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China's demand for sesame exceeds one million tonnes annually

Aircraft faces disruption at about 3,000 feet altitude

Over 150 injured, hospitals overwhelmed, search for survivors continues

Monsoon rains, floods affect nearly 1.58 million animals in Punjab, Sindh, K-P

No damage, casualties reported so far

Aleem Khan stresses Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul road link critical; discusses CPEC corridor

Index soars 1,646 points as banking sector, IMF review fuel rally

Watchdog's probe faces political pressure but sets safeguards to prevent dominance

Income tax returns filing remains slow as slightly over 4m filers submit papers

Holds Pakistan's growth forecast at 3%, urges consistent policy implementation

Developed with Citibank and Deutsche Bank as sustainability coordinators

Ministry of Industries will expedite approval of draft Motor Vehicle Industry Development Act, 2025

Historic textile giant scales back as rising costs, tax changes and regional competition force closure

SBP to raise funds via PIB and MTB auctions; gold hits new peak at Rs406,778

Govt tells IMF floods will not hurt stability, though exports may dip by $1b

Amato estimated the technology was at least a decade away from becoming widely available

Hints at increasing military's clout on politically-sensitive issues

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All flights cancelled at Kabul airport

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Group starts consultations on peace proposal

11 martyred as FC headquarters targeted; security forces kill six Indian-proxy terrorists

Indonesia offered 20,000 troops; Pakistan undecided Plan backed by Muslim states aims for ceasefire, aid

Startling feature of the 20-point plan is the unwritten obligation from Israel to accept a future Palestinian state

Kidman, Urban separate

Taylor Swift merges past icons, present stardom and future ambition in her latest venture

25-year-old attorney bags $750,000 grand prize after final jury vote

Comedian Lucky Dear and actor-director Shehzad Billa remembered for decades of work

Producer joins IATAS as sole Pakistani member

Sara Altaf blends emotion, versatility and sincerity to capture audiences nationwide

Actress recalls heartbreak of 'Hustlers' but says the process, not the prize, defines her today

Louis Vuitton's serenity and Saint Laurent's bold note begin Fashion Week

She clarified that no officers from the Health Department of the same grades were posted in BISP

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University of Karachi cancelled the judge's LLB degree in light of a previous decision of its syndicate

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Activists say Taliban do not represent 90% of Afghans

Justice Kayani told reporters that the IHC judges felt as if they were standing in the dock like accused persons

JUI-F chief says US is sidelining Hamas in negotiations

Justice Aminuddin Khan says wants to wrap up super tax case before October 7

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Lawyer said both had attended briefly but left for another hearing in Rawalpindi

Usama Tariq’s blazing 66 and Imran Arain’s five-wicket haul guided them to a five-wicket win over Afghanistan

The five-day event will feature 12 teams

Experts urge integration of environmental awareness in education

ATC's conviction order declared Saddique Walhari as proclaimed offender

Polio is a crippling disease and its eradication is a national duty that must be carried out with honesty, CM Sindh

PMD has forecast rains in parts of Sindh from September 29 to October 2

If 10-wheeler trucks taken off the road, our businesses will collapse and losses will run billions, said transporters

PCB officials welcome ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and BCB President Aminul Islam at Lahore airport

CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities

Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life

Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction

Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts

Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation

PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm

Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning

Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations

Both constables have been suspended from service

Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10

Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed

Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators

Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai

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Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship

KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points

Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances

Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation

PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later

Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF

Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment

Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth

Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs

Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb

Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan

SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump

Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue

Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed

Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion

Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks

Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust

Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks

Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era

Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn

US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March

Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful

Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'

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It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events

The suspects will be charged after interrogation

Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'

UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget

PCB officials welcome ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and BCB President Aminul Islam at Lahore airport

Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory

The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener

Johnson claims downhill gold

He took the coaching role in February 2024

Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank

Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory

They chased 183 with five wickets to spare

They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens

Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost

Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early

'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says

ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments

He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over