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‘Aashiqui songs are actually Pakistani tracks’
Indian composer talks plagiarised music
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A voice of our own
Usman Mukhtar, Faran Tahir talk ‘Umro Ayyar,’ comparisons with Bollywood
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‘The Bikeriders’ recreates heyday of 60s
Film pays homage to motorcycle clubs
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Khushhal Khan, Mamya Shajaffar unite for ‘Crossroads’
In a first, romance film is shot vertically
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Don’t call it a comeback
Karisma Kapoor reflects on the past, shares excitement about the present
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Celine Dion vows to return onstage
Singer will return, even if she has ‘to crawl’
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Bach’s music — diverse and accessible
Composer’s cantatas not only inspire choirs worldwide, but also those who can’t hear his music
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Post-budget, PSX hits historic high
Index notches up largest one-day gain of 3,410.73 points, settles at 76,208.16
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Forex reserves stay stable above $9 billion
Foreign exchange reserves tick down $6 million due to official payments and settle at $9.10 billion
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Govt gives nod to Rs254b supplementary budget
Permits export of 150,000 tonnes of sugar on assumption of surplus stock
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Punjab govt brings no new taxes
Adjustments in tax ratios, amendments to bills aim to balance inflation, revenue needs
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Refineries denounce diesel import decision
Contend local stocks are available, only products in deficit should be imported
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Taxes on mobile handsets to hit investors’ trust
Budget proposals include imposition of sales tax on mobile handsets below $500 and 75% advance tax on telecom usage
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Govt imposes new tax to curb illicit cigarette trade
Regulated manufacturers welcome FED on raw materials, demand strict enforcement of policies
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Budget termed ‘extremely regressive’
Drastic decline highlights the urgent need for government intervention to support the sector
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PM approves Rs1.5tr tax measures
Massive new taxes, including on milk and salaries, passed with minimal input
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The misdeed of seeking ‘intervention’
The misdeed of using shortcuts instead of arduous path of good governance to assume power
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Making money via climate financing
Rich countries seem to be grossly overstating and misrepresenting their climate finance contributions
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An artist who painted history heroically
Recent display of works at the Lahore Museum and the National Art Gallery, Islamabad honour the people of Pakistan
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Time to talk it out
The fact that the incarcerated PTI leader had climbed down from his erstwhile position to negotiate is a good omen
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Digitisation and taxes
Digitisation of economy will take place in rural areas and retailer level to create culture of digital payments
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Sanitary workers who?
Made to climb down sewers filled without protection, Pakistan’s sanitary workers face life-threatening conditions
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Germany brace for Euro 2024 kick-off
They will face tournament favorites France on Friday
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‘Big relief’ for India to progress at T20 WC: Rohit
India beat US to book Super Eight berth
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‘Kohli not bothered about records in T20’
Ex-Indian spinner reacts to news of Babar overtaking Kohli as top T20 run-getter
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Mayor Karachi to support PFL
Farhan Junejo meets Barrister Murtaza Wahab to brief on PFL’s strategic way forward
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Pulisic, Turner help US draw with Brazil
Brazilian forwards faced stiff challenge against Goalkeeper Matt Turner
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NZ facing exit after Rutherford rescues WI
The Windies batter smashes an unbeaten 68 off 39 balls
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Pak hopeful about India’s CT participation
The ICC mega event kicks off in Lahore on Feb 19, 2025
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Naqvi now wants support for Pak team
Just a day earlier, PCB Chief had suggested a major surgery for Pak Cricket
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USA hit by first ‘stop-clock’ penalty at T20 WC
The sanction has been introduced by the ICC in an effort to speed up play
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Rain threatens T20 World Cup matches in Florida, Pakistan's hopes hang in balance
If Friday's encounter between the USA and Ireland is washed out, Pakistan will be out of the tournament
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Imran, Qureshi’s acquittals in cypher case challenged in SC
Interior ministry says ‘overwhelming evidence’ of prosecution was ignored in case
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PM Shehbaz opposed tax hike on salaried class, claims Malik
State minister for finance says prime minister also did not agree to raising the sales tax from 18%
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Darren Waller re-confirms retirement 'my passions are elsewhere now’
Ex-New York Giants TE wants to focus on his music career and personal growth after a messy divorce from Kelsey Plum.
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Princess Kate snubbed as King Charles appoints two key roles
The King remains undeterred by increasing calls to appoint the Princess of Wales to the Order of the Garter.
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Meghan Markle's jam brand in sticky situation with adult colouring books
Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard brand faces an awkward mix-up with adult colouring books sporting the same name.
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Milk prices rise again in Karachi with Rs20 increase per litre
According to agreement, dairy farmers will not demand any further price hike until December 31, 2024
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Fresh details emerge in sexual harassment lawsuit against Kanye West
Ye boasted about a three-hour Viagra-fueled sexual encounter with an A-list celebrity, court documents reveal.
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Netflix's ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ announces open casting call for character
Showrunners are casting for Toph Beifong in season 2 of the series, seeking blind or low-vision actors.
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James Gunn addresses rumours about ‘The Batman Part II’ cancellation
Amid swirling cancelation rumours, James Gunn responds to a fan about the sequel’s status.
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Meghan Markle’s celebrity friends ‘dropping like flies,’ claims royal butler
Duchess of Sussex's social circle is reportedly shrinking, with high-profile friends distancing themselves.
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40 UN member states demand immediate release of UN personnel in Yemen
'We strongly condemn the latest detentions by the Houthis,' says UK's envoy to UN
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Free solar systems for consumers using up to 100 units in Punjab
Provincial govt allocates funds for free solar systems and housing support in new budget
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‘Bridgerton’ to get a LGBTQ+ storyline?
A new character introduction points to a LGBTQ+ plotline in the future.
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Samsung chairman meets Meta, Amazon, and Qualcomm heads
Tech giants discuss cooperation in AI, cloud services, and chips
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Has Turkey’s inflation peaked at 75%?
With the interest rate at 50%, inflation in Turkey reached an 18-month high in March.
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Messi to skip Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup
'At my age, I don’t want to play everything and I need to make the right choices,' says Messi, who turns 37 on June 24
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EU's AI Act sparks debate over transparency in data use
Newly-passed law to be rolled out in phases over the next two years
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Ahsan Iqbal to attend BD PM's oath taking
Iqbal will travel to Dhaka, represent the Government and people of Pakistan at event
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PTI ends K-P House sit-in as Parliament House protest continues
Opposition leaders' protest enters fourth day as major routes remain blocked
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PMD forecasts heavy rain, storms across Balochistan, Punjab, K-P
Met Department advises avoiding unnecessary travel, securing loose items, staying indoors
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Rangers, CTD arrest three alleged facilitators in Korangi, recover explosives
Arrested suspects were allegedly planning attacks on sensitive locations in Karachi
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Two killed, 20 injured in IED blast in Bannu
Police say IED was planted in Zaranj rickshaw in front of one of shops near Miryan police station
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Four of a family killed in motorbike accident
Two girls also injured in crash near Sanawan
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Serving judges to preside over property tribunals
During proceedings, the tribunal may issue interim orders regarding regulation of property
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Elderly man held for molestation bid
Case was registered against the suspect under sections of the law pertaining to attempted child molestation
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Faiz's vision of hope, justice celebrated
Candid discussions cover literature, culture, heritage
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KBT demands promised plots for nullah affectees
Group said 1,200 approved "missing IDs" from Gujjar, Mehmoodabad, Orangi nullahs pending compensation, plot allotment.
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Pindi to get second Anti-Narcotics Court
He previously served as a judge of the Lahore High Court but was not regularised after one year
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Badin, Sanghar districts to get high-speed connectivity
Projects being executed through Universal Service Fund to extend internet to underserved communities across country
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CM rejects separate province demand
Inaugurates Rs1.5b Cattle Colony Flyover, announces major Karachi infra push
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Labour rally demands rights
Speakers say those demanding implementation of labour laws face dismissals, torture
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Gilani backs parliamentary democracy
He conveyed greetings and appreciated the IPU's role as the global forum of parliaments
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Gold surge signals dollar's wobbly reign
Central banks accelerate gold purchases amid waning confidence in greenback, as analysts predict rally will continue t
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Reimagining our economy in the AI age
FIR disruptions, shifting trade rules demand a China-linked, innovation-driven growth reset
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IT exports poised to hit $5b mark
New momentum not an isolated spike but part of sustained upward trend
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Is Pakistan's Islamic banking truly Islamic?
Profitability, public faith and the unresolved question of Riba
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What Bangladesh-US deal reveals about trade politics
Pakistan's trade could be disrupted if Bangladesh increasingly sources cotton from US to qualify for tariff concessio
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Pakistan's tax system at a crossroads
Challenge not merely about tax rates, but about design, trust & governance
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Cost of commuting rises as government hikes fuel prices
Revised prices come into effect immediately for next fortnight
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Saudi investment invited for motorway
Pakistan keen on public-private tie-ups to modernise transport sector
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PSX sheds 2.5% on weak earnings, Reko Diq
KSE-100 slips below 180,000 as weekly losses deepen on volatility
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600MHz spectrum auction next month
Auction to expand mobile internet capacity, LCCI launches online membership portal
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Court orders action against E&P firms for law violation
Companies face charges of unauthorised change in corporate control
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P2M uptake slow in major markets
Traders seek clearer policy, incentives as SBP reports 4.3m QR transactions
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S&P up slightly as tech dips
Equities had started the session strong after data showed US consumer prices increased less than expected in January
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Startup valuations cross $4b, outpacing peers
Report flags capital bottleneck as ecosystem grows to 170 VC-backed firms without a unicorn
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PM to announce construction relief plan
FinMin says next priority is industrialisation to spur economic growth
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Netanyahu says any US-Iran deal must dismantle Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure
Israel must complete the job in Gaza; 150 km of tunnels dismantled so far
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US flies nuclear microreactor in first airlift demo for rapid nuclear deployment
Unfueled 'Ward' reactor moved from California to Utah as officials tout military, civilian use
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Australia pledges $2.7b for nuclear submarine shipyard
Albanese described the AUD3.9 billion as a down payment to deliver the new shipyard in Osborne
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Israeli strikes kill 12 in Palestine
Al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals confirmed they had received the bodies of at least seven people
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Iran signals flexibility ahead of Geneva round of N-talks
Offers compromises on uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief
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Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash
Opposition figures argue the precautions show the government knows the tribute crosses legal lines
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Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'
Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear sites, not just halt enrichment process
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Trump tells Hamas to proceed with 'full and immediate' disarmament
He says thousands of personnel to support stabilisation and local police for Gaza peace
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Australia pledges $2.7b to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build
US must benefit economically for durable deal, Ghanbari told Fars news agency in negotiations talks
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India accused of using legal process as punishment
Human Rights Foundation urges UN to declare Kashmiri journalist's detention since 2023 unlawful
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Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi said initial talks moved positively but it was too early to judge outcomes
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11 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes amid ceasefire violation claims
Israel terms strikes 'precise' response to Hamas crossing demarcation line, both sides accuse other of violating truce
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Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash
Samba school homage draws opposition lawsuits
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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump’s racist monkey clip
Former president condemns 'clown show' politics and cruelty
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‘Execution was missing’: Agha reflects on Pakistan’s defeat to India
Captain says batters faltered as well, urging the team to regroup quickly and focus on a swift turnaround
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Pakistan make unique record in high-stakes clash against India
Pakistan's six-spinner gamble backfires as India win by 61 runs
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Sanjay Manjrekar calls India’s ‘no-handshake’ stance ‘silly’
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar calls India’s ‘no-handshake’ stance ‘silly’
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T20 World Cup: India bowl out Pakistan to seal 61-run victory
India 175/7 after Green Shirts chose to bowl; Pakistan bowled out for 114 in Colombo
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Still no handshake between Pakistan, India before T20 World Cup clash
India did not shake hands with Pakistan in any of their matches at Asia Cup in Dubai last year, including the final
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From Swat's fairways to the world stage: The rise of Saad Habib Malik
In a cricket-obsessed country, a 19-year-old is building his path in competitive golf
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Banton at home in first World Cup
He carried England to victory against Scotland
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Flick calls for Barcelona reaction
They were thrashed by Atletico in Copa del Ray
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Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha claim ITF J60 Nairobi doubles crown
Pakistan duo defeats top seeds in thrilling three-set final 4-6, 6-3, 11-9
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Pak climber Mir Abu Zar Faiz sets national speed record
He recorded an all-time fastest national speed climbing time of 5.73 seconds
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Last-gasp Zielinski effort keeps Inter at Serie A summit
He struck a dramatic 90th-minute winner to help his side move eight points clear
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Vinicius bags brace as Real Madrid take Liga lead, end Sociedad run
The 4-1 win helped Los Blancos move two points clear of champions Barcelona
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Liverpool beat Brighton, Man City oust Beckham's Salford from FA Cup
Salah converted his 252nd goal for the Reds from the penalty spot
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Fritz to face Shelton for ATP Dallas Open title
Both players will be chasing another tour title in a high-stakes showdown
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Kane brace helps Bayern widen gap atop Bundesliga
The German giants delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over Werder Bremen to restore their six-point advantage
































































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