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Costly essentials hit common man hard
LCCI demands immediate measures to curb inflation as prices jump 1.16%
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Wheat price fixed at Rs3,500 per 40kg
Centre rules out wheat crisis, orders provinces to prevent flour price hikes during Ramazan
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Panda bond plan hits a snag
Land issues at Jinnah Medical Complex and guarantor objections delay $250m debt
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Nintendo announces launch of Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen games
Both to arrive digitally on Switch and Switch 2 on February 27
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Star Trek's William Shatner unveils metal album
Former Captain Kirk releases 'Boldly headbang' as he goes where few 94-year-olds have gone before
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Hira Mani urges fans to 'hold on to faith amid despair'
Actor shares spiritual message of hope at advent of holy month of Ramazan
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London Fashion Week sees new trend of size diversity on runway
Brazilian-born designer Karoline Vitto presents models ranging from XS to fuller, curvy ones
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Falak Shabbir releases Ramazan kalam 'Allah Hu'
Pakistani singer-songwriter describes new spiritual track as 'heartfelt expression of faith'
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What the 'Year of the Horse' means for romance
Astrologers reveal unexpected sparks for every zodiac sign of Lunar New Year 2026
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Gaza conflict continues to cast shadow over Berlin Film Festival
This year's edition has been marked by heated debate over Israel's atrocities in Palestinian territory
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Govt official killed during robbery
Deceased, Muhammad Adeeb, was a government employee returning home on leave on the night of February 20
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Stamp duty on property transfer waived
Case examined whether Punjab government could levy stamp duty on merger schemes sanctioned by the courts or the SECP
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Traders protest alleged tyre slashing by admin
Over 10 vehicles had tyres damaged during enforcement drive in Abbottabad market
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Two convicted in property row killing
According to the court record, the incident occurred in July 2023 in the Chontra area
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Punjab ends number plate requirement
Officers may only verify whether a number plate is affixed in the prescribed manner
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RDA officer refuses to work under 'junior'
Rana Shoaib Khan, a senior officer holding additional charge of deputy director finance
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Cattle market gets govt's nod
Citizens oppose permanent setup in residential area
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STPP announces 'Karachi is Sindh' rally
Party announced holding of public meeting in Karachi after Eidul Fitr
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Govt backs digital push to revive Sindhi among youth
Culture minister said government is going to support digital platforms to reconnect Sindh's youth with mother language
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Muggers loot over half a million within two hours
Six armed muggers on three motorcycles robbed two milk shops two hours in brazen daylight robbery spree in Orangi Town
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Sindh launches real-time digital birth registration
Pilot project ensures newborns are instantly registered via NADRA's Birth Notification Tool
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'Endless' traffic gridlock in Ramazan
JI Karachi chief termed gridlock product of "criminal negligence and incompetence" by Sindh govt, relevant authorities
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Owner sent on remand in Soldier Bazaar case
Building owner remanded for seven days in connection with roof collapse that claimed 15 lives
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Man alleges brutal police torture, extortion attempt
Victim alleges that officers of Shaheen Force extorted him at checkpoint, threatened him with staged encounter
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Man killed, buried by in-laws
Suspects allegedly killed him, buried his body in a pit after digging a grave
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Ordinances bypass legislative rules
With Punjab govt passing almost a dozen ordinances, critics believe spirit of legislature is at risk
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Woman alleges gang rape, kidney theft
Complainant realized the severity of the situation only after her health deteriorated
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Plea filed against 'lapses' in fire safety enforcement
83% of ambulances operated by Rescue 1122 have exceeded their operational lifespan
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Govt's price-control efforts fall flat
No respite for consumers in Lahore markets as food prices spike
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Constable killed in siblings' scuffle
Fahim Marwat of Masti Khel tribe, sustained severe injuries in clash
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Three bodies found in Balochistan
Body was recovered and taken to the hospital, where it was identified as Jehanzeb son of Muhammad Esa
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Man pays dearly for recording viral video of tribal cricket star
Many young people and social activists condemned the abduction as unacceptable vigilantism
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Lack of vaccine causes hardships for travelers
Shortage at District Health Office forces residents to seek supplies from other provinces
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Iran — means and end debate
No regional consensus exists for war with Iran
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Punjab's Gulfstream blunder
Gulfstream excess exposes governance failure
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The fragile fabric of Pakistani unity
Civic Islam and decentralisation offer a way forward
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Childhood cancer
Delayed diagnosis costs thousands of young lives each year
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Population data gap
NADRA’s tech success overshadowed by massive birth record backlog
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War concerns
Rising naval deployments heighten fears of a Middle East flashpoint
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Future in Pakistan
Moral choices feel futile in a system rigged for power
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The taps run dry in Balochistan
Overpopulation and dropping water table increase water stress and food insecurity across the province
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Love, control and gothic shadows
As a morality tale, The Gavel and the Lotus turns an intimate gaze on how justice is defined, enacted and withheld
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NASA chief rules out March launch of moon mission over technical issues
Isaacman says NASA team shares public disappointment over delayed moon mission launch
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The dark humour of life in Karachi
Iqbal Khursheed portrays oppressed lives through irony and dark humour, creating characters that linger in memory
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Too many twists spoil the plot
Despite two knockout actors, His & Hers is a frustrating thriller with too many twists and turns
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The worsening state of our air
Unsafe air quality remains consistent across several cities and gap between monitoring and action is alarmingly wide
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The road to school is harder for some
Millions of children in K-P remain out of school, and for those with disabilities, the struggle is far greater
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Beyond the boycott
Pakistan have talent on paper but tighten against elites. After India loss, can poise return in Super 8?
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The dawn of a new era for Bangladesh
Under Rahman, Dhaka has the opportunity to fix its foreign policy that for decades was tilted in favour of New Delhi
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Pakistan's envoy says ties with US not merely optional but necessity for present, future
Ambassador thanks US, Iran for their strong expression of confidence in Pakistan
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Rs200m worth of liquor seized in joint maritime operation
Intercepts stateless vessel carrying large quantity of illicit liquor intended for unlawful distribution
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Chinese FM Wang Yi felicitates Dar over peace efforts
Both leaders discuss Pak–China five-point peace initiative aimed at facilitating peaceful resolution of issues
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Three 'Indian spies' working in Pakistan handed down sentences
Individuals confess to luring others via social media with money offers for access to sensitive information
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PM Shehbaz says Pakistan making all-out efforts to resolve US-Iran dispute
Also informs cabinet about his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia
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Next round of US-Iran talks expected soon, says Khawaja Asif
Says there is sense of satisfaction after first round of talks, with no negative developments reported so far
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'Draft was ready': how US-Iran talks narrowly missed historic deal in Islamabad
Last-minute 'hiccup' resulted in breakdown of Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks, say sources
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Sindh outlines welfare schemes as Memon details housing, subsidies
Minister says over 300,000 small farmers given financial assistance of Rs1,500 per acre ahead of wheat harvesting
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Fact check: Viral video of former diplomat Deepak Vohra criticising Indian FM is doctored
iVerfiy conducts forensic analysis of the audio, concludes video is doctored and has been dubbed over through AI
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IFATCA praises Pakistan air traffic controllers amid airspace disruptions
Letter states country saw surge in air traffic due to US-Iran war, as diverted flights used its key aviation corridor
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Japanese PM praises Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran talks in Islamabad
In a telephone conversation, both PMs express desire to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan
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Three killed as passenger vehicle falls into ravine in Lower Dir
Rescue 1122 says a child, woman, and man were killed in the accident, while 10 others were injured
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Police officer martyred, four injured in attack on polio team in K-P
CM Afridi, Governor Kundi condemn the attack, calling it a cowardly act, vowing full support and best medical care
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Pakistan-Iran transit corridor formally opens
The inaugural shipment, comprising frozen meat, was transported via refrigerated trucks to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Confab on prison reforms in June
NJPMC to promote policy dialogue on issue
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Fitch retains Pakistan's rating at B-
Says role in US-Iran ceasefire to ease external pressures
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PSX plunges over 6,600 points as US-Iran talks end without deal
Oil prices surge past $104 per barrel as Trump announces blockade on Strait of Hormuz
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Ending oil dependency cycle
Any strategy must begin with transport that consumes 75-80% of petroleum
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Financialisation of business firm
Goal of these companies is maximising shareholder value via dividend disbursement
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Lessons from America's AI policy
Pakistan treats AI largely as a software and skills initiative on grounds of energy crisis and lack of HPC centres
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Using diplomacy to avert recession
Continuation of war will plunge world into recession, trigger hyperinflation
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Road accidents: a massive economic challenge
Over 90% of freight, 95% of passenger traffic moves by road; accidents are dangerous and unaffordable
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Iran's Hormuz moves shake petrodollar's reign
US-Israel-Iran conflict exposes vulnerabilities in dollar-dominated oil trade, accelerating de-dollarisation
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump's Iran naval blockade
Says Iran violated terms of talks, prompting Trump to impose naval blockade
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US begins naval blockade of Iran's ports
Trump said If any of these ships come anywhere close to our blockade, they will be immediately eliminated
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Iran warns 'no port in Gulf, Sea of Oman will be safe' after US blockade
Security of ports in Gulf and Sea of Oman is 'either for everyone or for no one,' IRGC says
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Restoring traffic in Strait of Hormuz is of 'paramount' importance, von der Leyen says
Her remarks followed Trump saying US would blockade maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports
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Israel seeks to declare Turkiye ‘new enemy’, says FM Hi
Turkiye-Israel tensions have risen steadily since Gaza war began after Hamas's Oct 7 attacks in 2023
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China rejects accusations of supplying weapons to Iran
Asserts commitment to responsible arms exports as tensions rise over US trade, military policies
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
UK refuses to be drawn into Iran war, prioritises reopening Strait of Hormuz, PM says
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Pope Leo rejects 'abuse' of Gospel, doubles down on anti-war message after Trump's tirade
Trump shares AI image of himself as Christ-like figure healing man after criticising Pope Leo XIV
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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
Blocking Iranian shipments would disconnect a significant source of oil from the world's markets
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US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year
Maritime drills by US allies draw China’s ire as tensions escalate in contested waters
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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
Péter Magyar’s win sparks global reactions, mixed reactions from Trump allies
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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Sánchez says Europe must do more as US pulls back, urging China to expand its global role
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Trump says he’s ‘fine’ if Iran skips talks after negotiations fail, says ceasefire holding well
Initially says Iran would “come to the table,” but later states he didn’t care if a “desperate” Iran returned to talks
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Iran accuses US of derailing Islamabad talks after near agreement
FM Abbas Araghchi says 'Islamabad MoU' was close but US "maximalism and shifting goalposts" blocked the deal
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Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime
Tensions rise as Trump targets Pope Leo XIV over immigration stance, opposition to the Iran war
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction










































































































