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Bearish run continues amid pre-budget jitters
KSE-100 index falls 159.38 points, settles at 72,601.82
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World Bank agrees on new partnership strategy
It will help Pakistan press ahead with reforms, meet development goals
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Study advocates battery integration for renewable energy
Says ignoring demand trend doubles installed generation capacity, exceeds utilisation
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International investors meet finance minister
Aurangzeb assured them that the government is committed to fostering an enabling business environment in Pakistan
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IMF to vet budget before cabinet
Decision to delay budget beyond May 10 deadline violates act of parliament
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When stars die: white dwarfs
Nature does not produce a white dwarf greater than 1.44 times the mass of the Sun
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Populism, PTI, Pakistan and 9th May
Imran Khan’s popularity does affect remaking of Pakistan’s modern identity and image
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A trip to the US Embassy Islamabad
The US boasts itself to be a country that is Land of the Free and Home of the Brave
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The May 9 saga
No one endorses violence, and no one can endorse repeated assaults on the political system
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Again salaried class?
This elite capture of the economy is untenable
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May 9: one year on
PTI’s comical attempts to deflect responsibility have done the party no favours
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Good news from Ipoh
The Green Shirts remain undefeated after playing four games in the six-team, single-league tournament
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PDMA issues rainfall, heatwave alert
Cautions communities living near glaciers
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Literacy rate rises in tribal districts: report
Literacy rate rises in tribal districts: report
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LHC CJ 'ruffles executive's feathers' amid mounting tensions
Executive authorities appear uneasy with CJ's decisions, including nomination of judges
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Police action against transgender dance at fair riles spectators
Reinforcement sent to rescue two officials taken hostage
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Two children injured in firing
Police sources say men involved in altercation fired pistol at passer-by resulting in bullets hitting children.
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Facilitate students at exam centres: BSEK chairman
Says students should be given extra time if paper delayed for any reason
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GDA voices concerns over wheat price crash
Warns of protests if govt fails to buy wheat from farmers
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CM says govt to continue wheat procurement
Says leftover stock capped the storage capacity at govt warehouses
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109 companies to meet over 9,000 candidates
Sindh HEC chair calls for educational reforms in view of declining CSS standards
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Trade promotion with Central Asian states reviewed
CM highlights investment opportunities in Punjab
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Many schools to be outsourced
Govt seeks alternatives to teachers recruitment
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Illegal sale of owls foiled in Gujranwala
Five young animals seized from suspect
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UK tells tech firms to 'tame algorithms' to protect children
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok asked to downgrade harmful material to protect children
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Ring Road project makes headway amid cost escalation
Officials claim 29% of work on key uplift scheme completed
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Educators unhappy with new teaching strategy
Say digital method advocated by FDE neglects principles of education
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Suspended cop ‘abducts’ cabby ‘for ransom’
Victim’s plea sparks probe despite initial reluctance from police
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Indonesia empowers Pakistani women
OIP aims to equip female students with invaluable insights and skills
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Crackdown on vehicles with large gas cylinders begins
Official says they can be hazardous in summer as risk of explosion rises
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Pakistan roar into Azlan Shah Cup final
Green shirts will lock horns with Japan on May 11 in Ipoh, Malaysia
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Power tariff up by Rs2.83 in FCA for May
Move will burden consumers with additional Rs26b
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Opposition demands judicial probe into May 9
TTA leaders urge state institutions to work within their limits
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Empowering Pakistan: Al Syed Group and MG AGRI FOODS (Mahmood Group) join hands for $15M exports
Their aim is to increase Pakistan's exports worldwide by bringing Pakistani goods to over 50 countries
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Situationer: Does Xi's France visit signal a European shift?
This week, China’s President Xi Jinping embarked on his first state visit to Europe in five years
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May 9 to be remembered as ‘dark day’: Zardari
Tarar says special cabinet meeting summoned to condemn events; Bilawal supports judicial probe
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Iqbal engages in strategic talks with Chinese vice FM
Discussions aim at further strengthening ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ between two nations
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Investiture ceremonies of Lahore and Peshawar Corps held
Soldiers and officers were awarded different medals during the ceremonies, ISPR
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E-marking assessment plan misses the light of day
Lack of machinery, trained staff has halted progress of digital grading plan ahead of the matric, inter examinations
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Pakistani conglomerate Engro looks to go global, its main investor says
Expansion plans include looking at telecoms infrastructure in Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia
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Mawra Hocane is a doting aunt to Aara, says ‘she has brought so much happiness into our lives’
Actor talks becoming an aunt, exploring comedy and new directions in life
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Six terrorists killed in two K-P IBOs
ISPR says weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from killed terrorists
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Journalist allegedly manhandled by Marwat’s associates for asking ‘tough’ question
PTI leader’s frustration seemingly stemmed from being denied a meeting with Imran Khan for second time this week
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Karachi braces for sweltering weather as temperatures soar
PMD predicts air humidity levels to remain elevated in the coming days in metropolis
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UN accord aimed at battling the 'biopirates'
The accord to bring more transparency to the patenting of the traditional knowledge surrounding genetic resources
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Imran refuses to eat humble pie
Responds to military's hard-hitting press conference, asserts apology should rather come his way
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PM declares education ‘emergency’
Shehbaz pledges to work towards enrolling 26m out-of-school children
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India PM Modi's party deletes X post accused of targeting Muslims
BJP deleted a cartoon video posted on platform X that was criticised for targeting minority Muslims
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Taliban refute Pakistan’s claim of Afghan involvement in Besham attack
Spokesperson says killing of Chinese citizens under tight security cover shows weakness of Pakistani security agencies
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Three policemen killed in bomb attack in northeastern Afghanistan
The bomb exploded while the convoy of police forces was on its way to destroy poppy cultivation
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay











































































































