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100% hike in agri budget promised
Claims several concrete measures taken to make sector more viable
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Covid-19: Facts and Myths
Viruses cannot travel on radio waves/mobile networks
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Cops manhandle siblings over ‘traffic rule violation
Reportedly, motorcyclist was carrying expired licence
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Covid-19: Symptoms of disease
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show
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Indian Covid-19 variant exhibits resistance against antibody drugs
Antibody drugs and Covid-19 vaccines are less effective against a coronavirus variant that was first detected in India
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Cabinet amends hotels, restaurant rules
Drafts of several legal proposals discussed
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NA extends NAB Ordinance for 120 days amid opposition protest
PML-N accused Punjab CM of contempt of court for not restoring local bodies despite SC order
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Economic growth target set at 4.8%
Inflation estimated to remain at 8% in next fiscal year
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China's CoronaVac reduces Covid-19 mortality by 97 per cent: study
In Uruguay two doses of Chinese vaccine reduced infection with coronavirus by 57% and ICU admissions by 95%
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PDM to deliberate on PPP, ANP separation tomorrow: Shehbaz
No PDM constituent party can unilaterally expel other party from alliance, says PML-N president
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An IoT of thought
Internet of Things is transforming lifestyles the world over but Pakistan still seems to have some catching up to do
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Govt respects 'institutions' but PM Imran calls the shots: Fawad
Imran Khan is prime minister of a nuclear state ... he and the cabinet take collective decisions, says info minister
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Pakistan receives first batch of Pfizer vaccine under COVAX
Shipments of Pfizer diluents and syringes will be arriving over the next two days, announces UNICEF
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Market watch: KSE-100 touches near 4-year high
Benchmark index rises 335.54 points to close at 47,126.29
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Youm-e-Takbeer: Pakistan marks 23rd anniversary of nuclear tests
Nation pays tribute to contributions of its scientists, engineers and technicians for the security of the country
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Malaysia PM orders ‘total lockdown’ amid Covid-19 surge
PM Muhyiddin says stricter lockdown from June 1 to 14 was for all social and economic areas
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Indian strain of coronavirus confirmed in Pakistan
NIH also confirms seven cases of South African variant in samples collected during first three weeks of this months
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GDP growth estimate for next fiscal year set at 4.8%: Asad Umar
PSDP has been increased from Rs650 billion to Rs900, says planning minister
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Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul
Taksim mosque’s 30-metre high dome looms symbolically over monument to foundation of Turkish republic by Ataturk
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Shoot-out after policewoman stabbed in attack in France
Assailant had been caught after a manhunt that involved two police helicopters and more than 200 officers
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Monetary policy: SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 7%
Announcement in line with market expectations
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Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of overnight shooting
Armenia's defence ministry denied Baku's assertion, the TASS news agency reported
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Qureshi arrives in Baghdad on three-day visit
Foreign minister to hold consultations on bilateral ties with Iraqi counterpart
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Apple might soon support cryptocurrency
Apple had banned cryptocurrency wallets from App Store in 2014, but later reversed the decision and now allows them
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Heroin smuggling bid foiled at Islamabad airport
Passenger was attempting to smuggle 2kgs of heroin via a PIA flight
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South Asia crosses 30 million Covid-19 cases as India battles second wave
India leads and is struggling with a second Covid-19 wave and vaccine shortage across the region.
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Russian court fines Twitter for failing to delete content
Twitter has been subjected to a punitive slowdown in Russia since March
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PTI pays off $7.52b debt in 10 months of FY21: Ayub
Economic affairs minister says indicators point towards improvement in economy despite Covid outbreak
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PBC warns of protest if govt files second plea in Isa case
Alleges case is pursued on the basis of ‘ulterior motives’; aims at suppressing independent judiciary
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IHC dismisses plea seeking removal of Barrister Zafar
Declares petition frivolous and an attempt to obstruct delivery of justice
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Inflation to come down from July: Tarin
Finance minister says import of wheat, pulses led to price hiker
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Post vaccination infection rare but possibly contagious
Roughly 27% of breakthrough infections were asymptomatic, while in 2% of cases, patients died
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Competitor fears Musk's SpaceX could 'monopolise' space
Musk's Starlink constellation project received authorisation from US regulator to provide broadband from space
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Facebook no longer banning posts calling coronavirus 'man-made'
The rule change comes as President Joe Biden announced he has ordered aides to find answers to the origin of the virus
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Wildlife dept takes possession of TikTok-famed bear cub
Baby animal to be sent to Lahore Zoo as videos go viral
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Online shoppers duped by fake websites amid lockdown
Sub-standard products delivered by fraudulent websites
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Educators told to get anti-Covid jabs
Three more die as 117 new cases surface in capital
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IHC comes down hard on ‘incompetent’ police
The Islamabad High Court observed that the federal police do not do their work responsibly
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Punished cop alleges mistreatment
Posts video on social media with child, wife
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Operation launched against Ladi gang
Contingents of LEAs comb Dera Ghazi Khan tribal area
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Muezzin, worshipper killed in Jaranwala
Suspects allegedly hit victims in head with iron rod
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Efforts afoot to turn Katpana Desert green
280,000 saplings planted in cold desert under 10 billion tree project
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Traders demand removal of illegal bus terminals
Illegal vehicle parking and encroachments are creating massive traffic jams
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Ammar Shaheed Chowk traffic diversion plan starts
Officials said additional traffic police would be deployed on the diversion points in three shifts
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Three sustain burn injuries as gas cylinder explodes
The victims were transported to a hospital for medical treatment after the administration of first aid
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‘Pandemic has forced more kids out of schools’
Experts deem political dialogue necessary to mitigate ‘educational crisis’
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Access to FIR data sought for integrated software
PITB informs authorities of need for sharing of record by police
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CM approves 9.48b for Bhakkar uplift
Lays foundation stone of Thal University
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Russia hails Pakistan's efforts for Afghan peace process
Separately, Gen Qamar discusses Pakistan's commitment to polio eradication and Covid-19 with Bill Gates, says ISPR
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Outdoor dining returns to city
Lakshmi Chowk, other food centres, wear festive look after easing of lockdown
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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










































































































