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Capital to get first-ever health tower
It will house hospitals, medical and nursing varsities, labs and diagnostics centres
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Government employees stage protest
Alliance calls for reforms in allowances and pensions
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Cabinet okays tax relief extension to tribal areas
Members argued that providing tax exemptions to industrialists would not benefit common man
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Finance bill ‘lethal, poisonous’
Opposition lawmakers shout slogans against govt in National Assembly
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Two ANF men killed in Jhelum shootout
Police say private employee also died during anti-drug trafficking operation
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Holy Family’s revamp delayed yet again
Pindi’s largest health facility remains closed with patients eagerly awaiting its reopening
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City gets Traffic Response Unit
Wardens to restore flow after helpline calls
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Record Rs1.36tr allocated to subsidies for FY25
Major allocation to power sector amid efforts to relieve consumers, support key initiatives
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Govt targets Rs1,281b from petroleum levy
Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements
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Agriculture sector overlooked in FY25 budget
Farmers face uncertainty as federal allocations drop amid rising costs, growth concerns
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PSX rebounds ahead of budget announcement
KSE-100 index gains 207.94 points, settles at 72,797.43
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PSX optimistic as uncertainty ends
MD says hike in capital gains tax on sale of stocks, dividend income to rejuvenate bourse
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Disposal of animal waste remains daunting task
Mayor chairs meeting to set things rolling for quick and safe lifting of offal
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Police catch six suspected cattle rustlers
35 cattle heads recovered from the suspect
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SHC hears plea on restoration of KU students union
Seeks petitioner’s response on KU legal director's reply
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Hybrid vehicle concessions withdrawn
Finance minister pushes for industry growth amid calls for SME, middle-class support
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Govt unveils record Rs1.5tr tax plan
Sweeping new taxes target non-filers, salaried individuals, and everyday goods
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Surrendering to sugar barons
Govt must carefully consider impact of allowing sugar exports on market stability and inflation rates
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Another deficit-laden budget
Reigning in inflation at less than 12% with central bank’s interest rates have been slashed by 1.5 percentage points
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Inside Pakistan’s oil smuggling paradox
Govts narrative “oil smuggling needs to be stopped as it threatens the local economy”, is disconnected from reality
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Israel’s war of vengeance — the deafening silence
Hamas positively responds to plan that lack any credible enforcement mechanism in case of Israeli recalcitrance
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Peshawar: the withered city of flowers
The City of Flowers has gradually lost the grandeur of the past
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Amendments defanged NAB law: CM’s aide
Adviser voices concern over accountability law tweaks
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Gaza truce deal eludes Israel, Hamas
“The negotiations have no chance of succeeding, none of two parties have any interest,” says Jamal
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‘14,000 schools without water in Sindh’
Sardar Shah says 38 Karachi schools lack washrooms
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Israel committed ‘crimes against humanity’
UN probe also says Israeli, Palestinian armed groups carried out war crimes
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Bangladesh court indicts Nobel laureate Yunus in graft case
Bangladesh court indicts Nobel laureate Yunus in graft case
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Agriculture sector faces funding shortfall in Budget 2024-25
For FY-24, Rs5 billion is allocated for the Kissan scheme, sparking farmers' concerns
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Budget 2024-25 withdraws hybrid vehicle tax concessions to boost local auto industry
Govt also proposes a shift from engine capacity-based advanced tax on vehicles up to 2,000 CC to a cost ratio basis
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Budget 2024-25: Government targets Rs1,281 billion from petroleum levy
Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements
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G7 pledges $50 billion in aid to Ukraine by year's end
The group has agreed to provide Ukraine with $50 billion via the use of frozen Russian assets by the end of the year
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‘Lethal & poisonous’: PTI labels Budget 2024-25 as IMF-dictated
Party says budget was presented by those who reached the parliament on Form-47
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Pakistan unlikely to purchase spot LNG this summer despite intense heat
Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik says Pakistan will not buy spot LNG until November due to oversupply and high prices
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Budget 2024-25 sets big tax target ahead of IMF talks
Govt had to find ways to increase revenues to reduce fiscal deficit as part of reforms being discussed with the lender
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Prince Harry faces ‘nightmare weekend’ as Trooping the Colour and Father’s Day approaches
The Duke braces for a ‘nightmare weekend’ as two significant events are set to highlight feud with his father.
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US expands Russia sanctions, targets chips routed through China
An effort to set up a global financial embargo on Russia, US broadened the sanctions on chip flow from China
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Pakistan rejects UAE deportation claims
Govt says UAE enforcing routine immigration laws
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HIV screening to be made mandatory
Task force proposes testing, tighter regulations
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Violence against women rattles MPs
Sherry says conviction rate remains just 5%
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Truck, passenger vehicle crash kills 10 in Chagai
Five others injured as collision on N-40 turns deadly
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Bushra health row resurfaces in Senate
JUI-F expresses serious concern over K-P law and order
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Bar leaders demand abolition of FCC
Legal community slams 26th, 27th amendments, delayed Karachi bar polls
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IMF flags ZTBL privatisation risks
Bank reduces bad loans by 25% to Rs50b, but credit access concerns remain
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Gold drops Rs2,700 per tola
Falls to Rs494,062 despite international prices edging higher
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LCCI, Australian chamber sign trade MoU
Agreement promotes joint ventures, SME cooperation and arbitration
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Govt set to scrap tax on oil machinery imports
May adopt 'stability clause' to avoid policy shift during $6b refinery upgrades
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Payment delays squeeze processors
Export slowdown extends settlement cycles to four months
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Weekly inflation surges 15.16% YoY
War spillover effects push SPI up by 0.79% WoW; fuel, power prices soar
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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PSX plunges over 1,700 points as investors book gains
KSE-100 index closes at 171,115 points as market witnessed typical profit-taking session on Friday after recent rally
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Gold prices decline by Rs2,700 in local market as silver rises
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs80 to Rs8,525 in Pakistan
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Oil prices jump on renewed US-Iran hostilities
Brent crude futures were up $1.20, or 1.2%, at $101.26 a barrel
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Saudi assures continued energy support
Both sides exploring refinery upgradation projects as technical talks progress
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Pentagon releases 1st batch of declassified UFO files
More than 160 files released
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Hostage-taking at German bank over, no one hurt: police
The standoff began at 9 a.m. after suspects intercepted an armoured van at a bank branch
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Fact check: Viral video of missile attack is not linked to Mideast tensions, shows 2024 Ukraine strike on Russia
Viral video wrongly claimed missile strikes on Dubai, Iran amid ongoing Mideast tensions
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Rubio says US should get Iran response today
'The hope is it’s something that can put us into a serious process of negotiation,' US state secretary says
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Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
Vatican says two leaders 'renewed the shared commitment to fostering good bilateral relations'
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What the US, China want from Trump’s Beijing visit
Tariff truce, trade restrictions, Iran war to figure prominently in high-stakes Xi-Trump summit
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Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
Pope asks worshippers to pray global governments turn away from violence
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UK's Starmer vows to fight on after Labour punished in local polls
Labour lost support in areas including traditional strongholds of central, northern England, some parts of London
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Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
Seven people safe, 10 missing in off-limits volcanic area after activity increases
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Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
Ukraine says Russia lobbed more than 850 strikes with drones, more than 140 strikes on Kyiv's frontline positions
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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
Says given incubation period of the virus, which can be up to 6 weeks, more cases may be reported
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Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak
Last year, vaccine coverage was only 59%, but 95% coverage of children is needed to ensure herd immunity
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World awaits Iran response to peace deal
Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships at the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
US president said he spoke to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about the issue
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BJP political aide killed in West Bengal
At least five people have been killed since announcement of state election results
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1
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Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico
Hansi Flick's side only need a draw in the Clasico to be crowned champions
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Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern
Wolfsburg need to beat the Bundesliga champions to keep alive their slim hopes
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Why Arsenal became Africa's club
The Gunners have qualified for UCL final after 20 years
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No plans for Babar’s T20 captaincy return: sources
Sources say preference will be given to aggressive young players
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Irish footballers urge boycott of Israel match
An open letter sent to FAI from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine
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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four






































































































