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Border tensions spark sell-off at PSX
KSE-100 index nosedives 2,206 points as investors turn cautious
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Govt tightens PIA bidding terms
Targets financially sound investors, bars provincial govts from bidding
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Ministers assure exporters of addressing concerns
Ahsan Iqbal acknowledged that Pakistan's exports, which currently stand at around $32 billion
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Debt payments reduce reserves by $367m
Forex deposits come down to $10.21b; rupee depreciates beyond 281/$
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PRA launches tax awareness drive
In the first phase, awareness banners have been displayed at these places in the Rawalpindi city.
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Govt skips taxes despite Rs1.56tr hit
Vows no new levies amid GENCOs' tariff cuts; rupee indexation adopted
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Lar Park Lincoln, Friday the 13th star and acting coach, dies at 63
Lar Park Lincoln, best known for Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, has died at 63, her studio confirmed.
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Fawad on Bollywood co-stars
Actor praises Alia, Anushka, and more
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I never wanted to do films'
Khushboo Khan talks love, betrayal, responsibilities
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Ustad Bashir dead at 80
Tabla maestro succumbed to short illness
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Weinstein made victims 'feel small'
New evidence presented to jurors in disgraced mogul's trial
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Charli xcx has been nominated for the Ivors
Lola Young, Wham! also up for Brit prize
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Turkish influencer accuses Maria B of evading payment
Pakistani clothing brand issues statement in response
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Louder than it looks
Four makeup trends shaping spring 2025
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Man sets wife on fire in Chishtian
Couple married 19 years ago, have four children
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TDCP launches double-decker tours
TDCP has rolled out one- to three-day tour packages across Punjab and the northern areas.
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May 9 convict to be moved closer to home, LHC rules
Court finds continued detention in Sialkot jail 'against spirit of Prison Rules'
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Lashari steps down as WCLA chief
The resignation, submitted to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz late on Wednesday
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Lahore's rapid urbanization worsens heat crisis
An increasing population, consistently rising temperatures have made survival difficult
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Basketball Wives season 12 cast revealed: five return, three new faces bring fresh drama
VH1 drops the Basketball Wives season 12 trailer, revealing five returning cast members and three newcomers.
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PLO creates vice presidency under Abbas amid succession questions
The PLO introduces a vice presidency role amid growing internal and external pressure.
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Traders announce strike in solidarity with Palestinians
Goods transport unions back strike call scheduled for Saturday
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Soaring temperatures send lemon prices skyrocketing
Neither the desi lemons nor the Chinese ones currently available in the market, leaving buyers frustrated.
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Climate change worsening malaria
WHO says Pakistan reports over two million cases every year
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'Mica' shines at Francophone Festival
The Ambassador described the film as a poignant reflection of childhood struggle
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Suspect, cop injured on court premises
Police officials said that Qadeer was brought to court in connection with a 2019 murder and assault case
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Signal-free Mall Road to improve traffic flow
Government plans two new underpasses on Rawalpindi's 26-kilometre key thoroughfare
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At least 59 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as aid crisis deepens
The Israeli offensive resumed on March 18 after a two-month ceasefire and continues for an eighth week.
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Spain cancels $7.5m Israeli ammunition deal amid coalition pressure
Spain signed the arms deal in Feb 2024, months after pledging not to trade weapons with Israel over Gaza conflict.
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PHC halts PESCO recruitment process
A two-member bench, consisting of Justice Ejaz Anwar and Justice Fazal Subhan, heard the writ petition
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Call for reforms in leasing process
The land grabbers would not be allowed to occupy even an inch of Pakistan Railways' property
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K-P warns New Delhi against any adventure
Chief Minister Gandapur vows firm response to any aggression
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Eighth mpox case emerges in K-P
Mpox case reported in March involving a woman from Dogra, Khyber district, was not a case of local transmission.
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JI to convene APC on Balochistan
Liaquat Baloch says India lacks authority to revoke water treaty
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Dutch intelligence accuses Iran of assassination attempt on dissident
Iranian man in Haarlem targeted in night-time balcony intrusion; Dutch police arrested two suspects, says AIVD.
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Trump slams Harvard as 'anti-Semitic far-left institution' amid funding battle
Since returning to office, Trump targets universities over alleged campus anti-Semitism, threatening funding and visas
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Kelly Clarkson’s silence and new song deepen mystery around her talk show breaks
Kelly Clarkson teases new song “Where Have You Been” as fans grow concerned over her repeated talk show absences.
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The reality of Pahalgam attack
The logistical challenges of operating so deep within IIOJ&K
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Trump's war on trade
America remains unique even today
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Sindh's reformative prison rules
These laws were not conceived to rehabilitate, but rather to control and suppress.
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Hunger at the doorstep
For a country where over 60% of the population resides in rural areas, the blow is particularly severe.
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Persistent risk to vaccinators
The government must address this with equally robust support and security measures
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NSC responds
Pakistan also rejected the Indian announcement to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance
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Autocracy Inc
Autocracies work slowly and gradually.
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Qatar agrees to cancel 24 LNG cargoes as Pakistan reopens local gas wells
In 2026, Pakistan will import 85 LNG cargoes from Qatar instead of the previously planned 120
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Five militants killed in North Waziristan Boya army camp attack
Terrorists used suicide tactics, conflict lasted 3 hours with Aswad-ul-Harab group claiming responsibility,
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International Transport Workers’ Federation urges PM Shehbaz to halt PIA privatisation
Terms exclusion of unions unacceptable, violation of international labour standards
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UN flags Afghan terror threat, vindicates Pakistan
FO 'contradicts' media reports of CDF Munir visiting US
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UN report cites India's violations of UN Charter, Indus Waters Treaty
Experts highlight civilian harm in India’s missile strikes, call for adherence to international norms
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Karachi SIU suspends officers over alleged sale of seized drugs
Investigation revealed alleged misconduct and bribery involving officers tasked with handling narcotics seizures
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Lahore air quality improves as AQI falls to 215
Authorities credit stricter industrial and vehicular checks for recent air quality gains
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Over 42 million children vaccinated in Pakistan's final polio drive of 2025
Campaign deploys 400,000 workers across country as eradication efforts continue
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Pakistan, ADB finalise ML-1 agreement to upgrade rail network
Rail ministry highlights security, digitisation and tracking reforms alongside ML-1
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New economic targets of $63b in exports, $200b in investment by 2035
Civil-military leadership briefed on ambitious new roadmap
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ATC reserves verdict in GOR Gate attack case
Accused allegedly damaged security cameras, government property, assaulted police personnel on duty
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Rumi's message of love, wisdom echoes at Alhamra
The Lahore Arts Council hosted a scholarly session to commemorate the 752nd death anniversary of the celebrated poet
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Christmas festivities gain momentum in twin cities
Shopping peaks, security tightened and preparations begin at parks and churches
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CM announces Year of Youth
Promises students in Punjab 100k e-bikes, scholarships, laptops
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A world of books under one roof in Kararchi
Five-day literary festival features 325 stalls, exhibitors from 17 countries, and heavy public turnout
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BIPP flags climate risks as real economic threat
Report highlights governance gaps, experts urge public-private collaboration
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US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins
SEC's decision to rescind stringent crypto rules, dismiss lawsuits among their biggest victories
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PSX nears 172k on funds buying
Record rally pushes index up by 1,647 points following better C/A data, yield cut
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Chaman Chamber seeks incentives for industries
Urges federal govt to develop infrastructure, offer duty and tax concession
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Ministry urged to waive port charges
KCCI seeks relief on demurrage as cargo remains stuck for 10 days
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Pakistan advances cashless economy with focus on digital banks, financial inclusion
Aurangzeb meets Ant International, Easypaisa delegation on rails and government payments in cashless drive
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World Bank urges Pakistan to reform gas sector, split utilities for debt control
Asks Pakistan to develop road map to bring efficiency, cut losses in gas sector
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Pakistan's foreign reserves reach $21.09b, boosted by IMF inflows
Total liquid reserves rise with $1.3b increase, strengthening import cover to 2.62 months, as gold prices also climb
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Pakistan, China advance talks on $2.2b industrial complex at Port Qasim
Project focuses on shipbuilding and shipbreaking facilities, plus modern steel mill integrated with port operations
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PM seeks post IMF exit strategy
Iqbal warns country may slip into another programme without surge in exports
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PSX falls 133 points in choppy trading
Lacks clear direction amid consolidation, though macro indicators improve
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Government asks ADB for power debt support
Leghari seeks financing for reforms as Cheema presses for continued backing of ML-1 project
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Chinese fintech eyes SMEs, digital finance
Minister for Board of Investment reaffirms that Pakistan and China remain iron-clad friends
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PSO seeks tax zero-rating to prevent refund buildup
FBR owes Rs54b in sales tax refunds; state oil firm urges govt to intervene
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Economic risks remain high despite policy calm
Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues
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Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, political activist Noam Chomsky, are also pictured in the latest images
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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme
Says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect
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Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh
Unrest in cities escalates after assassination, fears of further violence ahead of the national elections
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Zelensky urges EU to seize Russian assets
At this stage, the guarantees offered by the Commission remain insufficient
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Britain sanctions Russia’s energy firms
The government targeted 24 individuals and entities
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Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns
Ties have been frosty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred
Nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
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Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests
Tensions boiled over in Brussels after a mostly peaceful protest involving at least 7,000 farmers
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US sanctions two more ICC judges over Israel probe
The sanctions ban the judges from entering the United States
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Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group
Father-son duo of Indian origin ‘received military-style training’ in Philippines
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WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again
India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report
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Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation
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US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said
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Australia vows new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim laid to rest
Prime Minister Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and radicalisation
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Pakistan demands end to Israeli settlements
No resolution of the Security Council can be unilaterally declared outdated
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal











































































































