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CDWP okays Rs3.25b worth of projects
Also endorses concept clearance proposal under JICA
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World lost equivalent of 255m jobs in 2020: UN
Report reveals 8.8% of global working hours were lost last year
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Telecom firms in trouble due to illegal use of GSM boosters
Under Telecom Act, offenders can be penalised or punished
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Raast - optimal digital payment experience
It is Pakistan’s first instant payment system that enables end-to-end fund transfer
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Govt agrees to revisit new social media rules
Tells IHC it will review Unlawful Online Content Rules in consultation with PTA, stakeholders
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Senate rejects PEMRA Amendment Bill 2020
Opposition opposes move, says empowering it will ‘further endanger freedom of press’
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Pakistan mulls peaceful use of drone tech
Technology would help in research in various fields including research and rescue operations
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Opposition holds symbolic protest in NA session
Federal government failed to complete quorum in session and was unable to advance its agenda
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Govt to abolish 70,000 vacant posts
Task force on austerity will submit its progress report in cabinet meeting today
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Railways running in deficit for last 15 years
Railways’ deficit was Rs3.2 billion in 2004-05, which rose to Rs9.1 billion in next year and continued rising
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Negotiating America’s new position
The 46th President will have to find a way to make what US is doing abroad pay dividends for average Americans at home
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The current state of the Chinese economy
It is not unusual for even serious economists to look at the same economy from very different angles
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Yet another round of civil service reforms!
These reforms in no way manifest any fundamental shift in how the civil service works in this country
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Please save the university
Higher education in Pakistan is poorly funded despite the bombastic claims to the contrary of various ministers, govt
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Pakistan pins big hopes on small dams to help farmers beat drought
Experts warn small dams are not a silver bullet for arid parts
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Supreme Court seeks details of wealth tax case against Sharifs
Directs FBR’s counsel to submit status of appeals filed by the Sharif family
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Delay in judges’ appointment causing anxiety: SCBA
Urges JCP to expedite process of filling vacant judicial positions particularly in LHC
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Moderna says Covid-19 vaccine appears to be effective against new variants
Company says the two-dose regimen of vaccine was still expected to be protective against the variants detected to date
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Market watch: KSE-100 crosses 46,000 on monetary policy status quo
Benchmark index advances 219.60 points to settle at 46,087.64
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Oil prices edge up, but lockdowns restrain gains
Indonesian coast guard seized two vessels over suspected illegal fuel transfers
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Explainer: The arrest of Asia's 'most-wanted' drug boss
Tse was on global most-wanted list and was of “significant interest” to law enforcement agencies in multiple countries
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Hindutva ideology is real threat to Indian Constitution: experts
Laws like ‘love-jihad’ have reduced Muslims to second class citizens, says constitutional expert
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Germany urges Taiwan to help ease auto chip shortage
Automakers around the world are shutting assembly lines due to problems in the delivery of semiconductors
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Afghanistan hails US plan to review deal with Taliban
Kabul believes Taliban insurgents failed to abide by terms of February 2020 peace deal, cease violence
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Covid-19 vaccination trainings 'near completion' in all provinces
Taking necessary measures prior to vaccine availability, provincial health secretaries tell NCOC
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PML-N provided patronage to those occupying govt land, says PM Imran
Calls for broadening operation against land mafia; says no one can occupy govt land without political patronage
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Disputes within PDM stand exposed: Qureshi
FM reiterates that govt, its allies prepared to defeat no-confidence motion against PM Imran at all costs
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3 reasons Pakistan won’t find it easy to beat South Africa
A relaxed South Africa, too many uncapped players in Pakistan, and lack of confidence can cause hosts' downfall
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Oil prices edge lower as Covid-19 lockdown concerns overshadow demand prospects
China reports fresh new cases casting a pall over demand prospects in the world’s largest energy consumer
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Klopp sees positive steps despite Liverpool's Cup exit
Reds were knocked out of the FA Cup by arch-rivals Man United as their slump of form continues
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Solskjaer hails Fernandes as Manchester United star downs Liverpool
United manager added to Red's woes as the playmaker capped a thrilling tie with his late strike at Old Trafford
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Spurs' Bale must earn game time, says Mourinho
Winger has spent most of his time on the bench, starting only one PL game and featuring mainly in the Europa League
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Leicester's Vardy to return in 10 days after hernia operation: Rodgers
Manager said earlier this week that the forwrad would miss a “few weeks” when the 34-year-old went under the knife
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Man Utd forward Rashford to have knee scan
United forward felt discomfort during Sunday's 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round victory against Liverpool
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Garcia set for Man City exit, says Guardiola
Defender is in the final year of his contract and has been linked with a switch back to his boyhood club Barcelona
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Indonesia seizes Iran, Panama-flagged tankers over alleged illegal oil transfer
The ships “caught red-handed” transferring oil from one to another says Iranian coast guard
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Koeman pleased as Barca midfielders muck in with goals
Goals from Frenkie de Jong and Riqui Puig helped the Catalans beat Eleche 2-0 in La Liga
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Neuer sets new Bundesliga record for most clean sheets
Keeper made 197th clean sheet that bettered the previous record set by former Bayern's Oliver Kahn
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Chelsea's Werner will feel disappointed after penalty miss says Lampard
Chelsea forward missed a late penalty in Chelsea's 3-1 fourth round victory over second-tier Luton at Stamford Bridge
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La Liga talking points
Suarez scored in the 3-1 win against Valencia to return to the top of the league's scoring charts
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President Joe Biden enlists 'world class' cybersecurity team after government hack
Cybersecurity was demoted as a policy field under the Trump administration
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Olympic shot put champion Crouser sets world record
American set a world indoor record of 22.82 metres at the American Track League series opener
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Indian, Chinese troops in new border brawl: reports
Leaving injuries on both sides six months after a pitched battle which killed at least 20 Indian troops
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Amazon to open pop-up Covid-19 vaccine clinic in Seattle headquarters
Amazon aims to vaccinate 2,000 eligible members of the public against Covid-19 on the first day
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Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic
Hanson Robotics said four models including Sophia, would start rolling out of factories in first half of 2021
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SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program
SpaceX launched 143 spacecraft into space, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission
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Special package for farmers ‘very soon’
PM Imran says subcommittee of cabinet formulating proposals
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Govt urged to stop blame game over soaring debt
Senior economist Ashfaque fears total loans will reach $118b by June
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Over a billion rupees’ state land retrieved from PML-N leader
Sharif telephones Saiful Maluk, says being punished for his loyalty to party
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Public sector campuses on cusp of a meltdown
The higher education sector funding increased only Rs8 billion in past 10 years
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Zilhaj moon sighted, Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27
Zonal committees will meet in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar
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HEC allows students to pursue two degrees at a time
Says this policy has been prepared keeping in mind modern educational needs and global trends
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Naqvi holds high-level talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian
Iranian state media says both discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to consolidate fragile US ceasefire
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Arbitration court upholds Pakistan's stance on Indus Waters Treaty
India dismisses proceedings, says its position on holding the treaty in abeyance remains unchanged
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‘Who will run the province?’ Kundi asks K-P CM to focus on governance instead of Adiala
Governor advises CM Afridi to prioritise law and order and governance challenges in the province
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US official Paul Kapur concludes Pakistan visit after high-level meetings
He participates in cultural artefact repatriation event, also visits Margalla Hills
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ISPR condemns Indian army chief’s remarks questioning Pakistan’s place in ‘geography and history’
'India needs to reconcile with Pakistan’s salience and learn to peacefully co-exist with it,' military says
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Should you trust AI for everything?
Artificial intelligence fails not from flaws, but because it cannot step in or take responsibility
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The Pitt and the Pendulum
In emergency rooms, death is witnessed everywhere—but not always held the same way
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When words go rogue
Between Eliot’s wasteland and Pound’s precision, Mina crafts poetry of grief, desire and modern dissonance
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Not your father's matlock
Kathy Bates anchors a revival that finds its own voice
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The fruits of a warming valley
Rising heat and untimely rains are destroying Chitral’s fruit harvests and threatening livelihoods
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Red is the colour of sacrifice
With coercion masked as culture and consent reduced to formality, forced marriages still strip women of agency today
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The lost art of letter writing
Handwritten letters were not just a bit of information to be dispatched; they spoke of possession by depth of emotion
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Too sheer, too short, too much
The demand for fashionable yet modest clothing is growing faster than many brands are willing to acknowledge
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UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move
Energy minister says exit rooted in long-term economic vision, evolving energy capabilities
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FinMin calls Panda Bond 'transformational step' for Pakistan economy
Says successful issuance reflects growing confidence of Chinese institutions, global investors
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Fuel, flour prices push SPI to 14.5%
WoW also jumps 0.47% on transport, food costs; raises fears for interest rates
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Gold declines further in local, global markets
Price of gold falls by $6 per ounce to $4,539
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International furniture goods expos proposed
Products gaining prominence over quality craftsmanship, durable material
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Stocks end lower for fifth straight day
KSE-100 falls over 900 points; weekly losses mount to 3.2%
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FinMin highlights Pakistan, China ties at bond launch
Proceeds of first sustainable Panda Bond earmarked for water, energy, health sectors
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External account healthier despite global turmoil: SBP
Governor says remittances set to cross $41b, new currency notes sent to cabinet for approval
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Engineering drives Punjab growth
Electrical sectors expand steadily as bicycle, diesel engine industries decline
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Renewable sector seeks tax cut
Pakistan imported 26,000 MW of solar panels during 2022-2024
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IMF sets Rs1.73tr petroleum levy target for FY27
Global lender releases staff level report
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APBUMA seeks govt backing for LA textile show
Minister assures facilitation for SME exporters as association proposes Heimtextil event
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Gold drops sharply on global selloff
Precious metal falls Rs15,500 per tola amid stronger dollar, rising bond yields
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ADB, AIIB back Pakistan’s first Panda bond for green infrastructure project
ADB says development is a 'milestone', AIIB says its partial debt guarantee helped enable the transaction
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Oil prices up 3% after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3%, to $109.19 a barrel
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
80 dead, 246 suspected cases in DRC; agency warns neighbouring countries to activate emergency mechanisms
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UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
Drone struck a generator near Barakah Nuclear Plant; no radiation impact or injuries reported
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UK deploys low-cost anti-drone missile system to Middle East
New laser-guided weapon fitted to Typhoon jets after rapid testing programme, says British Ministry of Defence
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to ease Mideast tension
In phone call, Qatari and Saudi FMs also review bilateral ties, ways to strengthen them, Qatari Foreign Ministry says
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US outlines 5 conditions for Iran deal: report
Seeks no damages payout, transfer of 400kg uranium, retention of frozen assets and war-linked talks
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North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as unions launch strike
250,000 daily commuters stranded as five unions shut down New York's Long Island Rail Road
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ICC denies it issued new warrants against Israeli officials, calls report inaccurate
Haaretz report claims ICC issued secret arrest warrants for five Israeli officials
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Iran's Baghaei says US, Israel ‘manufacture crises’ to justify escalation and war claims
Iranian military warns US any repeat “miscalculation” will trigger stronger, more decisive retaliation
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Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant
Passenger restrained by fellow travellers, banned from all future Qantas flights
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US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse
As of early afternoon Washington time on Saturday, no renewal notice had been posted on the Treasury website
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At least eight injured as car rams into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena
Driver previously treated for psychiatric disorders, arrested as pedestrians stopped his escape
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Large blast near Beit Shemesh part of pre-planned test: Israeli defence firm
Israel's Tomer defence company causes a stir with a rocket engine experiment near Beit Shemesh
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Malaysia calls off search, rescue operation for victims of migrant boat tragedy
Sixteen migrants dead off Malaysia's Pulau Pangkor as smuggling routes claim more lives at sea
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Xi-Trump summit marks 'new era' in ties, says Wang
He said the two leaders reached 'a number of important common understandings'
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8 killed in Thailand accident
Firefighters and rescue workers cordoned off the collision site
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Wood urges NZ to 'create some history' at World Cup
Nottingham Forest striker will lead the lowest-ranked side at the tournament
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'City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip'
They still have a chance of securing a seventh league crown
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US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Five counties required to pay visa bonds
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Canadian football ready for World Cup
They will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in their World Cup opener
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Inter Milan win Italian Cup
This is their second title this season
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Young tennis star honoured after ending 25-year ITF title drought for Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib receives cash prize, standing ovation as officials lament crumbling sports infrastructure
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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
They secured a 2-0 win over Lens to clinch the title
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Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
The 37-year-old became the fastest player to 14,000 runs in T20 cricket
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Alaves end Barca's bid for 100-point
Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first half made the difference in the game
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N Korean team ventures into South
Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women at ACL semis
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Mohsin Nawaz makes history: First time in Pakistan, a sports shooter awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Pakistan honours Mohsin Nawaz with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a first for any shooting sports athlete
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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












































































































