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PSX soars as IMF programme on track
KSE-100 index shoots up by 1,061.63 points to close at 40,846.53
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Bitter-sweet pill: IMF’s ramifications
Average inflation reading is projected to be 25% for FY23, but will continue to rise
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Govt defends sedition clause
Says parliament competent to impose reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression
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Elahi apologises for 'insensitive remarks' over Fawad’s arrest
PML-Q leader had remarked that "things would have been better if he [Fawad] was arrested earlier"
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PTI chairman undeterred despite Fawad's arrest
My party and I are more resolute than ever before to fight against these 'fascist forces', says Imran Khan
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Loan talks revived after govt bows to IMF diktat
Foreign lender mission to arrive next week
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Govt should desist from ‘arresting any popular leader’
Alvi says no reason can justify postponement of elections under law
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Power breakdown source traced to ‘Guddu station’
Petroleum minister made convener of four-member inquiry body
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Dar’s economic policies inflicted ‘huge loss’ on Pakistan: Miftah
Former finance denies reports of new political party; says won’t take part in electoral politics in the future
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Pakistan economy is on the verge of collapse: Financial Times
Analysts warn that Pakistan’s economic situation is at risk of following Sri Lanka, says FT report
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa interim cabinet takes oath
Caretaker CM Azam Khan's cabinet includes 12 ministers and three advisers
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Chaudhry Shujaat removed as PML-Q president
Wajahat Hussain elected as PML-Q president, Kamil Ali Agha as central general secretary
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Imran Khan challenges ATC's jurisdiction in PTV, Parliament attack case
Advocate Panjutha says protest held within constitutional framework, does not constitute terrorism provisions
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ECP withholds results of three Karachi UCs on JI's plea
Party claims it was successful in all three union councils but results were changed
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PBC to revoke licences of three former SC judges
Top lawyers body decides not to restore of 3 SC judges
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Imran backs IMF role in Pakistan
PTI chairman says he is confident of winning election
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ECP forgoes same-day electoral process
Suggests April 9-13 for polls in Punjab, April 15-17 for K-P
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Pakistan in no hurry on India’s SCO invite
Officials have termed New Delhi’s invite 'routine practice'
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Diversion system to be repaired by Nov
The Mohmand Dam project is likely to be complete in its entirety by 2026
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Much-awaited refinery policy finalised
It will offer tax exemptions, other incentives for upgrading processing plants
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UK researching to provide significant market access
Wants to bring investment and expertise to Pakistan
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‘IT policies hurting foreign investment’
SAP MD says firms not allowed to repatriate profits
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Budget for MPs’ schemes increased to Rs90b
ECC also allocates Rs844 million for renovation of judges’ residences, Supreme Court building
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Stocks soar on hopes of progress on IMF review
KSE-100 index gains 729.25 points to close at 39,784.90
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Is Pakistan on its way to becoming the next Sri Lanka?
Businesses are bearing the brunt of the foreign exchange shortage
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Locals protest target killing of youth
With the increase in terrorism, the Shia community is being targeted without inviting attention
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Quetta gas explosions leave five dead
CM demands of Centre to take notice of SSGC’s behaviour
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Call to coordinate corporate welfare work
Companies working for oil and gas exploration in the southern districts are engaged in various welfare works
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K-P groans under funds stoppage
Caretaker CM Azam Khan orders austerity policy to save money, resources
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Post-Covid gaps in health system reviewed
All partners assured their technical and financial support to the upcoming mission
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Fawad runs afoul of sedition law
Remanded to Islamabad police for two days
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Spy agencies expose another Indian false flag operation in IIOJK
Purpose of false flag operation is to spread propaganda of infiltration in the occupied valley
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Imran pins hopes in judiciary for ‘PTI’s basic rights’
PTI leader alleges Fawad's arrest part of a plan to rig elections, put pressure
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'Natural disasters caused $313b economic loss in 2022'
Losses from natural catastrophes covered by insurance sector amounted to $132b, says insurance broker Aon
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Zardari gets relief in Park Lane reference
Case outside of accountability court jurisdiction, rules judge
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Condemnations pour in over Fawad's arrest
Political analysts, journalists, activists slam govt's 'senseless' move as political persecution
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ECP de-notifies 43 PTI MNAs in one fell swoop
Ex-lawmakers ordered to vacate Parliament Lodges
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SC stresses govt to promote use of electric vehicles
Says HEVs technology is ‘well accepted and internationally acclaimed’
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Pakistan, Qatar to boost cooperation
Dar meets Qatari counterpart in Doha, discuss cooperation in finance, investment
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Caretaker CM orders action against profiteering
Instructs police to actively curb street crimes
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Kamyana returns as new city police chief
PTI members claim appointment intended to suppress party
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Woman ‘tortured by husband, in-laws’ dies
Victim had been struggling for life for 16 days
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Delay escalates expressway cost
Punjab finance dept will need approval from federal govt
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Jail riot ends after 10 hours
Several policemen were taken hostage during mayhem
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PLPGMA protests LPG rate hike
Urges govt to sell gas at OGRA’s regulated price
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Cap on currency value to be removed
With effect from January 25, the rupee will be allowed to depreciate to its actual value against the dollar
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Dollar, policy rate drive Suzuki car prices higher
Automaker increases prices in range of Rs115,000 to Rs355,000
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Traders seek shipping fee waiver
Say waiver of only demurrage, port charges will not make significant difference
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Of IsDB’s $4.2b, only $600m new
Majority of $9.7b pledged during Geneva Conference are repurposed funds
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Shooting at Washington state convenience store kills 3
Police say incident ‘appeared to be a random act of violence’
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Punjab extends Basant celebrations in Lahore until 5am
CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities
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TTAP strike paralyses Balochistan over alleged Feb 8 poll rigging
Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life
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Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace summit chaired by Trump
Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction
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PTI strike sees mixed response across K-P amid Feb 8 protest call
Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts
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Naval chief visits Malaysia to boost maritime cooperation
Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation
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Final day of Basant in Lahore promises good kite-flying conditions
PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm
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PTI, opp bloc stand firm as govt moves to deter strike
Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning
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US, UK envoys join Basant celebrations in Lahore
Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations
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Two cops accused of rape, blackmail in Lodhran
Both constables have been suspended from service
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PMD predicts drizzle, stronger winds in Karachi today
Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10
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De-watering under way from sewage-filled ponds
Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed
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FIA busts gold, currency smuggling ring
Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators
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Ajoka Theatre to stage 'Dara' at Faiz Festival
Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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IT talent export to KSA hits new high
Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs
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South Korea’s Bithumb accidentally gives away $40bn in Bitcoin, triggers selloff
Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb
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Gold, silver prices rebound after one-day pause
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan
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Inflation reverses course ahead of Ramazan
SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump
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SBP rules out bold rate cuts
Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue
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Pakistan meets 3 out of 5 IMF goals
Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed
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US earmarks $1.3b for Reko Diq mining project
Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion
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Meloni condemns 'enemies of Italy' after clashes in Olympics host city
Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks
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Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector
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Suspect in attack on Russian intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev detained in Dubai
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks
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Bangladesh election tests India’s influence as China steps in
Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era
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India, Malaysia exchange 11 cooperation pacts during Modi visit
Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn
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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March
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The Epstein saga is far from over
Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful
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Denmark says Greenland dispute eased, not resolved
Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'
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Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy: IOC
It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events
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Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general: report
The suspects will be charged after interrogation
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Minibus crash kills 15 in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province
Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'
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US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over










































































































