Kabul regime to not allow use of its land for terrorism
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Macron accuses opposition of fuelling 'chaos'
Embattled PM urges cabinet ministers to put their egos aside
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Official neglect leaves Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s ancestral home in decay
Historic site now serves as a cycle stand; locals decry official apathy
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LHC seeks report on stray dog control policy
Court urged to direct authorities to launch immediate, effective campaign to control population of stray dogs
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EPA declares kilns along motorways safe
Mariyyum Aurangzeb says, EPA's approach focused on reform rather than punishment to ensure sustainable results.
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Treasury, opposition spar over law and order in Punjab Assembly
Calls for adjourning provincial legislature agenda ignored
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Intercity mass transit system urged in Lahore and surrounding cities
Around 800,000 to one million vehicles enter Lahore daily, while 400,000 to 500,000 leave city, Chief Traffic Officer
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Lahore's 100-year-old Kana Kacha station fades into history
Railway officials cite 'low passenger turnout' for closure
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Punjab moves to delay municipal elections
Provincial assembly passes Punjab Local Govt Act 2025
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Mobiles to offer licencing services in Capital
Services available at various locations across the capital from October 13 to 19, 2025, between 8am and 5pm
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Women urged to prioritise breast cancer prevention
Medic calls for early screening to ensure timely detection
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Capital adopts fresh strategy to combat smog
ICT, CDA and Pak-EPA will jointly enforce measures for stricter emission control
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Twin cities reel under disruptions
Commuters face hardship as key routes remain sealed; varsities announce half-day
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Kitchen gardens take over rooftops and balconies
Women turn to healthier alternative for fresh everyday vegetables amid rising inflation
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Attempt to travel on fake documents foiled
Suspect previously travelled to Azerbaijan, Libya in 2023, was caught attempting to enter Europe illegally
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RWMC imposes garbage tax in Rawalpindi; bills spark citywide protests
Residents, traders protest as authorities send bills ranging from Rs500 to Rs5,000
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18 jailed for land grabbing
Each of the accused was also fined Rs100,000, will serve an additional six months in prison if they default
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FIA Hyderabad busts BISP corruption network in Tando Bago
Device holders spill beans, file complaint against officials robbing poor
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Illegal cannula centres sealed, equipment seized
The action was taken in view of the rising numbers of HIV/AIDS cases in the district
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Drugs, lewd dances mar Saman Sarkar's Urs
Hundreds of pilgrims reportedly lost valuable mobile phones and cash
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Shortage of female medico-legal officers in Karachi slows rape, domestic violence investigations
Only 20 female medico-legal professionals to serve city of 10 million women
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Mock tsunami drill to test response system
Simulated 9.0 magnitude quake along Makran coast to test country's early warning, emergency response systems
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Rice exporter gets 64-year sentence for smuggling heroin
Court imposed fine of Rs2.5 million on convict, who will face an added 15 month imprisonment in case of non-payment
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Officer suspended for overflowing gutters in Karachi
Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah took serious notice of the accumulation of sewage water, ordered suspension
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7,613 cops to oversee polio vaccination drive
2,527 personnel will be deployed in East Zone, 2,732 in West Zone, 2,354 in South Zone
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Anti-polio drive targets 10.6m children in Sindh
CM says nine cases in Sindh in a year is a grave matter
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Grand Jirga reaches Tirah for talks
Terrorists demand Sharia rule, reversal of ex-FATA merger in first round of talks
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Chaman border reopens for stranded refugees
Crossing opened temporarily on humanitarian grounds
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PHC seeks governor's response on Afridi oath
Court directs confirmation of summary's receipt before next hearing
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Theatre speaks, society listens
From pantomime to debate, Punjab Maas International Theatre Festival celebrates art's power
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Sharmeen joins Nathaniel's stirring new short
'Don't Be Late, Myra' tells a deeply personal story of fear and survival
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Faith, rhythm, and the road ahead
Faith, rhythm, and the road ahead
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'Neelofar' celebrates love beyond sight
Mahira's portrayal of a blind woman and Fawad's introspective writer promise a story of empathy
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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in under a year
Attacks, derailments, collisions marred railway operations as upgrades remained limited to improvements at stations
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia's highest national honour
Pakistan's top military commander met Saudi Minister of Defence, discussed evolving geopolitical challenges
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Passport department launches 24/7 digital monitoring system
Framework is set to improve transparency, efficiency and response times nationwide
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Collective fight against drugs urged
Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society
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Prime suspect in murder case arrested
Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours
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PTI protests founder chairman's conviction
Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge
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JI warns of worst economic crisis
Waseem highlighted worsening security situation has robbed people of peace, disrupted businesses, fueled unemployment
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CM vows to boost tech, trade ties with Mauritius
Invites investment in Punjab tourism
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Additional cops to be deputed at churches
Security plan for Quaid-I-Azam Day events also finalised
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K-P's residents remain deprived of water
With many areas still without sanitation facilities and safe drinking water, public health continues to deteriorate
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Pregnancy without protection: Pakistan’s struggle with population growth and maternal health
In Kurram district, patriarchy, broken healthcare leave women like Gul Rukh fighting for survival
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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US strikes kill five IS members
Forces say they struck more than 70 IS targets in what Trump described as 'very serious retaliation' for Dec 13 attack
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Wheelchair user flies into space
Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace, mechatronics engineer, was among passengers to cross Karman line
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‘Russian strikes aim to cut off Ukraine from sea’
Strikes have escalated even as US pursues uphill diplomatic drive to coax deal to end war
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal












































































































