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57.5% tax share, education, population ministries up for NFC review: FinMin
FinMin says commission will assess possibility of taking back education, population ministries from provinces
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$636b worth of gold reserves found in Tarbela
Australian, Canadian drilling firms contacted for exploration of reserves
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Digital payments up 38%, but cash still dominates markets
SBP review shows 9.1b digital transactions mark record year amid trust, connectivity challenges
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Tax filers increase but show no income
Salaried class paid Rs555b in FY25; $21b tax exemptions erode revenue base
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Remittances termed invisible bridge that keeps families united
Remittances termed invisible bridge that keeps families united
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Crackdown on wheat smugglers launched in Pindi
21 people have been arrested, 291 tonnes of flour and 28 tonnes of wheat have been recovered
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QAU VC grilled over ‘misconduct’
Dr Jaspal tenders apology as lawmakers call for restoring discipline at top university
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Murree gears up for harsh weather
Rescue 1122 warns tourists to avoid unnecessary travel
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Screens take over childhood games
Once filled with outdoor games, childhood quietly transforms under tech shadow
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Capital moves to paperless property deals
A CDA spokesperson described the e-stamp system as ‘a move toward transparency’
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Traffic chaos grips Rawalpindi
Commuters caught in hours-long jams as Kachehri Chowk project begins
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PPP, PML-N at odds over AJK govt term
Bilawal's party fails to propose leader of house despite claiming majority
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Constitutional Bench takes up Khanpur Dam pollution case
WAPDA says unchecked boating, resorts polluting key water source
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K-P Assembly summons Peshawar Corps Commander
K-P Assembly Committee on Law and Order expresses dissatisfaction at briefings by IGP, chief secretary
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PN to induct Chinese submarine next year
Pakistan will get delivery of eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028
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Trump claims Pakistan among countries testing nuclear weapons
US president does not rule out Nigeria military operation
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Powerful 6.3 quake kills 20 in Afghanistan
Epicentre of tremor was near Mazar-e-Sharif city
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Man charged over UK train stabbings
He went in to do his job and he left work a hero
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Ex-PM Khaleda Zia tocontest BD polls
Zia, who led Bangladesh three times, was jailed for corruption in 2018 under Hasina's government
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Smog chokes Lahore, nearby cities
Rain forecast raises hope of improvement
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LHC slams govt over poor anti-smog strategy
"Around 70% of pollution in Lahore comes from transport emissions"
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Women polio workers manhandled
CM Maryam Nawaz orders enhanced security for vaccination teams
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Experts say stagnant water attractive breeding spot for dengue mosquitoes
Lack of awareness about common symptoms of dengue fever is main cause of rising cases
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Scholarships open doors for deserving students: KU VC
. The financial assistance will support 10 students enrolled in the four-year BBA programme at KUBS
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SHCC opposes police investigation in dengue death case
The police claimed that the FIR was lodged on the complaint of advocate Aamir Lutf Ali Zardari, father of the deceased
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Inquiry blames jail officials for mass escape
37 inmates still missing since mild tremors caused Landhi Jail wall collapse
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Girls' school 'sealed by land mafia' reopened
Town nazim rushes to rescue heritage site; SBCA denies issuing seal order
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Six endangered Arabian humpback whales sighted near Gwadar
Humpback whales found in Arabian Sea are species of baleen whale, after monsoon, they migrate into Pakistani waters
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Assembly unites on peace, governance
Lawmakers agree on joint strategy to restore stability; resolution seeks autonomy for LGs
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Colours of Pakistan set to bloom at Lok Mela
Islamabad’s iconic folk festival to celebrate unity through crafts, music, and traditions
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Nepali singer honours Reshma
Madan Gopal’s cross-border melody celebrates South Asia’s shared musical tradition
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Lahore police cop arrested for taking bribe from housing society owner
Sub-Inspector Adnan Warraich took Rs475,000 and two licensed firearms from complainant’s office near Thokar Niaz Baig
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Milly Alcock signs pro-Palestine film pledge
‘Supergirl’ star joins movement for boycott of Israeli institutions
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AI’s rise unsettles video game creators
Developers say efficiency may come at the cost of imagination
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Farhan Saeed to release solo album
‘Khat’ comes out on Nov 14 with Warner Music, Silent Roar
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‘Main Manto Nahi Hoon’ finally ends
Fans breathe a sigh of relief as controversial Humayun-Sajal starrer show wraps up after months of criticism
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Ustad Saami among 11 Aga Khan Music Awards laureates
Khyal maestro recognised for sustaining centuries-old traditions
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Eight children test HIV positive in Karachi's SITE area
Hospital blames quack doctors for emerging cases of infection, risking lives of innocent people
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More provinces, extended federal territory or empowered districts
As debate over provinces resurfaces, experts warn that fragmentation cannot replace empowered local governments
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Billion dollar digital fraud: call for effective cyber governance
Pakistan loses nearly 2.5% of its GDP, around $9.3 billion, each year to financial scams
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Kashmir's unending siege
Seventy-eight years on, Kashmir remains a human tragedy and political failure rooted in denial of justice and dignity
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Sindh Assembly passes amended Thar Coal Energy Board Bill
Lawmakers extend greetings to the Christian community as the House adopts Christmas resolution
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Rickshaws banned on 25 major roads in Karachi to alleviate traffic congestion
Besides Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Korangi Road, areas surrounding commercial districts also included
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LHC upholds custody of 12-year-old girl with maternal grandmother, says child’s voice is decisive
Court held that the 'voice of the child' is central to custody determinations, cannot be treated as mere formality
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K-P schools, colleges to observe zone-based winter vacations
Areas in summer zone to observe holidays from Jan 1 to 15, while vacations in winter zones to be from Dec 23 to Feb 28
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44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes
22.9m children received polio drops in Punjab, 10.6m in Sindh, 7.15m in K-P, and 2.58m in Balochistan
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
HRCP records forced conversions, worship attacks and police failures in 2025
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed
Court expresses concerns over lack of response from ECP and seeks commission's stance
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PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player
Premier hosts luncheon for victorious squad at Prime Minister's House, hails team for making the nation proud
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Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final
Sarfaraz Ahmed praises his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship
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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
Sindh Rangers, police rescue eight more passengers after Dec 15 bus abduction
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Pakistan young-guns shine bright
The Men in Green beat India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup final
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Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute
Close relatives from same tribe had been locked in a tenancy row
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal
































































































