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Cotton production slows as white fly attacks crop
Still output jumps 62% to 5.99m bales in first 3-1/2 months of current season
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Oil surges 2% amid US storage draw
Rising tensions in Middle East also threaten to disrupt oil supplies from region
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Deal inked for port development
China will provide support to develop Gwadar Port in better, faster way
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Agri-exports rise 13% on better productivity
Farmers asked to adopt new technologies, look for quality seeds for further growth
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Rupee comes under pressure once again
Currency loses Rs3.26 on panic buying of US dollar
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PRL clinches long-term oil supply deal with Russia
Also inks agreement for refinery expansion with China’s UEG that will invest $1.5b
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Sindh modernises water channels
World Bank-funded project will stop water theft, improve supply to farmers
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Mohmand to register NCP vehicles
Unrest grows as crackdown looms; vehicle inspection to start from 23rd
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WSSP seeks Rs2.2b for salaries
These funds are intended for the payment of salaries and pensions to employees
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K-P initiates measures to cut living costs
Reduced oil prices benefit public transport commuters
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Balochistan’s election readiness reviewed
CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja emphasises non-political staff appointments for polling process
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Illegal immigrants asked to leave before October 31 deadline
Those who will return willingly will be facilitated
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PIA cancels another two dozen flights
Pays Rs150 million to PSO on Wednesday for fuelling 26 flights
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Police unit denies custody of ex-cop
Notorious ‘encounter specialist’ allegedly escaped during raid
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Public postnatal care missing in nearly all of Punjab
The province’s only government owned hospital catering exclusively to newborn babies is in Lahore
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Khadija Shah granted bail in two cases
Court also grants post-arrest bail to six other accused
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Killer of own children killed while ‘fleeing police custody’
Azeem had allegedly thrown his offspring into a canal on Oct 2
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Rain spell triggers dengue spike
Eastern, northern parts of Lahore worst affected
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Pakistan completes projects worth $25b under CPEC
PM Kakar says very significant airport at Gwadar port will soon be inaugurated
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Hospital to undergo Rs1.56 billion revamp
Allied Hospital was established in 1987 as an affiliated Hospital with Punjab Medical College
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Literacy centres opened in prisons
DPO appreciated the step of the NCHD and jail to provide the education to prisoners
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Growers decry cotton price decline
Complain of high expenses, burden of loans
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Nine terror suspects arrested
157 intelligence-based operations were conducted in different districts of province
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Minor boy’s alleged killers arrested
A six-member police team led by SP Investigations was formed
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India plans manned moon mission, space station
India aims to send its first astronaut to the Moon by 2040 and establish an Indian space station by 2035, says PM Modi
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Pakistan, China agree to further cement bilateral ties
Caretaker PM Kakar meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
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Biden offers Israelis support, Palestinians aid in Tel Aviv
President Biden pledges US support to Israel and humanitarian aid to Palestinians after a hospital blast in Gaza
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Man accused of drowning own children killed in police encounter
Lahore police claim suspect fatally shot by his own associates during exchange of fire
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Eight French airports hit by security alerts
Eight French airports faced security alerts, Palace of Versailles evacuated again due to security scares
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Jordan cancels summit with Biden, Sisi and Abbas in Amman
Jordan cancels Amman summit, blames Israel for Gaza hospital blast and pushing the region 'to the brink of the abyss'
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Israel military steps up denial it hit Gaza hospital, says building undamaged
Israel military claims Palestinian rocket, not Israeli munition, caused Gaza hospital explosion
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Iran calls for Islamic countries to sanction Israel
Iran calls for OIC to impose oil embargo, sanctions, and expel Israeli ambassadors over Israel-Palestine conflict
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Nawaz moves courts ahead of homecoming
PML-N supremo files for protective bail in IHC; seeks suspension of perpetual arrest warrants
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Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route
'Russia and China share desire for equalcooperation to achieve long-term economic progress,' says Putin
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Imran allowed telephonic contact with sons
Special Court orders Adiala Jail superintendent to arrange WhatsApp conversation
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Belt and Road cooperation on 'right side of history', says Xi Jinping
China has become a main trading partner of more than 140 countries and territories, says Chinese president
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Military conducts successful flight test of Ababeel missile
Missile system is aimed at strengthening deterrence and enhancing strategic stability, says ISPR
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PML-N’s Hanif Abbasi acquitted in ephedrine case
Party leader challenged trial court’s life sentence verdict in LHC
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Designer Khadija gets bail in May 9 riots cases
PTI supporter was accused of setting Askari Tower ablaze, attacking Jinnah House
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Barbaric Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital raises stakes for Biden visit
Palestinian death toll crosses 3,300, Biden blames Palestinian fighters for hospital attack
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Military court trial: SC moved for early hearing
Plea requests directions for Punjab IG to provide protection, security to applicant, family members
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Legal setback for reinstated government servants
In its verdict, IHC stops depts from following recommendations of NA body
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Bahria Town seeks equal treatment on land purchase in Karachi
Top court is scheduled to take up hearing of Rs460b offer today
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Saudi decision on cutting Pakistan Hajj groups ‘final’
Saudi govt decides to reduce Pakistani Hajj Group Organizers (HGOs) from 905 to only 46
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PPP won’t compromise on ‘principles’
Murtaza spoke to media after candlelight vigil held in memory of martyrs of Karsaz
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BNP announces long march over Wadh crisis
Will hold a rally in Quetta on October 22; says govt wants to sideline party
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SC sets aside PHC order in load shedding case
Notes that NEPRA, tribunals are proper forums to file complaint against distribution companies
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Plan for G2G oil deal with Russia shelved
Govt allows refineries to enter into direct commercial contracts with Russian firms
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Turkiye eyes $5b trade in next two years
Envoy stresses Pakistan with huge population is very important for Ankara economically
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Gas subsidy proposed for exporters
Domestic consumers may be forced to pay up to 172% higher energy price
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'Uraan Pakistan aims for $1tr economy by 2035'
Planning ministry reaches agreement with China's development research center to enhance economic cooperation
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CSS 2026 exam schedule announced
Applicants qualifying MPT eligible to apply for written CSS examination
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K-P govt rejects reports of Imran seeking Gandapur’s resignation
CM will step down whenever PTI founder desires, says K-P govt, insisting no verified source confirms Imran's statement
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Minor stunt rider Fatima Noor dreams of meeting CM
14-year-old performs across Punjab with father, drawing crowds with unique riding skills
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Food inflation hits Punjab as price-control mechanisms prove ineffective
Consumers pay well above official rates as vegetable and poultry prices remain significantly high across markets
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Pakistan, Iran set $8bn annual trade target in bid to deepen bilateral ties
Ministers urge stronger cross-border ties, agree to fast-track Joint Economic Commission session
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Karachi's Malir gets new football stadium
Local government minister inaugurates two more projects, including community center
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Flash floods killed 299 across Pakistan since June 26: NDMA
Crisis affects multiple regions, joint relief ops ongoing by provincial, federal agencies
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Rawalpindi gears up for emergencies as next monsoon spell nears
All leaves cancelled for rescue personnel, 24-hour emergency control room set up for real-time weather monitoring
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The new trade colonialism
Trump’s new deals revive the 19th century unequal treaty, with profound consequences
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The Incredibly Complicated Hulk
Hulk Hogan leaves behind a complex legacy, reflecting his monumental impact & personal controversies
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From hymn books to hashtags
In Punjab, church music constitutes a space where colonial form intersects with local expression
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When family becomes fatal
Despite legal reform, the deadly tradition of honour killing continues to silence countless women across Pakistan
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The art of the simple hello
In a world where we are increasingly isolated by technology and fast-paced living, a simple greeting can bridge gaps.
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The missed diagnosis
Without reliable diagnostics, even the best treatment plans in Pakistan often start with guesswork.
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Demand grows as cement sales surge 30%
Industry supplies nearly 4m tons to domestic, export markets
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PSX breaks 141k barrier in volatile week
KSE-100 hits all-time high amid renewed US-Pakistan trade optimism
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E-invoicing system labelled 'disastrous' for SMEs
Industrial body says traders lack infrastructure for new digital system
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Azerbaijan to export 1.2 bcm of gas to Syria
Economy minister says transportation route defined through Turkish territory under coordinated arrangement
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Train derailment hits modernisation
Safety lapses and infrastructure delays continue to erode public trust
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Govt opens public feedback on Draft National Housing Policy 2025
The goal is to ensure transparency and wide engagement
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Textile industry slams EFS changes
Cautions amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme will severely impact value-added sector
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Pakistan, Romania explore direct trade route via Black Sea
Envoy proposes Constanta Port access, seeks deeper ties in trade, energy, IT
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ExxonMobil likely to come back for offshore venture
Hopes arise following Pakistan-US deal on oil, gas field development
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11,000 taxpayers sent 'nudging' notices
FBR warns businesses of penalties, account freezes; KCCI slams move
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Sugar import plan raises many eyebrows
Traders and sugar mill owners are both beneficiaries
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Gold soars to Rs359,000 per tola amid international spike
Gold prices surged in both global and local markets, with per tola rate in Pakistan climbing by Rs6,100
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Senate panel gives NHA deadline on N-55 project
Body chairman demands audit of bidding process, financial claims
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Exports rise to $31.75b despite global headwinds
Textiles, non-traditional sectors drive growth; minister issues steps to sustain momentum
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Gas, sugar and footwear drive annual SPI higher
Short-term inflation rises 1.98% YoY despite drop in prices of tomatoes, chicken, wheat
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New stick insect species discovered in Queensland named Australia’s heaviest
Scientists identify Acrophylla alta in Queensland rainforest, marking it as Australia’s heaviest insect at 44 grams.
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Israeli threats persist, says Iran’s military chief Hatami
A 1% threat must be treated as 100%, warns Hatami, urging against underestimating the enemy or ignoring its threats
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Israel's Ben-Gvir says he prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Jews can visit but not pray at Al-Aqsa under a long-standing deal with Muslim authorities over the sensitive holy site
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Israel renews calls for Gaza occupation
Israeli attacks across besieged enclave kill 22 Gazans today
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Doctrine of spectacle, optics of defeat
With Operation Sindoor, Modi promised dominance. Instead, it exposed the limits his hard-power theatrics
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Trump wins his deal, Pakistan eyes the future
The tough deal may favour US, but Pakistan can still spin a win out of market access & political clout
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New push to reach plastic pollution pact
Plastic pollution is so ubiquitous that microplastics have been found on the highest mountain peak
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S Africa arrests 1,000 illegal miners
There could be more arrests because there are still illegal miners underground
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India undeterred by Trump threats
Modi govt to maintain Russian oil imports
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US envoy meets Israeli hostage families
Hostages and Missing Families Forum confirmed the meeting was underway
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Dhaka to unveil democratic overhauls
Govt says 'July Proclamation' to be presented to nation
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How PAF shot down Indian jets with J-10
World's largest air battle in decades saw 110 aircraft clash in a one-hour night fight, experts estimate
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DR Congo, Rwanda outline deal: US
A peace agreement reached in June aimed to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo
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Children in besieged Gaza dying at 'an unprecedented rate'
More than 100 people were killed, and hundreds of others were injured
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More clashes and arrests at UK immigration protests
Two groups clashed briefly at the start of the protest before police split them up
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PCB slams WCL ‘hypocrisy’, bans players from future events
PCB denounces WCL for awarding points to forfeiting team, says sport is being held hostage to political expediency
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Holder’s last-ball heroics level series as West Indies stun Pakistan
Batting first, Pakistan posted 133/9; West Indies chased target on last ball to seal dramatic two-wicket win
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Jelly Roll makes WWE debut at SummerSlam 2025 with Randy Orton in tag match against Logan Paul
Jelly Roll impressed fans with his WWE debut at SummerSlam 2025, teaming with Randy Orton in a tough loss.
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England fight back but India lead grows
The visitors look to draw the Test series 2-2
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South Africa want promising batsmen to show potential
The Proteas pin high hopes from Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis
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Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham
The captain would bid farewell this summer after a decade, he is linked to move to MLS
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Piastri dominates Hungarian GP final practice
The Formula One championship leader outsped teammate Norris in 1min 14.916 sec
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Ledecky reigns over McIntosh
The 2024 Olympics gold medallist clocked championship-record 8 min 05.62 sec in 800m freestyle
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Bheda Tigers storm into KPL final
Winners outplay Dhara Dabang by 8 wkts in first semi-final
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Sevastova stuns defending champ Pegula
The world number 386 booked the Canadian Open fourth round encounter with Osaka
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Wasim Jr resumes training
He sustained a side strain injury during HBL PSL season 10
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Babar, others reach Florida for WI ODIs
First ODI between Pakistan and West Indies to be played in Trinidad and Tobago on August 8
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Dubai to host Pakistan-India showdown as Asia Cup 2025 venues announced
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi unveils venues, match timings for eight-team tournament hosted by UAE
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Qin takes 'miracle' second breaststroke gold
The Chinese world record holder surged to the wall in 2 min and 07.41 sec
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Newcastle reject Liverpool bid for Isak: reports
The 25-year-old has been linked with Liverpool since the end of last season