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Rs13b set to be released for uplift projects
511 public welfare development schemes to be completed in K-P by June
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Senior civil judge, lawyer gunned down in Nowshera
Ex-Nazim shot dead in Kohat
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Petrol price to remain unchanged for next 15 days
Petrol will remain at Rs254.63 per litre while high-speed diesel will continue to be sold at Rs258.64 per litre.
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US tariffs weigh on oil economies
Pakistan, among oil importers, set to see some benefits from lower crude prices
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Bourse extends gains on rating upgrade
KSE-100 index rises 385 points, aided by record remittances and easing inflation
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Industry backs early approval of solar projects
NEPRA conducts hearing on KE's two clean energy projects in Sindh
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Scrapped wheat price triggers alarm
Farmers lament decades-old price policy shift tied to IMF conditions
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Consumers to see Rs51.5b power tariff relief
NEPRA to hold hearing on April 29; reduction of Rs0.0309/kWh for March
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Gold edges up amid quiet market
Price rises to Rs339,400/tola while rupee closes at 280.57/$, marking increase of 3 paisas
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Govt scraps 3% FED on property sale
Move comes after real-estate sector backlash; broader relief ahead of budget
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Pakistani-born scientist appointed to Scottish Science Advisory Council
Dr Abbasi became the first Pakistani appointed to the Scottish science council, advising ministers on science and tech
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'Ball in China’s court': Trump on tariffs, trade deal
Trade tensions with Beijing have escalated further since Trump took office in January, worsening US-China relations
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Adolescence hits 124m views, climbs past Dahmer on Netflix all-time list
Netflix's 'Adolescence' becomes third most-watched show ever with 124m views, beating 'Dahmer' in global rankings.
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Shaheen Afridi sets first-over record as Qalandars end Kings' winning streak
The Lahore captain continues his first-over dominance in HBL PSL X, setting a new record in the league’s history.
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Karachi bans motor-cab rickshaws on 11 major roads
It will remain in effect from April 15 to June 14, 2025. Violators will face legal action under Section 188.
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Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reunite at ‘Another Simple Favor’ event after SXSW tension
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reunited in London for 'Another Simple Favor' after awkward SXSW red carpet moment.
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William Levy arrested in Florida on intoxication, trespassing charges
Actor William Levy was arrested in Broward County on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing in Weston.
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France expels 12 Algerian diplomats in escalating diplomatic row
France expels Algerian diplomats after Algiers retaliates over arrest tied to Paris kidnap of activist Amir Boukhors
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Feminisation of CSR and ESG roles in Pakistan
Social norms also have a big influence on this trend in Pakistan.
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A city long yearning for peace
Karachi has been in the grip of periodic outbreak of violence.
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Child, crime and charity
The Sindh government established its first juvenile court in Karachi in 1993
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Training trans-persons
Transgender people have historically struggled against systemic discrimination
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Violence against children
A law not enforced is a law in name only.
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A reset with the US!
This is likely to torpedo the specter of bilateralism in weeks and months to come.
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Single motherhood
Maternity policies typically assume the presence of a nuclear family.
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Iran must ‘eliminate’ enrichment program, US envoy says despite earlier concession
IAEA says Iran has 274.8kg of uranium enriched to 60%, approaching the 90% level needed for weapons-grade material
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IPL: Punjab Kings pull off shocking win as they defend record-low total against KKR
After being bowled out for just 111 in 15.3 overs, Punjab stunned the visitors by dismissing them for 95 in 15.1 overs
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Hamas says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas says it lost contact with Edan Alexander's captors after Israeli strike on location where he was held in Gaza
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Govt skips fuel price cut, redirects funds to Balochistan projects
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement during a federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
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Saddar Bird Market embroiled in dispute
Residents cite encroachments, while traders insist they have legal rights to use the space for their businesses.
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Sindh bans use of plastic bags across province
The ban will take effect 60 days after its approval by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah during a cabinet meeting.
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Trump threatens to remove Harvard's tax-exempt status over policy dispute
Trump froze $2.2B in federal funds in retaliation for Harvard’s defiance of the administration’s campus policies
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Muhammad Ali Durrani demands justice, compensation for Pakistani labourers killed in Iran attack
The senior politician and former federal minister, along with his wife, visited the homes of labourers from Bahawalpur
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Imran Khan denies authorising talks with establishment, says Barrister Gohar
PTI chairman dismisses claims by Senator Azam Swati, who had suggested that Imran Khan had approved backchannel talks.
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Sindh approves 20% grace marks for intermediate students in Karachi
The decision comes in light of a report submitted by a sub-committee formed by the Sindh Assembly earlier this year.
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Direct Tashkent-Islamabad flights to start in May: Uzbekistan Airways
Currently, Uzbekistan Airways operates bi-weekly flights between Tashkent and Lahore on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Punjab finalises bill to regulate acid sale to protect women
Violations will carry serious penalties, including up to three years in prison and a fine of Rs500,000
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At least two killed, 16 injured in Hazara bus crash
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a Rawalpindi-bound passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a drain.
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Rahul, Sonia Gandhi named in money laundering case by India’s financial crimes agency
ED seized ₹7.52b in assets linked to Rahul, Sonia Gandhi case; both were questioned in 2022 as part of the probe
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Four Pakistanis among 11 dead after migrant boat sinks off Libya: FO
Foreign Office activates Crisis Management Unit as efforts continue to identify remaining Libya boat tragedy victims.
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HBL PSL X: Lahore Qalandars outclass Karachi Kings by 65 runs
Fakhar and Mitchell’s 125-run stand powers Qalandars to 201/6 as Kings collapse for 136 in a 65-run defeat.
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Govt announces special courts, university quota for overseas Pakistanis
PM Shehbaz hailed the diaspora at the Overseas Convention while also announcing plans to build an airport in Mirpur.
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'Even ten generations of terrorists can't harm Pakistan': COAS Munir
Army chief reaffirms unity, resilience, and strength of overseas Pakistanis during historic convention in Islamabad.
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Pakistan considers first-ever US crude oil imports to ease trade imbalance
Pakistan may import up to $1b in US crude, matching its current oil and refined product imports, says refinery exec
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China orders suspension of Boeing jet orders amid trade row
The move comes as US-China trade tensions rise, with Washington tariffs on Chinese goods reaching up to 145%.
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International students sue Trump administration over revoked US visas
International students sue Trump administration over revoked visa, citing lack of due process and fear of deportation.
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Sindh govt to cancel registration of old, unsafe commercial vehicles
Karachi to get 34 electric, 5 double-decker buses by June; 100 more buses, 500 e-taxis also planned: Sharjeel Memon
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Govt draws Senate flak over net metering reversal
Lawmakers accuse IPPs of profiteering, demand transparent solar policy
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SC steps in to restore Imran's legal access
Lawyer meets Imran after months-long restriction
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UNSC confirms rise in TTP attacks from Afghanistan
Report describes Pakistan's actions as major setback for group
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Malakand security to be handed back to civilian forces
Police to take charge; Key huddle pledges finances, job opportunities; PSL matches confirmed for Peshawar city
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Pakistan slides one spot on graft index
CPI score rises to 28 despite lower ranking
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JUI-F's Fazl rejects 'anti-Islam laws'
Declares readiness to face jail or execution for religious principles
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Pakistan, Cambodia review priorities ahead of JTC
Ministers focus on pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics as business bodies push B2B follow-up
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'Economy needs structural reset'
Industry calls grow to tackle informality, red tape and export underperformance
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Action on inferior LPG cylinders sought
Senate body gives govt two-week time to introduce legislation to increase jail term, penalties
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PSX modestly lower amid volatile trading
Index drops 187 points as investment, geopolitical concerns weigh on sentiment
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Pakistan, UAE close to signing economic deal
CEPA will help double trade, remove obstacles
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ECC agrees to sell old PASSCO wheat stock
Proceeds will be used to clear liabilities of banks, employees of closed company
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Govt signals regulatory easing to Japanese firms
SAPM also highlights one-window SEZ facilitation at business forum
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Fixed power cost to raise Rs132b
Households up to 300 units face new charges as govt shifts subsidy to industry
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Remittances stay strong at $3.46b
EU, Western inflows offset US decline; SBP projects inflows at $42b for FY26
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China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses
Benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, SSEC rose 0.13%, while blue-chip CSI300 Index, CSI300 inched higher by 0.11%
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Gold continues rally for second day, silver remains steady
Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385
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Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
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Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
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Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
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US, Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership
Vance meets Aliyev, discusses peace with Armenia
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Trump's deportation drive questioned
US immigration officials grilled by Congress
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US will have to do ‘something very tough’ if no Iran deal, says Trump
Netanyahu says Iran talks top his agenda with Trump, urging a tougher US stance on Tehran’s missiles
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Jamaat-e-Islami leader rises from obscurity to challenge for Bangladesh’s top job
Shafiqur Rahman, once marginal in Bangladeshi politics, now vies for PM as Jamaat chief
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India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
The new regulations will take effect from February 20
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India skips IWT case proceedings at The Hague
Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers
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Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops
Awaits international mandate before deploying up to 8,000 troops for a new Gaza peacekeeping force
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South Korea to start reviewing US investment projects ahead of enacting bill
South Korea acts to soothe trade tensions after Trump threatens auto tariffs over delayed $350bn investment bill
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Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President's visit
Police use tear gas, pepper spray to disperse thousands opposing Herzog’s visit
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New Zealand mosque shooter showed anxiety, not depression, say former lawyers
Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing
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PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia
ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Muslim bloc warns Israel against West Bank annexation
Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity
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Bangladesh poll campaign ends
Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan to bat first after US win toss
The match is being played at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
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Record-breaking New Zealand crush UAE
Both openers scored commanding half-centuries
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Ukrainian athlete to wear black armband
The body banned skeleton racer’s black helmet
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Liverpool need 'perfection' to reach Champions League, Slot
The Reds conceded twice in a dramatic finale to lose 2-1 to Manchester City
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What next for crashed Vonn?
She had suffered a "complex tibia fracture" to her left leg in a heavy crash
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Man City eye Premier League title twist
Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years
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Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India
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What next for Vonn after the painful end to Olympic dream?
Veteran ski star hospitalized after severe crash in downhill event
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'Good sense' hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead
Decision taken to ‘protect the spirit of cricket’ after week-long standoff
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Australia forward Goodwin suffers injury blow ahead of World Cup
Rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia's home friendlies against Cameroon in late March
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'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock
Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring
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Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
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UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup
They will begin their campaign against New Zealand
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Nepal’s grit wins applause
They suffered a narrow loss to England











































































































