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Govt shortlists four bidders as PIA privatisation gains momentum
The pre-qualified parties will now move to the buy-side due diligence phase, says Privatisation Minister Muhammad Ali
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How cryptocurrency can rescue real estate in Pakistan
Real estate, despite its immense value, remains largely informal
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The red sky of Muharram
Muharram returns each year to strip away the illusions.
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Professors of Practice: a missing link
A Professor of Practice is not necessarily a traditional academic.
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Minimum wage
Labour inspections are infrequent and often compromised.
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Waning US power
China, Russia, Brazil and other regional and emerging powers, such as the BRICs bloc
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Talks with Kabul
Taliban 2.0 must realise that regional states are eager to patch up with them
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Prioritising people
The true measure of a nation is how it treats its people.
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Transgender individual found shot dead in Peshawar flat
Victim found dead in her flat a week after another transgender person was killed in Peshawar's Gulbahar
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X says India ordered block on 2,000 accounts, including Reuters News
X says India issued block order on July 3 2025 under Section 69A of the country’s Information Technology Act
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‘Cursor’ wows Islamabad tech crowd
AI startup worth $9.9b holds meet up, attracting developers, students & tech enthusiasts
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Meet the women leading key administrative roles in Sialkot
Sialkot's female DC and ACs highlight women's growing role in leadership, breaking gender barriers
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Body of actor Humaira Asghar discovered in Karachi flat
Police found the decomposed body of the 42-year-old in a DHA apartment, where she had been living since 2018
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Trump slaps extra 10% tariffs on BRICS nations
Formed 20 years ago BRICS is now seen as a China-led push to reduce US global influence and challenge its dominance
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Afghanistan rejects ICC's ruling on arrest of senior Taliban leaders
Spokesperson says such declarations would not deter the resolve or legitimate stance of the Islamic Emirate
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PTI not involved in any backdoor talks: Barrister Gohar
PTI chairman urges importance of advancing dialogue process with right stakeholders
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Eight dead, dozens missing as floods destroy Nepal-China friendship bridge
Chinese workers missing at Nepal depot site; containers swept away in floods, causing major property loss
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Imran plans jail-led protest, sons to join after return from US
Protest movement to peak on August 5; entire family will join the campaign, says Aleema Khan
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Curfew imposed in lower South Waziristan for tomorrow
According to a notification, curfew will remain in effect from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Four dead, dozens injured in Cairo telecoms centre fire
Cairo flights delayed after telecoms fire, but all services resumed by Tuesday morning, civil aviation ministry says
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Gold prices climb in local market after global surge
The global price of gold rose to $3,325 per ounce, which triggered a corresponding rise in local rates
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At least three dead as Greek-operated ship attacked in Red Sea
IMO chief calls Red Sea attacks a breach of international law, says seafarers and locals are the main victims
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Chinese air force chief lauds PAF's performance in conflict with India
Lt General Gang praises PAF pilots for delivering a decisive response under leadership of Air Chief Marshal Sidhu
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Islamabad court blocks 27 YouTube channels over ‘anti-state’ content
Court blocks PTI-affiliated channels and those run by journalists, including Moeed Pirzada, Imran Riaz, Matiullah Jan
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over rights abuses
ICC issues warrants for Taliban leaders Akhundzada and Haqqani over suspected crimes against humanity in Afghanistan
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PSX ends flat despite hitting peak above 134k
KSE-100 index edges up 33 points as investors book profit at higher valuations
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Imran, Bushra seek expedited hearing to suspend convictions in £190m case
Petitions urge to schedule hearing 'without any further delay as it involves fundamental issues of liberty, freedom'
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ATC grants police 10-day physical remand of Dr Mahrang Baloch, other BYC activists
Detained for over three months, the activists were produced before court in Quetta
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Pakistan names Sheikha Asma Al Thani brand ambassador for mountains and tourism
Qatari Princess recently scaled Nanga Parbat, counted among the most challenging peaks world over
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Feeling anxious? Try these 6 odd techniques that actually work!
Forget the deep breaths, these unexpected science-backed tricks might immediately outsmart your anxious brain.
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White tiger, African lion cub seized in Faisalabad crackdown
Both big cats shifted to secure facilities, with legal proceedings initiated under Punjab Wildlife Act
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PMD warns of heavy monsoon rains, flood risks
Commuters, residents are advised to limit non-essential travel
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10 global celebrities who’ve rocked Pakistani brand ‘Rastah’
Putting Pakistani streetwear on the map one celebrity at a time!
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We are reduced to beggars in the Pakistani television industry, says Mehreen Jabbar
Filmmaker slams production houses’ inability to pay workers
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K-P govt dismisses senior officials after Swat river incident
Upper Swat Development Authority and Rescue K-P director-generals removed
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Sindh govt cannot house all displaced residents of dilapidated buildings: Sharjeel Memon
Says will offer temporary housing for some families after 11 out of 740 buildings earmarked unsafe were evacuated
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At least four killed in Peshawar house fire
Six fire trucks, over 40 fire personnel were on ground to contain the blaze
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Threads closes in on X’s daily active users, new data reveals
Threads has reached 115 million daily mobile users, closing the gap to X, according to data from Similarweb
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Anthony Elanga set for Newcastle medical ahead of £55 million move
Elanga joined Forest from Manchester United for £15m, going on to make 82 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals
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Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Trump indicates progress on controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza amid ceasefire talks
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Tyrese Haliburton to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to injury
Indiana Pacers point guard was originally injured in Game 7 of NBA finals and has since undergone surgery
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Trump’s tariff timeline: Key decisions from February to July 2025
Trump's tariff decisions shocked financial markets
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PCB unveils 15-player squad for T20I series in Bangladesh
Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan in the T20I series, set to begin on July 20; Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan miss out
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Pakistan condoles death of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq
Islamabad expresses solidarity with brotherly country; 11 other soldiers exposed to methane gas under treatment
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Samsung faces 56% profit decline in Q2 due to struggles with AI demand
Samsung's second-quarter profits are set to fall 56%, impacted by weak demand for memory chips crucial for AI tech
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Japan seeks trade deal with US as tariffs loom on August 1
The move led to a broad decline in the yen as expectations of a near-term rate hike faded
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Ubisoft's new EULA requires gamers to 'destroy' all copies of outdated games
The new EULA clarifies players no longer 'own' games, leading to significant backlash on X about digital ownership
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China, Hong Kong stocks rise on policy steps to ease price wars
The world's second-biggest economy struggles to shake off persistent deflationary pressures
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Jack Dorsey launches 'Bitchat', a Bluetooth messaging app to rival WhatsApp
Bitchat enables encrypted, ephemeral communication between nearby devices, expanding privacy-focused tech
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Same rain, same ruin: KP’s monsoon myopia
Every year, the floods return deadlier more destructive and yet the lessons from previous disasters are buried as deep
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Petrol, diesel prices likely to increase from February 16
High-speed diesel is likely to see an increase of Rs5.40 per litre
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Treaty breaches erode global law, Yousaf Raza Gilani tells United Nations
Meeting Tulia Ackson of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, he discussed Kashmir, water disputes and regional security
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IHC petition seeks Imran Khan sentence suspension, bail on medical grounds
Barrister Salman Safdar cites 15% vision, requests urgent hearing in Toshakhana-II and £190m cases
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Punjab CM says Katcha areas cleared after six-week operation
Maryam thanked Sindh Police and the Sindh government for their cooperation in the tri-border areas
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K-P CM warns against politicising Imran Khan’s health
Sohail Afridi says mockery made of former premier’s health, vows best possible medical treatment as top priority
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Opposition sit-in enters day two, vows to continue until Imran shifted for eye care
TTAP leaders allege supplies cut, police seal Red Zone as protests spread
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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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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 military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three
Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in area
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Mistrial declared in case of students charged after Stanford pro-Palestinian protests
Felony charges hang as jury fails to agree in campus protest trial
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US to spend $38.3 billion to expand migrant detention capacity
Seeks to acquire 34 new ICE facilities amid deportation drive
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Europe calls for US reset at security talks
Ukraine war, NATO burden-sharing dominate Munich amid US-Europe rift
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Indian writer Arundhati Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row
Says she was 'shocked and disgusted' by responses from Wenders, jury members when questioned about Palestine
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Trump says change of power in Iran would be 'best thing'
Ties Iran deal failure to military buildup, warning of 'very bad day'
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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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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




















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