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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Basant concludes with heavy turnout, tight security
Celebrations unfolded over several days, shaped by shifting moods and weather
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PTI-TTAP strike yields mixed response
Complete shutdown in Quetta; Lahore, Islamabad see routine activity
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Zardari warns of 'pre-9/11' conditions in Afghanistan
President links recent Islamabad bombing, Balochistan assaults to militancy based in Afghanistan
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ICC steps in to resolve Pakistan-India WC row
ICC, BCB officials hold talks with Naqvi; Governing body urges Pakistan to play India; PCB passes decision to PM
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Did judiciary rise to the occasion
Election disputes, PTI cases linger on amid legitimacy concerns
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Balochistan has reached point of no return: Mengal
Mengal said Feb 8 elections created an artificial leadership in Balochistan
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JI chief says operations no solution to terror
He said two years have passed since the rigged elections, leaving the government without public support
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Feb 8 protest call falls flat in Punjab
CM Maryam mocks PTI over 'failure' to record protest
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FCC receives its first public interest petition
Plea seeks to halt construction of flyover outside Quetta hospital
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Islamabad picks concrete over trees, angering residents
Many residents fear that vision is steadily being eroded, with concrete replacing green spaces
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Many Karachi areas to see 4-day water supply cut
Seven-foot diameter main line repair to cut 200 MGD from Dhabeji supply; several areas to face shortages
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American football embraces fashion to spur viewership
US's National Football League encourages players to adopt latest outfits to enhance profits
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Billie Eilish criticized over anti-ICE comments
Singer had slammed US law enforcement agents in her Grammy speech
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Ahmed Jahanzeb brings nostalgia, melody to Karachi concert
Famed pop singer's live performance draws enthusiastic response from a substantial audience
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'Dukhtar-e-Kashmir' steals spotlight on Day 16 of Awami Theatre Festival
Play's emotionally stirring content makes powerful impact on audience at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi
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Margalla Film Festival 2026 concludes in Islamabad
Celebration of independent cinema brings together filmmakers, cinephiles, creative voices
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14th Lahore Literary Festival comes to an end
Event highlights Punjab capital's role as a hub of literature, cultural dialogue
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KLF debate on Pakistani TV dramas emphasises story over stardom
'Strong script essential for success', says actor Ahmed Ali as Karachi Literature Festival ends on memorable note
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17th KLF concludes with cultural debates
KGS wins inter-school debate on 'Literature today: elitist or essential?'
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Girls shine at Thar sports festival
Festival aimed not only to provide entertainment but also to create sporting opportunities for local youth and girls
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'AI cannot replace teachers'
Speakers urge teachers to improve their skills to match changing technology
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Hyderabad HBL PSL team named Kingsmen
Some 700 drones fly making shapes of the team's name and logo
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My Karachi Expo shows resilience of the city: CM Murad
He said stalls from several countries showcased products, culture, adding to event's international character
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Electrical hazards threaten public hospitals
With meagre fire safety arrangements, healthcare facilities are at risk of deadly blazes
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'Politics of hatred' blamed for city's devastation
ANP calls for empowered local government, education reforms, transparent probe into plaza tragedy
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Korangi records six dog bite cases in a single day
MQM-P slams govt over surge in stray dog attacks
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Summer vegetable sowing advised
Department recommended using plastic germination trays with suitable media such as peat moss
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'Mechanisation key to food security amid shrinking farmland'
Former livestock minister urges modern farming practices during university team's visit to model farm
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Toxic water destroys agricultural land
Illegal stone mining, dam breach contaminate canal, kill livestock and devastate hundreds of acres
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Rampant deforestation threatens wildlife
Illegal tree cutting in Lashariwala jungle causes food shortage for animals
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Kite-flying incidents claim lives
Journalist dies after rooftop fall
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Encounters strain jail medical facilities
Gujranwala jail houses 160 injured inmates
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Elderly woman beaten to death
Victim's grandson discovers her lying injured, bleeding from head
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LLF concludes on reflective note
Sessions address women's rights, law, dissent, heritage
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City receives 900k vehicles during Basant
Govt transport serves record number of passengers
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Respiratory illnesses surge amidst cold weather
Low vaccination coverage has led to a surge in pneumonia cases among children and the elderly
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Two children fall prey to measles outbreak
Health emergency declared in the Shakai area of South Waziristan
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Mass evacuation from Tirah nears completion
Over 26,000 families registered as displacement hits 95% in Khyber district
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'Free gift'
We don’t write better by writing more; here’s how redundancy sneaks into our English, and how to cut it clean
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Deepening wealth gap
Recent data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reveals widening inequality between rich, poor
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Hounded
Dog bites, rabies aren’t just a municipal headache; they’re a constitutional duty that demands sustained policy
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Tree census
Trees can become vital infrastructure that cleans our air, cools our streets by 5 degrees Celsius, reduce energy costs
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Democratic backslide
Human Rights Watch says that about 72% of the world now lives under autocratic governments
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Solar setback
Proposed shift from net metering to net billing risks turning one of Pakistan's few consumer-led successes
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How Pakistan is winning back Bangladesh
In recent months, Bangladesh has taken symbolic, substantive steps that would have been unthinkable not long ago
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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Gaza healthofficials say Israelistrikes kill six
Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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US forces disable Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker amid blockade: CENTCOM
Vessel M/T Hasna is seen transiting international waters en route to an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman, says CENTCOM
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UAE vows self-defense following reported Iranian missile attacks
'SC cannot remain a forum for repeating platitudes while violations continue in plain sight,' says UN envoy
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay









































































































