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Government proposes legal framework to protect foreign investment
New policy designed to stave off undue interference by investigation agencies
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SBP expected to hold interest rates at 11%, with rate cuts moved back amid inflation concerns
Analysts push first cut to late FY26 or FY27; rupee, external pressures limit room to ease
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SBP pumps Rs10.48tr into banks
Gold prices surge Rs10,700 to Rs454,262/tola despite global retreat
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Government plans to raise petroleum levy to Rs85 per litre to settle Rs1.7tr gas debt
Proposal relies on SOE dividends and LNG savings as IMF reviews six-year plan
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Pindi seeks new master plan for beautification
Civic bodies invite proposals from national, international firms
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Daily-wage dengue workers laid off
Their duties have ended, and termination notices issued. Among those dismissed are 600 women
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Death toll in van crash climbs to six
Officials say two more bodies were recovered during Friday's operation
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Govt approves privatisation of 70 colleges
Privatisation process will begin in January 2026, at the start of the new year
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PNCA to host creative workshop series
Offers citizens opportunity to learn furniture making, metal embossing, pottery, more
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Two held, illegal arms recovered
Recovered weapons were seized on the spot, cases have been registered against both accused
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Islamabad set for mulberry-free spring
CDA accelerates citywide green upgrades, launches allergy-relief plan
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Study afoot to resolve traffic gridlocks on Murree Road
New traffic management projects for stretch will be prepared in first quarter of new year
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Over 30 Pindi villages get model status
PRMSC approves plan to upgrade municipal facilities in six districts
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Ring Road project cost rises by Rs17b
Phase-I completion pushed to March 2026, overall cost climbs to Rs50b
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Bilawal, Maryam trade courteous messages
Interaction comes as Bilawal wrapped up a four-day visit to Lahore
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Internet disruptions persist across Balochistan
Repeated disruptions in Balochistan highlight deeper issues of governance
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Pilgrims won't be allowed to overstay
Pakistan, Belgium to cooperate against illegal immigration
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Senate body calls NGOs over staffing rules
Recommends establishing BISP centres in well-known and easily accessible locations
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Couple, son injured in gas explosion
A gas leak reportedly filled the house, the explosion took place the moment Rukhsana lit a match to ignite stove
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Public hearings marred by violence and chaos
Elderly farmer assaulted during Sujawal public hearing
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Woman critical as hospital imposters held
Woman left unable to walk after accused administer injections, prescribe medication
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Govt defends e-challan, plans expansion
Traffic reforms, KU transport, water theft, public issues dominate PA
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Three of a family killed as car slams into parked truck
Family travelling from Hyderabad to Karachi for a wedding loses parents, son
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Man arrested for allegedly killing wife
Team of Khurrianwala police traced the accused through scientific lines
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Two injured in firing outside DG Khan court
Weapons were seized from their possession
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Street vendor zones enforced after 33 years
Over 220 standardised carts to be issued in first phase across five major city roads
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6th global AI moot concludes
Event took place a Islamia University of Bahawalpur
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LHC questions govt over shrinking green spaces
The commission also submitted reports on treatment plants at two additional sugar mills
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Man detained for assaulting woman in public
Police registered a case against the suspect on their own complaint
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ETPB land encroached for 'housing society' in Kahna
Board warns of lease cancellation for violations
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Dutch tech education support pledged
CM praises water governance, flood management of the Netherlands
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Punjab traffic crackdown delivers numbers, reveals structural flaws
Fearing heavy fines, arrests, thousands rushed to renew, obtain driving licences
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PHC stops KMC from dropping Afghan student
Foreign applicants required to submit their passport and visa after the final merit list
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PHC acts on missing persons cases
Two petitions disposed of; other cases referred to commission
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Afridi slams 'unjust' treatment of Imran
K-P chief minister denounces prison conditions, pushes for financial rights, approves education grants
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Canada introduces 14-day fast-track work permits for foreign doctors
Canada aims to attract more foreign doctors with new measure, say ministers Diab and Chi
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ChatGPT blamed for US murder-suicide in lawsuit
Says ChatGPT fueled man’s delusions that led to his mother’s killing, accusing OpenAI and Microsoft of negligence
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PPP accuses 'Dhurandhar' of defaming party, files court petition over trailer
Seeks registration of FIR against film’s director, producers, actors, and relevant staff
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Desert dunes beckon for Afghanistan's 4x4 fans
Desert dunes beckon for Afghanistan's 4x4 fans
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Nigerian nightlife finds a new extravagance: cabaret
Clubs like The Library have been fully revamped to cash in on the trend
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2024 Eurovision suffers another set back
Winner Nemo returns trophy over Israel's participation
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In Pakistan, 'Eternal Love' has no place on YouTube
In Pakistan, 'Eternal Love' has no place on YouTube
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Profit-taking ahead of roll-over week pulls PSX into the red
KSE-100 retreats from record high despite strong macro and corporate cues
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ATC hands Dr Yasmeen 10-year jail, acquits Qureshi
Verdict announced at Kot Lakhpat Jail after trial, included 56 prosecution witnesses
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UN experts highlight legal violations in India’s May strikes and water treaty actions
Experts highlight civilian harm in India’s missile strikes and call for adherence to international norms
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FIA offloads 23 passengers planning to work illegally in Malaysia
Caught at Karachi airport after profiling revealed insufficient funds; agent network revealed during questioning
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz condemns Bondi Beach attack, reaffirms solidarity
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Karachi DSP cleared of drug sale charges
Bribery charges stand for two suspended SIU officers
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Sindh universities told to remove faculty from administrative posts
Citing court orders, Sindh HEC grants vice-chancellors eight days to comply
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SC upholds civil servant’s right to family life
Ties civil servant transfers to constitutional family rights as per 1998 Wedlock Policy
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Qatar agrees to cancel 24 LNG cargoes as Pakistan reopens local gas wells
In 2026, Pakistan will import 85 LNG cargoes from Qatar instead of the previously planned 120
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Five militants killed in North Waziristan Boya army camp attack
Terrorists used suicide tactics, conflict lasted 3 hours with Aswad-ul-Harab group claiming responsibility,
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International Transport Workers’ Federation urges PM Shehbaz to halt PIA privatisation
Terms exclusion of unions unacceptable, violation of international labour standards
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UN flags Afghan terror threat, vindicates Pakistan
FO 'contradicts' media reports of CDF Munir visiting US
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Lahore air quality improves as AQI falls to 215
Authorities credit stricter industrial and vehicular checks for recent air quality gains
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Over 42 million children vaccinated in Pakistan's final polio drive of 2025
Campaign deploys 400,000 workers across country as eradication efforts continue
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Pakistan, ADB finalise ML-1 agreement to upgrade rail network
Rail ministry highlights security, digitisation and tracking reforms alongside ML-1
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BIPP flags climate risks as real economic threat
Report highlights governance gaps, experts urge public-private collaboration
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US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins
SEC's decision to rescind stringent crypto rules, dismiss lawsuits among their biggest victories
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PSX nears 172k on funds buying
Record rally pushes index up by 1,647 points following better C/A data, yield cut
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Chaman Chamber seeks incentives for industries
Urges federal govt to develop infrastructure, offer duty and tax concession
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Ministry urged to waive port charges
KCCI seeks relief on demurrage as cargo remains stuck for 10 days
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Pakistan advances cashless economy with focus on digital banks, financial inclusion
Aurangzeb meets Ant International, Easypaisa delegation on rails and government payments in cashless drive
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World Bank urges Pakistan to reform gas sector, split utilities for debt control
Asks Pakistan to develop road map to bring efficiency, cut losses in gas sector
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Pakistan's foreign reserves reach $21.09b, boosted by IMF inflows
Total liquid reserves rise with $1.3b increase, strengthening import cover to 2.62 months, as gold prices also climb
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Pakistan, China advance talks on $2.2b industrial complex at Port Qasim
Project focuses on shipbuilding and shipbreaking facilities, plus modern steel mill integrated with port operations
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PM seeks post IMF exit strategy
Iqbal warns country may slip into another programme without surge in exports
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PSX falls 133 points in choppy trading
Lacks clear direction amid consolidation, though macro indicators improve
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Government asks ADB for power debt support
Leghari seeks financing for reforms as Cheema presses for continued backing of ML-1 project
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Chinese fintech eyes SMEs, digital finance
Minister for Board of Investment reaffirms that Pakistan and China remain iron-clad friends
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PSO seeks tax zero-rating to prevent refund buildup
FBR owes Rs54b in sales tax refunds; state oil firm urges govt to intervene
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Economic risks remain high despite policy calm
Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues
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US sanctions two more ICC judges over Israel probe
The sanctions ban the judges from entering the United States
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Zelensky urges EU to seize Russian assets
At this stage, the guarantees offered by the Commission remain insufficient
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz, Australian High Commissioner Tim Kane discuss coordination in agriculture, livestock, mining
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Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, political activist Noam Chomsky, are also pictured in the latest images
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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme
Says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect
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Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh
Unrest in cities escalates after assassination, fears of further violence ahead of the national elections
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Britain sanctions Russia’s energy firms
The government targeted 24 individuals and entities
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Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns
Ties have been frosty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred
Nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
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Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests
Tensions boiled over in Brussels after a mostly peaceful protest involving at least 7,000 farmers
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Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group
Father-son duo of Indian origin ‘received military-style training’ in Philippines
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WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again
India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report
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Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation
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US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said
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Australia vows new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim laid to rest
Prime Minister Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and radicalisation
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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










































































































