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PARC faces legal challenge over hiring process
IHC questions chairman's reappointment as legal notice seeks to halt recruitment
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Energy firms locked in row over coal supply
Dispute sparks calls for accountability, intervention of power ministry
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IHC questions 'look-after' charge
Minister defends decision, saying chief economist appointed temporarily
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Rupee trades above 280/$ for 1st time since Jan'24
Closes at 280.07 while remittances record inflows of $3.1b in Feb'25, reflecting surge of 38.6% YoY
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Govt seeks to diversify lending beyond banks
The discussion focused on the growth of the insurance sector and its contribution to the national economy.
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Industrialists decry MPC decision to keep rate on hold
Warn that industries are already struggling to survive, further downsizing is expected after Eidul Fitr
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Palm oil stocks hit nearly 2-year low
Malaysia's palm oil stocks at the end of February fell 4.31% from the previous month to 1.51 million metric tonnes
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SBP holds policy rate at 12%
MPC cites widening C/A deficit, tax revenue shortfalls as key concerns
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Lady Gaga's mania for mayhem
The singer discusses her love life and latest album
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Hermes in spotlight at Paris Fashion Week
Fall and winter collections were on the catwalk
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Hanumankind's 'Run It Up' is made in India, for India
The rapper returns following the success of 'Big Dawgs'
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Hiba Qadir talks priorities as a first-time mother
Actor gave birth to daughter Aynur last year
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Saheefa Jabbar deletes her Facebook account
Actor shares personal struggles with contentment
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Maya Ali stuns with new photo dump
Fans admire actor's beauty and style
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Mission: Eternal – Why fans will forever be enthralled by Tom Cruise
With his love for action and Scientology, Hollywood's last remaining star has many a mission under his belt
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Sarfaraz backs Pak team after CT debacle
Ex-skipper expresses confidence in young squad for upcoming NZ tour
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Arsenal held by Man Utd in latest blow
The Gunners sit 15 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool,
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Ruvina, Muneeb in final round of cross-country 100m
Both Pak athletes participated in divisional round of 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games
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Rohit says 'not retiring' from ODIs
It was speculated that the India captain may quit format
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Real Madrid capitalise as Atletico stumble
Vinicius and Mbappe scored two spectacular goals, says Ancelotti
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India dominate CT after dismal Pak campaign
Blue jerseys and Indian flags dominated the scene in Dubai
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New Zealand captain Santner proud despite loss in final
The Black Caps went down to India by four wickets in a hard-fought title clash
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PCB furious over CT ceremony snub
The officials demand an explanation as to why the host board was ignored
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Elite capture and climate justice in Pakistan
The biggest problem is that the public doesn't understand its role in fighting climate change.
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Bangladesh: dynastic politics and newly-founded NCP
The NCP's slogan of a 'Second Republic' appeals to the people of Bangladesh.
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Is judicial decay behind immolation of societal ethos and civil chaos?
Denial of justice is one of the fundamental causes behind this reprehensible route.
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Well-deserved champions, but
There is thus little denying that under India, the ICC integrity is at stake.
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Understandably cautious
The bank's decision to stick to the current rate is pretty understandable.
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Address to joint session
President Zardari added a feather to his cap as he earned the privilege of addressing the bicameral
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Layers of false pretenses
The impact of USAID cuts has been, and is being, discussed in numerous articles, op-eds and analyses.
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Rs25,000 prize bond winners for March 2025 draw announced
Winners can claim their prizes by submitting their original bond and valid identification at National Savings branches
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies at 63
Harry Potter and Doctor Who star Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away at 63, his husband confirmed on Facebook.
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Lisa reveals her Taylor Swift karaoke go-to and first K-pop idols
Lisa of Blackpink reveals her favorite Taylor Swift karaoke song and the first K-pop idols she looked up to as a teen.
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UN condemns Israel's power cut to Gaza, warns of 'dire consequences' for civilians
Israel has cut aid and electricity to Gaza, disconnecting power to a desalination plant to increase pressure on Hamas
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Prime suspect in Mustafa Amir murder case 'confesses'
The investigation report of the prime suspect, Armaghan, was obtained by Express News.
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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey announce pregnancy, expecting first child
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news with fans on Instagram.
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Celine Dion warns fans about fake AI-generated songs circulating online
Celine Dion warns fans about AI-generated songs falsely using her voice and urges caution against digital deepfakes.
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Marco Rubio says 83% of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump
He announced the cancellation of 5,200 USAID contracts, with 1,000 programs to be restructured
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Elon Musk blames ‘massive cyberattack’ for repeated X outages
Elon Musk claims X suffered a "massive cyberattack" as thousands of users reported outages and login failures.
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President urges salary hikes, tax cuts in upcoming budget
Zardari also called for job creation and lower energy costs for the relief of ordinary people in next budget.
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Magic: The Gathering Unveils Exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair Collection
Magic: The Gathering's SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair drops March 25, featuring iconic characters and memes.
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PM Shehbaz assures Bilawal on addressing PPP's canal project concerns
PM stresses importance of cooperation between federal and provincial govts to ensure a brighter future for the country
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NADRA launches Pakistan's first 'Dematerialised Digital Identity Card'
Interior minister lauds digital identity card launch, calling it major step towards digital identity transformation.
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Elon Musk's X faces major outage, disrupting service in US and UK
Reports of X's outage surged to 40,000 in the US and over 10,800 in the UK, according to Downdetector.com
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The WhatsApp Republic: Economics of Digital Noise
The writer is an economist based in Islamabad. Twitter: @SalmanAneel or reach out via email at aneelsalman@gmail.com
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Find out what your ring finger says about your personality
Research suggests that the ratio between the ring and index fingers may be linked to certain personality traits.
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Indian student dies after avoiding food for over a year due to fear of weight gain
Sreenanda, first-year student living in Mattannur, India, had been under treatment for 10 days before her death.
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Russia, China and Iran strengthen military ties with annual naval exercises
The joint military exercise comes amid rising global tensions, with Trump disrupting traditional Western alliances
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American Idol judges stunned as Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell joins son’s audition
Baylee Littrell earns an unanimous vote for advancement, after the father-son duet leave judges in awe.
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Javeria Saud shuts down critic questioning Sarfaraz Ahmed's English speaking skills
Everyone gets nervous in front of the camera and sometimes forgets their words: Sarfaraz Ahmed
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President warns of looming internal, external threats
Says nation will face challenges united and strong; Mocks Imran, says ex-PM weeping after two years in jail
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Pakistan sport system on brink of collapse
With poor management and insufficient funding, almost every major sport in the country is in a state of decline
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Pakistan urges inclusive political transition in Syria
Welcoming SDF-Govt agreement, envoy to UN calls for stability and Kurdish rights protection
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MQM-P groups drift further apart
Kamal stages power show; Siddiqui holds separate meeting
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CM rejects separate province demand
Inaugurates Rs1.5b Cattle Colony Flyover, announces major Karachi infra push
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Less than 30% of children with cancer survive in Pakistan: experts
Delayed diagnosis, limited treatment facilities and financial constraints hamper outcomes
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Labour rally demands rights
Speakers say those demanding implementation of labour laws face dismissals, torture
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What Bangladesh-US deal reveals about trade politics
Pakistan's trade could be disrupted if Bangladesh increasingly sources cotton from US to qualify for tariff concessio
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Gold surge signals dollar's wobbly reign
Central banks accelerate gold purchases amid waning confidence in greenback, as analysts predict rally will continue t
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Reimagining our economy in the AI age
FIR disruptions, shifting trade rules demand a China-linked, innovation-driven growth reset
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Is Pakistan's Islamic banking truly Islamic?
Profitability, public faith and the unresolved question of Riba
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IT exports poised to hit $5b mark
New momentum not an isolated spike but part of sustained upward trend
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Pakistan's tax system at a crossroads
Challenge not merely about tax rates, but about design, trust & governance
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Cost of commuting rises as government hikes fuel prices
Revised prices come into effect immediately for next fortnight
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Saudi investment invited for motorway
Pakistan keen on public-private tie-ups to modernise transport sector
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PSX sheds 2.5% on weak earnings, Reko Diq
KSE-100 slips below 180,000 as weekly losses deepen on volatility
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600MHz spectrum auction next month
Auction to expand mobile internet capacity, LCCI launches online membership portal
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Court orders action against E&P firms for law violation
Companies face charges of unauthorised change in corporate control
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P2M uptake slow in major markets
Traders seek clearer policy, incentives as SBP reports 4.3m QR transactions
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S&P up slightly as tech dips
Equities had started the session strong after data showed US consumer prices increased less than expected in January
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Startup valuations cross $4b, outpacing peers
Report flags capital bottleneck as ecosystem grows to 170 VC-backed firms without a unicorn
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PM to announce construction relief plan
FinMin says next priority is industrialisation to spur economic growth
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Iran signals flexibility ahead of Geneva round of N-talks
Offers compromises on uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief
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Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'
Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear sites, not just halt enrichment process
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Trump tells Hamas to proceed with 'full and immediate' disarmament
He says thousands of personnel to support stabilisation and local police for Gaza peace
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Australia pledges $2.7b to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build
US must benefit economically for durable deal, Ghanbari told Fars news agency in negotiations talks
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India accused of using legal process as punishment
Human Rights Foundation urges UN to declare Kashmiri journalist's detention since 2023 unlawful
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Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi said initial talks moved positively but it was too early to judge outcomes
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11 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes amid ceasefire violation claims
Israel terms strikes 'precise' response to Hamas crossing demarcation line, both sides accuse other of violating truce
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Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash
Samba school homage draws opposition lawsuits
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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump’s racist monkey clip
Former president condemns 'clown show' politics and cruelty
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Taiwan FM says China ‘real threat’ after Munich remarks
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a view the government in Taipei rejects
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Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
US secretary of state to meet Slovakia, Hungary leaders amid their Russia ties and clashes with EU
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‘Execution was missing’: Agha reflects on Pakistan’s defeat to India
Captain says batters faltered as well, urging the team to regroup quickly and focus on a swift turnaround
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Pakistan make unique record in high-stakes clash against India
Pakistan's six-spinner gamble backfires as India win by 61 runs
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Sanjay Manjrekar calls India’s ‘no-handshake’ stance ‘silly’
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar calls India’s ‘no-handshake’ stance ‘silly’
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T20 World Cup: India bowl out Pakistan to seal 61-run victory
India 175/7 after Green Shirts chose to bowl; Pakistan bowled out for 114 in Colombo
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Still no handshake between Pakistan, India before T20 World Cup clash
India did not shake hands with Pakistan in any of their matches at Asia Cup in Dubai last year, including the final
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From Swat's fairways to the world stage: The rise of Saad Habib Malik
In a cricket-obsessed country, a 19-year-old is building his path in competitive golf
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Banton at home in first World Cup
He carried England to victory against Scotland
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Flick calls for Barcelona reaction
They were thrashed by Atletico in Copa del Ray
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Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha claim ITF J60 Nairobi doubles crown
Pakistan duo defeats top seeds in thrilling three-set final 4-6, 6-3, 11-9
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Pak climber Mir Abu Zar Faiz sets national speed record
He recorded an all-time fastest national speed climbing time of 5.73 seconds
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Last-gasp Zielinski effort keeps Inter at Serie A summit
He struck a dramatic 90th-minute winner to help his side move eight points clear
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Vinicius bags brace as Real Madrid take Liga lead, end Sociedad run
The 4-1 win helped Los Blancos move two points clear of champions Barcelona
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Liverpool beat Brighton, Man City oust Beckham's Salford from FA Cup
Salah converted his 252nd goal for the Reds from the penalty spot
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Fritz to face Shelton for ATP Dallas Open title
Both players will be chasing another tour title in a high-stakes showdown
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Kane brace helps Bayern widen gap atop Bundesliga
The German giants delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over Werder Bremen to restore their six-point advantage




































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