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A debt-free PIA to go under the hammer
Fawad says PSM is a dead asset; DISCOs’ one-step privatisation no longer possible because of various factors
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Judge solicits jail SOPs for Imran’s phone calls
Adiala official tells court prison manual bars OSA inmates’ overseas calls
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Jilani calls for ECO intra-regional trade growth
Interim FM says concerted efforts needed to meet anticipated goals
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IMF sticks to 2.5% growth forecast for Pakistan
Reduces inflation projection to 23.6% for current fiscal year
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Currency hits new 3-month high below 281 vs dollar
Rupee recorded fresh gains of 0.41%, or Rs1.14 and closed at Rs280.51 against the greenback
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Circular debt continues to plague PSO
Among defaulters, PIA has to pay Rs26b to oil marketing firm
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Gaza conflict termed economic shock
Will make it harder for central banks to achieve soft landings in many economies if it spreads: WB
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Remittances hit 6-month peak at $2.2b
Expatriates increasingly use official channels following crackdown on illegal network
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Minister for speeding up work on CPEC
Says interim govt will implement CPEC schemes to make it a success
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Food delivery firm invests in third-party restaurants
Aims to expand operations beyond main cities in Pakistan
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Name change for Tuwairqi okayed
It comes despite pending litigation in international court of arbitration
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95% students clear matric exams in Hyderabad
Girls clinch top positions, Vijay Kumar of Petaro College secures second position in Science group
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Ghost workers in govt depts in hot waters
Many officials exist only on papers and keep drawing their salaries
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Consumption of paan, gutka banned in KMC building
The building holds historical significance, and maintaining cleanliness is a top priority
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CM suspends officials in Malir district
CM Pays surprise visit to Landhi hospital, govt school, Sukhan police station
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Top police officials given two days to improve performance
The chief also raised concerns about the performance of 109 police stations in Karachi
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Gas cylinder blast injures elderly couple in Malir
The condition of the injured couple is reported to be stable
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Illegal Afghans start leaving Karachi
Eight buses with 600 illegal Afghans on board leave for Chaman daily
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Students, unhappy on MDCAT retake
Many feel that cheating will continue unabated in the popular medical school exam
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Training organised for judges on anti-rape laws
Two-day training program focused on understanding anti-sexual, rape and harassment laws
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Sarah Inam murder trial enters final phase
Amir’s lawyer cross-examines investigation officer
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Two in three boys fail to clear grade XI exams
Girls pass percentage relatively better at 50%
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Protest forces closure of public schools across Pindi
Staff, teachers set off for Lahore to stage sit-in outside CM Office
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Three years on, Pindi still awaits drone squad
Former Punjab govt promised to provide four drone cameras in 2020
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Speeding kills four in twin cities
Dumper crushes man, son to death on Faizabad bridge
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Holy Family to close for four months
Patients to be shifted to other hospitals during ‘maintenance, upgrade’
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Al-Shifa begins using laser tech for corneal transplants
'BLT strengthens the weak cornea, avoiding or delaying the need for a full corneal transplantation'
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Rain, light snowfall turn weather chilly in Hazara
Babusar Top and the hills of the Naran valley received the second spell of the season
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Call to implement anti-smog measures
‘Smoke-emitting vehicles, brick kilns and stubble burning main cause of smog’
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Flea market prices give chills to residents
Sellers say rise in leftover, second-hand clothes due to inflation, taxes
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Four die in car-bus collision in Mansehra
In a separate incident, a trader was shot dead by unidentified man
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Summary for increase in Metro Bus service fare rejected
CM calls for exploring alternative approaches to generate revenue
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Govt hospitals upgradation reviewed
Assessments of medical facilities, human resources, administrative affairs, developmental projects in govt hospitals
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Commercial generators suffocate sellers, customers
Excessive usage of electricity backups in plazas due to load shedding has instigated health issues among shopkeepers
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Accused in poet’s murder case granted bail
Akram Lahori was allegedly involved in murder of Mohsin Naqvi
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PSCA, Quetta safe city project extend agreement
For assistance in installation of surveillance cameras, networking, communication infrastructure, command centre
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Mid-week day off announced in city
Proposed anti-smog steps include traffic restrictions
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World Mental Health Day observed
Experts reiterated importance of promoting mental wellbeing
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Anti-rape cell to open its doors
Initiative will ensure that evidence is not lost
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Man held for ‘marrying’ minor girl
‘Wedding’ took place 15 days ago, girl kept hostage in suspect’s house
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32 killed in suspected drone strike by Myanmar army on refugee camp
Local media reports 13 children among those killed in attack, several others injured
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Man caught burying wife after allegedly strangling her
Police noted husband attempted to portray alleged killing as accident
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Dismal performance
Pakistan concludes its chapter in 19th Asian Games with only 3 medals
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Afghan Gordian Knot
Afghanistan continues to impact Pakistan’s security due to influx of refugees, smuggling and terrorism
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Pakistan not to review decision on illegal immigrants
PM says Afghans coming here have to follow certain protocols
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Hindutva terror in Canada and lessons for Pakistan
Upcoming elections in India will probably revolve around their favourite bogeyman, Pakistan
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India, Pak delegates spar over Kashmir at UN
Envoy says IIOJK defined as disputed territory on UN maps, not integral part of India
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Two terrorists killed in as many ops
Weapons and ammunition recovered from killed terrorists during operations in North Waziristan, DI Khan, says ISPR
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Thousands of Afghans out in cold after deadly quakes
Afghan earthquake survivors face winter homelessness as thousands of homes were destroyed
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PPP seeks abolition of death penalty
Farhatullah Babar argues various Islamic countries had placed moratorium on executions of death sentence
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Efforts to recover German Olympian abandoned
Dahlmeier's colleages confirmed she did not want her body recovered if it put any would-be rescuers at risk
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PML-N denies Nawaz eying presidency
PPP uneasy as rumours swirl over Zardari's future
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UNSC report affirms BLA-TTP nexus
Sanctions committee says TTP continues to receive substantial support from Taliban
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Citizens switching to e-bikes offered Rs100k
Punjab govt aims at 30% electric vehicles in transport fleet
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9 of family hospitalised for food poisoning
Family had prepared and consumed a milkshake that night
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Moving image exhibit opens at PNCA
'Seeing, Seen' showcases innovative works by Pakistani and UK artists
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Father, son held in murder case
203 murder cases, 3,500 abductions addressed; Rs3.16b worth of property recovered
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Rs9.7m looted in armed heist outside bank
Security guards injured in gunfight
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Hajj application process begins Aug 4
New policy offers digital oversight, two package options
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Man shoots himself to frame rival watchmen
Devised a plan to expand control, staged the shooting to frame their rivals
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Sleuths to verify Sidra's alleged second marriage
Nine suspects, including relatives and local facilitators, remain in custody
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Body of 'honour killing' victim handed over to heirs
Victim was gunned down near China Port in Clifton Block-2 within the jurisdiction of the Boat Basin police station
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Bajaur families flee in panic amid operation
Foundation helps displaced families; three hurt as mortar shell hits house
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Capital bans entry of heavy vehicles
Police spokesperson said the order was implemented to upgrade the city's traffic management system
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Sugar supply disrupted in metro as wholesalers protest fines
Retail prices soar to Rs200/kg amid shortage
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'Sugar stocks ample, prices within reach'
Food minister stresses fresh supplies will reach market soon that will stabilise prices
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CM Sindh to open 20th My Karachi exhibition today
Over 20 multinational firms and several diplomats from friendly countries have confirmed participation
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Reserves dip $153m on repayments
SBP deposits fall to $14.3b; rupee recovers Rs2.10 on anti-smuggling drive
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US-Pakistan trade pact hailed as game changer
LCCI says deal will support trade surplus, create opportunity as US imposes 25% tariff on Indian products
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Police to secure Korangi Industrial Zone with modern surveillance
DIG added that 590 new Assistant Sub-Inspectors will be deployed soon
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Fake solar panel importers fined Rs111b
Customs confirms Rs1.2tr money laundering scam; 13 phantom firms penalised
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Stocks cheer Pakistan-US energy agreement
KSE-100 index jumps 978 points, driven by increased activity in E&P sector
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'SBP policy decision a blow to recovery'
Hosiery makers say high rates choking liquidity, making export goods expensive
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FBR exceeds target, collects Rs755b
Sales tax and customs lead growth, but traders' resistance remains key concern
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Pakistan, Vietnam to finalise PTA soon
Preferential trade deal will help expand market access, lead to FTA
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Cabinet okays first AI policy
Targets training 1 million professionals, creating 1,000 local AI products, 50,000 civic projects
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Govt ends hike streak, cuts petrol price by nearly Rs8 per litre
High-speed diesel raised by Rs1.48 per litre; revised prices to be effective from August 1 for next 15 days
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Stocks cheer Pakistan-US energy agreement
KSE-100 index jumps 978 points, driven by increased activity in E&P sector
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ICCI urges Bangladeshi firms to invest in Pakistan
Chambers of both countries call for FTA, stronger air links, and regional economic integration
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Stocks rise as SBP keeps rate on hold
KSE-100 index gains 447 points, aided by interest in bank stocks
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Modi faces opp fury over diplomatic failure
Economists warn 25% US tariffs may hurt growth
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Lebanese govt, Hezbollah on warpath
President vows to disarm group as US mounts pressure
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Trump's envoy in Israel
Witkoff discusses Gaza aid, ceasefire with Netanyahu
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US envoy meets Netanyahu to revive Gaza truce talks
Witkoff visits Israel as Netanyahu faces global pressure over Gaza destruction and limited humanitarian aid access
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US hits Palestinian Authority officials with visa ban over statehood recognition
Israel’s FM Gideon Saar welcomed new US sanctions, calling the move a display of “moral clarity”
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India halts Russian oil purchases ahead of Trump's tariffs
India, the world's third-largest oil importer, is the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude
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Beijing admits lack of preparedness as rains kill 60
Rains and floods in northern China have displaced tens of thousands since last week
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M23 rebels kill 169 civilians in eastern Congo, says UN
M23 rebels killed over 100 civilians mostly Congolese Hutu farmers in Rutshuru an activist told Reuters
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Sadhvi Pragya, six others acquitted in deadly 2008 Malegaon bombing
Prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence, says Indian court
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Canada to recognize State of Palestine at UN meeting in September
Israeli forces kill 34 in Gaza since morning, including 15 aid seekers
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Pakistan, US seal trade deal
Trump says oil company will lead Pak-US partnership; Slaps 25% tariffs on imports from India; Slams trade barriers
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A 'vibrant oasis' of chemical-eating creatures found in the deep Pacific
Submersible explores Kuril-Kamchatka and Aleutian trenches
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Yu Zidi, 12, becomes youngest-ever medallist at World Aquatics Championships
China’s Zidi won bronze in relay swimming, setting a historic milestone for young swimmers
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Tottenham to sign João Palhinha from Bayern Munich on loan
Portuguese midfielder featured 25 times for Bayern last season, with Spurs covering wages and €30m buy option
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PCB unveils schedule for Pakistan's tri-series with Afghanistan and UAE
Pakistan's T20I tri-series with Afghanistan and UAE begins on August 29 in Sharjah, leading into the Asia Cup
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Pakistan defeat West Indies in opening T20I in Lauderhill
Saim Ayub was named player of the match for scoring 57 and taking 2/20
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Pak to take on WI in T20I series
The series opener will be played at the Central Broward Park Stadium in Florida
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Shelton ends Mannarino jinx
He earned first career win over Adrian Mannarino
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Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles through
The Wimbledon champion breezed past Chinese qualifier Guo Hanyu 6-3, 6-1
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United cruise over Bournemouth in EPL friendly
Hojlund, Dorgu, Diallo and Williams scored for the Red Devils
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Women's T20 WC Qualifier host revealed
The tournament will be played in England
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Messi leads Inter Miami past Atlas
The Argentine international assisted on both goals in 2-1 victory
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Henry puts NZ in control of 1st Test
The visitors bowled out Zimbabwe for just 149 in the first innings
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Popovici builds a wall and his rivals pay for it
He touched the wall in 46.51 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships Arena
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Pakistan reach WCL 2025 final
India pulled out of semi-final
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Conor McGregor resumes UFC drug testing, hints at 2026 return
Conor McGregor announces he’s back in the UFC’s drug-testing pool, signaling a potential comeback in 2026
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Ruben Amorim sees 'different' Manchester United in pre-season
Amorim's team finished 15th in the Premier League last season, but has won both games of their pre-season tour in USA