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PSX holds near 188,000 on heavyweight support
Easing T-bill yields lift sentiment despite mixed breadth, profit-taking
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SBP forex reserves cross $16b
Inch up by $16m; T-bill yields drop, spotlight shifts to stock market
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PHMA demands equal access
Local apparel, textile sector has expressed concern over government's decision to include rice sector
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Epic Angels backs Neem in key pre-Series A round
Fintech's regulatory sandbox entry signals global confidence in Pakistan's open banking push
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ADB warns Pakistan’s AI reforms outpacing state capacity
Says reforms in public services face data, capacity, coordination gaps
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Railway talks with Kazakhstan advance
Both sides discussed projects connecting Pakistan to Central Asia via rail, potential economic, trade benefits
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Nestlé's $60m sparks cautious optimism
Experts say green investment could help local industry meet EU carbon rules and expand food exports
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China finalises $1.5bn deals, signs $9bn MoUs with Pakistan
Investment minister says further $10bn Chinese investment expected in near future
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SOCAR to finalise investment in Feb
Finance minister also meets Bill Gates, highlights debt discipline, export-led growth at WEF
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Airport moved to privatisation list
Govt shelves Islamabad airport outsourcing plan as talk with UAE stall
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1,200 conferred civil awards, NA told
Cabinet Secretariat outlines privileges for recipients
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'Climate finance fails to deliver'
Fund far below Pakistan's needs despite global pledges, NA told
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6.5m 'blasphemous and obscene' posts blocked in a year
'Despite blocking of millions of websites through the web monitoring system, online fraud websites remain active'
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Multan Airport completes upgrade
Newly installed LED lights have enhanced illumination across the car park
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Government expands telecom spectrum to 600MHz to boost internet speed
Move expected to increase capacity by 200% and reduce network congestion
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Income tax bill sails through National Assembly
Minister clarifies BISP not disaster-response mechanism
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X rebuffs PTA attempts to suspend Imran
Authority tells IHC it approached platform three times since 2022
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IHC halts employee reinstatements
Bench upholds suspension of Mandokhail body proposals
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'Sinners' sinks its teeth into Oscars history
Vampire epic smashes Academy record with unprecedented nominations sweep
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Next generation takes centre stage at BRIT Awards
Olivia Dean and Lola Young top nominations
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Cold mornings revive age-old breakfast culture
From city streets to mountain villages, regional dishes continue to shape morning routines
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TV isn't dead — but changing fast
Manufacturers tout AI upgrades amid looming smartphone threat
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Govt to host 18 major sports events in 2026
Events to be held between January and June this year with preparations for 19th Sindh Games underway
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Minor girl 'raped', tortured in Sanghar; accused at large
Victim says she left home with friend; mother alleges son of landlord responsible
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Rimpa Plaza declared structurally unsafe
Temporary seal imposed until safety measures are completed
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Families protest slow Gul Plaza rescue
On sixth day after devastating fire, families protest calling for immediate action
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MQM-P expresses doubts over probe committee
Party demands PM, federal government constitute commission under Section 3 of Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act 2017
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Hope fades for missing father
55-year-old from Sukkur, who came to visit daughter, missing after Gul Plaza fire
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11 seized lions sent to Safari Park
Action came after a lioness attacked and injured a girl in Nawan Kot
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Four of a family die in road accident
Car lost control due to speeding, slammed into roadside tree, leaving vehicle wrecked
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Cop sets youth on fire over altercation
Constable sets Zaheed Masih on fire over minor dispute in Bahawalpur, leaving victim with severe burn injuries
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FIA cybercrime officers accused of abducting families, extorting millions
FIR says victims tortured and forced to pay cash, cryptocurrency
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Police deny fake CCD encounters
In detailed written report to LHC, police says establishment of CCD led to decline in robbery, murder, property crimes
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CM launches electric patrolling
Green Policing Units equipped with surveillance, speed detection equipment
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Knocking doors to eradicate polio
Environmental surveillance shows improvement in Punjab
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Rawalpindi retailers reject official rate cuts
Traders argue that the notified prices are between Rs50 and Rs200 below current market prices
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Statements recorded in Sana murder case
Judge restrains social media commentary as victim's mother, aunt testify
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Hattar traders protest urban property tax
Residents question the criteria behind urban area notification
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Sewing centres' closure hits women hard
Affected women and their families have demanded the immediate restoration of the centres
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'Paper mulberry removal cuts allergy cases'
NIH data shows sharp dip in pollen-related illnesses amid ecological restoration drive
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Low marriage grant approvals protested
Pakistan Railways pays marriage grant of Rs50,000 to small scale employees for their daughters' marriage
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Twin cities set for major water boost
CDA Randhawa said that construction of both dams was of critical importance to resolve the water scarcity permanently
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Freedom 250 Liberty Bell initiative launched
Chargé Baker reflected on the Liberty Bell's legacy and its connection to pivotal moments in US history
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Pindi WASA aligns pay, rules with Lahore
Agency also raises summer and winter uniform allowances
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Punjab to fix 190-day school calendar
Move aims to curb excessive holidays and improve overall academic system
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FM Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional developments in phone call
Foreign ministers agree dialogue, diplomacy remain way forward to promote peace, stability
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Independent AJK lawmaker Sajid Iqbal joins PML-N after election upset
Rana Sanaullah says PML-N is three seats away from a two-thirds majority in the AJK Assembly
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Six terrorists killed in separate IBOs in Balochistan
Three to four terrorists were in a mountainous area between Ziarat and Harnai, two were killed in Killi Zaik
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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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Pakistan's crypto gamble
State must first build constitutional, legal & regulatory foundations for crypto initiatives & partnerships
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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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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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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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Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan
Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance
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Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails
Iran’s IRGC dismisses Trump’s claim of backchannel talks as ‘lies’
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Pakistan refiner Cnergyico expands US crude imports amid Hormuz disruption
Cnergyico is also considering spot purchases against longer-term contracts with Vitol and other suppliers
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Iran says 60-day deadline 'lost its relevance' after US ‘violations’ of memorandum
Says that Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits
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Trump 'very happy' over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Shows how Middle East 'coming together' to defend itself in a 'more meaningful way', says US president
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EU foreign policy chief to present 'most far-reaching sanctions list' against Russia: report
Number of sanctioned Russian entities to rise by one-third if list adopted, Kallas says
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history
Case fatality ratio climbs to 46% as nearly one in two confirmed cases prove fatal, government data says
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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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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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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











































































































