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PM calls for expansion of bilateral trade with Turkiye
Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Pacaci calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad
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Govt aims to reduce pension, wage bill
PM tasks committee to propose measure in a week
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NA resolution seeks to overturn Bhutto verdict
PPP demands highest award for ZAB; SIC slams arrests of PTI activists
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US, UN express concern about India's religion-based citizenship law
Indian government moves to implement Citizenship Amendment Act, criticised for discriminating against Muslims
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Pakistan, China march toward shared progress: PM
Shehbaz says Chinese modernisation created growth centres and sectors competitive in global market
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Imran predicts 'Sri Lanka-like debacle'
Warns of horse-trading in the upcoming Senate elections
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In Afghanistan, women and children bearing worst of hunger crisis
Nearly 16m Afghan people in acute food insecurity, including 3.5m people at emergency levels, according to UN’s WFP
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China Development Bank's ex-vice president under probe
Authorities launch investigation against Li Jiping over severe violations of discipline
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LHC turns down SIC plea for stay on allocation of reserved seats
Court instructs federal, provincial govts to submit replies in next hearing
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PHC weighs in on legal battle over reserved seats
AGP says SIC cannot get allocation because it did not contest Feb polls
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Attempts by PTI to get GSP+ withdrawn an 'attack' on country: Info minister
Certain politicians trying to harm the country and its economy for the sake of their politics, says Tarar
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Elahi seeks details of criminal cases, inquiries from LHC
PML-Q leader says denial of details amounts to violation of the Constitution
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Japanese firm Space One's Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight
The 18-metre (59 ft) rocket exploded five seconds after lifting off, leaving behind a large cloud of smoke
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Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war
Putin's nuclear warning came alongside another offer for talks on Ukraine
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Biden, Trump clinch nominations, kicking off bruising presidential rematch
Biden needed 1,968 delegates to win the nomination, and he passed that number on Tuesday night
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ECP accepts plea for Gandapur’s disqualification
JUI’s Nizami moves application over concealment of 735 kanals of land by K-P CM in DI Khan
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Pakistan aims for large IMF loan
Finance czar says interest rates to come down
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Early completion of PIC modular OTs urged
Salman Rafique directs completion of modular operation theatres in the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC).
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Price discrepancies mar open markets
Consumers face inflated vegetable, fruit rates on first day of Ramazan
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Man held for killing wife in robbery drama
Couple was returning home from Arifwala after obtaining medicine
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Plan sought to elevate fish farming in Punjab
Initiative also aims to create employment opportunities
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Bail of accused in May 9 case extended
Dr Yasmeen Rashid granted extension till March 19
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CM, US envoy eye scholarship boost
Need for joint efforts to address climate change discussed
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Secure migration initiative takes flight
Islamabad Protectorate Office to become migration services office, offering overseas employment opportunities.
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Varsity receives scholarships worth Rs0.3 million
Haripur University receives scholarships of worth Rs0.3 million for 120 students
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Runners cover Margalla trail in marathon
Athletic enthusiasts & diplomats participate in the competitive run in the capital
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Winners of Gender Climate Award announced
Pakistan Gender Climate Award 2024 to shine a light on Pakistani women and recognise their leadership and contribution
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Pheni & khajla become citizens’ favourites
Stalls of pheni have opened up in different areas alongside sweet shops to cater to those fasting.
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Metrobus tracks to undergo revamp
From potholes to structural concerns, the restoration aims to ensure safe travel
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10-member Sindh cabinet sworn in
Many ministers get past portfolios; Chawla loses ministry of excise and taxation
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IG Sindh orders inquiry against CTD officer
SSP Fida Hussain accused of unlawfully arresting, detaining, and subjecting Abbasullah to torture
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Sindh boards drag feet on new grading system
Other provinces have already done spadework to gradually introduce the new system
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Demand for copies of Holy Quran surges
Digital, non-digital versions available offline and online in response to current trends
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Banks achieve 86% growth in profits
Boost total earnings to record high of Rs572b amid higher interest rate season
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Oil steady as OPEC retains demand forecasts
Recent data emanating from China has suggested weakening demand
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PM pushes for IT sector expansion
Targets billion-dollar exports, orders comprehensive roadmap to harness IT potential
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Punjab greenlights Rs100b Innovation City project
CM allocates Rs10b for initiative set to generate one million jobs
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Car sales drop 8% amid economic strain
Rising prices, consumer constraints drive decline
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PSX slumps on rate, IMF review uncertainty
KSE-100 index dives 953.60 points, settles at 64,801.70
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Railways’ revenue rises to Rs55b in 8 months
Earnings grow 49% despite financial crisis due to flood damage
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Pakistani firms showcase textile expertise
Eighteen companies exhibit latest products, innovative technologies at Shanghai expos
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Illegal cigarette sales surge in south Punjab
PTC says tax-evaded, smuggled cigarettes being sold openly
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Socio-economic imbalances persist
So far, 12 development plans have failed to remove structural bottlenecks
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$3.2b received in financial assistance in July-Jan period
Pakistan received $2.408b from multilateral creditors, 794.6m from bilateral creditors during seven month period
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Regulating the automation of emerging technologies
Both major and smaller powers aspire the acquisition of latest technology to stay relevant
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Let’s huddle to find a way out of prevailing crises
Difficult to be free from the intricacies of rules of the statecraft that demand nothing but adjustments at all levels
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Muscle-flexing on seas
Increasing volume of trade activity between the troikas is cementing an economic alliance of sorts
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BJP’s push to rig elections
Sectarian violence broke out soon after the law was passed in 2019
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Mental health and violence
Mental health remains a taboo topic in many parts of Pakistani society
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PIA pilots, cabin crew advised against fasting
Safety instructions urge to abstain from fasting during flights throughout the month of Ramadan
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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










































































































