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Taxed to death
One might rightly question the rationale behind
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Deadly apathy
Pakistan has time and again failed to effectively mitigate the risks attached with stray animals.
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Lyari building collapse
The collapsed building is a microcosm for the state of the city.
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ECO's way forward
Peace between Pakistan and India is indispensable if regional cooperation is to materialise.
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Imam Hussain: mankind's saviour and liberator for all times
Hussain's defiance against subjugation will keep on guiding humanity.
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Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal talks
Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarmament, but group holding 20 hostages refuses to engage on the issue
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Govt moves to demolish unsafe buildings after Lyari collapse
All hazardous buildings will be demolished; policy for alternative housing is being prepared, said municipal officer
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Iran hit five Israeli bases during 12-day war, radar data reveals
Israeli bases hit, including air base and intel centre, but details withheld due to strict military censorship
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Suspects booked for poaching rare Barking Deer in Islamabad
The accused illegally killed a rare deer species; officials recovered its remains as evidence
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Rumours of President Zardari’s removal baseless: Interior Minister
For the first time, politicians, govt, and military united — and that unsettles some, says Mohsin Naqvi
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Turkey detains three opposition mayors as crackdown widens beyond Istanbul
Antalya’s mayor, Istanbul deputy mayor held as part of probe targeting hundreds of CHP members since October
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Spanish PM's party shake-up marred by resignation over harassment claims
Sanchez urges women facing sexual abuse to report it through party channels during delayed address
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Deputy PM dismisses reports of Nawaz-Imran meeting as rumours
Ishaq Dar says PPP will remain govt ally despite PML-N mustering simple majority in parliament
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Australia condemns synagogue arson as anti-Jewish incidents rise
Attack follows earlier Melbourne synagogue arson that injured one, amid rising antisemitic incidents in Australia
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Islamabad, Warsaw set to deepen ties across key sectors
Pakistan, Poland agree to strengthen ties during 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Warsaw
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Sindh CM remembers July 5 as 'darkest day' in Pakistan's history
Removal of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was not just a political move but a direct attack on democratic principles, says Shah
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Heavy rain forecast across Punjab on Ashura
Met experts predict current monsoon system could persist until July 10, possibly raising water levels in rivers
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Punjab launches operation against illegal keeping of big cats
Five arrested as authorities recover 13 lions in fresh wildlife enforcement drive
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Trump signs sweeping tax, spending cuts into law on Fourth of July
Republicans largely backed the bill despite concerns over its cost and healthcare impact
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Pakistan defeat India in Asian Junior Squash Championship
Pakistani players secure two gold, two silver, one bronze medal plus two Plate Division titles overall
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Tired of toxic love stories? Watch these Pakistani comedy classics instead
Comedy, once upon a time.
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Khaled Anam laments lost sanctity of Muharram, lambasts 'vulgar' commercial videos
Veteran accuses artists of commercialising sacred month
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 35 Palestinians since dawn
The draft ceasefire agreement includes a 60-day pause in hostilities, to be guaranteed by US
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Shehbaz, Erdogan, Aliyev enjoy post-summit stroll in Khankendi
Leaders held hands in a show of unity, symbolising strong ties among Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan
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Lyari building collapse: Death toll rises to 23 as rescue work continues
The Chief Fire Officer confirmed that the death toll included 11 women, 11 men, and a 10-year-old boy
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At least 27 dead as flash flooding hits Texas, US
Among the missing were 23 to 25 people listed as unaccounted for at an all-girls Christian summer camp
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Heavy rain triggers emergency in twin cities amid flooding fears
Flash floods, heavy rainfall have killed at least 64 people, injured 117 nationwide over the past week
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Muharram 9 processions conclude amid tight security in major cities
Police deployed, mobile services curtailed in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and twin cities
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PSX nears 132,000 as bulls charge on
Institutional flows, falling bond yields lift KSE-100 to historic close
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Govt pushes to scale up EV adoption
Stakeholders raise concerns about high upfront EV costs, limited charging infrastructure
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SBP injects Rs13tr into banking system via OMOs
Gold drops Rs1,500/tola amid Ashura lull despite global hike, rupee dips slightly
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Govt seeks Chinese, AIIB support for road projects
Aleem Khan pitches ML1 railway project, M-6, M-9 motorways as investment options
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Govt finalises industrial policy
Plan with 10-year loans, tax cuts aims to revive manufacturing through debt resolution
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Tribunal upholds CCP ruling against milk brand
Fine reduced from Rs35m to Rs5m after deceptive marketing charges proven
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SPI rises 0.73% on food, fuel surge
Sugar, milk, beef up but tomato, onion, wheat flour lead YoY price decline
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Govt ramps up cotton revival push
Tanveer chairs high-level meeting to address declining yields, support for farmers
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ECC approves agri risk scheme
Questions exclusion of Punjab, Sindh farmers, directs SBP to review scheme's eligibility criteria, provide briefing
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Donors for power tariff cut sought
Rs10.5/unit cut proposed for industries, foreign donors flag concerns
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12 perish in Karachi building collapse
Many injured, officials say warnings went unheeded
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Sweetener being sold at Rs190/kg, admits govt
Sweetener being sold at Rs190/kg, admits govt
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General admits chink in India's armour against Pakistan
Says Pak army had access to real-time data on Indian assets during Op Sandoor
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Pakistan reacts cautiously to Russia's Taliban recognition
UAE, Pakistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan are in the process to appoint full time Ambassadors to Kabul
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30 terrorists neutralised as troops thwart border breach
Two key commanders among dead 'Indian-proxy Khawarij'
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India can't turn off the tap, warns PM
Shehbaz calls for regional unity; Condemns Israeli, Indian aggressions; Meets with Turkish, Iranian, Azeri presidents
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IAEA pulls inspectors from Iran
No inspections by UN nuclear watchdog since war began
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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Aug 23
Airspace closure since Apr 23 bars all Indian-registered or operated aircraft from using Pakistani airspace
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Pakistan, US aim to boost trade ties with focus on IT, minerals, and agriculture
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says US remains Pakistan's largest trading partner
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Business community divided over strike call for Saturday
Govt agrees to form grievance body after talks with FPCCI; KCCI maintains call for strike, citing unresolved concerns
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Funding crunch delays K-IV project
As federal and Sindh govts fail to prioritize completion of mega water project, Karachi's water crisis worsens
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Govt will respond to PTI protest after their preparations are complete: Naqvi
Interior minister addresses PTI protest, Afghan nationals, and illegal housing issues during Friday press briefing
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COAS Asim Munir, Libyan army chief discuss defence ties
The two military leaders reviewed regional dynamics and pledged to strengthen security cooperation
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DSP among two policemen martyred in Mastung attack
Police convoy travelling from Kalat to Quetta came under attack near National Highway, says Balochistan spokesman
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FO reaffirms zero-tolerance stance on terrorism
Calls out India for exploiting terrorist designations to deflect attention from human rights abuses in IIOJK
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Torrential rains claim six more lives in Punjab
Rescue workers recovered three more bodies in Rawalpindi, while two people lost their lives in Rawat and Gujar Khan
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PDMA warns of possible Indus flooding at Kalabagh, Chashma
Indus likely to reach high flood level at Kalabagh, Chashma in 24 hours, warns Flood Forecasting Division
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Govt to provide free electric bikes to top students
PM directs 25% quota for women in EV scheme
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Lahore zoo offers 50% discount on recreational facilities
Zoo slashes ticket prices after private firm exits
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Motorcyclist killed by speeding truck in Karachi
Eyewitnesses claimed truck driver appeared intoxicated
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Pakistan, EU to deepen ties
Two sides review security, engagement under GSP+
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Digital transport fare system planned
CM seeks suggestions for electric rickshaw project
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PSX ends flat after hitting 140k
Profit-taking halts rally; key stocks limit downside
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PSX climbs to new peak above 138,000
Index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in fertiliser, energy stocks
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Cabinet body okays 104 business reforms
BOI targets 90-day implementation; regulatory overhaul aims to slash compliance costs, approval timelines
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Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance meeting
Host South Africa says forum must show global leadership to tackle trade barriers
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'China desks' proposed to woo investors
Facilitation points will help boost industrial linkages, CPEC investment
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Marine pollution threatens blue economy
Bodies formed to fast-track sewage treatment projects as Karachi discharges 472m gallons of wastewater daily
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FX dips to $19.96b despite SBP's uptick
Central bank injects Rs902.5b via dual OMOs; rupee stable at 284.97/$
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Temu faces CCP scrutiny for anti-competitive practices
Chainstore Association accuses Chinese e-commerce giant of tax evasion, predatory pricing, and unfair competition; dem
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Industry calls for fixing basics before adopting 5G
The report notes that Pakistan remains one of the most heavily taxed telecom markets in the region
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Pakistan, El Salvador agree on Bitcoin cooperation
LOI signed; deal sets stage for govt to explore Bitcoin reserves, and regulatory innovation
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Suzuki warns against used vehicle imports
Suzuki warns that allowing used car imports could flood Pakistan with lower-quality vehicles
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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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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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Three killed in blast at LA police training centre
Incident at Biscailuz Training Center appeared accidental and killed at least three sheriff’s deputies, US media said
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At least four dead, 5,000 displaced as torrential rains lash South Korea
Some areas were hit by record precipitation of more than 400mm in single day
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At least 30 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza today
Israeli veteran calls for urgent action amid rise in soldier suicides post war
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OpenAI quietly unveils new ChatGPT capabilities in latest update
OpenAI’s newest rollout adds powerful tools behind the scenes, without making too much noise.
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China commerce minister meets with Nvidia CEO
Chinese officials said they welcomed continued foreign investment
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Russia says it shot down 73 Ukrainian drones aimed at Moscow
Moscow airports briefly shut down after drone intercepted
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Canada pushes Mercosur talks to diversify global trade
Canada is also keen to continue talks with China to address trade challenges
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Pakistan seeks decisive action on Gaza
Tells UNSC, territory teeters on the brink of total devastation
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China urges balanced talks to ease US trade tensions
US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese products to over 100% earlier this year
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Air India probe into Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues
The order came after Boeing notified operators that the fuel switch locks on its jets were safe
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UK to lower voting age to 16 under poll reform
The proposed changes were designed to boost participation and trust in the electoral system
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Syria's Sharaa vows to protect Druze
Interim president says Israel is creating discord
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Afghan data breach unmasked UK spies, special forces: reports
It happened in February 2022, just six months after Taliban fighters seized Kabul
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Iraq shopping mall fire kills more than 60
Cause was not immediately known, but one survivor told AFP an air conditioner had exploded
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Manchester United agree £71 million deal with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United will pay Brentford £65 million guaranteed, with a further £6 million in add-ons
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PCB responds to Sana Mir’s remarks on Pakistan women's cricket team scheduling
PCB addresses Sana Mir’s concerns on the 50-over tournament schedule, clarifying timing and focus on player wellbeing
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T.J. Watt re-signs with Steelers on record $123 million extension
T.J. Watt signs a new three-year, $123 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history
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Damian Lillard signs $42 million deal to rejoin Portland Trail Blazers
Lillard, who's currently injured, confirmed the news on social media
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Usman Khawaja continues to speak out for Palestine, urges action
The Australian cricketer shares a powerful video of Palestinian children's suffering, urging action from authorities
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Conor McGregor targets UFC White House after rejoining anti-doping pool
Conor McGregor rejoins the UFC anti-doping program as he eyes a return for the White House fight card in 2026
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Eschelle wins ladies singles title in Westbury Tennis
Kashan Tariq reaches mens singles final
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Amin joins Pak Champions squad
Pakistan Champions will face England in WCL 2025 opener on July 18
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Yamal inherits Barcelona's iconic number 10 jersey
The famous number 10 shirt was previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi
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Sabalenka pulls out of Montreal event
World No.1 keen to overcome fatigue
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Cincinnati stun Messi's Miami
They clinched a comprehensive 3-0 victory in Washington
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Russell set to retire after Aus T20Is
He will play his final international match against Australia at Sabina Park
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Girelli helps Italy reach Euro 2025 semi-finals
She scored brace against Norway to clinch a 2-1 victory
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'Facing Pakistan won't be easy'
Bangladesh captain Das says T20Is against Men in Green would be a formidable test
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Ponting backs Aus top order for Ashes
He supports retaining current top three including Konstas