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Sugar and the making of a rentier economy
Unproductive rents harm all of us but benefit a few people who use political connections to restrict competition
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India’s religious intolerance
One hopes that India (as well as Pakistan) will pay more attention to why they have been placed on this USCIRF list
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South African cricketer tests positive for Covid-19
The all-rounder announced the news on Thursday through his Twitter account
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‘70% infrastructure must be environment friendly by 2050’
WWF stresses need for sustainable development in post-coronavirus era
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Bank of England sees worst fall in 300 years
Says Britain’s economy on course to shrink by 25% in three months to June
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Lufthansa in talks for partial nationalisation
Demands support worth €9b in exchange for 25% stake in company
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Assistance package: PM aide discusses relief for SMEs
Says the main focus is to ensure that the workers associated with these small businesses are not laid off
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For May OGRA cuts RLNG prices
Per-kg price of CNG will also be reduced in Punjab, where RLNG is used in filling stations, in the same proportion
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Opposition seeks assembly session
Session to discuss the pandemic and address related issues
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Pakistan vows to back Uzbekistan
Uzbek deputy PM requests support for joining QTTA
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For dairy sector: Govt mulls zero-rated facility
Committee set up to review budget proposal as taxes cause losses to firms
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SBP reserves rise $259m to $12.33b
Central bank cites no reason for increase
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Oil, gas sector loses billions
Energy demand slumped in April due to coronavirus pandemic
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MQM-P demands resumption of trade
Local leaders say traders cannot afford further lockdown extension
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Govt launches Secured Transactions Registry
Initiative will improve access to finance for MSMEs, agri-borrowers
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After lives, Covid-19 starts claiming jobs
Online ride-hailing companies forced to lay off employees
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Textile sector calls for opening entire value chain
Industries having export orders have been allowed to operate only
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Court told non-Covid patients turned away
Lawyer claims patients denied admission without coronavirus certificate
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Unsung heroes in the Covid-19 fight
Nurses demand govt screen them for coronavirus on an emergency basis
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Teachers protest quarantine centre on campus
Teachers appeals Syed Murad Ali Shah to take notice of the violation
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Root 'optimistic' England will play home Tests against West Indies, Pakistan
The start of the English cricket summer has been delayed until July 1 at the earliest due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Final arguments sought in promotions case by 14th
Petitioners plead IHC to declare increase in CSB’s discretionary powers null, void
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Minister appeals to PM for resumption of train services
Rashid says all SOPs for prevention of Covid-19 will be ‘strictly’ followed
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LHC adjourns PML-Q plea hearing until May 11
Chaudhry brothers have challenged NAB chief’s authority to reopen 20-year old inquiries
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Kuwait supports PM Imran's call for global debt relief initiative
Kuwait's FM appreciates efforts of Pakistan in combating the challenges posed by coronavirus pandemic
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Trump tests negative for coronavirus, White House says, after report valet infected
The military official was identified by CNN as a personal valet to Trump
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PML-N downplays article on Shehbaz’s secret talks
Rana Sanaullah says PML-N president never gave any interview
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Three children among six civilians injured in Indian ceasefire violation along LoC
ISPR says Indian troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation with heavy mortars, artillery
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Govt issues post-lockdown guidelines
Transporters, construction industry told to ensure safety of passengers, workers
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Minority body approved by cabinet ‘violates’ SC order
Dr Shoaib Suddle-led commission tells top court religious affairs ministry didn’t cooperate for formation of council
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Saudi Arabia forms police unit to enforce coronavirus curbs
Fines of up to 100,000 riyals will be handed down to groups larger than one family gathering
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US pulling Patriot missiles from Saudi Arabia: report
Military assets being removed on assessment Iran 'no longer poses an immediate threat to' US interests: report
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Tribune Fact Check: PM Imran says Covid-19 curve is flattening after reading chart upside down
Indian media rehashes article from satirical Pakistani website sending Indian Twitter into a frenzy
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Govt expects pandemic peak by end of May, early June
FM Qureshi says govt plans to save both lives and livelihood
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Random testing falters in Karachi’s Kharadar, Kehkashan neighbourhood
Majority of residents unwilling to be tested for seroprevalence study in the two UCs
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Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
Hamza was reunited on Thursday with his mother, who whisked him into her arms after he arrived in a van
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Unregistered citizens in Karachi denied relief amid coronavirus crisis
Most welfare initiatives require identity documents, leaving them on the sidelines
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White House military aide tests positive for coronavirus
Military member in question is in navy and works in a unit providing valet services to Trump, according to a report
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PM Imran, Nigerian president discuss socio-economic challenges amid pandemic
Premier conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity with the government and people of Nigeria, says FO
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Special repatriation flights from US to start on May 10
Five more flights to bring back stranded citizens from Qatar in two weeks
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Pakistan added to UN coronavirus fund list
Top world body appeals for $4.7b more to fight virus pandemic
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EU envoys vow support to Pakistan during and beyond Covid-19 crisis
Envoy presents details of €142m Covid-19 package to PM Imran
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Khalilzad to press Taliban on curbing violence in new talks
Kabul frees over 900 Taliban fighters in prisoner swap so far
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Boy jumps from 11th floor after being named in #MeToo Instagram post
14-year-old was accused of molesting a girl in basement of apartment complex
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Army chief reviews Covid-19 relief operations, border security measures
Gen Qamar directs army to reach out to people affected by coronavirus outbreak, says ISPR
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'Pakistani, other ethnic groups ‘more at risk’ from Covid-19'
Scientists studying coronavirus have noted striking differences in death rates based on age, sex and ethnicity
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Pakistan, England series likely to go ahead with 'isolation bubbles'
The plan is for the squad to be kept in an 'isolation bubble' so as to reduce the risk of players contracting Covid-19
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'Feel disgusted knowing two members of rape chat group were in my class'
'Boys locker room' controversy once again raises questions over misogyny, normalisation of rape
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Prepare for what BJP-RSS regime plans to do in future, AJK president tells Kashmiris
BJP-RSS regime's vile repertoire includes false flag operations and attack on Azad Kashmir, warns Masood Khan
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International tourism to plunge up to 80% due to virus: UN
Widespread travel restrictions had plunged international tourism into its worst crisis since records began in 1950
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Pakistan scrambles to salvage truce
DPM Dar holds consultations with Iran, Saudi FMs
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Govt says FCC now NAB appellate forum
Tells SC constitutional court will hear bail pleas and appeals under amended law
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Valika HIV outbreak sparks fear, fury as families battle stigma
Cases among children climb to 80 as families seek justice and long-term support
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'Grandfather' unmasked as bank robbery gang's spotter
60-year-old suspect accused of tracking cash-carrying citizens from banks in dozens of heists
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Leadership hails Kashmir Martyrs’ Day
Reiterates support for the people of IIOJK
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Six senators skip entire Senate session
FAFEN says 32 lawmakers maintained perfect attendance
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K-P lawmakers set to forgo perks
Joint meeting expected to repeal controversial amendment after public outcry
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign social protection MoU
Tarar says Pakistan is honoured to host the OIC women’s conference
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PSX rebounds over 980 points on geopolitical hopes
KSE-100 closes at 182,242 amid oil price ease; banking stocks lead rally
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Gold prices fall after rise, silver remains on upward trend
On Thursday, gold prices rose by Rs3,600 locally
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World Bank approves $375.9m for Pakistan’s grid stability project
Project is first phase of 10-year programme to modernise electricity transmission network, reduce power outages
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PM task force rules out new ports
Committee implements 84 reforms in two years to unlock blue economy
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Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist
Brent futures are up 19 cents, or 0.25%, at $76.49 a barrel
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Pakistan, Turkey target trade of $5b
Current annual trade at $1.236b, ECO CCI president proposes joint business meeting
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IT sector exports could reach $15b in five to ten years, seminar told
Panelists at the seminar highlighted specific sectors with export potential
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Persistent selling caps PSX near 180,000
KSE-100 index falls 370 points, or 0.20%, amid geopolitical jitters
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Envoy, FinMin explore capital market avenues
Discussions also focused on strengthening engagement with international investors
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Seafood exports jump to $568m
Despite disruptions, shipments grow on better compliance with food safety standards
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Trade with Russia to cross $1b
Energy minister underlines need for deeper economic, transport connectivity
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Manufacturing recovery to be narrow-based
Textiles, autos, cement to lead as lower interest rates revive activity, say analysts
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Remittances hit $41.5b without structured support
Inflows up 8.6% despite Middle East tensions, but experts warn of policy gaps
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ADB cuts growth forecast to 3.7%
Raises inflation to 8.3%, warns of 10% US tariff risk
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PSX extends losing streak as KSE-100 sheds nearly 370 points
Market activity remained healthy despite the subdued performance, with 471 million shares traded in the KSE-100 Index
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Hormuz showdown engulfs Gulf region
IRGC claims Strait closed; CENTCOM disputes assertion US strikes about 140 Iranian military targets Tehran targe
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Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
Ukrainian president says plans to replace PM Svyrydenko
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UN chief urges halt to Gulf attacks, immediate return to diplomacy
Antonio Guterres warns renewed full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences for region, global economy
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US conducts strikes on Iran missile systems around Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports
IRGC targetes US rocket launcher systems in Kuwait in drone operation
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Lindsey Graham, US Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71
Trump orders US flags lowered to half-mast until Saturday evening to honour senator
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Former JAAC member urges leadership to withdraw Rawalakot long march, sit-in
Raja Amjad Khan says Rawalakot protest caused hardship and claimed several lives during prolonged unrest
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year
Zelenskiy signalled government reshuffle, with new leadership and changes in top law enforcement posts
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Argentina beats Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semis
Alvarez, Martinez score late as defending champions survive another scare to set up England clash
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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway
He scored a brace in a 2-1 extra-time victory
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
Adams started vs Mexico and Czech Republic, helping his team reach the knockouts before losing to Canada
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African results justify World Cup slots
Morocco were defeated in the quarter-final against France
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Jordan humbled to break try record
He achieved the feat after scoring a hat-trick for the All Blacks
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France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26
They roared back with four second-half tries
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Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP
Bezzecchi will miss the rest of the season after the crash
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Djokovic eyes Wimbledon return next year
The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner
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Deschamps-led France in familiar territory
He had to cope with personal tragedy during the FIFA World Cup
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Merino’s late goal sends Spain into Wrold Cup semis
He broke Belgian hearts with a late winner
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Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic
He clinched the Wimbledon semifinal 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against the Serb
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Mandhana stars in inaugural Lord's Test
She made 83 as India reached 285 on the opening day
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Fact check: Viral clips don't show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris after losing to France in FIFA World Cup
Viral videos do not show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris; they are old clips from unrelated incidents
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Egypt team gets heroes' welcome
They were eliminated in the Round of 16
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Can Messi keep delivering for Argentina?
The 39-year-old will face Switzerland in the quarter-final












































































































