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New finance minister appointed
Experienced banker brought in as IMF mission to review on March 14
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China ready to work with Pakistan: Wang
'We send our warm congratulations to Mr Zardari on assumption as president,' says Chinese foreign ministry spokesman
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ECP announces schedule for Senate polls
Electoral body sets April 2 for elections on 48 seats as 52 senators retire today
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Aurangzeb assumes role as finance minister amid economic challenges
Seasoned banker receives a warm welcome from finance secretary and other senior officials of the ministry
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PM directs uninterrupted gas, power supply in Ramazan
Shehbaz wants undersea energy potential unlocked
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Russia, Iran and China to hold naval drills
Joint exercises, called 'Maritime Security Belt - 2024', will involve warships and aviation
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Proliferating ‘news’ sites spew AI-generated fake stories
Propaganda-spewing websites relied on armies of writers, but AI tools now offer a faster way to fabricate content
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India to enact divisive citizenship law
Law grants Indian nationality to minorities who entered India from Pakistan but not if they are Muslims
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India’s Agni-5 can carry multiple nuke warheads
India has previously test-fired multiple Agni-5 missiles, developed by India's DRDO
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Aseefa's nomination as first lady sparks debate
Legal experts believe president has power to appoint any female member of his family as the first lady
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India's top court orders SBI bank to share political donors' names by Tuesday
Supreme Court on Feb 15 had scraped 7-year-old donation system to political parties, deeming it unconstitutional
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Meet Mohammad Shiraz, G-B’s famous five-year-old vlogger
Shiraz, a vlogger from Gilgit-Baltistan, has seen his popularity snowball, becoming a celebrity
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PTI calls for scrutiny of police officials' accounts
Amid ongoing crackdown, Omar Ayub demands immediate unblocking of social media platforms
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Bitcoin hits record above $71,000 as demand frenzy intensifies
Bitcoin rose by as much as 4.8% to a record $71,677 in European trading, bringing gains for the year so far to 70%
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Navy recovers bodies of 10 missing fishermen
At least 14 fishermen were reported missing last week after their boat overturned near Thatta
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Women of substance tell stories of perseverance
Demand reserved seats for women in assemblies be increased from 16% to 23%
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Bodies of four fishermen found
Their families stage protest at jetty over delay in search operation
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New-look cabinet with old faces
PM Shehbaz sets the tone for the 'perform or perish' approach
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Baba, Bhit locals engulfed in misery
Gas, water, and health resource shortages continue to plague families of the isolated communities
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Larkana police rescue girl from child marriage
Parents say were giving away 13-year-old in marriage due to poverty, SSP arranges Rs50,000 cash for the family
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Six killed, 20 injured in mini-truck, trailer collision
Former was carrying a wedding party from a village to a nearby town
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590 get degrees at Isra University
Another 159 students received degrees in fields of engineering, computer science, IT, management sciences and others
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Thousands march for Palestinian cause
Rallies held in Karachi, Hyderabad, other cities of Sindh to denounce genocide in Gaza
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President Asif Zardari presented guard of honour
Top civilian and military leadership present during ceremony
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Holy month of Ramazan begins as moon sighted in Pakistan
First fast will be observed throughout the country on Tuesday, March 12
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Women lawyers move SHC against Aurat March
High court issues notices to provincial government, PEMRA, others; seeks response by March 19
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SC castigates FIA for harassing journalists
Notes that neither any judge nor court registrar moved any complaint against any social media campaign
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Iran, China presidents ‘ready to work’ with Zardari
Chinese leader expressed readiness to push for greater development of China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership
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SCBA condemns arrests of PTI lawyers
Apex body of lawyers decides to convene an emergency meeting
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Vawda predicts more arrests for PTI leaders
Former PTI leader says party digging itself into a hole from which 'even a crane could not rescue it'
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PML-N bags 9 more NA reserved women seats
Slots from Punjab allotted to party after ECP denied them to SIC-PTI
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PML-N, PPP both deny Naqvi is ‘their man’
New federal cabinet members expected to be sworn in today
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Justice Munib Akhtar joins key three-judge panel
Jurist's inclusion in committee important as PTI plans to approach SC for relief in poll case
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CPNE condemns curbs on press freedom
Urges newly elected govts to resolve issues confronting print media
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Gandapur urges judicial probe into cypher
Calls upon CJP to form judicial commission for cypher case investigation
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Shehbaz’s ‘lean cabinet’ to be unveiled today
New federal govt aims to commence work on tasks outlined in first 100-day agenda
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Pricey and precarious : Safari Park excursion unfeasible for families
Overpriced entry tickets, substandard safety mechanisms have raised scepticism among locals seeking recreation
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Regular survey of manholes urged
Minister orders vigorous measures to clear roads of enchantments
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Over 14,000 secondary school teachers await regularisation
Successive governments have failed to address issue for 10 years
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Vegetable, fruit prices skyrocket
Rates per kilogramme rise by 20 to 100 per cent
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Man suspected of murdering grandfather held at airport
Accused handed over to Gujranwala police
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Hampers’ delivery by Ramazan 10
They contain essential commodities for all deserving people in Punjab
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Official found handing out hampers from office
UC secretary suspended, notices issued to 7 others
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Beggars flood Rawalpindi markets
Citizens have expressed their dismay, highlighting that the rampant beggary tarnishes the image of a society
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Shoppers throw traffic out of gear
Commuters suffer owing to power outages, dysfunctional traffic signals
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Cheap Ramazan bazaars project shelved
Pindi embraces unbridled food inflation before the holy month
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Tail-carrier-ism
Native people danced attendance on their 'gora' rulers to assume faux social status among their communities.
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Educational disparities
Economic constraints, inadequate infrastructure and limited resources exacerbate the cycles of poverty and exclusion
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Ramazan relief
Logistical hurdles, distribution bottlenecks and bureaucratic inefficiencies pose significant obstacles
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Dim prospects of Pakistan-India rapprochement
Modi following a clear new strategy to sidestep Pakistan over the issue of Kashmir
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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





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