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Apparel exports to China rise
Reduced tariffs, cheap cotton and labour behind increase in exports
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PYMA rejects 5% duty on yarn
Appeals to PM to reverse decision that could lock 0.8 million power looms
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Iran's hijab law under review: attorney general
Both parliament and the judiciary are working on the issue, says official
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Ukrainian embassies receive 'bloody packages' containing animal eyes
Foreign ministry has ordered all the embassies and consulates concerned to be placed under heightened security
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SC rules wage structure should encompass cost of living
Top court says pay structure should ensure sincere productivity of employee
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Kabul embassy attack suspect ‘arrested’
US State Dept calls for a ‘full and transparent’ investigation into the attack
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Iran state body reports 200 killed in protests, Raisi hails 'freedoms'
Constitution guarantees fundamental rights and legitimate freedoms, says Iranian president
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Security forces kill notorious terrorist commander in Waziristan
Muhammad Noor alias Sarakai remained actively involved in high profile terrorist activities against forces, says ISPR
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Will dissolve Punjab, K-P assemblies this month: Imran
The PTI chief again extends talks offer to government for snap polls, directs lawmakers to start electioneering
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Counting under way in AJK LG polls
PTI suffers setback in AJK PM’s Union Council
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Vintage car rally reaches Michni, Khyber Rifles Mess
Rally is being held in collaboration with K-P’s Sports and Youth Affairs department from December 2-4
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US unveils high-tech B-21 stealth bomber
Even the most sophisticated air defence systems will struggle to detect the B-21 in the sky, says defence secretary
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Afghan FM condemns attack on Pakistan embassy
Muttaqi said 'full efforts will be made to identify and prosecute the perpetrator'
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Govt peeved at PTI’s conditional talks offer
Minister Rafique says talks and threats can't go hand in hand
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Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more COVID curbs as China fine-tunes policy
Testing booths removed in Beijing; commuters in Shenzhen no longer required to present test results to travel
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US puts Pakistan among ‘countries of concern’
Iran, China and Russia in the list on religious freedom
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PM AJK to speak HR conference at UN
Human rights activists from all over the world will participate
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Tarin fears difficult times for people
Former finance minister says Pakistan is not heading towards default
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Polio virus found in Peshawar, Faisalabad sewage
Polio has been confirmed in 34 environmental samples during this year
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Pakistan repays $1b Sukuk, dismisses perception of default
Payment was made three days ahead of schedule
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‘$43.4b loans’ taken during PTI regime
Document submitted in NA details loans taken during Aug 2018-Dec 2021
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Weekly inflation drops by 0.16%
Annual inflation remains unchanged at 30.56%
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Karachi ranked sixth most affordable city of the world: Report
The list of cheapest countries, as per the report, reflected the weak economies and currencies of the countries
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Achakzai proposes all parties conference to resolve issues
Says Pashtuns want peaceful co-existence with Balochs on the basis of equality in the province
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Road scheme to help develop K-P’s south
Road to boost trade activities, provide comfortable transportation facilities
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Sehat card suspended in 48 private hospitals
Services in these hospitals were found poor
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Poland fast growing market for Pakistan
Trade between two countries crosses €800 million
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Gas sector’s debt grows as prices kept low
Govt proposed 300% hike in gas prices, but it could not be adopted
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Islamic banking system offers huge growth opportunity
SBP governor reaffirms support to Shariah-compliant banking, digital transformation
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Cement sales decline by 17%
Total dispatches stand at 4m tons in Nov against 4.8m tons in same period of last year
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Rs16b approved for MNAs’ projects
Grants will be spent on road, electricity schemes of govt’s coalition partners
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Crypto meltdown a boon for bankruptcy lawyers
Large law firms can rake in $100m in legal fees during long-running bankruptcy case
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Private sector seeks support to avoid economic slump
Falling exports and foreign currency reserves worry businessmen
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SC asked to look into Reko Diq deal
Senior metallurgist calls for setting up smelters, refineries in Balochistan
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US designates Pakistan, Iran, China among others as countries of concern over religious freedom
Blinken says designated countries engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom
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‘Mastermind behind Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder detained in US’
Gangster Goldy Brar recently moved to the US from Canada, reports Indian media
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Woman accused of cooking husband in pot free after 11 years
Court accepts appeal of Zainab to add period spent in captivity since 2011 to sentence
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Concern rises as new Turkish media law squeezes dissent
The law could see reporters and social media users jailed for up to three years for spreading ‘fake news’
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Hair transplant fad turns deadly in India
More and more balding men opting for hair transplants as disposable incomes rise in South Asian nation
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Twitter account of Pakistan consulate in Kandhar restored after being ‘hacked’
Unsolicited tweets have been deleted, says mission in a tweet
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Imran strikes conciliatory tone on talks
Govt snubs conditional talks; scoffs at 'sudden realisation' of sitting with 'corrupts'
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S Arabia extends term of $3b deposit
PM Shehbaz thanks KSA for extension
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Qurat-ul-Ain Fatima appointed as new ECP spokesperson
CEC approves Shinwari's replacement
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Gen Bajwa told us to support Imran, claims Moonis Elahi
Says former COAS went 'all out in support' of PTI, claims 'no pressure' on Punjab govt against registering Imran's FIR
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US outlaws TTP deputy head
'Will make relentless efforts to ensure terrorists do not use Afghanistan as a platform for international terrorism'
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Swati reportedly shifted to Kuchlak Jail overnight
His daughter says her father taken into custody by Quetta police from PIMS
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Texas school shooting victims file $27 billion class-action suit
Plaintiffs seek damages for ongoing trauma from public entities, officials
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US and Asian allies impose new sanctions on North Korea after ICBM test
Concerns that North Korea may be about to resume nuclear weapons testing
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China gradually relaxes COVID restrictions after week of unrest
Infection rate maintains upward trend as Vice Premier deems 'ability of virus to cause disease weaker'
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Pakistan bears highest burden of Hepatitis C in the World
Liver cancer fastest growing type of cancer due to high prevalence rates of viral hepatitis, experts
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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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Stray dog attacks put polio workers at risk
Two female vaccinators mauled in Korangi and Malir as authorities warn of rising canine menace
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Fatal road carnage claims five lives
Accidents death toll exceeds 100, with two brothers crushed by trailer
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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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Faheem Ashraf's blistering knock takes Pakistan over the line in T20 World Cup opener
Faheem Ashraf unbeaten on 29 from 11, hitting two fours and three sixes
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Alexandrova rallies to advance to Abu Dhabi finals
She defeated Baptiste 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3
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Man City confront Anfield hoodoo
Arsenal are already enjoying a six-point lead at the top of the table
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Leeds boost survival bid with win over relegation rivals Forest
Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor scored in 3-1 victory
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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony
The extravaganza reflected the most geographically widespread Olympics in history
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Suryavanshi smashes 175 as India win Under-19 World Cup final
They thumped England by 100 runs
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Salman defends 'X factor' Tariq's action
Pakistan will face Netherlands in the tournament opener
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Suryavanshi smashes record in U19 World Cup final
He smashed 175 off just 80 balls
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There will be nerves at home: Yadav
They will start their campaign against the United States
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Dortmund dare to dream as Bayern falter
They cut the defending champions lead by five points
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Inter eyeing chance to put pressure on title rivals Milan
They are eyeing to stretch lead to eight points
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Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic
They will face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday
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Carrick relishing Frank reunion
Spurs are 14th in the table after a miserable EPL season
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Guardiola lauds 'world's best Haaland
The striker has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances
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Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia
Hazlewood is the latest member of the squad to miss the tournament












































































































