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Luke Ronchi appointed head coach of Islamabad United
“Luke Ronchi is Islamabad United through and through, a true sheru” says Naqvi
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Zohran Mamdani crashes The Tonight Show to join Jimmy Fallon’s “It’s so cold” running joke
The mayor appeared unexpectedly, joining Fallon’s cold-weather joke
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Asif rules out military operation in Tirah; terms displacement ‘routine’ seasonal migration
Criticises K-P govt for making situation controversial;
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Punjab bans private schools from forcing parents to buy supplies from selected shops
Education dept calls practice illegal, warns of strict action on violations
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Gold prices fall while silver hits new highs in local markets
Price per 10 grams declines by Rs1,286
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Punjab Police seek Rs238m for bulletproof vehicles for ATC judges
Proposal for 11 luxury vehicles sent to CM Maryam Nawaz amid security threats
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Federal Constitutional Court upholds super tax, dismisses all petitions
FCC confirms parliament's authority to levy taxes through legislation
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'Guest House' actor Khalid Hafeez Khan passes away
The veteran actor was best known for his role as Mr. Shamim in the PTV drama 'Guest House'
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What is Pakistan getting into with Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’?
Ministers frame it as diplomacy, while critics warn the plan centralises control and sidelines Palestinian agency
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Gul Plaza sealed as Sindh cabinet approves Rs10m compensation for each victim
Cabinet okays alternative commercial spaces within two months, plus Rs500,000 immediate support for bills, home costs
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One dead, several injured as heavy snow, rain disrupt Balochistan
Rain causes 24 feeders of QESCO to trip; ice disrupts traffic on key routes including N-50
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'Aik Aur Pakeezah' reveals how quickly privacy collapses in Pakistan’s digital age
The drama follows leads Pakeezah and Faraz as they become victims of cybercrime after a private video is leaked
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Azerbaijan arrests three over planned attack on foreign embassy in Baku
Suspects had been arrested on charges of 'preparation for terrorism' on basis of religious hostility, say authorities
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Karachi walls call for federal, military control as tensions rise after Gul Plaza fire
MQM-P steps up criticism of Sindh govt as security is withdrawn from party leaders
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PMD forecasts temperature rise in Karachi from Wednesday
Weather in other districts of the province is expected to remain cold to very cold
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Law must prevail over force, Pakistan tells UNSC
Envoy says selective application of legal norms deepening global instability, weakening multilateral system
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HEC launches 'Maktab' system to track student records digitally
Framework will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, plans to extend to all public universities
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Punjab prohibits kites with religious, political imagery ahead of Basant
Move comes amid reports that kites bearing number 804 being prepared for the festival
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Security withdrawn from MQM-P leaders as political tensions rise in Karachi
Party links move to criticism of PPP govt after Gul Plaza fire; emergency presser called
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China and India cut power emissions as renewables expand
Clean energy expansion offsets rising demand and higher US coal use
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India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says
Modi hails agreement after years of talks as both sides seek alternatives to US-led trade ties
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Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans
ONE Data report finds debt payments now exceed fresh financing for many low-income countries
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France moves to ban social media for users under 15
Attal says ban on new accounts could begin this fall, existing underage accounts facing deactivation by year's end
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TTAP, JUI-F announce separate Feb 8 protests
Nationwide strike to mark the 'rigged' elections of 2024
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PCB keeps options open on T20 World Cup participation
Naqvi says final decision delayed by a week
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K-P sounds alarm on 'withheld' NFC funds
In letter to PM, CM Afridi flags Rs54.4b, says merged districts hit hardest
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‘One law for all’: Lawmakers move to end dual citizenship for top bureaucrats
Parliamentary panel backs ban, questions why officials enjoy privileges denied to elected
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Timely promotion is a right, says SC
Court holds that administrative inefficiency, poor governance, or inaction cannot be used to deny lawful rights
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PMD forecasts more rain, snowfall
Thunderstorm expected in K-P, Kashmir, G-B, Islamabad
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Bill proposes voluntary student drug screening
Positive drug test result alone cannot be used as grounds to deny admission
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President approves domestic violence bill
Zardari also signs six other parliamentary laws
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Minister rolls out SHUKRA for passport services
A state-of-the-art monitoring system designed to track passport applications, printing
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PM orders tapping gemstone reserves
Shehbaz urges full policy implementation with help of global experts
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Panel recommends annual hajj quota for MNAs
Suggests sending delegation to offer salutations to Holy Prophet (PBUH
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Heirs automatically inherit tenancy: SC
However, payments made in name of deceased do not fulfill legal obligations
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Pakistan, Myanmar agree to deepen ties
Dar, Than Swe sign MoU on political consultations
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PSX edges lower amid policy rate concern
KSE-100 index sheds 579 points as investor caution erases early gains
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KE exits Al Jomaih Power lawsuit
SECP directive and ongoing court stay continue to bar changes to board composition
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Gold surges past Rs532,000 on global rally
Silver rockets 15% in one day, outshines yellow metal in international market
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IMF growth target in doubt as exports, investment, agriculture lag
Business leaders question IMF's 3.2% growth projection despite easing inflation
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'Seasonal factors caused circular debt hike'
Circular debt declined significantly during fiscal year 2024-25 to Rs1,614 billion
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Govt shelves proposal to revoke APL agreement
Decides to opt for alternative use of strategic petroleum pipelines
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Railways sets up one-window facility for investors
Aims to streamline freight, logistics and speed up commercial decisions
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Business community slams SBP for Holding Policy Rate at 10.5%
Industry in uproar, says SBP is overly cautious when businesses need single digits for revival, survival
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Rate held at 10.5% despite macro gains
SBP defies rate-cut expectations, cites inflation risks, external vulnerabilities
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US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack
Iran's foreign ministry warned of a comprehensive and regret-inducing response to any aggression
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EU, India conclude major trade deal
60 billion euros ($69 billion) in trade in services
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FM Dar confirms release of ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad after Israeli forces intercept flotilla
Mushtaq says he was 'kidnapped' from international waters, calling it a violation of international law
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Punjab announces new kite flying rules for Basant 2027, sets strict safety rules
December 30 deadline set for implementation, violations to be treated as punishable offences
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3 injured in terrorist drone attack on cricket ground in K-P's Bajaur
Attack was carried out using a quadcopter while a cricket match was in progress in Mamund tehsil
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III International Lazgi Dance Festival concludes in Uzbekistan
Writers and artists from 80 countries worldwide attended the international cultural event
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PMD issues alert for hailstorms, heavy rain across country from May 2
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas
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Punjab government’s austerity drive falls under scrutiny
Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts
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PM Shehbaz orders operationalisation of virtual asset regulatory system
Stresses regulatory system to boost investor confidence in digital economy sector in meeting with PVARA chairman
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Four in 10 children in high-risk areas found with lead in blood: study
Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour
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PM constitutes high-level committee over One Constitution Avenue dispute, stays official action
PM issues directives after authorities move to vacate Avenue post-IHC ruling
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2 new polio cases confirmed in K-P as total reaches three in 2026
Fresh cases reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being
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Energy minister announces end of load management across the country
Leghari says additional gas supplies, which were purchased on spot rates, have arrived in the country
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz call for protection of workers’ dignity on Labour Day
Leadership reaffirms commitment to fair wages and social protection
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South Asia likely to see weaker monsoon and higher temperatures in 2026: PMD
There is strong consensus among experts that El Niño conditions are likely to develop during the 2026 monsoon season
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PML-N youth wing member killed in Karachi cafe firing, FIR registered
Police obtain CCTV footage, begin further investigation
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Pakistan, China sign MoUs on machinery, vaccines, medical technology
Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions
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Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak
Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen
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War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b
Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%
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SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar
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Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14
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FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike
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FinMin, businessmen discuss reforms
See progress on setting up independent tax policy office
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Investment in AI, robotics sought
Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain
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KSE-100 earnings rise 8.8% to Rs1.24tr in 9MFY26
Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline
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Oil shock fuels EV surge, fertiliser sector stable
Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security
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PSX sinks 2,830 points on oil, geopolitics
Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling
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Airport security deal reports dismissed as exaggerated
Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources
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Middle East conflict may inflict up to $68b loss on national economy, NA told
Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b
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PSX sheds 2,829 points on broad-based selling
Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994
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Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as of 1016 GMT
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China's role key to Central Asia linkages
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors
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UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
Remanded in custody until his next appearance at London's Old Bailey court on May 15
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Iran submits latest deal proposal to Pakistan; White House declines comment
Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rebukes US' war of aggression, challenges war justifications
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Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support.
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UN chief Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people
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Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest
Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets
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Lebanon hunger crisis deepens
Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza
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Guterres rebukes US over dues
US demanded that cost-cutting include overhauling the UN pension system
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Afghan linked to2021 Kabul airport attack convicted
Prosecutors said Sharifullah helped the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate
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Wang tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
Wang and Rubio last met in-person in Munich in February
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Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz
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Why Pakistan has emerged as the pivotal mediator in the Iran conflict
Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'
Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy
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Iran warns US of ‘prolonged, painful blows’ amid reports of potential strike plans
'We have seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will also see your vessels,' says IRGC Aerospace Force chief
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Trump criticises Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
Germany says it is prepared for possible US troop cuts, stresses importance of transatlantic ties
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy
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Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress
Iran's absence is already threatening to overshadow the meeting
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Arsenal, Atletico settled with a draw
They settled with a 1-1 draw in the Champions League semifinal first leg
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Inter on brink of Serie A title
They are holding a 10-point lead over Napoli
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Ipswich left sweating on EPL promotion
Their promotion will go down to the final day of the regular season
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NZ name T20 World Cup squad
Devine, Bates and Tahuhu were named in the squad
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Unbeaten records on the line for Inoue-Nakatani superfight
Inoue will defend his titles for a seventh time
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Villa, Forest revive European glory days
They are one step from a first continental final in decades
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Enrique predicts more thrills
PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal
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Baptiste ends Sabalenka's title defence
She defeated the defending champion 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in the quarter final











































































































