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Digital payments up 38%, but cash still dominates markets
SBP review shows 9.1b digital transactions mark record year amid trust, connectivity challenges
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Tax filers increase but show no income
Salaried class paid Rs555b in FY25; $21b tax exemptions erode revenue base
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Remittances termed invisible bridge that keeps families united
Remittances termed invisible bridge that keeps families united
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Crackdown on wheat smugglers launched in Pindi
21 people have been arrested, 291 tonnes of flour and 28 tonnes of wheat have been recovered
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QAU VC grilled over ‘misconduct’
Dr Jaspal tenders apology as lawmakers call for restoring discipline at top university
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Murree gears up for harsh weather
Rescue 1122 warns tourists to avoid unnecessary travel
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Screens take over childhood games
Once filled with outdoor games, childhood quietly transforms under tech shadow
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Capital moves to paperless property deals
A CDA spokesperson described the e-stamp system as ‘a move toward transparency’
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Traffic chaos grips Rawalpindi
Commuters caught in hours-long jams as Kachehri Chowk project begins
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PPP, PML-N at odds over AJK govt term
Bilawal's party fails to propose leader of house despite claiming majority
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Constitutional Bench takes up Khanpur Dam pollution case
WAPDA says unchecked boating, resorts polluting key water source
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K-P Assembly summons Peshawar Corps Commander
K-P Assembly Committee on Law and Order expresses dissatisfaction at briefings by IGP, chief secretary
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PN to induct Chinese submarine next year
Pakistan will get delivery of eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028
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Trump claims Pakistan among countries testing nuclear weapons
US president does not rule out Nigeria military operation
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Powerful 6.3 quake kills 20 in Afghanistan
Epicentre of tremor was near Mazar-e-Sharif city
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Man charged over UK train stabbings
He went in to do his job and he left work a hero
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Ex-PM Khaleda Zia tocontest BD polls
Zia, who led Bangladesh three times, was jailed for corruption in 2018 under Hasina's government
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Smog chokes Lahore, nearby cities
Rain forecast raises hope of improvement
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LHC slams govt over poor anti-smog strategy
"Around 70% of pollution in Lahore comes from transport emissions"
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Women polio workers manhandled
CM Maryam Nawaz orders enhanced security for vaccination teams
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Experts say stagnant water attractive breeding spot for dengue mosquitoes
Lack of awareness about common symptoms of dengue fever is main cause of rising cases
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Scholarships open doors for deserving students: KU VC
. The financial assistance will support 10 students enrolled in the four-year BBA programme at KUBS
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SHCC opposes police investigation in dengue death case
The police claimed that the FIR was lodged on the complaint of advocate Aamir Lutf Ali Zardari, father of the deceased
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Inquiry blames jail officials for mass escape
37 inmates still missing since mild tremors caused Landhi Jail wall collapse
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Girls' school 'sealed by land mafia' reopened
Town nazim rushes to rescue heritage site; SBCA denies issuing seal order
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Six endangered Arabian humpback whales sighted near Gwadar
Humpback whales found in Arabian Sea are species of baleen whale, after monsoon, they migrate into Pakistani waters
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Assembly unites on peace, governance
Lawmakers agree on joint strategy to restore stability; resolution seeks autonomy for LGs
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Colours of Pakistan set to bloom at Lok Mela
Islamabad’s iconic folk festival to celebrate unity through crafts, music, and traditions
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Nepali singer honours Reshma
Madan Gopal’s cross-border melody celebrates South Asia’s shared musical tradition
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Lahore police cop arrested for taking bribe from housing society owner
Sub-Inspector Adnan Warraich took Rs475,000 and two licensed firearms from complainant’s office near Thokar Niaz Baig
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Milly Alcock signs pro-Palestine film pledge
‘Supergirl’ star joins movement for boycott of Israeli institutions
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AI’s rise unsettles video game creators
Developers say efficiency may come at the cost of imagination
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Farhan Saeed to release solo album
‘Khat’ comes out on Nov 14 with Warner Music, Silent Roar
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‘Main Manto Nahi Hoon’ finally ends
Fans breathe a sigh of relief as controversial Humayun-Sajal starrer show wraps up after months of criticism
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Ustad Saami among 11 Aga Khan Music Awards laureates
Khyal maestro recognised for sustaining centuries-old traditions
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Eight children test HIV positive in Karachi's SITE area
Hospital blames quack doctors for emerging cases of infection, risking lives of innocent people
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More provinces, extended federal territory or empowered districts
As debate over provinces resurfaces, experts warn that fragmentation cannot replace empowered local governments
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Billion dollar digital fraud: call for effective cyber governance
Pakistan loses nearly 2.5% of its GDP, around $9.3 billion, each year to financial scams
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Kashmir's unending siege
Seventy-eight years on, Kashmir remains a human tragedy and political failure rooted in denial of justice and dignity
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Maintenance for parents
Lahore High Court’s ruling on parental maintenance rights sparks debate over morality, legality, judicial overreach
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Prioritising denuclearisation
Trump’s call to resume nuclear testing risks undoing decades of global progress toward disarmament, stability
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Another child dies in Karachi after falling into manhole
Tragic incident exposes criminal civic neglect; authorities vow action against responsible
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Lahore revives Basant 2026 but keeps kite-flying on a tight string
SOPs in place to balance cultural revival and public safety as Basant is set to be celebrated from February 6 to 8
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PHC declares crypto, digital forex ban petition ineffective
Court notes there is no dispute cryptocurrency currently has no legal status in country
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Army major martyred, five terrorists killed in Bajaur IBO: ISPR
President, PM pay special homage to martyred major, say his sacrifice for country is a source of pride for the nation
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Karachi-Dhaka direct flights to start in January
Pakistan envoy to Bangladesh discusses expanding trade, investment, and aviation ties in meeting with Muhammad Yunus
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Rare landspout seen in Gwadar ahead of nationwide rain spell
A rotating column of air rose from the ground towards the sky, attracting attention of people in the nearby areas
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FBR chief assures traders of relief on POS system, vows action against harassment
Traders complain they are facing excessive interference, penalties and shop sealings
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Rampant crime exposes policing failure in Sindh
As political influence restricts crackdowns against criminals, locals continue to live amidst lawlessness, insecurity
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Faiz Hameed appeals 14-year military court sentence, seeks judgment copy: lawyer
Former ISI chief convicted on Dec 11, appeal lodged with army chief two days ago
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Major terror attack thwarted as minor recruited online by BLA is intercepted
Sindh minister says underage girl radicalised via social media was stopped before being used in attack
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II convictions in IHC
PTI calls verdict politically motivated, seeks annulment of 17-year sentences
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Pakistan flags Christmas vandalism, attacks on Muslims in India to world bodies
Foreign Office urges global community to protect minority rights in the neighbouring country
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YouTuber Rajab Butt assaulted by lawyers at Karachi City Court
Attack follows bail hearing in blasphemy-related case; lawyers cite remarks made by Butt online
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Bhutto scholarships to fund Sindh students at Oxford
Fully funded scheme will support up to six Sindh students a year for graduate degrees at Oxford
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KP violence kills two policemen in Lakki Marwat, Tank
Attacks in Lakki Marwat and Tank add to concerns as police face rising militant violence in southern KP
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Pakistan’s bazaar economy runs the country while staying off the books
Wholesale, retail trade sits at heart of informality, has sizable share in jobs
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Pakistan found stability, but growth didn’t show up
Lower inflation, a steadier exchange rate eased pressure, but weak investment kept growth low and uneven
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NFC: addressing the politicised elephant in the room
Provinces receive rising transfers while federation bears debt pressure, stabilisation costs
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The 'net economy'
As financing is limited, digital exports offer stable source of foreign earnings
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World alliances shift, but the China-Pakistan partnership holds steady
Action Plan formalises a “shared future” vision while CPEC-II shifts attention to inclusive industry and livelihoods
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Target faces activist investor pressure
Struggling retailer bears intensifying pressure amid decline in sales
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Blackout exposes robotaxi emergency gaps
Incident renews calls for tighter regulation and disaster-readiness standards
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China issues rules for human-like AI
Aims to tighten oversight of services designed to simulate human personalities; targets risks
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Seed law overhaul sets up new national regulator
NSDRA replaces FSC&RD to tighten certification, oversight and varietal approval
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PIA deal, rate cut push PSX to peak
IMF-linked reforms lift market sentiment; KSE-100 index rises 0.6% WoW
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ECC advocates public-private partnerships
Asks education ministry to team up with private sector for continuity of uplift projects
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Sugar recovery improves as temperatures fall
Recovery nears 10% in key regions, easing prices as crushing season gathers pace
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Fintech access outpaces usage
ADB cites cost, trust and infrastructure gaps limiting everyday adoption
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Exports plummet 36% amid high costs, complex taxation system
High energy costs, falling farm yields squeeze exporters as industry warns rupee stability cannot be sustained
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Territorial rift persists as Trump-Zelenskiy talks yield limited progress
US president hosts Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago day after Russian strikes on Kyiv, territory remains key sticking point
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Houthi leader says Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered 'military target'
Recognition of breakaway region draws condemnation from African Union, Muslim-majority nations
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Trump hails Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire
At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting
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Hezbollah's disarmament 'an Israeli-American plan'
He said the army is carefully planning "for the subsequent phases" of disarmament
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Over 10,000 people displaced in three days in Sudan: UN
3,100 people were displaced from the famine-stricken city of Kadugli in South Kordofan
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Polls: Guinea junta chief headed for victory
A large security presence, including armoured vehicles, patrolled the capital's streets
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Caretaker PM's party leads Kosovo vote: exit polls
TV channel T7 put the VV at 43.5 percent, with other exit polls
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Zelenskiy meeting Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
The US president said he will call Putin again after meeting with Zelenskiy
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Nine killed, including five children, in stabbing attack in Suriname
Police officers opened fire when the suspect attempted to attack them during the arrest
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Low voter turnout marks Myanmar’s first election since 2021 military coup
UN, Western nations and rights groups say the vote lacks credibility as critics are banned
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Woman killed, family members injured as storms cause building collapse in Gaza
Rising seas flooded hundreds of tents for displaced families along the Khan Younis beach in Gaza up
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Bangladesh police confirm student leader killers fled to India
Report that suspects Faisal Karim Masud, Alamgir Sheikh fled to India via Haluaghat border, worsening diplomatic ties
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Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida as Russia hammers Ukraine with strikes
20-point peace plan 90% complete but Donbas region remains sticking point; Zelenskiy may put deal to referendum
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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































































































