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Growth imperatives: Can remittances catapult Pakistan’s economy?
Highest number of Pakistanis, 54.93 million, went abroad from Punjab to find employment
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RDA checks commercial use of residential buildings
Commissioner Muhammad Mehmood says commercial activities in residential areas of the cantonment will not be allowed
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Dire straits: Small salons in peril amid pandemic
With little room to ensure Covid SOPs and rising inflation parlours see drop in clientele
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Rs8b for Swat varsity raises many eyebrows
Complain about employees not getting paid
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New typhoid vaccine not to be part of EPI in K-P
Training will be provided to vaccinators before the vaccine is introduced
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Education dept officer gunned down in Lower Dir
Police said that further investigation is under way to ascertain the actual cause of murder
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Locals form committee to arrest thieves in Mohmand
Local police has failed to arrest the gang
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Spanish woman who 'died' of Covid returned 10 days later
After a mix-up over names, family of Rogelia Blanco were informed that the pensioner died of Covid-19 on January 13
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Trump's coming impeachment trial aggravates rift among Republicans
Ten Republicans joined the House of Representatives in voting to impeach Trump on a charge of inciting insurrection
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Purveyors of fear
Let us face reality! Pakistan being less than 2% of the global LNG trade, we do not move the market
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Questions about the vaccine
Apart from money, the bigger issue is the availability of the vaccine
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Climate justice — an oxymoron
Global poor, who are a lot in number, pay the price of the luxurious lifestyle of the global rich, who are just a few
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Fighting fires
There is a need to revamp the entire fire department of Karachi
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Pak-US ties under Biden administration
It remains to be seen if the Biden administration would revive strategic dialogue with Pakistan
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Open access in power market
Under this system, consumer has choice of procuring or generating his own electricity
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Reimagining urban economy of Sialkot
Despite attempts to create robust local economy, city’s infrastructure is dilapidated
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Look east for commercial diplomacy
With exception of China, most eastern markets are ignored by Pakistan’s trade policy
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China sees fall in new Covid-19 cases amid strict local lockdowns
The numbers pale in comparison to many countries, Saturday’s toll included only 80 Covid-19 cases
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Indian police to let protesting farmers into New Delhi on Republic Day
Farmers want to drive tractors on Jan 26 when Modi will join a parade of military forces in the capital
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New Zealand probes first 'probable' community Covid-19 case in months
The 56-year-old woman, who returned to New Zealand on December 30 tested positive for the virus
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Elon Musk to offer $100 million prize for 'best' carbon capture tech
Musk, who co-founded and sold PayPal Holdings Inc, now leads some of the most futuristic companies in the world
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TikTok makes all under-16s' accounts private
TikTok wants its young users to make informed choices about what they share and with whom
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EU says it will make vaccine companies respect supply contracts: Michel
After both Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca report production glitches
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In pictures: Jennifer Aniston’s luxe $11m apartment becomes internet's latest obsession
The building itself is reminiscent of the one in 'Friends'
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Pakistan's Covid-19 positivity ratio at 3.96%: NCOC
Hyderabad leading with highest positivity ratio of 11.57 per cent, followed by Peshawar and Karachi
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Power tariff increase owed to highest ever circular debt: Miftah Ismail
Former finance minister issues 'explainer'; demands govt withdraw decision to increase per unit price of electricity
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Biden administration to unveil more climate policies, urges China to toughen emissions target
Memo shows Biden will unveil a second round of executive orders as soon as Jan 27
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Burnley 'low point' can inspire Liverpool turnaround: Klopp
Reds face Man Utd in the FA Cup and are six league points below their rivals due to a shock defeat by Dyche’s team
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Beckham defends hiring pal Neville
Former United great believes 44-year-old is the right man to bring the culture and work ethic he wants at Inter-Miami
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Arteta hopes Arsenal have learned from Ozil, Sokratis exits
Spanish manager says this week he plans to bring new players in during the January transfer window
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Man City's Guardiola says Foden must not look to emulate De Bruyne
Spanish manager says the impressive youngster has to focus on being the best version of himself
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Female referees create African football history at CHAN
The trio became the first women to control a match at a senior CAF male tournament
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Hazard leads Real Madrid to Alaves rout to relieve pressure on Zidane
The victory is only Los Blancos second in six matches and leaves them four points behind Atletico Madrid
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Johnson says he looks forward to working with Biden on shared goals
Both leaders also discussed the benefits of a potential free trade deal between the two countries says spokesperson
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AC Milan stay top despite Atalanta defeat as rivals Inter held
Pioli's men saw their lead on Conte's side cut to two points but hold pole position at half-way stage of the season
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Man City survive huge FA Cup scare, Arsenal crash out
Guardiola's side defeated fourth-tier Cheltenham in a 3-1 win on Saturday while the Gunners lost to Southampton
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UK to quarantine visitors from nations with high Covid-19 risk, Daily Mail says
Travelers from Brazil, SAfrica and neighbouring countries, to be met on arrival and escorted to hotels to quarantine
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Galiyat snow fest draws crowds
People enjoy skiing, snowboarding and other funfilled activities
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PRCS to launch road safety card
Will train people in first aid and post crash procedures
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Ministry, teachers in rift over posting ACRs on website
Govt asks educators to upload old reports
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Literacy dept not to renew contracts of 1,000 employees
Contract-based employees have announced legal action, protests
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Russian-Pakistani ‘invents Covid cure’
Claims patients using mineral-based medicine recover in 10 days
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Flowering plants to be sown along Nullah Leh
Plan to reduce stench from sewers, improve environment
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Contractors to boycott govt tenders, projects
The contractors refused to talk to junior officers and and did not attend the meeting
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Boost ties with North African nations: experts
This was shared in a session titled 'Pakistan's relations with North African countries' organised by IPS
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CM inaugurates Hub road
CM inaugurates Hub road
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K-P owes Rs265b in foreign loans
Govts have borrowed from development organizations
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Fazl’s brother to head PDM’s working committee in K-P
Fazl’s brother to head PDM’s working committee in K-P
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Married woman sexually assaulted in Mardan
Married woman sexually assaulted in Mardan
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Marigold galore at Frere Hall
Marigold galore at Frere Hall
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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










































































































