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Current account surplus termed historic achievement
High remittances, robust IT exports lead to $1.9b surplus
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Experts warn against taxing freelancers, content creators
PAFLA, P@SHA urge govt to focus on foreign exchange growth, not burden digital economy
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Tax exemption costs jump to Rs5.8tr
Represents surge of Rs2tr in first year of current govt, despite withdrawal of many tax breaks
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Alcaraz battles back to win French Open
Spaniard outlasts Sinner in a historic title clash for the ages
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Kolkata to host South Africa Test
India-West Indies second Test also shifted from Kolkata to Delhi
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Mbappe fires France to Nations League bronze
They defeated the host nation 2-0 in Stuttgart
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Portugal beat Spain to win Nations League
They defeated the defending champions 5-3 on penalties
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Australia favourites to retain WTC crown
An upset win for South Africa could change their status in world cricket
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Hasan bags hat-trick in Vitality Blast
He ended up with a six-wicket haul in the game
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Specialist batters 'outdated' in T20 cricket: Hesson
Pak white-ball head coach says players must meet team requirements
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Salman tipped to lead Pak in all formats
Rizwan, Shan's captaincy under threat as PCB ponders change
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I have to say what's necessary for society: Banu Mushtaq
Indian author on writing, winning Booker Prize
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Artist goes to prison 'willingly' at LA museum
Pussy Riot's Nadya showcases new performance
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Lilo & Stitch' stays on top in third week
Disney remake rules US box office again
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Sania Saeed talks hierarchy of abuse
Kamli' actor discusses women's rights, justice and more
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Handheld 'ROG Xbox Ally' devices unveiled
Microsoft partners with ASUS on portable consoles
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Maybe Happy Ending' wins big at Tony Awards
Dazzling night marks record-setting Broadway season
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Buried within four walls
How 'Parwarish' sheds light on domestic suffocation
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Bangladesh's growing predicament
The reform commission about political parties held several meeting but remained inconclusive.
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Beauty, defeat and the unbroken spirit of Pakistan
These floods were not just a freak of nature - they were the unmistakable fingerprints of climate change.
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Pakistan & AI
The theme of this year's report focuses on AI and its vast potential to accelerate human development.
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Relentless power outages
This is not simply a matter of infrastructure or electricity theft
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Eid under occupation
This war is no longer about defence; it is about domination and total annihilation
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Story of missed targets
The tax collection target is likely to swell to Rs16 trillion
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Advice and accountability
The role of consulting firms in designing such systems begs not just the question of accountability but also of hubris
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Orlando Bloom expresses optimism about potential return to Pirates of the Caribbean franchise
Orlando Bloom discusses potential Pirates of the Caribbean comeback, during ITV interview on Deep Cover promo tour.
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JD Vance denies Gaza genocide after Theo Von confronts him on This Past Weekend podcast
Theo Von confronts JD Vance on Gaza war, genocide claims and U.S. role in Israeli military aid.
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TikTok star Khaby Lame detained in US over visa violation
Khaby Lame, 25, detained in US for visa overstay after Met Gala visit; released same day and has left the country
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Israel waging 'campaign to obliterate Palestinian life in Gaza': UN expert
Israel committed "extermination" in Gaza, targeting civilians in shelters in a bid to erase Palestinian life
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Bilawal warns Pakistan-India war threshold at ‘historic low’
Former foreign minister cautions that another attack could immediately trigger war
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Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds dismissed
Justin Baldoni’s $400 million counter-lawsuit dismissed by court, citing insufficient evidence for defamation.
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White House defends crackdown on protesters in LA as Trump calls for California governor's arrest
Trump's immigration policy sparks fierce clash between Democrats and Republicans over migrant deportations
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Air Karachi gets CAA nod, hopes to launch soon
Retired Air Vice Marshal Imran Qadir to lead Air Karachi as COO, backed by ex-Pakistan Air Force team
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Sana Mir becomes first Pakistani woman to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Sana was honoured alongside MS Dhoni, Sarah Taylor, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, Matthew Hayden, and Daniel Vettori
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America’s immigration dilemma: Law, accountability, and the crisis within
The writer is former press secretary to the president and former press minister at the Embassy of Pakistan to France
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US and China hold trade talks in London to ease tensions
London talks follow first public call between Trump and Xi since his return to the White House, held just days earlier
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Dozens of containers lost at sea as fire erupts on Mumbai-bound ship
270m vessel left Colombo on June 7, expected to reach Mumbai by June 10 with a 12.5m draft.
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Former beauty queen and Univision TV host, Patricia Fuenmayor dies at 51
Univision correspondent Patricia Fuenmayor dies at 51 following a private battle with cancer.
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Development banks pledge €3b to fight ocean plastic by 2030
UN warns ocean plastic waste could triple to 37M tons a year by 2040, up from 11M tons in 2021 if trends continue
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Apple braces for turbulent WWDC amid technical, regulatory storm
Apple lags in AI upgrades as rivals surge; courts may soon challenge App Store rules and fees in US and Europe
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Bilawal slams Indian aggression at Chatham House, calls for global action
The delegation stressed Pakistan’s armed forces, with the full support of the people, gave a strong response to India
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Pakistan's IT sector emerges as fastest-growing industry
The telecom sector also posted strong performance, with revenues reaching Rs803b
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Over one million Pakistanis went abroad for work in FY 2024–25: Economic Survey
Report highlights labor migration trends across provinces and regions, with Punjab leading way by significant margin
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Pakistan’s health spending below 1% of GDP, reveals Economic Survey 2024–25
The report reveals that the total allocation for health during the current fiscal year stood at Rs. 925 billion
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India blocks Sikh pilgrims from visiting Pakistan for Guru Arjan Dev Ji anniversary
PSGPC says Indian action undermines religious harmony
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Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25: wins, warnings and what’s next
Real GDP recorded growth of 2.68% in FY2025
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Pakistan’s power capacity hits 46,605 MW, idle plant costs burden consumers
The government said that this increase is primarily attributed to the addition of 2,813 MW through net metering.
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Economic Survey shows GDP, investment targets missed, inflation remains under control
Government managed to consolidate economic recovery by avoiding a ‘sugar rush’
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Portugal defeat Spain on penalties to clinch Nations League title
Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored his 138th international goal, plays key role in final
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India declares Shopian seminary unlawful entity
India declares IIOJK seminary unlawful under UAPA
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SBP hikes policy rate to 11.5%
Oil shock, global uncertainty drive unexpected 100bps increase
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FCC restores govt powers to block passports
Court suspends LHC ruling on travel bans
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Kabul's 'frivolous' varsity attack claim rejected
MoI says allegation aims to cover up Afghan Taliban support for terrorists
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President Zardari's China visit yields bonanza of MoUs
Deals focus on desalination, agriculture and tea industry development
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PTI, opp bloc agree on joint strategy
PTI, allies aim to align street and parliamentary strategy
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PM sees strong mineral export potential
Says Pakistan is blessed with abundant resources
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FCC CJ orders faster case disposal
Calls for stronger case management during full-court meeting
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Govt approves Rs4.4b for PIA retirees
ECC clears policy to import old cars, gives contradictory statement to SBP
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Study proposes tax, reforms on cement sector
Says improved competition, efficiency will address distortions, unlock growth
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Gold steady in range as global pressure persists
Rises Rs800 per tola; rupee settles at 278.82 per dollar
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Businesses term rate hike crippling, ill-timed
Traders warn of de-industrialisation, stagnation, vast SME closures
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Satellite internet plan in final stage
Awaits cabinet nod; security, spectrum made key to licensing
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Minister eyes EU investment in grid modernisation
Smart meters, transmission upgrades, battery storage among four priority areas
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Senate body seeks oversight of foreign-aid projects
Committee says govt institutions manipulate tenders, financial requirements
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PSX drops 1,174 points on rate hike anxiety
KSE-100 settles at 169,497 as investors await clarity on interest rate outlook
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Exports decline 7.14% in nine months
Machinery imports rise 10.28% as sport goods exports increase 12.99% to $319m
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KSE-100 drops 1,174 points amid cautious trading ahead of SBP rate decision
Market eventually settles at 169,497.36; SBP later raises the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50%
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European shares steady as investors eye US-Iran talks, central banks
STOXX 600 flat as oil and gas index jumps 8%; ECB and Bank of England meetings in focus this week
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SBP hikes intrest rates by 100 basis points to 11.5%
Policy rate jumps defying market hopes with effect from Tuesday
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Oil up almost 3% as US-Iran peace talks stall
Brent crude hits three-week high of $108 as Hormuz shipments stay limited
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Starmer's Mandelson woes deepen
UK PM faces vote on possible parliamentary probe
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Iran signals cautious openness to dialogue
Araghchi says US push reflects 'unmet war aims' Washington reviews Iranian phased de-escalation proposal
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Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
Suspect in Washington dinner plot appears in court
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Israeli strikes hit east Lebanon
Tel Aviv expands scope despite ceasefire
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9m voters deleted in West Bengal
Muslims systematically targeted to rig polls
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Muslims 'disproportionately' affected as 9m names struck off voter rolls for polls in India's West Bengal: report
Nearly a dozen Muslim families said some names were struck off voter list despite their documents being in place
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US secretary of state says Iran ‘serious’ about deal
Trump discusses new Iran proposal with national security aides
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Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people for 'glorifying or sympathising with' Iranian attacks
Bahrain said revocations followed royal order under Article 10/3 for harming interest or disloyalty
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Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations: FM Araghchi
Russia offers to 'do what it can' to help resolve regional tensions as Putin meets Iran FM Araghchi
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India-New Zealand free trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports and visas
The deal also provides a quota of 5,000 temporary employment visas for Indian professionals
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Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
Gaza faces massive cleanup, with 61m tonnes of rubble, says UNDP official Alessandro Mrakic
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Punjab issues heatwave alert as temperatures expected to surge in May, June
PDMA forecasts the temperature between 43°C and 45°C under normal conditions across the province
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Sinner motors on in Madrid
He is eyeing to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row
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PM Shehbaz approves spectators' presence for HBL PSL playoff matches: Naqvi
Encourages fans to use public transport or minimise fuel consumption
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Toulouse fall to first home defeat for a year
They still have a 12-point cushion over their closest challengers Pau
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Kane propelling Bayern to glory
They will face PSG in the Champions League semifinal
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Houston Rockets thrash LA Lakers
Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return
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Steep mountainside offers respite for daring Afghans
Hundreds of visitors travel each weekend to Reg-e-Rawan -- the moving sands
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Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final
The Blues will face Manchester City following a 1-0 victory
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Sinner motors on in Madrid
He is eyeing to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row
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Marseille see Champions League chance slip further away
They were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice
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Inter's Serie A title charge hits bump in road
They threw away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 at Torino
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Struggling Sevilla suffer late blow
Villarreal edge Celta Vigo to tighten their grip on third place
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Cummins hails teen wonder Sooryavanshi
The opener blasted 103 off 37 balls for his second IPL ton
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Barcelona on brink of La Liga triumph
Lopez and Rashford scored in Barca’s 2-0 triumph over Getafe
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Atletico build confidence before Arsenal but Barrios hurt
Alexander Sorloth struck twice in 3-2 victory over Bilbao
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Swiatek laid low by illness
Sabalenka marched on into Madrid Open last 16










































































































