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Pak-China strategic dialogue kicks off today
Dar, Wang to co-chair seventh round of talks on broad-based agenda
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PAF tests Taimoor cruise missile
With 600km range, air-launched missile is designed for low-altitude flight and high accuracy strikes
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Captain among three martyred in G-B avalanche tragedy
Team clearing snow from Burzil Pass swept away
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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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Women must ‘fearlessly’ report all gender-based discrimination at workplace: Ombudswoman
Fauzia urges women to report all incidents of workplace harassment without fear
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More debris of crashed cargo plane recovered, search for crew ongoing: PAA
'Further updates will be shared as the search and rescue (SAR) operation continues,' PAA says
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Court clears path for prisoners' release
56 inmates returned from Lanka may secure early release
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Dar chairs meeting on improving government efficiency
Recommendations to be presented to prime minister for consideration, says the ministry
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to enhance cooperation against cybercrime, online fraud
Both ministers also discuss US-Iran conflict, current situation in Middle East
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Convictions of Libya deportees rise to 64
Summary trials continue in Gujranwala region as 26 cases await verdicts
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BISP staffing anomaly under scrutiny
Programme still lacks a service structure after 18 years
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Trial courts must record testimony verbatim: SC
Court observes that procedural law was a means to achieve justice, not an obstacle to it
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Pakistan seeks global front against terrorism
'No country is immune to these challenges, and no nation can address them on its own,' Naqvi says
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Cabinet panel puts SNGPL, SSGC IFRS relief on hold
Govt defers accounting relief sought by gas utilities
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Pakistan seeks end to wartime sexual violence
Covering 21 situations of concern, the report documented 9,788 cases verified by the United Nations in 2025
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Pakistan, Qatar race to rescue fragile peace
CDF Munir discusses latest escalation with Iran's FM
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Civil-military leadership vows to stamp out terror
PM chairs apex committee meeting in Quetta Says India funding and arming terrorists Pledges to foil nefarious de
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14 killed in suicide attack on PPP leader's residence
Five cops martyred in Khuzdar assault; retaliatory fire kills five terrorists
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World Bank approves $375.9m for Pakistan’s grid stability project
Project is first phase of 10-year programme to modernise electricity transmission network, reduce power outages
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PSX rebounds, gains over 1,700 points
KSE-100 climbs 0.95% to near 183,000 as market pauses for prayers
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PM task force rules out new ports
Committee implements 84 reforms in two years to unlock blue economy
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Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist
Brent futures are up 19 cents, or 0.25%, at $76.49 a barrel
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Pakistan, Turkey target trade of $5b
Current annual trade at $1.236b, ECO CCI president proposes joint business meeting
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IT sector exports could reach $15b in five to ten years, seminar told
Panelists at the seminar highlighted specific sectors with export potential
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Persistent selling caps PSX near 180,000
KSE-100 index falls 370 points, or 0.20%, amid geopolitical jitters
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Envoy, FinMin explore capital market avenues
Discussions also focused on strengthening engagement with international investors
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Seafood exports jump to $568m
Despite disruptions, shipments grow on better compliance with food safety standards
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Trade with Russia to cross $1b
Energy minister underlines need for deeper economic, transport connectivity
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Manufacturing recovery to be narrow-based
Textiles, autos, cement to lead as lower interest rates revive activity, say analysts
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Remittances hit $41.5b without structured support
Inflows up 8.6% despite Middle East tensions, but experts warn of policy gaps
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ADB cuts growth forecast to 3.7%
Raises inflation to 8.3%, warns of 10% US tariff risk
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PSX extends losing streak as KSE-100 sheds nearly 370 points
Market activity remained healthy despite the subdued performance, with 471 million shares traded in the KSE-100 Index
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PSDP spending surpasses revised allocation by Rs92b
Key ministries exceed budget authorisations, putting IMF-mandated primary surplus target at risk
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France to activate extreme heat emergency plan for 1st time
Civil protection mechanism designed to mobilise additional resources, includes measures to assist isolated people
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Global oil production recovers as Hormuz shipments resume, IEA says
Partial restoration of Hormuz oil flows boosts June output, but regional production below levels seen pre-conflict
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Bangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender
Exiled ex-premier, sentenced to death in absentia, says she will face death on own soil
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US pauses strikes on Iran to let diplomacy work: CNN report
Regional mediators seek to defuse US-Iran tensions: Axios
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One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
Nearly nine in 10 women's organisations can no longer meet growing demand amid steepest aid drop on record
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Trump fires last 3 bipartisan election commission members ahead of November midterms
Voter advocacy groups, Democratic state election officials call move 'reckless and irresponsible,' according to report
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Death toll from Venezuela twin earthquakes rises to 3,889
More than 16,700 injured, thousands still displaced since powerful June 24 quakes, top official says
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Forest fire kills at least 12 in southern Spain
Andalusia’s acting minister for Health, the Presidency and Emergencies describes blaze as an ‘unprecedented tragedy’
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Israel shares intelligence with US on alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump: report
Report says the new intelligence could further escalate the conflict between Washington and Tehran
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Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches
Airlines cancel dozens of flights in region, including for Saturday
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Khamenei laid to rest amid anti-US chants
Khamenei laid to rest amid anti-US chants
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Iran hits US military targets in Gulf
US strikes kill 14 Iranians and injure 78
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Revolver gift leaves NATO leaders with dilemma
Engraved vintage handguns and live ammo presented by Erdogan after Ankara summit spark security question
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Astronomers study exoplanet’s survival after star’s death
Observations of Jupiter-like planet orbiting a white dwarf offer new clues to the fate of planetary systems
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Pak women U-19 named for SA T20s
The five-match series will be played from July 14 to 24
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Johan Botha joins Netherlands men's team
He joins them for their Cricket World Cup League 2 games
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Rain hands West Indies series win over Sri Lanka
The hosts completed their first home Test series triumph for four years
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World Cup exit puts another nail in USA's fun
They crashed out of the tournament against Belgium
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Egypt file complaint against referee
The Pharoahs loss 3-2 to Argentina in a controversial game
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Djokovic sets up Sinner blockbuster
He survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime
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England quicks star as India suffer record T20I defeat
They slumped to a mammoth 125-run defeat in the second 3rd T20I
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Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory
A heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from Thursday
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De Minaur gutted after Wimbledon exit
His run ended with a 7-5 7-6(4) 6-3 defeat against Cobolli
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Messi inspires Argentina in stunning late comeback to see off Egypt
Egypt came close to a World Cup upset after goals by Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, despite Messi missing a penalty
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Argentina fightback to beat Egypt
They came from behind to secure a stunning 3-2 victory
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Argentina's gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni
He insists that the champions should be given more rest in the final stages
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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream
Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace in 4-1 victory
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Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov
He clinched the game with a 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) win
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Huzaifa, Huzaima clinch Padel Ranking Cup
Meheq and Asfa clinch the title in women’s category












































































































