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Food prices drive inflation higher
SPI rises 1.11% week-on-week following surge in cost of eatables
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World food index falls for 7th month in a row
Lower cereal prices offset higher rates of sugar and meat
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Wheat harvest target may be missed
Country likely to produce 29m tons against target of 32m tons due to high input costs
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Stocks gain modestly on IMF deal optimism
KSE-100 index adds 190.67 points, settles at 65,793.76
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Plan finalised to provide online services for land records
It will facilitate overseas Pakistanis in property transfer through use of technology
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Textile body, UK chamber to deepen cooperation
Will strive to tap networking opportunities for industry leaders
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Food security under threat
Soil and groundwater salinity hinders plant growth, reduce crop yields
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Women stage rallies across Sindh
Hyderabad echoes with slogans against honour killing, anti-women traditions
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Financial inclusion for women stressed
The event showcased opportunities for women to be financially empowered within Pakistan's economic landscape
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Thatta women suffer vagaries of climate change
Sumera Ishfaq stressed the need for sustainable solutions in Thatta district
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Indian authorities contacted for missing fishermen
There may be a chance that fishermen swam to some nearby coastal area
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CM says will review caretakers’ decisions
Will reshuffle police dept as crime in city, rural areas spiraling out of control
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Aurat March attracts diverse crowd
Event highlights rights of women, transgender persons, minority communities
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Elderly man, girl ‘tortured’ to death
Waheed Ali told the Rawat police that his parents and he worked at a kiln owned by Fazlur Rahman
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Girls’ education still a challenge
Report sheds light on persistent gender disparities in education
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‘Woman more impacted by climate-related disasters’
Women disproportionately affected due to social, economic, and cultural factors, Dr. Ali Mir
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Private sector takes charge of capital’s decor
Civic body seeks bids from interested firms
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Five buildings sealed in capital
Authorities took strict action against the violation of building by-laws in Islamabad Zone 5
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‘Women’s role crucial for national progress’
Scores of women from diverse backgrounds participate in Women’s Day event
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Gender-based violence sees surge
1,464 cases of violence reported in Lahore during 2023
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Head nurse allegedly gang-raped in Layyah
The victim, a resident of quarters of Doctors Colony, said three armed assailants forcibly entered her residence
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WASA vows universal service in city
Liaison cell set up to promote public cooperation
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Ban on girls’ education: Afghan humanitarian aid in peril
Close neighbours like Pakistan, Iran and China refuse to accept the Taliban edicts on the issue
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Should Biden drop out of the race?
As per court rules, Donald Trump remains in the race, but can Biden successfully outcast him again
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An ode to you
The concept of things happening for ‘the best’ helps people manage their emotions more appropriately
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Home schooling
The local schools fail to serve their commitment to the students in particular and education in general.
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Gender parity in news media
Equal pay, top-tier positions and career longevity still remain some of the major issues
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Plight of athletes
Pakistani athletes frequently grapple with insufficient resources and infrastructure
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‘Historic incident’ as smoking mars NA session
NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq let off steam as a member sparked controversy by smoking during the parliamentary proceedings
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Aurat March attracts diverse crowd at Karachi’s Frere Hall
Event highlights rights of women, transgender persons, minority communities
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HRCP urges actionable steps for women's empowerment
Rights body regrets country’s abysmal ranking in Global Gender Gap Index
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NA resolution lauds women’s role in society
Members of the Sunni Ittehad Council opposed the resolution
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Pakistan calls for non-discriminatory CWC approach
Ambassador Suljuk Mustansar Tarar, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to OPCW delivered the national statement
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UN experts urge India to end attacks on minorities
Since Modi took office in 2014, India has seen numerous outbreaks of violence between Hindus and Muslims
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US House to vote next week on TikTok crackdown bill
Energy and Commerce Committee 50-0 vote represents the most significant momentum for a US crackdown on TikTok
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Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers trying to breach its systems again
Says it has no evidence that its customer-facing systems had been compromised in the hack
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'It hurts': Gaza war robs Muslim world of Ramazan joy
While international mediators were hoping for a truce in time for Ramazan, no breakthrough had come by Friday
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Four terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO
Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists, says ISPR
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Political analysts say PTI being ‘pushed to the brink’
Naveed Hussain condemns allocation of reserved seats, rightfully earned by PTI, to rival parties PML-N and PPP
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Achakzai demands postponement of presidential elections
In a letter to ECP, SIC-nominated candidate says elections without reserve seats would violate Constitution
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IMF steers clear of electoral tangle
Spokesperson says global lender does not comment on domestic political developments in response to PTI’s letter
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Punjab Assembly members take oath on reserved seats
PTI-backed SIC members express discontentment, claim their seats were 'robbed'
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Pakistan's success tied to Balochistan's, says army chief during Awaran visit
Gen Munir inaugurates Cadet College Awaran, interacts with local farmers
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SITUATIONER: Pragmatism takes center stage at China's ‘two sessions’
Amid global uncertainties, Chinese leadership articulates comprehensive vision of wide-ranging domestic, int'l issues
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Pakistan’s HC hosts national day reception in London
National Day reception was held in advance (23rd March) due to the date falling in the holy month of Ramazan
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Retiring senators call for restoring true democracy
Dar says reengage with US for Aafia’s return
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No clue to 14 fishermen three days after boat capsized
Pakistan Navy, MSA engaged in search and rescue operation
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Country’s laws to curb human trafficking lauded
EU, FIA reiterate joint commitment to combat money laundering
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PM orders payment from BISP during Ramazan
Govt to give Rs7.5 billion under Ramazan Relief Package for 39.6m low-income families
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Five Pakistanis executed for murdering Bangladeshi guard in KSA
Perpetrators were brought before a competent court, found guilty, and subsequently sentenced to death
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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A simple overview of Pak diplomatic, legal response
Pakistan's willingness to engage with these experts demonstrated its commitment to cooperation
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K-P jirga to raise drone attacks with Centre
Participants expressed serious concern over the loss of life and property caused by drone strikes
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Imran meetings: TTAP sets priorities
Efforts underway to address concerns of Imran's sisters
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Exporters decry high costs, policy neglect
Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high
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Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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CPJ condemns Israeli ‘kidnapping’ of journalists aboard Global Sumud aid flotilla
Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them
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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Four weeks after US-Israel paused Iran strikes, no deal yet as war disrupts global energy
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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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











































































































