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'Heavy taxes driving businesses out'
Counsels for companies conclude arguments during hearing of super tax case before FCC
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Geopolitical turmoil sparks sell-off
KSE-100 tumbles 2,026 points in line with volatile global markets
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Pakistan hosts pilot job fair in Beijing for graduates, professionals
Beijing event connects Pakistani graduates with Chinese firms
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Meeting on climate plans called off
Couldn't discuss flood emergencies as Punjab sends junior officer
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PIA’s revival set in motion with $482 million privatisation deal
Arif Habib details governance reforms, commits Rs125b for fleet, routes and debt cleanup
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Oil prices hold near five-week high
Brent futures rose 8 cents, or 0.1% to $63.42 a barrel, while US WTI crude fell 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $58.99.
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NEPRA leaves end-consumer tariff unchanged nationwide
Energy ministry argues average tariff reduction eaten up by increase in subsidised consumers
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Gold hits record on global safe-haven rush
Jumps by Rs7,700 to reach Rs480,962/tola; rupee inches up
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Senate panel scrutinizes hefty fees paid to PTCL board members
Panel also grills FIA over Rs15m/month corruption case, NADRA data security lapses, Pak-Datacom dispute
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PM pushes for export emergency, eyes $60 billion target by 2029
Dar-led panel to review proposals as ministry pushes refunds, export dashboard
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Robbers posing as police loot house
Suspects abandoned the cattle in nearby fields and escaped while firing shots
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Man allegedly fakes son's kidnapping
Police recover four-year-old boy from Jhang, arrest adoptive father, his friend
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Three killed, 12 injured in road crash
12 people died, whereas 1,319 were injured in 1,154 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in Punjab during the last 24 hours.
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Dacoit killed 'by accomplices' in encounter
The suspects opened fire on the police, prompting retaliatory action
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LHC declines to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025
He contended that kite flying is a hazardous activity that has resulted in fatal accidents in the past
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Lahore Zoo goes nocturnal
New food court, illumination planned
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Precautions advised as pollen allergy season peaks
Residents advised to wear N90 masks and limit outdoor exposure
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Psychiatrist warns of mental stress in youth
Says it can have lasting effect on emotional wellbeing, studies and future prospects
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Bail adjoined in Dr Wardah murder case
Waheed Billa's plea to be heard on January 15; other accused remanded
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Eviction drive ramped up in Sector G-14/1
Sector G-14/1 forms part of FGEHF's ambitious housing scheme launched in mid-2000s for federal government employees
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Bakers seek relief as flour prices soar
Association warns current allocation is insufficient amid rising flour prices
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Ramazan approaches, Pindi caught unprepared
With no subsidised stores, pulses and gram prices jump by Rs1,000 per maund
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Rising diagnostic costs burden patients
While doctors cite high operating costs, concerns over unnecessary tests persist
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Illegal LPG cylinders pose serious risks
Chairman noted that OGRA has already tabled a bill, which is expected to be implemented in the near future.
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Building costs hit record highs
Cost of a five-marla house jumps to Rs130 million, govt projects double in price
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Flour smuggling network dismantled
Smugglers attempting to move flour unlawfully from various districts of Punjab through Talagang to Afghanistan, K-P
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Who cut Islamabad's trees - and why?
From Shakarparian to H-8, large-scale tree cutting sparks public outrage
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Private schools warned over defying Sindh govt’s winter timing directive
Several Karachi private schools ignored govt winter directive, opening at 8am instead of mandated 9am
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Leonardo DiCaprio's 1991 'Teen Beat' interview resurfaces
Actor had discussed his favourite culinary choices in the interaction over three decades ago
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South Africa remake of 'The Office' unveils first trailer
Series returns as 'Die Kantoor', an Afrikaans language adaptation of the popular show
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Seth Rogen takes 'The Studio' back into production
He confirms season two of the show is officially filming
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Celebs raise $5.4m for Palestine, Sudan children at LA concert
'Artists for Aid' express political solidarity, perform for children's medical care in both countries
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'Stranger Things' finale was 'written amid chaos'
Duffer brothers discuss Netflix pressure while finishing show's season 5
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Golden Globes see Selena, Miley in reunion moment
Both spark fan excitement online in their own unique styles
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'One Battle After Another' triumphs at Golden Globes
It garners three other major awards at ceremony regarded as stepping stone to Oscars; 'Hamnet' also prevails
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Commercial recoverable spacecraft completes test flight in China
Lihong-1 Y1 can reach 120 km, offers low-cost launches, flexible missions and payload recovery
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ANP seeks Pak-Afghan dialogue
Mian Iftikhar says war is no solution, blames PTI's 'neglect' for surge in terrorism in K-P
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Supply curbs spur hike in flour prices
Bakeries struggle as 80kg flour bag hits Rs12,500; authoritiespromise relief soon
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Hazara women block road in Quetta over gas crisis
Demonstrators demand uninterrupted winter supply
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PHC raps govt over unpaid EPI salaries
Court was moved by EPI technicians who have not been paid for 18 months
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Seeking prophetic leadership: varsities must lead the way
Universities must nurture ethical leaders, not just employable graduates
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Afghanistan: between myth and history
History shows Afghanistan as a hub of civilisation, not a perpetual battlefield
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Privatisation illusion
Selling broken institutions after years of neglect socialises losses and privatises gains
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Wedding burials
Islamabad gas blast exposes the deadly cost of negligence, urgent need for safety vigilance
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PTI's Karachi rally
PTI’s street politics tests the balance between democratic space, coercive policing and governance duties
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New provinces?
Without local bodies and fiscal fairness, new provinces risk becoming another layer of weak governance
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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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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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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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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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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










































































































