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Smart meters become cheaper as bulk procurement reshapes power sector
Officials link price cuts to planning changes, updated engineering regulations, Rs150b annual savings likely
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PSX at peak ahead of policy decision
KSE-100 index gains 877 points, driven primarily by interest in energy stocks
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Pakistan, Kuwait discuss expanding cooperation in petroleum sector
Energy ministers review existing ties and explore new areas of collaboration in Kuwait meeting
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Gold, silver prices rise on global gains
Precious metals rally as dollar weakens and US rate cuts loom
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Pakistan poultry association fined Rs25m after tribunal affirms cartelisation finding
Appellate tribunal upholds CCP order, but reduces penalty from Rs50m
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Industry groups seek deeper interest rate cuts after SBP decision
KCCI, KATI, SAI say high borrowing costs threaten competitiveness, jobs and investment
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Monetary policy eased as SBP lowers policy rate to 10.5pc
Surprises with 50bps reduction as FX strengthens, growth gains traction
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Manhunt after shooting at elite US university
Police released 10 seconds of footage of the suspect, walking briskly down a deserted street
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SL to arrest Ranatunga over oil scam
Dhammika Ranatunga, then chairman of the state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, was arrested on Monday
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ICC rejects Israeli bid to halt Gaza war probe
Rules arrest warrants for Israeli PM remains in place
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Aliyev to pardon thousands
Armenia and its longtime arch-foe Azerbaijan committed to peace in a deal brokered by the White House
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World heads towards 'glacier extinction'
Thousands of glaciers to melt each year by mid-century
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Murree declares snowfall season
19 facilitation centres activated, vehicle monitoring begins on all entry routes
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Winter magic returns to Saiful Malook
Fresh snowfall draws tourists to Kaghan Valley's legendary lakes
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Door-to-door insulin supply begins in Pindi
Registration of diabetes patients kicks off across district
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Romanian embassy to host Christmas carols
Special concert aims to promote festive cheer and cultural harmony
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Capital sees sharp spike in C-sections
Experts warn unnecessary surgical births may endanger mothers and newborns
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Rawalpindi's Hindu heritage fades
Once home to thriving temples & neighbourhoods, the city's Hindu population now declines
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Cantonment boards case enters crucial stage
Pindi Bench gives Defence Ministry two options on petitions filed by ousted VPs
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Progress picks up on Kachehri Chowk flyover, connected underpass projects
Structural work continues at Jinnah Park, Iftikhar Janjua Road and other high-traffic locations
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Scrutiny of journalists accreditation cards ordered by Sindh Court
SHC dismisses plea of 23 claiming journalist status for plots in Journalists Colony
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'Karachi's public health in peril'
Federal health minister highlights mismanaged funds, infrastructure crisis
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Armed robbers killrickshaw driver
CCTV footage captures the deadly daylight robbery
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Hyderabad van fire claims life of 12-year-old a day after father’s death
Despite ban, public service vehicle owners continue using LPG, CNG
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'Speeding, reckless' driving claim two bikers' lives
11 schoolchildren injured in separate road mishap on II Chundrigar Road
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Two decades on, Karachi still waiting for K-IV water supply
Funding constraints, poor administrative coordination has delayed the completion of the project
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Final polio drive of theyear kicks off
Over 80,000 workers deployed in 30 districts for 7-day campaign
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5.2 magnitude earthquake reported in Karachi
Residents across the city report feeling the tremors in multiple areas
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FWMC launches neighbourhood cleanliness competitions
Urban, rural localities selected; winners to receive cash awards up to Rs100,000
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Security guardamong 3 killed inseparate incidents
Police link killings to financial disputes, personal grudges
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Flood aftermath fuels dengue surge across Punjab, cases cross 3,500
Stagnant water, poor drainage blamed as health authorities warn of worsening outbreak
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Punjab unprepared for emerging flu variants amid global outbreaks
Alert issued across Punjab focuses on common strain
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Unauthorised kite flying criminalised in Punjab
Cabinet replaces blanket ban with strict regulation, carries up to 7 years jail
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K-P MPAs call for return of stranded students
The students are stuck in Afghanistan after closure of border between two countries
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COP30: high hopes, limited progress in Belém
COP30 ends without committing to a fossil fuel phase-out, exposes the limits of global climate governance
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The prisoner's gambit
Imran Khan’s imprisonment, Pakistan's political paralysis
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Iqbal Rabbani's blood-stained shirt
While Pakistan grapples with grand narratives on December 16th, some histories are deeply personal
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Ex-Punjab Chief Minister Mian Manzoor Wattoo passes away
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
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SC upholds Sindh police officers' seniority
Rejects provincial govt's appeal against service tribunal's decision, declaring pre-2019 seniority as lawful
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Centre forms eight NFC committees amid provincial tensions
Federal government wants to exclude customs duties from the purview of the divisible pool, say sources
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Defunct aircraft clog Jinnah Airport junkyard
Bird nests, rats raise security and operational concerns
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Government panel to investigate offloading of travellers
The committee will propose a new mechanism for overseas travel clearence
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Pakistan, Russia explore oil sector deal
Aurangzeb confirms talks on oil sector cooperation, steel plant
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Sargodha exceeds wheat sowing target for current season
Official report shows wheat cultivation reached 101.30% of the assigned target
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10 rescued after gunmen abduct 19 from passenger bus in Kashmore
Dacoits open fire on Quetta-bound bus, helicopters deployed in ongoing rescue effort
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IHC directs trial court to re-record witness statements in Imaan, Hadi tweet case within 3 days
Public defender contends violation of right to fair trial as witness statements were recorded in accuseds' absence
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Gilgit-Baltistan’s two decades of local governance void to end in 2026
Election commission announces Feb 14 polls for union, district councils; assembly elections set for Jan 24
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11 years on, APS tragedy still scars families
President Zardari, PM pay tribute to the martyrs; vow to defeat 'eradicate the scourge of terrorism'
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Cracks appear in Lyari building after earthquake last night
Residents claim "building mafia" is responsible for circulating rumours about property in an attempt to seize it
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Punjab sets record by issuing over 2 million driving licences in 18 days
Officials say learning, regular, international licences were issued through centres and online portal
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Christian federal employees to receive early salaries, pensions ahead of Christmas
Payments will be made on December 22 to ease preparations amid sharply rising costs of festive items
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IHC CJ rejects Jahangiri's objections in degree validity case
Jahangiri swears on Quran that degree is genuine, warns of 'disastrous' judicial precedent
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Wholesale sugar prices drop sharply in Karachi, Punjab
Consumers welcome reduction, hope wholesale price drop translates into lower retail rates
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Gold records fresh gains as prices climb locally, internationally
Price of 24-carat gold per tola increases by Rs2,600
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US market bubble bursting is Pakistan’s hidden risk
Recessionary pressure in US will weaken consumer demand, reduce export earnings for Islamabad
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Beyond palm oil, Pak-Indonesia trade entering a new phase
With supportive tariff policies, electronics manufacturing can become a pillar of Indonesia’s investment in Pakistan
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The myth of stability and Pakistan’s economic underperformance
In long term, Pakistan needs to embrace economic democracy – a leaf from the Indonesian constitution
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Pakistan’s dual economies: stock market boom and a factory floor bust
Recovery that enriches asset holders while shuttering factories is unsustainable
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The reason state enterprises keep bleeding trillions
So long as line ministries appoint and control boards, autonomy remains a myth
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PSW, Alibaba.com push digital trade shift
Seminar highlights online export tools, streamlined documentation for small traders and industries
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Gems sector seeks value-addition
Industry warns billions are lost to raw exports, outdated mining, smuggling
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FBR seizes 2.75m kg of non-duty-paid tobacco
Estimated evaded duty on the seized goods is approximately Rs1.1 billion
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Govt, industry flag deep economic strains
Aurangzeb cites IMF-driven reforms as businesses warn of crippling energy costs and collapsing investment
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Industries demand urgent revival of rail freight
Transporter strike paralyses cargo, SAI warns of rising port charges, missed deadlines
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Circular debt blocks $1b gas field investment
Mari Energies warns Ghazi Ghaisakhori development cannot proceed without assured offtake, timely payments
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IMF inflows drive PSX to record close
KSE-100 climbs 1.7% WoW to new all-time high, nears 170,000 mark
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ICCI hosts Google Cloud DevFest 2025
Stresses need for investment in AI, cloud and automation
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SL to arrest Ranatunga over oil scam
Dhammika Ranatunga, then chairman of the state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, was arrested on Monday
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ICC rejects Israeli bid to halt Gaza war probe
Rules arrest warrants for Israeli PM remains in place
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World heads towards 'glacier extinction'
Thousands of glaciers to melt each year by mid-century
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Manhunt after shooting at elite US university
Police released 10 seconds of footage of the suspect, walking briskly down a deserted street
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India charges militant-groups, 6 men over Pahalgam attack
NIA charges Lashkar-e-Taiba and its offshoot for alleged role in planning, facilitating, executing the attack
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Aliyev to pardon thousands
Armenia and its longtime arch-foe Azerbaijan committed to peace in a deal brokered by the White House
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Thousands of glaciers to melt each year by mid-century: study
Peak glacier loss timing varies by region, depending on size, altitude and geographic location
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Man who tackled Bondi Beach attacker hailed as ‘genuine hero’ after mass shooting
Sydney fruit shop owner who disarmed gunman at Bondi is recovering after surgery, family says
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Gaza struggles to pull bodies from rubble as storms rock damaged buildings
Two buildings collapsed Friday, killing 12, as storms flooded tents and caused deaths from exposure
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Louvre shuts to visitors as staff strike over working conditions
Museum staff gathered outside the glass pyramid, blocking the entrance and holding banners.
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Flash floods kill 37 in Moroccan coastal town
Moroccan autumns cool gradually, but climate change intensifies storms as warmer air holds moisture
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Father-son duo behind Sydney shooting that killed 15 civilians, police say
Australia vows stricter gun laws after attack on Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach
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Hong Kong court finds Jimmy Lai guilty of colluding with foreign forces
Lai supporters see him as freedom fighter, Beijing sees him as protest mastermind, sanctions advocate
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Person of interest detained after US shooting
Police released 10 seconds of footage of the suspect, walking briskly down a street
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Andrea Botez responds to criticism after loss to comedian Samay Raina
Andrea Botez defended her chess skills after a key blunder saw her exit Super PogChamps against Samay Raina
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Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi touch down in Australia for BBL 15
The tournament is set to begin from December 14
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Salah's omission from Inter game is a consequence of his actions, says Becker
He was not included in the 19-man squad for the UCL clash
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Mbappe face Haaland in UCL showdown
Fractures have emerged in Xabi Alonso's Madrid project following defeat in La Liga
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Waseem vows fearless World Cup push
He says if they play good cricket on the day, they can beat any team
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Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes
England lose Mark Wood for the remainder of the series
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Depleted NZ to meet upbeat WI in Wellington
The visitors put on a mammoth effort to draw the first Test in Christchurch
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Three things to watch ahead of the 2026 F1 season
Mercedes, Ferrari, and newcomers like Audi and Cadillac prepare for a radical shake-up
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Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout
Fernandes, Mbeumo and Mount on target in 4–1 triumph at Molineux
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Pulisic quick-fire double sends AC Milan top of Serie A
He scored twice in 10 minutes to beat Torino 3-2
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Palmer misses Chelsea's Champions League clash with Atalanta
Maresca choosing not to risk the forward as he continues his comeback from injury
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Slot has 'no clue' whether Salah has played last Liverpool game
Head coach also insisted he is not ‘weak’ amid row
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Arshad Nadeem clinches javelin gold at National Games
He produced a best throw of 81.10 metres to secure first place
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Palace beat Fulham to move up to fourth
They secured an away 2-1 victory
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Hojlund brace shoots Napoli past Juve
Rasmus Hojlund scored the decisive goal in 2-1 victory





































































































