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Surprising supply-side economics
From Ibn Khaldun to Laffer curve, it traces intellectual roots of tax policy
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Pakistan's untapped blue economy
With strategic reforms and investment, maritime sector could unlock billions in economic growth
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Looming US recession fears rock markets
If Washington continues to follow inconsistent economic and trade policies, recession risk will rise further
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Going for green refining technology
With such refineries, Pakistan can meet its demand, export green oil and chemicals
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‘American Pie’ star Jasmine Mooney held in ‘inhumane’ ICE detention
Canadian actress Jasmine Mooney says she was shackled and detained in “inhumane” conditions by ICE after a visa issue.
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Climate change hits women, children hardest
Expert urges adoption of climate-resilient healthcare systems
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Capital green-lights new parking plaza
The plaza will be designed to provide maximum parking facilities.
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Qawali nights elevate wedding celebrations
Trend reflects revival of traditional Sufi music and poetry at festive events
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Experts discuss faith leaders' role in climate action
Suggest they talk about tree plantation, water conservation practices in sermons
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Murree facelift plan unveiled
Rs4.5b project aims to transform popular hill station into a world-class tourist destination
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Huddle deliberates screening of private societies' security
The representatives of the 79 housing schemes acknowledged the security challenges
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Sana Arif leads Pakistan's charge in int'l triathlon
Fans hail triathlete's journey as remarkable tale of strength, courage and pride
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Overwhelmed tailors raise prices
Given the fast-approaching deadline, people have already given their clothes for stitching.
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Over 150 housing schemes declared illegal
The illegal housing schemes are located in multiple areas
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Cop faces legal action for breaking into widow's house
Allegations turn out to be true during preliminary investigation
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Pindi launches cervical cancer vaccination drive
New immunisation campaign, targeting girls aged 9 to 14, will combat 13 deadly diseases
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Quetta cracks down on price violations
Furthermore, 27 shopkeepers were arrested, with nine of them sent to jail.
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Ramazan's arrival triggers price hikes
With little or no monitoring, sellers charge exorbitant prices for basic food supplies
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Peshawar's historic market sells brooms
Today, the market not only offers hand-fans but also traditional brooms made from locally sourced materials
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Mpox case in Khyber not locally transmitted
Health officials say no infection found in woman's family during surveillance
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Stadium name yet to be reverted
K-P cabinet recently renamed the stadium Imran Khan Cricket Stadium.
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Paramount’s ‘Novocaine’ tops box office amid historic March slump
Despite topping the box office, ‘Novocaine’ earns just $8.7M, marking the weakest March debut in nearly three decades.
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The Observatory of Maragha
A specific project undertaken at the observatory was the tracking of planetary motions.
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Religion in politics
The attack on the secular Pakistani state came from two different directions.
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Tribute to an unsung public service
All these services have given a sense of safety and identity to the have-nots of our society.
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Educating inmates' children
Studies show that children with a parent in prison are often at greater risk of discrimination.
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Climate funding cuts
The decision, which climate advocates and legal experts argue is both reckless and unlawful.
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More terror!
The fact that to this day the thrust has been on kinetic response has failed to bear fruit.
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Education: a ruthless commercial enterprise
A glaring injustice of this sector is the persistent and disproportionate increase in tuition fees.
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Luigi Mangione’s defense fund tops $722K after massive donation
Luigi Mangione’s defense fund exceeds $722K after an anonymous donor contributes $36.5K amid his murder trial.
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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s wills reveal estate and trust plans
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s estate plans involve a trust managing their combined assets after death.
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El Salvador jails 200 suspected Venezuelan gang members deported by US
Bukele says 238 alleged Venezuelan gang members sent to El Salvador’s mega-prison for at least one year
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A$AP Rocky’s explosive Rolling Loud performance sparks rap beef debate
A$AP Rocky calls out rap rivals and A$AP Relli at Rolling Loud California while performing with Skepta.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle 1-2: Magpies win Carabao Cup, first domestic trophy in 70 years
Newcastle United win 1st domestic trophy in 70 years, beating Liverpool 2-1 in Carabao Cup thanks to Burn and Isak.
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K-P CM criticises forced expulsion of Afghan refugees
There should be no issues if Afghans with no criminal record are willing to stay in Pakistan: Ali Amin Gandapur
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US group sues Trump administration over deportation of pro-Palestinian students
US says Khalil’s removal is due to foreign policy risks; Rubio warns more student visas may be revoked soon
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Woman dies after jumping from fourth floor to escape arrest in Karachi
According to police, the woman, who allegedly sold drugs and provided a space for drug use in her apartment
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Govt to develop national policy, strengthen NAP to combat terrorism
PM held consultations with important stakeholders regarding surge in terrorist attacks in K-P, Balochistan: officials.
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Texas bill targets anime and video games with underage characters in obscene content
Texas bill could criminalize owning anime or games with underage characters in sexually suggestive content.
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Bangladesh court upholds death sentences for 20 ex-students over 2019 murder
Fahad was beaten for six hours by 25 students from the Awami League’s student wing, the Bangladesh Chhatra League
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Arsenal vs Chelsea 1-0: Merino's header seals Gunners' London derby win
Mikel Merino’s first-half header seals Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Chelsea in a tense Premier League clash at Emirates.
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Golden visas and tax perks: UAE’s formula for business success
UAE’s infrastructure, advanced technology, and efficient logistics networks create an ideal environment for startups.
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Taliban moves arrested British couple to high-security prison amid growing concerns
Elderly ouple arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan last month with American friend while travelling to Bamyan province.
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The best cities for food in the world for 2025
Time Out's top food cities for 2025 offer street food, fine dining, and local flavors, based on 18,500 surveys
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Facebook unveils simplest way for users to make money online
The feature is available to creators who are already part of Facebook’s content monetisation programme
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Peshawar imposes ban on toy guns, firecrackers ahead of Eid
The decision aims to maintain peace and order, with violations of the ban leading to legal action under Section 188.
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NASA astronauts set for return after nine-month ISS stay due to spacecraft failure
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return after 9 months stranded on ISS due to spacecraft failure
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Chelsea Handler addresses Ralph Fiennes dating rumors after Oscars party appearance amid growing speculation
Chelsea Handler addresses speculation about her connection with Ralph Fiennes after their Oscars party appearance.
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When will Virat Kohli retire? Star batter opens up about future plans
Kohli calls recent Australian tour the most intense, admitting he may not have another tour of Australia left in him.
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Qureshi will continue to follow party line after acquittal: Salman Akram Raja
PTI leader slams authorities for blocking routes, using force to stop workers from meeting Imran, Bushra at Adiala
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Rawalpindi triple murder case claims fourth victim
The accused had murdered his father and two sisters on Monday, also injuring his infant nephew with a knife
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Dengue cases rise faster than last year in Pindi
This year, 52 confirmed cases have been reported so far, compared to 38 last year
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Pakistan, US vow closer collaboration in fight against terrorism
Delegations stress developing measures against BLA, TTP, and ISIS-Khorasan
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Public hospitals face bed, staff crisis in Karachi
Only 6,500 beds are available across nine government hospitals for a population of 30 million people
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Millions of gallons of rainwater go to waste in Lahore
The underground water level in Lahore is dropping by one to one and a half meters each year
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PM orders completion of 100MW G-B solar project in one year
Shehbaz Sharif says he'll personally oversee project, calling it key to ending energy shortages in Gilgit-Baltistan
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Sindh pushes vasectomy to control population growth
Population Welfare Depart to conduct door-to-door surveys in all 1,600 union councils
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Sindh unveils independent power framework to offer cheaper electricity
Energy minister says will generate electricity through STDC and determine the tariffs ourselves
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SHC issues contempt notices to FBR officials in Nomi Ansari case
Fashion designer moved court after his name was Put on PCL despite SHC order suspending proceedings in tax fraud case
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SC questions LHC’s 'final opinion' in Imran's May 9 cases
CJP says bench will not issue findings that may affect merits of case, Punjab govt notified for next hearing on Aug 19
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AS, A level results out today
Official probe into paper leaks launched in collaboration with Pakistani government, says CAIE
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ATC orders Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s release after acquittal
PTI leader had been acquitted on August 11 in cases, which were registered against him following May 9 riots
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ICT sees spike in crimes against children in 2024
Nearly 70 cases of child abduction, over 45 cases of sexual abuse recorded with negligible conviction rate
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Banking gains offset losses as PSX holds 147,000 level
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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Gold prices fall for second consecutive day
International bullion rate fell by $5
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FPCCI for withdrawal of retrospective bills
Business leaders warn move threatens SMEs, exports, and national economy
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Pak-US deal optimism drives PSX to peak
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from better earnings, high remittances
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KATI, ombudsman form joint committee
Property tax disputes, corruption claims, and policy issues to be addressed through fast-track complaint mechanism
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Gold falls sharply on US tariff uncertainty
Safe-haven asset sheds Rs3,600/tola; rupee continues modest rise to 282.45/$
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Sahiwal plant sues NEPRA over price
HSRPEL seeks nod for costlier coal from preferred supplier, raising cost concerns
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FinMin briefed on CCP battle against cartels
CCP is preparing recommendations for the Sugar Sector Reform Committee
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Despite challenges, business confidence rises
Q2 survey indicates moderate easing of political, economic uncertainty
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Cotton yarn exports hit $203m
Pakistan's yarn has strong acceptance in China's denim market due to quality, pricing
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K-P hydropower projects dropped from national plan
Power minister warns inclusion could raise tariffs by Rs6/unit by 2034, Senate committee urges review
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Govt accelerates spectrum auction
Reconstitutes committee tasked with releasing spectrum for mobile broadband
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PSX hits record high on Pak-US trade deal optimism
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from corporate earnings, record remittances
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Gold prices decline in international, local market
Price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs 3,086
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Euro zone yields steady ahead of US-Russia summit, US-China trade deadline
Investor focus will be on July US consumer inflation figures due on Tuesday
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Shocks in trade policy
Pakistan, like others, finds itself directly in crosshairs of shifting global trade winds
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China uses 5G, AI ‘robot antelope’ for wildlife monitoring
Lifelike robot scans Hoh Xil plateau in Beijing’s expanding monitoring network
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Land swapping to dominate Alaska summit
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory
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India vote fraud sparks protests
Police briefly detain Rahul, other lawmakers
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European heatwave sets records
Extreme weather sparks wildfires as child dies in Italy
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BD court hears graft case against Hasina
Ex-PM could face up to 14 years in prison if found guilty
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US, China extend tariff truce for 90 days
New deal stops tariffs hitting 145%, China’s set to reach 125%
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Hundreds evacuated as wildfires sweep Turkey’s Canakkale province
Around 700 personnel, aircraft, and vehicles battle Turkey fires as evacuations clear campuses, homes, and bases
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Power plant shutdown triggers blackout across central, southern Iraq
Hamidiya plant shutdown caused a power fault in Iraq amid 47°C heat, sparing the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region
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Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India
Calls to buy local and drop US goods grow in India after Trump’s 50% tariff, straining trade ties with New Delhi
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Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UNGA in September
Australia to recognise Palestine, citing Netanyahu’s disregard for global calls and Gaza obligations
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US to collect share of Nvidia, AMD AI chip earnings from China
Investors see AI reshaping the global economy as Nvidia becomes the first firm to reach $4 trillion market value
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Nigerian forces kill over 100 gang members in weekend raid
Armed "bandits" have long terrorised northwest and central Nigeria, raiding villages, kidnapping, and looting homes
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Shubman Gill emerges as front-runner for India ODI captaincy
A formal decision by BCCI is expected after clarity on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures
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Manchester City target Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
The deal, which is expected to cost around $109 million, will depend on Rodrygo's willingness to leave Madrid
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UFC moves to Paramount+ in $7.7 billion deal
The deal will begin from January 2026 and will feature all UFC events
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All-round WI level ODI series
They chase a 181-run target with five wickets to spare
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Coaches trust Australia hitters: David
He smashes a sparkling 83 off 53 balls against SA
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Muneeba hits ton as Pak register record win against Ire
She scores an unbeaten 100 off 68 balls in the third T20I
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Pakistan face fifth bowler dilemma
The three-match series is level at 1-1
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Alcaraz battles past Dzumhur in Cincinnati
The Spaniard is playing his first tournament since losing to Jannik Sinner
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Hezly Rivera edges Leanne Wong
She locks up a spot in the world championship selection camp
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Ganguly opens up about Kohli, Rohit's retirement
They are expected to play their last ODI series against Australia
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Should have won at home: Clarke
India beat England by six runs in fifth Test, levelling five-match series 2-2
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Pak's Umair Arif reaches HK Open final
He takes the first runner-up place
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Austin Hill sparks major Watkins Glen wreck draws criticism from McDowell after late-race contact
NASCAR driver Austin Hill triggered major multi-car wreck at Watkins Glen, facing criticism from Michael McDowell.
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West Indies clinch five-wicket victory
Chase and Greaves shine in ODI series
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on new signings