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Monetary policy: SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 7%
Announcement in line with market expectations
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Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of overnight shooting
Armenia's defence ministry denied Baku's assertion, the TASS news agency reported
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Qureshi arrives in Baghdad on three-day visit
Foreign minister to hold consultations on bilateral ties with Iraqi counterpart
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Apple might soon support cryptocurrency
Apple had banned cryptocurrency wallets from App Store in 2014, but later reversed the decision and now allows them
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Heroin smuggling bid foiled at Islamabad airport
Passenger was attempting to smuggle 2kgs of heroin via a PIA flight
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South Asia crosses 30 million Covid-19 cases as India battles second wave
India leads and is struggling with a second Covid-19 wave and vaccine shortage across the region.
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Russian court fines Twitter for failing to delete content
Twitter has been subjected to a punitive slowdown in Russia since March
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PTI pays off $7.52b debt in 10 months of FY21: Ayub
Economic affairs minister says indicators point towards improvement in economy despite Covid outbreak
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PBC warns of protest if govt files second plea in Isa case
Alleges case is pursued on the basis of ‘ulterior motives’; aims at suppressing independent judiciary
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IHC dismisses plea seeking removal of Barrister Zafar
Declares petition frivolous and an attempt to obstruct delivery of justice
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Inflation to come down from July: Tarin
Finance minister says import of wheat, pulses led to price hiker
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Post vaccination infection rare but possibly contagious
Roughly 27% of breakthrough infections were asymptomatic, while in 2% of cases, patients died
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Competitor fears Musk's SpaceX could 'monopolise' space
Musk's Starlink constellation project received authorisation from US regulator to provide broadband from space
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Facebook no longer banning posts calling coronavirus 'man-made'
The rule change comes as President Joe Biden announced he has ordered aides to find answers to the origin of the virus
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Wildlife dept takes possession of TikTok-famed bear cub
Baby animal to be sent to Lahore Zoo as videos go viral
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Online shoppers duped by fake websites amid lockdown
Sub-standard products delivered by fraudulent websites
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Educators told to get anti-Covid jabs
Three more die as 117 new cases surface in capital
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IHC comes down hard on ‘incompetent’ police
The Islamabad High Court observed that the federal police do not do their work responsibly
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Punished cop alleges mistreatment
Posts video on social media with child, wife
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Operation launched against Ladi gang
Contingents of LEAs comb Dera Ghazi Khan tribal area
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Muezzin, worshipper killed in Jaranwala
Suspects allegedly hit victims in head with iron rod
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Efforts afoot to turn Katpana Desert green
280,000 saplings planted in cold desert under 10 billion tree project
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Traders demand removal of illegal bus terminals
Illegal vehicle parking and encroachments are creating massive traffic jams
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Ammar Shaheed Chowk traffic diversion plan starts
Officials said additional traffic police would be deployed on the diversion points in three shifts
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Three sustain burn injuries as gas cylinder explodes
The victims were transported to a hospital for medical treatment after the administration of first aid
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‘Pandemic has forced more kids out of schools’
Experts deem political dialogue necessary to mitigate ‘educational crisis’
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Access to FIR data sought for integrated software
PITB informs authorities of need for sharing of record by police
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CM approves 9.48b for Bhakkar uplift
Lays foundation stone of Thal University
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Russia hails Pakistan's efforts for Afghan peace process
Separately, Gen Qamar discusses Pakistan's commitment to polio eradication and Covid-19 with Bill Gates, says ISPR
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Outdoor dining returns to city
Lakshmi Chowk, other food centres, wear festive look after easing of lockdown
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'Only 0.3% of Covid vaccine doses have gone to low-income countries'
Vaccinating everyone, everywhere is the only way to end the pandemic, says UN chief
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Market watch: Volumes soar to new peak at PSX, but index falls
Benchmark KSE-100 index slips 21.56 points to close at 46,790.75
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Govt allows British Council to hold ‘special O Level exams’ from July 26
This kind of exam in July is unprecedented and I am happy that Cambridge is arranging it, tweets education minister
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $88m to $15.86b
Increase comes due to official government inflows
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Hong Kong woman breaks record for fastest ascent of Everest
Tsang Yin-hung scales 29,031 feet mountain in a record time of 25 hours and 50 minutes
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Pakistan sees 'unprecedented' growth in exports during last 10 months
Country's exports to touch $25 billion in coming days, parliamentary secretary for commerce informs National Assembly
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Sindh witnessing ‘decline in Covid-19 positivity rate’
CM Murad Ali Shah thanks people for cooperating with authorities and decides to continue restrictions for now
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Lawsuit claims Apple monopolizes heart-rate technology for Apple Watch
A company has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of cornering the market for heart-rate monitoring technology
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India scraps local trials for Covid shots to fast-track imports as it battles second wave
Supplies are far short of the millions of doses the world's second-most populous country needs
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Iran's Khamenei backs barring moderate, conservative candidates from June vote
Khamenei called on Iranians to vote in the election
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Indonesian court set to deliver verdict on hardline cleric accused of flouting Covid curbs
3,000 police officers were deployed to guard the courthouse in East Jakarta ahead of the verdict
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Brazil identifies Indian coronavirus variant in traveler through Sao Paulo, Rio airports
Brazil has lost more than 450,000 lives to Covid-19, the worst death toll outside the United States
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From lab-made embryos to organs: The ethics of stem cell science
Embryo-like structures concocted in a lab from skin tissue can help researchers peer into early human development
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Amazon to buy MGM studios for $8.45bn
The deal bolsters Amazon Prime Video with some 4,000 films including James Bond franchise and 17,000 television shows
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Pakistan hosting 'Environment Day' recognition of our efforts: PM Imran
Premier says Pakistan is amongst few countries taking measures to cope with challenge
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Sanofi, GSK kick off Phase III trial for Covid-19 shot
France's Sanofi and Britain's GlaxoSmithKline launched a late-stage human trial
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Australia's Victoria state to enter Covid-19 lockdown after 'highly-infectious' outbreak
"Unless something drastic happens, this will become increasingly uncontrollable"
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Indian government exceeded powers with encryption-breaking rule
WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit in a Delhi court against the government to quash a provision of a new regulation
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Chinese embassy in U.S. says politicising Covid-19 origins hampers investigations
"Some political forces have been fixated on political manipulation and (the) blame game"
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Peace in Sindh is the common goal, says Rashid
Interior minister says province will be purged of dacoits
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Four terrorists killed in Mastung operation
ISPR said weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the dead terrorists
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PM slams delays in Rs10b defamation case
The case stems from Imran Khan's allegations that Shehbaz had offered him a bribe to withdraw the Panama Papers case
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Panjnad hit by extremely high flood
PDMA reports upstream river flows stabilising
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Hyd drowns in filth after rains
Doctors warn of rising dengue, malaria, and hepatitis cases
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Appeals filed to UN on behalf of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi
Zulfi Bukhari reveals Imran's sons submit appeal to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture on his behalf
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Nine die as rescue boat capsizes in Bahawalnagar
Nine die as rescue boat capsizes in Bahawalnagar
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Concrete jungle drains Lahore's aquifers
Rapid urbanization blocks rain recharge as groundwater plunges 1-4 feet annually
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UK, Singapore extend aid for flood victims
UK pledges £3m, Singapore offers $50k in emergency relief aid
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Rs68.7b Karachi-Lahore motorway project referred to ECNEC
Federal Minister for Planning approved three development projects and recommended four to ECNEC
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Ex-judge acquitted of murder charges
SC overturns SHC ruling in 2014 judge's son killing
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Dogar retreats amid lawyers' backlash
IHC chief justice says remarks on Mazari were misinterpreted
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IMF's nod sought for power relief to flood victims
Govt asks lender to grant waiver on bills for three months
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Pakistan rebukes Israel over bin Laden analogy
Questions Zionist state's commitment to peace; FO says country fully capable of defending itself; Accuses Israel
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Seawater intrusion displaces fishing community
As the flow of the Indus decreases towards Sindh, fertile land supporting the livelihoods of locals is left destroyed
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PIA flights to US may also resume
There is strong hope that US flights will restart soon, as many safety and licensing concerns have been addressed
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Punjab offers SEZ land to investors
Minister insists industry relocation will create jobs, bring technology
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PEC, Chinese firms to train 100 engineers
MoU also includes annual scholarship fund of Rs3.5m for students in energy, mining disciplines
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PSX comes under intense selling pressure
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 1,702 points amid correction
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Hybrid oilseed spreads fragrance across Pakistan
Companies sign MoU to develop comprehensive seed industry chain
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'EU could quit Russian gas within a year'
US energy chief says European Union could replace it with US LNG
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SBP to hold rate as floods fuel inflation
ADB urges Pakistan to integrate insurance into city planning to curb costs
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Yearly SPI rises 5.03% on high cost of essentials
Tomato prices up 90%; sugar and wheat flour add to inflationary pain
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SMEDA's new structure focuses on outsourcing
Board discusses new CEO hiring; regional offices to be set up in G-B and Balochistan
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SBP injects Rs12.5tr liquidity
Adds Rs322.5b via Mudaraba; gold jumps to Rs386,500; $146m net RDA inflows in Aug
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Pharma sector defends deregulation
PPMA urges SIFC to protect policy as PM orders review of prices
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Govt seeks IMF nod for new tax
Explores Panda bonds, grants, budget diversion to complete medical complex
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China pushes CPEC 2.0 despite fears
Urges Pakistan to ensure security, political stability, timely project delivery
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PQA to add 30,000 tonnes storage for cement exports
Govt task force plans new berths, truck yards, and support measures to cut costs, boost competitiveness
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Trump meets Qatari PM days after Israeli strike in Doha
White House confirmed the dinner had taken place but offered no details
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Tyler Robinson’s family reacts after arrest in Charlie Kirk case
Tyler Robinson’s family opens up after arrest in Charlie Kirk case.
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Charlie Kirk assassination: Tyler Robinson arrested, could face death penalty?
Tyler Robinson charged in Charlie Kirk assassination; death penalty possible.
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US calls on allies to penalise China, India with tariffs for Russian oil imports
Officials discuss new ways to step up pressure on Russia over Ukraine war
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk murder captured
Kirk's murder sparks bipartisan outrage and comparisons to 1960s assassinations
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Nepal goes to polls in March
Parliament dissolved, ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM
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Moscow says peace talks frozen
Zelensky warns Putin wants all of Ukraine
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UN backs two-state roadmap amid Gaza war
Recognition talks set for September 22 summit
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Hesson stresses balance ahead of Pakistan's Asia Cup opener
The Pakistan head coach wants to develop a competent line-up
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Russell's alter ego sees 100m hurdles world record tumbling
The 25-year-old has dominated over the high hurdles this year with three of the five fastest times
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Blow for Chelsea as Delap sidelined until December
He was injured against Fulham before the international break
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Venezuela sack coach after World Cup hopes end
Venezuela axe Batista after Colombia defeat ends World Cup dream
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Barca Liga homecoming against Valencia reduced to tiny stadium
The Catalan giants will host Valencia at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium
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Familiar foes face off in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
New Zealand face South Africa in Exeter on Saturday
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Crawford chases history in super middleweight title showdown with Alvarez
American star will step into the ring as underdog against Mexican great Alvarez
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Inoue out to prove pound-for-pound credentials against Akhmadaliev
He became the first Japanese boxer to top Ring Magazine's prestigious pound-for-pound rankings in 2022
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FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours
FIFA flooded with 1.5 million ticket requests in first 24 hours for 2026 World Cup
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Israel-Premier Tech to alter name for Canadian races
Cycling team to race as IPT in Canada amid protest concerns
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Hamburg visit Bayern as one of Germany's biggest rivalries returns
Six-time German champions take on 34-time title holders in a revived North-South Summit
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Yankees star Judge ties DiMaggio mark with Trump in stands
Judge belts two homers to tie DiMaggio as Trump watches at Yankee Stadium
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Brooks Nader sparks dating rumors with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at US Open
Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader was linked to tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner during US Open
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Chivu's Inter still a work in progress ahead of Juve clash
Rookie coach under pressure after Udinese defeat
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Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds
Isak prepares for Liverpool bow