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IMF chief seeks more help for low-income countries
Says 50% of developing countries are at risk of falling behind
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Uncertainty irks EV investors
Non-issuance of SROs for customs duty, sales tax are affecting potential investment
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Govt omits key data from debt report
Finance ministry says it has shared more information than required under law
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Govt to end discounted tariff for fertiliser firms
Will review gas tariff for entire industry to ensure level field for all players
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Bank of Italy stresses need for unity to grow
Country’s debt is expected to approach 160% of domestic output at end of this year
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Investors eye potential market stress
Worry wild swings in some stocks may have exacerbated concerns over market volatility
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Construction sector takes off
Officials say ease of doing business remains an issue for foreign investors
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Govt gives nod to Sputnik Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use
‘Three months permit’ will be given to the Russian pharmaceutical company
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US navy vet recovers wallet lost 53 years ago in Antarctica
Paul, 91, did not even remember losing billfold when strangers contacted him to return it
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Netanyahu vows to fight 'anti-Semitic' ICC ruling
We will fight this perversion of justice with all our might, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement
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China approves Sinovac Biotech Covid-19 vaccine for general public use
Indonesia, Turkey, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, and Laos have granted authorisation for the Sinovac vaccines
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'Playing with fire': Twitter's India snub sparks debate on compliance, free speech
Government officials ordinary netizens are split over free speech and the US company’s compliance practices
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Myanmar military detains Australian in first known arrest of a foreign national since coup
Australia’s foreign ministry 'deeply concerned' about reports of Australian detained arbitrarily in Myanmar
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Akbar rebukes PML-N for claiming victory in Daily Mail case
PM’s aide says only first phase of defamation case has been completed and final outcome is yet to come
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Iran top diplomat urges Biden to return to nuclear deal
Referring to elections in Iran in June, Zarif says the election of a hardline president could further risk the deal
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Dreaming big in Balochistan
Social media literacy is also a major hurdle in the intelligent use of digital platforms in Pakistan
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Blinken makes first call to Saudi foreign minister
Saudi foreign minister congratulates US Secretary of State on taking up new appointment last week
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Mamond jirga bars women from calling FM radio
Drug peddlers given one week by jirga to wrap up their activities in the area
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Tractors, trucks block India's roads as farm protests widen
Indian government has offered concessions to the farmers but refuses to repeal three laws passed last year
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Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Sadpara missing during K2 climb, rescue launched
Rescue helicopter asked to fly as high as possible to maximise chances of locating missing climbers
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Myanmar generals shut down internet as thousands protest coup
Civil society organisations appeal to internet providers and mobile networks to resist the junta’s orders
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Biden says he does not expect minimum wage hike to be in COVID-19 relief bill
Current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour
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South Korea eases curfew on businesses outside Seoul
The authorities impose increasingly rigid social distancing rules as they fight the latest wave of the epidemic
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New Zealand investigates new Covid-19 case linked to quarantine facility
Genome sequencing carried out to determine if the case has the South African Covid-19 variant
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UN urges 'maximum restraint' as India farm protesters widen blockade
The rights to peaceful assembly & expression should be protected both offline & online says the UN High Commission
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Punjab Wildlife department to microchip rare animals
Implant is to allow timely assessment of wildlife behaviour, disease outbreak
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Covid-19 claims another 19 lives in Punjab
About 145,681 people have recovered from the disease
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Contending with Indian disinformation efforts
Pakistan need not fight fire with fire when it comes to contending with India's disinformation campaign
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The shorter telegram
History, they say, first repeats itself as a tragedy and then as a farce
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Primary sciences
In the modern world, success of nations depends on their proficiency in basic sciences
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Businessmen demand GI tag for Pakistani products
Products which secure GI tag get better prices in international market
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Businessmen asked to settle tax disputes
SAARC CCI chairman says out of-court settlement offer will help resolve disputes
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Pakistan should make plans to tap Libya
Envoy-designate says we can fulfil Libya’s agriculture, cereals and textile related needs
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Nominations sought for SEPA review committee
KCCI requested to propose names of commercial, technical experts
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Sugar prices to remain high on fall in production
Leading manufacturer says decline in new stock, increase in production cost will affect rates
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Funds raised for HIV control
Poor waste management, risky injection practices led to 2019 outbreak, found WHO
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Covid claims seven more lives in Sindh
Sindh reports 545 fresh cases
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SWD sets free two hawks
Eight hawks seized by the police and SWD teams around two months ago
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Wahab announces Kakri Ground revamp
Inaugurates Shah Rasool Garden Terrace in Old Clifton
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Sindh voices support for Kashmiris
CM, others call on int’l community to play its role in ridding IIOJK of Indian atrocities
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K-P takes exception to ECP’s proposed LG schedule
Provincial govt submits report in SC, seeks concurrent elections across country
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Pakistan highlights rising Islamophobia at UN event
Reaffirms commitment to promoting religious tolerance at International Day of Human Fraternity
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ECP issues schedule for Punjab local government delimitation
Will issue final notification for village and neighborhood councils’ delimitation on March 18
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Young woman ‘gang-raped’ by neighbours in Lahore
20-year-old victim was alone when Ehsan Ali and Hassan allegedly barged into her house and sexually assaulted her
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'Coronavirus has become more dangerous'
UK variant is more infectious, and causes much more serious illness, according to Robert Koch Institute
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Turkish authorities detain 65 more people over university protests
Istanbul governor’s office says protesters violated a ban on gatherings imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Pfizer drops India vaccine application after regulator seeks local trial
India's drug regulator says its experts did not recommend vaccine because of side effects reported abroad
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Climate change may have had 'key role' in Covid-19 pandemic
Researchers say 100 strains of coronavirus concentrated in ‘hotspot’ area
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Oil hits highest in a year on growth hopes, OPEC+ cuts
Vaccine rollout fuels hopes of easing of lockdowns, boosting oil demand
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India misleading world on human rights violations in IIOJK: AJK president
Sardar Masood says occupation forces is crushing defenceless, weak and unarmed Kashmiri people
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Four terrorists killed in Mastung operation
ISPR said weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the dead terrorists
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PM slams delays in Rs10b defamation case
The case stems from Imran Khan's allegations that Shehbaz had offered him a bribe to withdraw the Panama Papers case
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Panjnad hit by extremely high flood
PDMA reports upstream river flows stabilising
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Hyd drowns in filth after rains
Doctors warn of rising dengue, malaria, and hepatitis cases
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Appeals filed to UN on behalf of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi
Zulfi Bukhari reveals Imran's sons submit appeal to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture on his behalf
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Nine die as rescue boat capsizes in Bahawalnagar
Nine die as rescue boat capsizes in Bahawalnagar
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Concrete jungle drains Lahore's aquifers
Rapid urbanization blocks rain recharge as groundwater plunges 1-4 feet annually
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UK, Singapore extend aid for flood victims
UK pledges £3m, Singapore offers $50k in emergency relief aid
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Rs68.7b Karachi-Lahore motorway project referred to ECNEC
Federal Minister for Planning approved three development projects and recommended four to ECNEC
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Ex-judge acquitted of murder charges
SC overturns SHC ruling in 2014 judge's son killing
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Dogar retreats amid lawyers' backlash
IHC chief justice says remarks on Mazari were misinterpreted
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IMF's nod sought for power relief to flood victims
Govt asks lender to grant waiver on bills for three months
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Pakistan rebukes Israel over bin Laden analogy
Questions Zionist state's commitment to peace; FO says country fully capable of defending itself; Accuses Israel
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Seawater intrusion displaces fishing community
As the flow of the Indus decreases towards Sindh, fertile land supporting the livelihoods of locals is left destroyed
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PIA flights to US may also resume
There is strong hope that US flights will restart soon, as many safety and licensing concerns have been addressed
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Punjab offers SEZ land to investors
Minister insists industry relocation will create jobs, bring technology
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PEC, Chinese firms to train 100 engineers
MoU also includes annual scholarship fund of Rs3.5m for students in energy, mining disciplines
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PSX comes under intense selling pressure
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 1,702 points amid correction
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Hybrid oilseed spreads fragrance across Pakistan
Companies sign MoU to develop comprehensive seed industry chain
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'EU could quit Russian gas within a year'
US energy chief says European Union could replace it with US LNG
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SBP to hold rate as floods fuel inflation
ADB urges Pakistan to integrate insurance into city planning to curb costs
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Yearly SPI rises 5.03% on high cost of essentials
Tomato prices up 90%; sugar and wheat flour add to inflationary pain
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SMEDA's new structure focuses on outsourcing
Board discusses new CEO hiring; regional offices to be set up in G-B and Balochistan
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SBP injects Rs12.5tr liquidity
Adds Rs322.5b via Mudaraba; gold jumps to Rs386,500; $146m net RDA inflows in Aug
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Pharma sector defends deregulation
PPMA urges SIFC to protect policy as PM orders review of prices
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Govt seeks IMF nod for new tax
Explores Panda bonds, grants, budget diversion to complete medical complex
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China pushes CPEC 2.0 despite fears
Urges Pakistan to ensure security, political stability, timely project delivery
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PQA to add 30,000 tonnes storage for cement exports
Govt task force plans new berths, truck yards, and support measures to cut costs, boost competitiveness
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Charlie Kirk assassination: Tyler Robinson arrested, could face death penalty?
Tyler Robinson charged in Charlie Kirk assassination; death penalty possible.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk murder captured
Kirk's murder sparks bipartisan outrage and comparisons to 1960s assassinations
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Nepal goes to polls in March
Parliament dissolved, ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM
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Moscow says peace talks frozen
Zelensky warns Putin wants all of Ukraine
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UN backs two-state roadmap amid Gaza war
Recognition talks set for September 22 summit
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Former chief justice Karki named Nepal's first female leader after unrest
President Paudel named Karki interim leader after talks with army chief Sigdel, protesters amid Nepal unrest
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Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk murder
Young Utah man Tyler Robinson taken into custody after tipoff from family friend, officials say
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting is in custody with 'high degree of certainty,' says Trump
Trump said authorities have a suspect in custody after Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, with certainty about identity.
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Hesson stresses balance ahead of Pakistan's Asia Cup opener
The Pakistan head coach wants to develop a competent line-up
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Russell's alter ego sees 100m hurdles world record tumbling
The 25-year-old has dominated over the high hurdles this year with three of the five fastest times
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Blow for Chelsea as Delap sidelined until December
He was injured against Fulham before the international break
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Venezuela sack coach after World Cup hopes end
Venezuela axe Batista after Colombia defeat ends World Cup dream
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Barca Liga homecoming against Valencia reduced to tiny stadium
The Catalan giants will host Valencia at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium
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Familiar foes face off in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
New Zealand face South Africa in Exeter on Saturday
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Crawford chases history in super middleweight title showdown with Alvarez
American star will step into the ring as underdog against Mexican great Alvarez
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Inoue out to prove pound-for-pound credentials against Akhmadaliev
He became the first Japanese boxer to top Ring Magazine's prestigious pound-for-pound rankings in 2022
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FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours
FIFA flooded with 1.5 million ticket requests in first 24 hours for 2026 World Cup
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Israel-Premier Tech to alter name for Canadian races
Cycling team to race as IPT in Canada amid protest concerns
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Hamburg visit Bayern as one of Germany's biggest rivalries returns
Six-time German champions take on 34-time title holders in a revived North-South Summit
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Yankees star Judge ties DiMaggio mark with Trump in stands
Judge belts two homers to tie DiMaggio as Trump watches at Yankee Stadium
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Brooks Nader sparks dating rumors with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at US Open
Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader was linked to tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner during US Open
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Chivu's Inter still a work in progress ahead of Juve clash
Rookie coach under pressure after Udinese defeat
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Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds
Isak prepares for Liverpool bow