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Exorbitant prices of drugs
A packet of a blood pressure medicine was being sold for Rs1,200 instead of Rs170
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Acting VC vows justice in UoB video scandal case
Says strict action would be taken against culprits after submission of FIA’s report on Oct 29
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PAC irked by C&W department affairs
Officials reprimanded for not holding DAC meeting despite passage of three months
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Did a secret Afghan deal just happen?
Here is a free advice for India, take it or leave it
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Trudeau again
Trudeau’s victory speech was highly optimistic
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Local govt solutions for economic growth
Pakistan is one of the fastest urbanising countries of the region
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China-India rivalry — is it reversible?
China found its independence two years after India and Pakistan
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Negligence in anti-dengue campaign
Deputy Commissioner Asia Gull says all departments should participate to eliminate dengue
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The concealed suffering in Afghan conflict
Afghanistan faces a grim scenario as it confronts growing mental health problems
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Home stretch: OLMT project enters testing phase
Project’s maiden run announced from Dera Gujjran to Anarkali on October 28
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Four policemen injured in encounter
Police say infamous Ladi gang has become active once again in DG Khan
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CS orders expediting work on project
Chief secretary says that the PPRA should ensure transparency in the procurement of government departments
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Govt concerned about curbing graft: Naseem
Minister ducks question about recovery of allegedly looted money from Nawaz, Zardari
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LHC directs Dr AQ Khan to approach Islamabad court
Petitioner says he wants to live like a free citizen
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CM reviews progress on scheme
A housing policy for low-income segment should be devised on a priority basis, he says
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Reforms will revive economy: Khusro Bakhtiar
Says PTI govt is focusing on promotion of ICT, artificial intelligence, tourism and agriculture
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Governor approves Rs396m for pharmacy
Official letter for constructing facility has been sent to building department
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City reels under 30% surge in crime rate
Over last one year, three Operations DIGs, four SSPs have been changed in provincial capital
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‘Smart subsidy’ suggested for small farmers
In Pakistan, landholding is mostly concentrated in the hands of 10% rich landlords, who own over 50% of farmland
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Zero tolerance: Punjab to launch fresh push against corrupt ‘babus’
On CM Buzdar's directives, officers facing ongoing graft inquiries will not be allowed to serve
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PSX’s profit increases 16% to Rs31.46m
Risk-free investment in govt securities supports earnings
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In Pakistan, businesses continue to borrow amid economic slowdown
Real estate, auto, IT and pharmaceutical sectors record surge in borrowings
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Court issues show-cause notice to IO in murder case
Court gives a final warning to arrest K-Electric's staffer
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Police arrest 20 ‘street criminals, drug peddlars’
They seized weapons, stolen items from the criminals
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Shallwani announces polio vaccination campaign
He says contaminated water and sanitation system is a contributory factor
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NAB DG reviews the Karachi bureau’s performance
He says the policy of 'accountability for everyone' will continue
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Lack of banking channels hinders Pak-Iran trade
Iran consul general says this is giving rise to massive indirect trade
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PTI govt decides to close fertiliser marketing firm
Cabinet discusses rationale of running corruption-plagued NFML
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SHC orders formation of ‘Cancer Authority’ in Sindh
176,000 people affected by cancer in the past five years, says health DG
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Large-scale manufacturing contracts 6% in Jul-Aug
It signals deeper economic slowdown that will increase unemployment
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Karachi Biennale 2019 - Making art a layman’s affair
‘There is a dearth of public art and museums, art needs to be taken out of galleries’
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Heatwave destroys one-third of cotton crop in Pakistan
Senator stresses need for developing heat-tolerant, insect-resistant seed varieties
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Accessibility denied: Pedestrian bridges - an insurmountable hurdle
The city government built only five bridges with ramps and two of those have been demolished
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Top ministers decry JUI-F's Azadi march
Azam Swati says Fazl’s anti-govt protest portrays ‘Modi’s narrative’
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Sindh cabinet approves 0.5% job quota for transgender persons
The fixed quota will be applicable to all government departments
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FATF 27 points to be implemented by Jan 2020: Azhar
PTI minister says autonomous global money-laundering watchdog secretariat would be established
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Fazl moves to Sindh ahead of Azadi march
Maulana Fazlur Rehman will convene party’s Shura meeting in Sukkur today
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PM Imran seeks to expedite setting up of SEZs
PM Imran says provinces will be taken on board for this federally-led initiative
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PTI govt moves to unearth benami assets
Benami Transaction (Prohibition) (Amendment) Ordinance is among eight ordinances that the federal cabinet had approved
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SC converts death sentences to prison terms in 2010 Sialkot case
‘Vendetta cannot equate itself with justice’, says apex court in judgment on mob murders
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Nawaz Sharif’s health deteriorates amid low platelet count
Maryam, sister rushed to hospital to meet ailing father
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PTI govt in search of ‘suitable private counsel’ in Justice Isa case
Many prominent lawyers approached but all rejected to defend PTI government
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Opposition unanimous on PM’s ouster
Durrani says opposition leadership will not hold separate meets with govt team
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Doctor suspended after baby born without a face
Baby was born without a nose, eyes or part of his skull but the deformities were only discovered during his delivery
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Gang involved in robbing foreign travellers in guise of security officials busted
Suspects used to follow people to rob them on their return from airport after identifying themselves as law enforcers
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Zuckerberg open to scaling back Libra plan
'The goal of Libra is to build a global payment system rather than a currency'
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Trump announces Turkey sanctions 'will be lifted'
Says a 'small number' of US troops would remain in Syria
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Police gear up to counter Azadi marchers with full-dress rehearsal
Ant-riots squad carries out water-cannon, teargas shelling and baton-charge drills in Rawalpindi
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Smartphone malware targeting Pakistani officials, says report
BlackBerry identifies espionage campaigns attempting to steal sensitive data from mobile devices
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Young at heart: A town where the old stay fit with Pokemon Go
The 75-year-old spends up to six hours a day walking the streets of Badalona chasing after digital ghosts and monsters
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IHC extends stay on additional motorway toll
NHA tells court it has started implementing order against 50% extra toll collection
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Govt reduces petrol price by Rs4.08, HSD by Rs2.45 for August 4
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs331.95 per litre and HSD to Rs389.93 under the new pricing system
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'Your countdown has begun': Bilawal warns of launching movement against govt over alleged rigging in AJK polls
Says struggle for right to sovereignty, ownership, and livelihood will continue across the country
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Polling set for LA-27 Kotla and LA-28 Lachhrat
Polling was deferred after adverse weather conditions prevented election material from reaching the stations in time
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Brick kiln crackdown raises livelihood concerns
1,912 kilns have so far been demolished, with each kiln providing employment to around 15 families
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PML-N consolidates lead with 23 seats in AJK elections, PPP stands second with nine
Voter turnout is encouraging, with 46.3% participation in Mirpur Division and 53% in Muzaffarabad Division
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Swat mourns Kabal Police Station suicide bombing
Complete shutter-down strike observed; martyrs laid to rest amid poignant scenes
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Public dental care falls short as demand outpaces capacity
Limited facilities, long waiting times and lack of advanced treatment leaving patients without timely oral healthcare
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Islamabad ATC grants police 3-day physical remand of former senator Mushtaq Ahmad in AJK protest case
Former senator held protest after alleged detention over AJK unrest
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Tarar slams PPP's 'baseless accusations' on AJK polls, urges ally to accept results
Says political point scoring is part and parcel of the election process, but focus should remain on development
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PPP alleges collusion in AJK polls, vows to challenge results through legal forums
Says the AJK Election Commission appears to have become the B-team of the PML-N
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Azma Bokhari says PML-N's AJK victory reflects public confidence, rejects PPP rigging claims
Punjab minister says voters rewarded PML-N's governance, dismissing PPP's election complaints as politically motivated
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AJK govt rubbishes BBC report on Rawalakot unrest and casualties
Information secretary says facts presented in report are incorrect, published without any verification
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Religious scholar Mufti Jana Mir killed in blast in South Waziristan's Wana
Former aide to Aman Lashkar commander targeted inside a supermarket with a pressure cooker bomb
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Information ministry accuses Al Jazeera of misrepresenting AJK elections
Reminds foreign media reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi requires prior approval under publicity guidelines
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Iran peace hopes boost stocks, weaken Brent crude oil
Crude futures sank $4.40, more than 5%, to $83.52 a barrel
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PSX jumps over 2,100 points on lower oil prices, global optimism
Buying sweeps banking, cement, energy and power stocks amid optimism over lower global crude prices
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Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action
Yen jumps after the rare bilateral move, with markets watching for more support
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Petroleum deregulation is not enough for energy security
Refinery upgrades, storage, and diversification are equally critical
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Surging M2 undermines export competitiveness
Fiscal financing, credit expansion, bank deposits boosted by remittances expand broad money supply
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The pension time bomb
Govt spends up to 87% of PSDP on retired staff, private funds offer escape
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The wrong way to define economic security
US military-industrial complex and USSR's militarisation sidelined citizens; China didn't
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IT sector sets sights high to gain AI edge
Tech exports cross $4.6b mark; experts call for shift from low-cost labour to high-value products
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Incentives: exporters must deliver
Rs98b being directed towards productive capacity, employment, exports
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Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen, sources say
Finance minister Satsuki Katayama reportedly to confirm move Monday, first such effort since 2011
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Maize exporters urged to diversify
Seminars explore export promotion, good agri-practices for maize, sesame seeds
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PSX sheds 2.3% in July despite late recovery
KSE-100 index rebounds in final week over easing of geopolitical tensions
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US buys yen in a first over a decade
Washington intervenes to support Japanese currency near 40-year lows
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Exxon, Chevron warn of continued high fuel prices
Exxon CEO says due to war on Iran refining challenges will remain for a while
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Steel tax now tied to power use
FBR targets per-unit consumption, sets Rs30 rate for most, Rs5 for scrap importers
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China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks
Western countries frame China's policies as mercantilist and opposing global trade rules
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Trump says US-Iran talks to begin Monday after shelving planned strike
Trump repeatedly issued threats to escalate war on Iran in late February, only to allow more time for talks
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Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza despite truce
Israeli minister says no deal to halt attacks
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Celebrated Nepali climber Purja's body found after avalanche disaster
Rescuers recover Purja's body on Broad Peak at 5,700 metres
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Negotiations between Iran and Oman over Hormuz in final stages, Tehran says
Iran denies seeking halt to US attacks, agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Female bomber kills at least three, injures 21 near Moscow restaurant
Unverified social media reports suggest Russian military commander was the intended target but remained unharmed
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Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire, authorities say
Ferry engulfed in flames as tugboat and passing vessel rescued passengers gathered on the bridge and bow
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Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli minister says no deal to halt attacks
Israeli warplanes carried out separate strikes across the enclave in the northern Gaza City
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Death toll in Ceuta migration crisis rises to 72
More than 48,300 migrants return to Morocco as Spain steps up border security
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Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru's Nazca Lines
Cessna Caravan carrying German, Italian and Spanish tourists goes down near Socos, officials say
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Israeli strikes kill seven day after deal
Attack also damages a hospital's medical supplies
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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










































































































