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With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome
Aides warn surging gas prices could erode war support while hawks press Trump to maintain offensive against Iran
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US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea
Move aims to stabilise markets after US-Israel attacks on Iran war disrupted Hormuz shipping
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US Embassy in Islamabad extends visa services suspension until March 20
Applicants affected will receive email instructions on rescheduling their appointment, embassy says in a post on X
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PSX ends lacklustre session as KSE-100 slips 555 points
Benchmark index records seventh straight negative week, shedding 3,630 points
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Dr Nabiha Ali Khan urges Rajab Butt to reconsider divorce with Eman Fatima
Dr Nabiha Ali Khan warns Rajab Butt against remarrying, praising Eman Fatima’s role in their son’s life
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Domestic power sources cushion LNG supply risk, Leghari says
Power minister says 74% of country’s electricity now comes from local sources, target set to exceed 96% by 2034
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Japan to join Trump's 'Golden Dome' project, expects missile requests
Japan may be asked to help produce missiles as US stocks run low
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NATO-partner Serbia admits buying Chinese missiles after photos leaked
Croatia slams Serbia's missile buy as threat to regional stability, sign of growing Balkans arms race
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US plans record arms deal for Taiwan amid rising military tensions with China
Sources say deal, largest ever for Taiwan, includes advanced air defence systems and missile capabilities
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Karachi traffic police announces road closures, diversions for Youm-e-Quds rally
Key roads like Mai Kolachi Road, MT Khan Road, Boat Basin, Jinnah Bridge, to be closed for security reasons
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Fahad Mustafa says he’s ‘not arrogant’, just selective about social interactions
Actor opens up about criticism of his personality and why fame can make social interactions tiring
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Eid is in the details
Accessories, thoughtful gifts, festive sweets, and home decor elevate the much-awaited festival
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Gold, silver prices fall in Pakistan after global market trend
Price per tola decreases by Rs7,100 in Pakistan
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Nehal Hashmi sworn in as Sindh’s 35th governor
Sindh High Court Chief Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput takes oath from new governor
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Digital ID cards carry same legal status as physical IDs, clarifies NADRA
Authority says rules recognise digital ID cards as valid proof of identity, reduce need for unnecessary photocopies
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AI agent 'Lobster Fever' grips China despite risks
OpenClaw can execute real-life tasks such as sending emails, organising files, or even booking flight tickets
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Pakistani owned brand FELAÇI debuts at Paris Fashion Week
FELAÇI debuts at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing Pakistani leather craftsmanship inspired by ancient tradition
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One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban
New data questions effectiveness of Australia’s social media age-gating rules for under-16s
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More demons, more K-pop: Netflix announces 'KPop Demon Hunters' sequel
'There's so much more to this world we have built and I'm excited to show you,' said Maggie Kang
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Oil holds above $100, stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz
Iran warns it would 'set the region's oil and gas on fire' if its own energy infrastructure and ports were targeted
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B-2 stealth bombers on way to 'eliminate Iran threat', ability to rebuild in future: CENTCOM
Says they will conduct a mission during Operation Epic Fury to deliver long-range fire
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Islamabad tightens security, announces traffic plan for Youm-e-Quds rallies
Margalla Road will remain the only route open for entry into the Red Zone
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Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah foiled in IIOJK
Gunman overpowered at wedding ceremony
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Doha interested in boosting rice imports
Pakistan, Qatar ministers agree to enhance economic ties, food security partnership
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PSX drops 1,437 points as early gains vanish
KSE-100 index sinks 0.92% and closes at 154,421 amid oil market volatility
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PIDE advocates oil stock monitoring, hedging
Study highlights Pakistan's vulnerability due to heavy reliance on petroleum imports
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Fuel price hike pushes weekly inflation up
SPI jumps a massive 6.44% YoY as petrol, diesel and LPG costs surge
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Fuel price surge rattles recovery
Govt considers IMF flexibility on oil levy to soften impact of global volatility
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5G pilots to start next week
$510m raised from spectrum auction; govt plans AI council, smartphone instalment policy
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Govt restricts furnace oil exports
Asks refineries to seek approval of PM committee before making shipments
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Forex reserves inch up to $21.6b
SBP holdings rise to $16.34b after $41m increase; gold drops Rs2,900/tola
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IMF delays SLA on discrepancies
Talks inconclusive as Fund flags budget gaps, outstanding issues on taxes, payouts
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Israeli strike on Beirut seafront kills eight
Blood stains were on the sidewalk, with a small hole in the ground
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Belgians protest austerity reforms
Making ends meet is going to become really difficult for basic goods like petrol, diesel, heating products
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Nepal's Balendra Shah wins majority
Centrist RSP party of rapper-turned-politician wins 182 seats
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War creating 'largest' oil shock in history
Gulf states' total oil output down by at least 10 million barrels per day
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RLNG jumps 22% on global oil price surge
OGRA cites higher import costs, terminal charges
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Iran's new supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed; Oil prices hit $100, again; Laundry fire on US aircraft carrier injures 2
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Sindh politics faces a shake-up
PM replaces MQM's Kamran Tessori with PML-N's Nehal Hashmi
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Pakistan, KSA push joint peace efforts
PM assures MBS: Pakistan stands firm with KSA; CDF Munir, Dar assist PM in discussion; Talks focus on Iran strikes
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Late-night bazaars glow with Eid excitement
Parents were seen guiding children through colourful stalls, while groups of friends compared fashion choices
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Mahira Khan turns rickshaw ride into viral sensation
Fans celebrate star's playful and down-to-earth moment in unexpected arrival
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Centuries-old Tangail weaving faces looming crisis
Bangladesh's sari weaving tradition confronts automation, trade disruptions, and dwindling demand
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'One Piece's menacing new villains in Season 2
Shadowy Baroque Works syndicate hunts Luffy’s crew with deadly powers and eccentric agents
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A Silk Road adventure breaks new ground
'Time Hoppers: The Silk Road' blends time travel and legacy of Muslim scientists
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Stars recount eerie tales
Celebrities share unusual experiences and unexplained incidents
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At UNSC, Pakistan walks a diplomatic tightrope
Supports opposing resolutions calling for de-escalation
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PMD issues alert for hailstorms, heavy rain across country from May 2
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas
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Punjab government’s austerity drive falls under scrutiny
Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts
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PM Shehbaz orders operationalisation of virtual asset regulatory system
Stresses regulatory system to boost investor confidence in digital economy sector in meeting with PVARA chairman
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Four in 10 children in high-risk areas found with lead in blood: study
Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour
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PM constitutes high-level committee over One Constitution Avenue dispute, stays official action
PM issues directives after authorities move to vacate Avenue post-IHC ruling
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2 new polio cases confirmed in K-P as total reaches three in 2026
Fresh cases reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being
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Energy minister announces end of load management across the country
Leghari says additional gas supplies, which were purchased on spot rates, have arrived in the country
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz call for protection of workers’ dignity on Labour Day
Leadership reaffirms commitment to fair wages and social protection
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South Asia likely to see weaker monsoon and higher temperatures in 2026: PMD
There is strong consensus among experts that El Niño conditions are likely to develop during the 2026 monsoon season
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PML-N youth wing member killed in Karachi cafe firing, FIR registered
Police obtain CCTV footage, begin further investigation
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Pakistan, China sign MoUs on machinery, vaccines, medical technology
Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions
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Police officer martyred, two injured in rocket attack on police vehicle in Bannu
DPO says attack followed by intense firing, explosions, Miryan Road closed to traffic
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Sindh CM, Danish envoy discuss investment, renewable energy
Ambassador Mortensen expresses Denmark’s interest in green energy initiatives in Sindh
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Sindh Rangers arrest ‘papa gang’ leader in Karachi
Suspect involved in 200–250 robberies, 40–50 motorcycles, 300–400 phones, Rs5–6m cash snatched
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Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to 'constructive engagement'
Discussions included prospects for strengthening the historically significant Pakistan-US partnership
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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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FinMin, businessmen discuss reforms
See progress on setting up independent tax policy office
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Investment in AI, robotics sought
Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain
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KSE-100 earnings rise 8.8% to Rs1.24tr in 9MFY26
Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline
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Oil shock fuels EV surge, fertiliser sector stable
Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security
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PSX sinks 2,830 points on oil, geopolitics
Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling
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Airport security deal reports dismissed as exaggerated
Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources
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Middle East conflict may inflict up to $68b loss on national economy, NA told
Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b
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PSX sheds 2,829 points on broad-based selling
Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994
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Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as of 1016 GMT
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China's role key to Central Asia linkages
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors
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UK man appears in court over stabbing of 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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Iran submits latest deal proposal to Pakistan; White House declines comment
Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rebukes US' war of aggression, challenges war justifications
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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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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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Lebanon hunger crisis deepens
Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza
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Guterres rebukes US over dues
US demanded that cost-cutting include overhauling the UN pension system
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Afghan linked to2021 Kabul airport attack convicted
Prosecutors said Sharifullah helped the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate
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Wang tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
Wang and Rubio last met in-person in Munich in February
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Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz
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Why Pakistan has emerged as the pivotal mediator in the Iran conflict
Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'
Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy
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Iran warns US of ‘prolonged, painful blows’ amid reports of potential strike plans
'We have seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will also see your vessels,' says IRGC Aerospace Force chief
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Trump criticises Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
Germany says it is prepared for possible US troop cuts, stresses importance of transatlantic ties
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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
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Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress
Iran's absence is already threatening to overshadow the meeting
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Arsenal, Atletico settled with a draw
They settled with a 1-1 draw in the Champions League semifinal first leg
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Inter on brink of Serie A title
They are holding a 10-point lead over Napoli
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Ipswich left sweating on EPL promotion
Their promotion will go down to the final day of the regular season
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NZ name T20 World Cup squad
Devine, Bates and Tahuhu were named in the squad
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Unbeaten records on the line for Inoue-Nakatani superfight
Inoue will defend his titles for a seventh time
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Villa, Forest revive European glory days
They are one step from a first continental final in decades
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Enrique predicts more thrills
PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal
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Baptiste ends Sabalenka's title defence
She defeated the defending champion 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in the quarter final











































































































