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CPEC entering next phase, says FM
He observes that the two countries have always strongly supported each other on core interests, major issues
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Senate panel seeks speedy completion of Karachi water project
Senate body decides to convene quarterly review meetings to monitor the K-IV, other important projects
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Fawad calls on president, PM to lead talks
Premier has given go-ahead to NA Speaker to proceed with negotiations between government, PTI
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Fashion designer Khadija Shah declared PO
Court also issues permanent arrest warrants against Khadija, other accused
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Sugar millers call for reducing Punjab cess
Suggest cess should be equal to levy collected in other provinces
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PSX falls for second day on profit-taking
Consolidation phase continues as KSE-100 defends key support zone
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Russia potato export ban discussed
Stakeholders push govt engagement to reopen key market
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Oil set for weekly gains on Iran, Russia supply risks
Brent futures up $1.58, or 2.55%, to $63.57 per barrel at 1741 GMT, US WTI crude up $1.60, or 2.77%, to $59.36
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Court adjourns hearing on super tax for Jan 12
Taxpayers' counsel contends withdrawal of petroleum concessions a violation of law
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State-owned entities' net losses jump 300% in a year
Revenues fall by Rs1.4tr while total SOE debt and liabilities climb to Rs11.7tr
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Planning Commission to be apex body for economic policy: Dar
Stesses need to empower PC to drive strategic policy priorities, effectively oversee public investment decisions
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21% profit surge for gas utilities draws criticism over efficiency losses
Industry stakeholders argue that fixed returns stunt gas sector efficiency amid rising circular debt
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Government begins outreach for Minerals Investment Forum
Envoys asked to mobilise global mining firms as Islamabad finalises April 2026 event
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Staples, energy push SPI up by 3.2%
WoW reading increases 0.12%; wheat flour and gas charges drive spike
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Remittances rise to $19.7b in H1
December inflows jump 17% YoY to $3.6b, supporting external account
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Neymar acquires 'Dark Knight' Batmobile replica
It will form the centrepiece of the footballer's collection
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Sydney Sweeney recalls childhood wakeboarding accident
She shares details of incident that left her with a permanent scar
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Princess Kate celebrates her 44th birthday
Celebration carries added significance as she reflects on healing, gratitude and resilience
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Disney+ plans TikTok-style short video feed
It will be introduced in the United States to boost daily engagement
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Conan O'Brien stresses importance of humour in Trump era
He notes it is more effective than rage for critiquing power
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Robbie GK excels as Kip Grady in 'Heated Rivalry'
Robbie GK excels as Kip Grady in 'Heated Rivalry'
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'One Battle After Another' leads the charge for Golden Globes
Critics say film conveys accurate depiction of the current situation in the US
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Rawalpindi Bar polls today
Tough contests are expected for the posts of president, secretary, vice president, and joint secretary
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Burnout, suicide haunt medics
Suicide rates among doctors are almost double those of the general population
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Pindi millers call off strike after police apologise
Issue surrounding raid at Wah Cantt resolved after talks, detained workers released
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Kachehri Chowk project cost balloons to Rs15b
From February 1, motorcycle lanes near Kachehri Chowk will be partially opened
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Drug trafficking bid foiled
Arrested suspect was identified as Hazrat Bilal, son of Mir Syed, a resident of Bara, Khyber district
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FIR denied despite judicial orders
Sources say complainant in 'fake encounter' case was expelled from police station
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Punjab forms downsizing body amid cash crunch
Five-member committee to review 44 depts, institutions
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Funds sought for launch of new water agencies
Payment delay may jeopardise newly established WASAs
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Walk organised to highlight Hyderabad's historical heritage
Participants visited various sites across city including KB Azeem Khan Library, Radio Pakistan Hyderabad
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Slain hari's family stages sit-in
End dharna on assurance of police to arrest nominated landlord
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CM reviews development portfolio
Development budget increased from Rs55bn in 2008 to Rs1,018bn in 2026
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SHCBA Hyd chapter rejects invitation to K-P CM
Says general secretary had issued invitation without consulting governing body
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Youth shot dead trying to catch robbers
Incident marks fourth fatal robbery in metropolis within first nine days of 2026
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Lyari varsity gets pro-VC, deans after 12 years
The university has also completed recruitment process of 18 lecturers across various departments
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Port city residents shiver at 7.1 Celsius
Siberian winds grip Karachi, mercury to drop further, says weatherman
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Police nab kingpin of kidney trafficking gang
Accuses target poor, innocent individuals facing financial hardships, enticing them with promises of cash payments
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Historic Clock Tower bazaars to get pedestrian-friendly makeover
Electric shuttles, heritage conservation planned around 130-year-old site
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Suspect held in kidnapping, murder case
Police reached spot, secured crime scene and collected forensic evidence
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CM Maryam orders updated free medicines list
Declares lapse in distribution untolerable
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LHC warns of criminal action over tree cutting
Court directs that matter be brought to notice of Director General PHA
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Nutrition stabilisation centre opens in Mardan
Eight-bed WHO-backed facility to treat malnourished children
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Jeep plunges into ravine in Shangla
One killed, six injured as speeding vehicle crashes on link road
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Chinese AI unicorn MiniMax soars 109 percent in Hong Kong debut
Rival Zhipu AI jumps 20.6% on its second trading day after $558m IPO
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Balochistan launches subsidised electric bike scheme for students, women
Provincial government covers 30% of total cost, balance paid via easy monthly instalments with partner banks support
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Pickpockets strike during K-P CM’s rally in Karachi
One pickpocket was caught red-handed, and four stolen mobile phones were recovered
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Experts say oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
Ocean heat rose ~23 zettajoules in 2025, equal to nearly 40 years of global energy use
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Rain washes out second Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I
Persistent rain forces match to be abandoned without a delivery being bowled as Pakistan lead series 1-0
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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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Adiala SP report flags Imran's blood pressue issues, recommends more family interaction to manage anxiety
Report says his vision is 'almost normal' now
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PTI demands Imran's immediate hospital transfer after jail report flags BP issues
Rana Sanaullah refutes claim that Imran not getting medical treatment, says best specialists provided to PTI founder
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Heavy rain wreaks havoc in twin cities, inundates streets and homes
At least one person was killed, 35 injured after multiple vehicles collided on M-2 motorway due to bad weather
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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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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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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











































































































