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Ruckus and reconciliation
Zardari underscored the need for moving away from politics of polarisation
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Hijab bans in India
Brother of one of the victims raised the issue on social media, which elicited an apology
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Hepatitis C epidemic
Pakistan leads the world in viral Hepatitis C infections
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Power sector faces Rs560b in losses
Minister urges privatisation of struggling DISCOs, unveils plan to combat theft
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Ride-hailing firms eye exclusive SOPs
Urge govt to ensure fair taxes to promote competition, revamp infrastructure
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ICT sector poised for investments: ITT minister
Khawaja reveals plan to make laptops locally for affordable access
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Textile exports dip 7.7% as pessimism prevails
Industry awaits business-friendly policy, subsidised energy tariffs
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Tap semiconductor sector, says Tarar
Calls for joint efforts to harness youth’s potential, drive economic advancement
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Profit-booking pulls stocks down marginally
KSE-100 index sheds 43.20 points, settles at 70,290.12
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LSE sees 2.3% growth, more poverty in 2024
Conference discusses need for 10% of taxes to be spent on lower-income households to eliminate poverty
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IMF, WB cite progress on global debt issues
GSDR had helped forge consensus on how processes could be improved, including on comparability of treatment
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Reserves stay stable despite $1b repayment
SBP’s forex reserves rise $14.4m to $8.05b in week ended on April 12
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Macroeconomic outlook improves markedly: SBP
Governor highlights prudent monetary policy, key reforms
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Call to arms for diabetes crisis
Government to introduce ‘Live Well’ initiative in K-P
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K-P to establish gems processing hub
Peshawar set to host international gems show
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Balochistan reviews by-poll readiness
Balochistan reviews by-poll readiness
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K-P to slap fixed tax on wedding halls
Banquet halls, beauty parlors to be categorized depending on size
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Labourer tortured, humiliated in Vehari
Video circulates on social media showing violent attack
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Mystery surrounds bodies missing from graves
Discovery triggers fear, speculation in village
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Plea about naming infrastructure dismissed
Petition aimed to eradicate the association of streets, roads, government institutes to political figures
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Security boosted for Lahore by-polls
DIG emphasized importance of timely deployment on polling stations, stressed adherence to security protocols
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Punjab to ban plastic bags
Decision aimed at protecting public health, reducing pollution
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Enhanced wheat target likely
Punjab Food Dept gears up for more procurement
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Wildlife dept recovers several wild animals from mela
Seized animals include monkeys, honey badger, eagle, and fox
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SHC disposes of plea regarding Haleem’s arrest
IG prisons says PTI leader no more in jail, petition regarding his arrest, new cases be dismissed
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'Extortion accused did not die in Darakhshan lockup'
Inquiry reveals SP Nayar shifted him to an unknown place where he was subjected to the worst torture
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Three injured as hailstones weighing 100gms pummel Jamshoro
Solar panels, windshields of cars also damaged
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Sindh’s largest mental healthcare centre short of staff
SHRC points out host of issues, sends letter to health dept with proposals
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Chief secretary assures court of filing quarterly reports
SHC questions where Rs300m fund earmarked for Manchar Lake cleaning was spent
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Pindi cracks down on dengue violations
Dr. Mehmood, DCEPC, says health department issued 121 tickets and Rs212,000 fines for dengue SOP violations
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Minor girl’s murder mystery resolved
Police arrest young suspect for raping, killing and dumping victim’s body in a well
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Taxila hosts World Heritage Day celebration
Taxila, like the rest of the world, observed the day dedicated to preserving global cultural heritage in Pakistan
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FA, FSc examinations begin today
All preparations at the examination centres have been completed
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Traders for relocation of Rawalpindi cricket stadium
Say their businesses suffer due to road blocks and stringent security measures
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IHC rebukes sleuth for slow probe
IHC expresses dissatisfaction with the progress of an investigation into a citizen's death in a road accident
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Lad lands behind bars for harassing women in Rawalpindi
Bani police officials allegedly interfere with legal process against suspect
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Medics to face action for ignoring patient
THQ Hospital Gujar Khan staff fail to administer life-saving injection to patient
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Yoga classes planned for capital residents
CDA plans to launch complimentary yoga sessions for Islamabad residents
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PIA eyes profit with EU flights resumption
Holding company BOD review proposal for early retirement scheme
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Inquiry reveals police negligence in rail tragedy
Exonerates accused policemen of involvement in death of a female passenger
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Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on US spy satellite system
Program aims to enhances US tracking of military targets from low-Earth orbits, providing high-resolution imagery
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Shehbaz warns against red tape in Saudi investment
PM orders expedited sell-off, outsourcing of DISCOs
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How Pakistan got unenviable second spot among countries with worst air quality
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India were world’s smoggiest countries in 2023
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NYT barred editors from using ‘genocide’, ‘Palestine' in Gaza articles: report
Leaked memo reveals secret editorial guidelines from The New York Times on reporting Israel's Gaza invasion
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City of lights offer little hope for migrants
High costs of living have forced non-native labourers to send wives, children back to their hometowns
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7 martyred as customs team ambushed in DIK
Police say number of assailants, who all fled from the scene, could not be ascertained immediately
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Hafiz Naeem takes oath as new JI chief
Newly-elected amir says his party would soon launch protest movement against alleged election fraud
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Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract
Alphabet unit says small number of protesting employees entered and disrupted work at unspecified office locations
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KU mulls honorary PhD for Iranian president during upcoming visit
Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Karachi is scheduled in conjunction with his broader trip to Pakistan on April 23
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Australia mulls citizenship for Pakistani guard in Sydney mall attack
PM Anthony Albanese says Muhammad Taha showed ‘extraordinary courage’ during attack
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Leopard mauls minor girl near LoC
Big cat broke into house then fled to nearby woods snatching minor
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Land routes barred for Arbaeen pilgrims amid security concerns
Air travel open for pilgrimage to Iran and Iraq, says interior minister
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Dar touts inflation dip, better global relations
Work under way to resume PIA New York flights after restoring routes to Europe, UK
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TikTok fame lands fake CTD officer in jail
Suspect found impersonating CTD official in tiktok videos
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15 killed, dozens injured in separate road crashes on motorway
Authorities on high alert as rescue operations continue
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Court orders exhumation of newlywed victim's body
17-year-old Sidra allegedly murdered after tribal council ruling; 32 suspects including politicians named
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The end of an era?
As Stranger Things and Squid Game bow out, what's next for Netflix?
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Monsoon 2025 death toll mounts to 271
PDMA issues flood alert for Chenab, Jhelum rivers, especially July 29–31
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Court extends physical remand of key accused in Kohistan scandal
Court was informed that the accused, Ayub Khan, is involved in suspicious bank transactions
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PHC seeks reply on PTI's independents petition
Orders that plea be heard alongside other related petitions filed by CM and speaker
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Mother of Degari murder victim sent to jail
Case drew national attention after a man and a woman were brutally murdered in the Didi area of Degari
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PFA seals counterfeit food production units
More than 100 litres of fake juice, harmful ingredients, and over 2kg of counterfeit labels were recovered
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Between inheritance and invention
The anthology captures the evolution of Pakistani English literature, & its reckoning with identity & reinvention
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South Punjab, at God’s mercy
Climate change, neglect & overpopulation collide in the region, where drought looms & rigid mindsets persist
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Transplanting hope: organ donation still a distant dream
With low public awareness & meagre facilities, patients with organ failure have dimmed hopes of survival
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Bitcoin data centres to boost employment opportunities
Excess power can be redirected to Bitcoin mining without affecting domestic supply
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IT minister discusses AI, fibre collaboration
PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout
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Investors eye US-Europe deal before deadline
Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs
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Chamber decries hurdles to trade with Kabul
Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges
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Dar's US visit sets stage for stronger trade ties
LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments
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PSX closes week up on optimism
KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes
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Govt issues show-cause notice to energy firms
Says change in company ownership occurred without state approval
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Mangrove forest has potential to yield $20-50m revenue
Delta Blue Carbon project is a public-private partnership between the government of Sindh and Indus Delta Capital
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Customs to coordinate raids with traders to rebuild trust
Pilot project to involve trade bodies in four enforcement operations, move aims to address backlash over raids
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EPZA urged to align with global standards
Both sides held a detailed discussion on the potential of EPZA
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CPEC power dues rise to Rs423b
Talks underway to waive interest; Pakistan seeks Chinese investor confidence
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PM to continue remittance scheme for overseas Pakistanis amid record inflows
Shehbaz Sharif directs Finance Ministry to prioritise release of funds under Workers' Remittances Incentive Scheme
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PM Shehbaz approves digital ecosystem for FBR reforms
Sharif orders integration of all economic data into one system for real-time, end-to-end monitoring
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PSX climbs 515 points on improved rating
Monetary easing expectations further fuel investor optimism
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EV giant to assemble cars from 2026
BYD aims to capture demand for electric, hybrid vehicles in region
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Six killed, scores injured in Indian temple stampede
Stampede on stairway to Mansa Devi temple in northern India’s Uttarakhand state causes fatalities
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Drone debris disrupts trains, suspends flights in Volgograd
Extent of damage from Ukrainian drone attack unclear
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Gaza bound aid ship intercepted as Israel announces partial humanitarian pause
Rubio says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached ‘any day now’
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UNRWA belittles Gaza aid airdrops proposal
25 killed in devastated, starved territory
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Indian PM Modi renews ties with Maldives
India also reduced annual repayments of an earlier credit line from $51 million to $29 million
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Trump wades into ceasefire options
"Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE," he added
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Thai-Cambodia clashes spread along frontier
Death toll rises to 33 as people flee border
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Indian man running 'fake embassy' arrested
He allegedly used vehicles with fake diplomatic plates and shared doctored photos of himself
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Syria seeks talks with Israeli officials to 'contain escalation'
Israel launched strikes this month on Damascus and Druze-majority Sweida province
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China urges consensus on AI development
He gave no further details about the newly announced organisation
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US applauds Pakistan's backchannel role on Iran
Dar says trade deal with Washington close
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Nine killed as gunmen storm Iran courthouse
Jaish al-Adl, which claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on its Telegram account
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Greece asks for EU help in battling wildfires
Firefighters had brought 44 fires under control out of 52 that had broken out over the past 24 hours
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EU, Macron urge Niger junta to free ex-president
The 27-member bloc said in a statement it welcomed the recent release of some political prisoners
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Trump's distraction methods fall flat against Epstein uproar
Trump scolds reporters, dodges questions as Epstein case continues to stir suspicion years after his 2019 death
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PSB raises cash rewards for global medalists
Athletes representing Pakistan at international sporting events can score up to Rs30m on winning
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Aaron Rodgers confirms marriage to mystery wife Brittani during Steelers camp appearance
Aaron Rodgers publicly acknowledges wife Brittani at Steelers camp, confirming secret wedding.
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David's century helps Aussies clinch third T20 against WI
He smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 37 deliveries
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Groves avoids crash to win Tour Stage 20
Pogacar retained overall lead with a 4:24 advantage over Vingegaard
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Fatima Jinnah Academy wins playoff
Boys event reaches semi-finals stage
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Verstappen starts new Red Bull era
He posted Spa sprint win, Piastri and Norris finished second and third, respectively
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'Footballers afraid to speak out against hectic schedule'
58 national player unions discuss concerns over FIFA's callousness in managing football
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England seek revenge against Spain in Euro final
The Lionesses want to avenge their 2023 World Cup final defeat
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Root: Eng's elegant Test record-breaker
The former England captain overtook Ponting's tally of 13,378 runs
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Dar was paid double fee during HBL PSL9
He was paid $4,000 per match instead of the set $2,000
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Naqvi confirms dates for Asia Cup
The tournament will be played from September 9 to 28 in the UAE
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ACC president confirms schedule for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan, India likely in same group; could face off up to three times
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Rana Liaquat Academy, SBB Academy in final
SSWMB Inter-Academy Basketball in full swing
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Raducanu reaches Washington Open quarters
Venus bowed out in the last 16, as Fernandez stunned top seed Pegula out of the event
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Creativity ready to raise the stakes in Women's Euro final
England and Spain are set to clash on Sunday with a host of star players