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Education vital for MDs development: minister
Says caretaker government taking practical steps for promotion of education
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Tablets provided to Afghan students
Initiative, in collaboration with INU, offers free vocational training to over 250 students
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BHC declares appointment of CM coordinators void
Directs provincial government to recover all official belongings from all 32 coordinators and two spokespersons
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K-P bolsters security after suicide attacks
CM directs special focus on Muharram safety
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NHA works to restore Balochistan highways
Chairman conducts assessment of condition of motorways and national highways impacted by heavy rainfall
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Govt eyes 3.5% growth in FY2023
Fiscal deficit expected to decline from the previous year’s 7.9 per cent of GDP, says report
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Court stops officers’ salaries for not producing Elahi
Ex-CM petitions SC for bail hearing; says he is facing ‘political revenge’
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Pakistan’s first-ever climate change plan unveiled
National Adaptation Plan was approved by cabinet to enhance nation’s resilience against impacts of climate change
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Interim set-up empowered to take care of economy
Opposition terms move 'illegal, unconstitutional'
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Bilawal discusses grain deal with Russian FM
Underscores need for concerted efforts to find viable solutions that would in particular benefit developing countries
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MPA Aslam Abro's brother, nephew killed in Karachi
Assailants open fire at vehicle in Defense Phase VII, injuring two others
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PM reiterates 'unwavering commitment' to build flood-hit areas better
Shehbaz appreciates int'l development donors, partners and friendly countries for their timely and generous assistance
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SC declines to stay gifts case proceedings
Apex court observes IHC has supervisory jurisdiction in the matter
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Two-judge SC bench takes up Imran’s case today
Both judges belong to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa; Justice Afridi known as a judge whose integrity is beyond any doubt
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SHO suspended over ‘negligence’
Inspector Ajmal Khan and Head Constable Yaser, among others, have been suspended and ordered to report police lines
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German painter shares her art practices
Dagmar Rauwald is on a short trip to Pakistan
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Trans Inclusive Learning Centre inaugurated
Minister underlines significance of inclusivity in opening speech
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Caterers raise rates ahead of Ashura
Prices of essential items also soar amid heightened demand
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Firms fined for violating minimum wage law
Punjab yet to implement recommendation of Rs32,000
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Two killed in gas explosion
Police sources say gas cylinder burst inside three-storey building located within limits of Rawat police station
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IHC moved against release of details of under-trial suspects
Accused shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty, argues petitioner
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Police book judge’s wife for torture
Victim’s father says 14-year-old ‘between life and death’
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Poachers behind black bear’s tragic demise
Perpetrators also snatched her cub for profit in Mansehra
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Floods ravage K-P: 15 lives lost
Four days of rain, landslides wreak havoc in province
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Punjab eyes shrimp farming dividends
Officials say 9m-acre area suitable for setting up farms
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Safdar exempted from personal appearance
Counsel for Captain (retd) Safdar submits application, seeks exemption owing to heavy rains in Mansehra
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Sugar price hike challenged in Lahore High Court
Court orders govt to ensure availability of essentials at controlled rates
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Rupee continues losing streak on 8th day
Hits 2.5 month low at Rs288.52/$ amid rising demand
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$1 billion expected from Geneva pledges
PM told that so far Pakistan has received over $700m against the pledges
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India enjoys cheaper automobiles than Pak
Minister highlights despite challenges, Pakistan made significant strides in local manufacturing
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Textile exports face 10% downturn
Diminishing trust forces investors to adopt ‘wait and see’ approach
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Banking spreads reach 20 year high
Mark highest quarter since at least 2004, rebounding from a low of 4.14%
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Gwadar Intl Airport to be inaugurated
Flagship CPEC project cost $230m, declared fully operational
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Businessmen warn of mass industrial shutdowns
Condemn recent hike in electricity rates and its detrimental impact on businesses
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‘Pakistan’s energy sector can save over $8b in 10 years’
Study reveals inadequate policies have resulted in underutilisation of generation capacity
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Salaried class pays nearly 200% more tax than exporters, retailers
Paid Rs264.3b in FY2023, over Rs75b or 40% higher than the preceding year
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China replaces 'missing' foreign minister Qin
After weeks of speculation, predecessor Wang Yi reappointed as FM
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Police constable caught drinking, harassing suspended from duty
South SSP orders departmental inquiry against errant cop after video of incident goes viral
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Unknown persons vandalize Ahmadi place of worship
Third such attack in Karachi, 11th in country in this year alone, says community spokesperson
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Indian woman contracts marriage with K-P man
Requests Indian media not to bother her parents, says she will return soon
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City braces for more rain
PMD says Surjani Town received highest rainfall at 60 mm [2.3 inches]
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FIA grills PTI chief for two hours on cipher issue
ECP schedules the indictment in the contempt case for August 2
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Sharjeel says PTI should come out of hiding
Says opp leaders 'underground', 'should come out' to settle matter of caretaker setup
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Social media storm leads to minister’s departure
Shahid Khattak attended ANP rally, prompting ECP to seek his resignation
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‘City gets only half the water it needs’
Official tells Sindh Assembly water shortage to persist till K4 project completion
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Desecration of Holy Quran only serves to hurt inter-faith relations: PM
OIC secretary-general commends Pakistan's efforts towards countering Islamophobia
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Flash floods claim six lives in Balochistan
PDMA launches rescue operation, sends supplies to districts affected by heavy rainfall
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Raisani forms body for Wadh peace
Maulana Faiz Muhammad, a religious scholar, has been assigned the role of the committee’s patron chief
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Democracy, rule of law key to Pak-US ties: Blinken tells Bilawal
Foreign Minister Bilawal exchanges views on Russia-Ukraine war and Afghanistan in phone call with secretary of state
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Two more Karachi port terminals to be signed off to UAE
Second major seaport terminal deal signed with UAE in less than two months
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Govt to provide free electric bikes to top students
PM directs 25% quota for women in EV scheme
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Cop martyred, three injured in Mastung
Targeted police vehicle belonged to an acting DSP
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Lahore zoo offers 50% discount on recreational facilities
Zoo slashes ticket prices after private firm exits
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Torrential rains claim three more lives in Punjab
Seven public schools turned into temporary flood relief shelters
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Motorcyclist killed by speeding truck in Karachi
Eyewitnesses claimed truck driver appeared intoxicated
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Pakistan, EU to deepen ties
Two sides review security, engagement under GSP+
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Digital transport fare system planned
CM seeks suggestions for electric rickshaw project
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Man, son 'kill woman for honour'
Police have registered a case and arrested all three suspects
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Child murder suspect 'killed in shootout'
The case saw a breakthrough after the formation of the CCD two months ago
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Couple held for running 'honey trap' scheme
If demands were not met, the videos were allegedly leaked on social media
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FGEHA under fire for payment delays
NA panel calls for expediting work on affordable housing schemes
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Sugar crisis looms as grocers defy new policy
For 10 days now, no sugar has been procured from mills
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US quashes talk of Trump's Pakistan visit
Foreign Office spokesperson said he was not aware of Trump's expected visit
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UNHCR calls for dialogue on Afghan refugees
Organisation acknowledged, praised Pakistan's decades-long tradition of hosting Afghan refugees
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PM orders disaster management plans
PM highlighted recent cloudbursts and heavy downpours in Chakwal, Lahore, Islamabad, and hilly areas
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PSX hits new all-time intra-day high as KSE-100 crosses 140,000
PSX continues record-breaking rally for third consecutive week
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PSX climbs to new peak above 138,000
Index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in fertiliser, energy stocks
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Cabinet body okays 104 business reforms
BOI targets 90-day implementation; regulatory overhaul aims to slash compliance costs, approval timelines
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Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance meeting
Host South Africa says forum must show global leadership to tackle trade barriers
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'China desks' proposed to woo investors
Facilitation points will help boost industrial linkages, CPEC investment
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Marine pollution threatens blue economy
Bodies formed to fast-track sewage treatment projects as Karachi discharges 472m gallons of wastewater daily
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FX dips to $19.96b despite SBP's uptick
Central bank injects Rs902.5b via dual OMOs; rupee stable at 284.97/$
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Temu faces CCP scrutiny for anti-competitive practices
Chainstore Association accuses Chinese e-commerce giant of tax evasion, predatory pricing, and unfair competition; dem
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Industry calls for fixing basics before adopting 5G
The report notes that Pakistan remains one of the most heavily taxed telecom markets in the region
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Pakistan, El Salvador agree on Bitcoin cooperation
LOI signed; deal sets stage for govt to explore Bitcoin reserves, and regulatory innovation
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Suzuki warns against used vehicle imports
Suzuki warns that allowing used car imports could flood Pakistan with lower-quality vehicles
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Pakistan, El Salvador sign ‘letter of intent’ on Bitcoin cooperation
The move follows a high-level meeting between Minister Bilal Bin Saqib and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
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Gold prices dip in international and local markets
Locally, the price of gold per tola declined by Rs900, settling at Rs355,100
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PSX extends rally, crosses 138,000-point mark
Market reached an intraday high of 138,943.47 and a low of 136,674.98
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PSX scales new peak above 138,000
KSE-100 index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in energy stocks
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At least 30 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza today
Israeli veteran calls for urgent action amid rise in soldier suicides post war
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OpenAI quietly unveils new ChatGPT capabilities in latest update
OpenAI’s newest rollout adds powerful tools behind the scenes, without making too much noise.
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China commerce minister meets with Nvidia CEO
Chinese officials said they welcomed continued foreign investment
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Russia says it shot down 73 Ukrainian drones aimed at Moscow
Moscow airports briefly shut down after drone intercepted
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At least four dead, 5000 displaced as torrential rains lash South Korea
Some areas were hit by record precipitation of more than 400mm in single day
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Canada pushes Mercosur talks to diversify global trade
Canada is also keen to continue talks with China to address trade challenges
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Pakistan seeks decisive action on Gaza
Tells UNSC, territory teeters on the brink of total devastation
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China urges balanced talks to ease US trade tensions
US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese products to over 100% earlier this year
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Air India probe into Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues
The order came after Boeing notified operators that the fuel switch locks on its jets were safe
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UK to lower voting age to 16 under poll reform
The proposed changes were designed to boost participation and trust in the electoral system
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Syria's Sharaa vows to protect Druze
Interim president says Israel is creating discord
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Afghan data breach unmasked UK spies, special forces: reports
It happened in February 2022, just six months after Taliban fighters seized Kabul
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Iraq shopping mall fire kills more than 60
Cause was not immediately known, but one survivor told AFP an air conditioner had exploded
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UK to lower voting age to 16 in general elections
Ruling Labour Party pledged to lower the age from 18 ahead of winning power last year
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PCB responds to Sana Mir’s remarks on Pakistan women's cricket team scheduling
PCB addresses Sana Mir’s concerns on the 50-over tournament schedule, clarifying timing and focus on player wellbeing
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T.J. Watt re-signs with Steelers on record $123 million extension
T.J. Watt signs a new three-year, $123 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history
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Damian Lillard signs $42 million deal to rejoin Portland Trail Blazers
Lillard, who's currently injured, confirmed the news on social media
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Usman Khawaja continues to speak out for Palestine, urges action
The Australian cricketer shares a powerful video of Palestinian children's suffering, urging action from authorities
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Conor McGregor targets UFC White House after rejoining anti-doping pool
Conor McGregor rejoins the UFC anti-doping program as he eyes a return for the White House fight card in 2026
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Eschelle wins ladies singles title in Westbury Tennis
Kashan Tariq reaches mens singles final
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Amin joins Pak Champions squad
Pakistan Champions will face England in WCL 2025 opener on July 18
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Yamal inherits Barcelona's iconic number 10 jersey
The famous number 10 shirt was previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi
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Sabalenka pulls out of Montreal event
World No.1 keen to overcome fatigue
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Cincinnati stun Messi's Miami
They clinched a comprehensive 3-0 victory in Washington
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Russell set to retire after Aus T20Is
He will play his final international match against Australia at Sabina Park
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Girelli helps Italy reach Euro 2025 semi-finals
She scored brace against Norway to clinch a 2-1 victory
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'Facing Pakistan won't be easy'
Bangladesh captain Das says T20Is against Men in Green would be a formidable test
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Ponting backs Aus top order for Ashes
He supports retaining current top three including Konstas
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Magnus Carlsen stunned as R Praggnanandhaa forces resignation at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Magnus Carlsen was stunned as he resigned against R Praggnanandhaa at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas.