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PSX roars back with 5,700-point rally
Banking, fertiliser stocks power 3.29% surge amid strong corporate earnings
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SBP sets reduced office hours for Ramazan
Public dealing to close at 2pm on weekdays, 12:30pm on Fridays
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Apple to manufacture iPhones in Pakistan
Govt agrees to offer land at discounted rates, 8% performance incentive to tech giant
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5G spectrum auction on March 10
Govt offering 597 MHz in several bands; auction to increase telcos' earnings
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Govt to take $600m SCB loan
Commercial inflows fall short as Islamabad misses foreign loan, bond targets
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PTI deal: PM's aide spills the beans
Rana Sanaullah says Imran rejected a quid pro quo offer in November 2024
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NA panel announces motion against climate ministry
Members also took notice of the CDA's failure to provide the required documentation
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SC rejects lawyer's request to meet Imran
Khosa argued that while the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) two-member bench had suspended the sentence
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'Cases can't be used for harassment'
SC says courts cannot serve as passive venues for perpetuation of social prejudice
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‘Dracula’ stage drama, Cynthia Erivo come under criticism
Some audience members commented online that Erivo appeared to still be learning parts of the script
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Fourth alleged rape victim testifies against Marius Hoiby
Norway princess's son faces 38 charges, including raping women who were asleep
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Mystery of US news anchor's missing mother deepens
Authorities fail to identify suspect, say they are pursuing multiple leads
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Actor Shia LaBeouf posts 'free me' after arrest
He allegedly struck two men in disputes at Mardi Gras party
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Berlin Film Festival comes under fire for its silence on Gaza
Dozens of celebrities slam its censorship of artists opposed to Israeli genocide
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Taylor Swift wins 'IFPI Global Artist of the Year' award
Her fourth straight triumph further solidifies her dominance in global music industry
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'Fishaar-e-Fun' brings inspiration to Karachi
Exhibition features works by renowned artists, will continue until February 19
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Experts warn against fried, sugary foods during Ramazan
Nutritionist advises balanced sehri, light iftar to prevent acidity, heartburn and blood sugar complications
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Judicial probe unveils alarming safety failures
Building lacked crucial emergency lighting, blocked escape routes
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Surgeons heal through art
Medical professionals showcase hidden talents beyond Ots
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Family protests over alleged fake encounter killing
CTD arrested Hamdan on December 29; his mother states it was an enforced disappearance before being killed
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KU VC inaugurates revamped enrollment unit
'Improving this department means ensuring convenience, guidance, and confidence for our students'
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Ramazan brings new school timings
Primary schools with single shift will operate from 8am to 12:30pm, with a slight adjustment on Fridays
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Police roll out security plan for holy month
Over 26,000 personnel to guard mosques, markets, bazaars during the month
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City buzzes as Ramazan moon sparks first-day rush
Markets, mosques and main roads jammed as residents rush to prepare, triggering severe traffic snarls
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Inmate found 'hanged' in central jail
Proceedings under Section 174 CrPC have been initiated
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1.07m wheat bags under investigation in PASSCO case
Inquiry widened as growers accuse officials of diverting 80% stock
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Motorway cop shot dead by brother
Injured officer was being shifted to hospital for medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries on way
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Probe launched into girl student's death
Official sources claimed that student had reportedly been experiencing depression for some time
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Home dept opposes plea for province-wide Basant celebration
Report stated that ensuring public safety remains primary responsibility of deputy commissioner concerned
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Major cocaine smuggling bid foiled
4.482kg of cocaine were recovered, narcotics had been skilfully concealed within the luggage
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Christians begin Lent, Muslims observe first fast
Security tightened at churches, mosques; price magistrates given special powers
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Free rations halved this Ramazan
Only larger groups have maintained visible relief efforts
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Mother, 3 children killed in road accident
Rescue 1122 dispatched two emergency vehicles and over six rescuers and paramedics to the scene
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Capital gets cashless Ramazan markets
All bazaars will operate on a cashless basis, allowing customers to make payments by scanning QR codes
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Burn victim alleges police abuse
Victim's family accuses police of torture, abandoning victim at PIMS hospital
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Kundi calls dialogue key to peace
He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to fostering excellent relations, promoting trade with all neighboring countries.
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Bugti distributes Rs3.2b interest-free loans
He announced that the loans would enable modern farming on 35,609 acres of land
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K-P reopens major roads after PHC order
PTI protesters dispersed; traffic restored on motorways, highways following directive
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Bangladesh FM thanks Dar for 'warm felicitations', seeks closer relations
Dr Khalilur Rahman and Shama Obaed Islam assumed offices of FM and state minister for foreign affairs
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PTA announces 5G spectrum auction on March 10
Chairman says applications for auction must be submitted by February 27, with $15m bank guarantee
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India tune up for Super Eights with hard-fought win over the Dutch
Dube hits a quickfire 66, including two sixes and a four off Colin Ackermann, reaching fifty off 25 balls
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Manipur's long road to peace
Ethnic strife in Manipur demands political courage
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Need for an alternative Baloch leadership in Balochistan
Appeasement won’t work; consistent policy and reform might
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No more limits...
With New START gone, nuclear restraint gives way to rivalry
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Paternity leave right
Recent decision by the federal ombudsperson for protection against harassment established men's paternity leave rights
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Widening skill gap
Pakistan must move beyond incremental fixes, undertake structural reform if it is to bridge the widening skills gap
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Ramazan and essentials
Government decision to raise prices by Rs5 and Rs7.32 for petrol, HSD, respectively, on Ramazan eve disturbs lives
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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









































































































