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Pakistan's first open data portal launched
Platform will provide public access to vital govt datasets, promote innovation
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'Over $100b needed for carbon-neutral energy sector'
Climate ministry says $50b required to hit 60% renewables target by 2030 despite 54% clean energy share last month
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Reserves hit 3-year high at $16.9b
No rate cut expected by analysts but survey sees inflation at 6-8%
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Govt urged to take back harsh tax steps
FPCCI says country needs investment-friendly, growth-oriented fiscal framework
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Solar net metering to add over 2,600 MW
Number of such consumers will also grow in line with SDG target
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Passenger car sales jump 32% in 11 months
Sales rise across all vehicle segments except tractors – industry seeks clarity on EV, HEV tax treatment
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Hydrocarbon reserves discovered in Khairpur
Post-drilling analysis included two Drill Stem Tests (DSTs) in the Lower Goru Formation
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GDP figure based on old data
PBS assumed full PSDP utilisation despite actual spending falling short, NA told
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Stoic Roman emperor subject of new exhibition
Oft-quoted Marcus Aurelius sees new online popularity
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Stop telling people they are old and ugly, says Samina
Screen veteran slams ageism and body-shaming
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Brian Wilson of Beach Boys dies aged 82
Pop visionary had crafted the group's biggest hits
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty
Producer was retried for offences against two women
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China shoppers swap luxury for pre-loved
Price wars rage as supply outweighs demand
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Asim and Merub end engagement with grace
Joint statement on IG requests privacy
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After the last word
When private writing outlives its author, who owns the story?
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Eid and Gaza
IPC Scale5 level means extreme food insecurity and nutritional deprivation
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The corridor that redrew the map
CPEC undermines New Delhi's vision of South Asia as its backyard
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From knowing to painting thyself
Beauty and brains are a lethal combination that can spark insecurity in others
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Sizzling Punjab
The severe heatwaves, coupled with dry weather, are expected to be followed by gusty winds and light rain soon
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US anti-immigrant crackdowns
Organisers have called the raids unconstitutional and dehumanising
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Assured confusion
The warning from the finance wizards that revenue numbers are already locked with the IMF
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Are Ibn Khaldun's ideas still relevant for countries like Pakistan?
The essence of Ibn Khaldun's ideas proposes a humanist and participatory approach to governance
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Trace Cyrus claims Brenda Song lied about being terminally ill and took his money
Trace Cyrus publicly claims Brenda Song lied about being terminally ill, stole money and faked multiple pregnancies.
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LHC takes up case against circus cruelty
Advocate Saeed termed the court's action a watershed moment for animal rights in Pakistan.
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Motorway police urge heatwave caution
The motorway police strongly advised against unnecessary travel between 11am and 4pm
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Man, mother gunned down
Victims targeted while returning from court hearing
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Work on Lodhran's first dual carriageway resumes
During the visit, the commissioner was accompanied by Lodhran Deputy Commissioner Dr Lubna Nazir
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Two criminals surrender
The Punjab government had announced a bounty of Rs 2.5 million
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Cop suspected in double murder
The incident stemmed from an ongoing land distribution dispute between the victims and the suspects.
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Man hacks wife to death
Victim's family walked in as suspect was dismembering body
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Child workers driven toward education: CM
NGO reports 37% conviction rate against forced labour
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Truck, loader rickshaw impounded after fatal crash
Following the accident, the police impounded both the vehicles and questioned the drivers.
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Iran to retain uranium enrichment rights, warns of potential Israeli strike
Senior official says tensions were intended to "influence Tehran to change its position about its nuclear rights"
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Pakistan secures $700m loan for Reko Diq project despite Indian opposition
This approval is a major setback for India, which had actively lobbied against the funding
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Murree, Talagang granted autonomy
Move gives autonomy to five districts, seven tehsils created over the past three years
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Day against Child Labour observed
In Pakistan, child labour remains a persistent issue
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IHC rules telecom's tower deal taxable
Orders telecom operator to pay Rs22b in taxes on transactional gain
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Pindi sears at 45°C
Authorities have urged residents to avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 4pm
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Govt moves to fix teacher shortage
The education minister also stressed the government's commitment to digital learning
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SC slams police over seized vehicles
Judges decry misuse as 'loot sale', summon report on case property cars
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Adviser oversees firefight effort
However, significant progress had been made in containing the blaze across the affected mountain range.
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K-P to unveil Rs21b health outlay
Ongoing, new projects target dialysis, ICUs, oxygen plants, and child diabetes care
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PHC seeks answers on Hayatabad crime surge
Petition cites daily robberies, poor policing and Safe City delays
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Mel Brooks returns in ‘Spaceballs’ sequel, set for 2027 theatrical release
Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt in the upcoming ‘Spaceballs’ sequel, set to hit theaters in 2027.
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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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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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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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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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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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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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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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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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Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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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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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy












































































































