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Budget 2025-26 proposes relief for corporate, real estate sectors
High-income pensioners, solar panel imports, interest income see tax burdens
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Pakistan's economic growth on track: PM
He lauded the salaried class for playing a vital role in economic stability
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Disney completes $9 billion Hulu buyout
Disney has finalized its $9 billion deal to acquire Comcast’s Hulu stake, paying less than expected after arbitration.
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Govt proposes income tax relief for salaried class
Budget 2025-2026 proposes up to 4% income tax cut for lower, middle-income sectors
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India pushes back 'foreigners' into Bangladesh, sparking human rights concerns
Since May, Assam has pushed back 303 of 30,000 declared foreigners into Bangladesh, a top official said
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Cabinet approves 10% salary increase for govt employees
Federal cabinet also approved 7% pension boost for govt employees
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Israel strikes Yemen's Hodeidah port, threatens naval, air blockade
Israeli military calls for evacuation of Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif
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What is Samarium and why is the US concerned about it?
In addition to military use, Samarium also has applications in civilian sectors including nuclear reactors
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Finance minister unveils Rs17.6tn budget, targets 4.2% growth
Muhammad Aurangzeb dismisses rumours regarding mini-budget, clarifies no new taxes have been imposed
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New Malir Jail admin confirms 225 inmates escaped the prison
Of those, 146 have been recaptured
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Palestinian death toll mounts with over 35 killed since dawn
Israeli fire at aid point left 19 dead, over 200 wounded
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Suspect among ten killed in school shooting in Austria's Graz
Motive for the shooting remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing
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BBC report exposes BJP govt’s underreporting of Kumbh stampede death toll
Investigation confirms 82 deaths in Kumbh stampede, far exceeding UP government’s official toll.
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Greta Thunberg deported, en route to Sweden
11 others on board Madleen are being deported after detention, 'attack' by IDF 185km from besieged Palestinian enclave
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Investor confidence drives PSX to historic high ahead of Budget 2025-2026
KSE-100 index surged by 970.53 points to 122,611.53 during intra-day trading.
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Japan sights more than one Chinese aircraft carrier in Pacific for first time
Regional concerns are rising amid heightened maritime military movement across East Asia
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Federal Budget 2025-26 to be presented in National Assembly today
Rs17.6 trillion outlay expected, slightly lower than last year’s Rs18.78 trillion
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US DoJ urged to investigate Hindu American Foundation as Modi's 'foreign agent'
Fremont Gurdwara Sahib calls for transparency on HAF's ties with US lawmakers and the Indian government
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PIA’s first post-Hajj flight departs Jeddah carrying 307 Pakistani pilgrims
Over 115,000 Pakistanis performed Hajj this year under government, private arrangements
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Marines deployed in LA as Trump administration intensifies migrant crackdowns
Military, federal enforcement operations further polarise country's two major political parties
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Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine, hits Kyiv and Odesa maternity ward
Odesa maternity hospital damaged in Russian attack, nine injured
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High courts run without permanent top judges
The Balochistan High Court also remained without a permanent chief justice for more than three months.
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LA shaken as immigration clampdown turns violent
Trump, California gov face-off as Marines called out to quell protests
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PTI rejects Economic Survey as 'IMF script'
"This entire budget has been handed down by the IMF. This Economic Survey is a Form 47 document," Omar Ayub alleged
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India in crosshairs as Bilawal scales up offensive
Calls potential canal, dam projects act of war, cites UN charter violation
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Eyeing turnaround with cautious optimism
2.7% growth slower than 3.6% target population formula shift proposed in NFC inflation 'a fantastic story'
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Apple unveils new softwares
Says firm to open up underlying AI technology to developers
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Leaders warn race for minerals could turn seabed into 'wild west'
The number of countries opposed to seabed mining rose to 36
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15 killed in Malaysia bus crash
Thirteen victims died at the scene near the town of Gerik
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Israel seizes aid boat bound for Gaza
Detains Greta Thunberg and others aboard Madleen
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Citizenship referendum fails in Italy
A referendum win would have cut this to five years, putting Italy in line with Germany and France.
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Tensions flare among jurors in Weinstein sex crimes retrial
Judge Curtis Farber read aloud two notes sent to him by the 12-member jury deliberating behind closed doors.
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Iran to submit counter N-proposal to US
Tehran reacts to 'ambiguous' Washington offer
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Terrorist killed, cop martyred in Lakki Marwat clash
The militants were intercepted at Kot Kashmir, where they opened fire on the advancing police and volunteers.
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Salary, pension hikes on the cards
Govt set to present a budget of approximately Rs17,600 billion for FY 2025-26
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COAS spends Eid day at the frontline
Says celebrating away from family serves superior national purpose
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Railways posts gross earnings of Rs65b
Marking a robust 21 per cent increase compared to Rs53.70 billion in the same period last year
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President urges efforts to strengthen economy
He also called for working together for the country's development and prosperity.
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India blocks Sikhs' Pakistan pilgrimage
Devotees were scheduled to arrive for Guru Arjan Dev Ji anniversary
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Healthcare sees gains despite underfunding
Doctor-patient ratio remains dire; infant mortality at 50 per 1,000 births
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Karachi battles multiple factory fires
Three firefighters injured in Landhi inferno, no casualties reported
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Eidul Azha brings boom for temporary butchers, barbecue sellers
Minced meat, skewers, and coal in high demand as festive feasts drive brisk seasonal trade
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Doctors warn of post-festival health risks
Overeating and poor meat storage during Bakra Eid blamed for rise in gastrointestinal diseases
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Car theft: tracker jammed, vehicle gone
Car lifters strike on Eid night as AVLC fails to curb rising vehicle thefts
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Imran Khan’s prison medical record sent to Punjab Home Dept
On-duty doctors conduct medical examinations and record vital signs three times daily
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'No more high-handedness': CM Maryam orders sweeping police reforms
Punjab chief minister demands respectful treatment of citizens, public accountability
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PM Shehbaz departs for two-day visit to Austria for talks with chancellor
Trip marks 70 years of ties, first by a Pakistani premier to Vienna in over three decades
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11 killed as passenger coach, trailer collide on highway in Khairpur
Officials cite reckless driving; governor, CM order medical care and strict traffic law enforcement
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Rain, thunder expected in Karachi on February 17: PMD
Dadu, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro, Larkana, Jacobabad, Khairpur, to also experience rain with thunder
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PTI alleges crackdown on Millennium Mall protest
Says more than 30 activists detained from demonstration over founder's health concerns
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Healthy activities promote harmony in society: Aseefa
A cultural programme featuring national songs and performances by children was also held
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Death toll rises to 13 in M9 tragedy
Deceased tanker driver's brother recalls horrific incident
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Hyd SSP, SHO removed amid row between political figures
District police chief sent packing for daring to implement a judicial order
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Journalists barred from covering toxic discharge into coastal lakes
Waste from sugar mills, alcohol factories, and other industries is being released into Left Bank Outfall Drain
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MQM-P launches protest drive
Mustafa Kamal says party supported 18th Amendment, but powers were not devolved
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Naqvi meets Pakistan players ahead of high-stakes World Cup clash with India
Sold-out stadium, political tensions and rivalry set stage for T20 World Cup showdown
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Trans Sports Festival lights up Peshawar
Over 100 participants celebrate equality through sports at provincial event
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Hafiz Naeem slams govt over lawlessness in Southern K-P
Vows nationwide movement against IPPs
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Saudi investment invited for motorway
Pakistan keen on public-private tie-ups to modernise transport sector
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PSX sheds 2.5% on weak earnings, Reko Diq
KSE-100 slips below 180,000 as weekly losses deepen on volatility
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600MHz spectrum auction next month
Auction to expand mobile internet capacity, LCCI launches online membership portal
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Court orders action against E&P firms for law violation
Companies face charges of unauthorised change in corporate control
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P2M uptake slow in major markets
Traders seek clearer policy, incentives as SBP reports 4.3m QR transactions
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S&P up slightly as tech dips
Equities had started the session strong after data showed US consumer prices increased less than expected in January
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Startup valuations cross $4b, outpacing peers
Report flags capital bottleneck as ecosystem grows to 170 VC-backed firms without a unicorn
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PM to announce construction relief plan
FinMin says next priority is industrialisation to spur economic growth
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Govt secures $3m GEF funding for fisheries reform
Project targets marine biodiversity protection, coastal land degradation
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Loan repayment cuts FX to $15.5b
Commercial loans rose by $1.7b to $7.2b by end 2025; IMF mission to arrive on 25th
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'Pakistan cannot provide jobs to 240m people' : Aurangzeb urges need for structural reforms
He highlights tax reforms, construction activity, economic digitalisation as key drivers of recovery
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Gold rises Rs7,000 in Pakistan, $70 on world markets
10-gram price climbs to Rs451,784; silver per tola declines to Rs8,219, 10-gram price to Rs7,046
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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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Taiwan FM says China ‘real threat’ after Munich remarks
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a view the government in Taipei rejects
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Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
US secretary of state to meet Slovakia, Hungary leaders amid their Russia ties and clashes with EU
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Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports
China's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday
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WHO flags issues with US vaccine trial
US move to end the decades-old recommendation is the panel's latest contentious about-face concerning vaccines
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Rubio calls US Europe's 'critical friend'
Secretary of State says US has no interest in seeing 'West's managed decline'
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Astronomers puzzle over planetary system
A light-year is the distance light travels in a year, 9.5 trillion kilometres
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Xi extends New Year greetings to ring in Year of the Horse
China's economy withstood pressure and sustained growth, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, Xi said.
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Dozens killed in fresh Nigeria attacks
Most of the homes in the village were burned down and apart from those already counted as dead
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Pakistan urges South Sudan peace
'It is time for more deeper engagement, not distancing or abandonment,' the Pakistani envoy added
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Zelensky labels Putin a 'slave to war'
Once again, he appealed to the West to deliver air-defence systems to Ukraine more quickly
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European allies say Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin; Russia rejects claims
UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Netherlands confirm epibatidine in Navalny samples
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Switzerland says Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week
Switzerland ready to offer good offices to ease US-Iran dialogue between the two nations, spokesman says
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China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries
Will expand market access for African exports to China through upgraded mechanisms such as its 'green channel'
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Bangladesh PM-to-be Rahman thanks those who 'sacrificed for democracy'
BNP alliance won 212 seats; Jamaat-e-Islami-led bloc took 77, says Electoral Commission.
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BNP says open to fostering 'forward-looking relationship with Pakistan' after election win
Thanks President Zardari and PM Shehbaz for congratulatory messages
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Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup 2026: Will rain hit Colombo?
Local forecasts indicate cloudy skies, strong winds, intermittent showers throughout the day
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Onus on India to shake hands in T20 World Cup clash, skipper Agha says
He believes spin would dominate the game in Colombo
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Suryakumar says Pak-India T20 World Cup clash ‘not just another game’
Downplays hype over Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq's sling-arm action with big pause
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Braathen wins Winter Olympic gold
This was Brazil’s first-ever gold in the games
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Wales 'need to be smarter' to have chance against French flair
France coach Galthie is consciously following the example of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus
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Weston's skeleton Olympic gold a triumph over adversity
Becomes only the third British man to win an individual Winter Games gold
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Banton powers England to victory over Scotland at T20 World Cup
Brook’s side registered a five-wicket win
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Pakistan, India brace for high-stakes clash
Rain may spoil the fun in Colombo
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Dortmund thump Mainz to close in on Bayern
Serhou Guirassy scored brace in 4-0 victory
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Shaidorov shocks favourite Malinin
He had been in fifth after Tuesday's short programme
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Neto fires Chelsea's FA Cup rout of Hull
He scored a superb hat-trick in 4-0 victory
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LA 2028 Olympics chief to sell agency
He faced mounting calls to step down
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Tucker stars as Ireland crush Oman by 96 runs at T20 World Cup
He scored a superb unbeaten 94
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Babar Azam urges calm as Pakistan brace for high-stakes India clash
The Men in Green will be in action against arch-rivals India
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Top seed Fritz makes ATP Dallas semis with fantastic finish
He defeated Korda 6-7 (2/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/5)












































































































