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Rupee weakens against dollar
Closes at Rs154.78 in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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With monsoon around the corner, modern weather station installed in Karachi
Automatic Weather Station will monitor rainfall situation in the port city at a faster rate, says Met office director
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AGPR objects to inflated revenue figures
Asks govt to adjust tax collection downward to show real picture of revenues
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AJK govt failed to highlight Indian atrocities in IIOJK: PML-N minister
Chaudhry Tariq says PM Raja Haider, others refused to evolve joint strategy to express solidarity with Kashmiris
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PML-N’s bad economic policies caused loss of $20b: Shaukat Tarin
Circular debt declining and PTI government to take more steps to further reduce it, says finance minister
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Explainer: Why is the govt's planned media authority so controversial?
The Express Tribune breaks down what exactly the proposed regulatory body will do
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Pakistan rolls out plans to tap global green financing avenues
Climate minister says green bond oversubscription shows global appetite for country that has ‘green credibility’
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Bangladesh cuts taxes for firms hiring transgender people
Firms would be reimbursed with 75% of salaries of transgender people, if they hire 10% of workforce from community
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Britain hosts G-7 health summit amid pressure to broaden Covid vaccine access
British foreign minister says equitable access to vaccines will be at the top of agenda when G7 leaders meet
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Sindh not to reopen schools ‘until keeping coronavirus at bay’
Health Minister Azra says no decision has been taken yet regarding reopening of schools in the province
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Malala’s father snubs comment about marriage attributed to his daughter
Ziauddin says media and social media took an excerpt of Malala’s interview out of context
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Market watch: KSE-100 sheds 33 points in range-bound session
Benchmark index declines 0.07% to close at 48,093.53
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India submerges unclaimed ashes of 1,200 Covid dead in farewell ritual
Vicious second wave of coronavirus in India has killed 160,000 people in eight weeks
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $272m to $16.1b
Increase comes due to official government inflows
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Oil steady after sharp rise on improved demand picture
Both benchmarks surged over 1.5% on Wednesday
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China sends new-generation meteorological satellite into space
The satellite will be used for weather analysis and forecasting, environmental and disaster monitoring
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Shehbaz claims govt hoodwinking masses with 'forged statistics'
Addressing virtual pre-budget seminar, PML-N chief says the statistics come amid worst performance
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EU to provide €9m to support parliamentary development
Project will strengthen assemblies' capacity; ensure transparency, accountability towards Pakistani citizens
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Facebook rolls out business messaging changes in e-commerce push
Facebook is opening up ways for businesses to interact with customers on Instagram and WhatsApp
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Ransomware attack disrupts ferry service in northeast US
Cybercriminals struck a ferry service in the US state of Massachusetts on Wednesday
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NASA announces two new missions to Venus
NASA announced plans on Wednesday to launch a pair of missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030 – its first in decades
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Scientists identify new global coronavirus 'hotspots'
Researchers conducted a study on the hotspots favorable for bats that carry coronaviruses
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Pakistan to lead global efforts to tackle climate change: PM Imran
Urges acheiving target of planting 10 billion trees to protect future generations
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Rs96b reserved in next budget for MPs' projects
Sum includes Rs74b that will be utilised under SDGs Achievement Programme
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Body for appointing judges must be ‘further empowered’
NA panel deems it necessary for candidates applying for high court slots to undergo emotional test
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WATCH: Question on company’s profit leaves Miftah in a spin
What my company's profit has to do with the country's economy, responds agitated PML-N leader
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Indian army accused of secretly filming women, children in IIOJK
Move created a sense of fear and insecurity among local population, KMS reports
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Market watch: Stock market undergoes correction
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 64.36 points to close at 48,126.90
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GDP growth expected to reach 6% by 2023: Hammad Azhar
Energy minister asks opposition to stop deceiving masses, says economic growth rate will be 5% next year
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Oil extends gains on OPEC+ supply discipline and demand prospects
Market expects oil prices to move well beyond $70 per barrel towards mid-year
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Moderna plans mix of COVID-19 vaccine doses with new Lonza deal
The new drug substance production line will make ingredients for up to 300 million doses
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WHO official thanked Fauci for dismissing Covid lab leak 'myths'
Top US medical advisor reciprocated next day, thanking Daszak for his 'kind note'
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Labor veteran Herzog elected Israel's 11th president
The election came as opposition scrambled to forge a coalition to unseat Netanyahu
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Committee to 'liaise' PMDA matters with stakeholders formed
Minister of State Farrukh Habib will be the chairman of the committee
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Russia's CoviVac more than 80% effective against COVID-19
Developer says could produce six times more than previously planned 10 million doses a year
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Bombings on two transport buses kill 12 Afghans in Kabul
Latest in a series of such attacks in recent weeks as foreign forces withdraw
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Tesla to buy more than $1bn of Australian battery minerals a year
Tesla already sources three-quarters of its lithium feedstock from Australia
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Recession and violence among Covid side effects in Africa, report finds
Africa was the only continent where incidents of violence rose over the course of the pandemic
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Huawei to launch new mobile operating system in fight for survival
Huawei will unveil its first mobile devices loaded with the new Harmony OS
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Australia's Victoria extends Melbourne Covid-19 lockdown for 2nd week
More than 800 people died in that outbreak, accounting for about 90% of Australia's total deaths
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SC issues notice to Sindh govt in Daniel Pearl case
Accused complain of not being provided facilities in confinement; AAG assures redressal
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IHC restrains govt from appointing HEC chairman
Counsel questions ordinance 'removing one individual'; says govt eliminating institutions' autonomy
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Five facts to know about ransomware attacks
Hackers will offer the victim a key in return for cryptocurrency payments that can run into millions of dollars
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Twitter testing ads on Fleets to catch up to Snap, Facebook
Twitter will begin testing ads on its disappearing posts feature called Fleets
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PIA plans to start air safari
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday decided to relaunch its Air Safari flight
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EU officials apprised of rights situation in Pakistan
EU and Pakistan also addressed the issues concerning the rule of law and access to justice
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Amazon backs marijuana legalization, drops weed testing for some jobs
Amazon will not screen job applicants for marijuana use for positions not regulated by Department of Transportation
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Media firms reject proposed PMDA ordinance
Term it a move to curtail freedom of press, control media
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Abbasi sees sinister designs behind delaying AJK polls
The PML-N leader questions constitutional standing of NCOC’s suggestion to postpone polls
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21 suspects land in capital police dragnet
Recovered cash, ornaments, mobile phone, narcotics and weapons from their possession
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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint
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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions
Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier
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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish
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CDF Munir warns against any future misadventure, says response would be ‘far-reaching and painful’
Pakistan’s defence is 'completely impregnable' against external aggression, COAS assures on Marka-e-Haq's anniversary
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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep
Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent
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'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Participants turn event into protest against marital rape, domestic violence, and the wider structures of patriarchy
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Minority funds allocation sparks new debate
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
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President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Says people in uniform and without stood united, showing courage, resilience, national resolve
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit
LCCI urges lower energy costs, SME zones as planning minister eyes $100b by 2035
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IMF budget talks begin next week
Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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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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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Israeli bill seeks to scrap Oslo Accords, block Palestinian state
Far-right lawmaker says proposal aims to cancel 1993 agreement, expand settlements in West Bank
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels
Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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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











































































































