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Senators call for fiscal reforms
PPP, MQM clash during NA debate on budget
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Karachi among world's 'least liveable cities' in global index
City only Pakistani metropolis to feature in Economist list
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CB refuses partial seat allocation
SIC counsel continues arguments in reserved seats case
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CJCSC confers civil awards
The investiture ceremony was held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi
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HCSTSI slams FBR arrest powers in budget
Hyderabad traders call new tax law clause 'draconian' and 'economic terrorism'
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PSX ends bearish over profit-taking pressure
Policy rate status quo, weak rupee fuel downtrend; index falls 254 points
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PM asked to save value-added sector
Exporters demand restoration of Final Tax Regime, Export Facilitation Scheme
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Aurangzeb pledges tax, energy and SOE reforms
Stresses need to stop fiscal bleeding as pension bill crosses Rs1tr
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Solar panel, hybrid car tax rejected
Finance body rejects 18% tax on solar imports; hybrid vehicle tax hike withdrawn
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Spending on water projects to fall short of target
Govt utilised Rs79.4b by end of May vs FY25 allocation of Rs142.6b
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Real Effective Exchange Rate improves to 97.81 in May
Represents 1.5% drop from previous month's figure of 99.30, according to AKD Securities
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GST hike feared to hit auto sales
Suzuki MD says 18% tax will impact jobs, push up vehicle prices
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Egypt, govt eye tech partnership
Both sides discussed possibility of holding joint workshops in cybersecurity and maritime cable systems
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Current account slips back into $103m deficit
Remittances offset trade gap, but gains remain fragile amid FDI drop, oil risks
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Food Network chef Anne Burrell dies at 55 in New York
Food Network star Anne Burrell, known for Worst Cooks in America, has died at 55 at her home in Brooklyn, New York.
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Only known oil painting Gandhi sat for heads for UK auction
Portrait will go on sale online next month
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Investor demands Victoria's Secret overhaul its board
Luxury brand has been accused of underperforming
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Matthew Perry death doctor to plead guilty
Salvador Plasencia was charged with actor's overdose
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Evolving, adapting since 1989
'The Simpsons' creators discuss long-running animation's legacy
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Snyder loyalists target new 'Superman' film
Director James Gunn claps back at trolls
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People don't want women in showbiz: Nausheen Shah
Actor shared her thoughts on overcoming cultural prejudices
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Kneecap court controversy, critics
Irish trio remain unbothered by recent legal woes
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Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke join Dune 3 as Paul Atreides’ twin children
Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke cast as Leto II and Ghanima, twin heirs of Paul Atreides, in Dune 3.
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Lahore receives scattered rain
In Lahore, the maximum temperature on Tuesday stood at 34°C.
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WASA to set up monsoon camps
MD says disposal stations must be fully operational with contingency plans for power outages
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Cotton farmers advised on crop
Farmers Advisory Committee (FAC) issued a set of guidelines to farmers, applicable till June 3
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Completion of projects urged by financial year end
DG instructed for timely completion of the projects without compromising on quality
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Vehari locality submerged in sewage for six months
Drainage repair work abandoned midway
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Rational use of farm inputs stressed
Entomologists urge to enhance their role in coping with the situation at the national level
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Peace committees' role in harmony hailed
The administration has registered 258 speakers, while imposing restrictions on 91 others.
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Officials told to explain Nankana encroachments
Notices issued by ETPB secretary
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LHC seeks proposals on shifting Tollinton Market
Justice Karim observed expressed the intention to make Tollinton Market a model for others to follow.
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11 senior officers reshuffled
Hina Rasheed has been promoted as Additional Secretary in the Population Welfare Department
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Man killed by robbers outside bank
The police said they were examining CCTV footage from the area and had launched a manhunt for the murderers
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Vehicle carrying hazardous milk impounded
The PFA director general said the adulterated milk was intended for supply to Lahore and adjoining areas
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'Water scarcity eroding agricultural capacity'
CM announces funds for geotagging affected areas
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Couple fall prey to 'honour killing'
Victims were living in Kahna after marriage following elopement
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Lack of local govts complicates 'khula' cases
Even when family courts issue 'khula' decrees, women have to wait months before Union Councils are able to finalize
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Tyler Perry sued by Derek Dixon for $260M over harassment, assault claims
Derek Dixon sues Tyler Perry for $260M, alleging sexual harassment, assault, and career retaliation on Perry's sets.
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Heirs seek justice in swing-related death
City SHO promptly visited the victim's home
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PPP workers decry favouritism
Criticism was also directed at the repeated nomination of weak candidates in Rawalpindi
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Hostel warden accused of threatening students
Students demand inquiry into hostel admin's role, protection for whistle-blowers
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Tarbela water levels drop dangerously low
Tarbela Dam's full storage capacity is 1,550 feet
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Metro fare cut sparks funding debate
CDA defends 100% fare hike as necessary response to rising fuel, maintenance costs
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Man kills sister for 'honour' in Rawat
In separate incident, four suspects stab taxi driver to death over old dispute
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli












































































































