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Tax shortfall
Pakistan's challenge is not the lack of tax measures but their uneven enforcement
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Fury vs Promise
Pushback from Iran has taken the Middle East by surprise, forcing President Trump to ask Italy, Oman for mediation
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The long shadow of conflict
Impact on the innocent goes beyond the present
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Op Ghazab Lil Haq to continue until Taliban halt support for terrorists: state media
Official says operation's duration depends on Afghan Taliban, whether they stand with Pakistan or terror groups
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Trump doesn't rule out sending US troops into Iran
Restates four aims: crush missiles, sink navy, block nukes, halt arming of militants afar
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PAA to shut Karachi, Lahore air routes during specific hours citing Middle East crisis
Commercial flight routes will remain closed daily from 9am to 3pm between March 3 and March 31
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Qatar says it shot down 2 SU-24 aircraft coming from Iran
7 ballistic missiles intercepted, 5 drones shot down, Defence Ministry says
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Pakistan’s 5G future starts before the auction: Here’s who is ready
Explore how Zong is leveraging 5G to power industrial automation and digital governance
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PM Shehbaz urges de-escalation and dialogue on Middle East crisis in talks with Syria, Oman leaders
Says Pakistan remains committed to working with brotherly countries to promote peace
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Khamenei's wife dies after being wounded in strikes: Iranian media
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, 79, had been in a coma since strikes on Saturday
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K-P halts crackdown on illegal Afghan migrants residing in province
Police clarifies that the move is temporary administrative measure, not permanent policy shift
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Pakistan beat Malaysia 5-3 to reach World Cup qualifier semi-finals
Goals from Rana Waheed Ashraf, Zakariya Hayat, Ahmed Nadeem, Muhammad Sufyan Khan and Muhammad Ammar secured the win
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Big cat policy faces uncertainty
In January 2026, two children were injured in separate lion attacks in Lahore
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PHF unveils reform plan to restore national glory
Federation announces reforms on governance, talent development, partnerships and structure
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US not veering into a new, endless war: Pentagon
Downplays fears the US attack on Iran can spark a new Mideast war and more losses
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US uses $4m apiece missile to shoot down single Iran drone costing $35k
Tehran's cheap, abundant drones outlast costly Western interceptors that are slow to replace
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Amazon's AWS reports outage after UAE data centre struck by 'objects'
AWS says recovery may take at least a day, requiring repairs to facilities, cooling and power systems to ensure safety
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Khamenei's death brings Khomeini's grandson into focus
Hassan Khomeini has a track record of urging reform and a rival of hardline candidates
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435 Afghan combatants killed, 188 tanks and vehicles destroyed in Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: Tarar
Information minister says over 630 Afghan operatives injured
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Pakistan making full diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in Middle East: FM Dar
Says negotiations, diplomacy the only way forward, and that Pakistan wants all parties to prioritise talks
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Kuwait shoots down US jets in friendly-fire incident, US CENTCOM says
All six crew members ejected safely, were recovered and are in stable condition
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Getafe deal flat Real Madrid La Liga title race blow
Martin Satriano scored the only goal in the contest
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Over 90% of global netizens condemn US-Israel aggression on Iran: survey
China’s CGTN poll finds 93.9% of respondents warn of escalating regional instability and damage to multilateral trust
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What more could Sahibzada Farhan have done?
Pakistan crashed out to the T20 World Cup despite Ferhan’s record performance
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Peyton Stearns wins ATX Open
She saved three match-points to secure a victory over Townsend
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Leweling doubles up as Stuttgart sink sorry Wolfsburg
He grabbed a first-half brace in 4-0 victory
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Arteta embraces Arsenal's 'Set-Piece FC'
The Gunners secured a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Saliba and Timber
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Juve stay in Champions League hunt
The Old Lady secured a 3-3 draw against rivals Roma
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Miami battle back to down Orlando
Messi bagged a brace in 4-2 victory
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World Cup tickets: Huge demand and sky-high prices
Match tickets are far from cheap for the tournament
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Bangladesh tackle gender barriers
They face daunting odds at their first-ever Women's Asian Cup
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President Zardari issues warning against use of neighbouring territory to 'destabilise our peace'
Opposition chants slogans against president
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Saudi Arabia denies lobbying Trump for Iran strikes
Kingdom rejects The Washington Post report, says it consistently backed diplomatic efforts
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As Ramazan nears its end, simple habits can help you stay energised
Spread water intake between Iftar and Sehri, eat varied nutritious meals, and keep exercise moderate
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Oil surges 9% as Iran conflict disrupts Middle Eastern flows
Brent hits $82 a barrel as tankers anchor outside Strait of Hormuz, US petrol prices may top $3 ahead of midterms
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FIA probes Pakistan karate team over alleged human trafficking in Moscow
If any individual from the team remains in Russia, attempts to escape to Europe, legal action will be taken
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Pakistanis stream home from Iran as conflict forces evacuation
Students, pilgrims, traders cross Taftan and Gwadar borders as instability deepens following US-Israeli strikes
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Drone hits British base in Cyprus, causes limited damage
First attack on British base in Cyprus since 1986; EU backs member states amid rising tensions with Iran
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Gold, silver rally continues in international and local markets
Price of gold per tola rose by Rs13,300 to Rs563,862 in Pakistan
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Iran strikes spotlight chances for North Korea to resume nuclear talks with Trump
Strikes on Iran could complicate renewed Kim-Trump negotiations
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Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns
Markets plunge, airports close and Ramazan events cancelled as strikes shatter Gulf's image as a safe business hub
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Saudi Aramco closes Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike, source says
Ras Tanura complex houses one of Middle East's largest refineries
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Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say
Trump decided to launch attacks on Iran with the excuse that they were 'preemptive' strike
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PSX tumbles over 16,000 points as panic selling over Middle East war triggers record single-day fall
Geopolitical shockwaves spark panic selling across the board as tension weighs on market sentiment
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India's economic growth slips to 7.8%, but still leads major nations
Govt projections under new data series marginally boosted growth for the financial year ending March 31
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Red Zone access restricted after Islamabad protests over Khamenei killing
Traffic police limit entry to Margalla Road and Marriott route as police disperse demonstrators, Section 144 imposed
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Over 500 flights cancelled in Pakistan amid regional tensions
Flights from Pakistani airports to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Sharjah, Dubai, Turkey, Iraq, Iran and others are cancelled
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Amazon cloud unit flags issues at Bahrain, UAE data centers amid Iran strikes
UAE cloud unit loses power after being struck by 'objects', Amazon urges customers to switch to alternate regions
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Iran rejects US talks as Larijani dismisses reports of renewed negotiations
Security chief says Tehran “will not negotiate” and accuses Trump of plunging region into chaos
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Normalcy returns to Karachi after deadly protests outside US consulate leave 10 dead
Universities shut, roads sealed amid security fears after clashes over Khamenei killing
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Two terrorists killed, three injured in Balochistan's Kili Zaik operation: security sources
Security forces recover ammunition, magazines, hand grenades, material used to make IEDs
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PM Shehbaz appreciates Trump’s support for Makkah defence pact
Also praises Trump for his 'courageous leadership', says it helped 'avert a nuclear catastrophe in South Asia'
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New provinces debate set for parliament today
Both houses expected to pass a proposed unanimous resolution concerning the Makkah Peace Accord
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SC corrects review error in murder case
Stresses due process, fair trial in cases involving life, liberty
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BEYOND MONUMENTS
Grand churches inspired awe, but the memory of a quiet nurse reshaped what faith and vocation came to mean
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Capital sees alarming rise in crime
Robberies expose security gaps; residents blame weak policing for rising insecurity
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Goods transporters defer strike for 40 days as talks succeed
Decision follows talks at Governor House, with transporters resuming operations as several demands are addressed
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Selling sympathy: Flowers, toys become cover for begging
While street vending provides livelihoods, children, women and elderly people are increasingly used to evoke sympathy
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JI begins sit-ins outside governors' houses over inflation, fuel prices
Party workers gather outside Karachi Governor House; Zafar says JI will take issues to their logical conclusion
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AJK Election Commission announces Aug 24 polling for eight reserved seats
Candidates may submit their nomination papers by Aug 20
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MQM-P calls for national dialogue with political parties on new provinces, administrative units
PPP minister Nasir Shah hits back at MQM-P, says Sindh will not be divided but MQM could be
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PMD forecasts rain, wind, thundershowers across upper, central parts from Aug 17-21
PDMA Punjab issues weather alert of the sixth spell of monsoon rains across the province
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Security forces kill seven terrorists in Balochistan's Kharan
Terrorists involved in looting, extortion, kidnapping, targeted killings, planning suicide attacks in Kharan, Lajay
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Is US drifting towards 'silent default'?
As federal debt nears $40tr, rising interest costs and inflation are reshaping risks
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Child stunting is Pakistan's hidden economic crisis
Malnutrition, not inflation or debt, poses greatest long-term threat to economic growth
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The gas that built Pakistan but left Balochistan behind
Energy-rich districts remain among least developed despite decades of gas production
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Pakistan's crypto gamble
State must first build constitutional, legal & regulatory foundations for crypto initiatives & partnerships
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Pakistan's 79th: time to live, not just survive
Four practical steps that can make daily life more livable without waiting for perfect growth numbers
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Earning S&P, Moody's next upgrade
Ratings growth requires lower debt, high revenues, strong external buffers
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Nvidia scales back funding guarantee
Chipmaker expected to provide less than $120b support for OpenAI data centre
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Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on revenue
AI company projects revenue of roughly $190-200 billion in 2028
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Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows to $94b
Google parent becomes largest institutional holder as bets multiply 100-fold
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Germany may continue to run some coal plants
Delays lignite exit report, fuelling expectations of longer plant operations
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Turkiye eyes stronger trade, new JVs
Says business leaders not merely conduct trade but also build bridges of friendship
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S&P 500 slips from record
With investors nervous about high valuations of AI-related stocks
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PDL satellite connectivity shifted to UAE
Ex-CEO flags challenges, calls for shifting back to indigenous network
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Spain explores trade, investment avenues
European nation offers expertise in precision farming, greenhouse technology
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Construction uplift package being studied
Govt mulls over setting up development bank, rationalising import and export policies
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Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day
Nearly 1,600 aftershocks recorded as death toll from Saturday's disaster reaches 53
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Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf declares 'military, political' victory against US, Israel
US President Donald Trump 'very happy' over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
US president cites cost of drills, Seoul's refusal to join war against Iran
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Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
Pontiff urges action to advance two-state solution
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Russia hits steel plant in new strikes on Ukraine
Kyiv attacks Moscow region
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BD PM not to visit India until Hasina extradited
Foreign ministry says propitious environment needs to be created for trip
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Iran says Qatar delaying probe into fate of pilots
Offers $30k bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers
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Eight Muslim nations rebuke Israel
Move comes as Tel Aviv rejects Gaza plan
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Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last
The forward has scored 976 goals for club and country during a career spanning more than two decades
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Pakistan, seven others condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza roadmap
Foreign ministers of eight countries say Israel bears responsibility for obstructing efforts to end the war in Gaza
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Arshad Nadeem crashes out of CWG
Nadeem looked completely off-colour as he bowed out early in the 12-man final, leaving fans shell-shocked
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Arshad Nadeem’s Commonwealth crown slips away after shock early exit in Glasgow
The Olympic champion delivers a dismal performance, failing to secure a top-eight spot
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Hamza, Nasir storm into pre-quarters in international squash event
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt
He advanced into the Washington Open quarter-finals
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Dulani stars as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in series opener
She struck her maiden T20I ton as the hosts registered a six-wicket victory
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PSL 12 window remains undecided
PCB weighs IPL clash as well as the Super Six proposal
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ICC confirms 12 host cities for 2027 ODI World Cup
The tournament will be played across 12 venues
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Newcastle manager Howe steps down
The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge
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Shahid Anwar highlights foundations of Pakistan U19 success
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best
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Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain
Team has been out of communication since suspected Thursday avalanche
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Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
He wants to enjoy being with him
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FIFA vows to go ahead with investment proposal
UEFA threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead
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Pakistan’s hockey revival gets a promising start against South Korea
Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the 21st minute
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UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
Reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the WC and other FIFA competitions to private investors
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Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies Test with finger injury
Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener











































































































