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Kaspersky reveals 30% rise in ransomware attacks
Spike is mirrored by 70% rise in number of victims targeted globally from 2022-2023
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IT experts stress on empowering women
Highlight female workforce participation in driving productivity, exports
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Ejaz urges 9-cent energy rate for industries
Says industrial sector shouldn’t shoulder burden of subsidising other sectors
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Govt to divert Rs10b from provincial projects
Will pour funds into digital information infrastructure
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Millers oppose ban on molasses export
Export of molasses has been source of cash generation for mills for timely payments to sugarcane growers
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Petroleum demand hits 5-month low
Research house predicts challenges in IMF negotiations, oil market volatility
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Counterfeit: Spain busts Pak origin gang
Based in Naples, Rome and Barcelona, gang distributed the bank notes in Italy, France, Greece and Spain, police said
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Flight operation suspended at Gwadar airport
A new notice has been issued, confirming the suspension of flight operations at Gwadar airport until Tuesday
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IMF pushes for broader tax increases
If the proposal is implemented it is estimated that an additional revenue of Rs4 trillion will be obtained
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India to build new naval base on Lakshadweep archipelago to boost security
Indian Navy will announce on March 6 plans to build INS Jatayu on Minicoy island
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Three terrorists killed in Karak IBO
Weapons, ammunition and explosives recovered from killed terrorists, says ISPR
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Run over to death
Even bulletproof cases can collapse when economic and power imbalances exist between crime suspects and victims
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Combatting human trafficking
Addressing underlying causes needs a holistic approach including law enforcement, poverty alleviation, and education
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Nuking Europe?
Amid warmongering, only solace was Putin’s assurance that Russia does not intend to walk over other European states
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Iran election turnout around 40%, reports say
Heavyweight moderates and conservatives stayed away from Friday's election and reformists called it unfree and unfair
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Blast at cafe in India's Bengaluru injures 8, authorities say
Investigators suspect improvised explosive device, CCTV footage handed to police for investigation
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India to procure nuclear-capable missiles worth $2.36b
Five major capital acquisition contracts signed by Indian Defence Ministry
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New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
Green anaconda snakes are very similar visually, there is genetic difference of 5.5%
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PPP to seek votes for Zardari's presidential election from all parties, says Murad
Murad highlights positive working relationship between the PPP and the MQM-P
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Sindh records 11 new bird species
SWD’s provincial head says new species confirm conservation efforts by the department
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Shehbaz, Ayub submit nomination papers for PM election
Election for the PM would be conducted through the division of members in the house
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Two ‘White Car Gang’ members killed
Gang has been linked to more than 50 robberies besides various crimes
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S Punjab education dept focuses on transgender empowerment
This initiative aims to equip them with the necessary skills for employment opportunities in the modern era
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Rain finds city ready and waiting
PMD issues forecast of sunny Saturday with gusts of cold winds
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Zardari to face off against Achakzai
Elections for president will be held on March 9
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TTP member remanded
Suspect was plotting terrorist attack within Karachi, also implicated in previous attacks on FC check-posts, shrines
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Completion of USAID funded SBEP celebrated
USAID invests $159.2 million to build 106 schools, strengthen the education sector in Sindh
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Army launches rescue operation in K-P areas amidst heavy snowfall
Essential supplies, medicines being provided from nearby army camps to rescued travelers
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Rare diseases need govt attention
Roche Pakistan through its Patient Support Program aids 25,000 patients with free treatment for various diseases
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Pickpockets have a field day at Qalandar’s Urs
Over 3,000 devotees targeted by pickpockets; police arrest 50 culprits
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Increase in security fee of meters irks senators
Senator Bizenjo says NDMA, PDMA will pilfer aid for calamity-hit Balochistan
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Senate by-polls on six vacant seats on March 14: ECP
Lists of candidates are set to be published on March 3, with scrutiny of nomination papers to be finalized by March 5
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Independents demand share in Punjab cabinet
PML-N flooded with recommendations for key portfolios
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Maryam discusses vital projects with Jane
British high commissioner congratulates her on becoming first woman Punjab CM
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Saudi Embassy to distribute ration bags
Saudi ambassador reaches agreement to collaborate on initiatives within Pakistan's social sector
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PTI decries speaker polls sans reserved seats
Announces peaceful protest across the country today against 'large-scale polls robbery'
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Staff shortage hampers PM&DC working
Contract employees have no hope of getting permanent jobs
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Naval force directed to provide relief in Gwadar
Admiral Ashraf discusses regional as well as global maritime challenges in conference
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Imran named primary accused in May 9 riots
Special prosecutor alleges PTI founder’s incitement role; court confirms politician’s bail in four FIRs
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Rupee falls slightly from 4-month high
Drop in foreign currency reserves pulls down currency
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Auto vendors optimistic amid recovery signs
Decrease in inflation, interest rates, new govt fuel hope for growth
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Trade deficit contracts 30% in Jul-Feb FY24
PBS, commerce ministry release contrasting trade figures
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Easing political noise propels PSX higher
KSE-100 index soars 747.16 points, settles at 65,325.69
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UK looks to introduce buyers to Pakistani market
Adviser says delegation searching for cost-effective, high-quality goods for export to Britain
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Capital’s DC, SSP, SHO found guilty of contempt
Accused issued detention orders of PTI workers in violation of IHC orders
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SPI rises to 7-week high amid gas price surge
Records 1.27% increase, SBP rate cut foreseen as CPI hits 20-month low
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Rain, snow pummel up and down country
Rescuers launch relief operation in worst-affected Gwadar
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MQM-P formally joins PML-N led coalition
Both sides sign agreement following talks at Parliament House
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SBP injects Rs8tr to ease liquidity woes
Banks’ profit margins under pressure as govt borrowing rises, market anticipates policy rate cut
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Bugti extends olive branch to disgruntled Baloch
PPP leader elected CM unopposed; official announcement to be made today
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Bhutto Expressway projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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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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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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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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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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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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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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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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Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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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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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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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











































































































