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Rupee hits new 5-month high at 278.74/$
The currency received a boost from a $17 million increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves (held by the SBP)
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Pakistan partners with Gates’ Foundation to overhaul FBR
Karandaaz Pakistan to use funds to hire firm to assess best way to digitalise tax system
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Industrialists laud appointment of banker as finance minister
Urge autonomy for technocrats to drive policy reform and stability
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Stocks lose ground in range-bound trading
KSE-100 index slips 247.80 points, settles at 64,816.47
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CDWP greenlights Rs7.87 billion development projects
Projects in energy, physical planning sectors aimed at enhancing infrastructure nationwide
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DGTO revokes solar association licence
Accuses association of committing irregularities, violation of rules
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Govt implements Ramazan export ban to stabilise prices
Temporary measure taken by cabinet ensures domestic supply of bananas and onions
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Weekly inflation hits 9-week high
High demand for food items in Ramazan fuels increase in prices
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IMF assured of power tariff hike
Islamabad pledges tariff adjustments, privatisation of DISCOs to tackle woes
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Food minister inaugurates ‘Ramazan Dastarkhwan’
Zahir Toru says strict action being taken against profiteers
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K-P cash distribution begins next week
Finance department releases funds for Ramazan package
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Renovation plan for major K-P cities
Govt initiates urban revitalisation backed by ADB
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Retired DSP killed in Sibi ambush
Unidentified assailants opened fire on Khalid Marri’s vehicle, police
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Body found stuffed in bag identified in Karachi
Deceased hailed from Larkana, had two wives and worked at a hairdresser's shop
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Irregularities rock Karachi’s law university
Numerous financial, administrative issues have come to the fore during a recent investigation at SZABUL
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HSD price reduced by Rs1.77 per litre, petrol left unchanged
Diesel would now be available at Rs285.56 per litre, says statement
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Capital bandits on the prowl
Robbers and thieves took away cash, mobile phones, motorcycles, cars and other valuables in Islamabad
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Uplift schemes come to a grinding halt in Rawalpindi
Contractors abandon projects citing payment delays
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Army vows firm support to govt in security challenges
Civil, military leadership pledges to work together for a ‘prosperous’ Pakistan
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Dar eyes enhanced cooperation with UAE
FM says he was delighted to receive a congratulatory telephone call from his UAE counterpart
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Pakistan to host ODI tri-series after 20 years
The series was greenlit on the sidelines of an ICC meeting in Dubai
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FO denies IAEA team visiting Pakistan
Spokesperson says such reports are fake news
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Tarar brands PTI ‘anti-national’
Minister says party miscreants bent upon sabotaging deal with IMF
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Washington-Islamabad ties under torrid test
Blome backs democracy, reforms through IMF
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Experts weigh in on PTI’s decision-making after reserved seats verdict
Analysts warn persisting with hasty decisions could exacerbate party's existing problems
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Sharjeel addresses critical issues of drug control, tax collection
Sindh E&T authorities to practice 'zero tolerance policy' against all drugs
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Air ambulance service to be launched soon in Punjab: CM Maryam
CM Punjab announces plans to initiate Rescue 1122 service on motorways
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Hamas issues ceasefire proposal detailing exchange of captives, prisoners
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says new Gaza truce proposal based on 'unrealistic demands'
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PM for Danish boarding school in Islamabad
Directs Ministry of Education to embark on a fast track project for the purpose
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Real estate amnesty scheme faces audit
ICAP-certified firms to validate certificates submitted by builders and developers
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All eyes on race for Punjab, K-P governor slots
PPP still holding its cards but Kaira and Kundi frontrunners for these posts
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President calls for healing divisions in society
Zardari hails Shehbaz-Gandapur interaction
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President thanks Chinese counterpart
“Our solid friendship serves as an anchor for regional peace, stability and development”, President Zardari
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Balochistan reports first polio case in 3 years
Victim, a two-and-a-half-year-old child, hails from Dera Bugti
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PM&DC’s new accreditation standards
Guidelines for MBBS Curriculum, Competencies of a Medical Graduate and Medical House Job Competencies devised
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PM reviews five-year roadmap for economic progress
Five year roadmap focused on decrease in inflation, poverty alleviation, and provision of employment
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Backlash forces withdrawal of IRSA appointment
Govt backtracks on IRSA appointment
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Collaboration urged to tackle climate crisis
Underlined the need that we all have to work together as a team to meet the challenges on climate change
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K-P revenue service to go digital
Elaborated on the organizational structure of the Board, the background and its functions
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K-P to launch billion tree-plus project
CM Gandapur orders CCTV cameras at forest check posts to curb timber smuggling
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Crackdown against overpricing in Quetta
Teams of ACs & special magistrates conducted raids to standardize food prices
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Farmers ask Sindh to begin wheat buying
Say procurement centres are still not functional though harvest has begun
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SBP expected to maintain rates at record 22%
Analysts eye rate cuts in Q2 2024 as CPI rises 23.1% YoY
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Seafood exports to China surge by 13%
Rising demand, strategic partnerships drive growth in trade, says official
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In sharp U-turn, stocks turn bullish
KSE-100 index surges 1,015.82 points, settles at 65,064.27
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US waiver for Iran gas pipeline project sought
Energy minister outlines dual strategy, promises sector reforms to tackle losses
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Rupee stabilises at five-month high amid IMF talks
Pakistan poised to receive the next IMF loan tranche of $1.1 billion soon
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Gas utility increases LPG imports to stabilise prices
Consumers forced to pay sharply higher prices as black market thrives
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Forex reserves rise 0.22% to $7.91b
The central bank’s foreign currency reserves reached $7,912.9 million in the week
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France eyes return to Pakistan’s LNG market
After legal disputes, French firms seek collaboration to address looming gas shortage
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli












































































































