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PARC faces legal challenge over hiring process
IHC questions chairman's reappointment as legal notice seeks to halt recruitment
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Energy firms locked in row over coal supply
Dispute sparks calls for accountability, intervention of power ministry
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IHC questions 'look-after' charge
Minister defends decision, saying chief economist appointed temporarily
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Rupee trades above 280/$ for 1st time since Jan'24
Closes at 280.07 while remittances record inflows of $3.1b in Feb'25, reflecting surge of 38.6% YoY
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Govt seeks to diversify lending beyond banks
The discussion focused on the growth of the insurance sector and its contribution to the national economy.
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Industrialists decry MPC decision to keep rate on hold
Warn that industries are already struggling to survive, further downsizing is expected after Eidul Fitr
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Palm oil stocks hit nearly 2-year low
Malaysia's palm oil stocks at the end of February fell 4.31% from the previous month to 1.51 million metric tonnes
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SBP holds policy rate at 12%
MPC cites widening C/A deficit, tax revenue shortfalls as key concerns
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Lady Gaga's mania for mayhem
The singer discusses her love life and latest album
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Hermes in spotlight at Paris Fashion Week
Fall and winter collections were on the catwalk
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Hanumankind's 'Run It Up' is made in India, for India
The rapper returns following the success of 'Big Dawgs'
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Hiba Qadir talks priorities as a first-time mother
Actor gave birth to daughter Aynur last year
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Saheefa Jabbar deletes her Facebook account
Actor shares personal struggles with contentment
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Maya Ali stuns with new photo dump
Fans admire actor's beauty and style
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Mission: Eternal – Why fans will forever be enthralled by Tom Cruise
With his love for action and Scientology, Hollywood's last remaining star has many a mission under his belt
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Sarfaraz backs Pak team after CT debacle
Ex-skipper expresses confidence in young squad for upcoming NZ tour
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Arsenal held by Man Utd in latest blow
The Gunners sit 15 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool,
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Ruvina, Muneeb in final round of cross-country 100m
Both Pak athletes participated in divisional round of 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games
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Rohit says 'not retiring' from ODIs
It was speculated that the India captain may quit format
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Real Madrid capitalise as Atletico stumble
Vinicius and Mbappe scored two spectacular goals, says Ancelotti
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India dominate CT after dismal Pak campaign
Blue jerseys and Indian flags dominated the scene in Dubai
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New Zealand captain Santner proud despite loss in final
The Black Caps went down to India by four wickets in a hard-fought title clash
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PCB furious over CT ceremony snub
The officials demand an explanation as to why the host board was ignored
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Elite capture and climate justice in Pakistan
The biggest problem is that the public doesn't understand its role in fighting climate change.
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Bangladesh: dynastic politics and newly-founded NCP
The NCP's slogan of a 'Second Republic' appeals to the people of Bangladesh.
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Is judicial decay behind immolation of societal ethos and civil chaos?
Denial of justice is one of the fundamental causes behind this reprehensible route.
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Well-deserved champions, but
There is thus little denying that under India, the ICC integrity is at stake.
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Understandably cautious
The bank's decision to stick to the current rate is pretty understandable.
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Address to joint session
President Zardari added a feather to his cap as he earned the privilege of addressing the bicameral
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Layers of false pretenses
The impact of USAID cuts has been, and is being, discussed in numerous articles, op-eds and analyses.
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Rs25,000 prize bond winners for March 2025 draw announced
Winners can claim their prizes by submitting their original bond and valid identification at National Savings branches
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies at 63
Harry Potter and Doctor Who star Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away at 63, his husband confirmed on Facebook.
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Lisa reveals her Taylor Swift karaoke go-to and first K-pop idols
Lisa of Blackpink reveals her favorite Taylor Swift karaoke song and the first K-pop idols she looked up to as a teen.
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UN condemns Israel's power cut to Gaza, warns of 'dire consequences' for civilians
Israel has cut aid and electricity to Gaza, disconnecting power to a desalination plant to increase pressure on Hamas
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Prime suspect in Mustafa Amir murder case 'confesses'
The investigation report of the prime suspect, Armaghan, was obtained by Express News.
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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey announce pregnancy, expecting first child
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news with fans on Instagram.
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Celine Dion warns fans about fake AI-generated songs circulating online
Celine Dion warns fans about AI-generated songs falsely using her voice and urges caution against digital deepfakes.
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Marco Rubio says 83% of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump
He announced the cancellation of 5,200 USAID contracts, with 1,000 programs to be restructured
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Elon Musk blames ‘massive cyberattack’ for repeated X outages
Elon Musk claims X suffered a "massive cyberattack" as thousands of users reported outages and login failures.
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President urges salary hikes, tax cuts in upcoming budget
Zardari also called for job creation and lower energy costs for the relief of ordinary people in next budget.
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Magic: The Gathering Unveils Exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair Collection
Magic: The Gathering's SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair drops March 25, featuring iconic characters and memes.
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PM Shehbaz assures Bilawal on addressing PPP's canal project concerns
PM stresses importance of cooperation between federal and provincial govts to ensure a brighter future for the country
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NADRA launches Pakistan's first 'Dematerialised Digital Identity Card'
Interior minister lauds digital identity card launch, calling it major step towards digital identity transformation.
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Elon Musk's X faces major outage, disrupting service in US and UK
Reports of X's outage surged to 40,000 in the US and over 10,800 in the UK, according to Downdetector.com
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The WhatsApp Republic: Economics of Digital Noise
The writer is an economist based in Islamabad. Twitter: @SalmanAneel or reach out via email at aneelsalman@gmail.com
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Find out what your ring finger says about your personality
Research suggests that the ratio between the ring and index fingers may be linked to certain personality traits.
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Indian student dies after avoiding food for over a year due to fear of weight gain
Sreenanda, first-year student living in Mattannur, India, had been under treatment for 10 days before her death.
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Russia, China and Iran strengthen military ties with annual naval exercises
The joint military exercise comes amid rising global tensions, with Trump disrupting traditional Western alliances
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American Idol judges stunned as Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell joins son’s audition
Baylee Littrell earns an unanimous vote for advancement, after the father-son duet leave judges in awe.
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Javeria Saud shuts down critic questioning Sarfaraz Ahmed's English speaking skills
Everyone gets nervous in front of the camera and sometimes forgets their words: Sarfaraz Ahmed
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Police officer martyred, four injured in attack on polio team in K-P
CM Afridi, Governor Kundi condemn the attack, calling it a cowardly act, vowing full support and best medical care
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Pakistan-Iran transit corridor formally opens
The inaugural shipment, comprising frozen meat, was transported via refrigerated trucks to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Confab on prison reforms in June
NJPMC to promote policy dialogue on issue
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'Upgraded' Safari train chugs off from Pindi
Minister says similar train to start in Sindh
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Nationwide anti-polio drive kicks off today
During the campaign, 45 million children under the age of five will be administered anti-polio vaccine
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Pakistan turns rivals into negotiators
Experts say it is not the first time country found itself at the centre of a geopolitical breakthrough
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Turkiye calls Netanyahu 'Hitler of our times'
Statement refers to arrest warrant sent out by ICC against Israeli PM
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Two Hazara traders killed in Quetta attack
Attackers, riding a motorcycle, targeted civilians at Hazarganji Fruit Market, escaped within minutes
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No breakthrough, no breakdown
Marathon US-Iran talks in Islamabad end in stalemate
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Trump orders naval blockade of Hormuz
Says vessels paying 'tolls' to Iran would be intercepted, CENTCOM to enforce blockade on Iranian ports today
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PTI hails Pakistan's mediation role
Hopes Gulf crisis will be resolved through talks
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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UK will not join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Minister says difference of agreement with Iran has undoubtedly strained things with Trump administration
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Tehran ready to reach ‘balanced' deal that guarantees lasting regional peace: Pezeshkian
Cites “double standards” by the US as main obstacle to reaching an agreement in a call with Russian President Putin
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire breach
Say it is open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in accordance with specific regulations
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest
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Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel
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Iran says it identified 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli attacks
Forensic chief says foreign nationals among dead
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Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite 'goodwill, forward-looking initiatives'
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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Iran's vice president vows to defend rights from Hormuz to compensation
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following 'Islamabad Talks'
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Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms
Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader
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Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque again, seeking greater access
Such incursions by Ben-Gvir are typically carried out without prior public announcement
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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
New humanitarian flotilla departs Spain in renewed bid to reach blockaded Gaza
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7m bpd after attacks
Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise
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Turkiye brands Netanyahu ‘Hitler of our times’ as flotilla case sparks sharp war of words
This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction




































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