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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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Govt to recover Rs232b for LNG
Gives fertiliser plants LNG worth Rs15b to be recovered from consumers
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Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, a historical symbol of bravery
Shaheed Bhutto was certain about her death, yet she resumed her election campaign
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Launch of health cards in Sindh on the anvil
Cost-effective healthcare, free treatment for those living below poverty line
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Report on Karoonjhar excavation sought
Justice Mohammad Shafi Siddiqui had ruled that Karoonjhar Hills was not available for excavation of any nature
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Railway beggars rile travelers
Uncontrolled operation of groups of cadgers on train stations has irked regular passengers, families
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Drive against smoke-emitting vehicles launched
Vehicles found emitting smoke exceeding prescribed limits were impounded
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Scrutiny of 800 nominations finalised
Scrutiny of nomination forms will continue until December 30.
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Over 80 shops gutted in mobile market blaze
No loss of life reported; narrow lanes, panicked shopkeepers hinder firefighting operation
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Hospital employee caught ‘stealing’ blood
Security guard apprehends suspect carrying 12 bags out of health facility
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‘Uplift schemes to be finished by New Year’
DC says administration is actively relocating tanneries in Sialkot Tannery Zone under environmental dept
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Expert calls for effective irrigation plan
Prof says most of agricultural land of Punjab was utilised for wheat and rice cultivation
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Smog’s chokehold to continue
Lack of effective policies for reducing pollution will reduce the air quality next year
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Five wounded in pile-up amidst dense fog
At least 13 people were killed, 1,195 were injured in 1,100 RTCs across 37 districts of Punjab
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Nearly 1,500 arrested for beggary this year
CCPO confirms 1,331 anti-begary cases registered in the City Division
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Slain men identified as TTP operatives
Ghazanfar was allegedly involved in killing of fifty people, including an attack on intelligence agency’s office
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Crackdown against helmetless bikers on the cards
As many as 300,000 people obtained learner licenses in 2022, compared to 2,750,000 in 2023
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Bibi Pakdaman shrine to reopen this week
Official statement quotes about 97% of work has been completed
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Environmental experts invited from China
CM appeals people to wear masks as a protective measure against diseases
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16 years on, mystery remains unraveled
Govt fails to crack the assassination of former premier at Liaquat Bagh
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Prominent trader slain in capital market
Special team has been formed to conduct the investigation
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Pipeline explosion uncovers oil theft
Initial probe unveils detailed plan by tenants of illegally constructed house
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CDA to monitor govt vehicles
In first phase, system will be applied to commercial vehicles
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Christians revel in Xmas festivities in Pindi
Special ceremonies, prayers held across Rawalpindi
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173 candidates file nominations in Hazara
Total of 163 male, 10 female candidates files paper for seven national assembly constituencies
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Importance of girls’ education stressed
KP governor urges female students not to let education go to waste
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Quaid’s birthday celebrated with zeal
Several commemorative events organised across all cities
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Councilor, driver killed as jeep falls into ravine
Police say driver lost control of vehicle while negotiating a curve near Balakot
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Ex-UC chairman candidate shot dead
Police register case while suspects remain at large
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ECP to install CCTV at highly sensitive polling stations
Polls supervisor will set up 92,500 polling stations across the country for voting on Feb 8
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PTI still seeks fair conduct despite ECP orders
Party leader Zartaj asserts LEAs abducted her lawyer from NA-185 Dera Ghazi Khan
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ATC grants bail to Pashteen
PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen granted bail by Islamabad ATC, accused of making speeches against government institutions
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UN alarmed by ongoing Israeli Christmas strikes that kill scores in central Gaza
Israeli air strikes continue in central Gaza, killing over 100 since Christmas Eve, as UN expresses grave concern
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Four children and their mother murdered on Christmas Day in France
French police arrest a man suspected of killing his wife and four children in a knife attack near Paris
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At least two passengers dead as Parachinar-bound bus comes under attack in Hangu
Four people were also wounded in the incident, and their condition is said to be critical
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Quetta to get 25 new green buses
Provincial govt plans to run a total of 100 green buses across the city
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Iran undoes slowdown in enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade –IAEA
Iran resumes enriching uranium to 60%, nearing weapons grade, raising concerns about its nuclear intentions
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No embassy staff hurt in blast near Israeli mission in New Delhi
Nothing had been found in the search operation three hours after the blast, says official
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Explosions reported in Red Sea shipping lane off Yemen coast
Two unmanned aircraft spotted, followed by explosions near a vessel, UK Maritime Trade Operations reports
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Indian navy to deploy guided missile destroyer ships after strike off its coast
After suspected drone attack on Israel linked ship India deploys INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata as deterrent
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Qureshi detained for 15 days
Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner, in his directives, says release of PTI leader ‘may pose threat to peace and security’
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Sindh announces public holiday on Dec 27
All offices, autonomous or semi-autonomous, working under the provincial govt will remain closed as per notification
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Pakistan deported Afghans waiting for US resettlement
Mass deportation and long waits adds to precarious situation of Afghans waiting for US resettlement
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Ministry lists difficulties in tracing leaked audios
Tells IHC only FIA has access and power to seek information from social media platforms
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RO accepts Nawaz's nomination papers for NA-130 Lahore
Nawaz to face PTI's Dr Yasmin Rashid in NA-130 Lahore
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China warns rocket remnants to hit South China Sea
China launched a Long March 5 rocket on Dec 15 from Hainan's Wenchang launch site
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Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
At least 30 flights on international routes, experienced delays
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128 K-S nominations filed
Total of 128 candidates filed nomination papers for NA, SA
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Journalists urged to use RTI for investigative reporting
RTI activist, highlights importance of journalists as 4th pillar of democracy
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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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