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Badin 'vendor mafia' accused in school budget fraud
Active agents prepare fake letterheads, stamps, vouchers for bogus vendor companies
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Crew held by Somali pirates mark 50 days in captivity
Newly released video shows hostages appealing for intervention by governments of Pakistan, Indonesia
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Rs30m looted from cash van in 'pre-planned' heist
Security firm employee among suspects as police probe planned robbery
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Court reserves verdict in Pinky money laundering bail case
IO further alleged that Sohail and Zeeshan used accounts linked to Samir for purchasing properties
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Heatwave loses grip on Karachi
Mercury drops by 3.5°C as strong winds sweep Karachi; heatwave conditions in Sindh likely to end today
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'I don't want to limit myself': Chinese star Xin Zhilei on new experiences
Venice Film Festival's Best Actress helps kick off Shanghai International Film Festival
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame
At 36, singer breaks Carole Bayer Sager's record
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Punjab govt drafts landmark AI protection law for artists
Legislation introduces safeguards for their digital identities, voices and likenesses in age of Artificial Intelligenc
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Pickets set up on AJK-Punjab borders
Established at four entry and exit points to ensure security, facilitate smooth transportation of commodities
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Woman alleges brutal abuse by husband
Complainant accuses police of inaction, delaying children's recovery
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Child labour still rampant in twin cities
Rights activists, educators say millions of children remain out of school
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More public colleges set for privatisation
First phase to hand over 150 colleges to private sector during summer vacations
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Crackdown against illegal car market on cards
City Traffic Police decides to launch strict operation, deploys over 50 traffic personnel for enforcement
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Driver in deadly van tragedy arrested
Case registered under sections relating to causing death by negligence, speeding
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Teachers, clerks reject federal budget
Term it continuation of economic exploitation of government employees, pensioners
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Health, culture get budget boost
Budget proposes Rs37b for health, Rs445m for heritage projects
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Balochistan local bodies to be dissolved on Feb 8, 2027
Provincial cabinet unveils broad package of administrative, financial, welfare and security reforms
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Storm ravages Bannu; four killed, 24 injured
Torrential rain and strong winds flatten roofs, walls
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Rehabilitation of Kalam Road demanded
Afridi urges Centre to complete flood-damaged sections before tourist season ends
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Dithering Pakistan's water woes
As Pakistan deals with the protests in Azad Kashmir, India's Minister of Water, CR Patil, has dropped a bombshell
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Let them have their fun
The planet itself is about to be demolished within seconds, and these two are the likely escapees
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The real threat of AI is not AI
It is the learned helplessness that comes with believing AI has made them obsolete
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Blustering water threats
This chest-thumping threat is both legally untenable and practically unenforceable
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A forward-looking budget
The Rs18.8 trillion Federal Budget reflects a distinctly forward-looking approach
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To Eve: my testimony, a society's reckoning
The fear is real, the pain is real, and the silence imposed on women is cruel
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The smile that lit up newsroom: journalist Danish Zuberi passes away
Beloved editor and mentor remembered for his kindness, professionalism and humanity
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Govt to broaden tax net through compliance, not new taxes: Aurangzeb
Says plugging tax leakages will help boost revenues without imposing additional taxes
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Govt cuts petrol price by Rs4, high-speed diesel by Rs2
New petrol price is Rs373.78, HSD is Rs378.78
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World's first gig economy treaty adopted at ILO
Decent Work platform economy convention seeks labour protections for millions in app-based jobs and services
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SpaceX vaults over $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO
For all excitement surrounding IPO, determining what SpaceX is actually worth remains difficult valuation exercise
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New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US Northeast
President Donald Trump is the latest president to release US government reports on unidentified flying objects
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Why is a 'very close' Iran-US deal taking so long?
Trump has repeatedly said a deal with Iran is 'very close' as he repeated it about 39 times in 2 months
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PM Shehbaz invites PPP to form Gilgit-Baltistan govt, says PML-N to sit in opposition
Bilawal welcomes PM’s invitation to form G-B government, terms recognition of PPP mandate 'democratic'
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Budget 2026-27 income tax calculator: find out your new take-home salary
Govt cuts taxes, ends surcharge for four salaried class income slabs
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Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World Cup
They will open their campaign against Morocco
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Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
The Liverpool midfielder failed to recover from a foot injury
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UFC marches into mainstream
The UFC 250 will take place in the White House
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NZ great Williamson retires from international cricket
The 35-year-old former skipper called time ahead of the second Test at The Oval
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Pulisic 'ready to battle' Paraguay
Expecations are running high in the States as they host the tournament
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Danish Sikandar: From spectator to provincial champion
Bannu boy overcomes poverty, lack of facilities to become K-P’s top-ranked junior squash player
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Canada ready to embrace World Cup pressure
They will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opener
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Four killed, 24 injured as wind storm hits K-P's Bannu
Heavy rains, fierce winds trigger widespread destruction, collapsing homes, walls
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Israel expanding Gaza ‘yellow line’ to derail ceasefire talks, says Hamas
Says move exposes the inability of the guarantor states and the peace council to stop Israeli violations
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Meta's social networks down for thousands of users
Over 62,000 reports of issues with Facebook, more than 8,000 reports of issues with Instagram
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Budget 2026-27: Internet shoppers rejoice as govt proposes 90% cut in withholding tax on overseas card transactions
Aurangzeb says lower tax rate will help discourage informal fund transfers and strengthen formal channels
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Timeline: Trump’s shifting statements on diplomacy and military action towards Iran
Rapidly shifting rhetoric has created confusion over diplomatic efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire
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Budget 2026-27: Federal excise duty introduced on imported vehicles
Finance minister says existing concessions for electric motorcycles, rickshaws and buses will remain in place
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Budget 2026-27: Govt cuts taxes, ends surcharge for four salaried class income slabs
Says announcing these measures under the prime minister's directives
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A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers
Authorities are expected to issue an interim report in the coming days
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Punjab presents Rs5.3tr 'budget of hope' for FY26-27
CM Maryam says budget has been prepared without imposing any new taxes
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Economy showing signs of recovery: Khawaja Asif
Defence minister says improvement in Pak-Iran relations, easing of sanctions on Tehran can create opportunities
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FinMin sees upsides to 2027 economic outlook after US-Iran deal, but says too early to revise budget
Aurangzeb says may use commercial borrowing to change creditor profile without increasing overall external debt
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Govt pursuing efforts for release of 10 Pakistani hostages in Somalia, Tarar tells NA
Says Pakistan’s mission in Djibouti closely monitoring developments, coordinating efforts for the hostages' release
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Aleema rejects Imran's medical reports, says 'we don't accept govt's stance'
Demands Imran be examined, treated by 'independent, qualified specialists'
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NDMA issues flood alert as heavy rain forecast from June 16-20
Cautions that rapidly melting glaciers, possible glacial lake outburst floods could cause heavy water flows
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Finance minister briefs UK delegation on reform agenda, budget priorities
Meeting discussed Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal, structural reform agenda, Budget 2026–27 priorities
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Centre to bear cost of 100MW solar power project in G-B: PM Shehbaz
Solarisation of government buildings in Gilgit, Diamer divisions is expected to be completed by December 2026
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Naqvi, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman discuss political, economic, security challenges
Rehman urges government to use diplomatic channels to ensure return of Pakistani hostages held by somali pirates
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Coloured ice balls, drinks raise health concerns
Vendors sell unhygienic flavoured ice treats outside schools and in neighbourhoods
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Pakistan to take SCO helm in September
Fm says Pakistan to pursue a practical and future-oriented agenda aimed at strengthening economic collaboration
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Islamabad credited with rare diplomatic breakthrough
Officials, experts hail landmark success in modern mediation
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Budget comes under fire in Senate
Lawmakers demand relief measures, slam rising debt
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LG polls in G-B deferred due to Chehlum
Election Commission to hold elections now on September 27
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Govt withholds tax relief cost as Rs360b tag emerges
Finance Secretary says any relief has to be offset by equal amount of additional revenue and enforcement measures
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PSX extends rally, crosses 180,000 mark
Index touches an intra-day high of 180,499.96 points, low of 177,741.46 points
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ECC to revisit Engro terminal lease on objections
Qaiser Sheikh terms 30-year extension without bidding illegal; cabinet referred matter back
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Oil falls $4 to three-month low
Brent crude futures fell $4.11, or 4.71%, to $83.22 a barrel by 1730 GMT, US WTI was at $80.54, down $4.34, or 5.11%
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Gold rallies as global prices hit 1-week high
Surges Rs10,800 to Rs455,136 per tola; rupee inches up
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In stellar performance, PSX gains 4,640 points
Positive cues trigger rally as investors welcome budget reforms, easing US-Iran tensions
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Service Long March lists at PSX as 11th IPO in FY26
Highest number in nearly two decades; Finmin calls US-Iran deal significant for global economy
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China vows to deepen capital market ties
Cross-border ETFs planned as SECP resolves regulatory issues
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Alibaba presents SMEs AI-driven solutions
Provides support to enhance operational efficiency, capture global market
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Businessmen dismayed by status quo
Demand single-digit policy rate; say high borrowing costs threaten industrial recovery
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Policy risks eat into export revenue
Shielding exporters from year-to-year tax changes can help stave off losses
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SBP holds policy rate at 11.5%
Inflation hits 11.7% in May; MPC warns of prolonged double-digit price rise
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Govt refuses to share cost of tax relief with Parliament
Finance secretary says 'government is in discussions with the IMF; thus, it cannot disclose these numbers'
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KSE-100 gains 4,640 points as investors cheer budget reforms, easing US-Iran tensions
Benchmark index swings between intraday high of 177,176.73 to 175,085.79 points before closing at 177,039.83
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SBP maintains interest rates at 11.5%
MPC keeps policy rate unchanged amid oil volatility eases post US-Iran deal
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Gold prices see sharp rise globally, locally
Gold prices rise by Rs10,800 per tola in Pakistan
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Eight crew believed dead in California B-52 bomber crash
Flight intended to support a radar modernisation program, cause of crash is unknown, under investigation
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US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear
The agreement would extend a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump declares Iran peace deal is 'all signed'
President says US 'negotiated from strength' Announces Hormuz open, lifting of US blockade VP Vance likely
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No funds without compliance, says Vance
No funds without compliance, says Vance
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Britain unveils sweeping social media ban for under-16s
Controls on gaming platforms also on cards
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Historic Kyiv monastery damaged
10 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Lebanon fighting eases
War uproots 1.2 million people since March
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The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-US war
Iran lost its top political and military brass during the 108-day war with the US and Israel, amid world unrest
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Leaked EU legal opinion says bloc can suspend trade deal with Israel
2017 memo says EU can suspend parts or all of its association agreement over international law violations
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Timeline: How the US-Israel war with Iran unfolded over 108 days
As the more than three-month conflict nears an end, both sides are expected to sign a memorandum on Friday in Geneva
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Israeli politicians slam Netanyahu, call US-Iran deal ‘greatest strategic failure’ for Israel
Head of the Democratic Party, Blue and White Party, slams Netanyahu for making Iran strong and weakening Israel
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World Cup teams blast UEFA chief
A group of 13 World Cup teams complained about uninteresting matches
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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Ghana coach enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row
Queiroz is hailed in his native Portugal as a trendsetter
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Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal
Coach says team hopes to bring joy to Iranians everywhere
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Blood sport at the White House
Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to take the lightweight championship
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Bellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson
The Three Lions are among the favourites for the tournament
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Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1
Graham Potter's men took the lead in Guadalupe in the seventh minute
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Diallo stars as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador
He scored the only goal of the match which came in the 90thminute
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PCB changes salary grades under new format-specific contracts
Naqvi says new model should not be confused with artificial intelligence; instead, it should be appreciated
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Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco
He scores in the game along with Saibari
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Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House
UFC Freedom 250" event will see 14 fighters competing at the White House
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Knicks claim first NBA title in 53 years
They beat Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-seven championship series
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Japan fight back in Dutch thriller
Samurai Blue scored an 88th-minute equaliser to clinch a 2-2 draw
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Germany crush debutants Curacao
The Germans smashed 7 goals in Houston against the debutants
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India rout Pakistan at women's T20 World Cup
The women in blue registered a comprehensive 64-run victory












































































































