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The reason state enterprises keep bleeding trillions
So long as line ministries appoint and control boards, autonomy remains a myth
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Beyond palm oil, Pak-Indonesia trade entering a new phase
With supportive tariff policies, electronics manufacturing can become a pillar of Indonesia’s investment in Pakistan
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The myth of stability and Pakistan’s economic underperformance
In long term, Pakistan needs to embrace economic democracy – a leaf from the Indonesian constitution
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Pakistan’s dual economies: stock market boom and a factory floor bust
Recovery that enriches asset holders while shuttering factories is unsustainable
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Chaudhry Aslam's widow slams Bollywood's Dhurandhar
Noreen Aslam condemns alleged misrepresentation of the martyred CTD SSP, questions glorification of Rehman Dakait
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Operation Black Sheep: police arrest cops selling drugs
Police have launched a manhunt for the absconding suspects
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Siraj Durrani's son bags PS-9 seat with thumping majority
Vote count puts PPP candidate miles ahead of opponent
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Forgotten clock towers in Karachi wait to tick again
Clock towers once guided the city's rhythms, but today serve as monuments
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Exploitation thrives as painted children work at Karachi's signals
While some minors are part of begging networks others forced into profession by parents struggling to make end meets
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Mega projects long-term investment for city: CM
'There will be no compromise on quality, transparency or timelines'
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Year's final anti-polio drive starts in Sindh today
Target has been set to administer polio drops to 10.6 million children across the province
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Hundreds run to support special athletes
Special Olympics Pakistan announces marathon in Lahore too
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Judicial official succumbs to gunshot wounds
Murder case registered after death in hospital
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Body of abducted trader recovered after four days
After completion of legal formalities, the deceased was handed over to the victim's family
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Govt price lists fail to rein in runaway market rates
Compliance gap in markets widens
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Sahulat Bazaar Authority wins Swiss certification
More than 10,000 temporary stalls on weekends are available for the convenience of people across the province
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Jail, DHQ hospitals to be linked
The minister instructed officials that the attachment lists be shared with the home department at the earliest
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Polio vaccinators battle persistent risk
Virus detected in environmental samples from 16 districts
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Special children showcase Pakistani culture at inclusive school event
Children showcase talent through tableaux, singing, live performances
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Shooting leaves two women dead
Unknown gunmen open fire inside home; one woman critically injured
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Pindi Food Fest draws hordes of foodies
Over 100 food stalls showcase regional and traditional cuisines
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Realtors reject massive property tax hike
Say abrupt FBR measures will stall real estate activity, undermine investor confidence
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Traders in Rawalpindi protest Murree Road expansion plan
Two-kilometre stretch to be widened with additional tracks on both sides
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Historic landmark lost to reconstruction
Ancient Sanatan Dharam School struggles to recover enrolment after reconstruction
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Trucks torched, drivers abducted in Waziristan
DI Khan police impose red alert amid heightened security concerns
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Let us practise Mamdaniesque politics
Toppling a political dynasty is never easy
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China turning towards Europe
As Beijing recalibrates, Pakistan could find itself closer to the centre of a multipolar world
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Home ecology in winter
How winter shortages are quietly reshaping family life, food habits, women’s daily routines
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National Games
With 353 medals, institutional support once more proves decisive at Pakistan’s premier sporting event
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Corruption concerns
Pakistan's problem is thus the age-old question: Who will watch the watchmen?
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The crypto path
It necessitates educating the masses to dispel fears, reservations
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The untold story of Faiz Hameed
From kingmaker to convict: the institutional line he crossed
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Over 10 dead after school bus accident in Colombia
Victims were mostly 16-18-year-old Antioqueño High students; hospitals rushed to treat the injured
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Prime suspect in Dr Warda murder case killed in police shootout
K-P IG says main accused, Shamrez, has been on the run since the killing of Abbottabad’s doctor
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Lahore DSP arrested for murdering wife and daughter, lodging false FIR
Suspect claimed kidnapping after killing family members over a property dispute
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Tiny robot smaller than a grain of salt gains autonomous abilities
Powered by tiny solar cells and a glass-like coat, the robot works independently without control
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Trucks carrying supplies for security forces set ablaze in South Waziristan
DI Khan police impose red alert amid heightened security concerns
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17 arrested as police raid Sunni Tehreek head office on extortion charges in Karachi
PST condemns police action on Qadri House; announces nationwide protests
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Security guard dies allegedly recording TikTok video in Karachi
CCTV footage surfaced after the incident, showing the guard holding weapon shortly before the fatal shot, police said
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Muslim citizen who grabbed Bondi Beach shooter hailed as hero globally
Viral video shows 43-year-old fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed charging at a rifle-wielding man
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PSG beat Metz to go top
The defending champions earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory
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Tirah Valley on edge as insecurity, stalled talks leave residents displaced
Security forces have taken final decision to launch an operation against the armed outlawed groups
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Salah sets up goal on Liverpool return
The Reds thrash Brighton 2-0 at Anfield
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‘Arsenal must improve defensively’
Arteta expresses concerns over side’s "horrible defensive habits"
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Khawaja fit for third Ashes Test
The left-hander missed the pink-ball test due to back problem
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PCB decides against extending Azhar’s contract
He was the head coach of Pakistan Test team for one series
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13 terrorists killed during two separate IBOs in K-P: ISPR
PM Shehbaz, President Zardari lauds forces for carrying out successful counterterrorism operations against terrorists
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Crypto NOCs part of supervised market entry, not blanket approval: PVRA chairman
For the first time, a regulated, transparent and compliant pathway opens for exchanges, says Bilal Bin Saqib
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Profit-taking ahead of roll-over week pulls PSX into the red
KSE-100 retreats from record high despite strong macro and corporate cues
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ATC hands Dr Yasmeen 10-year jail, acquits Qureshi
Verdict announced at Kot Lakhpat Jail after trial, included 56 prosecution witnesses
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UN experts highlight legal violations in India’s May strikes and water treaty actions
Experts highlight civilian harm in India’s missile strikes and call for adherence to international norms
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FIA offloads 23 passengers planning to work illegally in Malaysia
Caught at Karachi airport after profiling revealed insufficient funds; agent network revealed during questioning
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz condemns Bondi Beach attack, reaffirms solidarity
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Karachi DSP cleared of drug sale charges
Bribery charges stand for two suspended SIU officers
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Sindh universities told to remove faculty from administrative posts
Citing court orders, Sindh HEC grants vice-chancellors eight days to comply
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SC upholds civil servant’s right to family life
Ties civil servant transfers to constitutional family rights as per 1998 Wedlock Policy
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Qatar agrees to cancel 24 LNG cargoes as Pakistan reopens local gas wells
In 2026, Pakistan will import 85 LNG cargoes from Qatar instead of the previously planned 120
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Five militants killed in North Waziristan Boya army camp attack
Terrorists used suicide tactics, conflict lasted 3 hours with Aswad-ul-Harab group claiming responsibility,
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International Transport Workers’ Federation urges PM Shehbaz to halt PIA privatisation
Terms exclusion of unions unacceptable, violation of international labour standards
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UN flags Afghan terror threat, vindicates Pakistan
FO 'contradicts' media reports of CDF Munir visiting US
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Lahore air quality improves as AQI falls to 215
Authorities credit stricter industrial and vehicular checks for recent air quality gains
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Over 42 million children vaccinated in Pakistan's final polio drive of 2025
Campaign deploys 400,000 workers across country as eradication efforts continue
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Pakistan, ADB finalise ML-1 agreement to upgrade rail network
Rail ministry highlights security, digitisation and tracking reforms alongside ML-1
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BIPP flags climate risks as real economic threat
Report highlights governance gaps, experts urge public-private collaboration
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US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins
SEC's decision to rescind stringent crypto rules, dismiss lawsuits among their biggest victories
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PSX nears 172k on funds buying
Record rally pushes index up by 1,647 points following better C/A data, yield cut
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Chaman Chamber seeks incentives for industries
Urges federal govt to develop infrastructure, offer duty and tax concession
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Ministry urged to waive port charges
KCCI seeks relief on demurrage as cargo remains stuck for 10 days
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Pakistan advances cashless economy with focus on digital banks, financial inclusion
Aurangzeb meets Ant International, Easypaisa delegation on rails and government payments in cashless drive
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World Bank urges Pakistan to reform gas sector, split utilities for debt control
Asks Pakistan to develop road map to bring efficiency, cut losses in gas sector
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Pakistan's foreign reserves reach $21.09b, boosted by IMF inflows
Total liquid reserves rise with $1.3b increase, strengthening import cover to 2.62 months, as gold prices also climb
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Pakistan, China advance talks on $2.2b industrial complex at Port Qasim
Project focuses on shipbuilding and shipbreaking facilities, plus modern steel mill integrated with port operations
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PM seeks post IMF exit strategy
Iqbal warns country may slip into another programme without surge in exports
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PSX falls 133 points in choppy trading
Lacks clear direction amid consolidation, though macro indicators improve
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Government asks ADB for power debt support
Leghari seeks financing for reforms as Cheema presses for continued backing of ML-1 project
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Chinese fintech eyes SMEs, digital finance
Minister for Board of Investment reaffirms that Pakistan and China remain iron-clad friends
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PSO seeks tax zero-rating to prevent refund buildup
FBR owes Rs54b in sales tax refunds; state oil firm urges govt to intervene
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Economic risks remain high despite policy calm
Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues
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US sanctions two more ICC judges over Israel probe
The sanctions ban the judges from entering the United States
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Zelensky urges EU to seize Russian assets
At this stage, the guarantees offered by the Commission remain insufficient
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz, Australian High Commissioner Tim Kane discuss coordination in agriculture, livestock, mining
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Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, political activist Noam Chomsky, are also pictured in the latest images
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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme
Says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect
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Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh
Unrest in cities escalates after assassination, fears of further violence ahead of the national elections
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Britain sanctions Russia’s energy firms
The government targeted 24 individuals and entities
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Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns
Ties have been frosty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred
Nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
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Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests
Tensions boiled over in Brussels after a mostly peaceful protest involving at least 7,000 farmers
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Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group
Father-son duo of Indian origin ‘received military-style training’ in Philippines
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WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again
India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report
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Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation
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US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said
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Australia vows new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim laid to rest
Prime Minister Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and radicalisation
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal









































































































