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RDA to study inflatable dam on Soan River
Will help increase groundwater level
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Fake desi ghee sellers caught
District administration, food department jointly seize more than 200kg of desi ghee
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Despite hi-tech advances, many Europeans wary of taking Covid shot
Surveys have pointed to high levels of hesitancy towards inoculation in countries from France to Poland
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Russia is back — but in a different way
Any analysis of Putin’s priorities should begin with his geopolitical interests
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Track-II efforts
Prime Minister Imran Khan is actually pinning his hopes on the probable fault lines within the PDM
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Towards private sector-based LNG market
Despite challenges, business groups are seeing LNG trade as an opportunity
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Pitfalls of consumption-led growth
This recipe for growth may not be effective for economies like Pakistan’s
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Cotton sector cries for policy focus
Output falls as sector continues to suffer from operational inefficiencies
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Role of remittances in country’s current account
In current year, inflow of remittances has surpassed level of exports
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Wasted year for telecom sector
It becomes clear it is only telecom that can help in coping with pandemic
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Next round of Afghan peace talks to take place in Doha
Afghan official says many countries that volunteered to host the talks withdrew their offers because of Covid-19
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EU begins vaccinations to end Covid 'nightmare'
The vaccine is a hope for a return to normal from a pandemic that killed 1.76 million people worldwide
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France begins Covid-19 vaccinations as 78-year-old woman receives first dose
The French government is aiming to have an initial one million people vaccinated against Covid-19 by end of February
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Turkey says it killed 15 Kurdish militants preparing attack in northeast Syria
Our heroic commandos dealt another heavy blow to the PKK/YPG terrorist organisation, says Turkish Defence Ministry
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Putin decides to receive coronavirus vaccine – Kremlin
Russia launched a voluntary vaccination programme with the Russia-made Sputnik V vaccine earlier in December
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AstraZeneca Covid vaccine has 'winning formula': chief executive
The vaccine provides '100 percent protection' against severe Covid disease requiring hospitalisation
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Four killed, 11 injured in accident on Srinagar Highway
The incident involved an overspeeding passenger coach and three Suzuki pick-ups
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Ambassador Akram calls for ensuring equitable access to coronavirus vaccines
ECOSOC chief urges fully funding the $20 billion-short Covax facility, aimed at ensuring equal access to vaccines
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Deadly fire hits Egyptian hospital treating Covid patients - sources, media
The hospital was evacuated and closed and patients were transferred to a public hospital in Cairo
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Trump refuses to budge over aid bill, imperiling jobless benefits for millions
Many economists agree the bill’s aid is too low but say the immediate support is still urgently needed
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Bangladesh set to move second batch of Rohingya refugees to remote island - officials
Bangladesh relocated more than 1,600 early this month
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UK records 210 more Covid-19 deaths, cases rise to 34,693
Those dying with Covid-19 on their death certificates puts the UK’s death toll at 79,349
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UK to roll out Oxford Covid-19 vaccine from Jan 4, Sunday Telegraph says
Govt hopes to give the first dose of Oxford or the Pfizer vaccine to 2 million people over the next two weeks
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Beijing tightens Covid-19 curbs as cases detected across capital
Capital’s Communist party boss urges all districts to enter an “emergency” mode
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Man assaulted after mistaken for robber
The police took the injured man in their custody and shifted him to a hospital for treatment
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Welfare organisations redirect Covid efforts
The city cannot afford another complete lockdown
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Lawyers boycott court proceedings
KBA protests issuance of contempt notices to prosecutors
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Customs foils betel nut smuggling bid
Customs officials confiscated all the goods, including betel nuts worth Rs31.49 million
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Irregularities surface in varsity’s hospital, housing scheme
Additional deputy commissioner moves commissioner to take suo motu action
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Consumer court seeks SSGC reply on faulty gas connection
Petitioner complains supply remains suspended while he is regularly sent gas bill
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ATC declares 15 BLA members absconders
Issues lifelong arrest warrants for them, orders seizure of their properties
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Over 800 new Covid cases emerge in Sindh
The province's cumulative coronavirus tally has risen to 210,241
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Montenegro shutters national carrier
Montenegro shutters national carrier
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China amends criminal law
China amends criminal law
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Thai seafood sellers seek govt aid
Thai seafood sellers seek govt aid
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Extension in construction sector package sought
Nisar says it would support economy during second wave of Covid-19
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Despite pandemic, textile sector bounces back
Stakeholders still worried about country’s thin share in global textile exports
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EU firms hopeful of deal with China
Agreement on investment has been in works for seven years
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US retail sales rise as online shopping booms
E-commerce sales jump 49% in holiday season, according to Mastercard report
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Industrialists demand uninterrupted supply of gas
KATI chief expresses concern over 100% closure of captive power units
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China to become world’s biggest economy by 2028
Expected to leapfrog US due to contrasting recoveries of both economies from pandemic
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KE acquisition possible in 6 months
Shanghai Electric officials say timeline is subject to resolution of issues
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Iran's Rouhani says US wants vaccine payments to go via its banks
US President Donald Trump has imposed wave after wave of sanctions on the Islamic republic since 2018
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Police’s lack of restraint
There should be a fine ethical balance between protecting society and the rights of the people
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Intermittent ‘gas leaks’
Timely action in such situations is necessary to prevent further harm
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Malice and spite
Trump has shown a constant willingness to harness the worst forms of populist rhetoric
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Dead spirit of the Constitution
Constitutions are like operating manuals and a great guide in how to run a democratic system
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2020 — a year of hope?
Human indomitability will be the final ode to a year which tested and pained millions
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Ehsaas stirs up a genuine Pakistani revolution
Ehsaas is fundamentally re-writing Pakistan’s social contract
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Recognition, protection of students’ mental health
A relaxed mind will excel both inside and outside the classroom
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Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
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Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing
Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing
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What's in the MOU
What's in the MOU
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Rs3.562tr Sindh budget focuses on development
7% increase in salaries and pensions proposed Rs720b earmarked for uplift schemes Exemption threshold for agr
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Verbal slugfest breaks out in NA budget debate
PML-N, PTI lawmakers exchange insults; chair expunges remarks
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Balochistan prioritises relief
Unveils Rs1,089b budget Achieves Rs45.56b fiscal surplus Rs90b earmarked for healthcare Education sees 15%
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Nawaz seeks end to AJK sit-ins, urges talk
PML-N supremo stresses national unity, brotherhood
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NEPRA moved to raise tariff under FCA
CPPA seeks Rs0.82 per unit hike; regulator to hear petition on 30th
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PPP begins outreach to form G-B govt
Contacts made with MWM as polls body finalises results
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Current account surplus shrinks
Trade deficit widens as economic recovery lifts imports
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Oil, gas production falls short of target in FY26
Local coal beats expectations with output of 21.15 million tonnes
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IT exports hit record at $4.18b
Growth attributed to Pakistan's youth; 99% of skilled workforce in IT consists of young people
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New model to shield taxpayers from harassment
Faceless system to be launched in Oct to create blind between taxpayers and taxmen
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Sindh eyes Rs450b in sales tax
Bets on services tax to drive Rs690b provincial revenue in fiscal 2026-27
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DISCOs introduce simplified electricity bills
Energy ministry calls it step towards consumer-centric reforms
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Sindh's green push continues despite cuts
Solar, waste-to-energy projects power FY27 agenda
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PSX ends nearly flat after record rally
KSE-100 index adds 118 points in volatile session as investors seek clarity
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Footwear sector opposes Third Schedule inclusion
Says budget move will discourage documentation, put pressure on labour-intensive sector
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PSX ends flat after record rally
KSE-100 adds 118 points in a volatile session as investors seek clarity on all fronts
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Tech exports hit record $4.2b as current account returns to surplus
Adviser to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad says country posts a $459m current account surplus in May
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ECC overrules objections to EVTL lease extension
Investment minister's protest rejected; inquiry ordered into lack of competitive bidding
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Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz
Brent crude futures dip 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $78.80 a barrel
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Punjab budget raises tax rates
Loader vehicle taxes triple; sales tax input claims capped at 12 instalments
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques
Incident comes during period of increased attacks against Palestinians
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command
Removes ‘Indo’ from title, says decision reflects command’s long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques: Palestinian officials
Israel's military confirms the arson and graffiti on the mosques
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Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
Defends US-Iran deal, says he does not want an economic catastrophe triggered by continued Middle East war
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Clinton says Netanyahu is 'obsessed' with Iran, Saudi normalisation
Says issue of attacking Iran was a recurring topic
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command name after removing 'Indo' from title
says decision reflects command's long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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China offers humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon as warring sides move to end war
Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support
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Exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali Jinnah opens in Istanbul
'The Founding Memory of a Nation' exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Jinnah's birth
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'Turkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis is worrying,' says Israeli cabinet minister
'We are witnessing the rise of a new axis,' says Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli amid Netanyahu criticism
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Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal
Domestic critics say Netanyahu focused security away from the Gaza border and disregarded Hamas as a real threat
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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US Open practice begins in Shinnecock
Scottie Scheffler is seeking a career Grand Slam
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Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
He agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club
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England ready to take final step: Saka
They reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar
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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Both teams settled with a 1-1 draw
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener
Goals from Rezaeian and Mohebbi secured a point for Iran
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Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief
The NBA title was secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday
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Serena to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
She will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022
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Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
The former Liverpool coach was critical of Nagelsmann'sstarting line-up
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Iran head coach says team was ordered to leave US just after World Cup opener
Iranian national team head coach says his team is 'most repressed team in the whole World Cup'
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World Cup teams blast UEFA chief
A group of 13 World Cup teams complained about uninteresting matches
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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Ghana coach enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row
Queiroz is hailed in his native Portugal as a trendsetter
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Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal
Coach says team hopes to bring joy to Iranians everywhere
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Blood sport at the White House
Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to take the lightweight championship








































































































