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PSW launches e-certification for pharma exports
New system aims to cut delays, ensure compliance, and elevate global trust in Pakistan's pharmaceutical sector
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NEPRA questions audit independence
Conducts public hearing on KE's additional write-off claims of Rs8.13 billion
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IT exports surge by 23% in Q3FY2025
Sector targets new markets and technologies amid steady policy support and growing global demand
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FX fall by $127m, REER improves slightly
Gold reaches unprecedented Rs350,000/tola; rupee loses 16 paisas closing at 280.62/$
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PSX, Malaysia to boost Islamic finance
Capital market leaders pitch opportunities to Malaysian counterparts
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Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency
Green cryptocurrencies are digital currencies mined using clean energy resources such as wind
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CA sees historic surplus of $1.2b
Reliance upon remittances continues while trade deficit widens to $21b
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George Clooney just endorsed Wes Moore—who is he?
George Clooney praises Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as a “proper leader” and top prospect for the 2028 Democratic ticket.
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Lebanon bans 'Snow White' over Gal Gadot's involvement
Rep says Israeli actor was always on country's boycott list
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Family supported me in ending first marriage'
Dania Enwer talks divorce, reconnecting with life
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OKB puts an end to hilarious mix-up on IG
Fans seize the moment to request collab
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Toxic rise of 'looksmaxxing'
Male influencers promote bone smashing, leg-lengthening in pursuit of sex appeal
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Great Gatsby' gets musical twist in London theatre
West End show is 'very close' to classic American novel
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Aleem Bukhari's 'Karmash' takes flight to Cannes
Film listed in festival's Short and Medium Length category
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Why Green Day's music will always strike a chord
'American Idiot' once again proves its relevance in recent troubled times
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Rawalpindi faces severe water crisis
Several private housing societies begin water rationing in garrison city
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'Chaiwala' in hot water over citizenship dispute
Petitioner's counsel requests additional time to prepare response
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Axe falls on two capital cops
Nearly a dozen SHOs, two station clerks penalised for power abuse, failure to control crime
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All set to celebrate Good Friday
Christian families will engage in late-night shopping on Friday and Saturday in Rawalpindi and Islamabad
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Katy Perry’s Blue Origin flight sparks “faked launch” conspiracy theories
Katy Perry’s Blue Origin space flight faces wild conspiracy theories online claiming the entire launch was staged.
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Crackdown against rickshaws launched
In this regard, during a check five rickshaws were seized and stopped under Section 115.
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2,239 Afghans deported via Torkham
There are around 800,000 ACC holders in Pakistan but after March 31 they were to be treated as illegal aliens.
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Committee pushes for fishing regulations
Meeting of committee held under chairmanship of MPA Sher Ali Afridi to curb illegal fishing, unauthorized fish farms
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PHC withdraws stay in Alkozai brothers case
The Advocate General informed the court that supplementary applications have been submitted
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K-P launches doctors hiring drive
115 medical officers are being recruited for district headquarters hospitals
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US judge rules Google illegally dominates ad tech markets
Google hit with second monopoly ruling, this time in ad tech, after earlier judgment over online search.
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Blake Lively’s penguin doc hits Nat Geo with “mommy and me” charm
Blake Lively narrates a heartwarming baby penguin scene in Nat Geo’s Secrets of the Penguins, premiering April 20.
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Geopolitical cataclysm
The US, with MAGA on Trump's mind, is threatening to attack Iran's nuclear arsenal
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Humanity craves dignity, but Pakistan ignores it
The first human settlements emerged around 14,000 BC in Mesopotamia
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Dil, Dariya — a mystical connection
Landscape painting is a form of art that depicts natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, rivers, trees and forests
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Inept exam boards
In many countries, exams are minimally supervised, but penalties for getting caught are extremely high
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No petrol relief
Local media was abuzz with reports of "good news coming up" in the form of a significant cut
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The Dhaka dimension
Some of the finer talking points include inking new trade agreements
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Stop ignoring women's role in agriculture
Gender barriers which undermine the productivity and well-being of rural women need to be better understood
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Karachi colleges seek postponement of biannual exams for associate degrees
The move comes amid administrative and logistical challenges faced by government colleges in implementing the system.
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Anthony Mackie hints at brutal deaths in Avengers: Doomsday
Anthony Mackie hints at high stakes and major deaths in Avengers: Doomsday, set to release on May 1, 2026.
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Hijacker shot dead after knife attack on Belize flight
The pilot circled above Belize after alerting ATC, fearing crash due to fuel limits during hijack attempt.
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Indian man's US visa rejected in 40 seconds after honest answers
Visa applicant shares ordeal after rejection in under a minute at US Embassy, wonders if honesty cost him approval.
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US Supreme Court to hear Trump birthright citizenship case in May
The Supreme Court typically concludes oral arguments in April, making the scheduled May 15 hearing a rare move.
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IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya’s all-round effort helps MI beat SRH by 4 wickets
Mumbai Indians chased down 163 in 18.1 overs, securing a comfortable 4-wicket win over SRH in IPL 2025.
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One killed, six injured in Florida State University shooting
The shooting, reported near FSU’s Student Union, prompted an emergency lockdown, urgent shelter-in-place instructions.
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Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed in Israeli airstrike ahead of Cannes debut
Fatima Hassouna, the subject of the documentary was killed along 9 family members in a Gaza airstrike
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Cucumbers and cat panic: The science behind the viral reactions
Vets recommend enriching your cat’s environment with toys, scratching posts, and interactive play.
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RCB takes Uber to court over use of trademark in promotional video
This is a targeted attempt to mock and dilute the identity of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, counsel told the court.
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Govt reduces private Hajj quota to 23,620 after operators miss deadline
Pakistan had received 179,000 Hajj slots for 2025, with 89,801 initially allocated to private operators.
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Eli Lilly's oral weight-loss pill shows promise amid pharma shakeup
If successful, the drug could dramatically expand access to obesity treatments and redefine the market.
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Pakistan rejects UK envoy’s 'one-sided' remarks on cross-border attacks by Afghan Taliban
FO says Afghan cross-border attacks and terrorist infiltration continue despite Pakistan’s temporary ceasefire pause
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Saudi Arabia imposes 15-year minimum age limit for Hajj pilgrims
PAA says visas of affected pilgrims stand cancelled, Saudi authorities assure full refunds to those affected
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FCC dismisses Balochistan govt appeal, strikes down lifetime perks for former chief secretaries
Says no legal basis for lifetime perks to retired chief secretaries
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PMD issues heatwave alert for Karachi as temperatures may soar to 41°C
'Feels-like' temperature in city may reach up to 50°C as heatwave grips most parts of province
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Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to peace in call with Kuwaiti FM
Both ministers agree to remain in close contact as Kuwaiti FM lauds Pakistan's efforts for lasting peace, security
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PM Shehbaz felicitates Iraq’s new premier, vows stronger bilateral ties
Sharif expresses optimism for enhanced cooperation on regional peace and prosperity
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Trump pours cold water on Iran's new peace attempt
US president says he's not satisfied with latest plans; Tehran accuses Washington of 'excessive approach'
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'Four in ten children exposed to lead'
UNICEF, govt report raises alarm over serious health, cognitive risks
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President witnesses signing of JVA, MoUs
Protocols cover machinery, livestock and medical tech
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PM orders fast-track rules for virtual assets
Urges measures to provide training to youth in modern technologies
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Airline resumes service as regional tensions ease
Resumption comes after approximately 50 days of halted operations triggered by the Iran-US conflict
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Kerosene cut, light diesel surges
Kerosene decreases Rs4.45/litre, to Rs360.76/litre; light diesel costlier by Rs17.03/litre to Rs287.54/litre
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Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strategic ties
The Turkish leadership expressed support for Islamabad's constructive role in addressing regional challenges
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Terrorist attacks drop 42% in April
Casualties decline for second straight month, reveals report
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Drone attack injures 3 at Bajaur match
Drone attack injures 3 at Bajaur match
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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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Exporters decry high costs, policy neglect
Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high
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ME conflict to slow MENAP economies: IMF
Pakistan's programme on track but energy, food costs and remittances at risk
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Fuel, power tariffs drive SPI up 14.52%
Weekly inflation climbs 0.62%; food prices also escalate
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Yen jumps on suspected intervention
US stock indexes rose, while most major European markets were closed for holidays
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Steps on to execute refinery policy
SIFC urges relevant ministries to resolve sales tax waiver issue
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PSX slides 4.5% as geopolitics rattle investors
KSE-100 sheds 7,678 points amid US-Iran tensions, oil shock & rate hike
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Human capital ranking falls
Faces 'skill trap' on low education outcomes, minimal training
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Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak
Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen
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War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b
Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%
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SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar
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Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14
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FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike
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Trump says US will take over Cuba 'almost immediately'
'On way back from Iran,' US aircraft carrier could be deployed to force nation into submission, says US president
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Trump pours cold water on Iran's new peace attempt
Iran submits 'revised proposals' through Pakistan US president says he's not satisfied with latest plans T
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Gaza flotilla activists taken to Crete
176 people disembarked at Greece port
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Israeli army demolishes Christian monastery, nuns' school in southern Lebanon
Israel’s offensive in Lebanon since March 2 has killed over 2,600 and displaced 1 million
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Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
Says 100b dollars were invested on plants to built automobiles on US soil under MAGA initiative
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Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Israeli navy moves 168 flotilla crew to Greek boats; taken ashore safely by buses
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Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support.
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UN chief Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people
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UK man appears in court over stabbing of Muslim man, two Jewish men in London
Remanded in custody until his next appearance at London's Old Bailey court on May 15
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Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest
Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets
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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









































































































