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IMF approves $1.3b loan for Pakistan
Global lender okays nearly $1.1b under extended fund facility and $220m under resilience and sustainability facility
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Punjab generates over Rs3m on first day of partridge hunting permit auction
Hunting will be allowed on Sundays, each permit will be used once during the season within the designated zone
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Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes off Japan, triggering tsunami warning
Top government spokesman Minoru Kihara urges residents to stay in a safe place until warning lifted
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Islamabad completes e-stamp paper system to prevent land fraud, document forgery
In next phase, work will begin on issuance of judicial papers to end tampering in land transfers, registry documents
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Sindh expands faceless e-ticketing system in more districts across province
First phase of expansion will begin in Thatta, Khairpur, Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Tando Muhammad Khan and Larkana
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UK court orders Adil Raja to publicly apologise to retired Pak Army officer
Orders to pay £310,000 in damages including legal expenses by December 22 and keep apology post for 28 days
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Energy Minister Leghari seeks US support for Pakistan's power sector reforms
Ambassador Baker commends government's progress in managing circular debt
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Body of missing Abbotabad lady doctor recovered from forest
Dr Wardah had given 67 tolas of gold to her friend Rida for safekeeping, a dispute over the issue led to her killing
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PAA's split pension distresses 2,500 retirees
PAA challenged for pensioner categories, allegedly concealing reports that found no evidence of 'excess payments'
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Mawra Hocane chooses scripts that give women a voice
From 'Jafaa' to real-life courage, the actor makes sure her projects are intentional
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Palace beat Fulham to move up to fourth
They secured an away 2-1 victory
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Actors Sabeena Syed and Khaqan Shahnawaz announce their engagement
The actors took to Instagram to confirm their engagement in a joint post
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Hojlund brace shoots Napoli past Juve
Rasmus Hojlund scored the decisive goal in 2-1 victory
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PSX jumps 1,200 points on IMF hopes
Investors reposition portfolios amid expectations of macroeconomic stability
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BRT bus crashes between University of Peshawar, Islamia College stations
Bus goes off track, collides with safety barriers, breaking several windows
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Ex-Eng captains unleash scathing verdict
The tourists suffered an eight-wicket defeat in the second Test
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SC orders reinstatement of 36 teachers, citing tribunal’s use of ‘hallucinating’ AI
Expresses dismay that two of K-P Service Tribunal's decisions are based on citations that do not exist
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Arshad Nadeem clinches javelin gold at National Games
He produced a best throw of 81.10 metres to secure first place
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Two sent off for Real in Celta defeat
The Los Blancos suffered a 2-0 defeat at home
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Indonesian President Subianto lands in Islamabad for his first two-day official visit
Visit marks 75 years of ties; Subianto to hold talks with PM Shehbaz, President Zardari, CDF Field Marshal Munir
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Shakib wants home farewell series
The all-rounder says he is officially not retired
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Gold prices climb again in local, international markets
Price of 24-karat gold rises by Rs1,600 per tola
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Pakistan Railways safety measures remain inadequate despite multiple accidents, inquiry reports
Railway sources say cosmetic improvements get priority over essential infrastructure
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Hamilton plans to bin his phone following nightmare season
The former champion joined Ferrari this season
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CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir warns India of stronger response in future conflicts
Pakistan is peace-loving country. No one will be allowed to undermine our sovereignty, territorial integrity, says CDF
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Max Verstappen vows to bounce back
Sunday was his 10th consecutive top-three finish
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PM approves power projects for Gwadar, G-B
Authorities plan immediate steps to improve energy access in Gwadar and GB as part of broader power sector reforms
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LDA seals 53 properties in crackdown on illegal commercial buildings
Operations across multiple areas target schools, food points, showrooms
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One killed, another injured in Saeedabad firing incident
Police say incident stems from family dispute, launching further investigations
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Justice Aurangzeb sworn in as permanent SC judge
Chief Justice Afridi administers oath at Supreme Court ceremony
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IO testifies in Nowshera wheat embezzlement case
Anti-Corruption Court hears multi-million rupee scandal against five accused
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Armed men loot Rs1.8m in broad daylight in Karachi’s Landhi
Police are relying on CCTV footage to identify
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Would you trust Pakistan’s first AI-newsroom?
'Too much censorship, very little journalism,' why Amar Guriro ditched mainstream media for an AI newsroom
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Chenab River surges as India releases dam water, flow hits 58,300 cusecs
India is expected to refill reservoirs, which could reduce river’s flow to zero
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Transporters standstill in Rawalpindi as unions rally against heavy fines
Passengers arriving at bus stands remain stranded, distressed due to lack of available transport
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Mazari tweet case adjourned as Aurat March, KBA protest "unfair trial"
Their petition in Islamabad High Court seeking transfer of case is still pending
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25 dead as midnight fire hits Indian night club
Officials say tourists among victims as probe begins into blaze
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Qatar urges dialogue with non-state actors for peace
PM Sheikh Mohammed says inclusive engagement is essential to resolving crises from Afghanistan to Gaza
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Opposition Alliance warns of turning K-P into 'D-Chowk'
Warning made in response to threats of governor's rule in province
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Ruling coalition trains guns at Imran's PTI
Ministers lambast PTI for 'maligning institutions'; endorse ISPR's statements about ex-PM
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Pakistan rebukes Indian FM's 'incendiary' remarks targeting Army
Says Islamabad believes in co-existence, dialogue; May conflict demonstrated military's professionalism
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Will the new Cybersecurity Act strengthen defences, or create bureaucratic conflict?
Questions remain unanswered about funding, institutional coherence, tension with telecom firms
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Unintended consequences of Trump's tariff strategy
Trade policy causes economic instability, fuels inflation, stalls innovation, worsens farmers, businesses plight
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How flawed LNG deals fuelled Pakistan’s Rs2.6tr gas-sector meltdown
Country no longer needs LNG supply, inks deal with Qatar for diverting cargoes
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A global shift in robotics and AI is underway, and Pakistan must keep pace
Although Pakistan has rapidly growing digital population, its research spending and industrial automation remain limit
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Why Pakistan’s growth cycle keeps ending in IMF programmes
Under changed architecture, economy endures trade deficit in goods and services
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli












































































































