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Cement sales grow 5% in August
Stand at 3.52m tons against 3.35m tons in August 2019
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An unlikely cradle for entrepreneurship
Big cities may be tempting targets for start-ups, but it is smaller towns that offer opportunity
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Ministry admits violating visa policy in Cynthia Ritchie’s case
Interior ministry tells IHC US blogger applied for work visa but was granted business visa twice
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Islamabad High Court dismisses plea for reopening schools
Says it can’t interfere in executive matters; minister dismisses news of schools remaining closed till Oct
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Citizens call for accountability, reconstruction
Eight days after rain left Karachi devastated, angry protesters gather at Frere Hall
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India coronavirus infections near 4 million, closes in on Brazil
Asia’s worst-hit country is now just around 60,000 cases behind Brazil, which has around 4 million confirmed cases
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In Indonesia, shock coffin tactics nail coronavirus risks
As Indonesia struggles to contain coronavirus cases, authorities are trying shock tactics to catch public’s attention
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UN lauds Pakistan’s role for Afghan peace process
UN will be working with international partners to support and host countries throughout process, says Deborah Lyons
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Oil prices hold above $44 per barrel
Head for biggest weekly drop since June on demand concerns
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Indian and Chinese defence ministers set for meeting in Moscow over border row
This would be the highest level political contact since tensions flared along their disputed mountain border in May
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Quetta IED explosion injures four during Friday prayers
IED was mounted on a motorcycle parked near a mosque on Sariab road
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'Flying' electric speedboat debuts on Switzerland's lakes
Candela Seven can hit speeds of 55 km per hour when its foils lift it out of water
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Iran's coronavirus death toll rises above 22,000 - health ministry
With the total number of identified cases spiking to 382,772
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Widespread Covid-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says
Stresses the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety
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Fully loaded supertanker catches fire off Sri Lanka
The South Asian island country begins towing the tanker after it began drifting towards land
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'Never forgive, never forget': Scarred survivor haunted by Beirut blast
With at least 190 dead and many more injured
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Apple commits to freedom of information and expression in human rights policy
Apple has come under fire for removing virtual network apps from its App store in China
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Serena faces old foe at US Open: Her inner critic
Williams claimed her 102nd match win on Tuesday and gunning for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title
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Murray hopes to build physical conditioning to revive career
With recent injury struggles, Brit accepted it would be "extremely difficult" to add to his three Grand Slam titles
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Djokovic resumes 18th Slam chase on US Open day five
Serbian goes up against 28th seed Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in the first evening match at Arthur Ashe Stadium
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Internet giants could be fined up to $12 million under Austrian hate speech law
Austria plans to oblige large internet platforms like Facebook and Google to delete illegal content within days
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Mum's the word as 'Band of Mothers' reach US Open third round
Pironkova believes combining motherhood with the life of an elite tennis player requires planning and motivation
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No qualms about Ferrari move, says Sainz
Spanish driver will be replacing four times world champion Sebastian Vettel at Maranello
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Fear factor long gone as England embrace Iceland reunion
Iceland will forever bear a scar for English football after an embarrassing exit at Euro 2016
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Hamilton takes Formula One's 'party mode' ban as a compliment
Mercedes have started all seven races this season on pole position and won six, with the Brit triumphant five times
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England's men's and women's teams receive equal pay, says FA
On Wednesday, the Brazilian Football Confederation also committed to paying both genders the same amount
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Serena advances to US Open last 32, Murray crashes out
38-year-old dispatched unseeded Russian Margarita Gasparyan 6-2, 6-4 in a near-empty Arthur Ashe Stadium
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Spain's Gaya nets late goal to snatch draw with Germany
The Germans next travel to Switzerland on Sunday, while the Spaniards host Ukraine
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Three-year-old falls prey to polio virus in Balochistan
The fresh case recorded from Pishin district has raised provincial tally of polio cases to 17
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UK sees just 30%-40% chance of Brexit trade deal: The Times
Britain left the EU on Jan. 31 but talks have so far made little headway on agreeing a new trade deal
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Facebook to limit last-minute political ads in final US election push
Facebook said it will stop accepting new political ads week before US election day on November 3
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Gamers left reeling as India pulls plug on Tencent's PUBG in China spat
For tens of millions of Indian gamers, PUBG videogame was a welcome distraction from coronavirus pandemic
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Court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Sharif
Directs foreign affairs ministry to implement order
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Opposition APC on 20th
Leaders to discuss options of in-house change, fresh elections
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Eight K-P varsities without VCs
Calling-attention-notice submitted in K-P Assembly
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K-P announces finance commission 2020-21
Commission to be led by K-P Finance Minister Tairmu Jhagra
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UN inaugurates skills project for women in Quetta
The project is aimed at improving their skills and income-generating capacity
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Flood wreaks further havoc across K-P
PDMA says at least another 30 people were killed in K-P
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K-P govt approves land for women university in Swat
Sub-campus of engineering and agriculture to be constructed on 300 kanals land
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68,000 tickets issued to bikers
A punitive measure but to ensure a safe road environment in the capital
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Railways police arrest two metal thieves
The Railway Police registered cases against both suspects
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CDA to set up first-ever food lab
Capital Development Authority’s chief summons DWP meeting next week
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Capital’s traders deplore licence, tax notices
Terming the notices as detrimental to the economic health of trading activity in the federal capital
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3 suspects, 5 cops hurt in Haripur shootout
Residents started firing at the police squad
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Minimum wage violators penalised
Challans were submitted to a local court
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15 cops suspended for misconduct
Islamabad Police Lines Headquarters Additional Inspector General issued an order
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Murder suspect arrested
Further investigation was under way to ensure arrest of his accomplices
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Boy with disability assaulted
The police officials says they have started investigation
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Dengue threat high in September, October
DC has instructed to spray chemicals for killing dengue larvae in all schools and educational institutions
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Laser light ‘distracts’ pilot landing at IIA
Laser light ‘distracts’ pilot landing at IIA
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Tarar says IWT cannot be revoked unilaterally as Pakistan plans legal, technical briefing for experts on treaty
The transboundary agreement was 'suspended' by the Indian government last year after the Pahalgam attack
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29 terrorists killed in 'calibrated strikes' along Pak-Afghan border, says Tarar
Tarar says strikes on Paktia, Paktika and Kunar follow recent terrorist attacks in K-P, Balochistan, Sindh
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Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over terrorist attack on Rangers camp in Karachi
Says Karachi attack proved that Afghan soil continued to be used for terrorism inside Pakistan
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PM Shehbaz offers condolences after helicopter crash claims 14 lives in Saudi Arabia
Says Pakistan stands in solidarity with Saudi brothers, sisters in hour of grief
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Imran, Bushra Bibi move SC for sentence suspension in £190m Case
Separately, IHC removes objections to Imran, Bushra solitary confinement petitions
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TTAP says police stopped delegation from travelling to AJK to join sit-in
Spokesperson says police told delegation they were instructed by seniors not to allow entry into AJK
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29 terrorists eliminated in precision retribution strikes
Forces destroy terror havens in Paktia, Paktika, Kunar after attack in Karachi
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PPP, JUI-F announce alliance for AJK polls
PPP withdraws two candidates; JUI-F to back PPP nominees in remaining constituencies
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Cybercrime wave exposes online security gaps
Rising online fraud and account hacking fuel calls for tougher enforcement, greater public awareness and stronger cybe
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SPSC moves FCC against SHC recruitment order
Commission challenges directions to seal confidential answer scripts
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Sindh Assembly approves Rs3.652tr budget
House authorises Rs165b in supplementary grants
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Pakistan moves to salvage fragile ceasefire
Dar holds talks with Saudi, Iranian, Bahraini, UK and EU counterparts
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Uniting faiths, strengthening Pakistan
The National Paigham-e-Aman Committee’s model for peace, inclusion and national solidarity
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KPT sets cargo handling record
Surpasses previous all-time cargo handling record of 54.685m tonnes
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PSX sinks over 1,150 points as early rally fizzles
Fragile US-Iran ceasefire, higher crude prices dampen investor sentiment
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Climate vulnerability deepens as flood survivors rebuild lives
One year after deluge, many families remain trapped in cycle of poverty, debt and uncertainty
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Budget reaffirms commitment to trade liberalisation
With lower tariff, tax rates and advanced tech, grey economy will diminish
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High reliance on remittances
Pakistan lacks strategy to turn migration into sustainable development
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GDP a misleading measure of progress
Growth that does not reduce poverty or create jobs is a vanity measure
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Converting goodwill into growth
A two-pronged approach on Iran ties and global marketing is needed
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VW overhaul could be 'biggest in history'
Weighs up to 100,000 job cuts in sweeping restructuring, four plant closures
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PSX climbs 0.36% amid easing oil prices
US-Iran peace roadmap lifts sentiment, pushing KSE-100 up by 649 points
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Traders demand immediate reopening of cotton market
One year on, exchange sealing paralyses trade, sends negative signals to foreign investors
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Govt vows to empower small businesses, accelerate growth
PM aide says reforms will help build innovation-driven, globally competitive economy
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PVARA chief demands global role
In Zurich, Saqib demands developing nations shape tokenised money framework
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Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg
Move aims to stabilise currency markets ahead of IMF funding talks
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Electronic payments reach 3.7b transactions
Digital channels drive 92% of retail volume as Raast, mobile banking surge in Q3 FY26
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Institutional backing urged for MSMEs
LCCI calls for easier finance, policy consistency as number of SME borrowers grows
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Glass industry pushes for 5% profit benchmark
Association opposes higher 10% margin in soda ash anti-dumping case
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Fact check: Viral video of huge waves washing away people, cars during Venezuela quakes is AI-generated
Video on X was later assigned the 'Made with AI' label, indicating that it had been identified as AI-generated media
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Iran's attack on US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain
Viral compilation contains multiple unrelated, AI-generated clips, originating from different years and events
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Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, US official says
Axios, citing a senior US official, said talks would resume Tuesday in Qatar
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Iran says $6B of its funds in Qatar ‘should be released’ under US deal
Iran and Oman hold first meeting of joint committee of Strait of Hormuz, Gharibabadi says
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Hormuz traffic drops after fresh vessel attacks fuel security concerns
Some ships continue to cross the waterway after strikes, but shipowner confidence remains uneven
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Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, Israeli cyber chief says
Says some groups are very skilled, but 'we can handle them, but we have to take them seriously'
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Europe records 1,300 excess heatwave deaths
France bears the brunt as Germany, Italy also swelters
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US-Iran truce hangs by a thread after fresh strikes
Iran fires missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait Trump threatens overwhelming military response Shipping and diploma
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Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
Task force set up to ensure supplies
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L





























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