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Fuel hike raises policy questions
Pakistan has limited ability to insulate economy from shocks amid global crisis
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Microsoft to invest $10b in Japan
Investment aims to expand AI infrastructure, strengthen cyber defence
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KCCI urges conservation as petrol hits Rs458
Chamber says global prices have doubled; calls for carpooling, limiting non-essential travel
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OMCs warn against new OGRA verification rules
Industry says rules are impractical, may deepen liquidity crisis and delay reimbursement
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SPI nears double-digit YoY spike
Rising fuel prices push weekly inflation to 9.12%; WoW index rises 1.01%
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IMF allows Rs830b power subsidies
Sanctions Rs300b for theft, bill recovery but imposes condition to raise tariffs in Jan'27
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Siraj urges dialogue amid Pak-Afghan tensions
Leaders warn conflict will hurt both, call for urgent talks to ensure stability
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K-P cabinet okays two-day salary cut
Senior officers to forgo pay as cabinet rolls out austerity, aid measures
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Rain havoc kills 26 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Children among victims as 77 injured, over 100 homes damaged across province
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Italy's football chief resigns after WC disaster
UEFA also warns of infrastructure concerns ahead of Euro 2032
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Alpine deny 'sabotage' against Colapinto
They condemned abuse directed at drivers
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Pegula reaches Charleston quarters
World number five beat Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1)
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Lewandowski hints at Poland exit
Veteran striker slumps after 3-2 playoff loss to Sweden
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Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot
He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of BBL with 164
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Agha relishes HBL PSL freedom
He says batting at number three allows him to play aggressively
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Security-centric policies and trade
Pakistan has refrained from engaging with other countries, has excluded dissenting voices
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AI filter and reset
Both acceleration and complexity are making AI more agentic and capable
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The urge to judge: when religion becomes a checklist
Over time, visible practices - dress, rituals, language - become shorthand for religiosity
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Landmines and borderlands
NGOs have estimated over 5,000 civilian deaths due to landmines in the tribal areas
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Bannu attack
Bannu's mayhem came a day after peace talks were held in Urumqi with Afghan authorities under Chinese mediation
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Fuelling inflation
Petrol has risen by 63% in four weeks and diesel by 75%
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Thar's coal must power people, not just plants
Can Thar's coal also drive local industry and livelihoods?
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Reema Khan urges restraint, stresses 'silence'
Actor's comment sparks widespread discussion on social media
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Mahira 'baited' into responding to Riz's call for collaboration
Both actors' mutual interest sparks hopes for potential on-screen pairing
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Karachi ceremony honours Urdu poet Dr Noor Amrohvi
Event recognises his contributions to literature, cross-cultural engagement
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Meesha Shafi discusses women's resilience in verdict aftermath
After winning defamation case, Ali Zafar says justice has been done, hopes to move forward in peace
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Fact check: Viral video claiming to show Iranian strike on Mossad HQ in Tel Aviv is AI-generated
Analysis of the video reveals several visual inconsistencies and patterns consistent with AI generation
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Pakistan Tennis Federation announces Davis Cup Juniors team for Kazakhstan
Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani, Zohaib Afzal Malik picked for Davis Cup Juniors after trials at Islamabad PTF complex
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US proposes record $1.5 trillion defence budget, highest in history
Trump seeks 10% cut in non-defence spending, about $73B, while boosting military outlays
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PM announces Rs80 cut in petroleum levy, lowering petrol price to Rs378 per litre
Says the reduction would remain in effect for at least one month and would be applicable nationwide from midnight
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Government eyes restoration of landmark names
By restoring historic names, the project aims to strengthen Lahore’s cultural and tourism profile
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6 killed in central Afghanistan as strong earthquake shakes region, including Pakistan
Tremors were felt in the twin cities, Chitral, Peshawar, and parts of Punjab and K-P
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Iran shoots down second US fighter jet, one pilot rescued, media say
CENTCOM did not respond to AFP query on first such report in ongoing Middle East war
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Backchannel peace efforts continue
US, Iran face complex considerations
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Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion UAE debt: cabinet minister
Senior govt officials say discussions are taking place to convert a portion of the amount into investment
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China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
"Both Pakistan and Afghanistan ... are willing to sit down for talks again,' says foreign ministry spokesperson
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PTI announces all-party conference for joint response to ‘unjustified’ fuel hike
Warns that failure to stabilise prices could severely affect the economy of ordinary citizens
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Fact check: Shahid Afridi did not back govt over fuel hike; viral clip is unrelated
The video predates the price hike and is part of a government austerity campaign
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Rana Sanaullah defends fuel price hike, links it to global crisis
Says the government is not responsible for the increase and introduced targeted subsidies to support vulnerable groups
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China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
China proposes labelling digital humans and banning virtual intimacy for minors in new cyber policy draft
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From mountains to the ring: Usman Wazeer’s rise in Pakistani boxing
'Asian Boy' holds WBO World Youth title, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz but faces questions over level of competition
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PCB bans Dasun Shanaka from HBL PSL
He was picked by Lahore Qalandars
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Pegula reaches Charleston quarters
World number five beat Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1)
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Letter particularly noted a mid-March comment from Trump where he said US may conduct strikes on Iran 'just for fun'
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Italy's football chief resigns after World Cup disaster
UEFA also warns of infrastructure concerns ahead of Euro 2032
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Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot after Starc exit opens door
He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of BBL with 164
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Alpine deny 'sabotage' against Colapinto
They condemned abuse directed at drivers
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Lewandowski hints at Poland exit
Veteran striker slumps after 3-2 playoff loss to Sweden
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India declares Shopian seminary unlawful entity
India declares IIOJK seminary unlawful under UAPA
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SBP hikes policy rate to 11.5%
Oil shock, global uncertainty drive unexpected 100bps increase
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FCC restores govt powers to block passports
Court suspends LHC ruling on travel bans
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Kabul's 'frivolous' varsity attack claim rejected
MoI says allegation aims to cover up Afghan Taliban support for terrorists
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President Zardari's China visit yields bonanza of MoUs
Deals focus on desalination, agriculture and tea industry development
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PTI, opp bloc agree on joint strategy
PTI, allies aim to align street and parliamentary strategy
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PM sees strong mineral export potential
Says Pakistan is blessed with abundant resources
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FCC CJ orders faster case disposal
Calls for stronger case management during full-court meeting
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Govt approves Rs4.4b for PIA retirees
ECC clears policy to import old cars, gives contradictory statement to SBP
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Study proposes tax, reforms on cement sector
Says improved competition, efficiency will address distortions, unlock growth
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Gold steady in range as global pressure persists
Rises Rs800 per tola; rupee settles at 278.82 per dollar
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Businesses term rate hike crippling, ill-timed
Traders warn of de-industrialisation, stagnation, vast SME closures
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Satellite internet plan in final stage
Awaits cabinet nod; security, spectrum made key to licensing
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Minister eyes EU investment in grid modernisation
Smart meters, transmission upgrades, battery storage among four priority areas
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Senate body seeks oversight of foreign-aid projects
Committee says govt institutions manipulate tenders, financial requirements
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PSX drops 1,174 points on rate hike anxiety
KSE-100 settles at 169,497 as investors await clarity on interest rate outlook
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Exports decline 7.14% in nine months
Machinery imports rise 10.28% as sport goods exports increase 12.99% to $319m
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KSE-100 drops 1,174 points amid cautious trading ahead of SBP rate decision
Market eventually settles at 169,497.36; SBP later raises the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50%
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European shares steady as investors eye US-Iran talks, central banks
STOXX 600 flat as oil and gas index jumps 8%; ECB and Bank of England meetings in focus this week
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SBP hikes intrest rates by 100 basis points to 11.5%
Policy rate jumps defying market hopes with effect from Tuesday
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Oil up almost 3% as US-Iran peace talks stall
Brent crude hits three-week high of $108 as Hormuz shipments stay limited
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Starmer's Mandelson woes deepen
UK PM faces vote on possible parliamentary probe
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Iran signals cautious openness to dialogue
Araghchi says US push reflects 'unmet war aims' Washington reviews Iranian phased de-escalation proposal
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Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
Suspect in Washington dinner plot appears in court
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Israeli strikes hit east Lebanon
Tel Aviv expands scope despite ceasefire
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9m voters deleted in West Bengal
Muslims systematically targeted to rig polls
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Muslims 'disproportionately' affected as 9m names struck off voter rolls for polls in India's West Bengal: report
Nearly a dozen Muslim families said some names were struck off voter list despite their documents being in place
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US secretary of state says Iran ‘serious’ about deal
Trump discusses new Iran proposal with national security aides
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Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people for 'glorifying or sympathising with' Iranian attacks
Bahrain said revocations followed royal order under Article 10/3 for harming interest or disloyalty
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Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations: FM Araghchi
Russia offers to 'do what it can' to help resolve regional tensions as Putin meets Iran FM Araghchi
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India-New Zealand free trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports and visas
The deal also provides a quota of 5,000 temporary employment visas for Indian professionals
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Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
Gaza faces massive cleanup, with 61m tonnes of rubble, says UNDP official Alessandro Mrakic
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Punjab issues heatwave alert as temperatures expected to surge in May, June
PDMA forecasts the temperature between 43°C and 45°C under normal conditions across the province
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Sinner motors on in Madrid
He is eyeing to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row
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PM Shehbaz approves spectators' presence for HBL PSL playoff matches: Naqvi
Encourages fans to use public transport or minimise fuel consumption
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Toulouse fall to first home defeat for a year
They still have a 12-point cushion over their closest challengers Pau
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Kane propelling Bayern to glory
They will face PSG in the Champions League semifinal
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Houston Rockets thrash LA Lakers
Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return
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Steep mountainside offers respite for daring Afghans
Hundreds of visitors travel each weekend to Reg-e-Rawan -- the moving sands
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Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final
The Blues will face Manchester City following a 1-0 victory
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Sinner motors on in Madrid
He is eyeing to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row
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Marseille see Champions League chance slip further away
They were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice
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Inter's Serie A title charge hits bump in road
They threw away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 at Torino
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Struggling Sevilla suffer late blow
Villarreal edge Celta Vigo to tighten their grip on third place
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Cummins hails teen wonder Sooryavanshi
The opener blasted 103 off 37 balls for his second IPL ton
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Barcelona on brink of La Liga triumph
Lopez and Rashford scored in Barca’s 2-0 triumph over Getafe
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Atletico build confidence before Arsenal but Barrios hurt
Alexander Sorloth struck twice in 3-2 victory over Bilbao
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Swiatek laid low by illness
Sabalenka marched on into Madrid Open last 16











































































































