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FIA busts network of illegal trade of surgical instruments
FIA seized a large quantity of surgical instruments, lenses, and medicines worth millions of rupees
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Stocks soar to new high above 72k
Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 692.49 points, settles at 72,051.89
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Oil prices fall as ME tensions ease
A fall in US crude oil inventories put a floor on those losses
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Industrialists urge action on Pak-Iran trade targeting $10b
Call for barter trade expansion, gas pipeline resolution to fulfil needs
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Dairy exports to China approved
Secretary says govt is investing Rs100b in agriculture to modernise sector
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LIIBS 2024: Economic growth via tie-ups
Leaders highlight private sector’s role in driving growth, discuss trends in emerging markets
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Fortune 500 firm to increase stake in UFL
Wilmar International makes proposal to assume management control
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Rupee remains stable
Currency edges down just Rs0.02 at Rs278.39 vs dollar
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Unemployment biggest worry in India
Despite growing at fast pace, economy has failed to generate enough jobs
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World Bank criticises subsidies
Country head calls for spreading burden of reforms more broadly
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NEPRA okays Rs392b investment
Seven-year plan will help improve KE supply network; tariff hike not yet finalised
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The erosion of democracy
US Congress decided that supporting Ukraine and Israel was better for the democratic interest of the American people
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Oil smuggling may shore up cooperation among militant groups
A large number of locals, on both side of the Pak-Iran border, are attached with the smuggling networks
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A leap ahead
Reiteration to go ahead with the ambitious gas pipeline project and cementing trade was a good omen
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Banning plastic
Pakistan Environment Protection Agency in Punjab has announced a sweeping ban on all types of plastic bags
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Three killed, 18 injured in Gujrat hospital roof collapse
Several warnings about condition of building had been issued by sub divisional office
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Sewerage project faces scrutiny
Record sought of bidding for Jaranwala sewerage system project
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Man allegedly strangles wife to death
Suspect attacks victim in connivance with his parents
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CM urges construction of low-cost homes near cities
State land identified in five urban centres
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CPWB sends Child Marriage Bill to home dept
CPWB sends Child Marriage Bill to home dept
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Punjab faces asthma inhalers ‘shortage’
Minister warns action against people behind shortage of life saving medicines
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Teacher shortage hits govt schools
Shortage of teachers badly affecting academic activities in govt-run schools
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MPAs unite against government's wheat policy, demand probe
PML-N lawmakers call for accountability regarding decision to import wheat
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Akko Gang busted, claim police
Suspected Akko Gang members Aqib, Shahmeer, and Salman allegedly robbed a medical store in Faqir Colony, Orangi Town
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PML-F acuses MQM-P of extortion
PML-F acuses MQM-P of extortion
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Home minister orders action on Ghotki police picket attack
Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, ordered for swift recovery of abducted police officers
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Punjab faces asthma inhalers ‘shortage’
Minister warns action against people behind shortage of life saving medicines
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MQM-P asks centre to fund infrastructure needs of Karachi, Hyderabad
MQM-P also called for the expeditious completion of the K-IV water project in Karachi
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Call to combat illegal structures in Murree
Public officials trade blames in wake of crackdown against illegal constructions
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Cop selling drugs apprehended
Elite Force HQ head constable in Rawalpindi was involved in illicit drug trade for two years
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Bidders spoil ‘lucrative’ cattle market auction
The contractors at the cattle market ahead of Eidul Azha offered a much lower price
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Public hearing held for grid station project
Venture aims to enhance power supply efficiency in the federal capital
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Retailers defy new price list for food items
Standoff sparks heating debate over pricing regulations
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Drive kicks off to secure Nur Khan Airbase
Rawalpindi admin constitutes teams comprising PAF officers
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US envoy leads clean-up drive at Rawal Lake
‘Plastic vs Planet’ initiative stresses urgent battle against plastic pollution
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UAE announces $544 million For rain repairs, says lessons 'learned'
The government also approved "two billion dirhams to deal with damage to the homes of citizens
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IHC orders Bushra’s medical tests from private lab
Govt assures PTI of providing best treatment to former first lady
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Opposition wins PAC chair in power-sharing deal
Govt, opposition strike balance in NA committee assignments
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Blome optimistic on Pakistan-IMF talks, hails new economic team
US ambassador says global lender’s positive feedback would encourage investors
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South Korea launches nanosatellite from New Zealand
Earth observation satellite lifted off aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from spaceport in Mahia, New Zealand
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US Senate passes TikTok divestment-or-ban bill, Biden set to make it law
TikTok to be ban if the company fails to divest the short video app over the next nine months to a year
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IMF board to finalise $1.1b disbursement on Monday
Funding is last tranche of $3b standby arrangement which was secured last summer and which runs out this month
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Woman who ran over motorway cop arrested from Islamabad
Farah faces multiple charges including resisting arrest, assault, and attempted murder
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Families seek justice for May 9 detainees
Urge SC for full bench, appeal to COAS for compassion
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Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza
Barquq Castle and Al-Omari Grand Mosque destroyed, erasing centuries of heritage and cultural identity
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Better US-China ties but still deep disagreements as Blinken starts visit
US Secretary of State to meet business leaders before talks in Beijing with FM Wang Yi and likely meeting President Xi
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NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change
He added that satellites were collecting data about climate and NASA was looking to make this data accessible
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US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
US District Judge Richard Jones is expected to sentence Zhao on April 30
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Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline remains stalled under cloud of sanctions
Neighbors stress energy cooperation, including electricity trade, power lines and IP Gas Pipeline Project
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PM announces 150 buses for Karachi
Sharjeel Memon requested additional buses for Karachi's transport system from Shehbaz Sharif
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Pakistan, El Salvador sign ‘letter of intent’ on Bitcoin cooperation
The move follows a high-level meeting between Minister Bilal Bin Saqib and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
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Afghan PM seeks joint efforts on refugee challenges in meeting with Dar
DPM expresses Pakistan's desire for stronger ties to ensure future generations coexist in brotherhood, harmony
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Proforma promotion: ex-bureaucrat’s case remanded back to HPSB
SC says provision for proforma promotion not alien to the civil servant service structure
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PM directs coordinated disaster management plan as monsoon toll hits 178
NDMA chairman says monsoon intensity 60-70% higher than last year, with 2-3 extra weather spells already
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White House denies reports of Trump's visit to Pakistan
'A trip to Pakistan has not been scheduled at this time,' a White House official says
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Imran Khan held in 'death cell', claims PTI
PTI spokesperson says similar restrictions have been imposed on Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi
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Punjab declares emergency as torrential rains kill over 60 today
One-day holiday announced in Rawalpindi to mitigate impact as Pakistan Army joins rescue efforts
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Six of a family shot dead in Nawabshah ambush
Police cite old feud within Bhungwar community for sextuple murder
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Dar hails UAP railway agreement as milestone in regional connectivity
UAP Railway Project to connect Uzbekistan with Pakistan via Afghanistan, offering Central Asia access to seaports
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New property tax rates notified
Properties exceeding Rs100 million will be subject to a tax rate of 5.5%
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Pakistan, China agree to deepen ties
Beijing offers help in agriculture, mining sectors
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Stray dogs shot dead in private housing society despite court ban
Court has directed the Punjab government to enforce the TNVR policy
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Lahore zoo returns to govt control after private firm exits contract
Private firm had secured the contract on January 1, 2025, for a total value of Rs500 million
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MPA Dr Hamid’s home hit by IED in Bajaur
No fatalities reported in blast, police team reach site, collect forensic evidence
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Karachi bassist, members of Sabri Qawwal troupe killed in targeted ambush
At least 13 others injured as group's vehicle comes under fire while en route from Karachi to Quetta
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Gold prices dip in international and local markets
Locally, the price of gold per tola declined by Rs900, settling at Rs355,100
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PSX extends rally, crosses 138,000-point mark
Market reached an intraday high of 138,943.47 and a low of 136,674.98
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PSX scales new peak above 138,000
KSE-100 index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in energy stocks
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US investors eye Pakistan's port sector
Envoy calls for creating opportunities for US businesses
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Bulls stage comeback on earnings' prospects
Potential ratings upgrade, talks with traders drive index higher by 440 points
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Minister vows to transform Gwadar
Rs497m off-dock terminal near new airport to focus on fish, date exports to unlock Balochistan's economic potential
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First batch of Honda cars exported, gaps persist
38 locally assembled cars exported to Japan; experts call for urgent policy clarity to compete in global RHD market
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PR gears up for new Business Express
PM likely to inaugurate rail service but previous failure still haunts travellers
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Govt poised to do away with cross-subsidies for gas
Developing direct subsidy model for residential consumers to revitalise energy sector
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KCCI urged to invest in livestock, fisheries
The minister stressed the urgent need to shift from ocean fishing, as fish stocks deplete, to sustainable aquaculture
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Rupee slips 29 paisa amid import pressure
External outflows, SBP purchases also weigh; gold down Rs3,000/tola
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Cattle deals hit Rs4.6b online
Executive Director, DFS Group, SBP, Sohail Javaad, highlighted SBP's focus on building a digital economy
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Govt signs fresh sugar export deal
Despite IMF objection, new agreement allows exports if stocks exceed 7MMT
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Utility Stores to shut down by July 31
Closure of USC, part of govt’s broader privatisation plan, is set to reshape retail landscape
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PSX sees modest gains as KSE-100 closes 440 points up
Overall market activity remained subdued, with total traded volume at 702 million shares and turnover of Rs32 billion
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Fire at southern Iraq mall kills at least 69
Initial police report suggests fire first erupted on the floor where perfumes and cosmetics are sold
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At least 22 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza today
Gaza health ministry lists all war deaths, including 953 infants—nine killed the day they were born
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Heat melts Alps snow and glaciers, triggering water shortage
This happened in mid-August 2023, and could happen again
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Summit on Palestinian statehood in September
The French source said this month's meeting would be at ministerial level
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Israel bombs Syria army headquarters
Warns Damascus to leave Druze alone
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US, Bahrain reach civil nuclear deal
United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22 as it joined Israel's 12-day war against its arch foe
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'Serious questions' over UK secret Afghan relocations: PM
Some 900 Afghans and 3,600 family members brought to Britain or are in transit
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UK PM suspends several Labour rebels
Political scientist Steven Fielding said the purge was a bid by Starmer to reinforce party discipline
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Bahrain announces $17 billion in US deals during Trump talks
Bahrain to purchase 12 Boeing aircraft and 40 General Electric engines, as Trump says Iran is on the agenda
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrator arrested at Tour de France
The man, wearing a t-shirt reading "Israel out of the Tour", was intercepted by a race staff member
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Starmer expels four Labour lawmakers after welfare reforms rebellion
UK PM reversed plans to cut disability and sickness benefits after MPs threatened to oppose proposals
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Syria says agreement reached to halt military operations in Sweida
Tuesday's truce had little impact, as over 300 died in violence across southern Syria
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Astronomers observe birth of a solar system for first time
The new planetary system is forming around the baby star HOPS-315 1,300 light years from Earth in the Orion Nebula
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Gaza death toll mounts with 51 killed today
At least 21 died in a stampede at the GHF aid facility
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Magnus Carlsen stunned as R Praggnanandhaa forces resignation at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Magnus Carlsen was stunned as he resigned against R Praggnanandhaa at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas.
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PM Inter-Club Basketball set for Oct
PM's Coordinator Fahad Shafiq announces event, distributes prizes
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Archer keen to play remaining Ind Tests
He is also hoping to book a spot in upcoming Ashes
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Rahm 'confident' to lift British Open
He could become only the second Spaniard to lift the Claret Jug
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Five things to expect from TdF week two
The week will be crucial for the defending champion Tadej Pogacar
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Britain's Moore handed four-year ban
She was previously cleared of an anti-doping rule violation
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BCB faces backlash over tickets row
With no official BCB update, users flocked to the site early
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ICC confirms dates for cricket competition at LA28
The tournament will feature six teams each for men and women
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WC stakes fuel Pak-WI scheduling battle
Row could derail Pak Caribbean tour
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Saud, Saim climb in ICC rankings
The Pakistan vice-captain moved up one spot to 12th in the Test rankings
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Starc rips through WI in day-night Test
The hosts were bowled out for just 27 as Australia clinch series 3-0
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I want to just lie on my bed, says Stokes after Test win
England registered a 22-run victory to take 2-1 lead in five-match series
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Pak cueists shine at IBSF World Snooker
Impressive wins for Muhammad Asif and Hasnain Akhtar
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Spain: Team to beat in Euro knockouts
They are tipped to have a potential final against England
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ATP roundup: Majchrzak keeps momentum going
He defeats Terence Atmane 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the first round