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Govt violates minimum Rs37,000 wage policy
Contractors of Parliament cafeteria, govt departments fail to pay minimum wage, FinMin promises to take action
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IT sector eyes $15b boom as DFDI spurs momentum
Govt reports 27% export growth, $700m in new pledges; Kaspersky warns about AI-generated passwords
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OGRA cuts LPG prices for May 2025
The revised prices reflect a decrease in both producer and consumer rates for the coming month.
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FBR misses target by Rs833b
Tax gap widens despite record taxes; govt spending soars 24%
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Judge rules Diddy can ditch jail jumpsuit for trial appearances
Diddy has been granted permission to wear business casual clothing instead of jail attire during his upcoming trial.
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SC flays CDA over inaction on katchi abadis
Justice Rizvi criticises apparent 'pick and choose' policy regarding settlements
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PR faces backlash over closure of subsidiaries
BoDs urges minister for Railways to reverse decision
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Saiful Malook reopens to lure tourists
Move also brings renewed livelihood opportunities for local jeep drivers
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Water crisis looms as dam levels drop
Prolonged dry spell further exacerbates alarming decline in water levels
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Schoolgirl ends life after harassment
Teen's final video reveals teacher's threats; FIR registered
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Youth stand with army: Maryam
Punjab CM asserts no need to be afraid of border tension
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Pakistan vs India: Military strength compared amid tensions
As tensions grow between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, here's a comparative look at their military capabilities.
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PHC extends stay on ADP funds
The petition was filed by opposition leader Dr. Ibad, along with 19 other MPAs
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Afghan repatriation via Torkham continues
Among those present at the transit camp, 625 individuals were undocumented, while 716 held Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC).
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PAC probes Rs36b 'fraud' in govt funds
Speaker-led panel to investigate fake cheques, embezzlement in Upper Kohistan
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PHC summons top cops over illegal detention
Abdul Halim, who serves as the Project Director at the PHC, was reportedly detained for several hours
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MPAs unite to denounce India's war rhetoric
Magsi urged both the federal government and the international community to take serious note
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ISI chief appointed as National Security Adviser
A formal notification regarding his appointment has also been issued, according to media reports.
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India closes airspace to Pakistan until May 23
PIA had already ceased operations through Indian airspace as a precautionary measure before the NOTAM was issued.
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Pahalgam exposes India's Kashmir contradiction
This episode has yet again unmasked the Hindutva-driven contradiction at the heart of the Indian state
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The mindset of Indian jingoism
Mr Modi, for some time has been following pages from Netanyahu's playbook in Palestine.
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Insufficient and lopsided green transitions
Half-hearted efforts relying on businesses to make economies greener are not sufficient
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Unfulfilled promises
From construction sites and textile mills to agricultural fields and domestic household
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Wage earners' tax burden
The end result is that while traders mostly rode out the disastrous inflation in recent years
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No to escalation
That message should come as the writing on the wall to India
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Global silence over Indian madness
Then came the attack from Pakistan, which was defensive in nature
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Wick is Pain documentary dives deep into the chaos behind the John Wick franchise
The Wick is Pain documentary explores the gritty origins of the John Wick films with Keanu Reeves and unseen footage.
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Celebrity chef Tomasz Jakubiak dies at 41 after battle with cancer
Tomasz Jakubiak, beloved Polish chef and MasterChef juror, dies at 41 after a tough battle with bone cancer.
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Marcus Thuram strikes in 30 seconds to set Champions League record
Thuram scores after 30 seconds as Inter Milan take early lead against Barcelona in Champions League semi-final.
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Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs2 per litre
The new prices will come into effect at midnight and will remain applicable for the next fifteen days
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Register birth, death certificates online via NADRA app
The mobile application enables citizens to register life events from their homes.
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Tax relief for salaried class under consideration: FBR chairman
The development came during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday.
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Rubio urges Pakistan, India to de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attack
He spoke with PM Shehbaz, Jaishankar; expressed support to India on extremism, urged Pakistan to aid in attack probe.
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Lorde announces fourth studio album Virgin, releasing June 27
Lorde reveals her long-awaited fourth album Virgin, set for release on June 27, featuring new single "What Was That."
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Instagram accounts of Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Ali Zafar blocked in India
Indian Ministry of Information also blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for exposing Pahalgam attack narrative
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Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, Virginia Giuffre’s family reveals her final letter
Virginia Giuffre’s final note urges unity for victims' rights and solidarity for sexual abuse survivors.
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Amal Clooney may be subjected to US travel ban following Trump’s new executive order
Amal Clooney could be hit with a US travel ban following new executive order targeting ICC war crimes investigation.
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HBL PSL X: Raza, Rauf star as Lahore Qalandars thrash Islamabad United by 88 runs
Rauf ripped through Islamabad’s middle and lower order to claim 4 for 31, while Raza finished with 3 for 20
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Khalistan leader declares support for Pakistan Army if war breaks out with India
If India attacks Pakistan, it will be the final war for India and Modi: Gurpatwant Singh
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F1 driver Jenson Button's wife vows never to return to UK after £250,000 worth of belongings stolen
Brittny Button speaks out about the theft incident of, saying, "It's just not safe anymore."
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DPM Dar, DG ISPR reject India's Pahalgam claims, warn of decisive response if provoked
The two held a joint presser amid rising Pakistan-India tensions following the Pahalgam attack in IIOJK last week.
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Punjab relaunches laptop scheme after eight-year hiatus
Maryam Nawaz also launched Phase II of “Honahar Scholarship” initiative, which will provide financial aid to students
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Andy Jenkins receives 11-year ban for match-fixing and betting violations in professional darts
Darts player Andy Jenkins banned until 2034 after DRA finds him guilty of fixing 12 matches and betting.
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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FM Dar announces arrival of 22 more Iranian sailors aboard vessel intercepted by US forces
Says the latest group takes the total number of Iranians repatriated through Pakistan to over 70
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Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance
Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place
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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura
Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
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Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign three MoUs
Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms
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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC
Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved
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Turkish drilling operator recovered
Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer
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President signs Finance Act 2026-27
Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1
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7 abducted policemen recovered
All recovered personnel returned safely to the Sararogha Police Lines, reported to be in satisfactory condition
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CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
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Pakistan emerging as global peacemaker: Dar
Says mediation role elevated Pak diplomatic standing
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Govt lodges protest over BBC report
Rejects unverified claims in BBC Urdu's AJK coverage
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Pakistan, Iran move to boost rail, road connectivity
Agree to address transport bottlenecks, strengthen trade links
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report
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Micron secures $22b in long-term chip deals
Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements
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Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity
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Pakistan Rice Festival opens doors to Europe
Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b
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Chinese investors confident in Pakistan's markets
Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes
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ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs
Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract
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Budget impact mixed for key sectors
Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook
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Tourism earned $1.15b, spent $2.4b
FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector
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Pak-Iran trade gets boost with Taftan customs station
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles
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Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days
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Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Agrees to pay $2.25m fine, with half due within five days of sentencing and the full amount within 90 days
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Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors as death toll nears 1,000
Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night
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UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
UAE Foreign minister holds 1st publicly announced call with Iranian counterpart since outbreak of war
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115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency
International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
Bystanders say they saw small plane crash into it, police close off roads around CITIC Tower
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Mayor Mamdani appointed six of the rent board's nine members
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Iran says 'direct communication line' established with US over Hormuz to avoid military confrontation
Move aimed at implementing Article 5 of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
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King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say
Charles will stay at nearby Clarence House; renovations budgeted to cost £369 million
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Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say
Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave
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Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says
Iran's deputy FM said Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Even as the administration has emphasised unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface
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Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Brent crude futures fell $1.50, 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49,2.07%, to $70.43
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US SC sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden
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Thousands feared dead in Venezuela quakes
Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L











































































































