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Market watch: KSE-100 sheds 33 points in range-bound session
Benchmark index declines 0.07% to close at 48,093.53
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India submerges unclaimed ashes of 1,200 Covid dead in farewell ritual
Vicious second wave of coronavirus in India has killed 160,000 people in eight weeks
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $272m to $16.1b
Increase comes due to official government inflows
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Oil steady after sharp rise on improved demand picture
Both benchmarks surged over 1.5% on Wednesday
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China sends new-generation meteorological satellite into space
The satellite will be used for weather analysis and forecasting, environmental and disaster monitoring
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Shehbaz claims govt hoodwinking masses with 'forged statistics'
Addressing virtual pre-budget seminar, PML-N chief says the statistics come amid worst performance
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EU to provide €9m to support parliamentary development
Project will strengthen assemblies' capacity; ensure transparency, accountability towards Pakistani citizens
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Facebook rolls out business messaging changes in e-commerce push
Facebook is opening up ways for businesses to interact with customers on Instagram and WhatsApp
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Ransomware attack disrupts ferry service in northeast US
Cybercriminals struck a ferry service in the US state of Massachusetts on Wednesday
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NASA announces two new missions to Venus
NASA announced plans on Wednesday to launch a pair of missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030 – its first in decades
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Scientists identify new global coronavirus 'hotspots'
Researchers conducted a study on the hotspots favorable for bats that carry coronaviruses
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Pakistan to lead global efforts to tackle climate change: PM Imran
Urges acheiving target of planting 10 billion trees to protect future generations
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Rs96b reserved in next budget for MPs' projects
Sum includes Rs74b that will be utilised under SDGs Achievement Programme
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Body for appointing judges must be ‘further empowered’
NA panel deems it necessary for candidates applying for high court slots to undergo emotional test
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WATCH: Question on company’s profit leaves Miftah in a spin
What my company's profit has to do with the country's economy, responds agitated PML-N leader
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Indian army accused of secretly filming women, children in IIOJK
Move created a sense of fear and insecurity among local population, KMS reports
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Market watch: Stock market undergoes correction
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 64.36 points to close at 48,126.90
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GDP growth expected to reach 6% by 2023: Hammad Azhar
Energy minister asks opposition to stop deceiving masses, says economic growth rate will be 5% next year
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Oil extends gains on OPEC+ supply discipline and demand prospects
Market expects oil prices to move well beyond $70 per barrel towards mid-year
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Moderna plans mix of COVID-19 vaccine doses with new Lonza deal
The new drug substance production line will make ingredients for up to 300 million doses
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WHO official thanked Fauci for dismissing Covid lab leak 'myths'
Top US medical advisor reciprocated next day, thanking Daszak for his 'kind note'
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Labor veteran Herzog elected Israel's 11th president
The election came as opposition scrambled to forge a coalition to unseat Netanyahu
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Committee to 'liaise' PMDA matters with stakeholders formed
Minister of State Farrukh Habib will be the chairman of the committee
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Russia's CoviVac more than 80% effective against COVID-19
Developer says could produce six times more than previously planned 10 million doses a year
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Bombings on two transport buses kill 12 Afghans in Kabul
Latest in a series of such attacks in recent weeks as foreign forces withdraw
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Tesla to buy more than $1bn of Australian battery minerals a year
Tesla already sources three-quarters of its lithium feedstock from Australia
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Recession and violence among Covid side effects in Africa, report finds
Africa was the only continent where incidents of violence rose over the course of the pandemic
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Huawei to launch new mobile operating system in fight for survival
Huawei will unveil its first mobile devices loaded with the new Harmony OS
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Australia's Victoria extends Melbourne Covid-19 lockdown for 2nd week
More than 800 people died in that outbreak, accounting for about 90% of Australia's total deaths
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SC issues notice to Sindh govt in Daniel Pearl case
Accused complain of not being provided facilities in confinement; AAG assures redressal
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IHC restrains govt from appointing HEC chairman
Counsel questions ordinance 'removing one individual'; says govt eliminating institutions' autonomy
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Five facts to know about ransomware attacks
Hackers will offer the victim a key in return for cryptocurrency payments that can run into millions of dollars
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Twitter testing ads on Fleets to catch up to Snap, Facebook
Twitter will begin testing ads on its disappearing posts feature called Fleets
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PIA plans to start air safari
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday decided to relaunch its Air Safari flight
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EU officials apprised of rights situation in Pakistan
EU and Pakistan also addressed the issues concerning the rule of law and access to justice
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Amazon backs marijuana legalization, drops weed testing for some jobs
Amazon will not screen job applicants for marijuana use for positions not regulated by Department of Transportation
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Media firms reject proposed PMDA ordinance
Term it a move to curtail freedom of press, control media
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Abbasi sees sinister designs behind delaying AJK polls
The PML-N leader questions constitutional standing of NCOC’s suggestion to postpone polls
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21 suspects land in capital police dragnet
Recovered cash, ornaments, mobile phone, narcotics and weapons from their possession
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ICCI to get vaccination centre
Facility to be introduced at main markets, malls for rapid inoculation
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Commissioner responds to dissent on RR fact-finding report
Alleges conflict between ex-DC, ex-project director
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Hot, dry weather to persist in twin cities
Advised people to drink plenty of water, juices and use watermelon to wash out their upper respiratory system
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Court extends interim bail of Zardari’s aide
The NAB chairman had issued arrest warrants against the accused as per law
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IHC rejects bail of five lawyers
Two accused in vandalism case present in court taken to Adiala Jail
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Pak-EPA sets new rules for plastic bag usage
Unauthorised sale, purchase, distribution, storage, import, manufacturing of plastic bags are illegal in city
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5,000 loans disbursed among KJP participants
Said NBP had made history by disbursing almost 90 percent of the total loans without collateral
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Traders remind FBR of its promise
Leaders said that coronavirus pandemic has destroyed businesses, made it impossible for them to meet expenditures
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Egg, poultry prices more than double
CCP conducts search of Pakistan Poultry Association on price-fixing suspicion
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Govt to allocate Rs198b for national highways
The project will be completed on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis
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Seminar on law and order held
Chairperson said that the parliamentarians were the voice of the nation
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Doha summit urges rethink on Israel ties
Arab-Muslim leaders adopt harder line on Israel Joint statement calls for legal action against Tel Aviv Push for
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Shehbaz calls for Islamic task force on Israel
Shehbaz calls for Islamic task force on Israel
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WHO officials abducted as polio cases multiply
Three aid workers kidnapped in Tank as K-P confirms two new infections
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IHC turmoil deepens after inquiry panel reshuffle
CJ Dogar replaces judge probing complaint against him
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Deluge ebbs but ordeal surges
Drilling suspended after Qadirpur gas field inundated
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President vows stronger security for Chinese
Zardari visits Shanghai Electric, Memorial of the First National Congress in Shanghai
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India bars Sikhs from Guru's anniversary
Pakistan once again extends an invitation to Indian pilgrims
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ATC rejects pre-arrest bail for three PTI MNAs
Petitioners fail to appear in court during hearing
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Top court questions super tax on PFs
Justice Rizvi warned repeated super tax deductions could erode retirement benefits
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Efforts underway to divide PTI: Gandapur
K-P CM says powers that be blocking leaders' meetings with Imran Khan
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SBP holds policy rate amid floods
MPC keeps rate unchanged at 11%; warns of food inflation, external pressure
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Industry decries SBP's 'incomprehensible' move
Business leaders warn high interest stifling growth; calls grow for single-digit rate as inflation falls
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Pak-Iran trade reaches $3b, on way towards $10b target
Two countries aim to promote barter trade, sign FTA and activate border markets
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Govt fails to publish key report
Misses IMF deadlines on corruption report, SOE law ahead of 2nd review
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Jakarta invites traders to forge joint ventures
Envoy cites potential for collaboration in mining, agriculture, pharma and other areas
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Russia revives barter trade to dodge sanctions
Companies swap wheat for cars, flax seeds for building materials
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Stocks surge as SBP leaves rate on hold
KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking
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Pakistan, UAE deepen cooperation
Officials discuss digital payments, agree to continue collaborating at technical level
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Petrol stays put while diesel creeps up Rs2.78
The revised prices come into effect immediately from September 16
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%
Cites economic disruption due to recent floods as main cause; projects GDP growth near the lower end of 3.25 to 4.25%
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PSX surges in anticipation of no change in policy rate
KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking
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Gold prices hold steady in global, local markets
In international bullion rate holds firm at $3,643 per ounce
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Walking a tightrope between China and US
If Islamabad mishandles this moment, it risks alienating one power while failing to attract meaningful commitments
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Netanyahu vows to eradicate Hamas
Rubio describes group as 'savage terrorists'
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Russia warns Europe against asset seizure move
Moscow says it will take tit-for-tat action
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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok
Bessent says Trump, Xi to hold a call on Friday
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US, Britain set to unveil $10b in deals during Trump visit: officials
US, UK to seal trade deal with 3 pillars: tech partnership, civil nuclear cooperation, and defense advances
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DNA links Tyler Robinson to murder of Charlie Kirk, says FBI
Tyler Robinson arrested after 33-hour manhunt; to be charged in Kirk’s murder by rooftop sniper shot to neck
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Erika Kirk trolled after telling daughter daddy’s on a “work trip with Jesus” for blueberries
Erika Kirk’s first remarks after Charlie’s assassination sparked memes about blueberries and Jesus.
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US warns allies’ recognition of Palestine boosts Hamas confidence
Rubio says US supports Qatar’s Gaza mediation after Israeli strike on Gulf state targeting Hamas
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Turkey’s political crisis deepens with possible court ouster of opposition leader
Hundreds of members of opposition already been in jail awaiting trial
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Oil prices rises as Ukraine strikes Russian refineries
Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, including the largest oil exporting terminal
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UK, US set to seal nuclear energy deal during Trump’s state visit
Britain's government launched a major push to expand nuclear power in recent months
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Italian ski racer dies in Chile training accident
Franzoso suffered a serious head injury
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Sensational Duplantis soars to new pole vault world record
The Swede defended his world title in style with an attempt of 6.30 metre
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PCB threatens Asia Cup pullout over handshake row
Mohsin Naqvi suspends PCB operations director Usman Wahla over delayed ICC response, launches formal inquiry
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New Zealand's Williamson available for T20 World Cup on casual contract
He will skip the Australia T20I series but remain available for the global event
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England boss McCullum hints Brook could replace Pope as Ashes vice-captain
McCullum acknowledged Harry Brook’s growing leadership role as England finalize plans for the Ashes tour in Australia
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PCB chief suspends Usman Wahla over Asia Cup handshake controversy
The suspension follows rising tensions over the post-match gesture dispute
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Conor McGregor ends presidential campaign amid speculation over UFC White House card involvement
Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential race as speculation grows.
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Schroeder seals Euro basketball title for world champions Germany
He scored six unanswered points to give Germany victory in Riga
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Timeless Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna
Veteran star said ‘game by game we will gain more confidence’
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First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros in world marathon
Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu claims win by 0.03secs
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Pak U14 basketball squad shortlisted for Samaranch Cup in China
Players will now attend a national training camp after which final squad will be announced
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India dominates Pakistan as Asia Cup clash sparks meme storm
The cricket match set off a flood of viral humour online
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Ricky Hatton remembered as tributes honor late British boxing champion at 46
Ricky Hatton, world champion in two weight classes, has died at 46 as fans and boxing legends pay tribute.
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Real Madrid revitalised for new Champions League mission
Los Blancos start new era under Xabi Alonso on Tuesday against Marseille
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Kerr makes scoring return after 20-month layoff
Champions Chelsea hold off Aston Villa in 3-1 away win