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Pakistan’s business confidence reaches 7-year high, OICCI survey reveals
Business confidence index jumps to 22%, new jobs index up 16% as economic stability boosts investor sentiment
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Travelers with complete papers stopped from flying abroad
Protector offices enforcing verbal bar, no written order issued
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Water cannon breaks up Aleema Khan’s sit-in at Adiala Jail
Aleema says protest will resume next Tuesday
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ECP summons Afridi in threat, code breach case
Commission also issues notice to Shehrnaz, adjourns hearing till Dec 16
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Four arrested as wildlife operations intensify across Punjab
Female nilgai, hog deer rescued; two black bears recovered
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Punjab's Motor Vehicle Ordinance proposes strict fines, jail terms
Details hefty fines ranging from Rs2000 to Rs50,000, with prison sentences going up to 6 months
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KP introduces citizen-owned number plates in major digital overhaul
New system allows vehicle numbers to stay with owner
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Deported people don't return in business class: Rajab Butt on UK visa issue
'If a visa is cancelled in the UK, a ten-year ban is usually imposed, but I am not seeking such a ban'
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John Cena confirms new WWE deal
He is set to compete in his last-ever match this Saturday
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Cummins heads Australia squad for third Test
Pace bowler Michael Neser retains his spot
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Pandya steals show on comeback as India thrash South Africa
He smashed a quick half-century as the hosts post 175-6
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Spectre of Salah still hangs over
Liverpool managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Inter
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NEPRA cuts power rates for industries, agriculture
Concessional Rs22.98 per unit tariff to boost production, stimulate growth
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Bilawal backs new province in Punjab, calls for political reconciliation
PPP chairman deflects questions regarding new provinces in Sindh, elsewhere
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Family, PTI leadership protest outside Adiala after access to Imran denied
Officials also declined to give any assurance that a meeting would be allowed on Thursday
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Pakistan, Indonesia sign agreements on education, trade
Two countries agree to review PTA; Subianto discusses defence ties with CDF Munir
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Punjab legislators adopt resolution calling for ban on PTI, Imran
'He is also accused of making statements against the country and spreading chaos'
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Atletico Madrid shoot up UCL standings
The La Liga giants pull off a 3-2 victory to progress in the Champions League
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Tottenham spot on against Slavia Prague to close in on top eight
The Premier League club registered a 3-0 victory in London
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Liverpool edge Inter in UCL
Chelsea stunned by spirited Atalanta
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Report slams MI5 over IRA double agent
Checks, balances have been in place to manage the agent effectively
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Zelensky to send US revised Ukraine war plan
Putin to end the war had failed, recently slapped new sanctions on Russian oil firms
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Second phase: Hamas rejects Gaza truce
Group says ceasefire plan cannot proceed as Israeli violations continue
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Cambodia-Thailand clashes spread
Thailand announced air strikes and tank barrages
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Microsoft to invest $17.5b in India
Microsoft said the investment would spread over four years
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Police top corruption perception: TI survey
Police, procurement, judiciary rank highest in corruption perceptions
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Dubai Chamber opens representative office in Karachi
Being part of global initiative, it seeks to strengthen trade, investment
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IMF loan approval propels PSX to new high
Index gains 1,153 points to reach 169,456, gets support from mutual funds
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Inflation, job woes hit consumer trust
D&B, Gallup report signals cautious optimism; CCI falls to 86.4 in Q1FY2025-26
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Consumers face over 55% tax on mobile phones
NA panel terms heavy taxes irrational, narrow-mindedness that only serves FBR
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SBP plans Rs5.4tr debt auctions
Includes Rs3.85tr via six MTB auctions
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Politicians, bureaucrats on boards get hefty fee
Senate IT panel expresses reservations about constitution of SOE boards
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NayaPay rolls out global QR payments in 50+ countries
Partnership with Alipay+ expands cross-border payment access for Pakistani users
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Inflows hit $16b despite worker abuse
Remittances rise 9% in 5MFY26 outperforming exports as overseas workers report routine mistreatment at airports
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ECC bans baggage car imports, approves circular debt management plan
Fuel prices to go up Rs2.56/litre as ECC tightens auto import rules, PIA gets bailout
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PTI rejects Imran's medical check-up move
Says govt can reduce tension by allowing leaders, family meet ex-PM
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IHC finds fake degree case against Justice Jahangiri maintainable
According to report submitted by KU, declares Judge 'an unknown individual'
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Shehbaz praises NAB's 'remarkable achievements'
Reaffirms govt's commitment to transparency
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Anti-graft drive reaches Rs12.3tr milestone
NAB's record recoveries, digital reforms transform country's accountability landscape
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Pakistan pledges $639.54m for polio eradication
Minister underscores polio eradication in Pakistan was a moral obligation, solemn duty to future generations
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Sindh secures $10m IFFEd grant to speed up education reforms
Grant expected to boost ongoing reforms aimed at improving governance, efficiency, service delivery
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Sindh Assembly calls for uniform child marriage law nationwide
House also commended Balochistan Assembly for passing Child Marriage Prohibition Bill 2025
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Six suspects dead, DSP couple injured in Shikarpur security operation
Accused were providing hideout to katcha robbers to commit crimes in the town
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Court extends remand of accused in Sharae Faisal riot case
12 suspects' physical remand extended for three days in case involving rioting, attempted murder, vandalism
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PML-N leaders back new democracy charter
Saad Rafique urges Nawaz Sharif to rise to occasion; play role in initiating a dialogue
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Pakistan consults Turkiye, Iran on Gaza plan
Dar speaks with counterparts on humanitarian, stabilisation roles
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Green Shirts roar back to rule Asia at Under-19 level
India stunned after entering final unbeaten; Opener Sameer Minhas scripts history
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Pakistan, Iraq pledge stronger bilateral cooperation
Zardari meets Iraqi leaders, vows joint fight against extremism, terrorism and narcotics
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Parks get fresh look under beautification drive
Horticulture Agency intensifies seasonal plant care, upgrades recreational facilities
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Pindi courts face growing case backlog
Courts decide 26,658 cases; 43,351 remain pending as year nears end
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Preps begin for BB's death anniversary
Liaquat Bagh to be washed with rose water as PPP plans daily vigils
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Twin cities' churches adorn festive outlook
Security tightened at religous sites, shopping peaks amid complaints over soaring prices
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Snowless December rings climate alarm
Experts warn of severe summer water shortages amid rising temperatures and forest fires
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Relief promised for University Town victims
Relief promised for University Town victims
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Govt forms committee to boost cybersecurity
NCICS to make national information security framework and assess vulnerabilities
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RMB valuation and limits of traditional exchange rate models
Global focus is on the Chinese currency, sparking debate over whether it is overvalued or undervalued
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Is trade deficit rooted in structural weakness?
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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Low inflation may be misleading
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, economy has been constrained by excess of rules, permits and approvals
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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US strikes kill five IS members
Forces say they struck more than 70 IS targets in what Trump described as 'very serious retaliation' for Dec 13 attack
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Wheelchair user flies into space
Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace, mechatronics engineer, was among passengers to cross Karman line
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‘Russian strikes aim to cut off Ukraine from sea’
Strikes have escalated even as US pursues uphill diplomatic drive to coax deal to end war
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal













































































































