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Shaukat Tarin suspends EDF surcharge collection
Calls for swift release of exporters’ funds under DLTL and TUF schemes
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Taliban reject UNSC report alleging links with al Qaeda
Taliban will not allow any terrorist group to use soil of Afghanistan, says group spokesperson
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PC okays hiring of financial advisers
Initially, 23 out of 26 federal government properties were sold through open bidding
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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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Major, 4 soldiers martyred in Balochistan operation
ISPR says seven terrorists also killed in Barkhan's Nosham area
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IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi’s plea for family meetings, medical access
Attorney General argues jail superintendent has authority to decide which facilities a prisoner be given and not
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Centre, K-P aligned on terror fight: Asif
Minister warns Kabul of similar response as India last year
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Senate panel approves bill on blue passports
Minister raises concerns regarding misuse of special passports
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Mohmand, Dasu dams costs surge by Rs1.6tr
Documents also showed a major increase in allocations for development of local communities affected by projects
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Misgivings stall JUI-F, PTI rapprochement
JUI-F rules out joining TTAP movement, for now
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Ritter backs Pakistan for Nobel Prize
Ritter described Pakistan as 'the only game in town' capable of helping bring the crisis toward a final resolution
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SJC meeting today under CJP Afridi
Top judicial forum to review complaints against judges
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China wants Pakistan to step up peace diplomacy
Dar speaks with Chinese, Kuwaiti counterparts
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Opp for efforts to save Constitution
TTAP chief calls upon all major political leaders to step forward for democracy
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SC returns 27th Amendment plea
LBA to challenge registrar office's objection
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Landslides leave thousands stranded
Debris block multiple highway sections; locals provide shelter, food to travellers
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Per capita income climbs to $1,901
3.7% growth rate was pulled by services sector, followed by 3.5% growth in industry, 2.9% in agriculture sector
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Iran won't allow US weapons to transit Hormuz
Ceasefire talks stalled as Trump pushes for a deal with Tehran, Vance says ‘making progress’
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PSX gains modest momentum in early trading
KSE-100 climbs 254 points to near the 167,700 level
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FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony
Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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Data-driven policymaking key to growth
IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly
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PSX erases gains as ME worries trigger selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading
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IPO launches digital transformation drive
DG says trademark, copyright & patent services will be fully digitalised in six months
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US delegation discusses trade with FinMin
American companies show strong interest in long-term investment opportunities
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Pakistan, China expand cooperation
Challenge SEZ attracts $150m investment as EV manufacturing tops trade talks
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Trade deficit fears mount
Business leaders urge honest budgeting as industrial slowdown, external pressures intensify
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Pakistan hit by 13% drop in capitalisation; HMB enters Frontier Index, SEARL exits
Brokerage house said HMB qualified for inclusion after meeting the required liquidity threshold
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State Bank receives $1.3b IMF disbursement
Support continues amid structural reform conditions; gold up Rs1,100/tola
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Meeting pushes for boosting ports' efficiency
Discussions on regulatory challenges, digitisation, stakeholder coordination, opportunities to attract regional cargo
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PM hands budget-making to Dar
FinMin sidelined as responsibility for new taxes, tax relief given to deputy PM
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KSE-100 drops 1,465 points amid oil price concerns, geopolitical uncertainty
Index touched an intra-day high of 169,687.29 points and a low of 167,329.34 points during the session
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Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP
SBP says IMF Executive Board has also approved disbursement of second tranche of SDR 154 million under RSF
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UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit
Israel reportedly sent Iron Dome air defence systems, personnel to operate them to UAE during war
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports
Seoul sent forensic experts to Dubai, where the Namu is being inspected ahead of planned repairs
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Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine
It was the first such major attack after a three-day US-brokered ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
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Italy cheers Kate on first visit since cancer diagnosis
Early education is a subject close to the princess's heart as a mother of three children
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Top ANC official backs Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
Ramaphosa's current term is due to end in 2029
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Israelistrikes kill 12 in Lebanon
Beirut insists Israel must end its attacks before starting negotiations
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Poland intercepts Russian plane
Russian aircraft was flying in international airspace without filed flight plan, with its transponders switched off
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Trump arrives in Beijing for superpower summit
US president will ask President Xi to 'open up' China
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Belgium and Turkey sign nine defence pacts
Belgian defence minister hails 'big step forward' in bilateral cooperation
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Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS Delhi's meeting
Iran had urged India, BRICS chair for 2026, to use BRICS platform to build consensus condemning US and Israeli actions
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Iran won't allow US weapons to transit Hormuz
Ceasefire talks stalled as Trump pushes for a deal with Tehran, Vance says ‘making progress’
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Trump lands in Beijing for high-stakes China visit
US president is accompanied by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Elon Musk to attend business summit with Xi Jinping
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Lavrov accuses US of seeking control over global energy, distracting from Palestine
Claims US wants Russian energy bought at one-tenth the price Europeans paid
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US lawmaker says Washington lost 39 aircraft in Iran war, citing defense report
An F-35A hit inside Iranian airspace, an E-3 Sentry destroyed, the Pentagon won't confirm losses
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory
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Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant
VAR made headlines again after relegation-threatened West Ham
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters
Second seed Zverev fell 1-6, 7-6 (12/10), 6-0
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Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran
We're just excited to host them here, says Sarah Hanna
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President Perez calls club elections
This season has seen Madrid finish without a major trophy
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'Don't understand it, but it looks fun'
Japan fans are likely to be stumped by cricket
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Bangladesh hammer Pak in Dhaka Test
Rana's five-wicket haul seals the hosts' third straight Test victory
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Shan XI in Shambles: How Pakistan Imploded in Mirpur
Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance
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Fitzpatricks seek major glory at PGA
Sibling duo mix rivalry and family as they chase title
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Napoli beaten by Bologna
Rowe's added-time goal gave Bologna 3-2 win
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Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role
City have four games left this campaign
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Beyond the boundary: How PSL campaigns turn cricket into internet culture
High-impact campaigns succeed by converting brand messaging into the shared language of the fans











































































































