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Energy prices drive SPI to 7.04% YoY
Short-term inflation spikes on diesel 30%, petrol 25% hikes; up 0.21% WoW
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Urea stocks at 0.9m tonnes for Kharif
Availability would remain adequate subject to all urea plants operating throughout the year
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Cash grip persists despite digital surge: SBP
Mobile banking users hit 126 million but ATM withdrawals still dominate transaction values
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Karachi Port offers up to 60% tariff cuts
Lower cargo thresholds, fuel incentives aim to raise ship traffic
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Govt to absorb Rs49/litre oil price surge
Rs23b subsidy keeps petrol, diesel rates unchanged for one week
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Costly oil sparks shift to plug-in Evs
Running conventional SUV strains household budgets as fuel prices surge
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Incompetent LG system imposed on Sindh: Khrsheedi
Says Hyd people are deprived of water though city is on the bank of Indus River
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Revenue board fails to submit Gul Plaza record
Judicial Commission seeks explanation over non-compliance by March 13 deadline
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Kashmiri bangles dominate Eid markets
From social media to market stalls, women flock to grab the season's hottest accessory
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City's coastal belt in tatters after rains
Homes destroyed, fishermen injured, boats damaged as winds, rain lash seaside communities
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Storm aftermath keeps city on its toes
CM orders round-the-clock relief as deaths rise, city reels from violent winds, downpours
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Bohra community celebrates Eid
Mass gatherings see community prayers, festive greetings, and calls for national harmony
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Rain throws metro into disarray
Filth, damaged roads and prolonged outages expose gaps in preparedness
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Bus-coach collision claims five lives
.Reports indicate coaster passengers were on their way home to celebrate Eid
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Pregnant deer dies in Vehari zoo after hours in distress
Lack of timely medical care, staff absence suspected as cause of death
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Punjab govt deploys anti-drone gun
Authorities said they can function in extreme weather conditions, ranging from minus 22 to 65 degrees Celsius
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Historical names of streets to be restored
Nawaz, Maryam chair meeting on heritage revival
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DSP's remand extended in Rs340m fraud case
Case has been registered at Defence B Police Station
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Torrential rain paralyses Abbottabad
Day-long rainfall triggered flash floods that entered numerous homes across the city overnight
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Pindi's first biker lane dismantled
Boundary blocks were demolished using an excavator, and the space allocated for the bike lane has been restored
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Art exhibit strengthens Pak-China ties
Exhibition was organised with the goal to further strengthen cultural linkages
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Pleasant chill brings relief to Rawalpindi
Citizens find fasting and shopping easier; welcome relief after warm spells
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Rising costs double grooming prices
Beauty parlours in Rawalpindi and Islamabad are witnessing a surge in business
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Henna stickers gain popularity
From street vendors to established cosmetic shops in key commercial hubs such as Aabpara, G-9 Markaz, G-10, F-7, F-10
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Eid shopping frenzy peaks in twin cities
Markets remain open till dawn; one-way traffic plans, drone monitoring in place
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Afghan's body handed over at Torkham
Lifeless body, spotted by locals several days ago and documented in videos shared with security officials
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Court places forensic report on record
Defers hearing in Radio Pakistan May 9 attack and arson case
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CM orders skills training to empower youth
Chairs high-level review meeting on the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority
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Instability in Hormuz and our economic challenges
Nation depends heavily on imported fuels to sustain industrial activity, electricity generation and transportation
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Mission creep amid an elusive off-ramp
Ongoing Iran war has no political aims on either side, save Israel
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The whisper of the thumbprint and the aesthetics of continuity
To modernise the process or the cut is often to erase the history embedded in the drape
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Tragic rain
Karachi must move beyond temporary fixes and adopt a comprehensive urban resilience strategy
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Beyond bailouts
Experts have noted that countries once considered Pakistan's peers are now able to self-finance growth
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Pause in fighting
Taliban regime's refusal to accept rationality is quite unfortunate
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Unrecognised environmental costs of conflict
Destruction unleashed by large-scale wars leads to commensurate levels of environmental damage
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Israel reopens key Gaza crossing amid new truce push
It is unclear how many will be let through from Egypt back into Gaza
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FO denounces Israeli envoy to India's 'baseless' comments on Pakistan's nuclear weapons
Statement issued after viral clip of Israeli ambassador saying a rogue nation already has nuclear weapons
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Pentagon asks White House to approve request for over $200b in Iran war funding: report
Request seeks funds for war and weapons, but White House doubts approval in Congress, sources say
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Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, Qatar Energy CEO says
QatarEnergy will have to declare force majeure on long-term contracts for up to five years for LNG supplies
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PM praises Turkiye's 'constructive role' in promoting Pak-Afghan peace after recent ceasefire
Extends Eid greetings to Erdogan and Jordan’s king; Ankara, UN welcome Pak-Afghan temporary ceasefire
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Jemima accuses govt of refusing sons' visas to deny UK protection in case of possible arrest
Says everyone knows why visas being refused and why travel on NICOP being recommended
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What are the key energy sites under fire in the Middle East?
Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes
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Karachi's delivery riders race for Eid but Iran war squeezes earnings
Rising fuel costs hit low-paid urban workers in Pakistan, leaving little for basics or Eid celebrations
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Eid in mourning: Pakistani families grieve loved ones lost in US-Israeli war with Iran
At least 23 Asian nationals, including four Pakistanis, have been killed or are missing in US-Iran war
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More fuel-saving measures likely amid unstable Middle East situation, austerity committee told
Government urges public to save petrol and diesel to avoid possible disruption in fuel availability in coming days
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Price rises due to Iran war dampen Eid in Pakistan
Pakistan relies on Gulf fuel, but war-driven supply strain has raised prices and forced austerity
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FO 'categorically rejects' US intel chief's allegations about threat from Pakistan missile programme
Andrabi says Pakistan's missile programme remains well below intercontinental range
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5G rollout to boost youth empowerment, innovation: PM Shehbaz
Says auction process conducted in transparent manner despite legal challenges
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13 terrorists neutralised in two infiltration bids on K-P's Pak-Afghan border: ISPR
Eight terrorists killed in Mohmand; five killed after intense exchange of fire in North Waziristan
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Breast cancer patients face endless waiting
14,000 women die every year due to lack of treatment
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Violations persist despite heavy traffic fines
Over 19,000 e-challans undelivered due to ownership transfers
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PAC inactive amid leadership dispute
From August 2024 to December 2025, the Sindh Assembly’s PAC held 105 meetings
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District hospitals lack cataract surgery facilities
80 per cent of patients undergo cataract surgery at private or charity hospitals
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FPSC announces CSS 2025 results, success rate drops to 2.67pc
12,792 candidates appeared in the written examination, out of which only 355 managed to clear it
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Hospitals lack waste disposal units
With no incinerators, most healthcare facilities hire private contractors for medical waste disposal
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Afghan shelling in K-P's Bajaur kills 9 civilians, injures 12 in March–April incidents
Afghan forces target civilian populations in six separate incidents, destroy eight residential houses
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Bajaur woman makes history with PAS allocation in CSS 2025
24-year-old clears exam on first try, secures top post, brings pride to tribal district
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Middle East conflict may inflict up to $68b loss on national economy, NA told
Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b
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Crackdown efforts fail to curb gutka use in Sindh
10,194 gutka-related cases were registered in 2019, of which 5,500 are still pending
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FO says in contact with Somalia over hijacked tanker, hostage Pakistani sailors
Spox highlights diplomatic outreach with US, Iran and regional allies amid efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to child health, polio eradication in meeting with UNICEF delegation
Says Pakistan will continue to work closely with international partners to improve child health outcomes
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‘People Air Ambulance’ set to kick off soon in Balochistan
Project hailed as breakthrough, offering rapid transport for critical patients in remote districts
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PM Shehbaz extends fuel subsidy for transport sector by one month
Instructs authorities to ensure strict monitoring as relief measures continue to curb inflation impact
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Middle East conflict may inflict up to $68b loss on national economy, NA told
Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b
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PSX sheds 2,829 points on broad-based selling
Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994
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Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as of 1016 GMT
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China's role key to Central Asia linkages
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors
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Govt targets 60% fiberisation in three years
Auctions 480 MHz spectrum, raising total capacity to over 750 MHz
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Bears tighten grip on PSX as early gains vanish
KSE-100 retreats 2,588 points; investors wary of making fresh bets
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Govt orders seamless wheat movement
Minister insists no barriers should hinder supply, reserves are sufficient
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EIB eyes shares in Reko Diq project
DG calls $6tr in minerals claim exaggerated, Barrick pauses review until mid-2027
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CCP clears PIA acquisition by consortium
The transaction is part of the government's privatisation initiative
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FMCG industry pushes for GST reform
Says Third Schedule expansion will curb tax evasion, apply full levy at manufacturing stage
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Fed holds rates steady amid sharp divide
Leaves benchmark overnight interest rate in 3.50%-3.75% range, cites inflation concerns
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Gold slides further as global cues weigh
Drops Rs5,500/tola amid Fed policy uncertainty; rupee inches up
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Trump backs US investment of $2.4b
Securiport offers to install airport security systems; Senate flags transparency issues
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Fed holds rates steady, but board vote is most divided since 1992
Dissent rises, with officials split and inflation concerns flagged in policy statement
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Europe seeks a pie in Reko Diq
European Investment Bank keen on investment, but seeks EU share in mineral off-take
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Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond
India has repeatedly demanded that Britain return the 105-carat diamond
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Putin puts forward ideas on Iran in call with Trump
Kremlin says two presidents also discuss Ukraine truce
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Seven die in India hospital wall collapse
Three people were injured and were receiving treatment in hospital
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Two Jewish men stabbed in London
More resources have been promised across the country to protect communities
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Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade
US president urges Tehran to reach a deal
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OPEC exit: Why the UAE is leaving and what it means?
Move may have limited immediate market impact due to Iran war, but could reshape oil supply dynamics, experts say
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Fact check: Viral video of Italian PM Meloni ignoring Netanyahu at UNGA session is AI-generated
Video shows several discrepancies, signs of digital manipulation; AI detection tools also label it as suspicious
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Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Strait of Hormuz until nuclear concerns met
US president says Tehran 'can’t get their act together' on non-nuclear agreement
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Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening: Gallup poll
62% worry about not having money for retirement, 60% unable to cover medical costs in event of accident, illness
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Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 220 children since March
Number of suspected cases has reached nearly 35,000 in one of the worst outbreaks of measles in decades
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UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says
Exit of UAE widens rift with Saudi Arabia, which is effectively OPEC's leader
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As Trump greets Charles, the White House calls them 'TWO KINGS'
Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
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Fact check: Viral video of missile attacks in Iran is old
Report confirms that visuals show Israel’s airstrike on the Terhan oil depot that occurred on March 7
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Israel sets 2-week deadline for Lebanon talks, warns of renewed military escalation
US mediating push for Netanyahu-Aoun summit as Israel official says 'we cannot wait indefinitely'
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Fire destroys dozens of homes in Malaysia's Sabah state
Second blaze in area in under two weeks; 186 residents affected, cause still under investigation
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World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
United States would now total $871 million, up from an initial figure of $727 million announced in December
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Babar ton powers Zalmi into PSL final
Captain's 57-ball century leads 70-run win over Islamabad United
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Sinner reaches Madrid quarter-finals
He defeated Norrie 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday
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Iranian Vafaei capable of great things: Trump
He beat Trump 13-12 to secure a place in the quarter-finals
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Rybakina crashes out of Madrid Open
She fell to a shock 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 defeat by Anastasia Potapova
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Vancouver hosts FIFA congress
The biggest World Cup in history will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico
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JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor
The US banking giant agreed a deal till 2030 winter games
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Stones announces Man City exit
The defender joined City from Everton in 2016
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Climbers open Everest route past dangerous ice block
A team of highly skilled mountaineers began fixing ropes and ladders on Everest
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Babar Azam’s 57-ball hundred sends Zalmi into PSL final
Zalmi post 221 on the back of Babar ton, bowl out Islamabad United for 151 to win by 70 runs
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Man Utd beat Brentford to close on UCL berth
Casemiro scored in 2-1 victory
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Atletico face Arsenal challenge in UCL
Diego Simeone’s men have never won Europe's premier competition
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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










































































































