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Talk it out
While the PTI and the Establishment are at odds over a number of policy issues
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Still unchanged
The central bank has left its key policy rate unchanged at a record high of 22% for the seventh consecutive time
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Reclaiming public spaces
In 2018, a similar anti-encroachment drive was conducted
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Fiscal reforms to cut debt notified
Rules target trillions in public funds parked by ministries in commercial banks
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OGDCL reports Rs171b profit for Jul-Mar FY24
Company makes significant progress in seismic, drilling efforts
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Rupee stable at 278.40 to a dollar
Remittances hit a two-year high of nearly $3 billion in March
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Cement sector seeks relief to offset losses
Claims foreign exchange lost in importing machinery for track, trace system
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Indus Motor reports 38% profit surge
Q3 profit hits Rs4.45b, interim dividend of Rs34 per share announced
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Stocks slump amid policy rate uncertainty
KSE-100 index dives 1,047.71 points, settles at 71,695.03
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IPR protection a must to attract investors
Infringements caused Rs800b loss to public exchequer last year
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PM defers decision to export sugar on contradictory claims
Sugar industry, government clash over figures; farmers’ fate hangs in balance
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‘Iranian investors eyeing trade with Pakistan’
Ambassador to Iran stressed need for trade bodies of both countries to further strengthen bilateral relations
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SBP holds key rate at record high
Despite inflation at 20-month low, it maintains 22% rate amid IMF talks
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Fatalities surge in K-P amid rain fury
Floods trigger roof collapse and landslides, kill 10 and injures 14
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Over 15 bakers jailed for ‘short weight’ bread
Food authorities take action over malpractice of selling underweight bread at exorbitant rates
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ECP summons K-P CM in assets case
ECP orders Gandapur to personally appear today for clarification
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Anti-smuggling operation on the cards in Balochistan
Apex body vows to combat terrorism
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Report highlights incessant child abuse
Seven children kidnapped in Punjab every day last year
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Hailstorm wreaks havoc in Isa Khel
Severe weather damages crops, infrastructure in Mianwali
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Experts warn of food insecurity
Call for public-private partnerships to tackle agricultural challenges
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Wheat policy sparks heated debate
Punjab Assembly members allege maltreatment of protesting farmers
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Factories emitting toxic smoke face raids
Govt commences mapping of areas with high emissions
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Denmark agrees to facilitate access to insulin, glucometers
Punjab CM, ambassador vow to promote cooperation
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Focus on investment as Shehbaz, MBS meet
PM thanks crown prince for organising a comprehensive programme for Pakistan
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Day care centre for policewomen’s children
DIG East, SSP East, Korangi, Malir and other senior officers were present at the inauguration ceremony
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All dilapidated buildings to be evacuated
DCs have been given one week to submit report about buildings in their respective districts
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Sindh plans food security, women protection schemes
Allocation of Rs30m for feasibility study of each programme approved
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Legislation missing for heart transplant: NICVD executive director
Stresses need to create awareness about cardiac donations
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Traders welcome SC's order to remove encroachment
Traders welcome SC's order to remove encroachment
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CM inaugurates week-long anti-polio drive
Urges parents to protect their children from the virus by providing them with oral polio vaccines
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Jail for refusing immunisation
Hyderabad Deputy Commissioner issued warning on Monday in light of Sindh Immunization and Epidemics Control Act, 2023
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Poor arrangements at exam centres cause difficulties to O and A-Level students
Lack of parking facilities in and around the exam centres in scorching heat an added problem
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SBCA officers facing corruption charges going on Hajj
SHC expresses shock, but approves plea to unblock their CNICs
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Business confidence sees slight increase of 1.8% in April
Services sector leads the way while industries’ BCI decreases to 49.9 reveals SBP survey
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‘Doughnut economics to revolutionise urban uplift’
Experts outline harmony between human societies and nature
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RDA issues notices to two ‘illegal’ housing schemes
Notices were issued to the owners of Park View City Phase-II and Baku City
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WASA gets Rs60m for silt cleaning
Demands another Rs80m for cleaning of 8km stretch of Nullah Leh
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PDC declared special tech zone for IT growth
Move dubbed ‘pivotal stride’ in advancing region’s technological landscape
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Goat grazing within motorway fence seized
Local brought the cattle inside the protective fence of the motorway’s territory, risking an accident
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Top cop vows ‘zero tolerance’ for street crimes
IGP says capital police launched an aggressive campaign for adopting a zero-tolerance policy against street crimes
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Vaccinators protest non-payment of salaries
DHA CEO says funds have not been released for staff’s allowance
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Anti-polio drive kicks off in twin cities
Campaign aims to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children under the age of five
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Twin cities grapple with landslides, traffic gridlocks
With major roads impassable & diversions in place, citizens navigate through turmoil
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SIC chief advises PTI to resign from assemblies
Hamid Raza says he will be the first to resign for Imran Khan's sake
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Nawaz’s job to ‘rein in’ leaders bent on dividing PML-N
Sanaullah, Latif tried to fan flames of internal strife by making case for PML-N supremo’s return to party presidency
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Mercury soars to 39.5°C as PMD warns of ‘partial’ heatwave in Karachi
Met office says conditions are not likely to escalate into a full heatwave
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Indian state suspends licences of 14 products of yoga guru in latest setback
Products whose licences are suspended include Baba Ramdev's traditional medicines for asthma, bronchitis and diabetes
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IMF board approves $1.1 billion tranche
Pakistan completes second bailout package, marking 23rd deal in history
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Saleswomen persevere amidst unfavourable conditions
Long working hours, measly wages and harassing behaviours dispirit low-income women supporting their households
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The giant sheep helping Tajikistan weather climate change
Sheep rapidly gain weight even when there is little water and pasture available
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IFJ calls on SC to review new PECA law amendments
Letter underscores FIA powers to act without complaints may silence dissent
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Who really runs Pakistan now?
The hybrid model is no longer behind the curtain; it's now center stage
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Aurangzeb dismisses criticism of enhanced FBR powers as 'propaganda'
Finance minister touts investor confidence, sustainable economic development
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ECP reserves verdict in K-P reserved seats case
Criteria for seat allocation, notification dates, deadline to join political parties among key points raised
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PR to launch new business train between Lahore, Karachi
New service to feature 28 digitally equipped coaches
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Fuel prices expected to rise for next 15 days
Official announcement on new petrol prices due tonight
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Severe monsoon forecast triggers red alerts in several provinces
Public advised to limit travel, secure infrastructure, brace for emergencies
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Specially-abled rape victim dies in hospital
Larkana police allegedly shot dead suspected rapist in encounter earlier
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PMD warns of heavy rains across country
Issues alert as monsoon spell raises flood, landslide risks
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'CBSs introduced to foster accountability'
The CBSs will maintain regular coordination with NAB officials and follow anti-corruption guidelines.
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Police accused of mishandling murder case
Legal panel seeks immediate removal of key officers; warns of large-scale protests
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Sugar crisis looms as dealers halt supply
Sugar Dealers announced they will not deposit supply payments directly from their accounts into sugar mill accounts
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Dangerous structures under scanner
Committee orders surveys, eviction notices for hundreds of unsafe buildings in all districts
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Rains raise dams' water levels
Rawal Dam's current water level has reached 1,741 feet
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Children embrace summer activities
Parents have welcomed these initiatives as a productive and enriching alternative to screen time during the holidays.
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PSX rises past 136,000 to new all-time high
IMF comments, mutual fund and institutional support lift index by 2,203 points
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Gold prices continue to surge in local, global markets
Price of 24-karat gold rises by Rs1,600 per tola
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Fuel prices expected to rise for next 15 days
Official announcement on new petrol prices due tonight
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Six pillars of supply-side economics
These pillars such as taxes, sound money are ideal policies for sustainable growth
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Finance Act 2025: businesses bear brunt of tax reforms
Though Act promotes digitisation and documentation, taxation still not based on principle of equity
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New tariff policy – have we liberalised enough?
Analysis of revised tariff structure shows no significant change in some cases, which raises questions over govt claim
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Profits without productivity and job creation
Govt policies fuel earnings of certain sectors, often at cost of broader private sector development
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New era of prosperity in sight
With rising incentives, Pakistan positions itself as attractive place for investment
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IMF representative calls Pakistan’s EFF performance 'strong'
Mahir Binici emphasizes importance of sustained structural reforms for Pakistan’s long-term economic sustainability
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Industry demands shift in hybrid vehicle market
PHEVs offer a more meaningful alternative, with pure EV driving capabilities for daily urban commutes
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India eases sulphur emission rules
Exempts 79% of coal-fired power plants from installing clean air equipment
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US customs duties top $100b for first time
Treasury secretary says Washington 'reaping rewards' from Trump's tariff agenda
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Chery denies improper subsidy declarations
Automaker says it has truthfully reported about not collecting certificates for earlier sales
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Wall Street slips on Trump tariff threats
Tensions with Canada, Brazil rise; Meta falls, Nvidia, AeroVironment gain
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PSX marks 2nd week of record highs
Index climbs 2,351 points, aided by US trade deal, $2b Azerbaijan investment
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At least 28 killed in Gaza as Israel bombs over 100 sites today
Demolition spike aligns with Israeli defence ministry's plan to transfer 600,000 residents to 'concentration camps'
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Italy’s abortion taboos stirred by new Sicily legislation
New law mandates abortion access in public hospitals, challenging high rates of doctor refusals
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Bitcoin reaches record high above $122,000
Trump’s pro-crypto stance and new US bills fuel gains across major tokens
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Crash cause yet unclear, says Air India CEO
Airline faces heightened scrutiny on multiple fronts as probe continues
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Gisèle Pelicot receives France’s highest civilian honor for bravery
Gisèle Pelicot is honored with the Legion of Honour after publicly testifying against her husband in a landmark trial.
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Seven injured in Iran's Qom residential blast
Local fire chief cites gas leak as initial cause while probe continues
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'Inexcusable failures led to Trump assassination attempt'
The dramatic incident energized Trump's bid to return to the White House
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Syria signs $800m port deal with DP World
An agreement was signed between the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports and DP World
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N Korea offers Russia full support on Ukraine
Moscow says Lavrov's talks with Kim held in a 'warm comradely atmosphere'
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Thousands attend Pope's first Angelus prayer
His predecessor, Pope Francis, preferred to stay at the Vatican for the summer
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China says Dalai Lama succession issue a 'thorn' in relations with India
Tibetans believe the soul of any senior Buddhist monk is reincarnated after his death
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US officials defend immigration raid tactics
He said the administration would comply with the judge's decision but fight it on appeal
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Russia slams report it backed 'zero enrichment' Iran nuclear deal
Tehran is suspected by Western countries and Israel of seeking to develop an atomic bomb
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'Indian drone strikes kill separatist leaders in Myanmar'
A top commander of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed
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IA crash probe suggests deliberate fuel cut-off
A preliminary report has found that the aircraft had reached an airspeed of 180 knots
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ICC names Aiden Markram men's player of the month
30-year-old's performance guided South Africa to their first ICC trophy in 27 years
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Ahtisham and Hasan register wins
The SNGPL players dominated the Westbury National Tennis Championship U18 event
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CWC proves it is imperfect but here to stay
The FIFA president Infantino hailed it as a huge success despite valid criticisms
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Slot pays tribute to Jota ahead of pre-season match
The Liverpool boss urged the players to follow the late teammate's example
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Stevenson retains WBC lightweight title
He defeated Zepeda on points on a unanimous decision
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Merlier wins Tour de France stage nine
Pogacar loses key teammate Almeida at Tour de France
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WI dominate day one of day-night Test
Australia were bowled out for just 225
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Crawley's last-over 'theatrics' spark time-wasting row
India ought to have been able to bowl two overs late in the third day's play
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No response from selectors: Rahane
He emphasised his enduring passion for red-ball cricket
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Haris Rauf likely to be fit for WI tour
The pacer will undergo rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA)
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Sinner becomes first Italian to win Wimbledon, denies Alcaraz three-peat
The world number one avenged his French Open final loss to claim a fourth Grand Slam title at the age of 23
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PSB disputes Netball federation’s 'first position' claim, demands explanation
Pakistan Sports Board asked the Federation to submit a written reply in 3 days or face action from authorities
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Japan beat Pakistan 3-0 to clinch Men’s U-18 Asia Cup Hockey title
Japan dominated tactically and technically in the final, as Pakistan missed multiple chances and failed to score
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PCB under fire for Karachi-snub from QA Trophy
Nadeem Omar, Kamran Akmal furious over unfair move
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Marc Márquez celebrates German MotoGP win with viral Indonesian 'aura farming' dance
Marc Márquez's German MotoGP victory celebration goes viral as he performs Indonesian aura farming dance.