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Hajj operation kicks off across Pakistan
First flights depart from Karachi, Lahore, Multan airports
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IHC lifts stay order in ZTBL tax case
Clears way for FBR to recover billions of rupees from bank
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RCCI, minister discuss US trade prospects
Delegation briefs Kamal on Capitol Hill meetings, US interest in steel, pharma, tech sectors
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Urea sales hit six-year low in 1QCY26
Discount rollback, advance buying in Dec 2025 triggered 24-quarter low of 1.04m tonnes
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Consumers to benefit from further fall in oil prices
State minister says changes will be in line with global trends, levies being rationalised
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Oil regulator seeks answers to use of confidential documents
Asks exploration firm to clarify how uncirculated inquiry reports obtained
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'Economy stronger despite ME risks'
SBP governor says inflation averages 5.7%, reserves to reach $18b by June
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Work on floating jetty begins with Rs120m cost
Initiative aimed at facilitating smooth landing, offloading of fish catch
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Stocks stage sharp 4% recovery
KSE-100 jumps 6,700 points in weekly turnaround; geopolitical tensions ease
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Govt moves to end used car influx
42,125 units imported in FY25 as local industry welcomes end of import scheme
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Balochistan holds key to economic goldmine
Gwadar, Chabahar are gateways to Asia, says former NSA Nasir Janjua
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Aurangzeb gets key global pledges
Secures $1.7b AIIB portfolio, JICA lending resumption as Pakistan eyes rating upgrade
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Cattle show at Karachi Expo Centre causes traffic chaos
According to traffic police spokesperson, situation worsened due to free entry at event, which attracted many visitors
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OMI to provide subsidised medical care to police
Includes 50% discount on OPD, emergency services; 20% discount on laboratory tests, 10% discount on medicines
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Custodial killing case pulled out of ATC jurisdiction
SHC orders Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar murder trial shifted to sessions court
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Sindh expands free Pink Scooty scheme to Hyderabad
Extension follows successful rollout in Sukkur
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Fatal tanker crash triggers mob violence
Driver flees as enraged crowd sets vehicle ablaze following pedestrian's death in Gulistan-e-Johar
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City kills the golden goose
Unchecked dumping of industrial chemicals, livestock waste into sea is pushing coastal ecosystem toward crisis
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Landslides damage Murree houses
Malika Kohsar continues to be devastated by landsliding as recent heavy rains wreak havoc on residential areas
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Cops booked for assaulting relatives of fire victims
Seven officers named in FIR; check post in-charge arrested
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Pindi on high alert before high-level talks
10,000 cops stationed; businesses, public places closed under heightened security plan
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Sixth grader locked inside classroom
DEA suspends school watchman, orders inquiry as parents express alarm
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Dozen more Bari Imam villages face demolition
With 14 historic settlements already flattened, CDA moves to clear more from Monday
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Wheat harvest goes high-tech, but at a cost
Farmers face higher expenses as labourers lose seasonal employment
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Huge quantity of dead chicken recovered
Authorities discovered approximately 40 maunds of dead chicken loaded in vehicle's back compartment
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'Land record digitisation nears completion'
Commissioner said digitisation had significantly improved transparency, reduced delays in revenue cases
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Rare vultures reappear in Punjab habitat
According to officials, large number of Eurasian griffon vultures were observed in Toba Tharo Lal area, Rahim Yar Khan
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Automated transit system nears completion
Three-coach e-vehicles to traverse busiest Lahore route
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Provincial health projects benefit 21m patients
CM orders expansion of nursing training
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Karachi theatre scene spotlights alumni talent
'Can We Talk?' showcases new platform for emerging directors, performers
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Sarah Ferguson is in Austria amid whereabouts rumours
Former Duchess of York has remained there during her absence from public life
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Sindh minister urges protection of heritage on 'World Heritage Day'
Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah urges collective efforts towards that end
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Huma Khawaja returns after decades-long hiatus
Renowned Pakistani singer of 'Dil Ki Lagi' fame stages comeback after 27-year absence
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Opposition rift emerges over joint candidate for Senate polls
JUI-F, PML-N dig in heels as PPP exits race; final decision expected on Sunday
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ADP to focus on irrigation, water infrastructure
Afridi stresses focus on restoring existing schemes, accelerating dam projects, and flood-resilient
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Brief diplomatic episode or turning point
Pakistan’s mediation fuels US–Iran talks, but fragile ceasefire tests durability of peace
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The money is there; Pakistan just can't use It
Pakistan’s climate finance ambitions grow, but weak systems stall turning funds into action
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Energy crisis unplugged
Power shortages, rising tariffs and policy gaps deepen Pakistan’s worsening electricity crisis
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Addressing OOSC
Sindh’s plan to enrol out-of-school children lacks clear steps, raising concerns over real impact
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HIV uptick
Karachi sees alarming rise in child HIV cases, with unsafe hospital practices driving infections
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Shuttle diplomacy
Pakistan’s diplomacy brings US and Iran to talks after 40 days of conflict, averting wider crisis
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Know your enemy
Misreading enemies, not strength, drives conflicts as leaders ignore Sun Tzu’s core lesson
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Pakistan, 11 Muslim countries uphold Somalia's sovereignty and slam Israeli appointment of Somaliland envoy
Term appointment as 'flagrant violation of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity' of Somalia
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6 die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect
Interior minister says police negotiated 40 minutes; suspect had a registered weapon and medical clearance
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5.9-magnitude quake jolts Lahore, Punjab cities and parts of K-P
Quake with epicentre in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush jolts region; K-P Assembly session briefly suspended
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India resorting to covert tactics, using proxies to destabilise Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
Says Pakistan stands proud as peacemaker in comity of nations, sincere mediation efforts led to historic Islamabad MoU
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FM Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to regional peace in call with Araghchi
Araghchi appreciates Pakistan's support in advancing peace process, repatriating Iranian crew members
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Petroleum minister rules out preferential treatment for any sector, says 'good news' likely in coming days
Says PM Shehbaz's top priority is the protection of consumer rights
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Eight terrorists, including suicide bomber, killed in two separate Balochistan IBOs: ISPR
President, PM pay tribute to security forces, reaffirm that the entire nation stands firmly alongside the armed forces
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Govt maintains fuel prices at current level for next week
Petrol remains Rs299.5 while high-speed diesel is Rs311.47
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FM Dar announces arrival of 22 more Iranian sailors aboard vessel intercepted by US forces
Says the latest group takes the total number of Iranians repatriated through Pakistan to over 70
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance
Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place
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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura
Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
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Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign three MoUs
Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms
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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC
Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved
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Turkish drilling operator recovered
Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer
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President signs Finance Act 2026-27
Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report
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Micron secures $22b in long-term chip deals
Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements
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Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity
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Pakistan Rice Festival opens doors to Europe
Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b
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Chinese investors confident in Pakistan's markets
Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes
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ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs
Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract
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Budget impact mixed for key sectors
Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook
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Tourism earned $1.15b, spent $2.4b
FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector
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Pak-Iran trade gets boost with Taftan customs station
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles
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Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days
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Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Agrees to pay $2.25m fine, with half due within five days of sentencing and the full amount within 90 days
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Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors as death toll nears 1,000
Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night
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UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
UAE Foreign minister holds 1st publicly announced call with Iranian counterpart since outbreak of war
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115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency
International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
Bystanders say they saw small plane crash into it, police close off roads around CITIC Tower
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Mayor Mamdani appointed six of the rent board's nine members
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Iran says 'direct communication line' established with US over Hormuz to avoid military confrontation
Move aimed at implementing Article 5 of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
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King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say
Charles will stay at nearby Clarence House; renovations budgeted to cost £369 million
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Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say
Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave
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Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says
Iran's deputy FM said Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Even as the administration has emphasised unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface
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Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Brent crude futures fell $1.50, 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49,2.07%, to $70.43
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US SC sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden
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Thousands feared dead in Venezuela quakes
Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L










































































































