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Economic stability faces scrutiny amid unresolved structural issues
Industrialists flag systemic flaws, Rs1.8tr circular debt, GDP growth stuck near 2.5%
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Fortune 500 Chinese firm eyes investment
Xiamen C&D conveyed its interest in investing in Pakistan's automobile, steel and iron sectors
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Bank Alfalah exits Afghanistan
Frozen reserves, regulatory risks drive exit as border closures choke Pak-Afghan commerce
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Russian language course launched at LCCI
Chamber pitches Pakistan as gateway for Russian trade to Central, South Asia
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Govt raises Rs1.09tr via securities
SBP auctions see oversubscription; gold drops Rs1,200/tola on profit-taking
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Rs465b Lahore-Bahawalnagar motorway faces scrutiny over unmet guidelines, resource concerns
Recommends Punjab road scheme for approval, proposes funding via PSDP
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Hyderabad to get two more peripheral roads
Parallel roads along Pinyari Canal will ease inter-city traffic congestion, connect to rural towns
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Illegal parking causes traffic jams in city centre
Locals claim that frequent roadblocks caused by parking have resulted in patients failing to reach hospitals on time
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Mega operation against dacoits to be launched from Ghotki
Home Minister Lanjar vows zero tolerance as police step up action in Katcha, settled areas
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Cold spell fails to curb power outages
Fans, air conditioners shut, but 10-14 hour load shedding persists
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City hosts religious leaders, lawmakers to promote tolerance
He thanked participants for their active involvement and meaningful contributions
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Police arrest employee over illegal parking fees
Employee named Zakir was found double-parking bikes and collecting charges at the site
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Police bust extortion network run from jail
Extortion network became active in 2022
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LHC acquits drug suspect over weak prosecution, flawed probe
Court cites inconsistencies in witness statements, mishandling of evidence
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Four killed as livestock truck overturns
Around animals in the truck were reportedly crushed to death in the accident
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Mailsi highway in a shambles
Deep potholes, broken stretches on 36-km road behind frequent crashes
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55k community health inspectors deployed
Punjab CM eyes digital health profile of every household
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Punjab's Grade 8 board exam policy unveiled
PECTAA to conduct exams, private schools excluded from the system
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Ten Bar members elected unopposed
Three candidates, Malik Sajid Awan, Sardar Bilal, and Asad Raja, are contesting for the president's seat
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Drive takes on pollen allergy in capital
Campaign targets paper mulberry trees to address long-term health, environment concerns
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Two fugitives brought back from KSA
He said that Muhammad Ishaq had been wanted by Khushab Police for the past 17 years
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German envoy visits historic shrine
She also visited the associated educational institution, Al Farooq Islamic and Modern Studies
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Revamp of ageing housing schemes planned
Neighbourhoods plagued by sewerage failures, unsafe wiring and poor drainage
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Kohistan protest enters 45th day
Locals demand promised roads as Duber Dam sit-in continues
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K-P unveils Rs1,000b merged districts plan
'Bright Tribes' package to boost education, health, infrastructure, and job creation
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Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg discuss Hollywood pressures, directing
"I get mad at people now for cutting a cake", she joked
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Warner Bros. rejects Paramount's revised takeover bid
Will stick with Netflix deal which it terms superior for its shareholders
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Nollywood meets Bollywood: filmmaker fuses two cultures
Hamisha Daryani Ahuja's 'Namaste Wahala' marks the beginning of collaboration between the two massive movie sectors
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Sydney Sweeney to return in 'The Housemaid's Secret'
Story follows Millie as she takes on a job in another wealthy household
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Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump on Capitol riot anniversary
He describes US president's actions as 'selfish, disgraceful, and dangerous'
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Lahore’s first pumping house to be converted into museum
Steam engine was installed at the facility in 1883 by philanthropist Bela Ram
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Sindh CM approves multi-billion-rupee Karachi Transformation Plan
Rs84.796b approved for 523 development schemes, six priority infrastructure projects cleared
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Infant dies, two women among four sustain injuries in Rawalpindi fire incidents
Authorities urge residents to exercise caution while handling gas appliances
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Dowry bill and the politics of 'unworkable' laws
Dowry isn’t tradition when it coerces; it’s violence dressed up as culture
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How India's actions on Chenab threaten Pakistan's survival
Weaponising water erodes the Indus Waters Treaty and risks turning scarcity into conflict
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Future of Medicine
In Pakistan’s hospitals, AI’s promise isn’t glamour, it’s saving time, lives and dignity
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Fake documents, fake doctors
Fake degrees and admissions threaten healthcare integrity while honest students pay the price
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Fixing gas sector
Gas circular debt tops Rs3trn as the state weighs taxing all citizens to cover sectoral failures
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Terrorism and its epicentre
Afghanistan’s terror nexus demands decisive, united action as Pakistan faces rising attacks and infiltration
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Drill baby drill
America’s outrage wasn’t about aggression in Venezuela, but about losing the comforting fiction
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Abrar, Shadab shine as Pakistan cruise past Sri Lanka in T20I opener
Green Shirts sealed a commanding six-wicket win after bowling the Lions out for 128 in Dambulla
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US seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic
Britain backed the US in seizing a Russian-flagged oil tanker, which Russia called illegal
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NDC stresses govt-opposition talks, media freedom to ensure political stability
Politicians, civil society urge restoration of political activities, release of political workers, including females
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Ban on vape, e-cigarettes for under-18s on the cards
Senate to table bill seeking strict control on sale, marketing, use of vapes and e-cigarettes in the federal capital
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NCCIA arrests journalist Aslam Shah over defamation charges
The agency has obtained a 14-day physical remand of the journalist booked under the PECA Act 2025
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Top seeds shine at national ranking tennis tournament
Muzammil Murtaza and Maheen Aftab Qureshi won the men’s and women’s singles title
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Quaid-e-Azam table tennis tournament concludes in Islamabad
Taha Bilal and Haeeqa Hassan secured the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively
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David scores as Juventus stroll to 3-0 win at Sassuolo
Jonathan David scored his first league goal
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Govt weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
Says the government considers buying liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions
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3 civilians killed by Afghan Taliban's unprovoked cross-border shelling in K-P's Bajaur: state media
Pakistan Army responded immediately, destroyed the gun position firing from across the border
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OGDC announces major oil, gas discovery in K-P's Kohat
Says discovery in Bazgai X-1 well in Nashpa block is producing 15,005 barrels of oil, 45.36 MMSCFD of gas per day
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Fact check: Viral video of Pakistani envoy calling out Israel at UN is old, unlinked to ME conflict
The clip is from September 2025
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia on first leg of three-nation tour
During his visit, the premier will hold talks with the Saudi crown prince to further strengthen bilateral relations
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Pakistan begins preparations for 2nd round of US-Iran talks: sources
JD Vance and Bagher Ghalibaf likely to lead their respective delegations once again
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Naqvi meets Chinese consul general, discusses bilateral cooperation
Interior minister also holds talks with Sindh CM Murad on law and order amid regional tensions
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Constable guarding polio vaccination team martyred in Balochistan's Dera Murad Jamali
Farman Bashir Behrani was standing guard outside a house when armed men on motorcycle opened fire on him
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PM orders swift action against over-invoicing scam, calls taxpayer money trust of nation
Committee flags irregularities from 2017–2022; FIRs filed, new probe body formed
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Pakistan calls for abolition of veto power, opposes permanent membership expansion
Envoy says veto powers should either be abolished or their use 'severely restricted'
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Saudi Arabia pledges $3b additional support, extends $5b deposit: finance minister
Aurangzeb says this would help reinforce foreign exchange reserves, strengthen the country's external account
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Pakistan moves toward quad framework
Mechanism taking shape amid Gulf conflict, next meeting set for Antalya
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Panel to assess Baloch university needs
CM directed the committee to avoid unnecessary appointments and focus on promoting quality education
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2,000 'flexible' lecturers risk losing jobs
K-P govt refuses to convert their status as ad hoc
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PTI hopes for revival of talks with govt
Gohar said PTI had consistently supported Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, particularly in easing Iran-US tensions
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Govt weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
Says the government considers buying liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions
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SBP opens formal banking to licensed virtual asset service providers
PVARA chairman terms it a foundational step in bringing virtual assets into the formal financial system of Pakistan
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$3b Saudi support fuels bullish rally as KSE-100 index surges over 2,500 points
Broad-based buying across key sectors including banks, fertilisers, power, oil & gas, autos, leading the charge
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Gold prices continue upward trend locally, globally
The price of 24-carat gold per tola increased by Rs3,500 in Pakistan
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Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
Conflict has sent prices of plastic soaring to roughly four-year highs by choking off flows of required raw materials
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Oil mixed as Middle East supply uncertainty outweighs hopes for US-Iran talks
Brent crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.4%, to $95.19 a barrel, paring earlier losses of as much as 0.9%
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IMF cuts growth forecast to 3.5%
Inflation projection raised to 8.4% for next year as CAD expected to hit $5b
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Minister urges rice exporters to target $10b
KPT chairman announces 60% cut in port charges as dredging work begins
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25% of Islamabad consumers get AMI meters
Power sector modernisation will check overbilling, remove human intervention
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Cotton harvest target set at 9.6m bales
Agri-committee fixes production targets for essential Kharif crops including rice, maize and sugarcane
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EDB tightens used vehicle import rules
Compliance with tax regulations is mandatory, including a valid NTN and active filer status with the FBR
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Development budget cut by Rs173b
NHA faces Rs38b cut as FinMin expresses 'expectation' for IMF board approval
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Aurangzeb calls for IMF surcharge review
Highlights ME supply shock impact at G-24 meeting, reaffirms commitment to reforms
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Crackdown to begin against illicit cigarette market
Without consistent enforcement, illegal operators will continue to undermine revenue collection
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PSX recovers on US-Iran diplomatic signals
KSE-100 surges 5,044 points; investors stay focused on global peace hopes
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China’s foreign trade posts strongest start in five years
GAC data shows total imports and exports value at $1.63 trillion in January-March period
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Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, says world needs message of peace
Says, 'although we have different beliefs ... we can live together in peace'
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Student kills nine in Turkiye's second school shooting in two days
Eight students and a teacher are killed in an attack in Türkiye’s Kahramanmaraş province, while 13 others are wounded
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CDF Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi land in Tehran for ongoing Mideast negotiations
Iran says messages continue to be exchanged with Washington through Pakistan
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Saudi FM announcing end of reliance on US amid Mideast tensions
Review of full speech confirms that he does not make any of the statements attributed to him in the viral claims
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Japan offers $10b support to help Asian neighbours secure oil
Tokyo moves to shield regional supply chains as Middle East tensions drive energy prices higher
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Trump says China agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, vows to permanently reopen Strait of Hormuz
Chinese President Xi Jinping ‘will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks’, says US president
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South Korea says secures 273m barrels of crude via routes outside Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia agreed to ship about 50 million barrels of crude oil already allocated to South Korean companies
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UAE VP discusses de-escalation efforts with Iran's speaker Ghalibaf, WAM says
Rare UAE-Iran call signals push for easing tensions amid stalled talks
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Erdogan says Turkiye working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks
Israel's attacks in Lebanon harming hopes for peace, he adds
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Russia pledges further oil supplies to Cuba after dispatching crude cargo
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose punishing tariffs on countries sending crude to Cuba
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Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports
TEE-01B satellite was acquired by IRGC’s aerospace force
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Iranian supertanker reached Iranian waters via Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade threats: report
Iranian media reports tanker passage despite US maritime restrictions
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Trump seeking 'grand bargain' with Iran: JD Vance
Says deal is not yet done because president wants deal where Iran doesn't have nuclear weapon
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Israeli strikes kill 9 in southern Lebanon, state media says
Israeli air raids kill civilians in Lebanon as talks offer slim hope
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction









































































































