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International Investment to acquire Novartis Pharma
International Investment to acquire Novartis Pharma
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FBR faces backlash over social media surveillance for tax evasion
Influencers call policy ‘futile’, claim social media posts create ‘fabricated’ wealth images
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Smile, you’re being fined
Karachi’s new e-challan cameras have turned chaos into caution, but can fear keep the city in line?
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Trump rings in dawn of multipolar world
US president’s ‘G2’ overture to Xi shows US can no longer ignore China’s equal standing
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Dubai hookah maker AIR to go public in US
Dubai hookah maker AIR to go public in US
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Sugar cargo delay causes port congestion
Importers of other goods forced to pay high demurrages
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From scratch to silicon: Pakistan’s race to design chips
FAST-NU to global recognition, Pakistani engineers are quietly scripting a new chapter in silicon innovation
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Digital economy stumbles on internet slowdown
IT, e-commerce, freelancers hit hard as poor network management compounds cable faults
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The broken promise of Doha
Five years after the Doha Agreement, Afghanistan stands as a rogue state
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The legend of Adam Khan and Durkhanai
Part romance, part tragedy, this retelling of Pashtun folklore weaves together music, militancy, and forbidden longing
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Songs of solace
Thaheer Production is carving a cultural sanctuary for Balochistan’s children and artists
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Google begins manufacturing Chromebooks in Haripur
Shaza says tech giant will employ 600 workers and produce 600,000 Chromebooks
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Private investment halves in 6 years
Slowdown deepens as investment not enough to cover even asset depreciation
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The rise of Farmverse on Roblox
A game that turns virtual farming into a movement for real-world resilience.
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Govt to borrow $1b for reforms
World Bank to provide $600m for FBR, PBS, others; ADB to lend $400m for SOEs
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A soulless Supreme Court
Legal fraternity warns proposed FCC will shatter judicial independence, hand executive sweeping control
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Pakistan, Turkiye to deepen ties
Shehbaz, Erdogan review bilateral ties
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Tempers flare in Senate as 27th Amend bill tabled
Law minister says all parties consulted; Opposition protests lack of transparency; Cabinet approves draft bill
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Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
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Russian attack hits Ukraine energy infrastructure: Kyiv
Experts have said Ukraine risks heating outages ahead of the winter months
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Israel army chief vows to return remains of officer slain in 2014 Gaza war
Israel's military chief pledged Saturday to bring home the remains of an officer killed
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Pakistan favours talks with Afghanistan, Senate told
Minister says Taliban refusal to submit written guarantees caused talks failure
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PTI boycotts 27th amend deliberations
Beleaguered opposition party rejects tweaks as 'pre-decided exercise'
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PM to allay coalition concerns over tweaks
Prime Minister is expected to brief senators on key provisions of amendment
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Minister's brother wins walkover in NA-66 by-poll
PTI had officially decided not to contest the seat
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Jaffar Express won't chug for 4 days amid security concerns
According to railway officials, the train service will remain suspended from November 9 to November 12
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Govt records Rs2.1tr budget surplus
Fiscal surplus equals 1.6% of GDP; Punjab leads provinces with Rs442 billion surplus
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Shehbaz again credits Trump for India truce
Prime Minister says Pakistan desires peace
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US, Pakistan eye entrenched relations
Both sides described discussions held at State Department as cordial, forward-looking
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Two cops among 7 held for stealing at Steel Mills
Suspects used to sell stolen scrap metal at various warehouses
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Murder or suicide: three youths found hanging from tree
Victims found with visible wounds and bloodstains on faces
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Prep on for new Sindh water law, WB team informed
A committee will finalise the draft by next month and submit it to the Irrigation Ministry
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Lyari Expressway closures cripple traffic
U-turn, track shutdowns redirect commuters via Garden Interchange amid construction work
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Three die in road mishaps
Two people died in the accident and the third was seriously injured
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Thousands visit Panja Sahib to honour Guru Nanak
Devotees from India, Canada, the US and other countries join 556th birth anniversary
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Over 12,000 teacher interns to be hired
Education Dept ends regular recruitment system, moves to employ daily wagers
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Bread shortage worsens as bakers' strike spreads
Naanbais threaten to extend protest beyond Nov 10, expand to other cities
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Lawyers decry routes closed for Kachehri project
Bar Association threatens to open roads by force, demands compensation
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Rawalpindi deports 4,700 Afghan nationals
Authorities intensify verification, surveillance in ongoing deportation campaign
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CDA removes 107 officers over corruption
Officials accused of influencing inquiries, forming 'internal mafias' removed from posts
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Armed cop held at airport
Identified as Ibn Ali, entered the airport premises in plain clothes
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Security guard dies after accidental gun discharge
The bullet fired from his weapon, after slipping from his hand , striking him in the abdomen
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Faisalabad's Rs50m master plan scrapped
After court verdict, civic body weighs whether to start afresh or amend cancelled plan
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4,000 students join wheat sowing drive
Working under the supervision of agricultural experts, students will provide farmers with hands-on guidance
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Accomplices blamed for suspect's death
The slain man was identified as Ajmal alias Adnan, who was wanted in 54 cases of crimes including snatching on roads
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ATC adjourns bail pleas in May 9 cases
During the proceedings, the prosecution requested additional time to present the complete case record
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Police oppose FIR against Bollywood’s Dhurandhar over PPP rally depiction
Applicant failed to verify allegations, registration of case not warranted, police tell court
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Imran Khan's sisters stage sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being denied meeting again
Police sealed Adiala Road with iron barricades at the Factory checkpoint, prompting Aleema to announce a sit-in
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Surgeons restore eyesight of 101-year-old man in rare cataract surgery success in Rawalpindi
Hospital officials described the case as one of the oldest successful cataract interventions recorded in the region
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Balochistan establishes first AI cell to improve security management, data analysis
AI cell's primary objectives include identifying crime trends, predicting potential risks in high-threat areas
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Several TLP leaders part ways, withdraw from politics citing party's divisive decisions
Express concerns over Shura decisions aiding India’s propaganda, pledge to serve Pakistan constructively
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Divorce cases soar as digital age hits family bonds in Rawalpindi
Over 10,000 divorce cases among 15,198 new family cases have been filed in 44 family courts since January 1
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Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems
130,000 people were affected by air pollution in November alone
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Arif Habib consortium wins PIA privatisation bid with Rs135b offer
The live auction in Islamabad saw Lucky Cement Consortium emerge as the second-highest bidder with an offer of Rs134b
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Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir
Field marshal says future leaders must remain alert to recognise and counter such multi-layered cognitive challenges
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Sindh govt moves to lower e-challan fines for bikers in Karachi
Provincial govt has also agreed to lower fines for vehicles with engine capacities of up to 1,000cc
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5G spectrum auction to be 'Pakistan's largest'
FinMin, IT minister announce ECC approval of 600 MHz spectrum sale
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia
Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor
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LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher
Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings
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Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal demands or blackmail’
PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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Live auction for PIA’s 75% shares underway
Arif Habib Group currently stands as highest bidder with LCI close behind
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Industry flags risks to 2026 growth
Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges
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Gold, silver at new highs on global rally
Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400
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Solar financing gaps in market prevent access to $2.8billion
Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing
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Textile exports to China show sustained strength
Shipments reach $488.5m during Jan-Nov, supported by expansion of value-added categories
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan's exports
Country can raise exports to $10b by tapping opportunities in American pharma sector
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
Index loses 200 points, weighed down by mixed performance, lack of triggers
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
Duties, ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, seen as retaliation for EU's EV tariffs
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PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade
Cautious stance of investors kept the benchmark confined, reflecting wait-and-see approach ahead of clearer triggers
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams gold rise by Rs5,315 to settle at Rs396,400
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal












































































































