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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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Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
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Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing
Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing
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What's in the MOU
What's in the MOU
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Rs3.562tr Sindh budget focuses on development
7% increase in salaries and pensions proposed Rs720b earmarked for uplift schemes Exemption threshold for agr
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Verbal slugfest breaks out in NA budget debate
PML-N, PTI lawmakers exchange insults; chair expunges remarks
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Balochistan prioritises relief
Unveils Rs1,089b budget Achieves Rs45.56b fiscal surplus Rs90b earmarked for healthcare Education sees 15%
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Nawaz seeks end to AJK sit-ins, urges talk
PML-N supremo stresses national unity, brotherhood
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NEPRA moved to raise tariff under FCA
CPPA seeks Rs0.82 per unit hike; regulator to hear petition on 30th
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PPP begins outreach to form G-B govt
Contacts made with MWM as polls body finalises results
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Current account surplus shrinks
Trade deficit widens as economic recovery lifts imports
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Oil, gas production falls short of target in FY26
Local coal beats expectations with output of 21.15 million tonnes
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IT exports hit record at $4.18b
Growth attributed to Pakistan's youth; 99% of skilled workforce in IT consists of young people
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New model to shield taxpayers from harassment
Faceless system to be launched in Oct to create blind between taxpayers and taxmen
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Sindh eyes Rs450b in sales tax
Bets on services tax to drive Rs690b provincial revenue in fiscal 2026-27
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DISCOs introduce simplified electricity bills
Energy ministry calls it step towards consumer-centric reforms
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Sindh's green push continues despite cuts
Solar, waste-to-energy projects power FY27 agenda
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PSX ends nearly flat after record rally
KSE-100 index adds 118 points in volatile session as investors seek clarity
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Footwear sector opposes Third Schedule inclusion
Says budget move will discourage documentation, put pressure on labour-intensive sector
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PSX ends flat after record rally
KSE-100 adds 118 points in a volatile session as investors seek clarity on all fronts
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Tech exports hit record $4.2b as current account returns to surplus
Adviser to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad says country posts a $459m current account surplus in May
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ECC overrules objections to EVTL lease extension
Investment minister's protest rejected; inquiry ordered into lack of competitive bidding
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Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz
Brent crude futures dip 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $78.80 a barrel
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Punjab budget raises tax rates
Loader vehicle taxes triple; sales tax input claims capped at 12 instalments
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques
Incident comes during period of increased attacks against Palestinians
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command
Removes ‘Indo’ from title, says decision reflects command’s long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques: Palestinian officials
Israel's military confirms the arson and graffiti on the mosques
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Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
Defends US-Iran deal, says he does not want an economic catastrophe triggered by continued Middle East war
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Clinton says Netanyahu is 'obsessed' with Iran, Saudi normalisation
Says issue of attacking Iran was a recurring topic
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command name after removing 'Indo' from title
says decision reflects command's long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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China offers humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon as warring sides move to end war
Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support
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Exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali Jinnah opens in Istanbul
'The Founding Memory of a Nation' exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Jinnah's birth
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'Turkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis is worrying,' says Israeli cabinet minister
'We are witnessing the rise of a new axis,' says Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli amid Netanyahu criticism
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Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal
Domestic critics say Netanyahu focused security away from the Gaza border and disregarded Hamas as a real threat
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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US Open practice begins in Shinnecock
Scottie Scheffler is seeking a career Grand Slam
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Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
He agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club
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England ready to take final step: Saka
They reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar
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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Both teams settled with a 1-1 draw
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener
Goals from Rezaeian and Mohebbi secured a point for Iran
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Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief
The NBA title was secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday
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Serena to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
She will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022
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Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
The former Liverpool coach was critical of Nagelsmann'sstarting line-up
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Iran head coach says team was ordered to leave US just after World Cup opener
Iranian national team head coach says his team is 'most repressed team in the whole World Cup'
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World Cup teams blast UEFA chief
A group of 13 World Cup teams complained about uninteresting matches
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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Ghana coach enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row
Queiroz is hailed in his native Portugal as a trendsetter
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Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal
Coach says team hopes to bring joy to Iranians everywhere
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Blood sport at the White House
Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to take the lightweight championship




































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