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Citizens demand better traffic management
Criticise local traffic wardens for failing to manage flow of vehicles
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Digital monitoring of waste disposal on cards
Payments to be made to private firms based on digital data
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Hotels face action for height charge evasion
Building plans for one hotel have been cancelled, notices issued for others
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SMEs crucial for boosting export chain
Experts urge increased bank financing, tech adoption to empower SMEs
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Political stability drives stocks higher
Index goes up 573 points, aided by encouraging economic cues
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Gold rebounds, rupee appreciates
Yellow metal jumps Rs500 to Rs282,900/tola; rupee gains 6 paisa, settles at 278.65/$
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Trump's crypto token tops $10b market cap
Market gains additional popularity due to launch of TRUMP, MELANIA cryptocurrencies hours before inauguration
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'Integrate Uraan into CPEC phase 2'
Experts highlight significance of structural reforms, Chinese collaboration
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Govt to merge, wind up several science and tech entities
Cabinet approves proposals for enhancing efficiency, easing workload.
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NTDC restructuring, sell-off plan reviewed
Senate committee questions power sector reforms, IPP shutdowns, efficiency challenges in privatised DISCOs
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FinMin departs for Davos to attend WEF
Finance minister will take part in discussions on the growing burden of global debt on developing economies
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Offshore digital services may be taxed 20%
Govt considers up to 10 years in prison for tax fraud, placing individuals on ECL
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No one causes more fights than house help: Saba Faisal
Actor insists on silence amongst staff at home
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When waterline kajal with neutral lip does it all
Achieve a polished look with minimal effort
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Man arrested in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case
Bangladeshi suspect was apprehended in Mumbai
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Trump revives TikTok
Video-sharing app was back online in the US on Sunday afternoon
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Mufasa' leads box office
Prequel clawed back to top spot
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Virginia Woolf poems unearthed in Texas
Discovery reveals author's fun side
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Foraging past 40
For an actor who is a woman, this milestone birthday heralds the end
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Green skills revolution: are we ready?
Climate crisis demands urgent green skill development.
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Economic diplomacy as a game changer in Pak-BD ties
Pakistan and Bangladesh seek to mend ties through economic diplomacy.
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Academic autonomy: challenges and the struggle
Pakistan’s higher education crisis deepens with bureaucratic VC appointments, faculty insecurity, and governance issue
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Gwadar Airport
Gwadar is now open to the world at large.
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Welcome admission
Taliban rulers still suggest a dialogue with the TTP rather than taking a hardline approach against them.
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Ceasefire in effect
A lasting solution requires more than prisoner exchanges and temporary ceasefires.
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Facing the real problem
Several dozen Pakistanis die in Morocco tragedy; a reflection on why people risk everything for a better life.
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Rohit Sharma aims to bring CT to Wankhede
Indian captain has set his sights on winning the ICC mega event
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Sinner in quarters, Tien hobbles out
Swiatek continues her bid for maiden Aus Open title
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Real Madrid thrash Las Palmas
With a 4-1 victory they move to the top of La Liga
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England beat Pak in U-19 Women's T20 WC
Nigeria, USA register historic victories
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Manchester Utd, Spurs sink again
Back in form Man City hit Ipswich for six
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NSK renovation enters final phase
The deadline for completion has been extended for the third time
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Pak to give tough fight to all teams in CT: Shanaka
Ex-SL T20 skipper praises Fakhar Azam during ILT20
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India series ideal prep for CT: McCullum
Eng will face India in first T20 at Eden Gardens on Wednesday
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Shan eyes next WTC final
'We must strive to play more Test matches,' says the Pakistan Test captain
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Did Elon Musk Really Give a 'Nazi Salute' at Trump’s Inaugural Parade?
Elon Musk sparks outrage as alleged 'Nazi salute' at Trump’s inaugural parade draws criticism on social media.
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Ethel Cain defends #KillMoreCEOs post amid conservative backlash
Ethel Cain, aka Hayden Anhedönia, responds to backlash over her #KillMoreCEOs post after UnitedHealth CEO's murder.
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Trump vows 'tariff and tax' on countries to protect US interests
On the campaign trail, Trump also floated the idea of much steeper tariff rates up to 60 on Chinese imports
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World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on becoming US president again
Donald Trump sworn in as US President for second time to complete an extraordinary political comeback.
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Kim Kardashian sparks controversy with Instagram post featuring Melania Trump
Kim Kardashian faces backlash after posting Melania Trump's photo during the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
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Trump slams Biden's last-minute pardons as shielding 'bad crimes'
Biden said the pardons were to shield his family from "politically motivated attacks" and did not imply guilt
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Karachi University issues notification on student dress code
Notice explicitly prohibits students from wearing shorts, sleeveless or tight clothing, and casual slippers on campus.
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Trump promises 'restoration of America' in inaugural address
US president vows "revolution of common sense" while being sharply critical of outgoing president Joe Biden, Democrats
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Carrie Underwood praised for ‘America the Beautiful’ at Trump inauguration despite technical issue
Underwood wowed at Trump’s inauguration, delivering an a capella ‘America the Beautiful’ despite a technical issue.
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Mukesh Ambani among billionaires in attendance for Trump's inauguration
Tech billionaires like Elon Musk joining Trump's circle marks a key theme of his transition into power.
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Trump expected to extend TikTok deadline amid signals of cooperation from China
TikTok restored access Sunday, thanking Trump for assuring no hefty fines for keeping the app and its partners running
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Mark Zuckerberg ready to risk it all for Lauren Sánchez at Trump’s inauguration
Mark Zuckerberg’s attention seemed to be on Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, whose outfit sparked online debate.
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate Donald Trump on assuming office
"I look forward to working with him to strengthen the enduring Pakistan-US partnership,” PM Shehbaz wrote on X
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in under a year
Attacks, derailments, collisions marred railway operations as upgrades remained limited to improvements at stations
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia's highest national honour
Pakistan's top military commander met Saudi Minister of Defence, discussed evolving geopolitical challenges
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Passport department launches 24/7 digital monitoring system
Framework is set to improve transparency, efficiency and response times nationwide
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Collective fight against drugs urged
Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society
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Prime suspect in murder case arrested
Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours
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PTI protests founder chairman's conviction
Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge
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JI warns of worst economic crisis
Waseem highlighted worsening security situation has robbed people of peace, disrupted businesses, fueled unemployment
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal



































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