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Petrol prices likely to rise from Oct 1
Adjustments will be made after prime minister's approval
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Pakistan’s budget woes keep IMF cycle alive
The more the govt spends, the more it resorts to taxation and borrowing; simply put 'govt spending is taxation'
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Xi-Trump summit call bodes well for global economy
Any sign of thaw in relations a welcome development in backdrop of trade war reignited by US president
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Decades of floods, still no lessons learned
Natural deep ditches can be turned into rainwater reservoirs to reduce wastage
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Securing IMF trust through financial strength
Financial position of developing states remains fragile; they can dip into crisis as confidence of lender drops
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Digital hope amid economic gloom in Pakistan
Pakistan's challenge lies in moving beyond gig work to structured, scalable models which requires policy continuity
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Profit surge: BOP rewards shareholders
10% interim dividend breaks decades-long tradition of year-end-only payouts
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Denmark bans all civilian drone flights this week due to EU summit: ministry
We remove the risk that enemy drones can be confused with legal drones and vice versa
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Indian actor-politician's aides charged
Some 27,000 people thronged a public road in Tamil Nadu state in the hope of seeing the politician
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Young migrant found dead on beach in France
Channel crossing deaths to at least 27 this year
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Starmer warns UK Labour in 'fight of our lives'
Britain's sluggish economy means a tax-raising budget is reportedly looming
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China sentences former agricultural minister to death
President Xi Jinping's sweeping anti-graft campaign that has brought down several high-level figures
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Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war
"He has no other choice but to accept" Trump's plan for a ceasefire
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Iran decries 'unjustifiable' return of UN sanctions
Says reactivation of annulled resolutions illegal
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Kabul announces release of US citizen
The Afghan government does not view the issues of citizens from a political angle
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Massive Russian missile and drone barrage kills four in Kyiv
Poland scrambled jets to secure its airspace in the wake of the 12-hour barrag
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Bitter end for Pakistan after bright start in Asia Cup Final
It was the first time India and Pakistan had contested an Asia Cup final
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Islamabad recasts ties with Washington for political leverage
Leaders stress engagement, not aid, as key gain
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Pakistan hits back at India's UN jibe
Diplomat terms 'Terroristan' slur petty, shameful
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PM expects good news for Gaza soon
Says Trump-Muslim summit to bring progress; Warns Gaza faces aggression unseen in decades; Pledges economic growth
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RAYE achieves chart success with 'Where Is My Husband!'
Independent single debuts high on UK charts and proves mainstream success
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Selena Gomez shares pics of surprise wedding
Announces marriage with Benny Blanco in Santa Barbara
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Scholars believe future of music is human
While algorithms compose and remix, 'audiences will always crave authenticity'
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Slips, salt and stripes
Milan Fashion Week spotlights bold directions
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Hollywood new talent is not flesh and blood
Talent agencies courting world's first artificial actress Tilly Norwood
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Beetled linen: Old craft, new luxury
Saved from extinction, Ireland's last beetling mill is attracting designers with history and strength
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Areeka Haq draws her own line in fame
TikTok star rejects 'couple video' culture, credits hard work and resilience for her rise
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Artists speak out against Israel's war on Gaza
From Hollywood stars to British musicians, voices of resistance grow louder against Israel
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British-Pakistani climber summits Manaslu peak
Mount Manaslu is known for its challenging conditions, including avalanches and unpredictable weather
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Pakistani parents rebuff HPV vaccine over infertility fears
Country's first HPV campaign aimed to inoculate 11m girls
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Shama claims role in Shehbaz's UN team
In a post on X, Junejo asserted that she had been working for the prime minister for 'the past many months'
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China delivers aid for flood victims
NDMA says Beijing reaffirmed role as Islamabad's steadfast friend
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Right to information reaffirmed
Zardari cautions against fake news, Shehbaz cites reforms, digitization
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Senior citizens survive on the margins
Despite an expanding ageing population, limited healthcare facilities and social neglect have compounded challenges
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PPP youth leader accused of land grabbing, extortion
Around 22 acres have been unlawfully occupied by Asad Zardari, who is allegedly asking Rs15 million to vacate the land
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Doctors oppose pension cuts
PMA expressed support for the demands, statig that government employes are being treated unfairly
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Moo(over)! Stray cows take over streets in Sanghar
Residents fear a rise in diseases but joke that at least the cows are fertilising the roads
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Tiny turtles take the plunge!
Sindh Wildlife Dept says breeding season for green sea turtles has officially begun
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Workers recall Baldia tragedy, demand justice
They accused the ILO of evading accountability for billions of rupees earmarked for compensation to the victims
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Couple slain over tribal strife
Police are yet to register an FIR or make any arrests
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Septuagenarian commits suicide after 4th marriage goes awry
A handwritten note was recovered near the body, in which the deceased reportedly sought forgiveness from all
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Cycling rally peddles ideas for healthy lifestyle
Event symbolised journey from harmful habits to healthier choices, highlighting importance of physical activity
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Journalist Imtiaz Mir succumbs to firing injuries
Karachi Union of Journalists, MQM-Pakistan, other groups expressed grief, terming the killing attack on press freedom
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Missing children cases sow panic in city
In recent months, several cases have been reported in which missing children were later found dead
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KMC to spend Rs28b on city's uplift this year: Wahab
Wahab said 106 roads damaged by recent rains are being restored and would be completed within the next 60 days
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Commuters bear the brunt of ruined roads in Karachi
While KMC claims repairs have already started, police are seen filling potholes with earth
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IHC bans substandard sacks for food items
Court observed that flour being packed in old cement bags was contributing to serious illnesses
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Man held with 1,200kg fake bonds packets
FIA spokesperson says suspect was engaged in deceiving the public by manufacturing, selling fake products
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2,500 patients await bypass surgery at PIC, LHC told
LHC seeks replies over allegations of delayed, inadequate medical facilities for heart patients
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4-year-old boy beaten to death by neighbour
Boy died after allegedly being assaulted by neighbour in Defence B area following a dispute between children
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Ex PML-N spox Zaeem Qadri laid to rest
Qadri died of heart attack at 61; senior leaders, supporters gathered to attend funeral prayers, pay respects
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Woman dies in roof collapse
Two others injured, shifted to hospital for treatment
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10th Faiz Festival 2026 opens at Alhamra
Opening ceremony drew delegates from Pakistan and abroad, reflecting global resonance of Faiz's message
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CPNE, Muzammil discuss Rs1.4b dues
Verification of accounts worth Rs798 million from provincial departments has already been completed
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PHC bars outages during Sehri, Iftari
Court orders uninterrupted Ramazan power supply across K-P
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Electric vehicle policy insufficient for real impact
With millions of combustion vehicles plying across province, a small official electric fleet will not reduce pollution
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Warehouse gutted in fire near Barkat Market
Firefighters battle flames in warehouse storing plastic goods
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'Make tree cutting a non-bailable offence', says LHC
Directs authorities formulate comprehensive tree protection policy, propose legal amendments, submit detailed report
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Missing woman reunited with family
Following the report of her disappearance, the police immediately registered a case and launched an investigation
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Student's killing sparks protest at university
Protesters stage sit-in demanding arrest of suspects in campus shooting
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JI announces post-Ramazan protest drive
Hafiz Naeem blames ruling elite for economic strain, industrial decline
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SPI rises 4.26% YoY on staples
Weekly inflation drops 0.59% as eggs, tomatoes, chicken prices fall
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Tax simplification, trader scheme under consideration
Business community assured of consultation while developing tax policies
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OGRA raises RLNG prices by up to 0.59%
Increase driven by higher terminal charges; rates lifted for both SNGPL, SSGC consumers
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China to invest $800m in maritime
Will implement sea-to-steel, shipbreaking project; help revive steel mill
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$8,000 freight, closed borders wipe out produce exports
PFVA warns blocked markets leave 2m tonne potato surplus at risk, seeks $30 DLTL relief
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CDWP clears Rs160b development projects
Health, urban infrastructure and flood recovery projects sent to ECNEC
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SOE returns fall 91% despite support
Ministry warns SOE debt threatens growth as net cash returns plunge to Rs41b
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Gold falls Rs8,600 despite global rebound
Global bullion rises on US inflation prediction, Fed rate-cut optimism; rupee up 3 paisa
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Stocks dip further on disappointing results
KSE-100 falls over 900 points amid weak earnings, foreign selling
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US offers to help unlock IT potential
Webinar connects US firms with Pakistani officials to explore tech partnerships
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PSX tumbles over 900 points
KSE-100 closes at over 179,600 amid heavy selling
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Gold, silver prices fall after brief pause in global, local markets
In the international market, price of gold eased by $86 per ounce to $4,972, reversing some of this week’s gains
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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US moving second carrier to ME as Iran tensions build
Additional carrier to take a week to reach region
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Merz eyes European nuclear shield in call for reset with US
Opening Munich forum, Merz urges US to rebuild trust, warning it cannot go alone in new era
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Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged plot against Sikh separatist
Charges carry a maximum combined sentence of 40 years in prison
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PM engages incoming Bangladesh leadership, affirms resolve to work together for regional peace
Shehbaz congratulates Tariq Rehman on historical win and formally invites to visit Pakistan
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Rubio meets China’s Wang Yi in Munich ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit
Meeting marks at least the second in-person encounter between the top US diplomat and Wang
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh
BNP wins 151 of 300 seats in Bangladesh parliament, securing a simple majority; Jamaat-e-Islami gets 42
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Dubai's DP World boss removed from post after pressure over Epstein links
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, a top Middle East exec, faces scrutiny and ouster after Epstein files leak
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12 Italians convicted for trying to revive Fascist party
Court in Bari sentences CasaPound activists to 18 months
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Mother charged after two babies found dead in family's freezer in France
Prosecutors say she concealed pregnancies before freezing her newborns between 2011, 2018
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Shooting at southern US university kills two, injures one
South Carolina State University campus on lockdown after shooting
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UK terror ban on pro-Palestine group unlawful, court rules after appeal
Terror designation declared unlawful, though the ban remains pending further hearings
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Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial
Landmark US trial tests whether social media firms can be held liable for harm to young users
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Ex-captain Amir Sohail defends Usman Tariq's unique bowling action
Says batsmen cannot afford to leave the ball once it is delivered
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Pakistan hockey team left stranded during Australia Pro League tour
The national team faces administrative failures during the tour
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India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever
The high-octane clash is set to take place on February 15
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X-factor tweaker Usman Tariq targets India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash
From a salesman in Dubai to Pakistan’s potential trump card against India, Tariq's script is still being written.
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Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi
Griezmann, Lookman and Alvarez struck in 4-0 first-leg victory
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Arsenal held by Brentford in EPL
Gunners’ lead at the top of the table now stands at four points
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Italy dream of cricket 'in Rome, Milan and Bologna'
They registered a historic 10-wicket victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup
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Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia
They registered a 23 run victory over the 2021 Champions
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Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
The England defender could provide vital creativity as the hosts look to seize top spot despite key fitness concerns
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Battling Bremen braced for Bayern onslaught
Relegation-threatened hosts sit in 16th, trailing Mainz on goal difference
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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia
'The Pakistan clash will be a special one for everyone,' Ishan Kishan says
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ICC invites major Asian stakeholders to Pak-India Feb 15 T20 clash for talks to 'melt ice': report
BCB president says the aim is for them to watch match, engage in dialogue, and ease tensions with India
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Forest sack manager Dyche
He was at the helm for four months
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Sociedad edge Athletic 1-0 in Copa del Rey
La Real are unbeaten in 10 matches since Matarazzo took charge
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Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open
Swiatek and Rybakina through to the next round













































































































