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Capital market development termed vital for growth
SECP aims to expand investor base to 2.5m through greater financial inclusion
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Reserves down $1.24b on debt repayments
SBP's forex deposits drop to $17.2b; rupee hits 19-month high; gold steady
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$3b Saudi rollover 'all good': FinMin
BISP vacancies spark Senate clash as Aurangzeb pushes digital payments
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Bilawal slams govt for punishing whole of AJK for actions of protesters
Proposes truth commission, urges both sides to halt actions until inquiry is completed
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History reimagined, frame by frame
Light Chaser Animation transforms China's celebrated Three Kingdoms era into an animated epic
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'Superman' flies high at super awards
DC blockbuster leads Critics Choice Super Awards with six nominations
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Swift, Kelce step back into the spotlight
Couple makes first public appearance since wedding
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Zendaya plans timeout to unwind
After a whirlwind year of five major releases, Hollywood's busiest star says she's ready to disappear from the spot
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Ayeza Khan's playful throwback sparks debate
Actor's joke about ChatGPT strikes a generational chord
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Can Pakistani dramas go global
Streaming talks renew hopes, but industry veterans warn international audiences demand much more than familiar family
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China unveils first consumption-focused five-year plan to drive growth
Beijing aims to boost domestic demand, target 60 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030
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Global shift
Profit-taking in capitalism has no upper-limit, nor is there any moral code that it won't breach in this pursuit
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Déjà vu
Terrorism is akin to softening the battlefield before a full-on assault in the shape of an insurgency
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Educational laws, ignored
Private schools are supposed to reserve at least 10% of their total seats for underprivileged students
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The SAARC question
India, like the rest of Saarc, is dealing with several problems
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A vote against Israel
American legislators are becoming increasingly introspective, keeping a close eye on the upcoming midterm primaries
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The architecture of inequality
Findings reveal a striking concentration of income and wealth
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Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, White House says
White House says Trump will attend World Cup final, calling it the most watched and secure in US history
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US caps student visas, limits Chinese journalist stays to 90 days
DHS rule sets fixed stays for student, exchange and media visas, replacing duration-based admissions
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China posts steady 4.7% growth, defies global headwinds
Strong H1 growth driven by innovation, high-tech sectors and resilient domestic demand despite global slowdown
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LHC introduces transport monetisation policy, allows judicial officers to buy vehicles at depreciated rates
Replaces official transport facilities with a monthly allowance for judicial officers across Punjab
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UK opens probe into TikTok's child safety measures
TikTok said it met UK online safety rules, after the law tightened protections for children last year
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EU tells Google to share search data, open Android to AI rivals
EU targets Big Tech under Digital Markets Act, ordering firms to open competition and give users more choice
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Zidane era beckons for France
Le Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat against Spain in the semifinal
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England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit
The German came under fire for his defensive tactics
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Court extends remand of three suspects in foreign women assault case
Grants investigators more time to recover weapons, cash, and other alleged case property
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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever TdF stage
He launched a long-range sprint to claim victory
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A place called home: US Soccer's hope for the future
They reached the round of 16 before crashing out against Belgium
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French lawmakers back bill to remove statute of limitations for serious crimes against minors
France extends no time limit for prosecution to serious crimes against children, beyond crimes against humanity
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Hamilton eyes Schumacher's record
He returns to one of his favourite circuits for the 20th consecutive year
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Zaman Sohail, Fareeha Siddiq Crowned National Chess Champions
Zorais Shabkhez finished as runner-up with 4.5 points
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Hesson to complete Pakistan contract
He has no intention of accepting the England Test job
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Peshawar’s taxi driver keeping MMA dream alive amid official neglect
Muhammad Ibrahim and Ismail Khan battle poverty, injuries, and lack of support to nurture mixed martial arts
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Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
Threat to the Red Sea and its Bab el-Mandeb gateway risks hugely exacerbating the global energy crisis
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PM Shehbaz warns fresh US-Iran tensions could again impact country's economy
PM reviews fuel supplies, orders action against those creating artificial shortages of petroleum products
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British premier backs calls for FIFA investigation over Argentina Falklands banner
After Argentina's 2-1 win, players displayed a banner saying "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" in Atlanta
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8 more Bangladeshi children die of measles-like symptoms
Measles deaths reached 95, with 197 confirmed cases and 974 suspected infections reported in 24 hours
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Trump promoted companies on Truth Social days after buying their stocks: CNN report
White House spokesperson denies Trump has ever used public office for financial gain
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Azerbaijan supports establishment of Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital: president
Azerbaijan's president told the Palestinian PM his visit would help strengthen fraternal ties between both nations
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China opposes any US military action against Cuba
Foreign Ministry spokesman cites UN Charter and urges Washington to end threats after report on Pentagon planning
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Gwadar emerges as new bunkering hub
Commercial bunkering will boost maritime traffic and Pakistan's regional shipping ambitions
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Italy's parliament backs Meloni's contested electoral reform
Opponents denounce move as an attempt to help PM Meloni retain power in the next election due in 2027
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Iranian army warns US to expect ‘surprises’ if escalations, memorandum violations continue
Iran said a US strike near a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz forced the evacuation of 211 young patients
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Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand's South Island, tsunami alert lifted
National emergency management agency advises people to stay away from harbours, marinas and rivers
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Escalating Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say
Witnesses said an airstrike hit a residential building in central Gaza's Nuseirat camp, damaging nearby homes
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Paresh Rawal calls Akshay Kumar's INR2.5b legal notice an 'emotional reaction'
Veteran actor says he remains committed to 'Hera Pheri' and will return whenever the film is made
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian Navy destroying ship in Strait of Hormuz amid renewed tensions
Viral video is old, showing a US Navy strike on an Iranian Soleimani-class corvette, not Hormuz
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Pakistan leads EU GSP+ trade gains but faces reform challenges
Strong export performance under EU trade scheme contrasts with ongoing human rights, governance concerns
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Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for military
Screening becomes part of annual testing for troops aged 30 and above
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Dr Akash murder case: Karachi court grants seven-day physical remand for three suspects
The prosecutor also files an application seeking an identification parade of the suspects
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Pipeline blast disrupts gas supplies to Quetta, several Balochistan areas
SSGC says an 18-inch-diameter pipeline was damaged by an explosive device near its valve assembly
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Norway praises Pakistan’s 'important and constructive role' in Iran-US conflict
The two review bilateral cooperation, discuss trade, investment, climate change, maritime affairs and education
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PAC flags 46 officials overstaying at foreign missions
Audit says officers had been posted abroad for 3 years, but had not yet been repatriated despite the expiry of tenure
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California Senate hails Pak-US ties
Resolution urged all Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between the two nations
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Govt raises SC judges' perks retrospectively
President approves summary to bring SC judges' pay at par with FCC judges
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Pakistan offers maritime muscle to protect shipping
Islamabad seeks balance between Riyadh and Tehran
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PM rebuffs 'bribe' jibe over laptop scheme
Launches National Youth Employment Policy Announces 35% quota for women in labour force Says laptops help youth
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Pakistan aviation sector reels
Iran-US tensions disrupt air travel
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Literary festival opens in capital
Three-day event brings together literary enthusiasts from across Pakistan
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Talal blames PTI over Pindi attack
Party rejects allegations, demands independent investigation
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Govt cancels all NOCs, permits issued to officials
Directs them to reapply under 2026 Conduct Rules
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Ministries handed out like 'charity'
Pirzada says housing ministry among those given away
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Pakistan's debt growth falls to 20-year low, says finance adviser
Says Pakistan has also returned to global capital markets after 4 years through Eurobond, Panda Bond issuances
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Aurangzeb calls for framework to expand digital finance, electronic transactions
FinMin seeks easier digital onboarding, stronger data-sharing and greater integration between banks, capital markets
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Debt, liabilities near Rs100tr
Servicing costs fall by Rs1.2tr to Rs12tr in FY26; debt-to-GDP ratio also contracts
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Oil eases as weaker demand outlook counters Mideast supply concerns
Brent futures are down 42 cents, or 0.47%, at $88.56 a barrel
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Auto zone to generate $200m annual surplus
Proposed zone will comprise 264 operational units across five specialised segments
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PSX gains 465 points as investors return
Expectations of easing Gulf tensions push KSE-100 index above 180k
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Power firms seek to recover Rs34b from consumers
Of this collection, a hefty sum comprises capacity charges for idle plants
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Gold climbs despite mixed global cues
Jumps Rs4,200/tola; rupee continues slight upward movement against dollar
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OPEC, IEA diverge on oil demand
OPEC also raised its forecast for 2027 oil demand growth
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Gaps drive AI push at private hospitals
31% adult diabetes rate, low physician numbers fuel digital transformation
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Pakistan, Belarus to deepen cooperation
Agriculture machinery testing facility, seed trade among key interest areas
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Pakistan wins Basmati case
Australian court dismisses India's trademark appeal, orders APEDA to pay costs
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DISCOs buyers eye dollar returns
Seek guarantees against contract reopening, NEPRA concerns among demands
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Federal debt hits Rs83.6tr
75% increase in four years despite higher taxes, IMF programmes
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PSX gains 465 points as buying returns across key sectors
Exploration, banks, autos and energy stocks lead broad-based buying, geopolitical developments support sentiment
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Human Rights Watch urges Taliban to release detained UN, NGO staff
HRW says six male WCLRF staff were forcibly disappeared from its Kabul office
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Five dead as landslide buries houses in western Nepal
Eight people remain missing, with rescue teams struggling to reach remote area
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US senator demands answers on USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended deployment
Blumenthal says carrier has gone more than 200 days without a port call, setting a record for consecutive days at sea
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CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkiye: Washington Post
Spy agency doubted threat to US president in Turkiye that prompted extraordinary secret flight
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US has miscalculated war, Strait of Hormuz due to intelligence failures: Iran's Araghchi
Iran paramilitary unit head says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news reports
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Russia's Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time, Tokyo protests
Moscow and Tokyo never signed a formal World War Two peace treaty
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Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches
Meloni also faces competition for what remains of the youth vote in her own ideological camp
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Interim peace deal in limbo
Iran says no progress on reviving accord with US
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Europe witnesses rare total solar eclipse
Spain darkens as day briefly turns to night
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'Air Force One could be targeted'
Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says
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Erdogan eyes expansion of Makkah pact
Says agreement vision extends beyond three countries
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Anti-Muslim hate targeting Michigan Senate nominee El-Sayed surged after primary win: study
Centre for the Study of Organised Hate finds posts naming El-Sayed averaged 3,099 a day between Aug 4-10
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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









































































































