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Delays, denials in relaying of required information have dampened the veracity of the legislation

Majority of RTCs, 72%, involved motorbikes

Around 20 new waste containers installed, roads swept by machines

Rescuers retrieve bodies from the rubble after three hours

Options include sale, merger or new operational model

SBP data shows MNCs’ profit repatriation hits 17-month high at $163.7m in Sept 2023

Gradually rising dollar demand dents rupee value

Cabinet approves telecom infrastructure sharing framework that will reduce costs

Incomplete trade data strains revenue, foreign exchange

Term ECC decision unacceptable that will push down production, exports

Wife, son, daughter of Al Jazeera reporter, Wael al-Dahdouh killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza

Specialises in handmade scarves, carpets from Pakistan, India and Iran

Points out water shortages, labour issues, need for new industrial zone plague city

Govt may resort to withdrawal of 35% pay raise or 25% cut in salaries of govt employees

Cheaper indigenous gas diverted to captive plants while subsidies balloon

Year 2023, poised to become hottest on record, has witnessed a relentless onslaught of extreme weather events

Apart from the Ukraine war and the 2022 floods, SBP, in its annual report, is mostly blaming anti-inflation measures

Excuses behind which the ECP and other relevant state organs are hiding point towards an indefinite delay

Hamas rained missiles inside Israel on October 7, took more than 200 Israelis hostage

Examination spans psychological, institutional and organisational factors

Punjab Department of Health issued a health advisory for a possible Nipah virus infection in Pakistan

During the 90s, dish antennas were in fashion in Pakistan

US officials convinced Israel to delay invasion until air-defence systems can be deployed: Wall Street Journal

Issues perpetual arrest warrants for 10 PTI leaders

Senior lawyer takes up cases of PTI leaders’ ‘enforced disappearances’

'There is some progress and some breakthrough and we remain hopeful,' says Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed

Turkish President Erdogan defends Hamas as a liberation group, criticises Western support for Israel in Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza use bracelets and numbers to identify loved ones amid mass burials due to Israeli airstrikes

'Those who do not follow the law, will not be allowed to work,' says Iran's Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister

Cyclone damages 30,000 houses, disrupts power, mobile network in southeastern Cox’s Bazar, say officials

LHC dissatisfied over CCPO’s report in Khadija Shah case, next hearing slated for Oct 27

World Bank chief says geopolitical tensions heightened by Middle East conflict pose biggest threat to world economy

In his plea, PTI chief tells IHC process carried out ‘in haste’

Member Justice Sattar recuses himself over difference of opinion

Car packed with explosives attacked the Qaum Akakhel Sarozey checkpoint, say police

As a result of the damage, NATO has stepped up patrols in the Baltic Sea

Gaza’s death toll soars to 6,546 amid Israeli airstrikes, 2,704 children among victims, Health Ministry says

Several top U.S. officials met their Chinese counterparts in Beijing this summer

China's foreign policy emphasises its commitment to fostering peaceful development, collaboration with its neighbours

Senate committee’s sub-panel wants report on them handed over to FIA

Out of 894 sanctioned positions, 207 remain vacant, according to details shared by top court

Court removes objections of registrar's office in cypher case

Party leaders express concerns that PML-N leader is receiving special treatment

Staff-level agreement will pave way for approval of second loan tranche of $710m by the IMF board in Dec

Mukhtar was found dead in the washroom of a Karachi University hostel

Arms and ammunition including hand grenades recovered

Country’s temperature is projected to reach 50 degrees Celsius by 2027, say experts

HDA DG cancels posting orders; action against women likely

Objective is to agree on timeline for project completion following disbursement of funds

Various officers and personnel of Sindh police were found directly involved in smuggling

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Jaishankar and Ayaz Sadiq hold brief conversation; Analysts caution against reading too much into episode

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Commission to discuss interview process, FCC judges on Jan 12

FM's tour comes at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart

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Highligths issue via adjournment motion in Punjab PA

Experts say so-called hybrid system will further consolidate grip on power in new year

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Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision

Four modern facilities to be set up as existing ports will reach full capacity by 2040

Ufone-Telenor merged company to optimise spectrum, expand network capabilities

KSE-100 index loses 418 points, driven down by profit-taking

Punjab bears bulk of flood losses as high costs squeeze farmers

Allows 35% dollar retention for exporters; long-term buy-back contracts planned

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De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run

Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing

Mini budget looms as six-month revenue collection rises at slower pace of 10%

KSE-100 index loses 418.47 points, settles at 174,054.32

Finance minister signals shift to outcome-based social spending; Panda Bond launch planned ahead of Chinese New Year

Market turns competitive; affordable options remain missing

Eager to enter into JVs with Russian, Turkish firms for oil, gas exploration overseas

Chamber flags trade deficit, energy costs and weak investment despite easing inflation

Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo lead global celebrations as the world says goodbye to a record-hot year

Former prime minister and first woman leader dies at 80

Says several NGOs in Gaza face suspension for failing to disclose staff information

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Students join Iran shopkeepers' protests

DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting

10 nations warn of appalling conditions during winter

Trump says U.S. destroyed Venezuela drug boat dock in what may be first land strike in trafficking campaign

Police fought militants in an eight-hour Yalova siege, days after IS suspects were held over holiday attack plots

Israel faces global pressure to stop settler attacks in West Bank, key to future Palestinian state plans

US president and Netanyahu discuss Iran and Hezbollah concerns alongside Gaza negotiations

Tensions rise after clashes between UAE-backed STC and Saudi-backed government troops

Two-time prime minister’s death comes as her BNP prepares for elections under an interim government

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Magnus Carlsen claimed his ninth World Blitz title in Doha, adding it to the Rapid Crown he won earlier this week

The 54-year-old was admitted to hospital on Boxing Day with meningitis

They have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage

Gunners move five points clear at the top of the table

The Italian faced heavy criticism during the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Bournemouth

He defeated world number one the Belarusian 6-3 6-3

They draw with Angola in their last group game

Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give them 3-2 victory

Ayoub El Kaabi scored brace in 3-0 victory over Zambia

His debut Ashes innings came on the Boxing Day

They will play three T20Is and three ODIs in Sri Lanka

The Tareen Group is allowed to bid for two new HBL PSL franchises

The existing franchises do not have any such clause in their agreements

The pacer will begin rehab after a knee injury scare in Lahore

He believes a lot of progress had been made under the current regime