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Dollar posts biggest loss on tariff angst
Chinese stocks get boost from Trump comments; yen volatile after expected rate hike from BOJ
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PSX records mixed trends amid profit-taking
KSE-100 index falls 392 points, settles just shy of 115,000 level
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Wall Street banks to sell up to $3b in X loans
Morgan Stanley, other banks contact investors ahead of planned sale next week
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'Align monetary policy with regional benchmarks'
KCCI, HCCI say elevated rates deter investment, inflate borrowing costs for businesses, SMEs
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ECC raises gas prices for CPPs
Special levy of 17% imposed to discourage gas-based power generation
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UNIDO offers rural Sindh grants of €11,000 to €200,000
UNIDO's national programme officer, Baddarul Islam, highlighted the objectives of the programme.
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PRGMEA urges overhaul of OHS standards
Calls for creation of central database for OHS professionals to ensure standardised registration, certification
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PTA outlines below-par performance of mobile firms
Conducts quality of service survey in fourth quarter of 2024
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Venture Global debut falls short of target
The IPO was expected to be the first blockbuster listing of 2025.
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Govt triples fund releases for MPs
Total release of Rs48.3b is Rs19b above ceiling set for Jul-Mar period
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Localisation of SDG 12: challenges and opportunities
Pakistan generates approximately 49.6 million tons of solid waste annually.
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Empty houses and runaway boys and girls
Today most of our children, part of the generation Z, feel alienated.
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Land to the landless?
Most of the marginalisation in the country stems from highly unequal land distribution.
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Anaemia crisis
Just knowing that iron deficiency due to poor dietary intake is not enough.
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Flawed taxation
No economy can bounce back by culling its middle class and entrepreneurs with tax burden.
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Education on the brink
The international community has a critical role to play in addressing this crisis.
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Trump's first week in office
At the stroke of a pen Trump upended 78 executive orders issued by his predecessor Joe Biden.
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Bangladesh high commissioner announces direct flights with Pakistan
The High Commissioner highlighted the growing trade and diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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Taliban allow Afghan girls to study in Pakistan
Pakistan’s envoy Mohammad Sadiq revealed 21,000 Afghans, including 5,000 women, applied for Allama Iqbal Scholarships
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United Airlines flight makes emergency return after technical failure
The aircraft, Flight 613, experienced “unexpected aircraft movement,” prompting an emergency return.
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SpaceX's Starlink set to test direct satellite-to-phone service
SpaceX to begin beta testing to start within few days, revolutionizing global connectivity
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DJ Akademiks responds to grooming allegations following explicit interaction with 15-year-old
DJ Akademiks deflects grooming allegations after backlash for explicit comments toward 15-year-old streamer.
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Gakpo double sees Liverpool beat Ipswich 4-1
The win took Liverpool to 53 points, six ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 away
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Broken Justice: India’s Women Pay the Price
According to the International media, upper caste Hindus use sexual violence against Dalit women as a weapon in India
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Security forces kill 30 khwarji in three K-P operations
Security forces conducted operations in Lakki Marwat, Karak, and Khyber, killing notorious ring leader Aziz ur Rehman.
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Adin Ross ends long-standing rivalry with N3on
Adin Ross commended N3on for his growth and maturity, reflecting on their past rivalry and N3on’s progress.
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22 Pakistani nationals to be repatriated after fatal boat accident in Morocco: FO
The survivors were part of a boat tragedy that claimed the lives of 50 migrants, including 44 Pakistanis.
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Sindh imposes ban on baby formula milk without prescription
Doctors violating the new regulations may face fines of up to 500,000 PKR and a six-month jail term
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ECC approves gas price hike for industrial sector
The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance, Mohammad Aurangzeb
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First in 91 years: Pakistan vs West Indies Multan Test sets rare record
The thrilling contest was dominated by spin, with both teams bowled out within just nine runs of each other.
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Minority Cards initiative comes under fire
Critics argue quarterly cash transfers won’t improve the economic status of marginalized groups
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Wes Burns potentially out for months following ACL injury
Wes Burns could be out for months after sustaining a potential ACL injury during Ipswich’s match with Liverpool.
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China's ‘Artificial Sun’ sets historic 17-minute Plasma record in Fusion experiment
This surpasses the previous record of 403 seconds, marking a major step forward in fusion energy development.
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Nvidia unveils GeForce RTX 5090: 32% more power, unmatched performance
AI-powered DLSS 4 boosts RTX 5090 to 286 fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with Multi-Frame Generation!
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Tim McGraw exits Netflix rodeo series due to back surgery
Tim McGraw steps down from Netflix’s rodeo series due to back surgery, with his role to be recast.
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Neil Gaiman dropped by Dark Horse Comics over sexual assault allegations
Dark Horse Comics cancels Gaiman’s ‘Anansi Boys’ comic series after multiple women accuse the author of assault.
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Hefty pay rise approved for parliamentarians
Following the approval, a summary has been sent to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for further review
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Faryal Talpur among 14 cleared in money laundering case
The accused were found to have no solid evidence against them: FIA
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UMass Lowell student dies after jumping from Richard P. Howe Bridge
A University of Massachusetts Lowell student died after jumping from the Richard P. Howe Bridge.
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Legendary actress Gloria Romero dies at 91
Gloria Romero, celebrated actress and queen of Philippine cinema, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legendary legacy
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What caused the mystery illness in IIOJK's Rajouri that killed 17 people?
The mysterious illness has claimed at least 17 lives in Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district
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6 Surprising Causes of Fatigue You Probably Didn’t Know About
Feeling drained all the time?
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Sindh issues final deadline for new number plates
Provincial Minister said that traffic police will be provided counters at civic centres for one-window operation
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Legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen in wheelchair: Team clears up speculations
Abida Parveen’s team reassures fans after a wheelchair photo raised health concerns.
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After hitting record high, gold prices slightly drop locally
Just the previous day, gold prices had surged to record levels
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10 TV Villains Who Stole the Spotlight With Their Charisma and Chaos
It's good to be bad—at least on TV!
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PIA air hostess arrested for involvement in smuggling
Authorities are continuing to probe the matter to determine the scale of the smuggling operation
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K-P CM Gandapur writes letter to PM Shehbaz Sharif
The letter expressing concerns over a federal committee formed to oversee funds for the merged districts
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DJ Akademiks exposed for grooming 15-year-old minor
DJ Akademiks under fire for inappropriate comments to 15-year-old on livestream.
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Sher Afzal Marwat acquitted in Supreme Court brawl case
The court dismissed all charges against Marwat and co-accused Fatahullah Baraki
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PM announces 100,000 free laptops for students
PM says distribution of laptops will cover all four provinces and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism
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Sindh rolls out HPV vaccine addressing technical, not social gaps
Inoculation to prevent cervical cancer to begin September 15 with efforts to increase community engagement
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Moody’s lifts Pakistan’s rating to ‘Caa1’ on stronger external finances
We changed the outlook for the Government of Pakistan to stable from positive, Moody's said in a statement
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NA amends anti-terrorism law extending pre-trial detention period
PPP questions government over failure to disclose 'massive oil reserves'
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Traffic plan issued for Independence Day celebrations in Karachi tonight
Alternate suggestion for commuters not attending event
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FIA awaits Ulema's opinion before proceeding against Dr Alvi on blasphemy allegations
Lahore court dismisses petition seeking action against former president over social media post
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Aurangzeb vows to close tax loopholes, boost investor confidence
He hints at further policy rate cuts this year
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Sindh pushes male vasectomy to 'defuse population bomb'
Population Welfare Depart to conduct door-to-door surveys in all 1,600 union councils
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Public hospitals face bed, staff crisis
With no space or medics available at healthcare facilities, patients forced to wait in corridors and sleep on footpath
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Six held in dumpers' torching case
Police said CCTV footage of the incident has been secured and further evidence is being collected
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SHC issues contempt notices to FBR officials in Nomi Ansari case
Ansari moved the court after his name was placed on the Passport Control List
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Unrest brewing among Karachiites: JI
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded the authorities to address the burning issues of Karachi
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Police release names of 80 most-wanted criminals
Police officials have alerted all checkpoints across the province
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Workers' body alleges corruption in SESSI and WWBS
Full investigation into WWBS expenditures and reconstitution of its board demanded
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Trade deficit widens 44% in July
Iqbal calls it 'temporary dip', says raw material imports will drive up exports
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Sindh unveils SEPRA plan for cheaper power
Provincial authority to set independent tariffs
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Bourse enters consolidation phase
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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OPEC lifts 2026 oil demand view
Cuts 2026 non-OPEC+ supply growth forecast by 100,000 bpd
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Pak-China conference to target $1.2b momentum
Conference aims to expand trade, investment ties
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Sesame project targets 5,000-tonne exports
Joint venture introduces high-yield varieties, boosts farmer income, and eyes 50,000-acre expansion in Punjab
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Auto sales plunge 49% post-budget
June's buying spree ahead of tax hikes weighs on volumes despite 28% YoY rise
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Penalties on rice exporters waived
Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks
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NTC seeks zero duty on iron, steel raw material
On finished products like re-bars and wire rods, it recommends 11-20% tariffs
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OICCI proposes more climate finance, business role
Experts say Pakistan faces $40-50b annual funding gap
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Gold drops as traders eye US inflation data
Yellow metal slips for 2nd day; rupee extends gains to 282.42/$
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Gold prices fall for second consecutive day
International bullion rate fell by $5
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FPCCI for withdrawal of retrospective bills
Business leaders warn move threatens SMEs, exports, and national economy
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Pak-US deal optimism drives PSX to peak
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from better earnings, high remittances
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KATI, ombudsman form joint committee
Property tax disputes, corruption claims, and policy issues to be addressed through fast-track complaint mechanism
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Aid queues turn deadly as 73 killed in Gaza in one day
European Union and 26 countries condemned the “unimaginable levels” of suffering
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At least 20 dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa
Boat with 97 migrants wrecks 14 miles off Lampedusa; up to 17 missing, 60 survivors rescued and brought to island
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Russian forces pierce Ukraine lines
Situation seen as quite chaotic along front lines
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US, China extend tariff truce, calming tensions
Truce offers a reprieve for global markets and businesses
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Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions met
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Ukraine targets drone facility in Russia’s Tatarstan
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage
Iraq's power outage was caused by record heat and high demand, triggering transmission line failures, officials said
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Gaza civil defence carries out 45 operations in a day
Al Jazeera reports Gaza teams aided crash-injured officer, evacuated wounded civilians, and helped gunshot victims
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China uses 5G, AI ‘robot antelope’ for wildlife monitoring
Lifelike robot scans Hoh Xil plateau in Beijing’s expanding monitoring network
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Land swapping to dominate Alaska summit
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on Wirtz, Ekitike, Kerkez and Frimpong
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Gavaskar questions Tendulkar, Anderson snub
He says both legends should have been invited for Test finale
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Prendergast seals top spot in ICC rankings
She was rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan
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Brevis stars as SA level T20 series
The right-hander smashes 125 not out off just 56 balls
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Grealish to join Everton on loan
He fell out of favour with City boss Pep Guardiola
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Sabalenka survives massive Cincinnati struggle
She holds off an inspired Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5)
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Lloyd concerned over WTC tier plan
He stresses the need to address the ICC's revenue distribution model
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Pak set to compete at Kazakhstan Open
The taekwondo team will be in action on August 14
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Raja slams standard of WI pitches
He says pitches, particularly in Trinidad, fail to meet international standards
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West Indies clinch first ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991
Jayden Seales' six-wicket haul leads West Indies to 202-run victory in final ODI
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Shubman Gill emerges as front-runner for India ODI captaincy
A formal decision by BCCI is expected after clarity on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures
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Manchester City target Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
The deal, which is expected to cost around $109 million, will depend on Rodrygo's willingness to leave Madrid
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UFC moves to Paramount+ in $7.7 billion deal
The deal will begin from January 2026 and will feature all UFC events
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All-round WI level ODI series
They chase a 181-run target with five wickets to spare