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Global South reclaiming intellectual space
Baku Process plays an active role in building bridges and trust among civilisations and cultures
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Nuclear threshold
Iran will have to do some plain-talking and take its allies and the IAEA into confidence over the brinkmanship
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And now a cotton crisis?
The country appears increasingly likely to fall short of the annual harvesting target of 10 million bales of cotton
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Longstanding challenge
Bureaucratic red tape, political interference and nepotism undermine efforts to improve accountability & transparency
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Profitable SOEs erased from sell-off list
Dar asks for revisiting list, adding all loss-making SOEs to privatisation programme
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Study reveals surge in smuggled cigarette brands
Ipsos study shows illicit market share to hit 56% by June 2024
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Fly Jinnah starts flights to Muscat
Airline plans to fly twice a week to Oman’s capital
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Experts propose Pak-China agri-council
Say future crop output, food security rely on tech progress, good policies
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PSX hits record above 73k in pre-budget rally
KSE-100 index surges 427.45 points, settles at 73,085.50
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Green investment a priority: Aurangzeb
WB study estimates annual GDP losses of up to 1% due to climate-related risks
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Reforms stressed in budget proposals
Business leaders advocate for streamlined operations, investment incentives to boost SMEs
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Low inflation sparks rate cut talks
Dips to 7-month low amid speculations of an emergency SBP MPC meeting
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High reserves prop up rupee further
Currency gains Rs0.08 to Rs278.12 vs dollar in inter-bank trade
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IMF urges Rs163b spending cut amid revenue shortfall
Says it will not compromise on primary budget surplus of 0.4% of GDP or Rs401b
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Protesting farmers refuse to relent
ZAC underscores QESCO's failure in meeting the energy demands of growers and domestic consumers across Balochistan.
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Industry-ready grads ‘to drive growth’
Tordher underscores government’s commitment to fostering industrialization
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Cabinet greenlights past financial budgets
Assembly absence delayed previous K-P budgets
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Sindh chief justice for expediting Safe City Project
Provincial Justice Committee voices concern over deteriorating law & order situation
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Man kidnaps wife's brother for ransom
Suspect killed the victim because he knew him, say police
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JPMC sets up heatstroke ward
At least 15 heatstroke patients are coming to the hospital daily
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Unchecked cheating raises questions on exams credibility
MQM-P suspends members of ex-MPA for harassing staff at exam centre
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Sindh enhances funds for UCs
CM says elected representatives to be held accountable to ensure judicious spending of funds
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May 9 instigators should be punished: Faryal
Says PPP leaders also went to jail, but never resorted to arson
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Kotri infrastructure in a shambles
Contractors left roads, drainange works unfinished
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Rapid urbanisation triggers flooding concern in Mithi
DC urges officers to develop emergency protocols ahead of the monsoon season
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Rs3b wheat scam unearthed in Sindh food dept
Corrupt officials filled 0.3m sacks with wasted grain and dirt to show procurement following 2022 floods
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Haripur police crack blind murder case
Preliminary probe reveals wife plotted victim’s murder with paramour
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IHC orders de-sealing of tandoors
Court also directed DC and nanbais to determine consensus price of roti and naan through consultation
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‘Poppy-laced’ tea sale stirs controversy
Intoxicating drinks ensnare consumers in addiction and pose serious health risks
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Teacher shortage crisis hits public schools
There is not a single teacher posted in 567 primary schools across Punjab
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Suspects go unchecked in police record
Field cops skip online entries of hotel passengers, tenants & cell phone traders
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Capital schools directed to cut air pollution
All schools and colleges to take immediate action on polluting vehicles
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PTI activists face legal action over agitations
Rawalpindi police book over 70 workers including central leaders
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Heavy rain lashes twin cities
Brings relief to residents; floods low-lying areas, disrupts traffic flow
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Private investment in grain storage discussed
CM welcomes IFC's interest to provide farmers working capital
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EU, Punjab sanction water agency capacity-building project
Multi-million euro grants aim to enhance service delivery, infrastructure
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Bhakkar struck by severe storm, 8 injured
Trees were uprooted, and multiple feeder trips resulted in a disruption of the electricity supply
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Telcos to block SIMs in small batches
FBR communicates first batch of 5,000 non-filers to cellular firms
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Downside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high: IMF
New govt indicates intention to continue SBA’s policies but political uncertainty remains significant, says report
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UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
Resolution passed with 143 votes in favour and nine against while 25 countries abstain
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China firmly opposes US adding Chinese entities to export control list
Earlier US added 37 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist accusing involved in spy Balloon case over US soil
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Xi's Europe trip boosts China-Central and Eastern Europe cooperation
Xi's Europe visit unfolds as Washington is manoeuvring to rally its allies in Europe to "de-risk" from China
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NEPRA orders no load-shedding during exams
Nepra instructs DISCOs to take all necessary actions to comply with its directive
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Spyware attacks increased by 300% in Pakistan
Backdoor attacks witness moderate increase in 2024
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PPP ‘not’ joining federal cabinet – even after budget
Party insiders dismiss these reports, meaning Bilawal won’t become foreign minister again
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Defending triathlon champion Flora Duffy in race against time
Olympic triathlon champion eyes Paris after an 18-month injury layoff
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Thiem to retire at end of season
Austrian struggled after wrist injury that affected forehand
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Olympic torch relay completes first day in France
Former NBA great Tony Parker is also among the 200 people who will carry the torch in Marseille
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Pakistan hold New Zealand to draw in Azlan Shah clash
The Greenshirts remain unbeaten in the tournament
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AI systems are already deceiving us – and that's a problem, experts warn
Experts have long warned about the threat posed by AI but research suggests it is already happening
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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia
'The Pakistan clash will be a special one for everyone,' Ishan Kishan says
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PMDC issues show-cause notices to 12 institutions charging fees beyond Rs1.8m cap
Council President Dr Rizwan Taj says excessive fees will either be refunded or adjusted in next academic year
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K-P governor recommends posthumous civil award for bystander who resisted Islamabad bomber
Writes letter to prime minister highlighting martyr's unparalleled bravery that averted far more devastating outcome
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CDF Munir, Saudi defence minister discuss joint efforts to promote global peace and security
Reaffirm strong relations and strategic defence partnership
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Online concern grows after report on Imran Khan’s health in jail surfaces
SC orders doctors’ access as users demand proper care, fair prison rights
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Imran Khan’s right eye at 15% vision, SC report details jail conditions
Court orders doctors’ access, calls with sons; stresses equal care for all prisoners
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PTI, ANP workers clash in Khyber; police restore order
Aerial firing sparks panic as authorities disperse crowd, launch probe
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Ex-army chief Bajwa hospitalised after fall at home, confirms ISPR
Brother-in-law says he is ‘100% out of danger’ after tests at CMH
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Pakistan successfully launches its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite
Developed by SUPARCO, EO-2 is expected to enhance country's earth observation capabilities
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Pakistan open to diplomacy, not war with Afghanistan: FO
Andrabi says Khawaja Asif's statement reflects Pakistan's disappointment over Afghan inaction against terrorists
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Balochistan announces Rs1.38b bounty for 39 'most-wanted terrorists'
Rs250m each reward offered for information on Bashir Zeb and Gulzar Imam
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Pakistan, US pledge deeper counterterrorism ties, expand investment cooperation
Both sides agree to promote investment in the mining, minerals, and energy sectors
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PTI slams state for 'crime' against Imran after eye health revelations
Blames ex-Adiala jail SP for negligence, vows accountability; Attaullah Tarar says
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz reaffirm Pakistan to continue fight against extremism
On global day, premier cites sacrifices, urges world action on Kashmir and Palestine
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Sindh Assembly says ‘cheers, but no ban’ as liquor motion fizzles
Light-hearted debate, laughter in House before lawmakers vote down province-wide proposal
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Gold steady in global, local markets as silver gains
Price of silver per tola rises by Rs90 in Pakistan
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‘Job growth tilts toward low-productivity services’
Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force
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FinMin solicits global investors
Cites improved reserves, tariff reforms and plans to return to global markets
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Debt hits Rs78.5tr on local borrowing
Clouds fiscal consolidation narrative; gold per tola gains Rs2,300; rupee inches up to 279.66/$
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PSX eyes 12 new listings
Stock exchange secures full WFE membership, completes shift to T+1 settlement cycle
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Confiscated solar panels to be given to G-B
FBR gives go-ahead; panel installation to help overcome outages
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China, Pakistan to develop livestock sector
Collaboration injects new impetus into bilateral livestock industry development, aligning with advancement of CPEC 2.0
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SBP chief expects broader recovery
Says IMF divergence emerges as country recovers from BOP crisis
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PSX recoups early losses, rises 896 points
Trading remains range bound as investors focus on selective stocks
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Pakistan, Cambodia advance PTA talks
Both sides sign joint statement, map sectoral cooperation and business linkages
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Saudi delegation explores $200m investments
BOI Federal Minister emphasised strengthening economic, investment cooperation between two countries
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PM bars top bureaucrats from ADB
Panel finalised for executive director role, with two women officers shortlisted
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PSX gains 896 points as selective buying pushes market up amid investor caution
Overall trading volume decreased to 734.6 million compared with Tuesday's tally of 1.06 billion
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Gold, silver prices rise further in local, international markets
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs1,972 in Pakistan
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SBP chief sees growth up to 4.75% despite IMF downgrade
Governor says agriculture and industry are holding up, and earlier rate cuts are still feeding through
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Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Local TV shows BNP wins 151 seats in 300-member House of the Nation, JI secures 42 seats
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Official says drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week
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US charges 2 Pakistanis for alleged involvement in $10m health care scheme fraud
Burhan Mirza, Kashif Iqbal and others submitted false Medicare and private health claims in 2023-24
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz review country's prevailing political, economic and security situation
Various senior officials present as regional and global environment also discussed
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Farmers protest over US-India trade framework as govt defends pact
Opposition parties also stage protests outside parliament complex, holding anti-govt placards
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India backs $40b military upgrade with more Rafale fighters, Boeing P-8Is
Defence ministry source says India to buy 114 more French Rafale fighter jets
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Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Nearly half of sanctioned-brand cars sold in Russia in 2025 were China-made
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Risk of Nipah virus spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: WHO
Two Nipah cases were confirmed in India’s West Bengal, while one patient died from the virus in Bangladesh last week
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Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling centre
Two members of Bangladesh’s Ansar paramilitary force among those injured
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Macron calls Musk ‘over-subsidised,’ urges Europe to support domestic industry
French president says joint EU debt is essential to economically compete with US and China
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Turkiye’s foreign minister says US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports
Iran recognises need for deal, US understands Tehran’s limits, says Hakan Fidan
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Russia sends 'hundreds' of missiles, drones at Ukraine
Fragments had fallen near two residential buildings in one district, but no fire had broken out
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EU leaders to brainstorm how to compete with US, China at castle 'retreat'
EU productivity and innovation in fields such as AI has fallen short
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Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting
Suspect acted alone in the massacre that stunned a small community in British Columbia
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Israel joins Trump's 'Board of Peace', says Netanyahu
Visuals released Wednesday of Netanyahu-Rubio meeting shows document with Netanyahu signature on Israel joining board
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Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report
The report notes a 90% increase in self-generated revenue, alongside stricter financial controls
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Marsh to miss Australia opener
Steve Smith has been called as his backup
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Aouar leads Al-Ittihad into ACL knockout
The Saudi outfit thrashed Qatar's Al-Gharafa 7-0
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Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener
He fought off a stiff test from Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1)
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Spurs sack Frank after miserable reign
The London based club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle
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HBL PSL XI player auction: Naseem Shah joins Rawalpindi for Rs86.5m
Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was bought by Islamabad United for Rs85 million
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
The Blues missed a chance to move close to fourth-place United
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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan were 187 all out after South Africa scored 187-6 in Ahmedabad
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Sesko strikes late to rescue West Ham draw
He second half goal at the London Stadium to secure a 1-1 draw
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De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' He has been linked with a return to the Premier League
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F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli crashes limited-edition Mercedes AMG GT days after receiving it
Mercedes' F1 pilot escaped injury after crashing his $240,000 AMG GT near his San Marino home
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All-round Pakistan outclass USA by 32 runs in T20 World Cup showdown
Win avenged Pakistan's shock defeat at the hands of USA in the T20 World Cup two years ago
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India call Pakistan 'quality side' ahead of T20 World Cup clash
Pakistan's decision to go ahead with the match was hailed as an outbreak of 'good sense' and 'good for cricket'
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Ex-coach stands trial for bullying
The trial was sparked by explosive claims three years ago by two gymnasts
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh






























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