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Market eyes 50-100bps rate cut on May 5
Some caution that fading base effects, rising imports may push inflation up, pressure current account, rupee
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Electricity prices may rise as hydropower output drops
Consumers brace for higher bills in May as costly fuel usage offsets quarterly relief
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Govt expected to hold oil prices
.As diesel impacts inflation, the stable pricing offers some relief
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IMF to decide $2.3b package on May 9
New mission to arrive on May 14, approve next fiscal year's budget
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Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas’ actress and SF Actor’s Workshop co-founder, dies peacefully at 100
Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed actress and mother of Amy Irving, has died peacefully at 100, her family announced.
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Islamabad among 100 safest cities
The World Safety Index by Numbeo ranks Islamabad 93rd among 380 cities worldwide, with a safety index score of 67.9.
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Pahalgam and India's diplomatic bubble
International community unwilling to see IIOJK incident through Delhi's prism
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Pak poised to emerge as tech hub: PM
Shehbaz hails $700m pledges in new foreign investment in IT sector
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Mahrang calls off hunger strike in jail
.They called off five-day hunger strike on request of lawyers, families of other detained BYC activists
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Have 'credible evidence' of India's role in train hijacking
He also called for a consensual definition of terrorism, taking into account new trends.
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Senate unites to reject India's war hysteria
Chinese foreign minister has assured full backing to Islamabad, says FM Ishaq Dar
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Sydney Sweeney sparks dating rumors with Brandon Sklenar at Stagecoach after split from fiancé
Sydney Sweeney was seen getting close with Brandon Sklenar at Stagecoach 2025 following her recent breakup.
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Mehrbano 'Juggun' Kazim on finding fame and faith
From real name to real talk on success
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US Congress backs 'Take It Down' act in bipartisan vote
New law criminalises deepfakes, revenge porn
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William and Kate mark anniversary in Scotland
Royal couple twin official duties with personal celebration
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Badgley destroys Joe once and for all
Five seasons later, 'You' finally rips off the mask, and Joe's no romantic hero
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Bond Advertising wins at Effie Awards for family planning awareness
Campaign sparks dialogue surrounding taboo subjects
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Wedding bells ring for actor Tazeen Hussain
Actor remarries after first husband's demise in 2020
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Synth-pop's confessional core
As Lorde returns, these six tracks show genre's lasting vulnerability
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'Over 67k industrial workers received free OPD service'
4,029 patients underwent ECG tests during current fiscal
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Balochistan govt to advertise BPS 1-15 jobs
Provincial cabinet decides to release existing wheat stock in the open market
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Jeremy Renner says breathing saved his life in snowplow accident, shares story in My Next Breath
Jeremy Renner opens up about surviving his snowplow accident and healing journey in his memoir 'My Next Breath'.
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Two killed in separate stabbing incidents
Fayyaz saw the victim Hamidullah standing on the road, got out of the car, fatally stabbed him.
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Neglect hampers Haripur conservation
Conservationists have voiced alarm over the situation.
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Call for climate-resilient Islamabad
Capital's shrinking green cover makes it vulnerable to extreme weather, warn experts
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Exhibit showcasing Qasim's artworks opens
Minister says his art reflects blend of keen observation, creative intuition
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Chaiwala's citizenship saga continues
LHC's Rawalpindi Bench adjourns hearing of case for indefinite period
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Ring Road project reaches halfway mark
ECNEC approves revised PC-1 worth Rs33b for 38.3km long key road
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Intermediate exams begin under stringent watch
Under Section 144, entry of unrelated persons into examination centres has been completely prohibited
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Pindi greenlights 12 cattle markets
Traders estimate a 30-40% increase in prices compared to last year
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Tarar warns of Indian military action within 24-36 hours
Information minister vows decisive response to any Indian military action, says escalation blame will rest on India.
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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t trailer teases return of Four Horsemen and new magician recruits
Lionsgate drops trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, bringing back the Four Horsemen and teasing new recruits.
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Pakistan plans legal action over India's suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
Minister of State for Law and Justice said Islamabad was working on plans for at least three different legal options.
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Beyoncé’s daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi steal the show at Cowboy Carter Tour kickoff
Beyoncé's daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi stole the spotlight during the Cowboy Carter Tour debut at SoFi Stadium.
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Students face textbooks shortage
The shortage has caused distress among parents who were already grappling with the financial strain.
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Courtroom firing leaves two dead
Murder case suspect attacks witnesses
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Mianwali declared high-risk zone for drugs, terror threat
RPO warns against misinformation undermining anti-terror efforts in Makarwal
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LHC grants bail in fake video case
The FIA's legal representative informed the court that the suspect had shared a manipulated video
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Reply sought about PTA powers
Justice Ali Zia Bajwa sought a report from the PTA by May 13.
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CM launches Rs84b ration card scheme
Workers, including miners, to get monthly subsidy worth Rs3,000
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Three dead in Sweden shooting as police launch murder probe
Uppsala, Sweden’s 4th-largest city, faces rising gun violence amid a decade-long surge tied to gangs and crime
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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












































































































