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Snow White' fails to excite Hollywood
Reboot of the classic story fizzled at lacklustre premiere
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Fans dedicate new bench to Liam Payne
Late singer was honoured in Buenos Aires
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Pakistani cinemas shutting down at an alarming rate
Forty per cent of screens have shut down since the Bollywood ban
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Written in the stars
A guide to makeup by your sun sign
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Trade war to sap growth in Canada, Mexico, US
Economic slowdown will cost US larger than tariffs are supposed to generate: OECD
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IMF review conclusion props up stocks
Index rises 663 points, aided by tax target revision and higher oil prices
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EFS amendments feared to harm apparel sector
Exporters urge FBR to act against misuse of facility instead of penalising SMEs
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Govt, World Bank discuss $20b growth plan
Finance minister stresses fiscal, trade, and health reforms for sustainable development
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Mineral wealth stands at $8tr
Govt engages investors to extract reserves, plans conference for next month
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Minister urges port's role in boosting trade
The PQA chairman briefed the minister on ongoing projects.
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Top-listed firms paid Rs1.22tr in taxes in 2024
KSE-100 companies contributions rise 2.2% in CY24 accounting for nearly quarter direct tax collection
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PM to unveil relief steps for industries soon
Plans afoot to bring new bankruptcy law to help struggling industries recover
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Gold rises to fresh peak at Rs314,800 per tola
Bullion takes cue from global developments; rupee gains 4 paisa to 280.17 against dollar
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LSM growth contracts by 1.8%
Chances of recovery stay slim as high interest, import controls stifle growth
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Digital currency: regulating Pakatan's FinTech future
Cryptocurrency adoption in Pakistan is rooted in harsh economic realities.
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Seismic shift in US foreign policy
Trump's unilateral foreign policy actions also include withdrawing from World Health Organization
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Gen X and Gen Z in conversation
Gen X and Gen Z have much to learn from each other
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Dug-up Karachi
The ongoing transport infrastructure projects in Karachi are the notable cases in point.
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Education emergency
This figure is not just an indictment of the education system but also a violation of fundamental rights.
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Anti-govt drive
The rising incidents of terrorism in K-P and Balochistan.
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Message in a bottle
Globally, microplastic pollution has become a major topic of concern and worry among public health experts.
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Mortal Kombat 2 Teases Epic Showdown with Shao Kahn and Johnny Cage
Mortal Kombat 2 stills reveal Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, and Adeline Rudolph as Kitana.
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Modi makes debut on Truth Social, highlights friendship with Trump in first post
Truth Social, owned by Trump Media and linked to former US President Trump, launched on Monday with PM Modi’s debut.
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Taylor Swift’s casual outfit on date with Travis Kelce sparks debate among fans
Taylor Swift’s casual date night look with Travis Kelce sparks debate, with fans torn between chic and tacky.
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Violence erupts in India's Nagpur amid controversy over Aurangzeb's tomb
In response, police used cane charges and tear gas to control the situation, resulting in the injuries of four people.
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Harvard announces free tuition for students from families earning up to $200,000
Harvard will provide free tuition for students from families earning $200k or less, expanding financial aid in 2025.
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Harvard to provide free tuition for families earning under $200k annually
Harvard’s new move, starting in 2025-26, aims to make the institution more affordable and accessible to more students
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Trump warns Iran over Houthi attacks on US, foreign ships in Red Sea
The US struck the Houthis in response to their repeated attacks on Red Sea shipping, threatening vital trade routes
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Researchers warn of rising heart disease risk due to hot weather in coming decades
The study found that 7.3% of Australia's cardiovascular disease burden from 2003-2018 was linked to extreme heat
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PM discusses investment opportunities with Afiniti CEO
Shehbaz Sharif says he is overseeing programmes to equip Pakistan’s youth with IT, AI, and advanced tech skills.
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Actress Maryam Nafees blessed with baby boy
The actress and her husband, filmmaker Aman Ahmed, also posted heartwarming pictures holding their newborn.
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Pollution: A global concern
Pakistan’s high ranking in IQAir is deeply concerning
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Ford develops petrol-inspired fragrance for car enthusiasts
Petrol ranked higher than wine and cheese in terms of what people would miss when making the shift to electric cars.
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Modi claims Trump has clear roadmap for second term
Modi and Trump agreed to resolve tariff disputes, aiming for $500B trade by 2030 with a deal segment by fall 2025
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Syria to receive 2.5b euros in EU aid to support post-war recovery
Syria’s 14-year civil war has killed hundreds of thousands, displaced millions; EU pledges 2.5 billion euros in aid
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Pakistan-Afghan jirgas agree on ceasefire, reopening of Torkham border
The joint meeting led to an agreement to temporarily halt controversial construction on the Afghan side of the border.
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Brooke Warne launches new cooking channel
Late cricketing legend, Shane Warne's Daughter celebrates her new YouTube channel, sharing cooking videos.
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Naseer Soomro, Pakistan's tallest man, dies after prolonged illness
Standing at 7 feet 9 inches, Soomro had been suffering from a lung disease for several months
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Boxing set to make Olympic comeback in Los Angeles 2028
The IOC will vote on boxing’s inclusion in LA 2028 this week, with approval expected due to the sport's popularity
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Jenna Ortega teases Wednesday season 3 as season 2 nears completion
Jenna Ortega reveals that writers are brainstorming ideas for Wednesday season 3 while season 2 is in post-production.
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Decade-old ordnance explodes in Syrian port city, killing at least 16
White Helmets recovered 16 bodies, including 5 women, 5 children, after explosion in Latakia building; 18 injured
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Finance ministry refutes reports on Aurangzeb’s salaries, pensions statement
Ministry says finmin did not mention any revision of pay scales or salary increases for govt employees in his speech.
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Stranger Things season 5 trailer release could arrive sooner than expected
A viral fan theory suggests the Stranger Things season 5 trailer may drop on March 22, Will Byers' birthday.
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Second large oil, gas reserves discovered in Waziristan
MPCL informed PSX that new hydrocarbon reserves have been found in the Spin Wam-1 well, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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PTI decides to attend Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting
PTI has submitted a list of 14 names to National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq
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Gold prices soar to record high locally, internationally
In local markets, the 24-carat gold rate per tola increased by 1,100 rupees to hit a new record of 314,800 rupees
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Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise spotted together again, just a month after last sighting amid rumors
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were seen together in London again, continuing their close friendship with casual outings.
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Maitland Ward attributes her career shift for newfound respect
Maitland Ward discusses how her shift from Hollywood to adult films brought her more respect and empowerment.
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Will government employees get a pay and pension hike in the next budget?
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms response in writing to the National Assembly.
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Rs200 prize bond winners for March 2025 draw announced
The National Savings Centre announced the winners of the Rs200 prize bond draw, held in Faisalabad on March 17, 2025.
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IHC petition seeks Imran Khan sentence suspension, bail on medical grounds
Barrister Salman Safdar cites 15% vision, requests urgent hearing in Toshakhana-II and £190m cases
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Punjab CM says Katcha areas cleared after six-week operation
Maryam thanked Sindh Police and the Sindh government for their cooperation in the tri-border areas
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K-P CM warns against politicising Imran Khan’s health
Sohail Afridi says mockery made of former premier’s health, vows best possible medical treatment as top priority
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Opposition sit-in enters day two, vows to continue until Imran shifted for eye care
TTAP leaders allege supplies cut, police seal Red Zone as protests spread
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IHC bans substandard sacks for food items
Court observed that flour being packed in old cement bags was contributing to serious illnesses
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Man held with 1,200kg fake bonds packets
FIA spokesperson says suspect was engaged in deceiving the public by manufacturing, selling fake products
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2,500 patients await bypass surgery at PIC, LHC told
LHC seeks replies over allegations of delayed, inadequate medical facilities for heart patients
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4-year-old boy beaten to death by neighbour
Boy died after allegedly being assaulted by neighbour in Defence B area following a dispute between children
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Ex PML-N spox Zaeem Qadri laid to rest
Qadri died of heart attack at 61; senior leaders, supporters gathered to attend funeral prayers, pay respects
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Woman dies in roof collapse
Two others injured, shifted to hospital for treatment
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10th Faiz Festival 2026 opens at Alhamra
Opening ceremony drew delegates from Pakistan and abroad, reflecting global resonance of Faiz's message
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CPNE, Muzammil discuss Rs1.4b dues
Verification of accounts worth Rs798 million from provincial departments has already been completed
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PHC bars outages during Sehri, Iftari
Court orders uninterrupted Ramazan power supply across K-P
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Electric vehicle policy insufficient for real impact
With millions of combustion vehicles plying across province, a small official electric fleet will not reduce pollution
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Warehouse gutted in fire near Barkat Market
Firefighters battle flames in warehouse storing plastic goods
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SPI rises 4.26% YoY on staples
Weekly inflation drops 0.59% as eggs, tomatoes, chicken prices fall
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Tax simplification, trader scheme under consideration
Business community assured of consultation while developing tax policies
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OGRA raises RLNG prices by up to 0.59%
Increase driven by higher terminal charges; rates lifted for both SNGPL, SSGC consumers
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China to invest $800m in maritime
Will implement sea-to-steel, shipbreaking project; help revive steel mill
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$8,000 freight, closed borders wipe out produce exports
PFVA warns blocked markets leave 2m tonne potato surplus at risk, seeks $30 DLTL relief
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CDWP clears Rs160b development projects
Health, urban infrastructure and flood recovery projects sent to ECNEC
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SOE returns fall 91% despite support
Ministry warns SOE debt threatens growth as net cash returns plunge to Rs41b
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Gold falls Rs8,600 despite global rebound
Global bullion rises on US inflation prediction, Fed rate-cut optimism; rupee up 3 paisa
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Stocks dip further on disappointing results
KSE-100 falls over 900 points amid weak earnings, foreign selling
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US offers to help unlock IT potential
Webinar connects US firms with Pakistani officials to explore tech partnerships
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PSX tumbles over 900 points
KSE-100 closes at over 179,600 amid heavy selling
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Gold, silver prices fall after brief pause in global, local markets
In the international market, price of gold eased by $86 per ounce to $4,972, reversing some of this week’s gains
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three
Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in area
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Mistrial declared in case of students charged after Stanford pro-Palestinian protests
Felony charges hang as jury fails to agree in campus protest trial
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US to spend $38.3 billion to expand migrant detention capacity
Seeks to acquire 34 new ICE facilities amid deportation drive
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Europe calls for US reset at security talks
Ukraine war, NATO burden-sharing dominate Munich amid US-Europe rift
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Indian writer Arundhati Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row
Says she was 'shocked and disgusted' by responses from Wenders, jury members when questioned about Palestine
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Trump says change of power in Iran would be 'best thing'
Ties Iran deal failure to military buildup, warning of 'very bad day'
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US moving second carrier to ME as Iran tensions build
Additional carrier to take a week to reach region
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Merz eyes European nuclear shield in call for reset with US
Opening Munich forum, Merz urges US to rebuild trust, warning it cannot go alone in new era
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Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged plot against Sikh separatist
Charges carry a maximum combined sentence of 40 years in prison
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PM engages incoming Bangladesh leadership, affirms resolve to work together for regional peace
Shehbaz congratulates Tariq Rehman on historical win and formally invites to visit Pakistan
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Rubio meets China’s Wang Yi in Munich ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit
Meeting marks at least the second in-person encounter between the top US diplomat and Wang
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh
BNP wins 151 of 300 seats in Bangladesh parliament, securing a simple majority; Jamaat-e-Islami gets 42
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Ex-captain Amir Sohail defends Usman Tariq's unique bowling action
Says batsmen cannot afford to leave the ball once it is delivered
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Pakistan hockey team left stranded during Australia Pro League tour
The national team faces administrative failures during the tour
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India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever
The high-octane clash is set to take place on February 15
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X-factor tweaker Usman Tariq targets India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash
From a salesman in Dubai to Pakistan’s potential trump card against India, Tariq's script is still being written.
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Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi
Griezmann, Lookman and Alvarez struck in 4-0 first-leg victory
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Arsenal held by Brentford in EPL
Gunners’ lead at the top of the table now stands at four points
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Italy dream of cricket 'in Rome, Milan and Bologna'
They registered a historic 10-wicket victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup
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Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia
They registered a 23 run victory over the 2021 Champions
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Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
The England defender could provide vital creativity as the hosts look to seize top spot despite key fitness concerns
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Battling Bremen braced for Bayern onslaught
Relegation-threatened hosts sit in 16th, trailing Mainz on goal difference
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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia
'The Pakistan clash will be a special one for everyone,' Ishan Kishan says
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ICC invites major Asian stakeholders to Pak-India Feb 15 T20 clash for talks to 'melt ice': report
BCB president says the aim is for them to watch match, engage in dialogue, and ease tensions with India
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Forest sack manager Dyche
He was at the helm for four months
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Sociedad edge Athletic 1-0 in Copa del Rey
La Real are unbeaten in 10 matches since Matarazzo took charge
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Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open
Swiatek and Rybakina through to the next round









































































































