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Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim
Thai PM Anutin says Thailand will continue military actions until threats to land and people end
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Massive magnitude quake hits Japan
Quake measured 6.7 and was 130 kilometres (81 miles) off the city of Kuji in Iwate prefecture
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Russia sentences ICC judges
Eight ICC staff, including the former court president Piotr Hofmanski, received prison terms ranging from 3.5-15 years
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Crypto mogul Do Kwon gets 15 years in jail
Kwon featured in Forbes magazine's 30 under 30 Asia list
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13 Gazans dead as heavy rains batter territory
Thousands of tents and homemade shelters now line areas cleared of rubble
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Pakistan enters digital-finance, crypto era
MoU signed with Binance on tokenising up to $2b in assets
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Muslim FMs reaffirm vital role of UNRWA
Condemn Israel for storming agency's headquarters in East Jerusalem
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SC rules forced DNA testing unlawful
Says right to privacy necessitates shielding people from encroachment into private domains
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PTI unveils revamped political committee
Reorganisation was carried out on the instructions of the party's jailed founder Imran Khan
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PM seeks global pressure on Taliban to rein in terror
Asks Afghan regime to address Pak security concerns; Reiterates Pakistan's call for peaceful dispute resolution
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Shehbaz meets world leaders in Ashgabat
PM holds informal talks with Putin, Erdogan, central Asian leaders, plus a formal meeting with Iran's Pezeshkian
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SBP backs expansion of security-ink production
Governor calls for developing SICPA as regional export hub as company marks 30 years of operations
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Stocks rebound strongly after 2-day breather
Index surges nearly 1,300 points, ends just shy of 170k mark
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Solar rush delivers economic and environmental dividends, study shows
Adoption of solar PV is cutting emissions, easing grid strain, boosting job creation
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SPI declines marginally, but yearly inflation continues to pressure household budgets
Sugar, gas charges drive YoY elevation at 3.90%; weekly declines 0.03%
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan strengthen PTA talks, set $2billion trade goal
Focus on broadening product lists, establishing digital connectivity to boost bilateral trade
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Pakistan’s reliance on ADB, World Bank loans raises concerns over dependency
Expert says new debts are 'shaping policy' as the government continues to borrow
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Oil dealers demand higher margin
Reject 3.12% margin, urging for higher 8% margin
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Government proposes legal framework to protect foreign investment
New policy designed to stave off undue interference by investigation agencies
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SBP expected to hold interest rates at 11%, with rate cuts moved back amid inflation concerns
Analysts push first cut to late FY26 or FY27; rupee, external pressures limit room to ease
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SBP pumps Rs10.48tr into banks
Gold prices surge Rs10,700 to Rs454,262/tola despite global retreat
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Government plans to raise petroleum levy to Rs85 per litre to settle Rs1.7tr gas debt
Proposal relies on SOE dividends and LNG savings as IMF reviews six-year plan
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Pindi seeks new master plan for beautification
Civic bodies invite proposals from national, international firms
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Daily-wage dengue workers laid off
Their duties have ended, and termination notices issued. Among those dismissed are 600 women
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Death toll in van crash climbs to six
Officials say two more bodies were recovered during Friday's operation
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Govt approves privatisation of 70 colleges
Privatisation process will begin in January 2026, at the start of the new year
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PNCA to host creative workshop series
Offers citizens opportunity to learn furniture making, metal embossing, pottery, more
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Two held, illegal arms recovered
Recovered weapons were seized on the spot, cases have been registered against both accused
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Islamabad set for mulberry-free spring
CDA accelerates citywide green upgrades, launches allergy-relief plan
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Study afoot to resolve traffic gridlocks on Murree Road
New traffic management projects for stretch will be prepared in first quarter of new year
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Over 30 Pindi villages get model status
PRMSC approves plan to upgrade municipal facilities in six districts
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Ring Road project cost rises by Rs17b
Phase-I completion pushed to March 2026, overall cost climbs to Rs50b
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Bilawal, Maryam trade courteous messages
Interaction comes as Bilawal wrapped up a four-day visit to Lahore
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Internet disruptions persist across Balochistan
Repeated disruptions in Balochistan highlight deeper issues of governance
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Pilgrims won't be allowed to overstay
Pakistan, Belgium to cooperate against illegal immigration
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Senate body calls NGOs over staffing rules
Recommends establishing BISP centres in well-known and easily accessible locations
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Couple, son injured in gas explosion
A gas leak reportedly filled the house, the explosion took place the moment Rukhsana lit a match to ignite stove
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Public hearings marred by violence and chaos
Elderly farmer assaulted during Sujawal public hearing
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Woman critical as hospital imposters held
Woman left unable to walk after accused administer injections, prescribe medication
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Govt defends e-challan, plans expansion
Traffic reforms, KU transport, water theft, public issues dominate PA
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Three of a family killed as car slams into parked truck
Family travelling from Hyderabad to Karachi for a wedding loses parents, son
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Man arrested for allegedly killing wife
Team of Khurrianwala police traced the accused through scientific lines
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Govt forms committee to boost cybersecurity
NCICS to make national information security framework and assess vulnerabilities
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JI to hold referendum on Punjab LG law
Hafiz Naeem terms LG Act a 'black law', alleges elite manipulation
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TTAP demands probe into 2024 elections
Opposition alliance calls for impartial CEC, release of political prisoners
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Winter woes: dense fog engulfs city
First major fog spell of the winter reduces visibility to near zero
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PA concludes first parliamentary year
As 2025 nears end, the provincial legislature's performance marred by controversy
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SHO, team in civvies accused of murder
Accident survivor says mistook plainclothes police in private car for kidnappers
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CM vows to boost tech, trade ties with Mauritius
Invites investment in Punjab tourism
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Century-old banyan tree axed for timber
Historic tree that served generations felled for Rs300,000
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RMB valuation and limits of traditional exchange rate models
Global focus is on the Chinese currency, sparking debate over whether it is overvalued or undervalued
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Is trade deficit rooted in structural weakness?
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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Low inflation may be misleading
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, economy has been constrained by excess of rules, permits and approvals
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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Resolving industry issues key to revival
SITE Hyderabad flags energy, infrastructure gaps; calls for gas tariff relief
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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US strikes kill five IS members
Forces say they struck more than 70 IS targets in what Trump described as 'very serious retaliation' for Dec 13 attack
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Wheelchair user flies into space
Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace, mechatronics engineer, was among passengers to cross Karman line
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‘Russian strikes aim to cut off Ukraine from sea’
Strikes have escalated even as US pursues uphill diplomatic drive to coax deal to end war
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How Hindutva hollowed out India’s secular promise
When a leading politician pulls a Muslim woman’s hijab in public, it is not a casual act
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Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Sources said Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
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Three Afghan migrants die of cold while trying to cross into Iran
The migrants tried to enter Iran on Wednesday but were stopped by Afghan border forces
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Seven elephants killed in India train accident
The driver hit emergency brakes, but the elephants charged toward the oncoming train
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US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Trump said Syria backed the strikes and the US was delivering “very serious retaliation,” he posted.
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Iran executes architecture student accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad
27-year-old allegedly confessed, becomes 10th person executed on espionage charges since June this year
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Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing amid rising unrest
Dhaka deploying police, paramilitary ahead of funeral; media and cultural sites attacked
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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













































































































