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No large-scale offensive in Tirah, says security official
Says only IBOs under way as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts
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SC bans colonial language in police complaints
Apex court bars 'bakhidmat janaab SHO'
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Govt revises export control regime
Update aligns Pakistan's licensing framework with int'l non-proliferation standards
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CDF, Turkiye general discuss defence cooperation
General Bayraktaroglu expressed gratitude for warm reception, appreciated professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces
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Oil holds near six-month high
Investors track US-Iran tensions, dollar strengthens
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Cabinet questions polymer notes
Committee formed to review SBP's new banknote designs and proposed Rs10 coin switch
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Food prices keep inflation up
SPI shows 4.52% YoY increase — eggs, tomatoes, wheat flour lead rise; WoW declines 0.03%
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Gold crashes by over Rs35,000 per tola
Two-way market hits late investors; SBP injects over Rs13tr
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Banks open as tax gap hits Rs374b
Despite IMF downward revising target, FBR pins hopes on Rs50b super tax arrears
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Standing committee orders Sindh to clear dues
Panel reviews losses, recoveries and staffing gaps at HESCO, SEPCO
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PSX rebounds to over 184,100 points
Index pares weekly losses despite profit-taking; foreign investors sell Rs1.3b
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TCP to push G2G agri, pharma exports
Private-sector chairman says TCP to act as global trading firm, exit price-setting role
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World Bank, PRA agree to digitalise tax system
WB delegation welcomed reform agenda, assured practical cooperation in implementing agreed measures
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FinMin urges debt markets to cut bank dominance
Tells SECP reforms will target lower issuance costs, digital onboarding and wider investor participation
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Open bidding for Islamabad Airport
Govt opts for highest-bidder model as S Arabia, UAE and Turkish show interest
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Inter-school declamation contest held
Among 34 schools, 10 were selected by judges Akber Merchant and Sara Daniyal
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CM wants every child vaccinated aganist polio
Presided over meeting of provincial Polio Task Force, setting targets for upcoming vaccination campaign starting Feb 2
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LNG container blast triggers massive fire
CNG station worker killed; third fire incident at CNG stations in two months
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Marigold show opens
Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated three-day sixth annual Marigold Flower Show at Bagh-e-Jinnah
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Family of three killed in road accident
30-year-old Sikandar, his 33-year-old wife Sakina, and their three-year-old son Qaziyan died near Keamari Gate No 17
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MQM-P ends protest in assembly
Ali Khursheedi said that JI, PTI did not support MQM-P protest over Gul Plaza tragedy
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JI plans no-confidence motion against mayor
City Council opposition leader holds mayor, Sindh govt responsible for tragedies in city
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Documentary on Melania premieres in Washington
Titled 'Melania', it was funded by an extraordinary multimillion-dollar deal with Amazon.
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Catherine O'Hara, legendary actress, dies at 71
Known for 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone', her cause of death is unclear
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Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for rape
He is to be tried next week in biggest scandal ever to rock Norway's monarchy
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YouTube cracks down, deletes 4.7b views of AI spam videos
Erases 16 channels in action against 'low-quality' content across platform
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Kristen Stewart plans foreign films to defy US restrictions
Reveals she's making movies in Europe to bypass Trump's looming tariffs, push creative freedom
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Jawad calls out elitism in Pakistan's live music scene
Singer reflects on how high concert charges and elite private events limit public access to live music
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Pakistan's largest-ever tourism festival kicks off today
After years of neglect, event marks major step towards country's goal of bringing tourists back to its scenic sites
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'Hitman' shot dead in alleged encounter
Suspect involved in seven murders; police continue search for fleeing accomplices
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Torture allegation surface in sewer incident
SHO suspended, explanation sought from DSP over claims of coercion
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Bugti urges dialogue amid street protests
CM calls for restraint amid ongoing protests by Balochistan Grand Alliance
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Employees refusing vaccination to face music
Minister warns of dismissal, salary-hold as govt targets 6.5m children
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The persisting impasse
Can CPEC reach Afghanistan if borders stay shut?
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Elite veto, national cost
From industry subsidies to clerical defiance, Pakistan’s elite often treat the state as a resource to be hollowed out
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The new life of the 'peela school'
Sindh’s public school students are reimagining their world, proving that constraints can be creative engines
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Nipah virus
Pakistan remains Nipah-free, but officials ramp up border screening as the deadly virus surfaces in India
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Pak-BD reset
Trade is up 20% as Pakistan and Bangladesh "bury the hatchet"
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Indebted nation
Each Pakistani now owes Rs333,000 as total debt hits Rs80.5tn, threatening to eclipse the national GDP
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When power defines peace, and victims are excluded
A "Board of Peace" with no Palestinians?
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Sindh announces Feb 4 holiday for schools, colleges
All public and private educational institutions to remain closed on account of Shab-e-Barat
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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 tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
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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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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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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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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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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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










































































































