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Pakistan rebuffs Indian FM's vitriolic outburst
Will take all possible measures to secure IWT water share
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US to 'run' Venezuela after Maduro 'captured' in midnight raid
Special forces remove Venezuela president, wife to NY; US takes control of Venezuela's huge oil reserves
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Ethiopia nears $1b bond restructuring
Reaches preliminary deal with bondholders; IMF welcomes development
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Jobs data may jolt stocks from holiday calm
As 2026 kicks off, investors await key statistics, court decision on Trump's tariffs
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Trump blocks chips deal on security fears
Bars transaction, mandates divestment of Emcore assets within six months
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Venezuela oil industry in focus after US military action
World's largest reserves contrast with collapsing output, export constraints as experts warn of Iraq, Libya precedents
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Year-opening buying lifts PSX to peak
KSE-100 index surges 4% WoW, or 6,634 points, in strong start to 2026
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PRA revenue rises 35% in first half of this year
PRA collected Rs149.5 billion in total revenue, compared with Rs112.1 billion collected last fiscal year
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Rs3.5m loan cap limits housing scheme appeal
Banks see weak uptake as urban property prices outpace financing
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New Basmati variety sets record for longest grain
RRI-developed grain measures 9.66mm, offers higher yields; exporters see potential in premium rice markets
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Sugar mills produce 1.36m tons
Commissioner attributes improved performance to strict enforcement of laws, regulations
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Think tank challenges 3.7% growth
Notes no real production expansion; suggests enabling policies for businesses
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The Khyber pass railway — A century on
In 1925, the Khyber Pass Railway was inaugurated as a bold imperial experiment at the edge of empire.
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Fire, ash and the return of wonder
After a sequel that drifted beneath the surface, Avatar: Fire and Ash rises with urgency and fire.
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Rewriting Japan’s postwar pacifism
As Tokyo sheds postwar pacifism as US’ junior partner to leverage Taiwan against Beijing
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The long night of growing old
A haunting Argentinian film that begins inside a psychiatric ward but ends in our conscience.
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Newly formed FCC facing logistic issues
Despite notification, court still operating from IHC; FCC to take up super tax case tomorrow
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Tax cases: CJ stresses timely adjudication
Underscores commitment to reforms for timely justice
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Engineer Mirza makes revelations about Imran's life in jail
The cleric claims PTI founder appears frustrated
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President, PM vow support for visually impaired
Highlight achievements of Pakistanis on World Braille Day; say govt committed to promoting Braille literacy
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Oppression can build roads, not nations: Afridi
K-P CM says equal law for rich and poor is the foundation of nation-building
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The year of conflicts and crises ends without resolution
Peace, climate cooperation, and respect for international law remained in short supply
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Artificial Intelligence goes rogue
Crime no longer announces itself with violence, it arrives through algorithms
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How did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get together? Thank Mama Swift
The real challenge was how to get the singer to meet the football player
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Tommy Lee Jones' daughter had arrests before her death at 34
Victoria Jones had faced arrests for drug possession and other charges
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Where history stands still
At Wagah border, white sculptures, a Partition rail scene recast Lahore's frontier past walks beside present
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Luxury goods were once built to last, but not any more
The quality of fashion items seems to be declining with the passage of time
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Physiotherapists urge regular winter exercise
Advise people of all ages to stay active during winter to prevent stiffness, muscle weakness
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Flour prices soar as bread, naan price hike looms
Red flour up by Rs1,800, fine flour by Rs2,700 per bag, bakers threaten strike
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Crackdown yields over Rs15m in fines
Nearly 1,500 inspections conducted in 2025, unsafe milk, meat destroyed
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Biryani still rules capital's food scene
From roadside stalls to fine dining, Islamabad's favourite dish remains unbeatable
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Judicial inquiry into HWSC demanded
Mehran Workers Union calls for action against 'incompetent' officials
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Students showcase AI, robotics projects
JI chief opens TechnoFest 3.0, highlighting youth talent
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Hyd roads in ruins as uplift promises go unkept
Poor maintenance, stalled constructions leave residents facing traffic chaos
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Deworming drive to target over 6m children
Media's role highlighted in protecting children's health
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Karachi Winter brings surge in respiratory, stroke cases
Experts warn of increased fatalities among the elderly and a rise in flu-related illnesses
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Doctors get brief reprieve in RTO tax drive
FBR warns healthcare, other businesses of strict action over false income declarations
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311 people murdered in Faisalabad in 2025
15,593 robberies reported, police say crime dropped compared to 2024
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CDF Asim Munir meets Iran's Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran
Field marshal arrived in Iran as part of the ongoing peace negotiation efforts with the US
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Man rescued alive after 16 days trapped under landslide in K-P
The survivor identified as Abdul Wahab was pulled from the debris after an extended search operation
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PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Qatari amir, urges de-escalation, dialogue for regional peace
Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence
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Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta
ISPR says primary aim of exercise was to refine drills, procedures, techniques related to counterterrorism operations
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Punjab moves to cut stamp duty on property transactions from 3% to 1%
Transactions completed within 12 months, stamp duty set at 1%, while transactions beyond 12 months subject to 2%
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IMF MD appreciates Pakistan’s reform progress and macro stability
FinMin holds series of high-level meetings, multilateral engagements at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
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PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi economic backing, highlights strong defence partnership
Premier expresses appreciation of its patience in Mideast conflict, briefs Saudi leadership on peace efforts
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No date finalised for second round of US-Iran talks: FO
Spokesperson says "if talks take place" the date and time will be announced officially, warning against speculation
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K-P faces extended power cuts as demand outstrips supply: PESCO
Spokesperson says efforts being made to minimise disruption for consumers
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Pakistan receives $2b from Saudi Arabia: SBP
FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs
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Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile
President, PM, CDF, and services chiefs commend participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone
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Saudi largesse plugs Pakistan's sudden reserve hole
Islamabad to seek additional loan from IMF
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Toxic gas in Balochistan mine kills three
Sudden release of methane and other toxic gases rapidly filled the confined space
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UAE, Iran discuss de-escalationin rare call
Trump said negotiations between US and Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two days
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Campus harassment fears alarm Senate panel
Absence of HEC chairman irked committee, which issued a summons, warned that warrants could be issued
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Gold, silver prices move up in Pakistan tracking global trends
The US dollar falls to its lowest level in six weeks, making greenback-denominated commodities
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Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: SBP
FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs
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EU warns against investment delay
Adidas among 20 firms to visit Islamabad; envoy flags child rights issue
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Port infrastructure upgrades underway
Berths reach depth of 15.5 metres to accommodate larger vessels
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$3b Saudi support fuels robust PSX rally
KSE-100 adds nearly 2,900 points over growing investor interest
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Minister woos foreign investors
Discusses with Italian, Danish envoys concerns over tariff classification
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Customs gives directives for smooth salt export
Authorities direct that practice of declaring exports under general trade codes be discontinued
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AI Seekho launched with Rs2.5m prize pool
Google, Telenor partner with govt as schools introduce AI curriculum, 1,000 scholarships planned by 2030
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Climate funds ignore vulnerable
ADB adviser calls for Provincial Finance Commission, shift to pre-arranged support
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OGDC hits record oil, gas discovery in Kohat
Well now contributes approximately 10% of Pakistan's total crude oil production
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ME crisis sparks significant supply shocks
Aurangzeb says govt assessing second, third-round effects of crisis on economic indicators
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SBP replaces 2018 crypto ban with new VASP rules
Banks may open accounts for licensed virtual asset firms under strict AML compliance
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Retailers claim Rs100b loss from early closure
Caution decline in activity may reduce tax collection by Rs25b per week
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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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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
US Central Command says 10 vessels are turned around, no ships break through since start of blockade
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US confirms loss of $238M surveillance drone during Iran war
MQ-4C Triton vanishes from online flight-tracking sites, no evidence it went down in Iran
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Israel, Lebanon to speak on Thursday after 34 years
Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Pakistan continues to mediate for ceasefire
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Pakistan seeks end to veto power
Reiterates stand over UNSC new permanent seats
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IAEA flags N Korea nuke activity
Agency also observed a rise in operations at Yongbyon's reprocessing unit and light-water reactor
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Indian national booked for assault on flight
Australia books man for sexual assault of woman seated next to him
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Xi foresees 'constructive role' for China
Meets Lavrov as leaders flock to Beijing over Mideast war
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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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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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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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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









































































































