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Debt crisis concerns
International agencies continue to worry about Pakistan’s economic prospects
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Enrichment trail
Iran has once again gone back to scale of enhanced uranium enrichment
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Art as a medium of peace
Peace has always been primordial facet of human society
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Is America a democracy?
Israeli war against children of Gaza, a lie has become first casualty
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War on terror — Pakistan’s forgotten story
Two attempts at dialogue with TTP under aegis of Haqqani Group in 2022 have failed
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Pakistan’s population harvest in 2023
Population agenda in Pakistan for year 2023 involved three main aspects
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ECP issues guidelines for poll observation, media coverage
In a directive to ROs, electoral watchdog lays out instructions for accreditation for observation, media coverage
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Arrests, abductions of PTI candidates amid poll preps
Law enforcement agencies arrest proposers, supporters of party's candidates
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HRCP concerned over ‘rights violations’, militancy in K-P
Recommends increased access to utilities, social services for residents of IDP camps
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PML-N seeks public input for election manifesto
Invites professionals, experts, citizens to contribute ideas for party’s 2024 election manifesto
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Govt taking steps to boost investment in IT sector: PM
Kakar directs relevant authorities to formulate policies aimed at enticing global IT professionals
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Israel pummels central Gaza, dozens more Palestinians killed
Israeli forces kill 195, wound 325 in Gaza in 24 hours, bringing total toll to 21,110 killed and 55,243 wounded
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Shipping firms take first steps towards Red Sea return
CMA CGM resumes Suez Canal voyages; Hapag-Lloyd mulls Red Sea return after US-led security initiatives
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Bilawal eyes premiership on mother’s anniversary
At Benazir’s martyrdom commemoration, PPP chief unveils10-point manifesto
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Russia, India closer to joint military equipment production – minister
The cooperation is seen as strategic and aligns with both countries' interests
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Faisal Saleh Hayat quits PPP, joins PML-N
Shehbaz welcomes former minister, says his inclusion will be beneficial for party
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Winter smog blankets South Asian capitals of Dhaka, New Delhi
Dhaka choked by hazardous smog, air quality index hits 325; similar conditions in New Delhi
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Procedures act ‘strengthened judiciary’, says SC
Detailed judgment stresses law does not infringe upon fundamental rights
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Objections raised over Imran's NA-122 Lahore nomination papers
PTI counsel seeks time till tomorrow to satisfy RO's queries
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Actor Lee of Oscar-winning 'Parasite' found dead amid drugs probe
Actor said was tricked into taking drugs by bar hostess trying to blackmail him: Yonhap news agency
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Ten dead in Australia thunderstorms, thousands without power
Authorities warn fast-rising rivers and streams could burst banks inundating campgrounds
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Over 40 hospitalised after gas leak at fertiliser unit in India's Tamil Nadu
Leak took place when manufacturing unit was preparing to receive an ammonia shipment through pipeline, says govt
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Baghdad condemns US strike on Iraqi military positions
One fighter from Kataib Hezbollah killed in strikes and 16 wounded, say two security sources on condition of anonymity
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Patients denied life-saving treatments
Lack of funds for Sehat Card Plus deprives critically ill, low-income patients of chance at recovery
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SC rules out immediate hearing of Toshakhana plea
Acting CJP says it’s not possible with only two judges
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Army conducts successful flight test of Fatah-II missile
Missile system's range is 400 kilometres, says ISPR
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Don’t treat Baloch protesters as ‘enemies’
IHC reprimands police for ‘harsh treatment’ of marchers
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ECP establishes monitoring, complaint centre to facilitate voters
People can register complaints via email, WhatsApp and special helpline number
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Qureshi released, re-arrested, manhandled
PTI vice chairman to be presented before judicial magistrate for remand today
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Objection raised against Bilawal's nomination papers for NA-127 Lahore
PPP chairman also submitted his nomination papers for NA-194 Larkana
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Israel army chief says war with Hamas will last 'many more months'
Armed groups across the region escalate attacks on US targets, Palestinian death almost at 21,000
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Façade of normalcy exacts ‘heavy price from’ IIOJK people
PDP president says Kashmiri youngsters are packed off to jails
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Parliamentary caucus on water resources approved
The 334th session of Senate was presided over by Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani
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Asif urges national dialogue
Asif says its time to sit together and take steps to heal wound
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Govt urges ECP to review order for removal of IG, DC
Establishment Secretary told bench that notification for removal of Cheema had been issued
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Baloch protesters’ crisis escalates
BYC announces shutdowns and rallies across Balochistan starting today
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Imran moves SC against Toshakhana verdict
PTI submits appeal against Toshakhana conviction after rectifying objections raised by SC Registrar’s Office
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Karachi-bound ship attacked in Red Sea
Houthis claim to have fired missiles at container vessel
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Old guards bid adieu, new blood comes in
Nomination of Nawaz, Zardari approved as scrutiny process continues
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Siraj urges people to drive 'real change' via vote
Calls on ECP to curb unrestrained spending of wealth by candidates
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PTI's morale boosted
Legal experts welcome court's intervention to rein in the 'witch hunt'
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Diplomat Riaz Khokhar passes away
Khokhar also served as Pakistan’s ambassador to India, US and China
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PSX slumps on heavy profit-taking
Benchmark KSE-100 index plunges 2,534.12 points, settles at 59,170.98
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Ethiopia defaults on debt payment
Ethiopia failed to make $33 million “coupon” payment on its only international government bond.
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Rupee makes spectacular recovery after free-fall, to remain volatile
Crackdown on dollar smuggling and hoarding dismantled black markets in border areas, reversing rupee’s fall
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PM urged to tackle gas scarcity
Shaikhani points out that current gas policy is incompatible with needs of industries in Pakistan
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China slams sanctions on Russia’s LNG project
Says no third party should restrict economic cooperation
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Sindh govt imports urea worth Rs4.5b
Cabinet decision aims to tackle fertiliser shortages, ease financial burden on farmers in Rabi crop season
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Trade balance improves $5.6b
Minister says work will continue to enable exporters to find new markets
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Experts observe kiwifruit breeding
Farmers in Pakistan planting numerous kiwifruit seeds sourced from China
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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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PIA privatisation enters final phase as bids are reviewed
Privatisation commission reviews, approves reference price, auction session at 4.30pm
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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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Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay Rs5.41b in damages over 2010 crash
District and sessions court rejects airline appeals, fines carrier for delaying compensation
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Gunmen kill five policemen in KP ambush
Attack in Karak district targets police vehicle in sensitive oil and gas region
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All set for auction of PIA's 75% shares today
Sealed bids to be opened publicly in the presence of media
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Pakistan, Libya clinch multi-billion dollar arms deal
The officials, all involved in defence matters, declined to be identified due to sensitivity surrounding the agreement
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Govt, allies push back at Opposition alliance charter
Coalition sets terms for talks, says dialogue possible only without preconditions
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SHC extends stay order in ex-judge degree case
New bench to take up case after winter break
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Lawyers question impact of new Constitutional Court
Flag backlog risks, trust deficit after FCC's creation
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Sindh objects to NFC terms shifting costs to provinces
Says provincial expenditures should be dealt with by provincial assemblies, NEC
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LHC puts brakes on DC-led property dispute law
Refers petitions against ordinance to full bench Says under new law even Jati Umra can be vacated
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Punjab LG polls to be held on party basis, LHC told
Punjab LG polls to be held on party basis, LHC told
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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




























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