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Newly appointed COAS Gen Asim calls on PM
On his first day, army chief discusses matters related to national security with PM Shehbaz
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OPEC+ signals policy rollover
Decision to hold Dec 4 meeting virtually signals little likelihood of policy change
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Two 110MW wind power projects inaugurated
Promotion of renewable energy will reduce consumer tariff, imports, says Dastgir
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SBP to promote interest-free banking
Govt appreciated for withdrawing SBP, NBP appeals against FSC decision
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Govt decides against POL price cut
Diesel rate should have been cut by Rs11.95 per litre, but govt did not revise it
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IMF unsatisfied with revenue plan
Seeks additional information, details of revived development projects
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Karachi consumers to get big power tariff relief
Relief comes on account of monthly fuel and quarterly adjustments
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Minister, importers engage in verbal brawl
NA panel meeting adjourned after clash between Tariq Cheema, soyabean importers
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Lack of strategy to combat HIV/AIDS eminent from unabated spread
Syringe reuse, sex workers, lack of testing, social taboos all actively contributing to upsurge in cases
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PTI seeks regular hearings on plea against prohibited funding verdict
Petition requests IHC to decide on ‘important points’ for the protection of democracy
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Mastercard loses UK ruling on 3m dead claimants in $12b case
Merricks alleges Mastercard charged excessive ‘interchange’ fees
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PSX inches down in range-bound trading
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 24.96 points to settle at 42,348.63
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Pakistan contributes 0.5% to banana market
Chinese technology can help in growing high yield fruit
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REER hits 18-month high
Appreciation in real effective exchange rate may widen current account deficit
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FBR beats Rs2.68tr tax target
Collects Rs2.69tr in Jul-Nov due to enforcement measures, income tax growth
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Dai’sh announces death of leader
Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle, says militant group’s spokesperson
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Fishermen catch and release 12ft sailfish
The sailfish is known as ghora machi or horse fish because of its leaps and bounds in the open sea
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Petrol, diesel prices to 'remain unchanged'
Finance minister also announces to cut LDO and kerosene oil prices
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Why TTP chose to tear up ceasefire deal now?
TTP’s move might have been choreographed by the Kabul regime to use it as a pressure tactic in their talks with Khar
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Nine colliers die in Orakzai mine blast
Four miners with critical injuries rescued from rubble
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UAE bars entry to ‘single name Pakistani passengers’
Authorities revise naming guidelines for allowing entry into the gulf country
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At least 16 killed in Afghanistan seminary blast
A blast took place inside Jahdia Madrassa in northern city of Aybak
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LHC to deliberate over company's liability if cheque bounces
'No law or judgment available to assist on matter', observes high court judge
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Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at age 96
Zemin had steered the country through a transformational era from the late 1980s after the bloody Tiananmen crackdown
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Experimental drug slows cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients
Alzheimer's drug from Eisai and Biogen may carry serious side-effects, but shows support for Amyloid theory
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4 dead in Quetta suicide blast targeting police
Dozens others injured in explosion targeting police vehicle in Baleli area
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PTI’s plan within a plan
Party can control Punjab, K-P for another 5 years as it has 69% general seats in NA
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ECP spokesperson sacked over ‘controversial’ remark
Haroon Shinwari announced elections within 60 days if assemblies dissolved, without 'higher authorities' directions'
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ECP maintains fine on Imran, drops one on Sanaullah
Two leaders were penalised for violating code of conduct in by-elections
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Govt scrambles to wrest control back from PTI
PM Shehbaz, PPP's Zardari mull over defusing Imran’s threat; PML-N leader says party ready for early elections
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Over 50,000 sign petition for Swati within hours after Imran’s call
PTI senator’s life is in danger as he is in custody of those who tortured him before, reads petition
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Four Palestinians dead, soldier wounded as West Bank violence flares
Occupied territory suffered spiralling violence this year, with near daily Israeli raids leading to scores of deaths
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Pakistan seeks Dubai police's assistance in Arshad Sharif’s murder probe
In a letter, FIA fact-finding committee requests information about slain journalist's stay in UAE
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Govt through tough decisions averted default risk: PM
Premier Shehbaz says his administration taking all possible steps to bring down inflation and provide relief to masses
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Man ‘kills’ wife, three daughters with knife in Karachi’s Malir
Sindh CM has sought report from the Karachi police chief and directs probe of the gruesome killing at the earliest
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Khar reaffirms commitment to stable Afghanistan
Junior minister meets Afghan Taliban in Kabul amid border concerns
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Man challenges step sister's visitation rights on 'Islamic' grounds
LHC to decide on challenge to lower court's decision granting step-sister bi-weekly visitation to minor
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Man sentenced to death for shocking double murder of mother, son
Court says criminal 'does not deserve any concession'
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Pakistan gets $500m loan at 4.9% interest rate
Finance minister says amount transferred as part of programme financing
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Court dismisses post-arrest bails in blasphemy cases
Accused claim they were implicated in forged cases to 'humiliate, embarrass' them
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PTI MPAs submit resignations
Parliamentary leader in Sindh Assembly receives resignations from 26 lawmakers
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Sindh polio-free for last 30 months, says Murad
Vaccination drive launched in eight very high-risk districts
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Adviser seeks transparency in arms licence policy
Total number of registered arms dealers in K-P at 1,555
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100 children die of pneumonia every hour
Awareness session and walk organised; medical students and specialist doctors participated
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Rifts emerge in PTI Balochistan chapter over Imran’s call
Disgruntled Rind claims to enjoy support of 4 of 7 PTI lawmakers
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K-P on way to food self-sufficiency: CM
Mahmood says PTI govt has taken effective steps to ensure food security in four years
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Farah serves Rs5b legal notice on TV channel, businessman
Ex-premier wife’s friend allegedly sold a Toshakhana gift for $2m
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Swati asks IHC for details of other cases against him
Makes Sindh IG, Balochistan IG, FIA DG, interior ministry parties in petition
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Dialogue with Luxembourg revives
Pakistan, Luxembourg vow to enhance cooperation in education, health, science and technology
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PTI, PPP neck and neck in AJK LG polls
PML-N trails behind; independent candidates perform well
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Heavy rains disrupt flights as Karachi airport struggles to cope
Several PIA and private airline flights delayed or cancelled as rain prevents passengers from reaching Karachi airport
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Monsoon rains kill seven in Karachi as PMD warns of continued showers
Sindh governor urges federal help as he briefs DPM Ishaq Dar on Karachi's urban flooding
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Pakistan joins 'Global Sumud Flotilla' for Gaza aid
Delegation vows to expose Israeli atrocities, stand with Palestinians, and sacrifice for the cause if needed
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Power outages grip Karachi as urban flooding hinders restoration efforts
KE says Karachi's drainage system failed under heavy rain, delaying power restoration in many areas
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Schools closed in Karachi following heavy downpour
At least seven people were killed in city after heavy monsoon rains, while Met Office has forecast more downpours
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DG ISPR outlines ongoing rescue work in flood-hit zones
Additional personnel deployed to flood-hit areas for restoration
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Earthquake tremors felt in capital, other parts of country
Epicenter located in Hindu Kush, at depth of 190 kilometers
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Rains, landslides disrupt tourism operations in Punjab
Cable car service in Patriata closed after one of its pylons collapsed during torrential rains
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Rupee holds steady against US dollar
Mixed trend against major currencies
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CAIE O Levels results 2025 announced
A Level results released earlier this month
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New faces, new hopes: Why Pak’s young guns can light up Asia Cup
The Men in Green are heading into the tournament without Babar and Rizwan
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Dar rules out need for 27th Amendment
Dy PM says 'we are still digesting the 26th Amendment'
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Professor accused in foiled BLA terror plot
Security forces thwart August 14 plan; CM Bugti links academic to deadly Quetta bombing
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Only 3,500 seats remain in Hajj quota
Nominated banks instructed to continue receiving applications
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NA panel seeks plan to revive PTV
Directs ministry to explore other revenue streams for state television
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PSX breaks 150k barrier in intra-day trading, hits another record
Fitch, Moody’s upbeat economic outlook, circular debt reforms propel KSE-100 index higher by 1,574 points
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Pharma giants compete to release the first weight-loss pill
Weight-loss drug sales may top $150B by early 2030s, driven by rising demand for Zepbound and Wegovy drugs
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Gold prices decline in local market as global rates fall
10 grams of gold dropped by Rs943
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Swedish business team to explore trade avenues
Delegation to arrive soon to meet manufacturers, evaluate export potential
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Miftah urges reforms to benefit people
Says current system hinders progress, public welfare
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Govt makes trade breakthrough with Iran
Tehran to import Pakistani rice, mangoes, meat and maize; move towards agricultural cooperation, FTA framework
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Mismanagement of economy criticised
Conference discusses policy impact of research for growth in developing states
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PRA posts 46% surge in July tax collection
PRA plays a central role in providing resources for public development projects, infrastructure, social services
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Gold prices surge despite rupee stability
Rates rise by Rs1,500 per tola as global market jumps; silver stays unchanged
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PSX at peak on Fitch bank outlook
Strong earnings, stable rupee drive index up by 1,705 points to above 148k
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Pakistan, GGGI explore carbon market cooperation
Focus on climate resilience, agriculture, and sustainable financing
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Consortium fears delay in N-55 project
Says dilly-dallying will pose risk to concessionary financing, make project unviable
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SBP governor stresses need for stronger capital markets
Low domestic savings, weak corporate debt and equity markets seen as hurdles to growth
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IMF seeks changes to SBP Act
Lender pushes for removing finance secretary from board, filling vacant posts
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PSX hits record high on Fitch's positive outlook on banks
Stronger corporate earnings, rupee stability also fuel investor interest as index rises past 148,000
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At least 13 dead after torrential rains hit northern China
Monday's downpour was first of three forecast for next few days
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US has revoked 6,000 student visas under Rubio: State Dept
The Trump administration has also more broadly sought mass deportations of people in the United States illegally
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Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan
Trump wants group confronted and destroyed
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Nepal eliminates rubella, says WHO
Rubella is a highly contagious viral infection transmitted through coughs and sneezes
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Thaw in ties between India, China
FMs discuss border peace, trade to boost cooperation
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Myanmar junta sets Dec 28 poll date
Analysts say the election will likely see junta chief Min Aung Hlaing maintain his power over any new government
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Germany urges Pakistan to allow back over 200 expelled Afghans
Last week two German rights groups launched legal proceedings against two German ministers
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Trump targets mail-in ballots
Says he will lead movement ahead of 2026 US elections
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Democrats return after fleeing Texas
Lawmakers left state to stymie redistricting push
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Trump pledges security for Ukraine
US president strikes friendlier tone with Zelensky, EU leaders
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6,000 student visas revoked under Marco Rubio, US State Dept confirms
The Trump administration has also more broadly sought mass deportations of people in the United States illegally.
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Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal following renewed diplomatic push
Israel’s offensive has killed over 62,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, Gaza health ministry figures show
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$25m pink diamond recovered as Dubai police nab thieves within hours
Dubai police arrested three Asians within eight hours using specialized teams and advanced AI technologies
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Senior Iranian official warns war with Israel could break out anytime
Iran adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi says no ceasefire exists, only a war phase that could collapse at any moment
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Thousands evacuate homes as fears of Israeli ground offensive grow in Gaza
Gaza Tribunal urges urgent armed international action to stop Israel’s “most lethal phase of genocide” in Gaza
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Sports news rail of the day
Itauma floors Whyte in under two minutes; Murphy stakes UFC title claim; Barca, Australia, and All Blacks secure wins
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Santos sack coach Xavier
The 61-year-old was dismissed after humiliating 6-0 home defeat to Vasco
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Man United can beat anybody: Amorim
Manchester United boss praises his side for not being ‘boring’ in the defeat to Arsenal
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Pakistan's Ashab Irfan advances to Johns Creek Open final
Top-seed Asim suffered a surprise defeat against Malaysia's Nathan Chua
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Rising Stars White triumphs in Independence Day hockey match
The event carried special charm as it featured diplomats, young players, and female athletes on the same field
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Swiatek swamps Rybakina, to face Paolini in Cincinnati final
World number three recovers from early break to win 7-5, 6-3
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Ilona Maher takes women's rugby onto new plane
From Olympic glory to social media stardom, the 29-year-old is carrying the sport into mainstream spotlight
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PSG get Ligue 1 title defence off to winning start
Vitinha’s 67th minute deflected shot seals 1-0 win against Nantes
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Atletico beaten by Espanyol in La Liga opener
Alvarez strikes but Espanyol hit back late for 2-1 victory
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
The Reds survived a late scare against Bournemouth
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Barcelona open Liga title defence
They stroll past nine-man Mallorca in a 3-0 win
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Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
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FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Bournemouth's Semenyo
FIFA President Infantino condemns the racist abused directed at the Ghanaian player
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Warholm in confident swagger towards Tokyo worlds
The Norwegian stormed the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League in an astonishing 46.28 seconds
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Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner
The two will clash in Cincinnati ATP final