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Scottish expert proposes 'Golden Triangle'
Initiative will promote collaboration in education, innovation and applied research
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Border tensions spark sell-off at PSX
KSE-100 index nosedives 2,206 points as investors turn cautious
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Govt tightens PIA bidding terms
Targets financially sound investors, bars provincial govts from bidding
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Ministers assure exporters of addressing concerns
Ahsan Iqbal acknowledged that Pakistan's exports, which currently stand at around $32 billion
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Debt payments reduce reserves by $367m
Forex deposits come down to $10.21b; rupee depreciates beyond 281/$
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PRA launches tax awareness drive
In the first phase, awareness banners have been displayed at these places in the Rawalpindi city.
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Govt skips taxes despite Rs1.56tr hit
Vows no new levies amid GENCOs' tariff cuts; rupee indexation adopted
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Lar Park Lincoln, Friday the 13th star and acting coach, dies at 63
Lar Park Lincoln, best known for Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, has died at 63, her studio confirmed.
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Fawad on Bollywood co-stars
Actor praises Alia, Anushka, and more
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I never wanted to do films'
Khushboo Khan talks love, betrayal, responsibilities
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Ustad Bashir dead at 80
Tabla maestro succumbed to short illness
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Weinstein made victims 'feel small'
New evidence presented to jurors in disgraced mogul's trial
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Charli xcx has been nominated for the Ivors
Lola Young, Wham! also up for Brit prize
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Turkish influencer accuses Maria B of evading payment
Pakistani clothing brand issues statement in response
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Louder than it looks
Four makeup trends shaping spring 2025
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Man sets wife on fire in Chishtian
Couple married 19 years ago, have four children
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TDCP launches double-decker tours
TDCP has rolled out one- to three-day tour packages across Punjab and the northern areas.
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May 9 convict to be moved closer to home, LHC rules
Court finds continued detention in Sialkot jail 'against spirit of Prison Rules'
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Lashari steps down as WCLA chief
The resignation, submitted to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz late on Wednesday
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Lahore's rapid urbanization worsens heat crisis
An increasing population, consistently rising temperatures have made survival difficult
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Basketball Wives season 12 cast revealed: five return, three new faces bring fresh drama
VH1 drops the Basketball Wives season 12 trailer, revealing five returning cast members and three newcomers.
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PLO creates vice presidency under Abbas amid succession questions
The PLO introduces a vice presidency role amid growing internal and external pressure.
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Traders announce strike in solidarity with Palestinians
Goods transport unions back strike call scheduled for Saturday
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Soaring temperatures send lemon prices skyrocketing
Neither the desi lemons nor the Chinese ones currently available in the market, leaving buyers frustrated.
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Climate change worsening malaria
WHO says Pakistan reports over two million cases every year
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'Mica' shines at Francophone Festival
The Ambassador described the film as a poignant reflection of childhood struggle
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Suspect, cop injured on court premises
Police officials said that Qadeer was brought to court in connection with a 2019 murder and assault case
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Signal-free Mall Road to improve traffic flow
Government plans two new underpasses on Rawalpindi's 26-kilometre key thoroughfare
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At least 59 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as aid crisis deepens
The Israeli offensive resumed on March 18 after a two-month ceasefire and continues for an eighth week.
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Spain cancels $7.5m Israeli ammunition deal amid coalition pressure
Spain signed the arms deal in Feb 2024, months after pledging not to trade weapons with Israel over Gaza conflict.
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PHC halts PESCO recruitment process
A two-member bench, consisting of Justice Ejaz Anwar and Justice Fazal Subhan, heard the writ petition
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Call for reforms in leasing process
The land grabbers would not be allowed to occupy even an inch of Pakistan Railways' property
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K-P warns New Delhi against any adventure
Chief Minister Gandapur vows firm response to any aggression
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Eighth mpox case emerges in K-P
Mpox case reported in March involving a woman from Dogra, Khyber district, was not a case of local transmission.
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JI to convene APC on Balochistan
Liaquat Baloch says India lacks authority to revoke water treaty
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Dutch intelligence accuses Iran of assassination attempt on dissident
Iranian man in Haarlem targeted in night-time balcony intrusion; Dutch police arrested two suspects, says AIVD.
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Trump slams Harvard as 'anti-Semitic far-left institution' amid funding battle
Since returning to office, Trump targets universities over alleged campus anti-Semitism, threatening funding and visas
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Kelly Clarkson’s silence and new song deepen mystery around her talk show breaks
Kelly Clarkson teases new song “Where Have You Been” as fans grow concerned over her repeated talk show absences.
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The reality of Pahalgam attack
The logistical challenges of operating so deep within IIOJ&K
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Trump's war on trade
America remains unique even today
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Sindh's reformative prison rules
These laws were not conceived to rehabilitate, but rather to control and suppress.
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Hunger at the doorstep
For a country where over 60% of the population resides in rural areas, the blow is particularly severe.
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Persistent risk to vaccinators
The government must address this with equally robust support and security measures
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NSC responds
Pakistan also rejected the Indian announcement to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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SBP purchases $27b in 3.5 years
Governor defends rate hike; economy seen growing over 4% in third quarter
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Foreign reserves rise by $23m
Gold climbs to Rs496,762 per tola amid global rally
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Saudi assures continued energy support
Both sides exploring refinery upgradation projects as technical talks progress
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Telecom sector seeks budget tax relief
Proposals include lower withholding tax, customs duty abolition on 5G equipment
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Cannabis control body plans Rs200m renovation
Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry
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LCCI presents budget proposals to FinMin
Chamber urges end to policy instability, restoration of final tax regime
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PSX stays bullish, nears 173,000
KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions
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'Illicit cigarettes cost Rs350b a year'
Weak enforcement, not lack of laws, fuels informal trade, minister told
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Gold price rises by Rs7,800 per tola in local market
Price of 10 grams of gold in Pakistan increases by Rs6,687
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four
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Williamson named in NZ squad for Ireland, England Tests
Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich
They will face undefeated Arsenal in the Champions League final
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Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in 1st Test from tomorrow
The two-match series will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20












































































































