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Pakistan, India swap lists of prisoners, nuke installations
Practice of exchanging lists has continued since January 1, 1992
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PTI to knock at SC’s doors for resignations
Party to move petition next week seeking top court's intervention in the lingering matter
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PM calls for making a fresh start
Shehbaz expresses hope as new year begins
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Iqbal accuses judiciary of ‘discrimination’
Planning minister rules out possibility of technocrat govt
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Largest constable recruitment process under way
Islamabad police reports over 30,000 male, female applicants against 1,667 vacancies
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Bulgaria expects fiscal deficit of 1% of GDP for 2022
Better tax collection, increased payments by energy producers helped lower shortfall
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Taiwan to put $12b excess revenue back into economy
Country is preparing for incoming global financial shocks
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Stumbling rally clouds bond market outlook
Worries over persistent inflation hurt prospects for 2023 rebound
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Stocks recover during year’s last trading week
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises by 751.25 points to settle at 40,420
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Year in review: Will the economy survive 2023?
Experts predict ‘negative economic growth’ for third time in history
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Incentives sought for shoe manufacturers
Businessmen see potential for growth, export in sector
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USC to activate subsidies on basic food items from Jan 1
Available for those registered with BISP, whose poverty index is equal to or below PMT-32
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ECB urged to stop wage growth from fuelling inflation
Lagarde says wages increasing quicker than expected
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Investment in startups slows down to $15m
Fund inflows in Oct-Dec represent lowest level since first quarter of 2020
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Unilateral decisions by Punjab raise eyebrows
Introducing bar-codes for food products not in provincial jurisdiction, says BoI
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Bilawal greets new Chinese, Uzbek FMs
Qin Gang appointed as Chinese FM, Saidov Bakhtiarov becomes acting FM of Uzbekistan
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Judges elevation to SC dominated judiciary
Events surrounding regime change also remained in focus
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Soldier martyred, four terrorists killed in Bannu
CTD has arrested five terrorists from three cities in separate raids
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Nawaz offers ‘heartfelt’ condolences to Modi on mother’s demise
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Indian premier’s mother, says PML-N chief
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Tough days ahead: Balochistan’s turbulent year marred with loss of life
If the flooding was not enough, terrorism attacks made a comeback in the province putting residents at a grave risk
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COAS urges national consensus to sail through economic, security challenges
Gen Syed Asim Munir says Pakistan is passing through one of most critical junctures in its history
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Imran slams ECP, govt for not holding LG polls
PTI chief says electoral watchdog proves it is a ‘B-team of imported govt’
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Next mayor of Karachi will be a jiyala, says Bilawal
PPP chief sets aside speculations saying local body elections will take place on January 15
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Xi calls for unity as China enters 'new phase' of Covid policy
In a speech to mark the New Year, Xi says country overcame unprecedented difficulties in the battle against pandemic
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WATCH: Australia and elsewhere shake off Covid to ring in 2023
Sydney is one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year
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Govt keeps POL rates unchanged
Dar says OGRA worked out increase in prices, but PM refused to budge
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Religious minorities in Pakistan: A chequered year
Minority rights in Pakistan became a heated topic of discussion making headlines all year round
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Former pope Benedict has died, the Vatican announces
Benedict's funeral is expected to be at the Vatican, presided over by Francis.
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Sindh CM lifts ban on pillion riding
CM Murad reminds youth to celebrate the New Year with 'respect and honour' for others
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UN asks World Court to give opinion on Israel's occupation
The court's rulings are binding, though it has no power to enforce them
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330MW from Thar coal added to national grid
Will take Thar’s coal contribution to power generation up to 3,000MW
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Lucky Cement activates 34MW solar plant
Project is expected to produce 48GWh annually
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Importers wary despite lifting of restrictions
Fear funds may not be enough to pay for imported goods
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POL prices likely to remain unchanged
OGRA reduces LPG price by Rs12 per kg for January
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Rs220 billion hole surfaces against FBR’s target
Target missed due to faulty tax planning, poor state of the economy, low economic growth and tax exemptions to traders
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Bilawal, Mevlüt discuss Afghanistan
Both leader reiterated their commitment to work together for regional peace and prosperity
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First spell of winter rains drives fog away
Roads begin to open; visibility improved at airports
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Pakistan has a lot to learn from China: Iqbal
CPEC has created 192,000 jobs, 6000MW of power supply, 510km of highway, and 886km of transmission line
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Disappearance of ‘Nawabi topkhana’ causes unrest in Dir
Both artillery pieces are believed to be at least a 100-year-old and had been kept at the Panah Kot Rest House
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ECP locked horns with PTI throughout year
Even though commission is only supposed to conduct elections, but legal affairs kept it in limelight
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Cellular services off in Gwadar for 5th day
DC claims normalcy has returned to city despite shops staying closed on GRM’s call
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Amid govt silence, PTI eyes victory in LG polls
Awan believes govt is more afraid of elections than death
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Imran asks Islamabad to defeat ‘cabal of crooks’ in LG polls
PTI chief hails IHC verdict to set aside ECP decision on Islamabad local elections
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Italy prison suicides spike as post-Covid misery lingers
So far this year 84 prisoners have killed themselves, says ombudsman
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US House committee releases Trump tax returns, capping years-long battle
Republicans say the move could lead to the political 'weaponisation' of individual tax returns
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President assents to law requiring TV channels to air news with sign language
Under Media (Deaf) Persons Act, all channels are required to appoint sign language interpreters within 6 months
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Exiled Afghan MP says Taliban 'erasing' women
‘There is nothing left except that the next edict might be that woman should not breathe’, says Fawzia Koofi
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Economy in trouble but won’t default, NSC told
Expresses resolve to root out terrorism in every form
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PM Shehbaz offers condolences to Modi on passing of his mother
Shehbaz says there 'is no loss greater than losing one’s mother'
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NLC to equip border crossing points with latest system
Installation process of advanced system to be completed by April
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4 personnel injured in explosion at Domel police station in K-P's Bannu
Rescue and relief operations are under way
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Govt increases petrol tax to Rs161 per litre, sets new price at Rs458 per litre
High-speed diesel price increased by 55% to Rs520 per litre
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Larkana police arrest absconding suspect in journalist Shan Dahar murder case after 12 years
Irfan Brohi arrested in Daro Phatak area of Larkana
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Non-resident YouTubers to face 16–66% tax on Pakistan-based earnings
FBR seeks Rs195 per 1,000 views from non-resident YouTubers earning from content viewed in Pakistan
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Experts urge collective action at Pakistan Water Stewardship Conference 2026 to solve water crisis
DG Ministry of Climate Change says Pakistan remains among the countries most vulnerable to climate change
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From international isolation to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
Islamabad will need a long-term strategy to balance ties with Iran
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Uzbekistan commends Pakistan’s role in regional peace, stability in call with FM Dar
Foreign ministers review recent regional developments, agree to maintain close contact on matters of mutual interest
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Child among six dead as rain batters Karachi, triggers urban flooding
Rain causes urban flooding in several parts of the city, leaving dozens of vehicles stranded at multiple locations
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Khawaja Asif warns Indian defence minister against provocations ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary
Says New Delhi relying on 'manufactured crises' that fail to withstand international scrutiny
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Rain-related incidents claim 4 more lives in K-P, death toll reaches 25
Casualties include 18 children, two men, and five women, while injured comprise 33 men, nine women, and 35 children
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Pakistan working tirelessly to ease Middle East tensions: PM Shehbaz
Praises FM Dar, CDF Asim Munir for playing key roles in mediation efforts
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Schools in Islamabad also adopt four-day week schedule
New schedule will run from Monday to Thursday with immediate effect and will remain in place until further notice
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LHC dismisses petition challenging NCA service termination
Court rules service rules non-statutory, states constitutional courts cannot review internal employment matters
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Pakistan seeks 'concrete steps' against terrorists in talks with Afghan Taliban: FO
Talks in the Chinese city of Urumqi between senior officials of the two countries
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Pakistan, seven Muslim nations condemn Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians
Foreign ministers caution against the discriminatory, escalating Israeli practices entrenching a system of apartheid
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Gold prices slump as Trump threatens more attacks on Iran
The price of gold drops by Rs7,100 per tola, bringing it down to Rs486,962
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PSX dips over 4,000 points as Trump's speech shakes global markets
The market currently trading in negative territory, reflecting notable selling pressure
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Carbon trading deal with Norway inked
Pact enables climate finance and investment in clean energy and agriculture
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Second Waziristan block discovery lifts gas production
Spinwam-1 adds 40 MMCFD gas, 220 barrels of condensate per day
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Govt borrows Rs801.7b in auctions
Gold prices jump Rs15,300 per tola tracking global rebound
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Sugar policy ends price controls
IMF benchmark met as zoning curbs removed to open sector to competition
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SBP permits teens to run bank accounts
Central bank said framework enables teenagers to save securely, transact confidently, and develop responsible habits
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Cement sales edge up 0.9% in March
Industry body fears oil, coal price volatility can escalate business costs
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PM rejects new oil price proposal
Industry worried new formula may disturb product balance, refinery offtake
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Energy City planned for oil, gas storage
Initiative offers global stakeholders facility to store oil, LNG and LPG for onward export
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Peace hopes trigger robust PSX rally
KSE-100 index jumps 6,768 points over easing geopolitical tensions
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PSX soars past 155,000 mark as hopes of US-Iran de-escalation lift market
KSE-100 surges 6,768 points as banking, cement and energy sectors lead charge
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Lucky Motor Corporation signs strategic and exclusive partnership with GAC Group for Pakistan
The partnership allows LMC to deliver high-quality, competitive-priced NEVs to Pakistani consumers
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Gold prices rise by Rs15,300 following surge in international market
Silver prices also gain momentum, increasing by Rs200, now standing at Rs7,984
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Chinese firms eye Nooriabad expansion
MoU-driven cooperation targets energy, agriculture and housing ventures
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Iran’s operational momentum contradicts US claims of capacity loss
Data shows Iran launched 200 missiles at Israel over the past week, equivalent to 31% of total missiles fired in war
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Trump discusses Iran ceasefire talks with Saudi crown prince: report
FM Araghchi says Iran seeking an end to the war and guarantees that such aggressions will not be repeated
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US VP Vance spoke to Pakistani intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday: source
Vance signals privately that Trump is open to a ceasefire as long as certain US demands are met
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Iran’s security council approves 6 Bangladeshi fuel ships to pass Strait of Hormuz
Development comes following Dhaka's request to allow passing of oil tankers as fuel crisis grips south Asian nation
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Trump says considering pulling US out of NATO over allies' refusal to support Iran war
US president criticises alliance as ‘paper tiger’, says NATO membership is ‘beyond reconsideration’
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Artemis II set for historic crewed moon mission launch
The mission will send the first woman, person of colour, on a lunar journey
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UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
PM says war's impact will 'define us for a generation'; vows to act in national interest 'whatever the pressure'
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IEA warns Middle East oil disruptions set to hit Europe in April
April losses to double March figures; IEA chief warns disruption already worse than 1973, 1979 oil shocks combined
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Japan, France agree to step up coordination on Hormuz, Iran war
Both nations push for ceasefire, free navigation through Hormuz as Macron hits back at Trump's 'very unhelpful' jab
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US denies IRGC's claim of striking airbase in Saudi Arabia
NPR reports at least 15 wounded, US Central Command refutes claim
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US judge orders suspension of Trump's White House ballroom construction
Rules no statute gives Trump authority he claims, preservationist group hails ruling as win for American people
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At least 18 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkiye's Aegean coast
A coastguard helicopter, three boats dispatched to the area for rescue operations, with 21 people rescued so far
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Iranian missile hit oil tanker in Qatari waters, Qatar says
Three cruise missiles targeted the oil tanker, two intercepted
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Baidu robotaxi outage in Wuhan caused by 'system failure', police say
A traffic police officer says at least 100 Apollo Go vehicles were affected
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Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29, defence ministry says
An-26 slams into cliff on planned flight over peninsula; technical malfunction suspected, no survivors reported
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in HBL PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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Sinner books Miami Open final with Lehecka
He defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4)
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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI
The 50-year-old escapes injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck
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Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run
They registered a 2-1 friendly victory
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free'
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform
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Ahmed Shehzad in trouble
The former batter has been summoned for questioning
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Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw
Ben White and Federico Valverde scored in 1-1 draw
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in high-scoring PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Allegations against ex-captain land Shehzad in trouble
Investigation initiated under cybercrime law; he has been summoned for questioning
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Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 at Japanese GP
Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform













































































































