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10% marks enough to make the grade
Students with low marks promoted to next class
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Tax reforms: swimming in a quagmire
Progressive taxation a humungous problem for political leaders just ahead of polls
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Why don’t people pay taxes?
Pakistan is a country where ratio of taxes to size of economy remains quite low
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Who cares about the economy in this political tug of war?
Perhaps average age of policymakers needs to come down from 70s to 40s
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ICT exports to help in redemption from crisis
It is essential govt encourages investment by facilitating ICT entrepreneurs
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Pakistan’s oily disposition
It’s real reason of potential default as govt needs dollars for oil imports
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Russia Security Council presidency a 'slap in the face': Ukraine FM
Kyiv urges UNSC members to ‘thwart any Russian attempts to abuse its presidency’
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Marriyum denies polls news attributed to PM
Minister urges the media to refrain from publishing false and anti-public news
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Imran to be invited to Constitution’s golden jubilee celebrations
NA speaker to invite the PTI chief as party head
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New York Times says it won't pay for Twitter verified check mark
According to new policy, organisations will have to shell out $1,000 a month to obtain gold check marks
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India successfully conducts landing experiment of reusable launch vehicle
The RLV took off through a Chinook helicopter as ‘an underslung load and flew to a height of 4.5 kilometres’
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Barcode turns 50 but its days might be numbered
The trademark beep as a product is scanned is heard about six billion times per day across the world
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PTI to contact 'like-minded' political parties to stand with Constitution
Imran says entire nation must be brought together to stop the attack on the judiciary
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FO flatly denies ‘Israel trade rumours’
Says there is no change in country's policy towards Jewish state
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Despite Trump ire, prosecuting ex-leaders is common in democracies
France, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Romania and Croatia are among countries that have convicted a former top leader
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Three British men being held in Afghanistan: UK non-profit group
UK authorities 'working hard' to secure consular contact with detained British nationals
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Death toll tops 20 as storm takes aim at eastern US
The twisters sheared roofs and walls from many buildings, flipped over vehicles and downed trees and power lines
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Indian court acquits 26 accused of rape, murder in 2002 Gujarat riots
Of the total 39 accused, 23 had died while the case was pending and trial against them was abated
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PTI reaches out to JI to ‘save judiciary’
Both parties agreed on decreasing the communication gap between them
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Pakistan slams desecration of Quran at Geneva moot
Ambassador says absence of preventive legal deterrence encourages incitement to hatred, violence
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POL relief denied to appease IMF
Rs5 PDL hike aims at fulfilling another foreign lender’s condition
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LEAs safely recover three kidnapped persons
The three kidnappers were arrested during the operation conducted on a tip off on the Pak-Iran Highway
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Pak-Afghan liaison committee discusses hurdles in trade
Issues causing impediments in smooth sailing of bilateral trade and promotion of commercial activities in the region
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Enraged mob clashes with police over distribution of free wheat flour
Protesters complain of waiting in long queues all day only to return home empty-handed and demand fair distribution
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Startup funding shows signs of revival in Q1-2023
Raised $23.1m in 1Q23, marking a big 55% surge from the previous quarter
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OGRA starts developing loss recovery mechanism
Oil marketing firms claim losses of billions owing to rupee’s slump
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72,869 Hajj apps received
Dar asks for applications to be collected by April 4
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Banks battle rising non-performing loans
NPLs have increased by almost 3% to Rs938.67 billion in the quarter ended December 31, 2022
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Stocks end flat in roller-coaster week
KSE-100 index inches up by 58 points, or 0.15%, and settles at 40,001
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US unveils stricter EV tax credit rules
Aims to reduce US dependence on China for EV battery supply chains starting April 18
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AIIB says it won’t become ‘disoriented’ by geopolitics
Plans to stick to its mandate as an apolitical multilateral lender
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India regulator probing Adani offshore deals
Investigation ongoing into possible violation of ‘related party’ transaction rules in the Adani Group’s dealings
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North Korea accuses Ukraine of having nuclear ambitions
Accusation comes after a public petition was filed, calling for Kyiv to host nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory
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Debt sustainability indicators worsen
Finance Ministry report reveals external public debt rose significantly in the past six months
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Video of unveiled Iranian women facing 'yoghurt attack' goes viral
Iranian President Raisi says hijab is law in Iran as unveiled women face 'yoghurt attack'
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CJP's ‘biased attitude’ has divided Supreme Court: Fazl
Some judges clearly want to give relief to Imran Khan, alleges PDM chief
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‘United’ PDM piles pressure on ‘divided’ SC
Calls impending Punjab election verdict ‘unacceptable’
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Police arrest 36 after clashes at religious procession in eastern India
Clashes began after a procession celebrating Ram Navami diverted from its route to an unauthorised area
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Bushra Bibi moves IHC against NAB probe into Toshakhana
Former first lady requests that NAB refrain from 'taking disciplinary action' until decision made on application
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Tremors kill three children in Balochistan
Five people, including three women, injured in mishap
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Social media platforms to be asked to ‘register’ in Pakistan
Ministers’ absence irks both govt, opposition senators
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Rice crop in surplus despite floods, NA told
Parliamentary secretary says production stands at 5.4MMT against 3.8MMT consumption
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PTI pledges peaceful conduct in elections
The party submitted a written assurance to the apex court
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Chief justice for a day
PHC’s Roohul Amin takes oath on Friday and retires the same day
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Covid-19 cases on the rise in K-P again
12 people tested positive for novel coronavirus during 24 hours
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Sikh trader shot dead in Peshawar
One CTD cop martyred, terrorist killed in Mardan
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Balochistan cabinet approves health card
Rs5 billion have been allocated for a three-year health card for all families
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Oil ticks up as US inflation cools
On course for weakest performance since Nov 2022
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China rolls over $2b loan to Pakistan
Announcement comes as nation struggles with external liquidity
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Rupee stabilises around current levels
Pakistani rupee inched down 0.05%, or Rs0.13, and closed at Rs283.79 against the US dollar
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PTI nominates Irfan Saleem as Senate candidate from Peshawar
Directs Sajad Mohmand, Ghulam Badshah Betni, and Sardar Khan to file nomination papers as covering candidates
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Decision to segregate campuses sparks debate
Academic community denounces the order as impractical, regressive, and damaging to academic freedom
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Pakistan, Egypt launch joint exercise Thunder-II at Cherat
ISPR says the exercise aims to enhance professional skills through joint training
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Pakistan's repayment of UAE deposits signals improving external stability: analysts
Says Pakistan's clear capability to fulfil commitments reinforce mutual trust rather than any strain
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‘If I had my choice on Iran, I'd take the oil and make plenty of money,’ says Trump
US president says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
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No burial space for minorities
Overcrowded cemeteries and rising encroachments are forcing families to bury their dead in reused graves
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Audit exposes corruption in health card scheme
Hospital staff accused of exploiting SSP payments, causing losses worth millions over a decade
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Misuse of policing mandate threatens civic safety
Outdated practices, unchecked authority, and absent guidance normalise custodial abuse
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Shopping malls, markets to close at 8pm nationwide except Sindh amid fuel crisis
Premier expresses confidence that Sindh will soon align with federal govt's decision
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PSX closes above 151,000 mark after volatile session
KSE-100 dropped over 2,400 points at midday amid concerns over further escalation between US and Iran
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PIA abolishes fare discounts, limits flight operations amid rising fuel prices
Under new policy, war risk surcharges applied to cargo shipments on PIA flights
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PM urges nationwide shift to EVs to cut fuel costs, protect economy
Says such measures would have positive impact on country's foreign reserves
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Two police constables, security guard martyred in Bannu attacks
K-P governor, interior minister condemn attacks, pay tribute to the deceased
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Light rain hits parts of Karachi as PMD forecasts more showers
PMD says system of westerly winds currently affecting south-western parts of the country
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FO declines to comment on ‘Islamabad Accord,’ says ‘peace process ongoing’
'We do not comment on these individual, specific incidents,' spokesperson clarifies
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Pakistan's repayment of UAE deposits signals improving external stability: analysts
Says Pakistan's clear capability to fulfil commitments reinforce mutual trust rather than any strain
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PSX closes above 151,000 mark after volatile session
KSE-100 dropped over 2,400 points at midday amid concerns over further escalation between US and Iran
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Gold prices increase by Rs1,100 in local market
Silver prices fall, with the per tola rate dropping by Rs 50 to Rs 7,744
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Solar policy pits govt against public
Net-metering to net-billing widens tariff gap as consumers face Rs10 buyback
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War opens port opportunity
Surge in port traffic offers economic upside if reforms in logistics and governance are fast-tracked
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Falling remittances and rising energy prices: a double whammy
Prolonged Gulf conflict can reduce annual inflows, pose threat to external account
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Debt-driven to risk-sharing model
Economy driven by risk-free returns suppresses entrepreneurship, slows growth
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PM's 'decisive action shields' Pakistan from global fuel crisis
How PM's foresight, compassion, and swift decision-making kept Pakistan's fuel supply lines intact while the world s
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LCCI vows to bridge industry-academia gap
Chamber says research fails to reach practical application due to lack of direct coordination
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EU states seek windfall tax on energy firms
Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria say companies must help 'ease burden'
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Illicit cigarette trade costs Rs300b annually
Weak enforcement measures against illegal manufacturing, smuggling fuel revenue gap
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Trade, climate bodies aim to fix food supply chain
Dairy, food sectors sensitive to energy fluctuations, logistics inefficiencies, meeting told
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PSX ends in red amid oil shock
KSE-100 index slips 0.9% WoW; struggles for direction on macro pressures
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India makes first Iranian oil purchase
World's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, India has not received a cargo from Tehran since May 2019
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Auto policy draws flak over import reliance
Industry experts warn CKD imports fuel trade deficit as localisation fails to keep pace
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China overtakes US in global approval amid Trump’s controversial war in Iran
Gallup poll shows Beijing edging ahead while Ipsos survey finds Iran conflict dragging Trump’s ratings to 36%
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf
Drone strikes hit Kuwait, Abu Dhabi plants; fires, damage reported, no casualties so far
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Trump threatens Iran's power plants in profanity-laced rant after costly pilot rescue operation
Says Tuesday will be power plant day, and bridge day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar condemn attacks on UAE embassy in Damascus
Protesters reportedly broke off from pro-Palestinian rally to attack embassy
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China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking
French foreign ministry says it 'particularly regretted' that Chan's defence was not allowed to attend final hearing
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On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
Warns people growing 'indifferent' to violence in Urbi et Orbi address
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Fuel reservoir hit at Russia's Primorsk, NORSI refinery on fire after drone attacks
Primorsk, one of the country's largest export gateways, which can handle 1 million barrels per day
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Iran folly cripples US credibility
Washington’s exit is blocked by a trust deficit in Tehran — without it, any hope of peace remains out of reach
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White House moves to quash Trump health rumours amid viral claims
Spokesman insists Trump has been 'working nonstop'
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US preparing to use bulk of stealth long‑range missiles in war on Iran
Each $1.5 million JASSM-ER is a long-range missile capable of striking heavily defended targets
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'We are not part of Trump's chaotic policy,' says Austria's vice chancellor
Says Austria's neutrality is non-negotiable and must be consistently upheld
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Turkish President Erdogan, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discuss ties, peace efforts in Istanbul
Ukrainian president says boosting partnerships to protect lives stability ensuring security in Europe and Middle East
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Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues
Two Black Hawks searching for missing US pilot were hit by Iranian fire but escaped safely
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Fans find 'Sailor Moon' tribute in NASA Artemis II mission control room
NASA Artemis II mission includes 'Sailor Moon' reference spotted by fans in control room footage
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Police investigate explosion at Israel Centre in the Netherlands
Blast at Christians for Israel site comes after Jewish school in Amsterdam targeted last month; no injuries reported
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Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000
Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000 in rare crossover auction sale
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Ronaldo scores twice on return
Al-Nassr thrash Al-Najma 5-2
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Asim Khan qualifies for PSA World Championships 2026
The match scores were 11-3, 13-11, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10
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Everybody's talking about Italy after World Cup flop
Playoff loss sparks national debate
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Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico
Catalan giants move seven points clear at the top of La Liga
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Bayern comeback stuns Freiburg
Bundesliga leaders score three late goals to snatch 3-2 win
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Islamabad United dominate Rawalpindiz in first twin cities PSL clash
Shadab's team chase down 157-run target with 34 balls to spare
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Man City thrash Liverpool to reach FA Cup semis
Haaland hat-trick and Semenyo strike seal 4-0 win for Guardiola's side
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Mallorca deal blow to Real Madrid's title hopes with late winner
Muriqi snatched a stoppage-time winner for the hosts
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CAS imposes lifetime ban on Pakistan weightlifting officials for doping violations
Hafiz Imran Butt and Irfan Butt are prohibited from participating in any sports-related activity in Pakistan
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Barca count on Yamal
The Spanish champions visit Atletico to extend their lead
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City host Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-finals
The Reds chase their last hopes of silverware
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Gattuso leaves Italy job after WC disaster
FIGC president Gravina and delegation head Buffon also resign
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Japan lead Asia’s World Cup charge
Moriyasu says they can adapt style of play to succeed
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Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom
He says batting at number three allows him to play aggressively










































































































