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Beverages sector recovers as preferences shift
Consumption of soft drinks in households soared that helped sector recoup losses
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SWD gears up to rescue black bear
Bear baiting has been banned in province since 2015
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Govt removes age restriction for hiring CEOs
Upper age limit for appointment on top slot of distribution companies was 62 years
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Microfinance sector recoveries stall
Stakeholders hopeful for future because clients paid on time prior to Covid-19
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Attracting investors to stock, debt markets a challenge
Low-interest rates, rupee depreciation likely to discourage foreign investors
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Import of smuggling-prone items halves under Afghan transit trade
Imports of tea, tyres, textile and electronic goods fell 51% during first five months
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Driver chasing LHC judge’s car is a drug addict: police
Inquiry report says investigators could not find evidence of premeditated attack
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Turkey requires negative Covid test for all incoming passengers
Passengers who fail to provide a negative PCR test result will not be allowed to board planes to Turkey, says official
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Vehicle explosion rocks Nashville on Christmas, police call it an 'intentional act'
Police may have been the target given they were answering a report of a suspicious vehicle, says former FBI official
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Death toll from attack in western Ethiopia reaches 222, Red Cross says
PM Abiy Ahmed called the attack a “massacre” and deployed federal troops next day in the affected region
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Many just want a hug for Christmas this year, Queen Elizabeth says
94-year-old monarch repeatedly spoke of hope for future in her pre-recorded Christmas Day address
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Don't squander sacrifices of 2020, WHO chief says in Christmas message
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says vaccines starting to offer a way out of the crisis
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Russia jails historian for 12.5 years for grisly murder of student lover
Sokolov pleaded guilty to her murder saying she had driven him to 'a state of complete insanity'
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Explainer: The new coronavirus variant in South Africa - Are concerns justified?
South Africa identifies a new variant of coronavirus, which authorities believe is driving a surge in infections
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Hundreds protest against Nepali PM's sudden dissolution of parliament
Former prime ministers joined hundreds of activists who sat on road near KP Sharma Oli’s office
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American hunts down Markhor in Chitral using a bow
The US-based hunter paid $80,000 or Rs17.12 million to K-P wildlife dept as permit fee; '80% to be given to community'
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Hundreds protest against Nepali PM's sudden dissolution of parliament
After dozens of petitions, supreme court gives the govt until Jan 3 to provide reasons for the dissolution
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China will conduct talks on EU investment pact 'at its own pace'
Raises doubts about whether a deal can be sealed by year-end
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Modi calls farmer protests over contested laws politically motivated
At least six rounds of talks between Modi’s government and farmer leaders on the new laws have failed
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PTA issues notices to Google, Wikipedia over sacrilegious content
PTA has been receiving complaints regarding misleading search results associated with “Present Khalifa of Islam”
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Ivorian Christians celebrate Christmas in giant basilica
After nightfall worshippers descended on the church observing anti-virus measures
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UK imposes more lockdowns as new variant causes record cases
New variant may be 70% more transmissible than original
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes south of Philippines' Luzon island
The quake occurred at a depth of 144 km says the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre
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Americans celebrate Christmas Eve under spiraling Covid pandemic
The states of Tennessee and California have emerged as the epicenters of the latest surge
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US will require negative Covid-19 tests for all UK passengers - CDC
Passengers departing from the UK for the US must provide written documentation of their laboratory test result
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Hafiz Saeed jailed for over 15 years in another case
ATC convicts five other JuD leaders, imposes fines of Rs200,000 on each
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Local carpet industry in perils of pandemic
Business owners fear that the losses incurred during Covid-19 might hammer the final nail in the sector’s coffin
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Health ministry pushes for tobacco, soda tax law
Urges finance ministry to clear draft law
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Jinnah saw ‘peaceful’, ‘prosperous’ state
Founder’s achievements discussed on 144th birth anniversary
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Gang of car-lifters busted
Police said that they also recovered fake documents and number plates of vehicles
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Parking plazas to get roof-top food courts
Mahmood says facilities will be specially-abled friendly
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Pindi police nab seven criminals
The police will continue their operations against criminal elements
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Pakistan-Turkish Friendship Square opens
Turk ambassador inaugurates memorial on Murree Road
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60 kilns in Pindi adopt zigzag technology
Owners of remaining 114 kilns given Dec 31 deadline
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Quaid’s limo goes on display
A large number of people from different walks of life participated in Quaid's day celebration
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Covid-19 claims six lives in Pindi
At least 238 test positive for virus in the capital
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Twin cities set to celebrate Christmas today
Over 700 police personnel deputed, traffic plan issued
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Traders welcome property tax verdict
Hope IHC’s decision for audit will provide justice to all stakeholders
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JI challenges handing over PIMS to BoG
The government was making people unemployed instead of providing employment
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‘Capture’ of state land voided
IHC directs district administration to clear grabbed land in the city
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SHC orders large-scale action against beggar mafia
IGP told to take action against elements forcing street children to beg
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Body of man killed in ice factory blast identified
Body of man killed in ice factory blast identified
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LEAs told to assist KDA in action against land grabbers
SHC gives Sindh govt three weeks to submit reply on plea challenging the appointment of CM aides, advisers
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Court orders inspection of CNG cylinders
Traffic police told to inspect all vehicles, no matter who the owner
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ATC orders contempt of court proceedings against prosecutors
Sends two men accused of planning terror attack on physical remand
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Sindh reports 1,107 fresh Covid cases, 21 deaths
Sindh reports 1,107 fresh Covid cases, 21 deaths
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Consider including women in voters’ list: SC
Consider including women in voters’ list: SC
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‘Fake encounters’ mar Dolphin Squad’s image
Personnel of elite security unit recently shot dead a shopkeeper
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Man escapes from police custody
Proclaimed offender identified as Mubarak was crossing Ravi Bridge when he was intercepted by a police team
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Motorways closed as thick fog blankets Punjab
Visibility level drops to 200 metres
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Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Bhutto to be opened for public this month: Sharjeel Memon
Sindh minister calls project a ‘game changer’ for city traffic, claims will cut Karachi travel time by nearly an hour
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Fact check: Viral visual of bulletin claiming Imran Khan will be released this week is fabricated
Head of assignment at ARY News says, 'This is false information. We never broadcast this news'
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Govt has not approached PPP on new amendment plan: Bilawal
Warns no constitutional change possible without PPP nod; Aqeel Malik says no move to undo 18th Amendment,
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‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ set for China release in cultural milestone
Released in 2022, it became a Lollywood hit, earning $14m and becoming Pakistan’s priciest film
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‘Absolutely fine’: Talal Chaudhry rubbishes speculation of rift in Pak-UAE ties
Chaudhry cautions against developing false narratives that may harm relations
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Pakistani artist Waqas Khan awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
In 2013, he was shortlisted for the prestigious Jameel Prize at the Victoria and Albert Museum
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Information Minister Tarar slams ‘malicious campaign’ against Pakistan’s peace role
Information minister says propaganda aimed at undermining Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability
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Interior ministry orders NCCIA probe into Cambridge paper leaks
Government says Cambridge will strengthen safeguards after repeated examination paper controversies
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Search underway after Gwadar University VC, pro vice chancellor go missing in Balochistan's Mastung
Local administration, police, security forces conduct inspections of checkpoints and vehicles
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan ties growing stronger consistently: PM Shehbaz
Both countries agree to enhance capacity-building cooperation between their judicial systems
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Pakistan successfully conducts test of indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile: ISPR
Says missile 'equipped with advanced avionics, is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision'
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Inside Pakistan’s illicit cigarette crisis: How tax policy backfired
A thriving illicit trade of more than 40 billion cigarettes a year is undermining Pakistan’s tax policy objectives
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DPM Dar chairs meeting on tax policy proposals for forthcoming budget
Says committee reviewed progress on various proposals, emphasised the need for growth-oriented measures
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PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into economic power, cites nuclear journey as example
Says Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is for defence and not for offensive purposes
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FO reaffirms commitment to dialogue, rejects ‘misleading’ int'l media reports on regional tensions
Describes CBS report as 'misleading, speculative, and disconnected from factual context'
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Marine academy to get degree status, funds
Rs421m CSR support for training as Balochistan students to be included
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Geopolitical fears, oil prices drag PSX lower
KSE-100 sheds 952 points as foreign investors remain net sellers
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Reports on budget authority shift termed misleading
Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM's review committees are advisory in nature
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KSE-100 sheds 952 points on geopolitical jitters
Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499
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FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony
Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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Data-driven policymaking key to growth
IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly
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PSX erases gains as ME worries trigger selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading
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IPO launches digital transformation drive
DG says trademark, copyright & patent services will be fully digitalised in six months
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US delegation discusses trade with FinMin
American companies show strong interest in long-term investment opportunities
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Pakistan, China expand cooperation
Challenge SEZ attracts $150m investment as EV manufacturing tops trade talks
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Trade deficit fears mount
Business leaders urge honest budgeting as industrial slowdown, external pressures intensify
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Pakistan hit by 13% drop in capitalisation; HMB enters Frontier Index, SEARL exits
Brokerage house said HMB qualified for inclusion after meeting the required liquidity threshold
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State Bank receives $1.3b IMF disbursement
Support continues amid structural reform conditions; gold up Rs1,100/tola
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Meeting pushes for boosting ports' efficiency
Discussions on regulatory challenges, digitisation, stakeholder coordination, opportunities to attract regional cargo
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US authorities reportedly reconsider fraud charges against Gautam Adani
Reports say Adani hired Donald Trump’s personal lawyer to lead legal defence, reportedly offered major US investment
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Violent storm tears through India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing over 100
TV footage shows uprooted trees and billboards crushing cars after the storm
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Explainer: What is the ‘Thucydides Trap’ China's Xi warned about in talks with Trump?
Xi remarks come as global focus grows on whether US-China tensions can be kept from escalating
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France and Netherlands say all hantavirus contact cases negative
EU says it will step up exchange of information between its 27 member states to better combat hantavirus
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No hugs, ancient Greece and KFC: Five highlights from Trump-Xi talks
Trump praised Xi as a friend, while Xi urged cooperation over rivalry amid summit tensions
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Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories
Albanese’s family sued Trump in February, saying sanctions made daily life nearly impossible
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Xi seeks 'historic year' in China-US ties as Trump sees 'fantastic future'
Superpower summit focuses on strategic stability, economic cooperation and managing differences
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UK health minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
Starmer signals he will fight on as formal contest to replace him yet to be triggered
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Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz under Iran's 'management protocol': Iranian media
US says it redirects 70 ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, disables 4 others
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Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset
Chinese state dinners feature Huaiyang cuisine, known for subtle flavours and refined dishes
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Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting
'But the truth is that the UAE was directly involved in the aggression against my country,' FM Araghchi says
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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban
Urges regional cooperation with Kabul at SCO security meeting
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New Delhi says attack that sank Indian-flagged ship off Oman’s coast ‘unacceptable’
All 14 crew members rescued by Omani coast guard and taken to Diba port
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Israel says it inks $35m deal 'to extend F-35 fighter jet range' amid Iran war
Agreement with Elbit subsidiary aims to enhance long-range operational capabilities, Israeli defence ministry says
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South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack: report
Sends teams of experts to Dubai to conduct forensic investigation of damage to vessel
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Wood urges NZ to 'create some history' at World Cup
Nottingham Forest striker will lead the lowest-ranked side at the tournament
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'City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip'
They still have a chance of securing a seventh league crown
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US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Five counties required to pay visa bonds
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Canadian football ready for World Cup
They will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in their World Cup opener
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Inter Milan win Italian Cup
This is their second title this season
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Young tennis star honoured after ending 25-year ITF title drought for Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib receives cash prize, standing ovation as officials lament crumbling sports infrastructure
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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
They secured a 2-0 win over Lens to clinch the title
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Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
The 37-year-old became the fastest player to 14,000 runs in T20 cricket
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Alaves end Barca's bid for 100-point
Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first half made the difference in the game
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N Korean team ventures into South
Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women at ACL semis
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Mohsin Nawaz makes history: First time in Pakistan, a sports shooter awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Pakistan honours Mohsin Nawaz with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a first for any shooting sports athlete
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory


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