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Stocks surge on Fitch ratings upgrade
KSE-100 index gains 798.23 points, settles at 78,827.74
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Govt plans to issue debit cards for PSEs
It will address petty cash issues; evaluation committee formed
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Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s long-term rating
Rating rises to ‘CCC+’ on improved foreign debt repayment capacity
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Industrialists decry insufficient rate cut
Call for further reductions to support struggling SMEs, boost economic growth
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Crypto shares surge after Trump’s remarks
Crypto exchange Coinbase’s shares climbed 3%, miners Bitfarms, Riot Platforms and CleanSpark between 4% and 5%
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SBP cuts policy rate to 16-month low
Governor projects 2.5-3.5% growth compared to 2.4% growth in FY24
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State will not be held hostage, warns Bugti
Says he is open to talks with Dr Mahrung for sake of peace
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‘PTI has no fight with army, institutions’
Party’s Peshawar chief says they do not want to trigger protests
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Ceasefire fails to end bloodshed in Kurram
Another eight killed, raising the death toll to 44 over six days of intense gunbattles
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Tickets allotted to families of ‘martyrs’
Late PTI activist’s widow’s name on list sent to ECP
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Pak players to see major change in contracts
Despite potential downgrades for some players, the PCB has assured that salaries will remain unchanged
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Pak duo in high spirits despite loss
Young swimmer Durrani vows to qualify directly for 2028 Games
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Djokovic downs Nadal in Olympics blockbuster
‘I never thought back in 2006 that we’d still be playing each other 20 years later’, says Serb champion
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Kishmala, Gulfam at 14th in pistol event
Pakistani shooters will have room to improve in upcoming event
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Italy’s Lenzi stuns top-seeded US boxer Edwards
Chinese shooter Sheng Lihao bags his second gold by winning men’s 10-metre air rifle
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Hamilton wins Belgian GP as Russell falters
It is the second win of the season for the seven-time world champion
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Belief key to Ireland’s home Test win
They celebrate four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday
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Stokes stars as England crush Windies
They sweep the three-match Test series
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Argentine crews make rowing semis
USA and Britain grab victories in the men’s races
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Security state and rentier economy
Security state and rentier economy
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Hows and whys of Bangladesh’s drift into violence
Hows and whys of Bangladesh’s drift into violence
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Our own contagion
Our own contagion
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Victims of Western ego
Victims of Western ego
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The 100 bps cut
The 100 bps cut
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Crying racism
Crying racism
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‘Honour’ killing
‘Honour’ killing
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Home is where nihari is
Being an expat Pakistani, our essence lies in our irresistible food
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ opens to spectacular $205 million
Film is enjoying positive reviews and excellent audience scores
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Last Supper imagery at Olympics offends Christians
Organisers have apologised but denied any disrespect
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Choose your next TV obsession wisely
These Pakistani dramas are worth clearing your schedule for
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The super scoop
Superhero enthusiasts have much to look forward to after Comic-Con 2024
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Sanam Jung announces birth of baby girl
Actor took to social media to celebrate arrival of the new-born
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Four succumb to burns after AC explosion
Fire in barber shop on 25th had injured seven people
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Cops in civvies assault man resisting search
Victim intercepted after withdrawing money from bank
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UK firms invited for solar project
CM Maryam highlights initiative aimed at economic relief
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ATC allows open jail trial
Application of Qureshi, Dr Yasmeen accepted
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PTI leader’s plea to transfer bail hearing dismissed
CJ questions Sawati’s counsel about joining investigation
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‘Serious focus needed to fight growing mental diseases’
Expert says human brain is very complex and so are brain diseases
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Property registrations dwindle amid tax hike
Dealers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi see their businesses suffer
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Citizens decry high prices at Sunday Bazaar in Pindi
Urge authorities to curb food inflation at the earliest
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PM Shehbaz waves olive branch with 'charter for stability'
Invites parties to join Misaq-i-Istehkam-i-Pakistan; Announces creation of Army Rocket Force; Grand ceremony held
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Convicts can't travel abroad, PHC tells Shibli
Court dismisses PNIL petition; extends bail for several PTI leaders
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CTD uncovers crypto trail in terror cases
CTD cracked the assassination case of Mufti Munir Shakir in an IED blast
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ATA rearmed with preventive detention clause
NA passes Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024
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Remand of dumper driver extended in fatal crash case
Five young protestors accused of burning dumpers handed over to police for interrogation
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Markets join festive Independence Day rush
Malls, stalls become packed with shoppers hunting for flags and patriotic outfits
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Chinese group plans Pakistan's largest textile unit
Punjab to house 100-acre special zone for $150m investment
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Event pays tribute to national heroes
Songs were dedicated to those who made operation Bunyanum Marsoos a success
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83.93 per cent clear matric science exam
Aina Farooqi from Montessori Complex High School secured the first position with 94.73% marks
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Three cops martyred in Kurram ambush
Authorities relaxed the two-day curfew in Bajaur
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Leaking garbage trucks spark health concerns
RWMC dump trucks blamed for accidents, toxic spills on Pindi's busiest roads
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Free plants handed out for Independence Day
Initiative aims to promote environmental awareness with spirit of Independence Day
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Thousands marooned in G-B as floods halt KKH repairs
Spokesperson says vehicles stopped near Gulmit Gojal
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Moody's moves Pakistan out of default danger
Agency upgrades credit rating to 'Caa1'
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Woman, aide arrested for husband's murder
Post-mortem of suspect's husband reveals fractured neck
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Rupee extends rally with gains of 20 paisa
Rises to 282.22/$ in inter-bank; gold slips Rs200 despite global hike
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Industrial zone on PSM land planned
ECC also diverts Rs2.9b publicity funds to upgrade PTV World for global outreach
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SBP warns of significant risks
MPC report flags inflationary pressures, urges fiscal discipline and reforms
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Stocks give up early gains, succumb to profit-booking
KSE-100 index loses 476 points in ongoing consolidation phase
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Gold continues downward trend
Silver prices rose, per tola up Rs59
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Trade deficit widens 44% in July
Iqbal calls it 'temporary dip', says raw material imports will drive up exports
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Sindh unveils SEPRA plan for cheaper power
Provincial authority to set independent tariffs
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Bourse enters consolidation phase
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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OPEC lifts 2026 oil demand view
Cuts 2026 non-OPEC+ supply growth forecast by 100,000 bpd
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Pak-China conference to target $1.2b momentum
Conference aims to expand trade, investment ties
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Sesame project targets 5,000-tonne exports
Joint venture introduces high-yield varieties, boosts farmer income, and eyes 50,000-acre expansion in Punjab
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Auto sales plunge 49% post-budget
June's buying spree ahead of tax hikes weighs on volumes despite 28% YoY rise
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Penalties on rice exporters waived
Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks
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NTC seeks zero duty on iron, steel raw material
On finished products like re-bars and wire rods, it recommends 11-20% tariffs
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OICCI proposes more climate finance, business role
Experts say Pakistan faces $40-50b annual funding gap
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26 migrants dead in two shipwrecks off Italy
Two boats left Tripoli, Libya, earlier in day, according to the Italian coastguard
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US HR report says India acts minimally
Pakistan rarely acts against rights abuses
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Aid queues turn deadly as 73 killed in Gaza in one day
European Union and 26 countries condemned the “unimaginable levels” of suffering
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At least 20 dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa
Boat with 97 migrants wrecks 14 miles off Lampedusa; up to 17 missing, 60 survivors rescued and brought to island
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Russian forces pierce Ukraine lines
Situation seen as quite chaotic along front lines
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US, China extend tariff truce, calming tensions
Truce offers a reprieve for global markets and businesses
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Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions met
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Ukraine targets drone facility in Russia’s Tatarstan
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage
Iraq's power outage was caused by record heat and high demand, triggering transmission line failures, officials said
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Gaza civil defence carries out 45 operations in a day
Al Jazeera reports Gaza teams aided crash-injured officer, evacuated wounded civilians, and helped gunshot victims
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Alcaraz eases past Medjedovic in Cincinnati
The Spaniard reaches the Cincinnati Open last 16
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Barca aim to add steel to youthful flair
The Liga champions look to improve their defence in the new season
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Hameed-ul-Haq asks PTF to hunt fresh talent
The former Davis Cupper has been a critic of the federation's policies
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Gul blames weak captaincy for ODI defeat
WI ended 34-year wait to win ODI series against Pak
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Pak bowlers climb in ICC rankings
Pace spearhead Haris Rauf also jumps two places
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Shaheens gear up for Darwin challenge
Muhammad Irfan Khan's men will begin their campaign today
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Akhtar slams Pak team after ODI disappointment
He blames Pakistan's failures on flawed policies rather than individual players
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Bring on Eng sledging during Ashes: Boland
He enjoyed watching England and India battle it out
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Rizwan praises WI execution
The visitors were humbled in the series decider at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy
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Pakistani athlete wins 3 gold medals at 2025 Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia
Tayiba Ashraf says this achievement is a gift to Pakistan for Independence Day
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on Wirtz, Ekitike, Kerkez and Frimpong
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Gavaskar questions Tendulkar, Anderson snub
He says both legends should have been invited for Test finale
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Prendergast seals top spot in ICC rankings
She was rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan
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Brevis stars as SA level T20 series
The right-hander smashes 125 not out off just 56 balls