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9th national rock climbing championship concludes in Islamabad
Islamabad’s Huzaifa Imran and SNGPL’s Abuzar Faiz and Amani Jannat emerged among the top performers
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China slams ships seizure by US
Russia condemns the move, with its military experts describing it as ‘state-level piracy’
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US immigration officer shoots woman in Minneapolis
Trump accused the victim of viciously trying to run over the agent
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Trump seeks 50% hike in defence budget to $1.5tr
NATO allies committed last year to increase their defense spending to five percent of GDP by 2035
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Drone strike cuts power in two Ukraine regions
Russia has pounded its neighbour with almost daily drone and missile attacks
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Greenland to meet Rubio, Danish officials
Trump has actively discussed the purchase of Greenland with his team
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CDF Munir draws red line on national security
Field marshal visits Lahore Garrison, receives briefing on operational preparedness
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Rs3.6b auction ushers HBL PSL in new era
Sialkot, Hyderabad franchises added as league expands to eight teams
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No hostility with Kabul, terror sole concern: FO
Spokesperson confirms diplomatic channels with Kabul remain open, with embassies, consulates functioning normally
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Shehbaz pledges peace, progress in Balochistan
Political harmony marks premier's Quetta visit; PM links counterterrorism to lasting stability
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TTAP convoy reaches Lahore despite police action, arrests
Several workers were detained during the journey, while vehicles in convoy were vandalised at multiple locations
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Australia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires
There's also dry thunderstorms forecast across Victoria and southern New South Wales
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Lebanon says first phase of disarming Hezbollah complete
The deployment in the south aims to cement the state's monopoly on bearing weapons
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Visa discusses digitising govt payments
Talks cover IMF reforms, digital infrastructure and financial inclusion
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PSX snaps rally, sheds 976 points
KSE-100 pauses after five days of strong gains as profit-taking sets in
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SME financing gaps highlighted at Lahore expo
Chamber urges easier credit, cash-flow lending and support for women entrepreneurs
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CCP to probe cooking oil industry
Will submit report to price monitoring body that notices substandard oil quality
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OGRA moves to scrap fixed returns in gas pricing
SSGC, SNGPL resist shift as regulator begins stakeholder consultations; public hearing set for Friday
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Foreign reserves rise $141m to $21.19b
Import cover at 2.65 months; gold slides to Rs466,162/tola on upcoming US non-farm payroll data
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Finance ministry admits transparency gaps in key investment projects
Report says absence of transparency elevates risks, undermines confidence
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Tarar defends 27th Amendment, FCC
Lawyers question transparency of judicial appointments, say FCC's credibility already eroded
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Pakistan, US pledge to boost economic, security ties
Pakistan proposes declaring 2026 'year of action' for Pak-US ties
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NA panel decries diabetes drug shortage
Reviews nursing sector reforms, performance of HSA
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Earth in motion: The day science witnessed our planet's spin
Earth's Rotation Day encourages students to engage with physics, astronomy, space sciences
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AJK PM says PPP to sweep elections in valley
With elections only six months away, AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore ruled out any alliance with PML-N
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Missing woman found murdered
Husband says wife left home on Jan 1, claims she went out after receiving a call from man named Nazik Hashmi
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MQM-P wants KSDP 2020 implemented
Unveiled in 2007, plan termed fundamental governance doc
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Teen's final act of kindness gives hope to two lives
Sher Ali's corneal donation restores sight to two men, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity
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Lahore Zoo records 70 animal deaths in 5 years
Main causes of death include infections, respiratory illnesses, accidents, harsh weather conditions
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All set for regulated Basant revival from February 6 to 8
Seven kite-flying associations apply for registration
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Red stones being reused in Shahdara complex restoration
Each fragment numbered, documented and stored with record
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CM Maryam warns against discord under guise of religion
Honorarium card for prayer leaders launched
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Pakistani banking stocks top Asia-Pacific rankings
BoP, NBP lead gains; analysts warn rally reflects recovery from depressed levels not definitive re-rating
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Pindi reels under influenza onslaught
Children and the elderly are reported to be the most affected groups
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Rawalpindi's key public welfare schemes put on hold
Officials to make announcements only, with no funds to be released till August 2026
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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













































































































