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Azerbaijan open to investing $2b in Pakistan
Aurangzeb says current Pak-Azerbaijan trade at $50m is not meeting potential
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Stocks pause amid profit-taking at highs
Early optimism fades; selling in heavyweights drags index down by 294 points
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Gold rally to slow next year
Morgan Stanley projects price to reach $4,800 by Q4 2026, highlights China demand
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Government finalises plan for gemstones statutory authority
New National Gemstones Policy proposes minimum export price to curb under-invoicing
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FBR suspends Islamabad property valuations after massive backlash
Tax authority pauses rates raised by up to 1,250% over fairness concerns
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Government weighs regulated adoption of GMO maize to boost yields, exports
Officials say biotech could raise farm productivity, food security
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Government readies ‘BEEP’ app to replace WhatsApp for official use
New platform offers secure, efficient and reliable communication across state institutions
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Government explores Djibouti route for Africa trade
LCCI, envoy discuss new markets on rising current account concerns
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Power consumers may get Rs0.71 per unit relief in January bills
CPPA seeks NEPRA approval for Nov fuel charge refund; hearing scheduled for Dec 31
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Full PIA sale approved after bidders reject government's role in airline's affairs
75% stake up for bidding next week, balance offered later at 12% premium
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National leaders vow to crush terrorism
President, PM pay tribute to martyrs of APS attack
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Pak rebuffs India's criticisms of constitutional tweaks
Pakistan's delegation at UN raises issue of Illegally Occupied Kashmir
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IHC defends division bench in plea against Justice Jahangiri
Court cites sensitivity of allegations over judge’s LLB degree
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Miyawaki forest planned in Multan
More than 400 trees have been planted at various WASA disposal stations across the city
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Three killed in traffic accidents amid dense fog
All injured were shifted to hospitals after receiving initial medical treatment
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42 proclaimed offenders held
Arrested offenders were linked to cases of murder, robbery, kidnapping, and various other heinous acts
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Muzaffargarh flood aid reviewed
Meeting focused on relief distribution, restoration of livelihoods and strengthening coordination mechanisms
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Punjab moves towards tough sanitation law with prison terms
Suthra Punjab Authority Bill discussed by provincial assembly committee
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Wildlife dept seizes 7,702 dead wild birds in Khanewal
The search led to the recovery of 4,304 sparrows, 3,200 mynas and teals, 196 ducks and two partridges, all found dead
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Seasonal influenza situation under control: minister
The minister said awareness workshops should also be organised in hospitals
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From Jahangir to Nur Jahan: restoration work underway at Shahdara Complex
Project aims to protect Mughal heritage and attract global tourists
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SHO sacked over negligence in DSP double murder case
Victims buried as unclaimed without postmortem, sparks departmental action
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Free apartments allotted to 720 labourers
Workers with disabilities to be accommodated on ground floor
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Child abuse cases rise in Punjab as convictions remain at just 1%
With a sluggish judicial system delaying justice, children across the province remain vulnerable to exploitation
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Only 47% of Pakistanis have access to safe drinking water
Experts urge coordinated action as water contamination fuels disease spread
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Pakistan, Tajikistan unite for cultural festival
First-ever joint cultural festival highlights art, music and shared traditions
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IHC stays Afghan citizen's deportation
Directs Ministry of SAFRON to decide PoR card cancellation request in one month
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Jaggery corn keeps capital hooked
Vendors say its enduring appeal lies in freshness, comfort and tradition
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Punjab tightens security ahead of Christmas and new year celebrations
Security measures include patrolling, CCTV surveillance and deployment of personnel
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Educators slam move to end regular employment
Associations warn move could erode public trust, lower salaries & impact pensions
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Schools hold tributes for APS martyrs
Events include one-minute silence, candlelight vigils, tableaux, prayers
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PA pays tribute to civilian martyrs of 1971
Offers Fateha for the martyrs of APS terrorist attack
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One killed, 14 injured in Larkana LPG cylinder blast
Poorly made cylinders are to blame
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SHC issues arrest guidelines for police
Orders closure of torture cells; FIA allowed to probe custodial death case
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Child protection effort unravels as father takes children back to footpath
One child still missing after being handed to begging ring
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Sindh Cabinet approves Rs5.8b package covering transport, police, welfare
Funding cleared for buses, policing, public awareness, social sectors
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SIU cops allegedly involved in selling seized drugs
Home minister orders inquiry, suspends DSP and sub-inspector
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Unsolicited advice to older people
71-year-old retiree shares hard-earned lessons on purpose, health, learning, planning for a fulfilling life after work
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Politics of fear and US war on Muslim civic life
US governors brand Muslim groups as “terrorists” without authority, escalating Islamophobic politics into state action
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Termez Dialogue, Pakistan and linking South & Central Asia
Doha’s Termez Dialogue pushes Afghan connectivity, ignores terrorism concerns
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Water urgency
Karachi’s water crisis, a daily disaster as K-IV delays, mismanagement leaves the city parched
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Myopic Taliban
Taliban skip key Tehran peace conference, isolating Kabul, undermining regional efforts tackling terrorism
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CM Murad announces tech upgrades in Sindh Police
Details wide-ranging reforms in police structure while addressing Pakistan Navy Staff Course participants
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Govt withdraws restrictions on pension, salary for post-retirement employees
The withdrawal of these notifications will take effect immediately
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Judge Jahangiri accuses IHC CJ Dogar of misconduct
Files plea seeking full court sans Dogar to hear law degree case
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PM Shehbaz approves halal meat export policy
Current production at 6 million metric tons, meets both domestic, export demand
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Pakistan accuses India of manipulating Chenab river flow
Foreign Office urges New Delhi to honour commitments under Water Treaty
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66,154 air travellers offloaded this year, FIA tells NA body
Says curbs on travelling of beggars, illegal migrants; NA committee orders promulgation of clear SOP
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CDF Asim Munir meets Libyan military leaders to boost defence ties
Defence cooperation, training, regional security featured in talks between military leaders
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Punjab government announces end to nationwide transport strike
Four joint committees to engage transporters and address regulatory and operational issues
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Senate committee warns of systemic failures as violence against women rises
Punjab reports 61,097 GBV cases in 2024
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PHC, federal institutions declare winter holidays
KP schedules break from late December to early January
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Our higher education participation rate is only 13%: Ahsan Iqbal
Minister calls for a shift towards innovation, commercialisation, and industry linkages
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Sindh Police launches online system for tenant registration
Landlords can now register tenants through Sindh Police website
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Dense fog disrupts flights in Punjab
Forces delays, diversions at Lahore, Multan airports
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Final polio vaccination campaign of 2025 underway, 38 million children immunised
Authorities urge parents to support final push against virus
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Proclaimed offender proceedings start after CM Afridi skips multiple summons
Afridi faces multiple FIRs, arson charges linked to protests, with separate cybercrime cases pending
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PM seeks post IMF exit strategy
Iqbal warns country may slip into another programme without surge in exports
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PSX falls 133 points in choppy trading
Lacks clear direction amid consolidation, though macro indicators improve
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Government asks ADB for power debt support
Leghari seeks financing for reforms as Cheema presses for continued backing of ML-1 project
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Chinese fintech eyes SMEs, digital finance
Minister for Board of Investment reaffirms that Pakistan and China remain iron-clad friends
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PSO seeks tax zero-rating to prevent refund buildup
FBR owes Rs54b in sales tax refunds; state oil firm urges govt to intervene
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Economic risks remain high despite policy calm
Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues
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Goods transporters’ strike chokes trade as containers pile up at ports
Around 25,000 containers awaiting clearance at Karachi Port, Port Qasim
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Pakistan’s real exchange rate strengthens to 104.8 as rupee holds firm
Govt raises Rs445b in bond auction; gold hits Rs453,562/tola; silver surges to record high at Rs6,822
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Pakistan–Mauritius trade far below potential, envoy tells LCCI
Envoy cites absence of direct flights as major barrier to increasing trade
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Remittances drive Pakistan's current account $100m surplus
External account upswing masks exploited migrants and 'Dutch Disease'
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PSX ends choppy session slightly lower amid mixed cues
The index oscillated between an intra-day high of 171,392.63 and a low of 169,230.50, before closing at 169,933.85
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Full PIA sale approved after bidders reject government's role in airline's affairs
75% stake up for bidding next week, balance offered later at 12% premium
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Government finalises plan for gemstones statutory authority
New National Gemstones Policy proposes minimum export price to curb under-invoicing
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Government weighs regulated adoption of GMO maize to boost yields, exports
Officials say biotech could raise farm productivity, food security
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Power consumers may get Rs0.71 per unit relief in January bills
CPPA seeks NEPRA approval for Nov fuel charge refund; hearing scheduled for Dec 31
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Pakistan demands end to Israeli settlements
No resolution of the Security Council can be unilaterally declared outdated
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US Congress passes defence bill
Europe as over-regulated, culturally adrift and insufficiently committed to its own defense
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UK to rejoin EU Erasmus programme
UK government said more than 100,000 people in the country could benefit from the scheme in the first year alone
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Russia preparing for new 'year of war'
Ukrainian president statement comes after Putin said Moscow will 'certainly' achieve its objectives
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UN, aid agencies warn Israeli policies threaten Gaza relief operations
Ongoing re-registration process has left millions of dollars’ worth of essential supplies stuck outside of the strip
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Australia charges alleged Bondi Beach gunman with murder, terrorism
Naveed was charged with 15 counts of murder after waking from a coma
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Global financial crime auditors visit Canada after record bank fine
TD Bank’s $3bn penalty raises stakes for Ottawa, financial sector
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Dinosaur footprints found in Italy
Prosauropods had sharp claws, and adults could reach up to 10 metres in length
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Indonesians plea for global help
Villager Cahyo Aulia, 31, said his house was flattened by wooden logs
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Pakistan condemns Sydney attack, backs Gaza ceasefire at UN meeting
Warns Israeli settlements threaten two-state solution, violate international law
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Bondi gunman confirmed to be of Indian origin
Sajid left Indian city of Hyderabad in 1998; Intelligence agency interrogated Naveed in 2019
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Senators grill Trump officials on US alleged drug boat strikes
US officials say the operations target narcotics bound for American shores
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal






































































































