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Stocks slump in absence of positive triggers
Index drops 1,265 points as investors weigh outcome of IMF review
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SMEDA expands industrial stitching project
Phase-II to establish 350 new units with enhanced grants aiming to boost textile exports
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Customs official underscores transparent goods valuation
Agrees with traders' proposal to address valuation matters in Lahore
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Trade deficit widens 33% in February
Exports fall and imports rise in double digits, putting pressure on external account
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Govt denies forced revision of IPP contracts
Power minister tells development partners talks are being held in free, fair manner
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Market correction ends as yellow metal hits Rs301,500
This rise follows a decline of Rs500 per tola on Saturday
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PM's Azerbaijan visit to strengthen trade ties
Experts say signed MoUs hold great socio-economic, geopolitical, and geostrategic significance for both sides
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US tariffs may dent Europe growth
S&P Global said that while Central and Eastern Europe's direct trade exposure to the US was limited.
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Inflation slows to 1.5% in Feb
But cost of essential goods continues to rise, cost of borrowing still high
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Brighton in FA Cup quarter-finals
The striker scored in the extra-time to clinch 2-1 victory
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Vikrant Gupta thrilled to visit Pakistan for CT
Leading Indian journalist praises hospitality and cricket culture here
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Man Utd crash out of FA Cup
The Red Devils were defeated by Fulham on a shoot-out
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Gouiri fires Marseille to win
They secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nantes
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Barca thrash Sociedad to reclaim top spot
The Catalan side won the game by 4-0
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NZ in confident mood for semi against SA
We've played a few games in tri-series in Lahore and we'll be ready for semi-final, says Matt Henry
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Prove you are better: Saqlain challenges India
He wants India to play 10-match series with Pakistan
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Klaasen brushes off SA travel woes
It is part of professional cricket these days, he says
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India brace for dangerous Aus
Two most powerful teams in the world clash in CT semifinal today
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'Anora' clinches best picture Oscar
Independent film's star Mikey Madison won best actress
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Arisha Razi Khan welcomes baby boy
Actor shares wholesome photoshoot on IG
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UK fans want protected status for 'pie and mash'
Londoners say beloved dish is a culinary icon
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Vidya Balan becomes latest target of deepfakes
Actor urges caution against AI
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Charli XCX brings home BRIT Awards
'Brat' singer nabbed five prizes in London ceremony
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Atiqa Odho is the latest to praise 'Sanam Teri Kasam'
Veteran actor backs cross-border prospects
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60 years of 'The Sound of Music'
This iconic, cheerful musical still has lessons to offer
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Wilhelm Röpke: a rare liberal confronting fascism
Hitler never made any secret of his intention to strike against those he saw as his enemies.
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Governing Gaza: need for consensus among Arabs
When history will be written about the Israeli genocide of Gaza and the West Bank.
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Ending hunger: how global collaboration can save millions
The key to overcoming such challenges is deep international collaboration.
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Abandoned daughters
Beyond policy measures, there must be a fundamental shift in how daughters are perceived in society.
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Rising tide of terrorism
In one such attack, seven people hailing from Punjab were shot dead in Barkhan district of Balochistan on February 18.
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Blackout bravado!
Pakistan was the third contender in pushing political activism to the wall
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The mirror of literature
I had never seen the novel in bookstores before even though it is considered a classic.
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Selena Gomez and Samuel L. Jackson’s Oscars exchange sparks debate amid Gaza speech
Selena Gomez and Samuel L. Jackson were caught in a red carpet exchange during No Other Land’s Oscars speech.
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Germany's Merz accuses Trump of deliberately escalating tensions with Zelensky
He said he was “rather astonished at the tone of the conversation” at the White House meeting, and it was “unhelpful”.
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Trump slams Zelensky's rhetoric over war, warns US won't tolerate it
US president also took aim at European leaders who met Ukrainian president for crisis talks in London over the weekend
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Amelia Dimoldenberg teases Monica Barbaro at Oscars 2025: “I heard we have something in common”
Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg had a playful red carpet exchange with Monica Barbaro at the 2025 Oscars.
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At least 37 dead, dozens injured in Bolivia bus crash
The accident happened during the early morning hours on the route between the cities of Uyuni and Colchani
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Netanyahu warns Hamas of 'unimaginable' consequences if hostages not released
PM's warning follows Israel blocking aid to Gaza after a six-week truce brought vital food, shelter, and medical aid.
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Lithuanian solo rower rescued after three days in Pacific cyclone
44-year-old Aurimas Mockus was stranded after his boat encountered a dangerous cyclone in very rough sea
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Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard responds to backlash over Oscars speech
Jacques Audiard declined to speak on trans rights after winning Best Original Song at the Oscars.
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RedStone ($RED) gains momentum with Binance listing and price predictions
Before its official launch, $RED has been trading in pre-market sessions at around $0.7275 USD
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Samsung unveils Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 5G phones with AI
The phone also boasts Awesome Intelligence, an exclusive mobile AI tool available across the entire A-series range
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Steve Smith confident Australia can tackle India's spin attack in CT semi-final
The two teams will face off in Dubai in a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final won by Australia in Ahmedabad.
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PHA’s purview extended to district level
Critics claim the government is experimenting with new initiatives to embezzle funds
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Amazon Web Services to invest $8.2b in Indian cloud infrastructure
India's cloud services market, valued at $8.3b in 2023, is projected to grow to $24.2b by 2028, says IDC report.
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Actress Sonya Hussain says Babar Azam was once her favourite player
The actress described Pakistan’s performance in the Champions Trophy as disappointing.
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Rare lunar eclipse to light up skies on March 13-14, first of two in 2025
March lunar eclipse will cause the moon red but can’t be seen in South Asia including Pakistan
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Oscars writer wins $50 bet over Conan O'Brien's Kendrick Lamar-Drake joke
Writer Skyler Higley reveals he bet $50 that Conan’s Kendrick Lamar joke about Drake would land well.
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For greater good of state, we sacrificed our politics: Tarar
Information minister highlights economic progress and inflation drop as government completes one year in power.
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Arrest of Kulbhushan Jadhav on March 3, 2016: A historic victory for Pakistani intelligence agencies
During interrogation, Jadhav confessed to executing operations in Pakistan under orders from the Indian govt and RAW.
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Govt hails ATC verdict in May 9 cases
PTI condemns orders as mockery of justice
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Grand jirga briefs Fazl on tribal concerns
Seeks PM's audience via JUI-F chief
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PTI Senate arrangement sparks internal dissent
Raja says party leadership struck K-P accord; Imran yet to approve deal
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DISCOs overbill consumers by Rs244b
Audit reveals systematic scam to hide losses; dead, zero-use consumers also charged
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Shopkeeper killed in jewellery market heist
Eight armed robbers on four bikes loot gold from three shops; traders stage protest
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Trade bodies advocate restoration of final tax regime
Propose gradual increase in tax rates on exports
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PSX hits record over army chief’s support for businesses
KSE-100 rises 1,202 points as investors expect strong earnings, policy easing
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NTC unveils cybersecurity plan
Secure mobile systems, upgraded firewalls to protect key institutions
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PSX loses steam as investors book profit
KSE-100 index sheds 380 points amid range-bound trading
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Rice exports to China surge 84% in first half
Higher shipments reflect Pakistan's role as key supplier, potential for deeper economic integration
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Power generation stabilises after falling for two years
Production cost goes down 2% to Rs8.6 per unit in FY25
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$10b UAE trade attracts private sector
Imports rise while exports remain flat; energy collaboration offers new potential
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Australia proposes joint ventures in mining sector
The high commissioner appreciated the recent economic strides made by Islamabad
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Pakistan-Vietnam trade to hit $1b, eyes $10b target
Both nations agree to launch Preferential Trade Agreement talks in 2025; key sectors identified for deeper cooperation
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NA panel orders sugar price probe
Committee discussed Pakistan's National Tariff Policy
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Chinese firms to retain 50% proceeds
PM forms body to oversee planning ahead of China visit; cabinet for fewer MoUs
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Gold prices jump in Pakistan following international market gains
The price of gold per tola reached Rs361,200, up by Rs3,600
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PSX loses momentum as investors opt for profit-taking
KSE-100 index sheds 380 points amid range-bound trading
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China's GDP grows 5.3% in H1 despite global headwinds
Analysts predict YoY growth in 5-5.2% range for 2025, higher than govt's target
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Victory celebration and reality check
It's time to turn triumph into transformation, sustainable efforts to address domestic woes
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Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time
Move aligns with Trump administration's broader "America-first" foreign policy, takes effect end of next year
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Israel kills 35 in Gaza, including eight at aid sites
Health workers say starvation bringing in more patients than war injuries
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Sizewell C nuclear plant secures final go‑ahead
New nuclear plant to replace ageing ones, meet energy, climate, job goals
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Israel intercepts Yemeni missile
Missile launched in response to Israeli air attack on Hodeidah
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Bangladesh air force jet crash kills 27, mostly children
At least 88 burn victims under treatment after deadly crash, say health officials
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Iran blames EU for nuclear deal collapse
Mechanism intended to offset US sanctions never effectively materialised
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US officials blame Air India captain for crash
Early assessment of evidence suggests captain cut fuel to engines
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India seeks to recalibrate China ties
Push comes amid Trump's renewed interest in Pakistan
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India acquits 12 in deadly 2006 train blasts case
Five were sentenced to death, while the other seven were given life imprisonment
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Houthis claim drone attacks on Israel
Group attacked several targets in Israel with drones
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25 Israel backers slam Gaza 'inhumane killing'
FMs denounce 'drip feeding of aid'
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X declines to cooperate with French probe
Police can now conduct searches, wiretaps and surveillance against Musk and X executives
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19 killed as BD jet crashes into campus
The F-7 BGI jet took off at 1:06 pm from the Bangladesh Air Force base in Kurmitola
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Indian court acquits 12 in 2006 Mumbai train bombings
2006 blasts during evening rush hour left 187 dead, over 800 injured
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Trainer jet crashes in Dhaka, 19 killed
More than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns
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Bangladesh take second T20I for first series win over Pakistan
Jaker helped Bangladesh post 133; Faheem’s half-century in vain as Pakistan were all out for 125, losing by 8 runs
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Pak coach Hesson slams Dhaka pitch
He says the surface was 'unacceptable' for International cricket
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Asad, Taimoor, Hassan, Ruhab in quarters
Sohail University Tennis in full swing at Creek Club
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Afridi slams India over cancelled WCL match
We came here to play cricket, not politics, says former captain
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Owen shines in debut T20I for Australia
They beat West Indies by three wickets at Sabina Park
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England face dark horses Italy
The defending champions are aiming for back-to-back Women's Euro final
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Boisson wins maiden WTA title
She defeated Anna Bondar 7-5, 6-3
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Pak Shaheens begin ODI campaign in Eng today
PCB to provide match reports from the series
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Scheffler cruises to British Open title
The world number one eased to a three-under par final round of 68
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Saad's ton lifts Dhande Fighters to win
Thrilling matches seen at KPL floodlight T20 event
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Marcus Rashford completes medical ahead of Barcelona loan move
Manchester United exile Rashford will sign for the 2025-26 season, with Barcelona covering 100% of salary
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Venus Williams, 45, set for return to tennis at Citi Open
After a 16-month absence and health scare, Venus Williams returns to the WTA Tour at the Citi Open in Washington, DC
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Liverpool reach agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for £79 million Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool will pay an initial guarantee of £69 million, with a further £10 million in add-ons
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Jon Jones responds to Dana White's comments at UFC 318
Jones expressed disappointment with White and reaffirmed his commitment to fight at UFC's 2026 White House event
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England confirmed as host for next three ICC WTC finals
ICC confirmed the decision in Singapore, rejecting BCCI's bid in the process