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Spain makes record cocaine seizure at sea, intercepts ship with 10 tonnes
Cameroon-flagged vessel from Brazil raided; 9,994 kg of cocaine found in salt shipment
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Govt withdraws SEZ ordinance after PPP walkout over lack of presidential approval
Sources say six bills, one ordinance was sent for presidential approval, but SEZ amendment remained unsigned
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PSX plummets over 2,000 points as panic selling hits on geopolitical fears
Iran-US standoff, Venezuela situation, instability across Middle East and South Asia undermines market confidence
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PTF announces Davis Cup training camp ahead of Senegal tie
The initiative aims to build a strong national squad, with final team selection to be announced after the camp
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Hasan sisters secure team title at Islamabad table tennis event
Adeel Ahmed, Bilal Ahmed, and Ali Malik also played exceptionally well and finished as runners-up
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Mbaye could prove decisive for Senegal
The 17-year-old emerged as a potential future star for African football
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Sabalenka returns for another Australian Open title
She is hot favourite to clinch the Australian Open crown
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Man Utd crash out of FA Cup against Brighton
Gruda and Welbeck netted in 2-1 victory
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Napoli stay in touch with leaders Inter
Scott McTominay scored a brace in 2-2 draw
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Swiatek avoids setting goals for 2026
The 24-year-old Pole has won majors on the hard courts
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Abdul Javed junior wins Islamabad cup snooker championship
His performance included the tournament’s highest break of 99
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Virat Kohli extends ODI dominance
The number three batter crafted 93 off 91 balls for India against New Zealand
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Sameer Minhas eyes U19 World Cup glory
He also reflected on his record-breaking hundred in Zimbabwe
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Fahad Mustafa to share screen with father actor Salahuddin Tunio for the first time in upcoming film ‘Aag Lagi Basti Mein’
Tunio confirms a brief role in the Eid release calling it “emotional”
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WATCH: Mohammad Rizwan retired out during BBL 15 clash
He becomes first Pakistan players to be dismissed in this fashion
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Indian rocket loses control after liftoff in latest setback to ISRO
Flew for most of its mission before an unexpected disturbance forced it off course
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President Zardari to visit Bahrain from Jan 13-16
Trip aims to boost trade, economic ties, defence cooperation and people-to-people exchanges
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Islamabad Local Government Act amended, city polls reset
Shift in Islamabad's governance as ordinance abolishes Metropolitan Corporation system, makes fresh electoral process
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Barcelona clinch Spanish Super Cup final
They beat Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling final in Jeddah
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Seven policemen martyred in K-P IED blast as violence intensifies
Separately, an IED blast in Lakki Marwat also injured three police personnel
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Snowfall, rain expected in K-P as temperatures drop sharply
Some upper, plain areas of province experience mist late at night, early morning
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Australia tightens student visa scrutiny, moves India to top risk tier
Pakistan stays in AL3 as Canberra cites ‘integrity issues’ in South Asian visa overhaul
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Gold, silver extend rally to reach all-time highs
Price of 10 grams of gold rises by Rs6,602
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25 killed, over 240 injured in LPG cylinder blasts across Punjab
Several victims have been left permanently disabled due to severe burns, injuries
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ICC unlikely to move Bangladesh T20 World Cup matches from India
Alternate venues such as Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram are being considered instead
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Rs300m call centre extortion case debated in Senate IT committee
FIA tells committee 13 suspects are named in FIRs as probe continues into funds recovered from illegal operations
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Police repel militant attack on Bannu post
IGP praises police response as security forces step up intelligence-led actions across K-P
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PM thanks overseas Pakistanis as remittances hit record $3.6bn in December
Inflows jump 16.5% year-on-year, lifting first-half FY26 remittances to $19.7bn
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Federal Constitutional Court moves to Shariat Court building in Islamabad
New court begins hearings from permanent premises as staff shortages remain a challenge
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Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown; Tehran says US talks open
Trump says Iran sought talks after US military threats, but warns action may come before any meeting
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Pakistan watches Iran unrest warily, fears spillover from any instability
Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran; contingency planning to assist Pak nationals
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Death toll from Iran street unrest tops 500
109 security members among those killed in clashes
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OIC-CFM reaffirms Somalia sovereignty
Dar strongly condemned Israel's illegal and unlawful recognition of the Somaliland region as an independent state
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PTI pulls off Karachi rally despite challenges
Workers clash with police; K-P CM accuses Sindh govt of creating hurdles; Tells supporters movement ‘unstoppable’
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Belgium urges NATO mission in Arctic north
Belgium's defence minister urged transatlantic unity amid growing European unease
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Violence, airstrikes sweep Syria, Lebanon
US targets ISIS as Aleppo sees deadly clashes
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Myanmar votes in second phase of junta-run election
Analysts say the junta is attempting to launder its image, aiming to improve diplomatic relations
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Pakistan makes major strides in regulatory reforms
Enhances transparency, business ease as country ranks 6th among 50 economies in WB's 2024 ‘Business Entry’ indicator
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Trump's bid to reshape oil supply
Grab of Venezuela's oil reserves is high-stakes gamble for energy dominance
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Inflation targeting-lite: strategic transition or operational stopgap?
In Pakistan, tight monetary policy coincides with increasing inflation due to supply shocks, which undermine rate sign
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Stabilisation without growth is failing Pakistan
When economy experiences stabilisation, reforms and rising poverty together, economic growth is missing
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Rewiring Pakistan's growth model
Deregulation, export orientation, investment mark recalibration of strategy
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PN flotilla conducts drill in Oman
Exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the two navies, promote shared learning
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Bar politics in focus as PBC vice chairman's election looms
Political parties hold key votes in tightly contested polls
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Dar opens new Jeddah chancery amid flurry of OIC diplomacy
FM advances strategic, bilateral and Ummah-wide priorities during Saudi visit
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PM pledges support for youth, IT training
Commends initiatives of Arfa Karim Foundation
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JCP to hold three crucial meetings today
First meeting will consider framing rules for appointment of judges to FCC; second to confirm three judges of IHC
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay












































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