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Gas leak, fire incidents rise amid cold snap
City witnesses three fatal accidents in a week
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Why is exporting goods so difficult?
Poor access to finance, excess regulations and bad taxation system are factors constraining export sector
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Privatisation of power distribution companies-II
It may require electricity market where price is determined by forces of demand and supply
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No quick fix for economy in 2023
CPEC can help to revive economy through agri-development and industrialisation
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Breaking the boom-bust cycle
Pakistan needs to remove export barriers to break vicious cycle
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People with ‘passwords’ can get items on subsidised rates
USC further increases rates of essential commodities
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NSC meets again amid enormous challenges
Will take crucial decisions on economic crisis, rising terrorism
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NCHR moved to stop Afghan refugees’ deportation
Plea states Afghan asylum-seekers ‘can’t be deported’ under Section 9 of NCHR Act 2012
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MQM-P threatens coalition divorce over LG gripes
PML-N contacts party after warning; to meet its team today to address its woes on Karachi polls
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K-P 'copter bill' was signed to save Imran: Fazl
Maulana Fazlur Rehman blames K-P govt for deteriorating law and order situation
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Two gangs of robbers busted in Wah Cantt
Four gang members arrested for their alleged involvement in robbery, snatching and street crimes
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Tourist throng hill stations after snowfall
KDA officials have been put on high alert to facilitate tourists, locals
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Mediocrity mars outgoing judicial year
Rising caseload, incessant strikes and dearth of judges impeded justice delivery
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New cantonment graveyard on the cards
RCB to acquire 200 kanals of land in Rakh Dhamial Graveyard
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Contracts awarded for Rs500m uplift schemes
Schemes to include construction and maintenance of roads, streets, and sewerage network
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Year in review: Twin cities witness surge in crimes
Police blame lack of resources, manpower for failure to curb crime
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Pakistan, India swap lists of prisoners, nuke installations
Practice of exchanging lists has continued since January 1, 1992
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PTI to knock at SC’s doors for resignations
Party to move petition next week seeking top court's intervention in the lingering matter
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PM calls for making a fresh start
Shehbaz expresses hope as new year begins
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Iqbal accuses judiciary of ‘discrimination’
Planning minister rules out possibility of technocrat govt
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Largest constable recruitment process under way
Islamabad police reports over 30,000 male, female applicants against 1,667 vacancies
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Bulgaria expects fiscal deficit of 1% of GDP for 2022
Better tax collection, increased payments by energy producers helped lower shortfall
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Taiwan to put $12b excess revenue back into economy
Country is preparing for incoming global financial shocks
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Stumbling rally clouds bond market outlook
Worries over persistent inflation hurt prospects for 2023 rebound
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Stocks recover during year’s last trading week
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises by 751.25 points to settle at 40,420
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Year in review: Will the economy survive 2023?
Experts predict ‘negative economic growth’ for third time in history
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Incentives sought for shoe manufacturers
Businessmen see potential for growth, export in sector
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USC to activate subsidies on basic food items from Jan 1
Available for those registered with BISP, whose poverty index is equal to or below PMT-32
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ECB urged to stop wage growth from fuelling inflation
Lagarde says wages increasing quicker than expected
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Investment in startups slows down to $15m
Fund inflows in Oct-Dec represent lowest level since first quarter of 2020
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Unilateral decisions by Punjab raise eyebrows
Introducing bar-codes for food products not in provincial jurisdiction, says BoI
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Bilawal greets new Chinese, Uzbek FMs
Qin Gang appointed as Chinese FM, Saidov Bakhtiarov becomes acting FM of Uzbekistan
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Judges elevation to SC dominated judiciary
Events surrounding regime change also remained in focus
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Soldier martyred, four terrorists killed in Bannu
CTD has arrested five terrorists from three cities in separate raids
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Nawaz offers ‘heartfelt’ condolences to Modi on mother’s demise
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Indian premier’s mother, says PML-N chief
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Tough days ahead: Balochistan’s turbulent year marred with loss of life
If the flooding was not enough, terrorism attacks made a comeback in the province putting residents at a grave risk
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COAS urges national consensus to sail through economic, security challenges
Gen Syed Asim Munir says Pakistan is passing through one of most critical junctures in its history
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Imran slams ECP, govt for not holding LG polls
PTI chief says electoral watchdog proves it is a ‘B-team of imported govt’
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Next mayor of Karachi will be a jiyala, says Bilawal
PPP chief sets aside speculations saying local body elections will take place on January 15
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Xi calls for unity as China enters 'new phase' of Covid policy
In a speech to mark the New Year, Xi says country overcame unprecedented difficulties in the battle against pandemic
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WATCH: Australia and elsewhere shake off Covid to ring in 2023
Sydney is one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year
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Govt keeps POL rates unchanged
Dar says OGRA worked out increase in prices, but PM refused to budge
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Religious minorities in Pakistan: A chequered year
Minority rights in Pakistan became a heated topic of discussion making headlines all year round
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Former pope Benedict has died, the Vatican announces
Benedict's funeral is expected to be at the Vatican, presided over by Francis.
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Sindh CM lifts ban on pillion riding
CM Murad reminds youth to celebrate the New Year with 'respect and honour' for others
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UN asks World Court to give opinion on Israel's occupation
The court's rulings are binding, though it has no power to enforce them
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330MW from Thar coal added to national grid
Will take Thar’s coal contribution to power generation up to 3,000MW
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Lucky Cement activates 34MW solar plant
Project is expected to produce 48GWh annually
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Importers wary despite lifting of restrictions
Fear funds may not be enough to pay for imported goods
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POL prices likely to remain unchanged
OGRA reduces LPG price by Rs12 per kg for January
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SC rejects immediate meeting request with Imran Khan, issues notice to govt
Court forms benches for cipher case appeals, dismisses multiple bail petitions as infructuous
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Elderly woman beaten to death
Victim's grandson discovers her lying injured, bleeding from head
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Kite-flying incidents claim lives
Journalist dies after rooftop fall
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Toxic water destroys agricultural land
Illegal stone mining, dam breach contaminate canal, kill livestock and devastate hundreds of acres
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'Mechanisation key to food security amid shrinking farmland'
Former livestock minister urges modern farming practices during university team's visit to model farm
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Summer vegetable sowing advised
Department recommended using plastic germination trays with suitable media such as peat moss
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Respiratory illnesses surge amidst cold weather
Low vaccination coverage has led to a surge in pneumonia cases among children and the elderly
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Two children fall prey to measles outbreak
Health emergency declared in the Shakai area of South Waziristan
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'Politics of hatred' blamed for city's devastation
ANP calls for empowered local government, education reforms, transparent probe into plaza tragedy
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Electrical hazards threaten public hospitals
With meagre fire safety arrangements, healthcare facilities are at risk of deadly blazes
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'AI cannot replace teachers'
Speakers urge teachers to improve their skills to match changing technology
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Section 144 extended for 15 days
Notification further imposed restrictions on display of weapons, carrying arms
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Couple told to reconcile in custody battle
IHC directs all four children be produced at the next hearing
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Dates demand peaks ahead of Ramazan
Wholesale markets see record price hikes, old dates processed and sold as fresh
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Hari Singh Nalwa Corner opens at UoH
Initiative aims to promote historical preservation, inclusivity and interfaith harmony
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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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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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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Eight killed in explosion in northern China, state media says
State media said an explosion occurred early Saturday in Shuoyang, Shanxi province
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New Zealand to hear Christchurch mosque shooter's appeal against sentence
Man convicted of murdering 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 will start an appeal hearing on Monday
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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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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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ICC to brief on outcome of talks with PCB over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
Delegation meets PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore; BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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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






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