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PSX stages strong comeback on easing fears
KSE-100 index recovers over 5,000 points, aided by blue-chip buying
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Businessmen sound alarm as deficit hits $25b
LCCI blames structural weaknesses, urges pivot to export-led growth
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Eco-friendly banana waste transformation project launched
Waste will be converted into textile fibre to reduce pollution, create income streams
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Experts stress solar policy clarity
Urge govt to attract Chinese manufacturers, draw lessons from ASEAN solar boom
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Govt kicks in energy contingency plan
It comes after Qatar expressed doubts about LNG supply due to Gulf war
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Indian basmati held up at ports
Nearly 400,000MT backed up, export deals halted as US, Israel attack Iran
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Govt to borrow mammoth Rs6.5tr
SBP to raise Rs5tr via MTBs, Rs1.5tr through PIBs; gold down Rs13,900/tola as global rally cools
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Govt refuses IMF help on 142 reforms
Finance ministry opts for biannual reporting as Fund presses for quarterly updates
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Three robbers surrender
Dacoits expressed remorse for their crimes, appealed to their accomplices to follow suit
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Rallies staged at universities in support of Ghazab Lil Haq
Events were organized in line with directives of the Sindh Higher Education Commission
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KMC to reconstruct 139 key roads under special initiative
Project expected to contribute to the rehabilitation of Karachi's infrastructure and improve civic facilities
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Incineration plant refurbished in Lyari
Cyclone tech to help in safe disposal of medical, industrial waste
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'Govt stopped electrical inspection 20 years ago'
Gul Plaza probe commission informed that lack of equipment, delays behind tragedy
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Fresh inquiry ordered in shrine dispute
Railways says shrine income funds staff families; Auqaf claims admin control
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Rawalpindi-Kahuta Road work still stalled
Dualisation of Kahuta-Soan Road and flyover at Sihala Railway Crossing yet to start
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Potohar Water Board gets government's nod
Punjab has passed a resolution and sent the case to the federal govt for legislation
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Balakot shooting victim laid to rest
Immediate aftermath saw a significant gathering of local residents and family members taking to the streets in protest
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Rawalpindi targets underweight meat sales
Each vendor is now legally obliged to supply one kilogramme of chicken or meat per purchase
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Verdict reserved on NCCIA staff plea
DG summoned as court questions delay, warns against victimisation
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Market set up for women vendors
Stalls feature bangles, mehndi, ready-made garments and other festive items that are popular purchases for Eid
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Power suspension schedule unveiled
In various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work
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IHC questions delay in bringing back fugitives
Officials from the Foreign Ministry told the court that the K-P government had yet to supply the relevant record
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Eid shopping frenzy hits twin cities
Markets bustle after iftar as shoppers rush to buy stitched and ready-made garments
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Remove Usman Dar's name from ECL: court
Court rules adding an individual to the ECL without justification or opportunity for hearing is illegal
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Punjab govt expands wildlife protection framework
CM highlights legal reforms, digital monitoring, new wildlife hospital
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'Cultural exchanges key to fostering unity'
Large number of Baloch students participated in the celebrations, presenting cultural performances
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Court seeks report on price control
Told that bananas being sold at Rs350 per dozen, meat prices surges to as high as Rs3,200 per kg
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Fool-proof security planned for Ramazan 21
Authorities instructed to enhance deployment of police personnel at mosques
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LHC orders IGP to recover abducted girl by March 24
Issues directive during hearing of Salma Bibi, seeking the recovery of her daughter for four years now
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Punjab to build 67 rainwater storage tanks
Rs310b initiative started in 52 cities; drain work to be completed before monsoon
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K-P LGs to function beyond expiry
Committee will also take into account the stance of the nominated members of the Local Council Board
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K-P stops arrest of illegal Afghans
Police say decision taken over border closure
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Pasni Fish Harbour revival plan gets green light
Bugti orders feasibility report by May, vows crackdown on illegal trawling
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Can a unity govt address our development challenges?
The issue is not a lack of potential but the absence of sustained institutional coherence
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Terrorism, memory and the politics of simplification
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is experiencing a sustained surge in terrorist violence again
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In the AI era
For many, especially those in unstable economic positions, this technological shift is experienced as a threat
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Pending justice
For a security discourse-changing tragedy, the slow drift of proceedings is deeply unsettling
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India's water war
Pakistan's water storage projects could go beyond what had been agreed under the IWT
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Broadening war spectre
Iran is unrelenting, takes on the Gulf monarchies
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Against tyranny, war and false saviours: Iran deserves better
International investigators have documented rights abuses that may amount to crimes against humanity
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Sonia Gandhi slams Modi govt for betraying Iran, surrendering to Israel
Blasts India’s 'disturbing silence' over Khamenei’s killing as abdication of principle
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Imran Khan's vision has 'improved remarkably': PIMS
The medical board performed comprehensive tests, including optical coherence tomography on both of Imran's eyes
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Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran
Most people wheeled bulky luggage over the frontier's foot crossing, while freight lorries formed a long line
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PM Shehbaz, Erdogan stress need of 'maximum restraint' by all parties in Mideast crisis
Both leaders agree to remain in close contact while continuing their efforts to bring peace, stability to the region
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Pakistani runners take part in prestigious Tokyo Marathon 2026
12 Pakistani runners participated in event, highlighting the growing interest in endurance running within Pakistan
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China sets economic course as 'Two Sessions' set to open in Beijing
Annual political gathering to unveil growth targets, policy priorities and new five-year development roadmap
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Iran war enters fourth day in 'smoke and blood' as global markets slide
Iranian drones hit US embassy in Saudi Arabia, causing minor fire damage, after earlier striking Kuwait mission
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia arrest Israeli intel spies 'planning bombings': American journalist
Tucker Carlson claims that Israel intentionally foments instability among the US Arab allies
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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint
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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions
Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier
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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish
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CDF Munir warns against any future misadventure, says response would be ‘far-reaching and painful’
Pakistan’s defence is 'completely impregnable' against external aggression, COAS assures on Marka-e-Haq's anniversary
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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep
Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent
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'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Participants turn event into protest against marital rape, domestic violence, and the wider structures of patriarchy
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Minority funds allocation sparks new debate
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
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President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Says people in uniform and without stood united, showing courage, resilience, national resolve
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit
LCCI urges lower energy costs, SME zones as planning minister eyes $100b by 2035
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IMF budget talks begin next week
Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Israeli bill seeks to scrap Oslo Accords, block Palestinian state
Far-right lawmaker says proposal aims to cancel 1993 agreement, expand settlements in West Bank
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels
Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1









































































































