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PSX falls for second day on profit-taking
Consolidation phase continues as KSE-100 defends key support zone
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Russia potato export ban discussed
Stakeholders push govt engagement to reopen key market
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Oil set for weekly gains on Iran, Russia supply risks
Brent futures up $1.58, or 2.55%, to $63.57 per barrel at 1741 GMT, US WTI crude up $1.60, or 2.77%, to $59.36
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Court adjourns hearing on super tax for Jan 12
Taxpayers' counsel contends withdrawal of petroleum concessions a violation of law
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State-owned entities' net losses jump 300% in a year
Revenues fall by Rs1.4tr while total SOE debt and liabilities climb to Rs11.7tr
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Planning Commission to be apex body for economic policy: Dar
Stesses need to empower PC to drive strategic policy priorities, effectively oversee public investment decisions
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21% profit surge for gas utilities draws criticism over efficiency losses
Industry stakeholders argue that fixed returns stunt gas sector efficiency amid rising circular debt
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Government begins outreach for Minerals Investment Forum
Envoys asked to mobilise global mining firms as Islamabad finalises April 2026 event
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Staples, energy push SPI up by 3.2%
WoW reading increases 0.12%; wheat flour and gas charges drive spike
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Remittances rise to $19.7b in H1
December inflows jump 17% YoY to $3.6b, supporting external account
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Neymar acquires 'Dark Knight' Batmobile replica
It will form the centrepiece of the footballer's collection
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Sydney Sweeney recalls childhood wakeboarding accident
She shares details of incident that left her with a permanent scar
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Princess Kate celebrates her 44th birthday
Celebration carries added significance as she reflects on healing, gratitude and resilience
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Disney+ plans TikTok-style short video feed
It will be introduced in the United States to boost daily engagement
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Conan O'Brien stresses importance of humour in Trump era
He notes it is more effective than rage for critiquing power
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Robbie GK excels as Kip Grady in 'Heated Rivalry'
Robbie GK excels as Kip Grady in 'Heated Rivalry'
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'One Battle After Another' leads the charge for Golden Globes
Critics say film conveys accurate depiction of the current situation in the US
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Rawalpindi Bar polls today
Tough contests are expected for the posts of president, secretary, vice president, and joint secretary
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Burnout, suicide haunt medics
Suicide rates among doctors are almost double those of the general population
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Pindi millers call off strike after police apologise
Issue surrounding raid at Wah Cantt resolved after talks, detained workers released
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Kachehri Chowk project cost balloons to Rs15b
From February 1, motorcycle lanes near Kachehri Chowk will be partially opened
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Drug trafficking bid foiled
Arrested suspect was identified as Hazrat Bilal, son of Mir Syed, a resident of Bara, Khyber district
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FIR denied despite judicial orders
Sources say complainant in 'fake encounter' case was expelled from police station
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Punjab forms downsizing body amid cash crunch
Five-member committee to review 44 depts, institutions
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Funds sought for launch of new water agencies
Payment delay may jeopardise newly established WASAs
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Walk organised to highlight Hyderabad's historical heritage
Participants visited various sites across city including KB Azeem Khan Library, Radio Pakistan Hyderabad
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Slain hari's family stages sit-in
End dharna on assurance of police to arrest nominated landlord
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CM reviews development portfolio
Development budget increased from Rs55bn in 2008 to Rs1,018bn in 2026
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SHCBA Hyd chapter rejects invitation to K-P CM
Says general secretary had issued invitation without consulting governing body
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Youth shot dead trying to catch robbers
Incident marks fourth fatal robbery in metropolis within first nine days of 2026
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Lyari varsity gets pro-VC, deans after 12 years
The university has also completed recruitment process of 18 lecturers across various departments
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Port city residents shiver at 7.1 Celsius
Siberian winds grip Karachi, mercury to drop further, says weatherman
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Police nab kingpin of kidney trafficking gang
Accuses target poor, innocent individuals facing financial hardships, enticing them with promises of cash payments
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Historic Clock Tower bazaars to get pedestrian-friendly makeover
Electric shuttles, heritage conservation planned around 130-year-old site
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Suspect held in kidnapping, murder case
Police reached spot, secured crime scene and collected forensic evidence
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CM Maryam orders updated free medicines list
Declares lapse in distribution untolerable
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LHC warns of criminal action over tree cutting
Court directs that matter be brought to notice of Director General PHA
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Nutrition stabilisation centre opens in Mardan
Eight-bed WHO-backed facility to treat malnourished children
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Jeep plunges into ravine in Shangla
One killed, six injured as speeding vehicle crashes on link road
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Chinese AI unicorn MiniMax soars 109 percent in Hong Kong debut
Rival Zhipu AI jumps 20.6% on its second trading day after $558m IPO
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Balochistan launches subsidised electric bike scheme for students, women
Provincial government covers 30% of total cost, balance paid via easy monthly instalments with partner banks support
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Pickpockets strike during K-P CM’s rally in Karachi
One pickpocket was caught red-handed, and four stolen mobile phones were recovered
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Experts say oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
Ocean heat rose ~23 zettajoules in 2025, equal to nearly 40 years of global energy use
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Rain washes out second Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I
Persistent rain forces match to be abandoned without a delivery being bowled as Pakistan lead series 1-0
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Meta partners with US nuclear companies to power AI data centers
Meta covers full energy costs for its data centers, easing concerns over rising consumer bills
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Venezuela: if China loses, world loses
The 'Rules-based order' we know is a farce
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Monroe Doctrine and methods of rationality
The 'Donroe Doctrine' and Trump’s new approach to foreign affairs
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The true sanctity of politics
Politics is a sacred institution designed to govern and safeguard the interests of society
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Massive' operation
Sindh’s operation against Katcha belt dacoits aims to restore order in a long-troubled region plagued by violence
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Ascending PSL
PSL expands to 8 teams with Hyderabad, Sialkot, signaling growth, international investment despite IPL gap
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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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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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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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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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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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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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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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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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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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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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli











































































































